Historic New England

Hammer

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Shaped wood handle w/ silver-tone head w/ waisted octagonal tip.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Vaugn and Bushnell Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51277

Accession Number: 1986.1162.2

Hammer

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Shaped wood handle w/ cast iron head.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 51278

Accession Number: 1986.1162.3

Hammer

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Silver-colored head on textured and threaded brass handle. Handle unscrews to reveal screwdriver.

Date: 1920-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51279

Accession Number: 1986.1162.4

Screwdriver

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Long standard steel shaft w/ black-painted turned wood handle w/ a metal cap at terminus.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51280

Accession Number: 1986.1162.5

Pliers

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Traditional form w/ eliptical head w/ serrated teeth on slightly arched handle.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 51281

Accession Number: 1986.1162.6

Pliers

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Tapering blunt-nosed head w/ semi-circular cut outs on arched tapering handles.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51282

Accession Number: 1986.1162.7

Needlenose pliers

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Two cone-shaped extensions on rectangular pivoting head and tapering arched handles.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51283

Accession Number: 1986.1162.8

Crescent Wrench

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Wedge-shaped adjustable head on "double barrel" shaft w/ fluted adjusting wheel and loop-end handle.

Maker: McCormick (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 51284

Accession Number: 1986.1162.9

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51338

Accession Number: 1987.46.1

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51339

Accession Number: 1987.46.2

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51340

Accession Number: 1987.46.3

Chair

Baloon back, crvd crest & rail, serpentine seat, frnt caster

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 51341

Accession Number: 1987.66.1

Dining Chair

Shaped splat, crvd crst, serp seat rail, velvet upholst slip st

Date: 1845-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 51342

Accession Number: 1987.67

Parlor Chair

Molded rails and legs; round molded back with foliate carving; carved slat.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 51343

Accession Number: 1987.69.2

Chair

Chair. Carved serpentine back with scrolled horizontal splat; black horsehair seat.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 51344

Accession Number: 1987.70

Parlor Side Chair

Square upholstered back; architectural crest with finials; turned front legs; splayed rear legs; casters.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, horsehair, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51345

Accession Number: 1987.71

Chair

Square back with four fluted collonettes; reeded legs, spade feet; leather

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Hagen, Ernest (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51346

Accession Number: 1987.72.1

Umbrella Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51347

Accession Number: 1987.74

Table

Mahogany tilt-top candlestand table. Cabriole legs with heavy, foliate-carved knees, floral reserve on pillar base, ring and foliate-carved pillar, and ovolo top.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51348

Accession Number: 1987.75

Etagere

Molded scroll front legs; shelf brackets; shaped, molded shelves; pierced scroll crest; turned finials.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 51349

Accession Number: 1987.76A

Table

Low aesthetic table painted black with stylized fan and incised lines on skirt, medial shelf with gallery, turned legs terminating in delicate reverse carved tapering brass feet.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51350

Accession Number: 1987.79

Rotary Stool

Rotary stool. Wood, painted black, cast iron, crushed mohair plush upholstery. Serpentine rails; urn-shaped pillar. Rests on cast iron cabriole legs.

Date: 1870-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51351

Accession Number: 1987.80

Gathering Basket

Wood splint basket with round wood bottom reinforced with crossed staves screwed into base. Wicker weave pattern. Bail handle with carved sockets for attachment to body of basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 51352

Accession Number: 1987.81