Historic New England

Wooden crate

Wooden crate, unmarked. Unfinished planks fixed horizontally and secured by vertical ones that extend approx. 1" past crate top. Only thin spaces between planks.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23210

Accession Number: 1998.2951

Boat rudder

Boat rudder, painted gray w/ a blue tip. Two metal pegs at top for fixing to boat. Large metal brace across body where the wood has split in two.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23211

Accession Number: 1998.2952

Oyster shells

Box of oyster shells. Most in complete halves, not broken. Contained in small wooden box painted blue, no lid.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 23212

Accession Number: 1998.2953

Bird house w/ wooden sides, back and top (slanted) and open front. Bottom 1/2 of front covered in tin sheet. Wooden door at bottom 1/2 of back has glass window, white ceramic and a hook-and-eye clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23213

Accession Number: 1998.2954

Boot scraper

Cast-iron boot scraper. Flat scraper fitted into scrolled brackets. Brackets attached to octagonal tray bottom w/ raised banded edges cast w/ linear design.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23214

Accession Number: 1998.2955

Iron clamp

Two large clamps. Iron clamp is three sided (C-shaped) w/ a screw that fits into end of top piece. Loop at top of screw. A flat wooden plank is attached to bottom piece of clamp. Stored in a wooden box w/ an open front.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23215

Accession Number: 1998.2956

Shutter slats

Shutter slats, most painted red and gray. Grooved at ends for fitting into shutter frame. Stored in a wooden box with an open front.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23216

Accession Number: 1998.2957

Padlock

Metal padlocks of varying sizes and shapes. Most are round or heart-shaped and have concealable front key holes. Some inscribed by maker, some not. Five plastic bags w/ skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: Samson (Maker) M. W. & C. (Maker) Master Lock Co. (Maker) Ritohiw & Son (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 23217

Accession Number: 1998.2958

Doorknob

Doorknobs and metal doorknob bases. Several plain white ceramic and brown ceramic knobs. Other materials include glass and brass. Two escutcheons in plastic package. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, glass (material)

GUSN: 23218

Accession Number: 1998.2959

Springs, chain, bolts and pulleys

Springs, chains, foot bolts and pulleys. Most iron, some brass. A few pulleys embossed w/ foliate detail. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23219

Accession Number: 1998.2960

Doorlock, key plate and stick plate

Doorlocks, key plates and stick plates. Most are iron painted black. Most locks have rectangular escutcheons. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Sargent & Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23220

Accession Number: 1998.2961

Caster

Casters, varying sizes. Most iron painted black; some wheels are brass, others wooden. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23221

Accession Number: 1998.2962

Thumb latches, pulls, door handles

Thumb latches, pulls and door handles. Iron handles and thumb latches; steel, brass, leather and iron pulls--mostly bail handle pulls. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Possibly Harrods (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23222

Accession Number: 1998.2963

Fire extinguisher

One fire extinguisher, glass bulb painted red. Three metal backs for mounting bulb onto wall. Bulb filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 23223

Accession Number: 1998.2964

Doorknob, escutcheon, doorplate

Two metal doorknobs, two brass plated escutcheons and 2 metal stick plates. Doorknobs are worn, their finish faded. Three skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23224

Accession Number: 1998.2965

Doorbell

Round brass doorbell. Small finial at top and 2 holes at sides for fastening to wall. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23225

Accession Number: 1998.2966

Shutter holder

Outdoor shutter holders. Metal painted white. Two holes at back for fastening; holder bends at tip for securing shutter in place. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23226

Accession Number: 1998.2967

Iron fastener

New wrought iron fasteners for cellar shed door. Some are 3-sided w/ square edges; others are 2-sided w/ hooked top edge. End sections of all are tapered. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Whitman, Gil (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23227

Accession Number: 1998.2968

Screw eyes and hooks

Large iron screw eyes and hooks. More eyes than hooks.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23228

Accession Number: 1998.2969

Door bolts, hinges, strap hinge pin

Door bolts, door hinges and strap hinge pins. Iron and steel of varying ages and shapes. Some rusted; some in good condition.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23229

Accession Number: 1998.2970

Nail

Wrought iron spike nails. Circular but uneven heads and square stems. Also one brass rod w/ a hole in its head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23230

Accession Number: 1998.2971

Bolts, spikes

Iron bolts and spikes of varying lengths and widths. Mostly round heads, some square.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23231

Accession Number: 1998.2972

Clasps and hinges

Iron door hinges and clasps. Varying sizes and shapes. Most are badly rusted.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23232

Accession Number: 1998.2973

Rope frame w/ rope

Rope frame w/ thin rope wrapped around. Frame is pine and constructed of 4 planks nailed in a square w/ the ends overlapping.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), rope

GUSN: 23233

Accession Number: 1998.2974

Hinge

Assortment of wrapped hinges. Most are iron badly rusted. Most have nail holes along center; all have some sort of circular opening or hook at end.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23234

Accession Number: 1998.2975

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23235

Accession Number: 1998.2976

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23236

Accession Number: 1998.2977

Board

Wooden drawing board, unfinished wood, 2 pieces joined.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23237

Accession Number: 1998.2978

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23238

Accession Number: 1998.2979

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design. Attachment piece at top of base w/ crown finial and side attachment of lamp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23239

Accession Number: 1998.2980

Wooden pins

Large wooden pins, turned, function unknown. Hole through smaller section of pin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23240

Accession Number: 1998.2981

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23241

Accession Number: 1998.2982

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23242

Accession Number: 1998.2983

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce, diamond shapes, asst. tucks and ruffles above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23494

Accession Number: 1998.1680

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered/eyelet trim w/ asst. horizontal tucks above. Missing closure. Sewn in label "T."

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23495

Accession Number: 1998.1681

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce (worn), asst. small horizontal tucks and ruffle. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23496

Accession Number: 1998.1682

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce and 2 ribbons near base. Hook and eye front waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23497

Accession Number: 1998.1683

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Ruffle border at base. 36 brass eyelets in lining for bustle attachment. Large hook and eye for closure at waist. 3 brass buckles on back.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23498

Accession Number: 1998.1684

Slip

Cotton slip w/ lace trim at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above, and crocheted neckline and shoulder straps.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23499

Accession Number: 1998.1685

Petticoat

Yellow silk petticoat w/ white cotton lining and side closure. Pocket on opposite side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23500

Accession Number: 1998.1686

Skirt

Brown linen skirt w/ lace flounce at bottom. 2 hook and eyes for waist closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23501

Accession Number: 1998.1687

Petticoat

Black cotton petticoat w/ ruffle flounce and assorted horizontal tucks. Hook and eye closure at waistline.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23502

Accession Number: 1998.1688

Slip

Full length white cotton slip w/ embroidered trim on bottom and 9 groups of 3 horizontal tucks. Large button closure at waistline in back, opening runs from mid-back to mid-thigh, Sleeveless w/ thick straps. Scoop neck.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23503

Accession Number: 1998.1689

Skirt

White cotton ribbed skirt w/ lace inset panels in horizontal and vertical positions. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23504

Accession Number: 1998.1690

Skirt

White linen skirt, pleated at waistline. 8 white buttons for side closure at waistline.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23505

Accession Number: 1998.1691

Blouse

Net overshirt w/ embroidery and lace on front, arranged vertically w/ 5 vertical tucks on either side. Large collar and cuffs w/ crocheted trim. 3 wooden snaps at cuffs for closure. 3 snaps at bottom, side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23506

Accession Number: 1998.1692

Blouse

Blouse w/ blue silk lining and white net overshirt embroidered w/ polka dots. High collar, blue velvet ribbons at front of collar (4), base of shirt (2), and on cuff (2 each). Embroidered floral pattern on netting at neckline and as loose cuffs, long. 18 hook and eye for closure of front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23507

Accession Number: 1998.1693

Blouse

Embroidered net overshirt w/ sheer lining. 5 snaps and one hook and eye for front closure. Triangular edging of collar and front sides. Ruffled netting at cuffs. Rose motif embroidered on most netting. Cotton border at bottom.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique), net (textile)

GUSN: 23508

Accession Number: 1998.1694

Blouse

White cotton blouse w/ embroidered inserted pieces at cuffs and vertical on front. Scalloped edge embroidered collar and cuffs and waistline. 4 buttons for front closure. Asst. tucks arranged vertically on front.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23509

Accession Number: 1998.1695

Blouse

White muslin blouse w/ polka dot and vertical stripes. Lace border on cuffs and on large collar. Ribbon of embroidery around waistband. 6 buttons on front for closure.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23510

Accession Number: 1998.1696

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