Historic New England

Wind chime

Home-made scarecrow chime made of tin pot lids. Top is complete lid with handle and holes into which string is run. Ends of string are tied tin lids to tea canisters and wafers that rattle when moved.

Date: 1880-1920

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

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21230

Accession Number: 1998.4167

Kerosene lantern

Kerosene barn lantern, tin. Base is molded. Body of lantern is glass globe secured by tin framing arms. Tin cap set on top of globe; wire bail handle at center of top is adjustable.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Dietz Tubular Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21231

Accession Number: 1998.4168

Glass chimney

16 clear glass chimneys, of different sizes and shapes. Most have narrow bases, bulbous bodies and narrow rims. All stored in a cardboard box w/out a lid.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21232

Accession Number: 1998.4174

Glass chimney

18 clear glass chimneys, of differing sizes and shapes. Most have narrow bases, bulbous bodies and narrow rims. All stored in a cardboard box w/out a lid.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21233

Accession Number: 1998.4175

Wick

White cotton wicks for kerosene lamps, varying lengths and widths. Some have blue ticking down middle. All stored in a square cardboard box covered in white paper.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 21234

Accession Number: 1998.4176

Canning jar lid

Misc. parts to lids to canning jars. Some tin rims, mostly flat tin lids and tin lids w/ grooved sides. Some were pieces used to clamp lid shut.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21235

Accession Number: 1998.4177

Canning jar lids

Lids to canning jars, mostly clear glass, some tinted blue. All round, varying sizes.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21236

Accession Number: 1998.4178

Glass chimney

Frosted glass chimney. Round w/ small flared rim at top and frosted design of circles and grape clusters.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 21237

Accession Number: 1998.4179

Fork

Steel fork w/ yellowed plastic handle w/ 8 sides and 3 ridges at end. 4 pronged fork.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20988

Accession Number: 1998.3946

Fork

Silver plated fork, 4 pronged.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20989

Accession Number: 1998.3947

Fork

Tinned sheet iron fork, 4 pronged w/ deisgn of leaves and wheat on front and back of handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20990

Accession Number: 1998.3948

Fork

Iron handled steel fork, 3 pronged. Handle has raised rims.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20991

Accession Number: 1998.3949

Fork

Fork w/ steel tines and wooden handle w/ 2 pegs through handle. 3 pronged.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20992

Accession Number: 1998.3950

Fork

Fork w/ steel tines and wooden handle. 3 pronged.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20993

Accession Number: 1998.3951

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20994

Accession Number: 1998.3952.1

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20995

Accession Number: 1998.3952.2

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20996

Accession Number: 1998.3952.3

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20997

Accession Number: 1998.3952.4

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20998

Accession Number: 1998.3952.5

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20999

Accession Number: 1998.3952.6

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21000

Accession Number: 1998.3952.7

Fork

One in set of 8 tinned sheet iron forks, four prongs. Decorative trim on handle w/ double arched design near base, front and back.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21001

Accession Number: 1998.3952.8

Kerosene lamp

Kerosene lamp, silver and electrified. Wide base w/ openwork pattern and molded top section attached to bulbous vase-shaped body. Burner and attachments for glass globe shade at top. Modern electric cord extending from base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 21002

Accession Number: 1998.3953

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21003

Accession Number: 1998.3954

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21004

Accession Number: 1998.3955

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21005

Accession Number: 1998.3956

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21006

Accession Number: 1998.3957

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21007

Accession Number: 1998.3958

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21008

Accession Number: 1998.3959

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21009

Accession Number: 1998.3960

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21010

Accession Number: 1998.3961

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21011

Accession Number: 1998.3962

Cooking pot

Cast iron cooking pot. Unornamented round pot. Exterior painted black. Iron bail handle.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21012

Accession Number: 1998.3963

Frying pan

Cast iron fry pan. High sides and a pouring lip at one side. Shaped handle w/ teardrop openwork at center for hanging.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21013

Accession Number: 1998.3964

Frying pan

Cast iron fry pan. Low sides. Shaped handle w/ teardrop openwork at center for hanging.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21014

Accession Number: 1998.3965

Spider

Cast iron spider. Round pan set on 3 legs--the front 2 lower than the rear. Long handle that tapers near end. Exterior painted black.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21015

Accession Number: 1998.3966

Diepot

Redware diepot. Tall cylindrical pot w/ a thick rim.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 21016

Accession Number: 1998.3967

Kerosene lamp

Brass-colored kerosene lamp. Wide base w/ triangular openwork and molded top attached to bulbous vase-shaped body. Burner and attachments for glass globe shade at top.

Date: 1888-1910

Maker: B & H (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21017

Accession Number: 1998.3968

Kerosene lamp

Kerosene lamp; brass-plated base and top and a ceramic body. Base has tripod feet and foliate embossed detail. Ceramic body painted in a winter scene of snowy woodlands. Brass-plated top is a double burner and has open-work detail. Shade is a domed wooden frame painted black w/ paper panels painted ...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21018

Accession Number: 1998.3969AB

Wooden bench

Wooden bench, painted brown. Seat is a solid plank; planks at front and back form skirt w/ sides cut away in an arch. Legs are solid planks w/ arch cut into bottom to form 4 separate feet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21019

Accession Number: 1998.3970

Pantry box

Circular pantry box w/ lid. Wood painted pale yellow. Both box and lid nailed in a seam at one side. A=Box B=Lid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21020

Accession Number: 1998.3971AB

Kerosene lantern

Tin barn lantern. Bottom of base is molded, top of base is plain circle. Body of lantern is glass globe secured by tin framing arms. Tin dome sets on top of globe; wire bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21021

Accession Number: 1998.3972

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21022

Accession Number: 1998.3973

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: James Keiller & Son Ltd. (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21023

Accession Number: 1998.3974

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21024

Accession Number: 1998.3975

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21025

Accession Number: 1998.3976

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21026

Accession Number: 1998.3977

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid. Lid intact.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: James Keiller & Son Ltd. (Maker) Dundee & Croydon (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21027

Accession Number: 1998.3978AB

Marmalade jar

Earthenware marmalade jar. All white w/ rim for attaching lid.

Date: 1860-1980

Maker: Possibly Hartley, William R. (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21028

Accession Number: 1998.3979

Coffeepot lid

Ceramic coffee pot lid, brown. Slightly domed w/ a knob (round) at top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 21029

Accession Number: 1998.3980

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