Historic New England

Walking stick

Mahogany walking stick, shiny exterior. A plain shaft w/ no handle. Tapered w/ brass cap on bottom tip.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 21478

Accession Number: 1998.3078

Walking stick

Bamboo walking stick w/ silver claw-shaped handle. Shaft is smooth and broken into sections by horizontal bamboo knobs. Tapers at end. Handle has raised lines for grasping.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21479

Accession Number: 1998.3079

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick: a plain shaft with varnished and knobby exterior. Tapers near end. Brass cap at very bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21480

Accession Number: 1998.3080

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick w/ a black cloth exterior. Broken at both ends. Black paper band around exterior. Tapers at end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21481

Accession Number: 1998.3081

Umbrella

Black cotton umbrella with a wooden shaft and ivory handle. Umbrella spokes are painted black, with ivory tips. L-shaped handle.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Lyon (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21482

Accession Number: 1998.3082

Basket

Large rectangular wooden basket w/ high sides. Loop handle at either side. Basket woven in a simple straight pattern. Interior lined in oil cloth (falling off sides).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21483

Accession Number: 1998.3083

Basket

Large rectangular wooden basket w/ high sides that bow outward and curve in again at rim. Reeds woven in simple straight pattern.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21484

Accession Number: 1998.3084

Basket

Round wooden basket w/ high sides that flare outward at rim. Rim is a rope weave. Fixed bail handle at center of rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21485

Accession Number: 1998.3085

Basket

Rectangular basket w/ high sides. Constructed of wide wooden reeds woven diagonally. Looped handle at either side. Interior lined in oil cloth.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21486

Accession Number: 1998.3086

Basket

Oval wooden basket w/ bowed sides. Simple straight weave. Thicker rim.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21487

Accession Number: 1998.3087

Sewing basket

Round sewing basket w/ lid. Constructed of small reeds woven over wider ones. Coins, beads and tassels applied to lid. Round plastic handle at center of lid.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21488

Accession Number: 1998.3088

Basket

Rectangular basket w/ low sides. Constructed of wooden reeds woven in a simple straight weave. Wider rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21489

Accession Number: 1998.3089

Basket lid

Round lid to a basket. Constructed of thin reeds, tightly woven over wider ones.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21490

Accession Number: 1998.3090

Basket lid

Round lid to a basket. Constructed of thin reeds tightly woven over wider ones.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21491

Accession Number: 1998.3091

Basket

Small basket w/ lid and adjustable bail handle. Tighly woven w/ prominent horizontal bands. Narrower base, bulbous body. Lid sewn to basket rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21492

Accession Number: 1998.3092

Basket

Oval wooden basket w/ bowed sides. Simple straight weave. Thicker rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21493

Accession Number: 1998.3093

Basket lid

Wide oval basket lid, slightly domed. Constructed of thin wooden reeds woven over round reeds. Round reed for a rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21494

Accession Number: 1998.3094

Basket lid

Domed lid to basket. Constructed of 1/2 round wooden reeds woven horizontally over thicker ones fixed in a dome shape. Small handle at side.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21495

Accession Number: 1998.3095

Folding fire screen

Folding firescreen. 4 rectangular panels of wire mesh that fold together. Connected by rods capped by brass-plated ball finials. Brass-plated bail handles on end panels.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wire

GUSN: 21496

Accession Number: 1998.3096

Clothes horse

Clothes horse; wooden frame w/ 3 horizontal pieces of wood across 2 vertical legs; 2-3 frames which hinge together on the sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21497

Accession Number: 1998.3097

Clothes horse

Clothes horse; wooden frame w/ 3 horizontal pieces of wood across 2 vertical legs; 2-3 frames which hinge together on the sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21498

Accession Number: 1998.3098

Clothes horse

Clothes horse; wooden frame w/ 3 horizontal pieces of wood across 2 vertical legs; 2-3 frames which hinge together on the sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21499

Accession Number: 1998.3099

Rattan suitcase; rectangular shaped w/ brown metal circular pieces on the corners and brown metal frame around cover; cover is hinged w/ 2 brass closures on front and metal keyhole lock in middle; brown leather handle on front; inside w/ papered walls and straps.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 21500

Accession Number: 1998.3100

Suitcase

Brown leather suitcase; initialed "RHT" on both sides; cover w/ baggage sticker from steamer S.S. LURLINE; rectangular shape w/ 2 leather straps around body w/ buckles in front; front w/ handle, 2 brass closures and keyhole lock; cloth covered box w/ 3 compartments inside suitcase.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 21501

Accession Number: 1998.3101

Cigar box

Cigar box with curtain rod supports; cover with paper hinge; paper labels and internal revenue stamp on box; green label from label maker on side: "ROD SUPPORTS"

Date: 1882-1900

Maker: Schumacher & Ettunger (Printer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21302

Accession Number: 1998.5473

Basket

Peach basket (now containing dirty rags); round w/ top rim wider than bottom; 3 bands holding vertical panels in place; panels w/ spaces between them.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21303

Accession Number: 1998.5474

Soil sifter

Soil sifter; square wooden frame w/ square patterned wire bottom; cylinder handle on back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21304

Accession Number: 1998.5476

Mallet

Wooden mallet; rounded handle w/ cylinder head; vertical incised rings around head.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21305

Accession Number: 1998.5477

Mallet

Wooden mallet; rounded handle w/ cylinder head; dark brown color.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21306

Accession Number: 1998.5478

Mixing bowl

Treen bowl; wooden; large cracks on side.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: treenware

GUSN: 21307

Accession Number: 1998.5479

Mixing bowl

Treen bowl; wooden; large cracks on side.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: treenware

GUSN: 21308

Accession Number: 1998.5480

Mixing bowl

Treen bowl; wooden.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: treenware

GUSN: 21309

Accession Number: 1998.5481

Mixing bowl

Treen bowl; wooden; large cracks on side; carved band around body 1 1/2" from rim.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: treenware

GUSN: 21310

Accession Number: 1998.5482

Bread pan

Tin bread pan; rectangular shaped.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21311

Accession Number: 1998.5483

Bread pan

Tin bread pan; rectangular shaped.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21312

Accession Number: 1998.5484

Spoon

Long wooden spoon w/ slightly curved handle and slanted spoon tip.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21313

Accession Number: 1998.5485

Commode chair

Commode chair, grain painted pine, Windsor form. Crest rail has curved edges and 8 spindles below. Curved arms w/ spindle supports. Round seat w/ circular piece at center serving as a lid to potty below. 4-sided skirt conceals potty; turned legs and stretchers. Thin gilt strip around turned pieces.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21314

Accession Number: 1998.5486

Rope

Rope; straw bound together at top w/ horizontal tightly coiled bands; 2 sections hanging down-- 1 is loosely coiled but tightens towards the end and the other appears to have been coiled but is now frayed.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 21315

Accession Number: 1998.5487

Cabinet

Mustard and white painted 2-door cabinet; containing modern gardening equipment; rectangular w/ arched carving at base to form legs; both doors face center w/ 2 latches(?) for closure; both w/ unpainted wooden knobs; 3 panels on each door painted white.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21316

Accession Number: 1998.4595

Table

Mustard painted table; rectangular top w/ 4 legs slanting outwards; plank held by supports on legs create shelf below top; slanted pieces connecting from legs to underside of table also act as supports.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21317

Accession Number: 1998.4596

Roasting pan

White enamel roasting pan w/ 2 black painted handles on side and black band around rim; pan is oval shaped.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 21318

Accession Number: 1998.4597

Bowl

White enamel bowl w/ blue banded rim; small hole on side (for hanging?).

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 21319

Accession Number: 1998.4598

Refrigerator

Grain painted 4-door refrigerator; rectangular w/ 4 turned legs w/ wheels; doors on front arranged 2 over 2 w/ all doors facing center; brass keyhole locks on all doors w/ horseshoe shaped handles beneath locks.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: D. Eddy & Sons Co. (Maker)

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21320

Accession Number: 1998.4599

Refrigerator

Tan painted ice chest; rectangular w/ legs broken off; 2 doors on front facing center w/ white knobs and keyhole locks; circular vent on side; hinged top opens.

Date: 1864-1890

Maker: The American Refrigerator Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 21321

Accession Number: 1998.4600

Roasting pan

Large tin roasting pan; rectangular w/ 2 ringed oval handles at sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21322

Accession Number: 1998.4602

Chest

Large white painted chest; rectangular; remnants of green paint on cover; cover nailed to chest; back side open but against wall.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21323

Accession Number: 1998.4603

Sign

Tin sign; rectangular; white w/ red lettering: "CASTLE TUCKER"; 2 holes on sides for hanging.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21324

Accession Number: 1998.4604

Traps

Pair of leg traps on chains; both w/ semi-circular shapes, bait rests and triggers; A w/ longer chain; B w/ short chain and looped ring at end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21325

Accession Number: 1998.4606AB

Funnel

Tin funnel; cone-shaped w/ thin, short pipe connected to the base; small ring on side for hanging; bottom of pipe hammered into star-like shape.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21326

Accession Number: 1998.4607

Pot

Round tin pot w/ hollow cylinder-shaped handle; cap at end of handle w/ small metal ring for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21327

Accession Number: 1998.4608

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