Historic New England

Bag

Small chamois bag w/ thin silk string woven around top for closure.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chamois (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23475

Accession Number: 1998.1661

Mitts

Pair of black lace mitts w/ thumbhole. Elbow length. Geometric designs in lace.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23476

Accession Number: 1998.1662AB

Hinged-lid trunk w/ vertical iron bands, horizontal oak bands, and canvas covering. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels. Several old faded travel stickers. Brass lock, leather and iron strap closures and side leather handles.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23477

Accession Number: 1998.1663

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk. Wood covered in thick brown paper. Trimmed in black paper and iron. Brass edges and front lock and closures. One removable interior compartment. Side leather handles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Yale & Towne Mfg Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23478

Accession Number: 1998.1664

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace flounce border at bottom under 12 small horizontal tucks. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23479

Accession Number: 1998.1665

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Sectioned into 3 pieces gathered at waist w/ front piece of horizontal tucks. Small lace trim. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23480

Accession Number: 1998.1666

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Horizontal tucks on bottom, ruffled piece at bottom, back. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23481

Accession Number: 1998.1667

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Double layered muslin w/ ruffled piece at bottom, back. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23482

Accession Number: 1998.1668

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large lace flounce border at bottom. 3 large tucks. Sewn in label marked "JT." 3 buttons for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23483

Accession Number: 1998.1669

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23484

Accession Number: 1998.1670

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Side pocket opposite closure. Gathered in rear of waist. Hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23485

Accession Number: 1998.1671

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom, 2 horizontal tucks above. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23486

Accession Number: 1998.1672

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Thick cotton weave, triangular pieces at base. 2 eyes to attach to bodice. 2 hook and eye for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23487

Accession Number: 1998.1673

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Lace ruffled flounce at bottom, asst. horizontal tucks above. Sewn in label marked "T." Prob. hook and eye (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23488

Accession Number: 1998.1674

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Small lace trim at bottom. One button (missing) for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23489

Accession Number: 1998.1675

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Large embroidered trim at bottom--one button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23490

Accession Number: 1998.1676

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Crocheted trim at bottom--one button closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23491

Accession Number: 1998.1677

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. One tuck at bottom--hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23492

Accession Number: 1998.1678

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat. Embroidered trim at bottom, 5 tucks above. Pleats at waist. One button for waist closure.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23493

Accession Number: 1998.1679

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

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, raised outer rim and slightly raised inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23195

Accession Number: 1998.2936

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black, raised rim in center of frame. Backboard on frame.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23196

Accession Number: 1998.2937

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black w/ white geometric design carved in corners. Flat rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23197

Accession Number: 1998.2938

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black. Flat crest on top. Turned ribbing around rim w/ circular molding in corners. Prob. frame for bureau mirror. Matching in China Cupboard.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23198

Accession Number: 1998.2939

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black. Rectangular base w/ arch-shaped top. Outer rim raised. 3 curved brackets, one on bottom, 2 on top.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23199

Accession Number: 1998.2940

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, curved rims.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23200

Accession Number: 1998.2941

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, angled inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23201

Accession Number: 1998.2942

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted gold, angled inner rim w/ decorated trim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23202

Accession Number: 1998.2943

Butter mold

Wooden butter mold; square shape w/ 4 engraved leaf-like molds w/in engraved square pattern; flat piece w/ pattern removable; metal hook fasteners on sides to hold pieces together.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23203

Accession Number: 1998.2944

Wooden fragments

Box of wooden jigsaw fragments; box marked "Choc full o' Nuts Coffee"; carved fragments w/ foliate shapes; rectangular, square and rounded fragments; many w/ nails attached.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23204

Accession Number: 1998.2945

Wooden crate

Wooden crate. Constructed of solid planks that form sides and bottom. No top. Painted w/ manufacturer information.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23205

Accession Number: 1998.2946

Weathervane fragment

Fragment of a weathervane. Consists of iron shaft w/ a slight point at tip and a bottom that fans out into 4 separate pieces. A wooden ball fixed through shaft roughly 1/2 way down. 4 spikes radiating from shaft, each w/ an iron letter at end, indicating a direction.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23206

Accession Number: 1998.2947

Ice tongs

Iron ice tongs. Loops at top of handles around which a closed piece of braided rope is hung.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23207

Accession Number: 1998.2948

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23208

Accession Number: 1998.2949

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23209

Accession Number: 1998.2950

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

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

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