Historic New England

Tea canister

Japanned tea canister(A) w/ cover(B); stenciled on front "TEA" and two pagodas w/ a fence; black w/ red and gold decoration and label; cylindrical shape w/ tapered neck and round cover.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19363

Accession Number: 1998.2435AB

Grater

Cylindrical grater; 1 side w/ larger perforations than other; perforations around whole body.

Date: 1901-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19364

Accession Number: 1998.2436

One of three wooden benches; painted same ochre yellow color as pantry shelves; rectangular top surface w/ flat wooden pieces (skirts) on front and back w/ cut angles at edges; planks at sides w/ arched bottoms form legs.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19365

Accession Number: 1998.2437

Bench

One of three wooden benches; painted same ochre yellow color as pantry shelves; rectangular top surface w/ flat wooden pieces (skirts) on front and back w/ cut angles at edges; planks at sides w/ arched bottoms form legs.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19366

Accession Number: 1998.2438

Bench

One of three wooden benches; painted same ochre yellow color as pantry shelves; rectangular top surface w/ flat wooden pieces (skirts) on front and back w/ cut angles at edges; planks at sides w/ arched bottoms form legs.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19367

Accession Number: 1998.2439

Pastry board

Wooden pastry board; rectangular wooden plank with three edges with flat rectangular pieces attached perpendicularly to create raised edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19368

Accession Number: 1998.2440

Steamer

3-part aluminum steamer(A&C) w/ cover(B); large cylindrical pot w/ 2 handles on sides and flat cover on top w/ metal handle; smaller cylindrical pot w/ movable arm stretching across top opening and snapping to metal; extension on side.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19369

Accession Number: 1998.2441A-C

Baking pan

Oval aluminum pan w/ raised ring around top rim; goes w/ roaster in new kitchen.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19370

Accession Number: 1998.2442

Pot

One of two aluminum half-round pots(A) w/ flat lids(B) and flat handles (go w/ roaster in new kitchen); 2 pots fit together to form full circle; 2 metal clips on the sides of each pot to keep covers secure.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19371

Accession Number: 1998.2443.1AB

Pot

One of two aluminum half-round pots(A) w/ flat lids(B) and flat handles (go w/ roaster in new kitchen); 2 pots fit together to form full circle; 2 metal clips on the sides of each pot to keep covers secure.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19372

Accession Number: 1998.2443.2AB

Tray

Aluminum small tray; rectangular w/ rounded edges and extended lip on one side for attaching to another surface or object.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19373

Accession Number: 1998.2444

Cover

Insullated aluminum cover; round and thick w/ thin oval handle on top.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19374

Accession Number: 1998.2445

Crumber

Paper mache table crumber; square tray w/ tapered back end w/ hole; scalloped on edges; painted black w/ orange fruit tree and bird on top surface; wire handle attached to back end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), papier mâché

GUSN: 19375

Accession Number: 1998.2446

Table brush

Table brush; wooden base and handle; base curved to create crescent shape; bristles are tan and black; rope attached to handle for hanging.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19376

Accession Number: 1998.2447

Pastry blender

Pastry blender w/ green painted wooden handle; curved bottom w/ 7 metal wires for blending; cylindrical handle connected to curved wires by flat metal pieces at ends of handle.

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: Androck (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19377

Accession Number: 1998.2448

Bottle brush

Bottle brush; coiled wire stem w/ turned wooden handle; bristles attach to wire stem in bushy, tail-like form at end; bristles are brown; rope tied on handle for hanging.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19378

Accession Number: 1998.2449

Sieve

Small sieve; rounded wooden handle w/ remnants of red and white paint attached to circular wire mesh sieve w/ 2 metal extensions (arms) at end for resting on a post or other object.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19379

Accession Number: 1998.2450

Colander

Aluminum colander; circular shape w/ rounded bottom and 3 legs; 2 square handles on sides; tiny holes around whole body and bottom for draining.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19380

Accession Number: 1998.2451

Scale

Hanging scale; rectangular front piece w/ hollow backing for metal bar to pass thru; ring at top for hanging; hook at bottom for attaching objects for weighing; meter on front reads from "0"-"24" (lbs possibly); needle moves according to weight.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Morton & Bremner (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 19381

Accession Number: 1998.2452

Skimmer

Tin skimmer w/ long handle w/ hooked end; skimmer is flat round piece w/ holes all around it.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19382

Accession Number: 1998.2453

Egg beater

Egg beater; 2 beaters, turning wheel to rotate beaters, handle on side for turning wheel and shaped loop at the top for gripping.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: United Royalties Corp. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19383

Accession Number: 1998.2454

Egg beater

Egg beater; 2 beaters, turning wheel to rotate beaters, handle on side for turning wheel and shaped loop at the top for gripping.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: United Royalties Corp. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19384

Accession Number: 1998.2455

Egg beater

Egg beater; 2 beaters, turning wheel to rotate beaters, handle on side for turning wheel and shaped loop at the top for gripping.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19385

Accession Number: 1998.2456

Egg beater

Egg beater; 2 beaters, turning wheel to rotate beaters, handle on side for turning wheel and shaped loop at the top for gripping.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19386

Accession Number: 1998.2457

Egg beater

Egg beater; 2 beaters, turning wheel to rotate beaters, handle on side for turning wheel and shaped loop at the top for gripping.

Date: 1908-1920

Maker: The Taplin Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19387

Accession Number: 1998.2458

Spoon

Slotted spoon; rounded wooden handle w/ metal slotted spoon at end; 11 large holes in spoon.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19388

Accession Number: 1998.2459

Spoon

Slotted spoon; rounded wooden handle w/ remnants of green paint; metal spoon w/ 7 slots of different geometric shapes.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19389

Accession Number: 1998.2476

Spoon

Wooden spoon w/ long handle and oval shaped spoon head; rope tied thru hole on handle for hanging.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19390

Accession Number: 1998.2460

Food chopper

Food chopper; rounded steel blade attached to cylindrical wood handle (blade almost lima bean shaped).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19391

Accession Number: 1998.2461

Grater

Tin grater; rectangular form w/ arched bottom and curved body; oval handle at top; perforations in rectangular shape on grater.

Date: 1878-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19392

Accession Number: 1998.2462

Funnel

Wide-mouth funnel; cup-shaped w/ ringed handle on side and open, tapered base.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19393

Accession Number: 1998.2463

Funnel

Wide-mouth funnel; cup-shaped w/ ringed handle on side and open, tapered base.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19394

Accession Number: 1998.2464

Sieve

Small wire sieve; round steel ring w/ wire mesh sieve and steel square extension (arm) on side for resting on a pot; coiled steel stem and rounded wooden handle; steel ring at end for hanging.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19395

Accession Number: 1998.2465

Strainer

Aluminum strainer; bowl shaped w/ holes on bottom and extended handle; string tied through hole in handle for hanging.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19396

Accession Number: 1998.2466

Wood brander

Cast iron brand w/ raised initials: "R.H.T." at one end of stem and looped handle at other end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19397

Accession Number: 1998.2467

Toaster

Wire toaster; 2 rectangular wire racks w/ coiled handles and connected by metal loops.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19398

Accession Number: 1998.2468

Toaster

Wire toaster; 2 rectangular wire racks w/ long arched handles and connected by metal loops.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19399

Accession Number: 1998.2469

Cup plate

Plain ironstone cup plate.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18900

Accession Number: 1998.1077.13

Cup plate

Plain ironstone cup plate.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18901

Accession Number: 1998.1077.14

Vegetable dish

Oval ironstone vegetable dish; extended rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18902

Accession Number: 1998.1078

Vegetable dish

Oval ironstone vegetable dish; extended rim w/ raised band.

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18903

Accession Number: 1998.1079

Saucer

Saucer with rose decoration; scalloped edge w/ dotted band; 3 gilded foliate garlands (fading); 3 floral trails w/ pink roses and green leaves.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bone china, transfer printing, porcelain

GUSN: 18904

Accession Number: 1998.1080

Butter plate

One of five butter pats w/ stylized pines and full moon decoration; lobed and gilded edges; faded blue background w/ green pine branches and red, blue and yellow flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), pine (wood), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18905

Accession Number: 1998.1081.1

Butter plate

One of five butter pats w/ stylized pines and full moon decoration; lobed and gilded edges; faded blue background w/ green pine branches and red, blue and yellow flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), pine (wood), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18906

Accession Number: 1998.1081.2

Butter plate

One of five butter pats w/ stylized pines and full moon decoration; lobed and gilded edges; faded blue background w/ green pine branches and red, blue and yellow flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), pine (wood), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18907

Accession Number: 1998.1081.3

Butter plate

One of five butter pats w/ stylized pines and full moon decoration; lobed and gilded edges; faded blue background w/ green pine branches and red, blue and yellow flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), pine (wood), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18908

Accession Number: 1998.1081.4

Butter plate

One of five butter pats w/ stylized pines and full moon decoration; lobed and gilded edges; faded blue background w/ green pine branches and red, blue and yellow flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), pine (wood), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18909

Accession Number: 1998.1081.5

Saucer

Possibly child's saucer decorated with circus animals; remnants of red banding on edge; "circus ring" in center; four clowns pictured with elephant, tiger, horse and ferret-like creature.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18910

Accession Number: 1998.1082

Butter plate

Ironstone butter pat decorated w/ blue transfer printed flowers; 4 toothlike raised decorations at edges (opposite floral decorations).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18911

Accession Number: 1998.1083.1

Butter plate

Ironstone butter pat decorated w/ blue transfer printed flowers; 4 toothlike raised decorations at edges (opposite floral decorations).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18912

Accession Number: 1998.1083.2

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