Historic New England

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

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

Toaster

Wire toaster; 1 rectangular wire rack w/ long arched handle.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19400

Accession Number: 1998.2470

Cooking pot

White enamel cooking pot; round w/ 2 squared handles on side; white body w/ red banded top rim and red handles.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19401

Accession Number: 1998.1166AB

Braided Rug

Oval braided rug, light blue and grey, faded, with dark blue center.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19402

Accession Number: 1998.2471

Towel rack

Mounted towel rack, maple, w/ 5 movable arms. Arms can be aligned in a vertical row or spread out like a fan, Attached to the wall via a metal mount, painted black.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 19603

Accession Number: 1998.4462

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19604

Accession Number: 1998.4463

TRIM

Small; painted gold; wrought nails.

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19605

Accession Number: 1912.149D

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19606

Accession Number: 1998.4464

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19607

Accession Number: 1998.4465

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19608

Accession Number: 1998.4466

Woodbin

Square box for storing wood, pine painted black. Hinged lid w/ beveled edges. Solid plank body set on a wider base w/ a beveled top border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19609

Accession Number: 1998.4467

Side chair

Thumb-back Windsor chair, painted black. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Flat concave crest rail above 4 spindles, tapered at top and w/ ball turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border. Bamboo-turned legs that flare outward. A bamboo-turned stretcher ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19610

Accession Number: 1998.4468

Knife

Knife w/ a short steel blade and longer wooden handle. Blade narrows near tip; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19611

Accession Number: 1998.4469

Pilaster

Pilaster, two-sided. "Hall Window" Possibly broken off at the base.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 19612

Accession Number: 1912.149H

Bread knife

Bread knife w/ a long steel blade and thick walnut handle. Smooth (non-serrated) blade end; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1834-1868

Maker: J. Russell & Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19613

Accession Number: 1998.4470

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19614

Accession Number: 1998.4471.1

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19615

Accession Number: 1998.4471.2

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19616

Accession Number: 1998.4471.3

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19617

Accession Number: 1998.4471.4

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19618

Accession Number: 1998.4471.5

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19619

Accession Number: 1998.4471.6

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19620

Accession Number: 1998.4471.7

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19621

Accession Number: 1998.4471.8

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19622

Accession Number: 1998.4471.9

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19623

Accession Number: 1998.4471.10

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Rectangular. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19624

Accession Number: 1998.4519

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Oval. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19625

Accession Number: 1998.4522

Serving tray

Rectangular black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19626

Accession Number: 1998.4523

Serving tray

Oval black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19627

Accession Number: 1998.4524

Dining chair--arm

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19628

Accession Number: 1998.593.1

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19629

Accession Number: 1998.593.2

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