Historic New England

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

Doorknob, escutcheon, doorplate

Two metal doorknobs, two brass plated escutcheons and 2 metal stick plates. Doorknobs are worn, their finish faded. Three skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23224

Accession Number: 1998.2965

Doorbell

Round brass doorbell. Small finial at top and 2 holes at sides for fastening to wall. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23225

Accession Number: 1998.2966

Shutter holder

Outdoor shutter holders. Metal painted white. Two holes at back for fastening; holder bends at tip for securing shutter in place. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23226

Accession Number: 1998.2967

Iron fastener

New wrought iron fasteners for cellar shed door. Some are 3-sided w/ square edges; others are 2-sided w/ hooked top edge. End sections of all are tapered. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Whitman, Gil (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23227

Accession Number: 1998.2968

Screw eyes and hooks

Large iron screw eyes and hooks. More eyes than hooks.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23228

Accession Number: 1998.2969

Door bolts, hinges, strap hinge pin

Door bolts, door hinges and strap hinge pins. Iron and steel of varying ages and shapes. Some rusted; some in good condition.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23229

Accession Number: 1998.2970

Nail

Wrought iron spike nails. Circular but uneven heads and square stems. Also one brass rod w/ a hole in its head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23230

Accession Number: 1998.2971

Bolts, spikes

Iron bolts and spikes of varying lengths and widths. Mostly round heads, some square.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23231

Accession Number: 1998.2972

Clasps and hinges

Iron door hinges and clasps. Varying sizes and shapes. Most are badly rusted.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23232

Accession Number: 1998.2973

Rope frame w/ rope

Rope frame w/ thin rope wrapped around. Frame is pine and constructed of 4 planks nailed in a square w/ the ends overlapping.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), rope

GUSN: 23233

Accession Number: 1998.2974

Hinge

Assortment of wrapped hinges. Most are iron badly rusted. Most have nail holes along center; all have some sort of circular opening or hook at end.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23234

Accession Number: 1998.2975

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23235

Accession Number: 1998.2976

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23236

Accession Number: 1998.2977

Board

Wooden drawing board, unfinished wood, 2 pieces joined.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23237

Accession Number: 1998.2978

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23238

Accession Number: 1998.2979

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design. Attachment piece at top of base w/ crown finial and side attachment of lamp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23239

Accession Number: 1998.2980

Wooden pins

Large wooden pins, turned, function unknown. Hole through smaller section of pin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23240

Accession Number: 1998.2981

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23241

Accession Number: 1998.2982

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23242

Accession Number: 1998.2983

Chains

Various chain fragments and 2 screens; one quite modern. Iron chain links and hooks.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23243

Accession Number: 1998.2984

Bracket shelf

Mustard painted bracket shelf, split in center, one bracket remaining. Wooden, curved edge.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23244

Accession Number: 1998.2985

Shelf

Bracket shelf w/ hinges, painted yellow on front rim. 2 hinges in back, one on bracket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23245

Accession Number: 1998.2986

String

String wrapped around wood fragment, rectangular pieces. Stored in cardboard box marked "fishing twine."

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: string (fiber product)

GUSN: 23246

Accession Number: 1998.2987

Metal plates

Asst. metal plates of various sizes, most painted red w/ 2 holes in sides. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23247

Accession Number: 1998.2988

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23248

Accession Number: 1998.2989

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23249

Accession Number: 1998.2990

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Painted yellow and decorated w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23250

Accession Number: 1998.2991

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23251

Accession Number: 1998.2992

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23252

Accession Number: 1998.2993

Bolt

Misc. iron bolts, asst. shapes and sizes. Wrapped in newspaper. Most w/ square peg ends and screw fittings on opposite ends.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23253

Accession Number: 1998.2994

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23254

Accession Number: 1998.2995

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23255

Accession Number: 1998.2996

Shutter slats

Lot of shutter slats, wooden, most painted red. Some slats used to prop up boxes.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23258

Accession Number: 1998.2999

Column fragments

Wooden roller fragments and column fragment, most unfinished turned wood w/ peg pieces and slots on end for joining. Few pieces painted red.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23259

Accession Number: 1998.3000

Bell

Iron bell w/o ringer. Chipped around rim. Iron clasp on top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23260

Accession Number: 1998.3001

Bell

Bell w/ ringer, cup shaped bell w/ iron bracket on base. 3 ringers inside attached by chains.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23261

Accession Number: 1998.3002

Stovepipe cover

Molded stovepipe cover. Circular cover fitted in square cover w/ flower molding at corners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23262

Accession Number: 1998.3003

Frame

Wooden frame folded in half w/ carved central piece w/ iron lever on back. 2 iron rectangular pieces attached to frame w/ string. 2 screws sticking out of frame.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23263

Accession Number: 1998.3004

Banister fragment

Box of wooden banister fragments. Asst. shapes and sizes, painted white. Turned wooden pieces, broken.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23264

Accession Number: 1998.3005

Folding stool

Folding camp stool. X-shaped frame w/ ingrain carpet seat, green w/ red stripes and red floral sprays. Turned legs and stretchers on frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23265

Accession Number: 1998.3006

Folding stool

Seat of folding camp stool made of ingrain carpet (green w/ red floral sprays) and mounted on 2 pieces of turned wood. Fragment of X-frame: 2 turned pieces of wood, joined.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23266

Accession Number: 1998.3007

Folding chair

Folding chair w/ wooden frame and seat of ingrain carpet, red w/ green vines. 2 curved backslats and round finials, one finial missing. 2 turned stretchers at base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23267

Accession Number: 1998.3008

Triangular wooden frame, similar to a sawhorse. 2 triangular sides attached by 2 bottom stretchers, one on each end and one higher than other. Oblong grooves cut in top of triangular pieces to form fitting for rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23268

Accession Number: 1998.3009

Frame

X-shape folding frame, rough cut, unfinished wood w/ fulcrum near one end. Turned stretcher and board on other end of frame, tied w/ rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23269

Accession Number: 1998.3010

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23118

Accession Number: 1998.2863.7

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23119

Accession Number: 1998.2863.8

Deck chair

Cane seated folding deck chair, pine frame w/ caning in the 3 major folding sections-- backrest, seat and legrest. Armrests at sides. Back legs are carved to reach floor. Front legs, slightly curved.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23120

Accession Number: 1998.2864

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