Historic New England

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12185

Accession Number: 1971.1502.3

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12186

Accession Number: 1971.1502.4

Ice Cream Fork

Beaded handle front and back, slightly upturned. Rounded oval bowl with tines and short front mid-rib. Armolrial seal engraved on the front.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12187

Accession Number: 1971.1502.5

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12188

Accession Number: 1971.1502.6

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12189

Accession Number: 1971.1502.7

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12190

Accession Number: 1971.1502.8

Ice Cream Fork

One of a set of nine. Silver ice cream fork with an oval handle and a rounded bowl with three tines. Original bead pattern.

Date: 1903

Maker: Durgin, William B., 1833-1905

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12191

Accession Number: 1971.1502.9

Carving Fork

Metal carving fork with two tines, a bone handle, and a hinged roast rest.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 12192

Accession Number: 1971.1506

Dinner Knife

Metal dinner knife with a rounded bone handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 12193

Accession Number: 1971.1507.1

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a bone handle and a rounded silver blade.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Ball, Tompkins & Black (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), bone (material)

GUSN: 12194

Accession Number: 1971.1508

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a bone handle and a rounded silver blade.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Joseph Rodgers & Sons (Maker)

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12195

Accession Number: 1971.1509

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12196

Accession Number: 1971.1510.2

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12197

Accession Number: 1971.1510.3

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12198

Accession Number: 1971.1510.4

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12199

Accession Number: 1971.1510.5

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12200

Accession Number: 1971.1510.6

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12201

Accession Number: 1971.1510.7

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12202

Accession Number: 1971.1510.8

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12203

Accession Number: 1971.1510.9

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12204

Accession Number: 1971.1510.10

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12205

Accession Number: 1971.1510.11

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines.

Date: 1881

Maker: Charles B. Kennard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12206

Accession Number: 1971.1510.12

Ladle

Silver ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1850

Maker: Canfield Brothers & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12207

Accession Number: 1971.1511

Dinner Fork

One of a set of four. Silver dinner fork with an upturned spatulate handle and four tines. Jewel pattern.

Date: 1886

Maker: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12208

Accession Number: 1971.1512.2

Dinner Fork

One of a set of four. Silver dinner fork with an upturned spatulate handle and four tines. Jewel pattern.

Date: 1886

Maker: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12209

Accession Number: 1971.1512.3

Dinner Fork

One of a set of four. Silver dinner fork with an upturned spatulate handle and four tines. Jewel pattern.

Date: 1886

Maker: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12210

Accession Number: 1971.1512.4

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of the Steam Ship Great Britain w/ 6 masts, 15 sails, and one smoke structure in a 3/4 in. gilt frame. Seven flags including 3 British fly from the steamship and two life boats hang over the boat's side.

Date: 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18290

Accession Number: 1998.338

Print

Currier hand colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship w/ 14 sails. A United States flag from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, one life boat, and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18291

Accession Number: 1998.339.1

Print

Hand colored Currier lithograph of the Post Office. In the streets and sidewalks surrounding the post office are people walking and socializing as well as horses, wagons and carriage. A black iron fence surrounds the post office which is a 3-story building w/ a steeple and a clock and large arched w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18292

Accession Number: 1998.340

Oil lamp

Electrified brass oil lamp(A) and milk glass shade(B); goblet shaped w/ reticulated base; embossed foliate scroll decoration on body; 3 spider-like arms to hold domed shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, glass (material)

GUSN: 18293

Accession Number: 1998.341AB

Armadillo shell

Armadillo shell--head and ears intact.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), armadillo

GUSN: 18294

Accession Number: 1998.342

Ship model

Ship model of the steam ship South Carolina. Hull painted black and green. Smoke stack and three masts; three buildings on deck. No sails up. Fitted into the ends of a black stand. Black stretcher running between two ends.

Date: 1852

Maker: Youngs & Cutter (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18295

Accession Number: 1998.343AB

Hanging shelf

Long and wide hanging shelf w/ beveled edges. Stained dark and finished to resemble walnut. Mounted to two large iron brackets w/ fox and acorn detail.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 18296

Accession Number: 1998.344

Ship model

Half-hull ship model. Nailed to wooden board painted red. Constructed of horizontal bands of alternating woods.

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18297

Accession Number: 1998.345

Sofa

Rococo Revival sofa, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Tri-part oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved hand rests; carved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18298

Accession Number: 1998.346.1

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair with recessed arms, sometimes called a "lady's chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18299

Accession Number: 1998.346.2

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green velvet upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18300

Accession Number: 1998.346.3

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18301

Accession Number: 1998.346.4

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18302

Accession Number: 1998.346.5

Parlor arm chair

Rococo Revival parlor arm chair, sometimes called a "gentleman's parlor chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved handrests. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18303

Accession Number: 1998.346.6

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor side chair, sometimes called a "lady's parlor chair" due to the lack of arms, made from walnut with tufted plush green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Short, sloping carved arms. Carved skirt and cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18304

Accession Number: 1998.346.7

Antimacassar

Antimacassar, crocheted. Central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Probably Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 18305

Accession Number: 1998.347.1

Antimacassar

Antimacassar, crocheted. Central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Probably Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 18306

Accession Number: 1998.347.2

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of the South Carolina's engine in a 2 3/4 in. gilt frame. The print is divided into two parts w/ two gray/blue pistons on the far right and two or three gray/blue grooved gears connected to a longer apparatus on the far left.

Date: 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18307

Accession Number: 1998.348

Dinner menu

Menu from the meeting of Stockholders of the Steamship South Carolina. The bill of fare lists soup, fish, boiled dishes, cold dishes, roast, entrees, vegetables, game, pastry, and dessert.

Maker: Councell & Daggett (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 18308

Accession Number: 1998.349

Print

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of American men dressed as Indians dumping the tea over the sides of two British ships. In the foreground American men on the docks cheer on the men dumping the tea. Frame: 3/4 in. black frame.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18309

Accession Number: 1998.350

Homeward Bound

Currier hand-colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship with 5 sails. A United States flag flies from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, and one life boat and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Printmaker) E. Shoepflin & Co. (Framer)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18310

Accession Number: 1998.339.2

Photograph

Photograph of Castle Tucker in 1885 in a 2 in. plain oak frame. In front of the house, a stone and concrete wall runs parallel to the road. A swing also hangs from the trees at the front of the photo.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18311

Accession Number: 1998.351

Photograph of the Wiscasset Fire Society, 1886

Photograph of the Wiscasset Fire Society in 1886. Twenty seven men are lined up in front of the Congregational Church on High Street holding their buckets and with their salvage sacks on the ground before them. A fire carriage with the numbers 18?3 is visible at the center of the photo. Joseph Tuck...

Date: 1886

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen process, albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18312

Accession Number: 1998.352

Collection of Bird's Eggs

Display case filled with bird's egg shells laid in cotton.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Collector)

Material: eggshell (animal material)

GUSN: 18313

Accession Number: 1998.353

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