Historic New England

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick, plain exterior. Smooth w/ hooked handle at top. Tapered end w/ attached pointed spike. Metal medallions nailed near top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21473

Accession Number: 1998.3073

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick, plain exterior w/ turned wooden knob for handle. Shaft tapers near bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21474

Accession Number: 1998.3074

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick, plain exterior w/ turned wooden knob handle. Shaft tapers at end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21475

Accession Number: 1998.3075

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick, painted black. Uneven edges w/ hooked handle cut in an arch at tip.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21476

Accession Number: 1998.3076

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick, straight w/ uneven knubby exterior. Small bend w/ knob at top for grasping. Varnished; tapered end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21477

Accession Number: 1998.3077

Walking stick

Mahogany walking stick, shiny exterior. A plain shaft w/ no handle. Tapered w/ brass cap on bottom tip.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 21478

Accession Number: 1998.3078

Walking stick

Bamboo walking stick w/ silver claw-shaped handle. Shaft is smooth and broken into sections by horizontal bamboo knobs. Tapers at end. Handle has raised lines for grasping.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21479

Accession Number: 1998.3079

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick: a plain shaft with varnished and knobby exterior. Tapers near end. Brass cap at very bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21480

Accession Number: 1998.3080

Walking stick

Wooden walking stick w/ a black cloth exterior. Broken at both ends. Black paper band around exterior. Tapers at end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21481

Accession Number: 1998.3081

Umbrella

Black cotton umbrella with a wooden shaft and ivory handle. Umbrella spokes are painted black, with ivory tips. L-shaped handle.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Lyon (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21482

Accession Number: 1998.3082

Basket

Large rectangular wooden basket w/ high sides. Loop handle at either side. Basket woven in a simple straight pattern. Interior lined in oil cloth (falling off sides).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21483

Accession Number: 1998.3083

Basket

Large rectangular wooden basket w/ high sides that bow outward and curve in again at rim. Reeds woven in simple straight pattern.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21484

Accession Number: 1998.3084

Basket

Round wooden basket w/ high sides that flare outward at rim. Rim is a rope weave. Fixed bail handle at center of rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21485

Accession Number: 1998.3085

Basket

Rectangular basket w/ high sides. Constructed of wide wooden reeds woven diagonally. Looped handle at either side. Interior lined in oil cloth.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21486

Accession Number: 1998.3086

Basket

Oval wooden basket w/ bowed sides. Simple straight weave. Thicker rim.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21487

Accession Number: 1998.3087

Sewing basket

Round sewing basket w/ lid. Constructed of small reeds woven over wider ones. Coins, beads and tassels applied to lid. Round plastic handle at center of lid.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21488

Accession Number: 1998.3088

Basket

Rectangular basket w/ low sides. Constructed of wooden reeds woven in a simple straight weave. Wider rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21489

Accession Number: 1998.3089

Basket lid

Round lid to a basket. Constructed of thin reeds, tightly woven over wider ones.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21490

Accession Number: 1998.3090

Basket lid

Round lid to a basket. Constructed of thin reeds tightly woven over wider ones.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21491

Accession Number: 1998.3091

Basket

Small basket w/ lid and adjustable bail handle. Tighly woven w/ prominent horizontal bands. Narrower base, bulbous body. Lid sewn to basket rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21492

Accession Number: 1998.3092

Basket

Oval wooden basket w/ bowed sides. Simple straight weave. Thicker rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21493

Accession Number: 1998.3093

Scythe

Scythe w/ out handle; long blade w/ small pointed piece on the side to attach to a handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21344

Accession Number: 1998.4625

Scythe

Scythe w/ out handle; long blade w/ small pointed piece on the side to attach to a handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21345

Accession Number: 1998.4626

Scythe

Scythe w/ out handle; long blade w/ small pointed piece on the side to attach to a handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21346

Accession Number: 1998.4627

Scythe

Scythe w/ out handle; long blade w/ small pointed piece on the side to attach to a handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21347

Accession Number: 1998.4628

Scythe

Scythe w/ out handle; long blade w/ small pointed piece on the side to attach to a handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21348

Accession Number: 1998.4629

Buck saw; trapezoidal shape w/ 2 pieces of wood at sides (one longer for use as handle); thin steel pole at top and serrated blade at bottom; X-like wooden piece across middle w/ carved leaf decoration.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21349

Accession Number: 1998.4605

Horseshoe

Horseshoe w/ tiny holes around circumference for nails.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21350

Accession Number: 1998.4630

Horseshoe

Horseshoe w/ tiny holes around circumference for nails. Some nails still attached.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21351

Accession Number: 1998.4631

Horseshoe

Horseshoe w/ tiny holes around circumference for nails. Some nails still attached.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21352

Accession Number: 1998.4632

Pole

Wrought iron pole w/ hooked end; curved in places.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 21353

Accession Number: 1998.4633

Pole

Wrought iron pole w/ hooked end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 21354

Accession Number: 1998.4634

Pole

Wrought iron pole w/ hooked end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 21355

Accession Number: 1998.4635

Pole

Long and thin steel pole; bent at one end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21356

Accession Number: 1998.4636

Pole

Long and thin steel pole; 2 round disks at 1 end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21357

Accession Number: 1998.4637

Coal scuttle

Galvanized tin coal scuttle; round w/ 1/2 covered mouth and bottle-necked opening on side; arched metal handle w/ wooden grip.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21358

Accession Number: 1998.4638

Coal scuttle

Galvanized tin coal scuttle; round base but oval body w/ large spout and squared handle on side; arched metal handle w/ wooden grip.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21359

Accession Number: 1998.4639

Coal shovel

Coal shovel; rounded, hollow handle attached to a rectangular shovel w/ partially scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21360

Accession Number: 1998.4640

Basket

Round wire basket w/ arm-like handle on side and arched handle across top hooked to squared wire pieces on the sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 21361

Accession Number: 1998.4641

Barrel

Wooden barrel; cylinder shaped w/ bulbous waist; 3 hoops at top and bottom edges and 2 sets of paired hoops around the middle holding wooden panels together; no cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21362

Accession Number: 1998.4642

Box

Galvanized rectangular container; tin w/ no cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21363

Accession Number: 1998.4643

Table

Long table (A) on 3 saw horses (B-D); rectangular shaped top surface w/ rounded ends; 3 saw horses painted gray and appear newer than table top; middle sawhorse (C) w/ 1 broken leg.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21364

Accession Number: 1998.4644A-D

Chair

Green painted kitchen chair. Two wide and slightly curved back slats. Broad seat w/ attached green cushion. Unornamented turned legs and stretchers. Back legs flared.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 21365

Accession Number: 1998.2364.3

Sawhorse

Large wooden saw horse; 2 legs on each side crossed in an X-shape; 2 pieces across the bottom connecting legs; rectangular plank across top also connects X's.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21366

Accession Number: 1998.4645

Bench

Wooden bench, unpainted. Long and narrow seat is a plain plank. Legs are planks w/ V-shaped notches cut into center of bottom to create 2 separate feet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21367

Accession Number: 1998.4646

Bench

Bench, painted green. Seat is a solid plank w/ rounded edges. Legs are two solid planks tapered at the top. Stretcher running diagonally from each leg to seat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21368

Accession Number: 1998.4647

Braided rug

Oval braided rug with rectangular piece of Brussels carpet inlaid in center.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 21369

Accession Number: 1998.4648

Bench/ table

Combination bench and table, pine painted ochre. Table top is wide and tilts upward via spikes in bench arm. Bench seat is removable for interior storage. Sides of bench are planks cut into arch at bottom to form bracket feet.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 21370

Accession Number: 1998.4649

Chair cushion

Chair cushion, chintz floral. Round red chintz with yellow flowers and green leaves. Consists of two hand-sewn pieces.

Date: 1919-1930

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

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 21371

Accession Number: 1998.4650

Moccasin

A pair of brown leather moccasins with a navy blue velvet ankle covering. Red accents that extend into laces. Beaded design throughout.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), glass (material), leather, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 21372

Accession Number: 1998.5359AB

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