Historic New England

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

Iron fragments

Asst. iron fragments, some attached to wood. Stored in crate.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23270

Accession Number: 1998.3011

Crate

Wooden crate, unfinished w/ black lettering.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23271

Accession Number: 1998.3012

Bench

Wooden bench fragment, painted green. Full size bench w/ broken armrests and backrest. 6 posts remaining in back, 3 posts remaining on one arm. Straight legged w/ stretchers running full length.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23272

Accession Number: 1998.3013

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid, 3 wooden bands on lid. Iron banding around corners and rims. Leather covering wood below lid. 2 hinges in back, one buckle in front. Cotton holds inside lid. 2 wire handles on sides.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23273

Accession Number: 1998.3014

Stool

Wooden stool w/ 4 legs, 2 of different shapes. Stool seat painted black and has white paint splattered. Wire connecting legs near base, creating cross section.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23274

Accession Number: 1998.3015

Trunk

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid and wooden banding on lid and on base. Metal banding at corners and rims. Thick leather handles on sides. 2 hinges on back, 3 buckles in front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23275

Accession Number: 1998.3016

Shingle

Lot of wooden shingles, asst. sizes. Some painted, most unfinished.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23276

Accession Number: 1998.3017

Glass panes

Several lots of colorless glass panes, asst. sizes, some broken. Green protective pads stored w/ glass sheets.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23277

Accession Number: 1998.3018

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "small."

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23278

Accession Number: 1998.3019

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "large complete."

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23279

Accession Number: 1998.3020

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "Piazza Purple/ some complete." Asst. sizes, some broken.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23280

Accession Number: 1998.3021

Glass panes

A lot of colorless glass panes, marked "large complete or nearly so." Green protective pad stored w/ glass.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 23281

Accession Number: 1998.3022

Watering trough

Large wooden feeding trough, unfinished wood. Top wider than bottom.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23282

Accession Number: 1998.3023

Drawer

Wooden drawer w/ leather handle on front, unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23283

Accession Number: 1998.3024

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished. Canvas strap around handle of oar.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23284

Accession Number: 1998.3025

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23285

Accession Number: 1998.3026

Oar

Long oar, wooden, unfinished. Iron strip on handle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23286

Accession Number: 1998.3027

Sled

Wooden sleigh, single wooden blade, 6 cross pieces on frame. Iron pieces joining blade to frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23287

Accession Number: 1998.3028

Monogram carving

Fretsawn polychrome monogram, large wooden circle painted green w/ "RHT" carved inside and painted yellow, blue and red. Monogram is broken on one side. Scroll-style to lettering.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23288

Accession Number: 1998.3029

Drill

Large corkscrew drill, wrought iron. Bent handle to create rectangular shape for leverage. Pointed tip below twisted section for drilling.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23289

Accession Number: 1998.3030

Ice pick

Large iron ice pick on rope. Figure 8 attachment between pick and rope. Slight curve to pick.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rope, wrought

GUSN: 23290

Accession Number: 1998.3031

Crate

Wooden crate w/ black and white paper covering w/ Chinese design. Image of 2 figures on sides holding central decorated folding screen. Butterfly beneath, leaves above. Bottom of crate missing. Blank paper lining inside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23291

Accession Number: 1998.3032

Ax handle

Ax handle, unfinished wood. Very worn tip.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23292

Accession Number: 1998.3033

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline. Ruffles around collar and sleeve. 2 buttons at neck for front closure.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23544

Accession Number: 1998.1730

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front, V-shaped. Embroidery on front piece, collar and cuffs. 5 buttons for front closure. Cuff also has tucks.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23545

Accession Number: 1998.1731

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks on neckline, embroidery on cuffs and collar and inserted between tucks. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23546

Accession Number: 1998.1732

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front. Large collar w/ embroidery, also on cuff. Tucks on cuff. Embroidery on front piece. 6 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23547

Accession Number: 1998.1733

Slip

Cotton slip decorated w/ pink ribbon around neck and shoulder straps and around waist. Scalloped embroidery at bottom of legs and polka dots on front, chest. 6 buttons for front closure, eyelet trim. Open crotch. Tucks on back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23548

Accession Number: 1998.1734

Slip

Cotton slip, sleeveless w/ embroidered trim on neckline and shoulder straps and at base on ruffle. Embroidery design--leaf and daisy. 4 buttons for closure. Embroidery around waistline.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23549

Accession Number: 1998.1735

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ embroidery around V-shaped neckline and on sleeve.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23550

Accession Number: 1998.1736

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ small lace trim around neckline. Scalloped bottom w/ crotchpiece--3 button closure. One strap broken at top, one strap missing. Embroidered ribbon on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23551

Accession Number: 1998.1737

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim on neckline and as shoulder straps. 4 buttons and one ribbon for front closure. Embroidery at waistline and inset in necklace. Bottom of slip has crotch closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23552

Accession Number: 1998.1738

Slip

Cotton slip w/ straps and eyelet trim around straight neckline.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23553

Accession Number: 1998.1739

Slip

Cotton sleeveless slip w/ lace and embroidery around rounded neckline and lace shoulder straps. Lace trim on base.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23554

Accession Number: 1998.1740

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ eyelet trim and embroidery around scallop trimmed neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23555

Accession Number: 1998.1741

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ embroidered flowers and pink ribbon trim around neckline. Scalloped trim around base and neck.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 23556

Accession Number: 1998.1742

Slip

Sleeveless cotton slip w/ lace trim around neckline. Cotton straps.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23557

Accession Number: 1998.1743

Slip

Short sleeve cotton slip w/ large lace sleeves and lace trim around scoop neck. Ribbon around neckline, 2 semi-circular lace and embroidery inserts. Fabric bunched in front at chest.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23558

Accession Number: 1998.1744

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Ruffle and lace trim at bottom, ribbon around waist for closure. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23559

Accession Number: 1998.1745

Pantaloons

Pair of pantaloons. Eyelet trim at bottom. Ribbon around waist for closure. Tucks in front. Crotch opening.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23560

Accession Number: 1998.1746

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