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Wooden Privy Seat

Privy board with three graduated-sized holes, sanded and rounded on one side.

Plow

A heavy shaved post with tenoned rod handle and a large shield-shaped iron plow bit attached by a iron strap at the end. The post has a long tenoned shaved diagonal rail about 1/3 the way up from the iron bit.

Tobacconist Carved Symbol

A tall wooden statue of an Indian maiden. Her left foot is slightly forward and her left arm is bent, raised to her waist and supporting a package of prepared tobacco. Several cigar boxes and a bunch of banded cigars are in her right hand, and at her side is a sheaf of tobacco leaves. A blanket is w...

Yarn Winder

The two rectangular uprights are joined by two conforming stretchers or rails. There are two cagelille spools comprised of thin circular wood ends and 8 rod-turned spindles, one upright ending in an "X" form base. The second upright is rounded at the end (12" shorter than the other). All are painted...

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Yarn Winder

A shaved upright holds a frame comprised to two oblong horizontal elements joined by four shaved spindles. All are raised on a heavy pyriform base and are unpainted. The frame pivots and can be removed.

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Clock Reel

A rectangular post with a turned ball finial holds the turned reel with 5 turned posts that have rod turned ends. The post is pierced at the mid-section for a saw-tooth edge (gear). It is all raised on a heavy trapezodial base with notched edges and 3 splayed, turned feet.

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Chest of Drawers

A rectangular overhanging top with a molded edge on a chest and four graduated drawers with a thumb molded edge, all raised on a bracket base. The end boards have a shaped cut-out base. Each drawer has two round turned knobs.

Candle Mold

A rectangular tray at the top with drip channels along the long side and handles at the short ends. It has 16 openings for the candle forms below and a rectangular base.

Whittled Wooden Hooks and Linked Chain

Three whittled wood chain links- 2 are attached to hooks, and 1 is attached to a swivel. Each is carved from one piece of wood. Two hooks date to 1834. They are of a medium brown color and lightweight wood (possibly stained or colored balsa).

Hand Pump

Roughly an octagonal red-painted hand pump, with metal fixtures attached to a wood and tin plunger with metal wire. There is indentation along one side for holding. Repair made to pegged anchoring of pump handle held by a wooden pin. A bent ring is attached to the top of the pump for hanging on a wa...

Wooden Shoe Last

Carved cobbler's wooden shoe last, long and narrow, with a hole for threading (and string) to hang it. It is a solid medium brown wood.

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Bootjack

Of tapered rectangular form with one end a "U" shaped cut-out and a rectangular wood piece nailed to the base of the cut-out; the other, a narrow end pierced with a hanging hole. It is unpainted and the surface is impressed with overlapping circles.

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Fetters

Two iron "U" shaped forms joined by links of chain and an iron bar with loops at each end.

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Checkerboard

A rectangular piece of wooden plank with a grid for checkers drawn in pencil and incised into the wood. It is painted red in alternating squares- 8 up and 8 across. A depression was carved on the edge of the board for checkers [now missing or elsewhere]. The incised grids, perhaps for other games, a...

Trade Sign for a Watchmaker

A sign carved in the form of a pocketwatch, with a gold frame surrounding a white painted face with black roman numerals, hands and second hand dial. The hands have shaped ends and centers. In a gilt case and ball stem with an iron ring. It is double-sided. The time is: 8.18 1/2 and 47 1/2.

Carved Owl Scarecrow

Carved and painted wooden owl with metal ears, on a metal base, detailed in brown, white, black, yellow and green paint.

Box

It has a rectangular lid with cleated ends and a molded edge with "staple" hinges. It is over a conforming box that is chip-carved with sawtooth rings and a sawtooth front ends, as well as a molded base. Six-board box with no feet. There are no signs of a till. Also, iron lock plate with two keyhol...

Elizabeth Ross (Mrs. William Tyng), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3639-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Singleton Copley titled "Elizabeth Ross (Mrs. William Tyng)". It depicts a woman with light hair in an elegant gown, holding a bird on her raised left hand. The painting is framed with an ornate border.

Richard Ward, Colonial Governor of Rhode Island, Painting Possibly by John Singleton Copley, 3640-B

The image is a photograph of a painting depicting Richard Ward, who was a Colonial Governor of Rhode Island. The subject is presented in formal attire with a white cravat, dark coat, and shoulder adornments. The photograph was taken by Frank William Bayley, and the painting is possibly attributed to...

Winslow Warren, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3641-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Winslow Warren. The portrait shows a man in a formal coat with buttons and a white cravat. The painting is oval-shaped and set within a frame. The photograph was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Colonel George Watson, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3642-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Colonel George Watson. Colonel Watson is portrayed standing, holding a document, and dressed in a formal coat adorned with detailed embroidery and buttons. A table beside him holds writing implements and additional papers.

Mrs. George Watson (Elizabeth Oliver), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3643-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Mrs. George Watson (Elizabeth Oliver). The subject is shown standing, wearing an elegant dress with lace details and a bow at the waist. She holds the edge of her dress in one hand, while her other hand rests on a table hold...

Watson ad the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3644-B

The image depicts the painting "Watson and the Shark" by John Singleton Copley. In the scene, a group of men in a small boat are attempting to rescue a person from the water. The person in the water is reaching out as a large shark is approaching. The background includes several ships at sea. The pa...

Watson ad the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3645-B

The image depicts the painting "Watson and the Shark" by John Singleton Copley, photographed by Frank William Bayley. It shows a dramatic scene at sea with a young man in the water near an approaching shark. Several people are in a boat attempting a rescue, with one person holding a pole directed to...

Mary Oxnard Watts, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3646-B

The image showcases a portrait of Mary Oxnard Watts, painted by John Singleton Copley and photographed by Frank William Bayley. The subject is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dress with a lace-trimmed bodice and an open shawl. She has a floral decoration in her hair and is framed in an ornately...

Reverend William Welsteed, Painting Possibly by John Singleton Copley or Joseph Badger, 3647-B

This is a photograph of a painting depicting Reverend William Welsteed, possibly by artists John Singleton Copley or Joseph Badger, taken by Frank William Bayley. The portrait shows a man with long hair wearing a dark robe and a white clerical collar. The painting is framed with an ornate border.

Portrait of a Lady, Painting by Allan Ramsay, 3648-B

The image is a photograph of a painting titled "Portrait of a Lady" by Allan Ramsay, taken by Frank William Bayley. It features a woman seated, wearing an elegant gown with lace details and a floral decoration in her hair. She rests one arm on a draped fabric, and there are trees faintly visible in ...

Hannah Loring (Mrs. Joshua Winslow), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3649-B

The image features a painting by John Singleton Copley, showing Hannah Loring (Mrs. Joshua Winslow). She is depicted in a formal pose, wearing an elegant dress adorned with lace and a floral decoration. Her right hand is touching a branch with roses, and she has a floral accessory in her hair. The p...

Portrait of a Woman by Joseph Blackburn and Portrait of a Mathematician by Ferdinand Bol, 3650-B

The image depicts a gallery setting with two portraits. In the foreground, there is an easel holding a painting of a woman by Joseph Blackburn, featuring her in an elegant dress next to a vase with flowers. Mounted on the wall in the background is a framed portrait of a mathematician by Ferdinand Bo...

Portrait of a Boy, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3651-B

This is a photograph of a painting titled "Portrait of a Boy" by John Singleton Copley. The painting, framed ornately, features a young boy standing in a poised manner. He is dressed in period attire, including a coat with buttons and knee-length breeches. He holds an object that appears to be a whi...

Unidentified Military Officer, Painting Possibly by John Singleton Copley, 3652-B

The image is a photograph of a painting depicting an unidentified military officer, possibly Napoleon Bonaparte. The officer is wearing a dark military coat adorned with epaulettes and a prominent light sash with a belt plate inscribes with "B." He is also wearing a bicorne hat with a decorative plu...

Portrait of an Unidentified Military Officer, Painting Possibly by John Singleton Copley, 3653-B

The image is a portrait of an unidentified military officer, depicted in a painting that is photographed by Frank William Bayley. The officer is shown in formal military attire with a prominent jacket featuring distinctive horizontal decorations or buttons. The framing of the portrait suggests it mi...

Unidentified Woman with Fur Coat and Hat, Painting by Joseph DeCamp, 3654-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by Joseph DeCamp. It depicts a woman wearing a fur coat and a fur hat. She is shown in profile with a gentle expression, against a plain background.

Amy Taylor Dickson (Mrs. John Dickson), Painting by John Neagle, 3655-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Neagle featuring Amy Taylor Dickson (Mrs. John Dickson). The subject is portrayed in a formal, seated pose, wearing an elaborate headdress and a dark garment with a light-colored, lacy shawl.

John Coney, Painting by Jeremiah Dummer, 3656-B

The image is a photograph taken by Frank William Bayley of a painting by Jeremiah Dummer titled "John Coney." The painting features a man wearing a formal robe and a white neckcloth, with long, curly hair. The portrait is oval-shaped with an ornate frame.

Mary Coney, Painting by Jeremiah Dummer, 3657-B

The image is a photograph of a painting titled "Mary Coney" by Jeremiah Dummer, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The painting depicts a woman in a formal pose, adorned in clothing with visible detailing around the neckline. The artwork is enclosed in an ornate oval frame.

Inscription on John Coney's Portrait, by Jeremiah Dummer, 3658-B

The image depicts an inscription on the portrait of John Coney, created by Jeremiah Dummer and photographed by Frank William Bayley. The inscription reads: "Effigies John Coney A Etat 53 Depicta à Jeremiah Dummer Anno Domi 1708." The text is in a decorative script and is displayed on a textured sur...

Inscription on Mary Coney's Portrait, by Jeremiah Dummer, 3659-B

The image shows an inscription on Mary Coney's portrait. The text reads: "Effigies Mary Cony A Etat 48 Depicta a Jeremiah Dummer Anno Dom 1708."

Inscription on Jeremiah Dummer's Self-Portrait, 3660-B

The image shows an inscription on the back of Jeremiah Dummer's self-portrait. The inscription is written in a cursive script and includes information in Latin, such as "Anno 1691" and age-related details "A Etat 46." The surface of the canvas is marked by visible crosshatch patterns from the weave ...

Jeremiah Dummer, Self-Portrait, 3661-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley capturing a self-portrait of Jeremiah Dummer. It shows a man with long, curly hair wearing a coat and a white cravat. He is facing slightly to the side, with his hand visible at the chest level. The composition is oval within a rectangular frame.

Anna Dummer, Painting by Jeremiah Dummer, 3662-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by Jeremiah Dummer, depicting Anna Dummer. The portrait is set in an oval frame and shows a woman with an updo hairstyle, wearing a garment with a draped neckline.

William Dunlap, Self-Portrait, 3663-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a self-portrait by William Dunlap. It depicts a man in formal attire with a high-collared shirt, facing slightly to his right. The portrait is framed in a simple, light-colored frame.

Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Henry Benbridge, 3664-B

The image is a photographed painting by Henry Benbridge, depicting Benjamin Franklin. It features a bust portrait of Franklin, showing him with long hair and dressed in period attire, including a coat and a cravat. The painting has been photographed by Frank William Bayley.

Gray Briggs, Painting by John Durand, 3665-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Durand, captured by Frank William Bayley. It features a portrait of a man named Gray Briggs. The man is depicted in formal attire with a coat and visible buttons, set against a plain background. The painting is framed.

Dorothy Pleasants Briggs (Mrs, John Nicholas), Painting by John Durand, 3666-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Durand, captured by Frank William Bayley. It depicts Dorothy Pleasants Briggs, also known as Mrs. John Nicholas. In the painting, she is holding a stringed musical instrument and is wearing a necklace. The portrait is framed with an ornate border.

Frau Mierle, Painting by Frank Duveneck, 3667-B

The image shows a painting titled "Frau Mierle" by Frank Duveneck, photographed by Frank William Bayley. It depicts a woman with a solemn expression, wearing a dark garment with lace cuffs and a necklace with a pendant. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back, and she is framed in a straigh...

Lieutentant Governor William Stoughton, Painting by Evert Duyckinck, 3668-B

The image shows a painting of Lieutenant Governor William Stoughton, created by Evert Duyckinck. It is a portrait contained within an ornate frame, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The subject is depicted with long hair, dressed in period attire with a decorative collar.

Jonathan Pinkney, Jr. and Elizabeth Munroe (Mrs. Jonathan Pinkney, Jr.), Portrait Miniatures by James Peale, 3669-B

The image features two oval miniature portraits. On the left is a portrait of a woman wearing a headscarf and a ruffled garment. On the right is a portrait of a man, identified as Jonathan Pinkney, Jr., wearing a dark coat and a white shirt. Both portraits are framed and suspended against a dark bac...

Jonathan Pinkney, Jr. and Elizabeth Munroe (Mrs. Jonathan Pinkney, Jr.), Portrait Miniatures out of Pendant Frames, Paintings by James Peale, 3670-B

The image features two portrait miniatures side by side, depicted as being out of their pendant frames. On the left is a portrait of Mrs. Jonathan Pinkney, Jr. (Elizabeth Munroe), and on the right is Jonathan Pinkney, Jr. The portraits are paintings by James Peale and were photographed by Frank Will...

Possibly Mr. Garnder, Painting Possibly by Ralph Earl, 3671-B

The image features a portrait of a man with white hair, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. The painting is attributed to possibly Ralph Earl, and it is photographed by Frank William Bayley. The background is plain, highlighting the subject's upper body.