Historic New England

Iron

Eye shaped form w/ removable cover; triangular shaped hole on cover; 2 thin raised iron pieces around center hole.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20542

Accession Number: 1998.3706

Iron

Eye shaped form w/ removable cover; triangular shaped hole on cover; 2 thin raised iron pieces around center hole.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20543

Accession Number: 1998.3708

Iron

Eye shaped form w/ removable cover; triangular shaped hole on cover; 2 thin raised iron pieces around center hole.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20544

Accession Number: 1998.3709

Iron

Eye shaped form w/ removable cover; triangular shaped hole on cover; 2 thin raised iron pieces around center hole. Thick arched handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20545

Accession Number: 1998.3707

Trivet

Trivet for iron; arched shape; arched open center w/ flat piece across.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20546

Accession Number: 1998.3710

Trivet

Trivet for iron; arched shape; arched open center and crown w/ cross inside center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: N. R. Streeter & Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20547

Accession Number: 1998.3711

Steamer

Covered tin cylinder container/steamer(?) w/ spout and w/ brass label; squared handle on side; cover w/ squared handle on top.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Chamberlin, S. W. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20548

Accession Number: 1998.3712AB

Milk jug

Tin milk container w/ oval handle at top, no lid, no spout. Smaller neck than base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20549

Accession Number: 1998.3713

Coffeepot

Tin coffee pot w/ hinged lid, white knob on top of lid; spout extends from middle of body, handle near top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20550

Accession Number: 1998.3714

Chocolate pot

Tin coffee pot w/ 2 handles, one at bottom of body and one on side near top. Spout extends from mid-section and is across from lower handle. Hinged lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20551

Accession Number: 1998.3715

Hallstand

Cast iron hall stand in the shape of a tree, with small oval mirror and hooks in its branches, and large loop for umbrellas and canes; with ivory painted shell shaped drip pan.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20552

Accession Number: 1998.5879

Chocolate pot

Tin pot with hinged lid and ring on end of lid. Spout extends from middle of body, handle on side (90 degrees from spout).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20553

Accession Number: 1998.3716

Oil jug

Tin oil container w/ wooden handle on wire and side tin handle near top. Small spout w/ slip cover for closure. Screwable top lid, small.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20554

Accession Number: 1998.3717

Milk jug

Tin milk container w/ cover. Handle on lid and handle near top of jug. Top of jug smaller than base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20555

Accession Number: 1998.3718AB

Chocolate pot

Extra large tin coffee pitcher w/ hinged lid, ring on end of lid. Spout extends from mid-section. 2 handles: one near base of pitcher, one on side near top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20556

Accession Number: 1998.3719

Coffeepot

Tin coffee pot w/ hinged lid and wooden knob on top of lid. Large handle and small spout, triangular, extending from top of pot.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20557

Accession Number: 1998.3720

Cream jug

Tin cream jug w/ lid. Handle on lid and handle on side of jug. Neck of jug is smaller than body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20558

Accession Number: 1998.3721AB

Etagere, also described as a "whatnot". Ebonized cherry. Top is wider than base, with molded edges. Two shelves with decorative wheel element between top and middle shelf. Fretwork gallery above edge of bottom shelf. Legs between middle and bottom shelf are fluted. Legs below bottom shelf have ho...

Date: 1883

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cherry (wood), staining, ebony (color), fretwork

GUSN: 20559

Accession Number: 1998.5880

Lamp heater ?

Tin cylindrical portable heater w/ fitted teakettle as lid. Perforated body of lamp w/ tin piece in center for flame. Handle on side and knob to alter flame. Kettle on top has top handle and spout.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20560

Accession Number: 1998.3722AB

Milk jug

Large tin milk jug w/ wooden handle on wire piece. Lid on jug has crown finial. Neck of jug is smaller than base. Handle at base of jug.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20561

Accession Number: 1998.3723AB

Mirror

Small oval mirror in cast iron frame and stand, cast flower border, painted.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20562

Accession Number: 1998.5881

Milk jug

Extra large tin milk jug w/ wooden handle on wire piece. Lid on jug has tin handle. Neck of jug is smaller than base. Hanlde at base of jug.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20563

Accession Number: 1998.3724AB

Milk jug

Medium sized tin milk jug w/ lid. Handle near neck of jug. Neck smaller than base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 20564

Accession Number: 1998.3725AB

Carpenter's square

Cast-iron carpenter's square, engraved w/ measurements and numbers. Splashes of white paint.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Hawes (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20265

Accession Number: 1998.3426

Whetstone

Whetstone. Fits inside a rectangular mahogany case w/ removeable lid. Surface of whetstone slightly chipped.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), stone (rock)

GUSN: 20266

Accession Number: 1998.3427

Block plane

Block plane; painted green on bottom; rectangular shape w/ goose-necked handle; blade at bottom next to opening for woodshavings.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20267

Accession Number: 1998.3428

Potato slicer

Wooden potato slicer w/ adjustable blade; flat rectangular shape w/ blade in middle; metal nut(?) on side for adjusting blade; hole at top for hanging on wall.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: Disston & Morss (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20268

Accession Number: 1998.3429

Rattrap

Rat trap; paper label attached on back w/ directions for bating; rounded flat piece on bottom w/ perpendicular wooden piece w/ hook to secure metal wire; springs on back behind perpendicular piece; hole in bottom for bait.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20269

Accession Number: 1998.3430

Bracket

Cast iron bracket w/ 4 holes; long rectangular shape w/ rounded handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20270

Accession Number: 1998.3431

Portable kerosene stove

Small portable kerosene stove; base w/ 4 feet; 2 miniature tin burner units w/ knobs attached for controlling the flame; 2 iron burners on top.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: O.O. & G.S. Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 20271

Accession Number: 1998.3432

Rufkote

Rufkote (plastic stone for walls) package; instructions inside for mixing; printed picture on front of hallway w/ trade name; also printed pictures of use and printed history inside.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: H.B. Wiggin's Sons Co. (Manufacturer) The Weaver Mailing Env. & Box Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 20272

Accession Number: 1998.3433

Ball bearings

Package of "Lovell Cycle" ball bearings of various sizes; addressed to Miss J.A. Tucker; two stamps postmarked from Boston, Mass.; printed picture of bicycle on package.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: John P. Lovell Arms Co., Manufacturers (Manufacturer) The Weaver Mailing Env. & Box Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: lead (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 20273

Accession Number: 1998.3434

Ball bearings

Package of "Lovell Cycle" ball bearings of various sizes; addressed to Miss J.A. Tucker; printed picture of bicycle on package.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: John P. Lovell Arms Co., Manufacturers (Manufacturer) The Weaver Mailing Env. & Box Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: lead (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 20274

Accession Number: 1998.3435

Shelf

Grained shelf; shelf has two shelves inside; rounded edges on front top of sides.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20275

Accession Number: 1998.3436.1

Shelf

Grained shelf; shelf has two shelves inside; rounded edges on front top of sides.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20276

Accession Number: 1998.3436.2

Mop

"Servelle" paper floor mop w/ instructions on package and illustration showing use--printed in green.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: Household Paper Products, Inc. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 20277

Accession Number: 1998.3437

Removable comb

Removable comb in wrapper w/ instructions on front of wrapper; long metal comb w/ short teeth and sliding metal pieces at ends to attach to dust pan.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20278

Accession Number: 1998.3438

Metal hardware

Box of misc. hardware; various sizes and shapes; brackets, hooks, blades, screws, etc.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal), metal, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20279

Accession Number: 1998.3439

Chain

Box of different lengths of chain; also various thicknesses.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 20280

Accession Number: 1998.3440

Chicken cage handle

Chicken band; cylindrical wooden piece w/ brass wire through center; wire bent upwards at ends like a flexed arm.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20281

Accession Number: 1998.3441

Chicken cage handle

Chicken band; cylindrical wooden piece w/ brass wire through center; wire bent upwards at ends like a flexed arm.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20282

Accession Number: 1998.3442

Chicken cage handle

Chicken band; cylindrical wooden piece w/ brass wire through center; wire bent upwards at ends like a flexed arm.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: New York Package Handle Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 20283

Accession Number: 1998.3443

Box

Wooden box w/ high handle filled w/ misc. tools (mallets, hammers, trowels, punches, etc.); unfinished and rugged looking.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20284

Accession Number: 1998.3444

Spade blade

Spade blade; diamond shaped w/ partial handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20285

Accession Number: 1998.3445

Chisel handle

Chisel handle; pear-shaped w/ brown stained ring around bottom; broken at top where chisel is missing.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20286

Accession Number: 1998.3446

Chisel blade

Chisel blade; long rectangular shape w/ rounded handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20287

Accession Number: 1998.3447

Chisel blade

Chisel blade; long rectangular shape w/ rounded handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20288

Accession Number: 1998.3448

Chisel blade

Chisel blade; long rectangular shape w/ rounded handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20289

Accession Number: 1998.3449

Ax head

Axe head w/ slot for handle and pointed back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 20290

Accession Number: 1998.3450

Metal fragment

Misc. cast steel fragment w/ handle and 2 pronged(?) end; handle w/ indentation.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Hawke, H. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20291

Accession Number: 1998.3451

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