Historic New England

Ax head

Ax head; rectangular shape w/ curved blade end and hole for handle; some remnants of handle left inside hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21333

Accession Number: 1998.4614

Ax head

Ax head; rectangular shape w/ curved blade end and hole for handle; some remnants of handle left inside hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21334

Accession Number: 1998.4615

Ax head

Ax head; rectangular shape w/ curved blade end and hole for handle; some remnants of handle left inside hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21335

Accession Number: 1998.4616

Log splicer

Iron log splicer; thin, rectangular form w/ pointed bladed bottom edge and rounded head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21336

Accession Number: 1998.4617

Log splicer

Iron log splicer; thin, rectangular form w/ pointed bladed bottom edge and rounded head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21337

Accession Number: 1998.4618

Log splicer

Iron log splicer; thin, rectangular form w/ pointed bladed bottom edge and rounded head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21338

Accession Number: 1998.4619

Log splicer

Iron log splicer; thin, rectangular form w/ pointed bladed bottom edge and rounded head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21339

Accession Number: 1998.4620

Log splicer

Iron log splicer; thin, rectangular form w/ pointed bladed bottom edge and rounded head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21340

Accession Number: 1998.4621

Log splicer

Iron log splicer; thin, rectangular form w/ pointed bladed bottom edge and rounded head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21341

Accession Number: 1998.4622

Urn

Broken cast iron urn; base broken off; flower-like shape w/ scalloped body, overhanging lip and bulbous waist; base is square w/ broken stem attached; painted black.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21342

Accession Number: 1998.4623AB

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: 21343

Accession Number: 1998.4624

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

Basket

Round basket constructed of thin woven reeds painted white; no handle.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21204

Accession Number: 1998.4144

Basket

Tall round basket constructed of thin reeds; wider rim and base. Stubs where handle once was.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21205

Accession Number: 1998.4145

Basket

Tall oval picnic basket, constructed of woven reeds stained brown. Removable lid. Two handles at sides, adjustable. Interior lined in black cloth.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21206

Accession Number: 1998.4146

Basket

Bonnet-shaped basket, w/ rim that flares outward, constructed of tiny reeds. High bail handle at center (broken).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21207

Accession Number: 1998.4147

Basket

Round basket w/ high sides constructed of woven reeds. Thicker rim; square bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21208

Accession Number: 1998.4148

Basket

Oval basket w/ high sides--constructed of tiny reeds. Horizontal flat handle across midsection of rim, flush w/ rim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21209

Accession Number: 1998.4149

Basket

Oval basket constructed of thin woven reeds. Thicker rim and base. Bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21210

Accession Number: 1998.4150

Basket

Low rectangular basket constructed of wide reeds woven diagonally. Round bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21211

Accession Number: 1998.4151

Basket

Round basket constructed of reeds woven together tightly. Round bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21212

Accession Number: 1998.4152

Basket

Round basket w/ high sides. Constructed of woven reeds. Bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21213

Accession Number: 1998.4153

Basket

Round basket w/ high sides. Constructed of woven reeds. Thicker rim; square bail handle fixed at center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 21214

Accession Number: 1998.4154

Steam gauge

Steam gauge for measuring steam pressure on experimental steam ship. Round steel or tin base w/ dial painted white w/ black details. Wide base w/ nail holes. 1998.4155A is instrument, 1998.4155B is long metal shaft that tapers at the bottom.

Date: 1851-1870

Maker: Ashcroft, E. H. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21215

Accession Number: 1998.4155AB

Steam gauge

Steam gauge for measuring steam pressure on experimental steam ship. Round steel or tin base w/ dial painted white w/ black details. Glass over dial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21216

Accession Number: 1998.5475

Steam gauge

Steam gauge for measuring steam pressure on experimental steam ship. Round steel or tin base w/ dial painted white w/ black details. Wide base w/ nail holes. Glass over dial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Ashcroft Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21217

Accession Number: 1998.4157

Shelves

Shelf unit for resting against wall. Three rows of shelves constructed of plain planks set into sides that are curved at the top much like the top of a boat rudder. All painted white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21218

Accession Number: 1998.4156

Croquet set box

Box for a croquet set. Low and rectangular box w/ hinged lid, painted black. Two hooks at sides for locking lid.

Date: 1869-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21219

Accession Number: 1998.4158

Smoke bell

Milk glass smoke bell. Tulip-shaped w/ edges scalloped in a ruffle pattern. Ruffle and top loop hook are green.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21220

Accession Number: 1998.4159.1

Smoke bell

Milk glass smoke bell. Tulip-shaped w/ edges scalloped in a ruffle pattern. Ruffle and top loop hook are green.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21221

Accession Number: 1998.4159.2

Smoke bell

Milk glass smoke bell. Tulip-shaped w/ edges scalloped in a ruffle pattern. Ruffle and top loop hook are green.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21222

Accession Number: 1998.4159.3

Smoke bell

One milk glass smoke bell. Tulip-shaped w/ edges scalloped in a ruffle pattern. Ruffle and top loop hook are light blue.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21223

Accession Number: 1998.4160

Lamp shade

Milk glass lamp shade. Shade narrow toward the top and flares out again at rim. Wide and open bottom.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21224

Accession Number: 1998.4161

Lamp shade

Milk glass lamp shade. Shade narrow toward the top and flares out again at rim. Wide and open bottom.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21225

Accession Number: 1998.4162

Lamp shade

Milk glass lamp shade. Shade narrow toward the top and flares out again at rim. Wide and open bottom.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21226

Accession Number: 1998.4163

Lamp shade

Clear glass lamp shade. Low dome w/ cylindrical rim at top for fixing over lamp shaft. Seams visible at sides. Open bottom.

Date: 1882-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21227

Accession Number: 1998.4164

Lamp shade

Clear glass lamp shade. Low dome w/ cylindrical rim at top for fixing over lamp shaft. Seams visible at sides. Open bottom.

Date: 1882-1890

Maker: Schneider, B. B. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21228

Accession Number: 1998.4165

Lamp shade

Clear glass lamp shade. Low dome w/ cylindrical rim at top for fixing over lamp shaft. Seams visible at sides. Open bottom.

Date: 1882-1890

Maker: Schneider, B. B. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21229

Accession Number: 1998.4166

Wind chime

Home-made scarecrow chime made of tin pot lids. Top is complete lid with handle and holes into which string is run. Ends of string are tied tin lids to tea canisters and wafers that rattle when moved.

Date: 1880-1920

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

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21230

Accession Number: 1998.4167

Kerosene lantern

Kerosene barn lantern, tin. Base is molded. Body of lantern is glass globe secured by tin framing arms. Tin cap set on top of globe; wire bail handle at center of top is adjustable.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Dietz Tubular Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21231

Accession Number: 1998.4168

Glass chimney

16 clear glass chimneys, of different sizes and shapes. Most have narrow bases, bulbous bodies and narrow rims. All stored in a cardboard box w/out a lid.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21232

Accession Number: 1998.4174

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