Historic New England

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Iron brace w/ shaped centerpiece and pivoting arched "handle" connected to square nail constructed wood tray by thin rope.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14303

Accession Number: 1986.320

Roasting pan

Oblong stepped form w/ projecting handle at each end. A pan for stove? griddle?

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14304

Accession Number: 1986.321

Candle box

Cylindrical form w/ hinged lid; double rectangular tabs for hanging.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14305

Accession Number: 1986.322

Storage box

5 board rectangular form w/ open top; 3 sides covered w/ wallpaper printed in pattern of classical flower heads and shaped reserves in brown and white enclosing marbelized green lozenges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 14306

Accession Number: 1986.323

Cradle

Splayed sides; corner posts at head topped with urn and ball finial; foot post topped with bun finials; shaped rockers; unfinished wood.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14307

Accession Number: 1986.324

Ironing board

Oblong board; round at one end and square at other; on folding frame; adjusted by rope; top covered w/ wool blanket and muslin sheet.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14308

Accession Number: 1986.325

Kettle

Compressed spherical form w/ gooseneck spout; arched bail handle w/ hooked terminals that fit into tab extensions; raised on 3 short feet; prominent seams to body and spout.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14309

Accession Number: 1986.326

Drying rack

Gray-painted 3 part wood rack connected by beige canvas hinges nailed to end posts of each part. Each section comprised of 2 uprights joined by 2 horizontal nails. A standing rack.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14310

Accession Number: 1986.328

Close stool

Square panelled box w/ molded hinged lid; turned squat baluster feet; fitted interior w/ ironstone bowl; stained.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 14311

Accession Number: 1986.329

Close stool

Square form overhanging hinged lid; panelled sides, shaped feet, and interior w/ 2 piece wood seat; porcelain receptical; dark stain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14312

Accession Number: 1986.330

Cane

Slightly tapered slender rustic stick w/ regularly spaced knots; metal tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14313

Accession Number: 1986.332

Basket

Rectangular form w/ rigid arched handle and cross-piece at center; hook at one end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14214

Accession Number: 1986.242

Wooden side chair; painted brown w/ painted gold florette and circle decoration on crest. Three spindle back w/ turned front legs and paired front stretchers; splayed back legs; paired plain stretchers; caned seat.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14215

Accession Number: 1986.245

Trunk

Trunk. Wood, paper with geometric pattern, metal, leather. Rectangular flat top, patterned-paper covered wood trunk with wood ribs and metal strapping; interior lined with green and white paper; heavy leather strap side handles. Contains blankets, paisley shawls, and Indian rug.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Tyler, J. L. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14216

Accession Number: 1986.246

Oil lamp

Cast metal figure of a standing female Indian w/ one hand resting on a tree stump and the other raised to head. She wears a short "feather" skirt, feather crown, and a panther(?) skin over her shoulder and down her back. The figure is bronze colored and mounted on a square black marble base. Font of...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock), metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14217

Accession Number: 1986.247

Cake basket

Shaped bail handle w/ cast scrollwork on circular bowl w/ raised and arched rim and pedestal base. Band of tassels around bowl and base. Incised deoices(?) at outer rim. Medallion w/ crane and bamboo at well.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Derby Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 14218

Accession Number: 1986.248

Lamp base

In the form of an elongated, ornate ewer w/ "C" scroll handle and shaped spout; the body cast w/ various Renaissance inspired motifs: cupids, leaves, beading, masks, entertwined vines; bronze finish.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal

GUSN: 14219

Accession Number: 1986.249

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