Historic New England

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23118

Accession Number: 1998.2863.7

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23119

Accession Number: 1998.2863.8

Deck chair

Cane seated folding deck chair, pine frame w/ caning in the 3 major folding sections-- backrest, seat and legrest. Armrests at sides. Back legs are carved to reach floor. Front legs, slightly curved.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23120

Accession Number: 1998.2864

Tree pruner

Very long handled pruner. Wooden handle, painted blue, w/ rope attached at base which extends to top section. Iron pole and spring attached to wooden handle.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23121

Accession Number: 1998.2865

Scythe handle

Scythe handle. Wooden w/ narrower tip and wider base. Smaller handle at mid-section fastened to larger handle by metal band. Metal base at end of handle for fastening scythe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23122

Accession Number: 1998.2866

Scythe handle

Scythe handle. Wooden w/ narrower tip and wider base. Smaller handle at mid-section fastened to larger handle by metal band. Metal base at end of handle for fastening scythe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23123

Accession Number: 1998.2867

Hook

One wrought iron hook w/ long handle w/ small ring at one end and small hook at other end.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23124

Accession Number: 1998.2868

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23125

Accession Number: 1998.2869

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23126

Accession Number: 1998.2870

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23127

Accession Number: 1998.2871

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23128

Accession Number: 1998.2872

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23129

Accession Number: 1998.2873

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23130

Accession Number: 1998.2874

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23131

Accession Number: 1998.2875

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23132

Accession Number: 1998.2876

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23133

Accession Number: 1998.2877

Rake fragment

Hay rake fragment, unfinished wood. No handle. Catalogued as a group w/ 1998.2869-.2878. Many pieces broken and w/ missing prongs. Curved wooden frame to many rake heads.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23134

Accession Number: 1998.2878

Hanging rack

Wooden rack w/ 5 metal coat hoooks, center coat hook placed upside down. 2 unfinished wooden strips act as frame around double hooks. Green rope twisted around frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23135

Accession Number: 1998.2862

Green/orange painted wooden fragments including round wooden drum (l) w/ check fabric sides; 2 tin drums w/ ridges (m,n); 4 large wooden wheels (p,o,r,q); flat circular pieces (a,b,h); shallow boat-shaped pieces (f,k)(footrests?); diamond shaped hollow pieces (e,i,j, and one not numbered). See wo...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23136

Accession Number: 1998.2879A-S

Speaking horn

Tin horn, cone shaped with attached mouthpiece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 23137

Accession Number: 1998.2880

Speaking horn

Tin horn, cone shaped w/ attached mouthpiece. Painted red.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23138

Accession Number: 1998.2881

Hanging rack

Long wooden board w/ metal hooks. Board painted white, nail on each end. 9 hooks on board.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23139

Accession Number: 1998.2882

Pole

Long branch w/ wooden clamp attached to middle, poss. well sweep. Unfinished branch, pine clamp. Wire at top of branch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23140

Accession Number: 1998.2883

Binoculars case

Leather binoculars case w/ long handle. Lid and bottom of case missing. Cotton lining inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23141

Accession Number: 1998.2884

Lid

Large tin cover w/ handle on top. Canvas wrapped around handle. Top of cover is smaller than base. Ring at bottom, side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23142

Accession Number: 1998.2885

Coffeepot

Small tapered turquoise "agateware" coffeepot with blue rim and white interior, v spout, and tin hinged lid with swirl pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, tin (metal)

GUSN: 24945

Accession Number: 1998.5968

Enamel Pitcher with Lid

Green, enamelware pitcher with tan interior and inset lid.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 24946

Accession Number: 1998.5969AB

Eggbeater

"Blue Whirl" stainless steel eggbeater with green plastic handle and grip; new, in original blue box; original shipping label and charge invoice, signed S.M. Field, dated 10/5.

Maker: Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), stainless steel

GUSN: 24947

Accession Number: 1998.5970AB

Eggbeater

Mechanical eggbeater with 2 beaters, gear with large sprockets, and spiral wire grip.

Date: 1915

Maker: United Royalties Corp. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 24948

Accession Number: 1998.5971

Teapot

Small round, ball-shaped teapot with domed, hinged lid with ornament on top; globular makeshift wooden handle, straight spout.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 24949

Accession Number: 1918.1655

Stand, Sauce Boat

Piece from a dinner set. Stand for a sauce boat. White clay body w/ pearl blue glaze. Underglaze of brown transfer printed decoration in pattern called "Carolina/ R. Hall" (printed on body in brown). Features border of rococo-type cartouches w/ berry motif and striped diapers. Platter: shaped rectan...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 24950

Accession Number: 1985.176.2

Pitcher

Light muddy blue or neoclassical blue colored clay body w/ clear glaze on inside. Matte exterior. Squat circular molded body w/ circular foot ring. Applied sprigs of white clay, alternating fern, leaf and bluebell motif. Applied C-scroll handle. Wide circular mouth w/ triangular spout. Lid missing.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes

GUSN: 24951

Accession Number: 1985.179

Conch shell

Off-white exterior; brown interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 24952

Accession Number: 1985.180

Artist's Paint Box

Plain, rectangular mahogany box with brass escutcheon and ring hanger which opens on hinged lid to compartmented watercolor paintbox. Blocks of various dry watercolors and two cavities for water bowls (one missing). Paper label reads: "Superior London Made Water Colors Warranted Soft & Brilliant."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24953

Accession Number: 1985.181AB

Ginger jar

White clay body w/ modified celadon glaze. Slightly swelled cylindrical jar form, rounding shoulders and terminating at short cylindrical neck w/ simple round mouth. Flat recessed bottom. Underglaze blue "willow" pattern, broadly painted w/ boats on water and horse and tree scenic motif. Neck area w...

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 24954

Accession Number: 1985.182AB

Photographic print

Portrait of Henry Colman; head and shoulders view of young man wearing a dress coat. Molded mahogany frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24955

Accession Number: 1985.183

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24956

Accession Number: 1985.184.1

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24957

Accession Number: 1985.184.2

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24958

Accession Number: 1985.184.3

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24959

Accession Number: 1985.184.4

Decanter

Thin-walled, colorless blown glass body. Round body slightly tapered to rounded shoulders and thin cylindrical neck w/ flat circular mouth w/ lip. Flat bottom w/ polished pontil (traces of which remain). Gilt decoration on body w/ chain and ribbon banding w/ floral swag. Free blown flat oval stopper...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24960

Accession Number: 1985.185AB

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a cameo pin. Plain brown dress with white collar; head and shoulders view. Indecipherable pencil inscription on back. Richly molded gesso and gilt frame.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 24961

Accession Number: 1985.186

Bookend

Circular pierced and carved translucent jade medallion w/ bird and acorn motif set into a brass surround w/ bamboo leaf incised decoration (symbol of longevity). The medallion surmounts a rectangular base w/ pierced cherry blossom motif. Ends are hinged at right angle to sheet of rolled brass formin...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), jade (rock)

GUSN: 24962

Accession Number: 1985.187

Fire fender

C-shaped fender w/ thin vertical rods and four supporting horizontal rods. Scalloped motif at top w/ curved brass molding above.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24963

Accession Number: 1985.188

Portrait of a Woman

Rectangular frame covered in brown silk. Oval cutout with brass molding. Head and shoulders miniature of unidentified woman wearing hat with blue flowers.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24964

Accession Number: 1985.189

Fireplace tile

White tin glaze on buff colored clay body. Square. Cobalt-blue hand-painted decoration featuring biblical scenes, primarily from the life of Christ. 22 complete and three partial tiles in situ. Scenes include: 1) Jonah and the whale; 2) Christ preaching in the temple; 3) Christ carrying the cross; 4...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 24965

Accession Number: 1985.190

Candlestand

Rectangular top w/ canted corners supported by vase and ring turned baluster w/ tripod base. The legs are modified cyma curves w/ scrolled-under feet. Table appears to be put together from parts of two different tables, married at a later date. Probably originally a tip-top stand.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 24966

Accession Number: 1985.402

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ shaped edge featuring double cymas or invected corners. Wide flat rim. Deep oval well. Flat bottom. Unmarked.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24967

Accession Number: 1928.673

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ molded shaped edge w/ double cyma or bracket curves at each corner. Wide, very slightly dished rim. Deep oval well. Stilt marks on bottom. Unmarked.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24968

Accession Number: 1928.674

Cup

White clay body w/ bluish-white glaze. Deep circular bowl form tapering to a high circular foot ring. Simple C-shaped handle (missing). Underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration in "willow" pattern, featuring a simple grass sprig in well w/ broadly executed Canton border. Exterior decorated w/ bridg...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 24969

Accession Number: 1985.178

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