Historic New England

Canning jar

Canning jar; glass w/ wire handle.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 19227

Accession Number: 1998.988

Hanging shelf

Walnut hanging shelf w/ curved top and brackets w/ stylized acorn drop pendants.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19228

Accession Number: 1998.989

Bowl

Small wooden bowl; brown stained to show graining.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: myrtle (wood)

GUSN: 19229

Accession Number: 1998.990

Egg timer

3 minute egg timer; wooden w/ glass hourglass inside; black and red patterned wallpaper-like covering glued to wooden surface.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19230

Accession Number: 1998.991

Shot glass

Small glass w/ toothpicks inside; shot glass size and shape.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19231

Accession Number: 1998.992

Hand towel

Roller hand towel; white w/ yellow and blue stripes down side edges; ends stitched together so connected in a circle.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19232

Accession Number: 1998.993

Pillow-backed side chair painted black w/ yellow paint chipping through. Flat concave slat at mid-section of back. Four turned spindles below. Backward curving stiles. Plank seat w/ rolled seat rail. Ball turned front legs and front stretcher; plain turned back legs, back and side stretchers.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19233

Accession Number: 1998.994.1

Work table

Kitchen work table. Wide pine top; one drawer w/ metal pulls on front skirt. Tapered legs. Top unfinished, skirt and legs painted yellow.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 19234

Accession Number: 1998.995

Match holder

Tin match holder painted red; 2 cylinder shaped holders on backboard w/ hole for hanging; holders have scalloped bottoms and tops.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19235

Accession Number: 1998.996

Scale

Scale, cast iron painted yellow; stand w/ extended arm w/ ruler attached; tin tray held by 2 arms (tray not painted); weight attached to rulered arm.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19236

Accession Number: 1998.997AB

Baking dish

Round earthenware baking dish w/ blue glazed outside and white interior; ribbed top rim; geometric pattern around bottom of waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19237

Accession Number: 1998.998

Baking dish

Round earthenware baking dish w/ brown glaze on outside; ivory interior w/ crackled look.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19238

Accession Number: 1998.999

Mixing bowl

Yelloware mixing bowl w/ spout; yellow glazed at top darkening to orange at base; scalloped design around body; ogee decoration also around body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), yellowware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19239

Accession Number: 1998.1000

Juicer

Clear glass lemon juicer; round w/ lip and handle on sides; molded, wedge-shaped middle.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 19240

Accession Number: 1998.1001

Bowl

Wooden bowl w/ no staining; possibly used for salad or fruit.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19241

Accession Number: 1998.1002

Food chopper

Food chopper, steel blade w/ wooden handle; blade is 1/2 circle shape.

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19242

Accession Number: 1998.1003

Spoon

Slotted metal spoon w/ wooden handle; metal ring at end of handle for hanging; 3 slots; 3 incised rings on wooden handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19243

Accession Number: 1998.1004

Spoon

A large metal spoon w/ wooden handle; very worn.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19244

Accession Number: 1998.1005

Cookie cutter

One of three metal cookie cutters in shapes of animals--this one being a swan; handle on the back of each.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19245

Accession Number: 1998.1006.1

Cookie cutter

One of three metal cookie cutters in shapes of animals--this one being a lion; handle on the back of each.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19246

Accession Number: 1998.1006.2

Cookie cutter

One of three metal cookie cutters in shapes of animals--this one being a bear; handle on the back of each.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19247

Accession Number: 1998.1006.3

Nutmeg grater

Tin nutmeg grater. Conical front w/ flat back. Small compartment w/ flip-up lid at top of front for holding nutmeg. Top hole for hanging. Copper-colored Japanned coating.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19248

Accession Number: 1998.1007

Spoon

Wire spoon w/ wooden handle. Multiple small wires forming ladle structure. Turned wooden handle smaller at base and smaller hip knob at tip. For picking doughnuts out of fat.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19249

Accession Number: 1998.1008

Crock

1 1/2 gallon crock w/ cover; brown and white glaze; painted in black on side: "1 1/2" [w/ Royal Arms] "E. Swasey & Co. Portland, Me USA"; brown cover, rim and interior; 2 handles on sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Sherwood Bros. Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19250

Accession Number: 1998.1009AB

Fork

Two-tined steel fork w/ long wooden handle. Tines are long and extend from a 5-sided base. Handle is turned w/ a small flat turned top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19251

Accession Number: 1998.1010

Tin oven

Tin reflector oven w/ spit. Arched handles on top. Curved back w/ hinged lid. Triangular pieces set into edges of open front. Back feet are bent tin strips; front feet are thin wrapped in spirals w/ tin wire.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19252

Accession Number: 1998.1011

Hanging shelf

Walnut hanging shelf w/ curved top and brackets w/ stylized acorn drop pendants.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19253

Accession Number: 1998.1012

Recipe box

Oak recipe box. Glossy stain. Hinged lid is cut w/ a curve. Inside full of recipe cards arranged w/ category dividers.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 19254

Accession Number: 1998.1013

Tin ginger box

Square tin box, marked "Stem Ginger." Painted green with yellow print. Yellow border around lid. Vantine's trademarks on several places. Filled with early 20th century cake candle holders.

Date: 1906-1920

Maker: American Can. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19255

Accession Number: 1998.1014

Tin tobacco box

Tin tobacco box, "J.G. Dill's Best Cut Plug". Small rectangular box w/ hinged lid. Painted yellow w/ green and brown trim.

Date: 1883-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19256

Accession Number: 1998.1015

Tin tea box

Plain tin box w/ removable cover. Attached label at front. Three faded stamps attached to top. Cover closes almost at mid-section of box.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19257

Accession Number: 1998.1016

Tin cocoanut canister

Tin canister advertising cocoanut. Stylized Egyptian decoration on front and sides, recipes on back. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Back of container contains 7 recipes.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Ginna & Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19258

Accession Number: 1998.1017

Fry's Cocoa Extract

Tin canister advertising, on bottom, cocoa extract. Stylized Egyptian decoration on all sides and cap. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Red detail.

Date: 1878-1920

Maker: J.S. Fry & Sons (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19259

Accession Number: 1998.1018

Fry's Cocoa Extract

Tin canister advertising, on bottom, cocoa extract. Stylized Egyptian decoration on all sides and cap. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Green detail.

Date: 1878-1920

Maker: J.S. Fry & Sons (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19260

Accession Number: 1998.1019

Tin cocoa canister

Tin canister advertising, on bottom, cocoa. Stylized geometric and floral Egyptian decoration on all sides and cap. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Painted gold w/ red and black detail.

Date: 1878-1890

Maker: Walter Baker & Co. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19261

Accession Number: 1998.1020

Tin canister

Cylindrical tin canister coated in copper-colored Japanned finish. Two horizontal bands around top. Circular removable top. Labeled "Tea" at center front.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19262

Accession Number: 1998.1021

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, painted black w/ red paint visible beneath. Stepped-down crest rail. Seven curved spindles and three spindles beneath arms. Plank seat, turned stretchers and legs. Short and worn rockers.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19263

Accession Number: 1998.1022

Cushion

Cushion shaped to fit chair (1998.1022), covered in printed fabric w/ floral design; pink roses and green leaves on off-white background.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 19264

Accession Number: 1998.1023

Wall clock

Wall clock, 12-sided case covered in walnut veneer. Brass-edged glass covering on dial. Dial w/ Roman numerals w/ small minute clock and maker's at center.

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19265

Accession Number: 1998.1024

Salt box

Earthenware(?) salt box; white and blue decoration w/ wooden lid; "Salt" painted in black on front; raised bands around middle; blue floral trails also banded around middle; extended back to hang on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: G.M.T. & Bro. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19266

Accession Number: 1998.1026

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Primarily pink, purple and white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19267

Accession Number: 1998.1027

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Primarily blue and green with rectangular strip of orange and red Wilton carpet inset. Shape-squared edges.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19268

Accession Number: 1998.1028

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border with tan, blue and yellow primary colors.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19269

Accession Number: 1998.1029

Braided rug

Round braided rug, primary colors: green, white, blue, yellow and pink.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19270

Accession Number: 1998.1030

Braided rug

Braided rug w/ triangular carpet inset; rug shaped to conform to the curves of the sink. Braided portion of rug primarily blues, purple and green. Insert very worn geometric pattern, black and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19271

Accession Number: 1998.1031

Spice shaker

Small spice shaker. Tin w/ horizontal band of floral detail at center. Small handle w/ bead trim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19272

Accession Number: 1998.1032

Flour shaker

Tin flour shaker w/ shiny, plain exterior. Multiple small holes in top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19273

Accession Number: 1998.1033

Tin cup (cann)

Tin cann, conical w/ small rim and wider base. Unornamented exterior. Solder marks visible on rim and at seam. Make shift (contemporary) cylinder inside--open ends.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19274

Accession Number: 1998.1034

Diamond Brand Toothpicks

Cardboard box, primarily yellow, white and brown. Image of 2 birch trees on front.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: The Diamond Match Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19125

Accession Number: 1998.911

Rosebud Matches

Cardboard box, primarily green and red; image of 3 roses on face of box. Strike pad has worn off. Box opens by sliding inner piece.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: The Ohio Match Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19126

Accession Number: 1998.912

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