Historic New England

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17933

Accession Number: 1998.2066

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17934

Accession Number: 1998.2067

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17935

Accession Number: 1998.2068

Eyeglasses case

One of eight unmarked eyeglasses cases. Seven are oblong cases for stemmed glasses; one is flat case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. All black or brown leather.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17936

Accession Number: 1998.2069

Eyeglasses and case

Pair of pince-nez eyeglasses in small brown leather case. Glasses have black frames. Glasses fold to fit into case. Edges rimmed in metal and are squeezed to release glasses. A= Glasses B= Case

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather

GUSN: 17937

Accession Number: 1998.2070AB

Pill timer

Round cardboard dial w/ metal hand; Roman Numerals act as clock; hole on right side as handle; printed in black; inscriptions give instructions for next dose.

Date: 1874-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17938

Accession Number: 1998.2072

Pill timer

Round cardboard dial w/ metal hand and indicator on edge; Roman Numerals act as clock; hole on right side as handle; printed in red; inscriptions give instructions for next dose. Time reads 10:30.

Date: 1874-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17939

Accession Number: 1998.2073

Oil Of Pine

Cylindrical wooden tube containing vial--"Oil of Pine" printed on adhesive paper label on tube and glass vial; glass vial w/ instructions for use, dose, and list of properties.

Date: 1906-1920

Maker: Leach Chemical Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 17940

Accession Number: 1998.2074

Powder keg

Tin powder keg. Embossed on both sides w/ image of a deer and trees. Brass neck and tip.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17941

Accession Number: 1998.2075

Powder keg

Powder keg, covered in brown leather. Leather embossed on both sides w/ image of deer and fowl hung by the feet after a kill. Metal neck painted gold, cork tip.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17942

Accession Number: 1998.2076

Cook's Chlorate Dentifrice

Round wooden container for dentifrice. Unfinished wood, removable lid. Paper label affixed to lid top: lithograph of man surrounded by border of brand name. Contains metal casings.

Date: 1867-1870

Maker: Ferd Mayer & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17943

Accession Number: 1998.2077

Tin box

Small round tin container. Removable lid. No ornamentation. A= Box B= Lid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17944

Accession Number: 1998.2078AB

Dredge canister

Cylindrical tin canister. Labeled as a dredge box. One end has a wider removable lid; other end has thinner removable lid w/ shaker holes underneath.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: Hatelle & Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17945

Accession Number: 1998.2079

Box

Small cylindrical container. Japanned exterior. Removable top has hole in center. Interior contains lead shot.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17946

Accession Number: 1998.2080

Tin box

Small round tin container. Removable lid. Japanned exterior. No other ornamentation. A= Container B= Lid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17947

Accession Number: 1998.2081AB

Box

Small round container. Japanned exterior. Vertical slits all around base create separate tin pieces that are pressed inward to fit lid on. Contains metal casings.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17948

Accession Number: 1998.2082

Tin belt purse, painted red. Back piece is a complete oval w/ a soldered loop to attach to belt. Front container section attached to backpiece and shaped like 3/4 of an oval. Hinged lid at top w/ small holes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17949

Accession Number: 1998.2083

Box

Small round container. Japanned exterior. Vertical slits all around base create separate tin pieces that are pressed inward to fit lid on.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Eley Bro. (Maker)

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 17950

Accession Number: 1998.2084

Thermometer

Souvenir thermometer, shaped like a banjo. Silver plated w/ etched strings and frets. Small thermometer reading between 30-120 degrees. Bottom of base is open.

Date: ca. 1891

Maker: Possibly Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 17951

Accession Number: 1998.2085

Pack of cigarettes

Package of cigarettes. White paper w/ purple print; floral detail at center. Top opened--contains full set of 14 cigarettes.

Date: 1909-1910

Maker: Porto? Rican--American Tob. Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 17952

Accession Number: 1998.2086

Address book

JAT address book, deep red cover w/ red lining on pages. Indicator for each letter of the alphabet. Many pages filled.

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17953

Accession Number: 1998.2087

Notebook

Small graph notebook w/ brown paper cover and red canvas binding. Edges of paper are red.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17954

Accession Number: 1998.2088

Notebook

Grammar school notebook w/ brown leather cover and lined pages, numbered 13 to 46. Crayon drawing inside back cover.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17955

Accession Number: 1998.2089

Notebook

Brown paper covered notebook w/ black canvas binding. Lined pages inside, first few ripped out.

Date: 1875-1882

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17956

Accession Number: 1998.2090

Order book

Order book. Notebook w/ flip top cover of red leather. Pad of order slips enclosed, a few torn off. Pad slips in cover.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17957

Accession Number: 1998.2091

Notebook

Empty graph paper book, many pages torn out in front. Leather cover, (alligator?). Flip top. Gilt edges of paper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17958

Accession Number: 1998.2092

Notebook

Handy notebook. Brown paper cover w/ brown canvas binding. Lined pages. Gold inscription on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17959

Accession Number: 1998.2093

Box

Box of flax, wood and paper twist w/ crystals (perhaps soap); "LINEN FABRIC" printed on top and side; box green w/ white floral vines around yellow posts printed onto sides and cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 17960

Accession Number: 1998.2094

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17961

Accession Number: 1998.2095

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: H. Tibbe, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17962

Accession Number: 1998.2096

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl with narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: Ruth Pipe Co. (Maker)

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17963

Accession Number: 1998.2097

Pipe

Corn cob pipe. Tall cylindrical bowl w/ narrow stem.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: corncob

GUSN: 17964

Accession Number: 1998.2098

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, wooden, w/ carved crest rail, curved stiles and caned back and seat. Flat, concave front strecther; 2 turned stretchers at sides, one at back. Metal rod above side stretchers acts as additional reinforcement. Cabriole front legs. Set on rockers. Once painted brown.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22968

Accession Number: 1998.4691

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair, painted black. One continuous wicker band creates loop-back crest rail, stiles, arm supports, and skirt. Back caned in horizontal bands that resemble slats. Four legs connected by X-stretcher. On rockers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wicker

GUSN: 22969

Accession Number: 1998.4692

Cushion

Rectangular pillow cushion, cotton w/ beige and gold leaves in triangular patterns w/ blue flowers in centers, all on a white background. Cushion is soft and loosely-stuffed.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 22970

Accession Number: 1998.4693

Artist's table

Artist's table, grained synthetic finish. Consists of a flat top, solid sides, and a front that is open and exposed at bottom w/ a closed compartment above. Top compartment concealed by a slanted piece of wood hinged to reveal interior space.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22971

Accession Number: 1998.4694

Daybed

Upholstered daybed with walnut frame. Upholstered in a printed cretonne, green and cream with foliate scrollwork and small pink rosebuds. Back of daybed is uneven, forming an arched crest on one side where it joins with the scrolled head/arm support. Cabriole feet with foliate carving.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22972

Accession Number: 1998.4695

Wooden box

Wooden box advertising local laundry (Bath, ME). Side and bottom are solid planks. Front and back are 2 sections joined together: bottom 1/2 has visible joinery, top 1/2 is nailed. Hinges at top indicate that once-lidded. Divider inside creates 2 separate compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22973

Accession Number: 1998.4696

Laundry table

Utility table made of unfinished pine. Table top is 3 planks set together. Top attached to bottom planks which are, in turn, connected to a sawhorse at either side. Sawhorses are of standard construction, w/ 4 legs each, secured at both ends by solid boards acting as stretchers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 22974

Accession Number: 1998.4697

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ wooden frame and caned back and seat, all painted black; turned, raised top rail above crest rail connected by spindles. Turned finials atop stiles. No arms. 2 stretchers at front and sides, one back stretcher. Front legs have light ring turnings; front stretchers are vase-and-ring ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22975

Accession Number: 1998.4698

Rocking chair

Grecian style rocking chair, walnut. Curving stiles join low arm supports that scroll under at tips. Metal rod underneath and parallel to arm supports. Upholstered in blue cotton w/ beige and pink floral detail. Cabriole curved front legs; short rockers.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22976

Accession Number: 1998.4699

Table

Tall wooden table, grained to resemble rosewood. Rectangular shape w/ a flat top and wide skirt into which rectangular hole is cut for (unlocated) drawer. Legs are square beams that taper at bottom; on casters.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22977

Accession Number: 1998.4700

Castle Tucker

Framed print of a pen drawing of Castle Tucker, from the perspective of Lee Street. Portrays the house as it appeared with a low hedge fence instead of taller evergreen trees. In a wooden frame with a gold painted plastic exterior.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Lepper, Ruth Rhoads (Maker) Artsake Framing Gallery (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22978

Accession Number: 1998.4701

Watercolor

Framed pencil and watercolor drawing of Castle Tucker piazza, frontal perspective. Includes both bay ends and chimneys. Grass and trees at foreground. In a light colored wooden frame.

Date: 1960-1966

Maker: Saunders, F. Wendenroth (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22979

Accession Number: 1998.4702

Museum poster

Framed poster of a pencil and watercolor drawing of Castle Tucker piazza with black text below it describing an open house event. In a wooden frame with a gold painted plastic exterior.

Date: 1966

Maker: Saunders, F. Wendenroth (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22980

Accession Number: 1998.4703

Drawing

Paper and charcoal drawing of Castle Tucker piazza, from the side (or Lee St. entrance) perspective. Includes roofline and 1/2 of nearest bay end. Trees and wooden post frame image and add deatil. In a wooden frame w/ molded edges, painted black.

Date: 1987

Maker: Artsake Framing Gallery (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22981

Accession Number: 1998.4704

Mirror

Tall rectangular mirror in a wooden frame painted white. Each side of frame has incised lines running its length. Square floral rosettes set into each corner of frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22982

Accession Number: 1998.4705

Instructional sign

Instructional sign, paper, w/ black lettering and an image of hot cakes on a plate. Explains how to prepare non-sticky hot cakes. Tacked to wall.

Date: 1948

Maker: Fielder, Sorensen, & Davis (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22983

Accession Number: 1998.4706

Instructional Sign

Instructional sign, paper, with black lettering and an image of a chenille bedspread on a clothesline. Explains how to best dry chenille.

Date: 1948

Maker: Fielder, Sorensen, & Davis (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22984

Accession Number: 1998.4707

Bench

Wooden bench, painted light green. Seat is a solid plank; legs are solid planks w/ square notches cut into bottom sides. Two stretchers at front and 2 at back--all running diagonally from center of seat to legs, creating triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22985

Accession Number: 1998.4708

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