Historic New England

Staple

Hand-wrought staple for retaining hasp, hook, or padlock. Exposed portion painted green. Tagged "Staple and hook. T. Perkins House, Topsfield, Mass."

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28053

Accession Number: 1918.106A

Hook

Hook wrought from square stock. Tapered hook and loop ends, twisted shank. Painted green. Tagged "Staple and hook. T. Perkins House, Topsfield, Mass."

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 28054

Accession Number: 1918.106B

Eyelet Screw

Cut from flat stock; blunt end. Traces of yellow paint on eye.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28055

Accession Number: 1918.111

Escutcheon

Two brass keyhole escutcheons; one rosehead screw still attached.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 28056

Accession Number: 1918.113AB

Iron mortise lock set with iron key. Lock works are of iron, with knob-operated spring-bend bolt and key-operated deadbolt. Each from both sides. Knobs and spindle not extant. Knob-operated deadbolt (one side only) with brass knob, spindle, and escutcheon are attached. Face plate is brass.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28057

Accession Number: 1918.113D

Change Purse

Lozenge-shaped change purse with hinged metal frame, chain strap and push-button clasp. The interior of the purse is lined with blue fabric, the sides are made of red leather covered with mother of pearl. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse is relief carved with an image of a young co...

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth, leather, mother of pearl

GUSN: 28058

Accession Number: 1918.122

Notebook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28059

Accession Number: 1918.123

Fourth Liberty Loan pin

Blue pin with a white flag framed by a red border with four vertical blue strips in the middle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28060

Accession Number: 1918.124

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 28062

Accession Number: 1918.133

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28064

Accession Number: 1918.156

Rocking Chair

Rush seated painted rocking chair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28066

Accession Number: 1978.105

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 28068

Accession Number: 1918.221AB

Cup and saucer

Ironstone handless cup and saucer with mulberry-colored transfer-printed pattern with elements overglazed in blue, green, yellow and red. Border pattern of scrolls and roses. Central scene of urn, vase, and flowers.

Date: 1853

Maker: Wooliscroft, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), overglazing, transfer printing

GUSN: 28069

Accession Number: 1918.228.1-.2

Handle

Patterned plate and profiled handle with through door iron bolts and nuts on back. Concave head on straight lever.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28070

Accession Number: 1918.230

Handle

Straight lever, patterned plate, and profiled handle (casting?). Two iron bolts through door at handle attachment points. Square nuts included.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28071

Accession Number: 1918.231

Card Case

Card case (A) and lid (B).

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 28072

Accession Number: 1918.232AB

Collar

White embroidered collar with woven in silk blue ribbon, floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28073

Accession Number: 1918.234

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28074

Accession Number: 1918.236

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28075

Accession Number: 1918.237

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28076

Accession Number: 1918.241

Match Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28077

Accession Number: 1918.243

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28078

Accession Number: 1918.246

Tin Trunk

Tin box with hinged, domed lid. Lid has hinged latch on side and round pull on top. Box is painted black with red and gold fruit. Box is rusted with paint loss.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28079

Accession Number: 1918.247

Parasol

Marquise/folding parasol; black silk edged with machined Chantilly flounces; folding, black hooked handle; marquise hinge; pointed ferrule.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, lace (needlework), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28081

Accession Number: 1918.253

Fan

Brown silk cockade with fringe; center abalone buttons; turned wooden handle with hinge at middle; brown silk cord and tassel closure with small oval silver-like hook; diamond faceted steel cut button.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28082

Accession Number: 1918.256

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28085

Accession Number: 1918.260

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 28086

Accession Number: 1918.262

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 28087

Accession Number: 1918.263

Ax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 28088

Accession Number: 1918.265

Taper Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28092

Accession Number: 1918.272

Hourglass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28093

Accession Number: 1918.275

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28094

Accession Number: 1918.276

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28095

Accession Number: 1918.277

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 28096

Accession Number: 1918.282

Vinegar Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28097

Accession Number: 1918.284

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28099

Accession Number: 1918.286

Strap Hinge

Tapers to a spear point end; eight nail holes; closed loop, with long "tongue" welded to body of strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 28101

Accession Number: 1918.293

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; spear head. Bar thickens at base of head. Barrel side only. Five nail holes; paint evident.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28102

Accession Number: 1918.295A

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28103

Accession Number: 1918.301

Cloth Fragment

Tan, brown, and red printed fragment.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27871

Accession Number: 1917.1198

Textile Fragment

Green and white plaid plain weave cellulosic textile fragment with selvedge and hem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27872

Accession Number: 1917.1199

Pantry Box

Oval wooden box painted with one finger lap, tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27873

Accession Number: 1917.1200

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27874

Accession Number: 1917.1201

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27875

Accession Number: 1917.1202

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 27877

Accession Number: 1917.1207

Spring Latch

Iron spring plate (surface mounted) with iron pivoting latch and sliding bolt. Latter has brass knob and operates from one side only.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 27878

Accession Number: 1917.1209A

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 27879

Accession Number: 1917.1213

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27880

Accession Number: 1917.1217

Medicine Bottle

Colorless glass medicine bottle and stopper with original label.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27881

Accession Number: 1917.1218

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 27882

Accession Number: 1917.1222

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