Historic New England

Iron

Solid cast iron body w/ raised handle w/ cross-hatch design. Marked, "B/XX/7"

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25240

Accession Number: 1985.344

Iron

Solid cast iron body w/ molded rim marked "6". Raised, molded handle.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25241

Accession Number: 1985.345

Three incised, turned, baluster and ring supports incised base stamped "WMA" and dated "1791" on rear face. Wheel has ten turned and incised spokes wrapped w/ two strips of bent wood. Single finger lap joint. Single-action spin w/ tapered metal spindle held by braided grass strands.

Date: 1791

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25242

Accession Number: 1985.346

Andirons

Iron dog type andiron w/ modified cabriole legs and tapered shaft ending in ring tops.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25243

Accession Number: 1985.347

Milk pan

Large, round, redware milkpan w/ flared sides and round molded rim.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 25244

Accession Number: 1985.348

Poker

Long faceted poker w/ hook at one end and plain ring handle at the other.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25245

Accession Number: 1985.349

Fireplace crane

L-shaped cast iron fire crane w/ upturned end and C-shaped brace.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25246

Accession Number: 1985.350

Trammel hook

S-shaped hook of flat rectangular iron.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25247

Accession Number: 1985.351

Trammel hook

Square C-shaped hook w/ rounded rod connecting to flat square tapered hook w/ fireholes and C-shaped end hook.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25248

Accession Number: 1985.352

Trammel hook

Flat, squared C-shaped hook below rounded rod ending at "L". Flat squared portion has 8 holes and end at L-shaped connection and C-shaped hook.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25249

Accession Number: 1985.353

Trammel hook

S-shaped hook w/ flat rectangular sides.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25250

Accession Number: 1985.354

Beer bottle

Molded and blown amber type opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kick-up w/ unpolished pontil. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth w/ tapered collar and a secondary neck ring immediately below.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25151

Accession Number: 1985.217

Knife tray

Maple knife tray w/ small base and flared sides. Dovetail construction w/ dividing panel in center w/ heart-shaped cutout which forms a handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25152

Accession Number: 1985.218

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft and bone handle. Butt has two metal prongs protruding for missing metal tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25153

Accession Number: 1985.219

Fork

Tinted green tapered ivory handle. Series of incised lines near butt. Vase-form shaft with two elongated tines.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25154

Accession Number: 1985.220

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ shaped shaft and slightly curved bone handle. Steel cover on butt.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25155

Accession Number: 1985.221

Dinner knife

Part of flatware set. Flat, slightly curved steel blade w/ rounded ends. Tapered and curved wooden handles terminating in domed circular discs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25156

Accession Number: 1985.222.1

Dinner knife

Part of flatware set. Flat, slightly curved steel blade w/ rounded ends. Tapered and curved wooden handles terminating in domed circular discs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25157

Accession Number: 1985.222.2

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25158

Accession Number: 1985.222.3

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25159

Accession Number: 1985.222.4

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25160

Accession Number: 1985.222.5

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25161

Accession Number: 1985.222.6

Dinner fork

Part of flatware set. Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25162

Accession Number: 1985.222.7

Fork

Three tined fork w/ hour-glass shaft and tapered wood shaft w/ three steel pins and two side steel strips.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25163

Accession Number: 1985.223

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft and bone handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25164

Accession Number: 1985.224

Dinner knife

Flat blade w/ rounded end. Tapering outward wooden handle w/ two vertical steel bands. Cross and ball design. Steel end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25165

Accession Number: 1985.225

Dinner knife

Flat, slightly curved steel blades w/ rounded ends. Curved bone handles terminating in domed circular discs. One disc missing. Marked, "Sanderson."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Sanderson (Maker)

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25166

Accession Number: 1985.226.1

Dinner knife

Flat, slightly curved steel blades w/ rounded ends. Curved bone handles terminating in domed circular discs. One disc missing. Marked, "Sanderson."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Sanderson (Maker)

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25167

Accession Number: 1985.226.2

Fork

Two flared tines w/ squared head and short shaft leading to elongated tapered wood handle w/ incised line at base and knop at butt.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25168

Accession Number: 1985.227

Glue bottle

Two-part molded body. Aquamarine transparent body. Conical form w/ wide circular base w/ slightly recessed bottom. Tapers to a pronounced neck ring, w/ cylindrical neck ending in circular mouth w/ rounded collar or lip. Cork stopper. Paper label: "Stickard's Extra Adhesive Mucilage."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25169

Accession Number: 1985.228

Cup

Buff-colored clay body w/ thick white glaze. Molded elongated cup-shaped body w/ faceted sids. Slightly indented at mid-body and tapering to a corresponding domed foot. Applied C-shaped handle (missing). Glaze crackled.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25170

Accession Number: 1985.229.1

Cup

Buff-colored clay body w/ thick white glaze. Molded elongated cup-shaped body w/ faceted sides. Slightly indented at mid-body and tapering to a corresponding domed foot. Applied C-shaped handle (missing). Glaze crackled.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25171

Accession Number: 1985.229.2

Teapot

Buff-colored clay body w/ deep brown mineral glaze. Bennington/ Rockingham type. Molded body. High modified cylindrical form, w/ faintly faceted body tapering slightly to circular mouth w/ deep flange to receive lid (missing). Rounded at bottom w/ three-part footring. Applied molded C-shaped handle ...

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25172

Accession Number: 1985.230

Teapot

Hand-thrown, buff-colored, semi-vitrified clay body w/ white glaze. Round, slightly squat body, canted at bottom and tapering to recessed circular bottom. Glaze wiped away from base. Circular neck and mouth. Slightly domed lid w/ button knop. Straight spout. Two applied rings to receive handle. Wire...

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25173

Accession Number: 1985.231AB

Teapot

Round body, slightly squat form at circular bottom. Glazed, brownish earthenware body w/ dark green and white floral and foliate painted decoration and wooden handle wrapped in wire.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25174

Accession Number: 1985.232AB

Cupboard

Cupboard. Painted wood. Plain baseboard. Left portion of lower case consists of lower shelf surmounted by three drawers. Right portion is a cabinet with paneled, hinged door. Lower portion surmounted by three-shelf cupboard with shaped molding on front shelves. Cupboard sides and cornice apron ...

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25175

Accession Number: 1985.233

Serving tray

Oval japanned tray w/ deep well and reinforced rim. Pierced oval handle at each end. Black background w/ gilt or bronze powder stenciling and striping. Central oval painted picture of thatched cottage in right background and man and woman in left foreground. Stenciled freehand border of grapes and g...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25176

Accession Number: 1985.234

Photographic print

Browntone photographic print of rugged scenery, featuring flowery field in foreground, pine trees in mid-ground w/ rocky coast at left background and inlet at right background. Plain brown-stained wooden frame. Under glass. No label.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25177

Accession Number: 1985.235

Apothecary bottle

Round pressed colorless glass bottle marked, "Calder's Dentine."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25178

Accession Number: 1985.236

Mortar & pestle

Mortar, probably mahogany, w/ circular base and slightly hourglass-shaped form. Molded rings around base and top w/ two incised lines at waist. Bottom has three shallow holes. Pestle probably maple. Milk bottle shape.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 25179

Accession Number: 1985.237AB

Rifle

Hardwood stock w/ elongated muzzle enclosing an iron ramrod. Decorated thumbpiece and brass trigger guard. "1861/ TOWER" stamped on firing mechanism. "T & Co." stamped on ramrod.

Date: 1861

Maker: Tower (Maker)

GUSN: 25180

Accession Number: 1985.238

Iron

A)Triangular hollow cast iron head w/ sliding rear door w/ ball handle. Opens to reveal a scrolled grate which holds heated iron element. Spool-shaped turned wooden handle with incised lines. B) Triangular iron insert.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25181

Accession Number: 1985.239AB

Iron

Solid iron triangular head. "Downs & Co. #8" on top. Cast iron grip handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25182

Accession Number: 1985.240

Fluting iron

A)Rectangular cast iron base marked on bottom, "Heat this Pat'd 1866," supporting fluted metal form. B)Corresponding ruffler element w/ cast iron handle marked "Geneva Hand Fluter" and "Geneva ILL."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), metal

GUSN: 25183

Accession Number: 1985.241AB

Andirons

"Iron dog" type andirons. Ring-tops w/ tapered chamfered shafts terminating at disc w/ arched feet. Square billet bar.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25184

Accession Number: 1985.242

Chest

Chest. Wood, metal, glaze. Rectangular box form with hinged, flat lid. Composed of various pieces of wood. All wooden parts of piece rained except top. Reddish-brown glaze over yellow-ochre basework matches graining seen throughout the Coffin House kitchen.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25185

Accession Number: 1985.243

Boots

Black calfskin leather. Low-heeled man's boots, calf length w/ two pull-on tabs. Labeled inside, "Medaille D'Or/ Paris 1878/ Henry Herth/ 48 Rue de la Chaussee d'Autin/ Paris."

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Herth, Henry (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 25186

Accession Number: 1985.244AB

Boots

Black leather boots w/ mid-length cylindrical body or calves w/ two side seams and a second horizontal frontal seam. Slightly shaped at top w/ woven cotton twill tabs to pull boots on. Appear to be a machine stitched. Heavy soles w/ cut nails.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 25187

Accession Number: 1985.245AB

Condiment bottle

Transparent aquamarine colored body. Two-part mold. Squared body w/ canted corners, squared and pitched shoulders peaking to circular neck ring. Short cylindrical neck w/ turned over lip at mouth.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25188

Accession Number: 1985.246

Toasting rack

Thick wire construction w/ a rectangular body w/ two wire L-shaped legs at one end and a corresponding elongated shaped handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 25189

Accession Number: 1985.247

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