Historic New England

Brick

Brick from a chimney of a stove foundry situated in the north end of town in the shipbuilding district. Made in Somerset, Massachusetts from clay and sand from Gay Head by Somerset Potters (now defunct). Incised inscription reads: "SOMERSET/ POTTERS/ WORKS. No. 1" Picked up by donor on shore of Taun...

Date: 1800

Maker: Somerset Potters (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 110

Accession Number: 1967.99

Bracket

Cast iron brackets with winged griffins and scrollwork leaves.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 111

Accession Number: 1987.50.1-2

Ornament

Crudely carved leaves, green paint over yellow; 5 lead plugs in the back.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lead (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 112

Accession Number: 1914.13

Molding

Bolection; molding at one end; traces of early red paint; one half charred.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 113

Accession Number: 1922.730C

Cornice

Two pieces of wood put together in atypical fashion; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 114

Accession Number: 1959.180

Cornice

Olive green paint; diamond pattern in frieze; some missing dentils.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 115

Accession Number: 1942.737

Molding

Molded trim with elaborate shadow-molding; red paint over whitewash and some areas unpainted.

Date: 1669-1682

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood, whitewashing (coating)

GUSN: 116

Accession Number: 1959.89

Molding

Strip of molding broken at one end and mitered at the other; turquoise-blue paint over white.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 117

Accession Number: 1969.245

Clapboard

Feathered along one long and one short edge. Weathered over all but feathered edges. Broken at one end. Nail holes along top and bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 118

Accession Number: 1959.157

Shingle

Somewhat weathered. Traces of red paint on the weather.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: splitting, painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 119

Accession Number: 1936.1062

Pilaster Capital

Large Ionic pilaster capital; central rose decorates the center; one edge charred; white paint.

Date: ca. 1803

Maker: McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1811 (Carver)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 121

Accession Number: 1922.44

Brick

No description

Date: 1711-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 175

Accession Number: 1964.7

Pin

Wooden pin used for pinning the wooden timbers together of the Rocks bridge over the Merrimac River near Haverhill, Mass. Cylindrical oak pins of substantial dimensions.

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 176

Accession Number: 1917.296

Pin

Wooden pin used for pinning the wooden timbers together of the Rocks bridge over the Merrimack River near Haverhill, Mass. Cylindrical oak pins of substantial dimensions.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 177

Accession Number: 1917.297

Pin

Wooden pin used for pinning the wooden timbers together of the Rocks bridge over the Merrimack River near Haverhill, Mass. Cylindrical oak pins of substantial dimensions.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 178

Accession Number: 1917.298

Base Column

Hexagonal base of a column; grey paint. Almost certainly the base for columns .390 or .391.1.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 179

Accession Number: 1971.391.3

Screw

No description

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 180

Accession Number: 1960.19A

Cornice

Fragment of cap, missing dentils, painted yellow.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 181

Accession Number: 1935.880

Architrave

B: Lintel. Three part profile; mitered both ends; painted cream. C, D: Two side pieces. Painted white. Two flat inner sections separated by a cove. Flattened ogee outer molding with narrow cove moldings on either side of it.

Date: ca. 1813

Maker: McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1811 (Maker)

Material: mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 182

Accession Number: 1959.117B-D

Half Baluster

Rather squat urn-shaped roof half baluster; traces of white paint.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 183

Accession Number: 1922.47

Baluster

Possibly exterior; painted white; bevel on both ends. Turned spiral; cut nails.

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, hardwood, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 184

Accession Number: 1927.939

Window Frame

Mortise-and-tenon window frame painted bright green over white; cap has quarter-round trim under (hood); fixed upper sash.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 185

Accession Number: 1985.669AB

Window Frame

Molded window frame piece; one end mitered and one with a tenon.

Date: 1675-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: mitering, molding (forming), softwood

GUSN: 186

Accession Number: 1969.256

Window Frame

Top and two sides of a casement window.

Date: ca. 1690

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 187

Accession Number: 1915.3

Shingle

Shingle, now in two pieces.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 188

Accession Number: 1931.393

Brick

No description

Date: 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 189

Accession Number: 1967.98

Brick

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 190

Accession Number: 1964.274

Balustrade

Section of wood balustrade with two types of balusters: iron rods alternate between the balusters; top rail is too narrow for all baluster tops; stained or varnished. Original to the John Hancock House, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, staining, mortise-and-tenon joints, varnishing

GUSN: 191

Accession Number: 1978.167

Hatbox

Top hat shape; light brown leather in fragile condition; band of leather missing; brass lock; padded interior lined with blue and white striped chintz; leather handle and strap are missing.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Seabrook (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 192

Accession Number: 1942.65AB

Top hat

Grey; molded; beige and cream grosgrain ribbon around base of crown and around lip of brim; lined with leather.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: Ryan's (Milliner)

Material: felt (textile), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 193

Accession Number: 1944.103A

Smoking Cap

Black velvet w/ jet & glass beads in floral arrangement; designs are large for hat - one on top, 5 around side; lined w/ azure silk; crown has support/lining.

Date: 1880-1904

Maker: Kilgore & Graham (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), stitching, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 194

Accession Number: 1946.225

Pith Helmet Hatbox with Cover

White box and cover; paper circular hat support inside.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Importer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 195

Accession Number: 1947.352BC

Top hat

Gray; with beige and cream colored grosgrain ribbon around brim and base of crown with knot at base of crown; leather and paper lining; holes at top for ventilation.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Cook & Aldrich (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), stitching, leather, molding (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 196

Accession Number: 1950.67

DERBY

Dark brown straw; brown/green ribbon (1-1/2" w.) at base of crown & on edge of brim; leather band liner.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: McElroy & Cushman (Milliner)

Material: leather, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 197

Accession Number: 1950.69

HAT

Straw; soft brim w/ brown ribbon around brim/base of crown; walking hat.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 198

Accession Number: 1953.340

Smoking Cap

Brown beaver with felted top; one large round fur button on top; probably a "smoking" cap.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: beaver (animal), skin (collagenous material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 199

Accession Number: 1969.390

Door Enframement

White. Six panels: two large, two small in the middle, two medium below. Glass knob. Metal keyhole. Darker panels with lighter rails and stiles on opposite side with frame. Panels fielded on both sides.

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 200

Accession Number: 1912.148

Mantel

Panelled pilasters and pilaster caps are decorated with composition bellflowers and urns respectively. Within the broad frieze there is a central raised panel. Green paint.

Date: ca. 1725

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), painting (coating), paneling, softwood

GUSN: 201

Accession Number: 1941.1585

Brick

No description

Date: ca. 1697

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 202

Accession Number: 1931.1447

Board

No description

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 204

Accession Number: 1920.288

Board

Piece of pine board.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 205

Accession Number: 1920.290

Tree

Piece of the pear tree which stood near Gen. Putnam's Hotel.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 206

Accession Number: 1920.289

Tree

Piece of the pear tree which stood near Gen. Putnam's Hotel.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 207

Accession Number: 1920.291

Relic, Ship

Rectangular piece of oak with cut out; cylindrical copper bolt is wired to one end to show its location in peg hole.

Date: ca. 1794

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 208

Accession Number: 1937.518AB

Relic, Tree

Fragment of tree trunk.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood)

GUSN: 209

Accession Number: 1944.365

Board

Souvenir piece of wood with postcard of house attached to one side.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 210

Accession Number: 1914.14

Threshold

Granite chip. "Gen. Putnam's door stone."

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: granite (rock)

GUSN: 212

Accession Number: 1920.294

STONE

Chip of granite.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: granite (rock)

GUSN: 213

Accession Number: 1920.293

Relic, Tree

Fragment of a tree trunk. Illegible inscription.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 214

Accession Number: 1918.556

TREE

Section of tree trunk.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood)

GUSN: 215

Accession Number: 1931.920

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