Historic New England

Doorbell

Round brass doorbell. Small finial at top and 2 holes at sides for fastening to wall. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23225

Accession Number: 1998.2966

Shutter holder

Outdoor shutter holders. Metal painted white. Two holes at back for fastening; holder bends at tip for securing shutter in place. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23226

Accession Number: 1998.2967

Iron fastener

New wrought iron fasteners for cellar shed door. Some are 3-sided w/ square edges; others are 2-sided w/ hooked top edge. End sections of all are tapered. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Whitman, Gil (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23227

Accession Number: 1998.2968

Screw eyes and hooks

Large iron screw eyes and hooks. More eyes than hooks.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23228

Accession Number: 1998.2969

Door bolts, hinges, strap hinge pin

Door bolts, door hinges and strap hinge pins. Iron and steel of varying ages and shapes. Some rusted; some in good condition.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23229

Accession Number: 1998.2970

Nail

Wrought iron spike nails. Circular but uneven heads and square stems. Also one brass rod w/ a hole in its head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23230

Accession Number: 1998.2971

Bolts, spikes

Iron bolts and spikes of varying lengths and widths. Mostly round heads, some square.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23231

Accession Number: 1998.2972

Clasps and hinges

Iron door hinges and clasps. Varying sizes and shapes. Most are badly rusted.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23232

Accession Number: 1998.2973

Rope frame w/ rope

Rope frame w/ thin rope wrapped around. Frame is pine and constructed of 4 planks nailed in a square w/ the ends overlapping.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), rope

GUSN: 23233

Accession Number: 1998.2974

Hinge

Assortment of wrapped hinges. Most are iron badly rusted. Most have nail holes along center; all have some sort of circular opening or hook at end.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23234

Accession Number: 1998.2975

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23235

Accession Number: 1998.2976

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23236

Accession Number: 1998.2977

Board

Wooden drawing board, unfinished wood, 2 pieces joined.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23237

Accession Number: 1998.2978

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23238

Accession Number: 1998.2979

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design. Attachment piece at top of base w/ crown finial and side attachment of lamp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23239

Accession Number: 1998.2980

Wooden pins

Large wooden pins, turned, function unknown. Hole through smaller section of pin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23240

Accession Number: 1998.2981

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23241

Accession Number: 1998.2982

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23242

Accession Number: 1998.2983

Chains

Various chain fragments and 2 screens; one quite modern. Iron chain links and hooks.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23243

Accession Number: 1998.2984

Bracket shelf

Mustard painted bracket shelf, split in center, one bracket remaining. Wooden, curved edge.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23244

Accession Number: 1998.2985

Shelf

Bracket shelf w/ hinges, painted yellow on front rim. 2 hinges in back, one on bracket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23245

Accession Number: 1998.2986

String

String wrapped around wood fragment, rectangular pieces. Stored in cardboard box marked "fishing twine."

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: string (fiber product)

GUSN: 23246

Accession Number: 1998.2987

Metal plates

Asst. metal plates of various sizes, most painted red w/ 2 holes in sides. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23247

Accession Number: 1998.2988

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23248

Accession Number: 1998.2989

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23249

Accession Number: 1998.2990

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Painted yellow and decorated w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23250

Accession Number: 1998.2991

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23251

Accession Number: 1998.2992

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23252

Accession Number: 1998.2993

Bolt

Misc. iron bolts, asst. shapes and sizes. Wrapped in newspaper. Most w/ square peg ends and screw fittings on opposite ends.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23253

Accession Number: 1998.2994

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23254

Accession Number: 1998.2995

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23255

Accession Number: 1998.2996

Poultry feed bin

Poultry feed bin. Constructed of horizontal wooden boards set on wooden platform. Hinged slanted lid w/ rectangular holes covered by wire mesh. Two rectangular holes in bottom, screened w/ mesh.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23106

Accession Number: 1998.2856

Poultry feed bin

Poultry feed bin. Constructed of horizontal wooden boards set on wooden platform. Hinged slanted lid w/ rectangular holes covered by wire mesh. Two rectangular holes in bottom, screened w/ mesh.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23107

Accession Number: 1998.2857

Plinth fragment

Fragment of a wooden plinth, painted white. Circular base w/ molded edges, bulb-turned body, circular top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23108

Accession Number: 1998.2858

Wooden basket

Wooden basket. Staves, thin and wide, w/ horizontal hoop at bottom and mid-section. Wooden rim at top. Filled w/ modern shingles. Thin wire handles.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23109

Accession Number: 1998.2859

Wooden fragment

Large round wooden fragment, a hoop w/ a hollow center. Wider at base w/ curved molding at top. Nails protruding into center. Once painted white. (Possibly a base to a steamship object).

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23110

Accession Number: 1998.2860

Trunk, black leather w/ vertical metal bands fixed w/ thick round button tacks. Hinged lid is arched, body bows out near bottom. Leather embossed w/ design. Leather straps at front sides; square metal escutcheon at front center. Leather handle at sides. Interior lined in blue and white floral paper.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23111

Accession Number: 1998.2861

Banister fragment

Banister fragment piece w/ 5 banisters joined by metal rod. All banisters painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23112

Accession Number: 1998.2863.1

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23113

Accession Number: 1998.2863.2

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23114

Accession Number: 1998.2863.3

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23115

Accession Number: 1998.2863.4

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23116

Accession Number: 1998.2863.5

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23117

Accession Number: 1998.2863.6

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23118

Accession Number: 1998.2863.7

Banister fragment

Turned banister (poss. for roof banister rod). Banister painted white, turned banister w/ round finial on top. Holes in sides (for rod). Red paint beneath white.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23119

Accession Number: 1998.2863.8

Deck chair

Cane seated folding deck chair, pine frame w/ caning in the 3 major folding sections-- backrest, seat and legrest. Armrests at sides. Back legs are carved to reach floor. Front legs, slightly curved.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23120

Accession Number: 1998.2864

Tree pruner

Very long handled pruner. Wooden handle, painted blue, w/ rope attached at base which extends to top section. Iron pole and spring attached to wooden handle.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rope, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23121

Accession Number: 1998.2865

Scythe handle

Scythe handle. Wooden w/ narrower tip and wider base. Smaller handle at mid-section fastened to larger handle by metal band. Metal base at end of handle for fastening scythe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23122

Accession Number: 1998.2866

Scythe handle

Scythe handle. Wooden w/ narrower tip and wider base. Smaller handle at mid-section fastened to larger handle by metal band. Metal base at end of handle for fastening scythe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23123

Accession Number: 1998.2867

Hook

One wrought iron hook w/ long handle w/ small ring at one end and small hook at other end.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23124

Accession Number: 1998.2868

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