Historic New England

Speaking horn

Tin horn, cone shaped with attached mouthpiece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 23137

Accession Number: 1998.2880

Speaking horn

Tin horn, cone shaped w/ attached mouthpiece. Painted red.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 23138

Accession Number: 1998.2881

Hanging rack

Long wooden board w/ metal hooks. Board painted white, nail on each end. 9 hooks on board.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23139

Accession Number: 1998.2882

Pole

Long branch w/ wooden clamp attached to middle, poss. well sweep. Unfinished branch, pine clamp. Wire at top of branch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23140

Accession Number: 1998.2883

Binoculars case

Leather binoculars case w/ long handle. Lid and bottom of case missing. Cotton lining inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 23141

Accession Number: 1998.2884

Lid

Large tin cover w/ handle on top. Canvas wrapped around handle. Top of cover is smaller than base. Ring at bottom, side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23142

Accession Number: 1998.2885

Green painted wooden crate w/ iron pinch clasp on lid and 2 iron hinges. Egg crate lining at bottom. 3 paper labels on 2 sides indicating contents of box (16 doz. eggs) and recipient (FOR DOE, SULLIVAN & CO. Inc.)

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23143

Accession Number: 1998.2886

Fireplace grate pieces

Cast iron fireplace grate and arch. A) Main archway w/ molding of grape and scroll design on front; B)small curved piece w/ openwork design of heart-shaped scrollwork; C) small curved piece w/ little detail; D) arch shaped front board w/ diamond shaped openwork; E) flat back board.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: B. G. & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23144

Accession Number: 1998.2887A-E

Box

Green painted wooden crate w/ iron pinch clasp on lid and 2 iron hinges. Inside divided in center to form 2 compartments.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23145

Accession Number: 1998.2888

Barrel fragments

Wooden barrel fragments, staves and 4 iron hoops. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23146

Accession Number: 1998.2889

Cover

Tin cover w/ handle (prob. for fireplace). Scroll shaped handle in center, near bend in cover. Backside has one ridge in center. Cover has curved top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23147

Accession Number: 1998.2890

Wooden post

White painted wooden post, octagonal w/ many nails sticking out.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 23148

Accession Number: 1998.2891

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23149

Accession Number: 1998.2892

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23150

Accession Number: 1998.2893

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23151

Accession Number: 1998.2894

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ footed bottom and ringed top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23152

Accession Number: 1998.2895

Hook

Wrought iron hook on rope; rope ends tied together to form loop.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23153

Accession Number: 1998.2896

Lever

Wrought iron lever.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23154

Accession Number: 1998.2897

Hook

Wrought iron hook w/ square base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23155

Accession Number: 1998.2898

Drill

Cast iron drill; 3 pronged drill attached to semi-circular handle; rope holding it together.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23156

Accession Number: 1998.2899

Hinge

Long wrought iron hinge; long flat piece w/ 8 nails and perpendicular ring at one end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23157

Accession Number: 1998.2900

Spike

Wrought iron spike w/ screw-like bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23158

Accession Number: 1998.2901

Iron tool

Wrought iron tool w/ flat triangle on end; bent handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 23159

Accession Number: 1998.2902

Tiller

Ship's tiller (possibly); long piece of wood w/ square bottom and carved diamond-shaped top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23160

Accession Number: 1998.2903

Haul ?

Long white painted haul; circular top attached to long pole w/ ring attached at bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23161

Accession Number: 1998.2904

Curtain rod

One in pair of long black curtain rods; sceptor-like ends.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23162

Accession Number: 1998.2905.1

Curtain rod

One in pair of long black curtain rods; flat circular ends.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23163

Accession Number: 1998.2905.2

Banister fragment

Stair banister fragment; spherical top w/ turned pole and squared bottom; raised rings around pole; pole w/ 2 ringed cut above squared bottom.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23164

Accession Number: 1998.2906

Banister fragment

Stair banister fragment; spherical top w/ turned pole and squared bottom; raised rings around pole; pole w/ 2 ringed cut above squared bottom.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23165

Accession Number: 1998.2907

Bed fragment

Single rope bed fragment including canvas; long rectangular shaped piece of wood w/ canvas bed attached; holes along sides of bed for rope; small piece of rope attached.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23166

Accession Number: 1998.2908

Shipping crate

Wooden egg crate w/ hinged lid and wooden division inside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23167

Accession Number: 1998.2909

Shipping crate

Faded blue crate labeled: "CASTLE TUCKER/ PIGEONRY & HENNERY./ WISCASSET. MAINE"; hinged lid and wooden division inside; remnants of paper labels from shipping on sides; 2 oval holes for gripping on sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23168

Accession Number: 1998.2910

Wooden fragments

Box w/ wooden fragments; approx. 20 long wooden boards of different geometric shapes; possibly pieces off house; some appear significantly older than others; some painted.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23169

Accession Number: 1998.2911

Shelf

One in pair of unpainted wooden shelves; flat board w/ support on top.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23170

Accession Number: 1998.2912.1

Shelf

One in pair of unpainted wooden shelves; flat board w/ 2 supports beneath.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23171

Accession Number: 1998.2912.2

Shipping crate

Crate painted white; marked "HALVES" on front and back; no lid.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23172

Accession Number: 1998.2913

Bucket

Wooden bucket w/ handle; unattached bottom; painted gray; bottom band broken off.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23173

Accession Number: 1998.2914

Bucket

Wooden bucket; 2 rings around it to hold panels together.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23174

Accession Number: 1998.2915

Bucket

Wooden bucket; 2 rings around it to hold panels together; steel handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23175

Accession Number: 1998.2917

Scythe handle

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

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23076

Accession Number: 1998.2826

Scythe handle

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

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23077

Accession Number: 1998.2827

Scythe handle

Scythe handle. Wooden, w/ narrower tip and wider base.

Date: 1897-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23078

Accession Number: 1998.2828

Pitchfork

Pitchfork. Wooden handle w/ metal fork. Three curved prongs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23079

Accession Number: 1998.2829

Pitchfork

Pitchfork. Wooden handle w/ metal fork. Three curved prongs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23080

Accession Number: 1998.2830

Pitchfork

Pitchfork. Wooden handle w/ metal fork. Three curved prongs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23081

Accession Number: 1998.2831

Ax

Axe, split handle. Split in handle begins at base and extends down to tip. Wrapped at base in black tape.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23082

Accession Number: 1998.2832

Saw

Saw. Consists of toothed blade fixed horizontally between two wooden end pieces; piece at one side extends below blade to form handle. Pieces secured together at top by metal bracing and at mid-section by wooden stretcher.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23083

Accession Number: 1998.2833

Saw

Saw. Consists of toothed blade fixed horizontally between two wooden end pieces; piece at one side extends below blade to form handle. Pieces secured together at top by metal bracing and at mid-section by wooden stretcher.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23084

Accession Number: 1998.2834

Sickle

Short-handled sickle. Short wooden handle w/ sickle blade set into end. Metal band set around end of handle near blade.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23085

Accession Number: 1998.2835

Long-handled brush

Long wooden handle w/ brush at end. Short brush: consists of pole w/ small paint brush set into groove on pole and secured w/ a string.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23086

Accession Number: 1998.2836

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