Historic New England

Rat poison tin

.1) Undecorated gray tin body. Small cylindrical box w/ soldered seam. Molded ring at top creating a flange to receive conforming cylindrical lid w/ flat top.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Meyers (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25066

Accession Number: 1985.319.1-2

Candle mold

Rectangular top w/ square sides and a conforming bottom, enclosing 6 cylinders w/ pointed ends. The top has 6 openings by which molds can be filled. Unpainted gray color.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25067

Accession Number: 1985.320

Meat juice press

Cast inscription: "Patent meat juice press/ H.F. Osborne/ Newark, N.J." Horseshoe shaped body surmounted by a screw threaded vise handle. On circular base.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Osborne, H. F. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25068

Accession Number: 1985.321

Decanter

Two-part mold. Colorless onion-shaped body w/ circular foot. Elongated neck tapers to circular mouth w/ collar at lip.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25069

Accession Number: 1985.322

Butter churn

Barrel form w/ vertical splats and three circular bands around base and waist. Wood bottom. Top and other accessories missing.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25070

Accession Number: 1985.323

Food grinder

Grinder applied to wood panel by screws. Tin lid is paneled and hinged above V-shaped funnel and conical grinding mechanism. S-shaped handle bar w/ wood turned handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25071

Accession Number: 1985.324

Shovel

Wood D-shaped handle w/ demilune cutout handle. Tapered shaft partially wrapped w/ string w/ metal joint where shaft meets spade. Spade is rectangular and flat w/ wood end band and metal tip.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25072

Accession Number: 1985.325

Branding iron

Looped end to long tapered and facaded shaft. Rectangular base w/ "E.C." branding mark.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25073

Accession Number: 1985.326

Sieve

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seams and loosely woven splint sieve screen. Attached flap of muslin.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25074

Accession Number: 1985.328

Sieve

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seams and loosely woven splint sieve screen. Broken leather strap handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25075

Accession Number: 1985.329

Branding iron

Loop end to long rounded shaft. Double cyma base w/ "MColeman" marked on flat end.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25076

Accession Number: 1985.327

Sieve

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seams and loosely woven splint sieve screen.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25077

Accession Number: 1985.330

Colorless cylindrical body w/ slightly rounded basal edge w/ flat bottom w/ an unpolished pontil. Sharply indented shoulders w/ a wide cylindrical neck and mouth. Flat circular lid w/ a hollow flange, domed top and large circular knop.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25078

Accession Number: 1985.331

Mallet

Crudely carved cylindrical mallet head w/ hole bored down center to accomodate the cylindrical carved elongated handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25079

Accession Number: 1985.332

Utensil box

Undecorated gray metal body w/ soldered and folded-under seams. Cylindrical body w/ slightly overhanging ends. Hinged lid encompasses entire length of cylinder. Hinged hasp closure. Two applied flat tin tabs at back w/ holes for hanging.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25080

Accession Number: 1985.397

Basket

Circular form w/ swollen crosshatch woven sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25081

Accession Number: 1985.614

Storage basket

Circular form w/ cross hatch weave in a pattern of four narrow splints and one thick green horizontal splint.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25082

Accession Number: 1985.615

Bowl

Molded grey-white salt glazed stoneware body. Deep circular well w/ flat bottom and shallow footring. Slightly dished rim w/ bracket-scrolled molded edge (after a silver prototype).

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25083

Accession Number: 1928.672

Candlestick

Cylindrical shaft w/ round, slightly domed base. Shaped thumbpiece stamped "SHAW/BIRM."

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25084

Accession Number: 1934.2383

Basket

Wicker utility basket with woven bottom, plaited sides, and twisted handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25085

Accession Number: 1941.132

Tavern table

Tavern table. Pine, maple. Overhanging rectangular pine top with bread board ends. Peg construction. Fitted onto a rectangular apron enclosing a single long drawer. Thin circular tapered legs with a spool turning at top and terminating in a spade foot.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25086

Accession Number: 1963.123.1

Wall clock

Plain round molded frame enclosing white face w/ black Roman Numerals. Shaft has plain molding w/ black and gold striped eglomise insert. Base has similar eglomise panel w/ striped border and interior cartouche displaying interior pendulum.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), metal

GUSN: 25087

Accession Number: 1963.124

Set of side chairs

Set of Windsor rod-back side chairs w/ bamboo turned parts. Straight round top rail w/ parallel lower rail connected by three short rods. Round stiles flare out from seat to top rail and enclose seven flaring rods. Flat seat w/ shaped sides and incised and painted striping. Single stretchers on all ...

Date: 1804-1830

Maker: Daniel Abbott & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25088

Accession Number: 1963.126A-F

Tall case clock

Tall-case clock; no works or face. Flat molded cornice surmounts square opening for face. Straight case w/ door defined by simple rectangle of applied molding. Base molding on front only. Graining added later (reddish-brown glaze coat over yellow ochre background). Right side of clock painted black ...

Date: 1720-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25089

Accession Number: 1963.127

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Hard maple with cherry side rails. Rectangular top with semicircular drop leaves. Leaves fold out to form a round top. Top and leaves have ovolo-molded outer edge. Plain edges on skirt of leaves. Ogee arch molding on skirt of rectangular top. Top secured with wooden pins driv...

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 25090

Accession Number: 1963.128

Box

Demi-lune shaped box with leather strap hinged lid. Pine body covered with two layers of light blue wallpapers Pattern almost obliterated; appears to be a white block-printed floral swag. Brown paper lining.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25091

Accession Number: 1963.129

Jug

Bulbous circular body, tapering to a small circular flat bottom. Small cylindrical neck. Applied shaped handle w/ blue glaze decoration at handle juncture. Salt glazed. Hand thrown buff colored clay body.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25092

Accession Number: 1963.130

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge and turned under lip. Shallow dished well. Marked "DP" on brim. "LONDON" marked on bottom. "__N__RCH/ __P__E LONDON" in cartouche.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25093

Accession Number: 1963.131

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge and incised line. Dished rim and well. Indistinct mark on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25094

Accession Number: 1963.132

Charger

Circular form with pronounced beaded edge and dished rim. Deeply dished well. No mark.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25095

Accession Number: 1963.133

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge on narrow rim, deep cavetto.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25096

Accession Number: 1963.134

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded pattern on shaped brim. Shallow dish. Indistinguishable mark on back.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25097

Accession Number: 1963.135

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge and slightly dished well, marked "MM" on brim. Multiple markings on bottom (see file).

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25098

Accession Number: 1963.136

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge and shallow well. Marked "DP" on rim.

Date: 1750-1785

Maker: Townsend, John (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25099

Accession Number: 1963.137

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge on shaped brim. Shallow dished well. Marked "London" on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25100

Accession Number: 1963.139

Plate

Circular form, beaded edge, shaped brim. Shallow dish w/ indistinguishable mark on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25101

Accession Number: 1963.140

Plate

Circular form. Flat brim, molded on back of brim. Shallow dish w/ incised circle near perimeter, marked "ET"on brim, multiple indistinguishable marks on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25102

Accession Number: 1963.141

Plate

Circular form beaded border on shaped brim. Shallow well w/ center boss. Bottom marked "TR"?, several indistinguishable marks.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25103

Accession Number: 1963.142

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded turned-under edge. Shallow dish w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple marks on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25104

Accession Number: 1963.143

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded turned-under edge. Shallow well w/ incised ring near perimeter, multiple marks on back. See file.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25105

Accession Number: 1963.144

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded under edge. Shallow well w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple marks on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25106

Accession Number: 1963.145

Vinegar bottle

Molded and blown transparent amber colored bottle w/ cylindrical body w/ rounded shoulders tapering to a cylindrical neck w/ a wide applied collar and mouth. Old cork stopper (residue). Covered w/ wicker in conforming shape w/ a braided wicker handle at back. Paper tag marked in pen script "Colman".

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 25007

Accession Number: 1963.194

Firkin

Vertical board stays w/ ash or oak horizontal bands. Circular body w/ straight sides slightly canted out to a recessed circular bottom. One ash band at top and two at bottom of body, each w/ overlapping finger joints secured by cut nails. Conforming flat circular lid. Broad ash bail handle secured w...

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25008

Accession Number: 1963.193

Vinegar bottle

Molded or blown transparent amber colored bottle w/ cylindrical body w/ rounded shoulders tapering to a cylindrical neck w/ a wide applied collar at circular mouth. Covered w/ wicker in conforming shape w/ a braided wicker handle at back.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 25009

Accession Number: 1963.195

Vinegar bottle

Molded and blown transparent aqua-colored bottle w/ cylindrical body w/ rounded shoulders tapering to a cylindrical neck w/ a wide applied collar at mouth. Covered w/ wicker in conforming shape w/ a braided wicker handle at back.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 25010

Accession Number: 1963.196

Basket

Oval woven form w/ straight sides and flat top w/ braided sides.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25011

Accession Number: 1985.208

Hammer

Steel handle and head. Elongated rectangular shaft or handle w/ a slight swell at butt end. Shaped hammer head w/ chamfered nose opposite split end for pulling nails. Impressed "MC" on head.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25012

Accession Number: 1985.273

Plate rack

Use unidentified. Simple nailed construction. X-shaped legs at each end w/ a rectangular stretcher across center, supporting a plank above each side w/ a sawtooth rach element nailed to the interior surface (one slightly lower than the other).

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25013

Accession Number: 1985.275

Clothespin

Turned and carved unfinished wood body. Cylindrical body w/ chanfered edge at circular top. Incised line at top third of body. Clothespin arms formed by two straight cuts through center, terminating at incised line.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25014

Accession Number: 1985.274

Ladle

Hollow coconut shell head w/ wide circular mouth cut out of top. Turned oak handle attached at side w/ cotter pin. Incised line banding w/ ring and vase turnings on handle.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: coconut (fruit), oak (wood)

GUSN: 25015

Accession Number: 1985.276

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