Historic New England

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

Rod shaft with pointed terminus with adjustable scrolled arm holding lamp, raised on tripod base with scrolled feet; white fabric clip-on shade.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal

GUSN: 2195

Accession Number: 1991.216

Shirred Rug

Rectangular; central panel with large medallion with leaves and birds, enclosed by wide end- and narrow side- borders patterned with leaves on variegated ground; worked in shades of pink, red, beige and green in wool and cotton on linen ground; backed with brown canvas.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2196

Accession Number: 1991.217

Bullet Mold

Rectangular, rough carved, two-piece mold.

Date: 1776

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, hewing, roughness, soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 2197

Accession Number: 1991.218AB

Pipe Mold

Soapstone, two-piece, with wooden pipe bowl center of wood.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), soapstone (metamorphic rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2198

Accession Number: 1991.219AB

Dough Scraper

Small, with flat iron incised blade, hollow tapering brass handle with incised rings at wide end.

Date: 1845

Maker: Derr, Peter (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), incising, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2199

Accession Number: 1991.220

Mortar & Pestle

Porcelain mortar with porcelain and wood pestle; mortar has pouring spout and small base.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2200

Accession Number: 1991.221AB

Grease Lamp

Channel lamp with bulbous panelled reservoir with long spout descending from four triangular arms to a pierced plate having four splayed projections; a cast hanging hole at base of lamp probably held a drip cup.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 2201

Accession Number: 1991.222

Stockings

Hand knit, white cotton, below-knee length, with clock at ankle, initialed at top.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: Adams, Elizabeth, 1787-1862 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 2202

Accession Number: 1991.203AB

Marble

Spherical stone, almost like a marble.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 2203

Accession Number: 1991.204

Marble

Cream-colored pottery sphere decorated with pale red concentric rings at one side and blue leaf device at other side.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 2204

Accession Number: 1991.205

Marble

Spherical with underglaze cobalt blue, clear lead overglaze.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lead glaze

GUSN: 2205

Accession Number: 1991.206

Clay Pipe

Earthenware, with cylindrical bowl on straight stem.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: McDougall (pipemaker) (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 2206

Accession Number: 1991.207

Trinket Box

Rectangular, yellow, sliding cover; scene entitled "View of Brighton, Eng." in circular vignette, surrounded by leaves and flowers in greens and red. Tiny leaves painted on raised rim of box. Pink paper lining inside.

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2207

Accession Number: 1991.208

Box

Small, painted in yellow enamel; black, brown and blue striping off-white border, around grisaille landscape showing house, trees, grass and fence at water's edge; interior painted blue; bottom washed in black; hinged lid.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2208

Accession Number: 1991.209

3 Arrowheads on Card

Three arrowheads, one with elongated point in gray stone, two in black stone (one almost triangular in shape); all tied together with printed ribbon and tied with red ribbon to tag with inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2209

Accession Number: 1991.210A-C

3 Arrowheads on Card

Three black stone arrowheads tied around necks with ribbon and attached to card.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 2210

Accession Number: 1991.211A-C

1 Arrowhead on Card

Dark tan arrowhead with broken tip, tied with red ribbon to paper tag.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2211

Accession Number: 1991.212

5 Arrowheads & 1 Coin

Five arrowheads in varying sizes and shapes, ranging from gray to black in color tied together with a Liberty Head 1835 penny drilled with a hole, by red satin ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2212

Accession Number: 1991.213A-F

4 Wampum Beads

Four small circular white button-sized discs drilled at center with hole, tied together with red satin ribbon to card with inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 2213

Accession Number: 1991.214

Bullet Mold

Shot mold in two pieces held with wooden hinge; tiny holes for 34 shots; carved ends for handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood)

GUSN: 2214

Accession Number: 1991.223

Ballot Box Torch Lamp

Globular glass reservoir held between four painted tin posts and pierced square tin plates, iron bail handle with a tin collar; painted red, white and blue; globe holds wick and long metal collar.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A & W Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2215

Accession Number: 1991.224

Miniature Mirror

Miniature framed mirror; frame painted in brown and yellow.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2216

Accession Number: 1991.225

Box with Heirlooms

Small, with dome top, leather strap hinges, nail construction; painted red and grained in ochre.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2217

Accession Number: 1991.226

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of doll--miniature, painted in off white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2218

Accession Number: 1991.227

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of miniature doll, painted in off white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2219

Accession Number: 1991.228

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of doll--miniature--painted in off-white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2220

Accession Number: 1991.229

Spoon Mold & Spoon

A,B: heavy mold, cast from brass. C: molded pewter spoon.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 2221

Accession Number: 1991.230A-C

Padlock & Key

Small triangular padlock and key, made from wrought iron.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2222

Accession Number: 1991.231

Razor Box

Long narrow pine box, painted black, covered with leather (for sharpening) on one side and both ends; sliding cover with thumb hole; interior unfinished, carved to fit razors.

Date: 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2223

Accession Number: 1991.232

Box

Rectangular form with sliding cover, unpainted.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2224

Accession Number: 1991.233

Pantry or Utility Box

Oval, bentwood box with fitted cover and two pointedd finger laps held by iron nails; painted light blue, top carved with leafy tulip design and inscription; leafy scrolls incised around one side of cover band.

Date: 1740-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2225

Accession Number: 1991.234AB

Box

Small, rectangular, with slightly domed molded hinged lid, geometrically carved front.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2226

Accession Number: 1991.235

Peg Maker

Rectangular block with sliding cover at mid section covering a square shaped receptacle for pegs; deep round hole at one end of top; bottom canted from sides to mid section which is inset with lead square.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), lead (metal)

GUSN: 2227

Accession Number: 1991.236

Miniature Toy Coffin with Doll

Tiny box with swinging cover containing miniature doll.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), varnishing, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2228

Accession Number: 1991.237

Money Box

Red-painted, scratch-carved box with compartmented interior, bottom and interior unfinished; dovetailed box, compartments fitted, no nails used; two-piece cover fastened by wire fasteners.

Date: 1765

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2229

Accession Number: 1991.238

Elm Park, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5154-A

The image shows a view of Elm Park in Groveland, Massachusetts. A horse is standing next to a water fountain in the foreground, and the tree-lined street stretches into the background. Houses are visible on either side of the street.

Date: 1890-1909

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394715

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5154-A

Elm Park, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5155-A

The image depicts Elm Park in Groveland, Massachusetts. The scene shows a tree-lined area with a prominent ornate fountain at the center surrounded by low posts. In the background, there are houses visible on either side of the tree-lined street.

Date: 1890-1909

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394716

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5155-A

Elm Park, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5156-A

The image depicts Elm Park in Groveland, Massachusetts. The tree-lined street runs through the foreground and background. In the foreground, there is a decorative fountain, with a boy standing nearby holding a bicycle. Houses are visible in the background on both sides of the road.

Date: 1890-1909

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394717

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5156-A

Elm Park, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5157-A

The image depicts Elm Park in Groveland, Massachusetts. It features the tree-lined street leading into the distance, flanked by white houses on either side. In the foreground, there is a lamppost with a large fountain. A man in a horse-drawn carriage is visible on the right side of the image.

Date: 1902

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394718

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5157-A

Elm Park, John Drew and others visible, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5158-A

The image shows Elm Park in Groveland, Massachusetts. Several individuals are visible standing near a large decorative fountain set among tall trees. Houses can be seen in the background.

Date: 1902

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394719

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5158-A

T. H. Fanny's house, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5159-A

The image shows a two-story, traditional-style house in Groveland, Massachusetts, identified as T. H. Fanny's house. The house has a front porch and several windows with shutters. There are trees in the front yard and a white picket fence to the left.

Date: 1895

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394720

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.300.5159-A

Captain Nathaniel Gage's gravestone, Bradford Cemetery, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5160-A

The image depicts a gravestone belonging to Captain Nathaniel Gage at the Bradford Cemetery in Groveland, Massachusetts. The gravestone inscription reads, "In memory of Capt Nathaniel Gage, who departed this life April 5th 1797" The stone is surrounded by other gravestones and trees are visible in t...

Date: 1890-1909

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394721

Ref. Code: PC052.01.060.5160-A

James Head's gravestone, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5161-A

The image shows a gravestone in Groveland, Massachusetts, marking the grave of James Head. The stone is ornately carved with text indicating that James Head died in September 1743 at the age of 60. It is set in a grassy area with other stones visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1909

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394722

Ref. Code: PC052.01.060.5161-A

John Head's gravestone, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5162-A

The image shows a gravestone with the inscription "In Memory of Mr. John Head, who departed this life December 7th, 1795, Ãt. 74." Several other gravestones are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1909

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394723

Ref. Code: PC052.01.060.5162-A

Ezra Hardy's house, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5163-A

The image shows a large, two-story house identified as Ezra Hardy's house in Groveland, Massachusetts. The house features multiple windows with shutters and is situated behind a large tree with an expansive canopy.

Date: 1895

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394724

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.300.5163-A

Ezra Hardy's house, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5164-A

The image shows a house identified as Ezra Hardy's in Groveland, Massachusetts. It is a two-story structure with a wooden exterior and a chimney. The house is surrounded by trees and grassy vegetation, with a small porch area visible at the front.

Date: 1895

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394725

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.300.5164-A

Merrimack Square and the bridge, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5165-A

The image depicts Merrimack Square and a metal truss bridge in Groveland, Massachusetts. The foreground shows a dirt street leading up to the bridge, and on the left side, there is a partially constructed building with wooden framing. Utility poles with wires line the road, and a few buildings and t...

Date: 1900

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394726

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5165-A

Merrimack Square and the bridge, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5166-A

The image depicts Merrimack Square and a bridge in Groveland, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is an unpaved area with visible tracks. To the left, a building with multiple windows and scaffolding is visible. In the background, the bridge spans across the frame, with a horse-drawn carriage on...

Date: 1900

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394727

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5166-A

Memorial Day parade, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5167-A

The image depicts a Memorial Day parade in Groveland, Massachusetts. A group of people, including children and adults, are marching down a tree-lined street. Some of the participants are dressed in formal attire, and there is a band playing instruments as part of the procession. Spectators, includin...

Date: 1894

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394728

Ref. Code: PC052.01.090.5167-A

Merrimack Square, bridge, and Bridgeport Blacksmith, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5168-A

The image shows Merrimack Square with a bridge extending into the distance in Groveland, Massachusetts. On the right, there is a two-story building identified as the Bridgeport Blacksmith. Dirt streets and telegraph poles are visible along both sides, and a horse-drawn vehicle can be seen in the vic...

Date: 1900

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 394729

Ref. Code: PC052.01.070.5168-A

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