Historic New England

Caster

Casters, varying sizes. Most iron painted black; some wheels are brass, others wooden. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23221

Accession Number: 1998.2962

Thumb latches, pulls, door handles

Thumb latches, pulls and door handles. Iron handles and thumb latches; steel, brass, leather and iron pulls--mostly bail handle pulls. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Possibly Harrods (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23222

Accession Number: 1998.2963

Fire extinguisher

One fire extinguisher, glass bulb painted red. Three metal backs for mounting bulb onto wall. Bulb filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 23223

Accession Number: 1998.2964

Doorknob, escutcheon, doorplate

Two metal doorknobs, two brass plated escutcheons and 2 metal stick plates. Doorknobs are worn, their finish faded. Three skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23224

Accession Number: 1998.2965

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

Black satin purse w/ expandable gilt top. Inner lining--iridescent purple satin. Black satin handle tied to rings at top w/ 2 bows. Top decorated w/ turquoise abstract butterfly design. Lid flips to release expandable gilt opening.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, satin

GUSN: 23449

Accession Number: 1998.1635

Parasol

Collapsible parasol of blue and orange striped silk. Scalloped bottom, ruffled top. Wooden base with full circular handle. Rough-cut wood.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23450

Accession Number: 1998.1636

Purse

Navy velvet purse w/ silver clasp. Clasp is thick w/ silver studs. Purse to be hung from waist by an openwork mount attached to chain-link straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23451

Accession Number: 1998.1637

Gloves

One pair kid leather elbow-length gloves. Three round pearl buttons at wrists.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23452

Accession Number: 1998.1638AB

Purse

Beaded purse w/ faille silk lining and top ruffle. 2 handles which cause top to close, bunched. Beadwork--background white w/ green, white and red floral sprays. White and turquoise beaded fringe at bottom.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23453

Accession Number: 1998.1639

Purse

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23454

Accession Number: 1998.1640

Fichu

Black lace fichu. Floral design surrounded by netting. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 23455

Accession Number: 1998.1641

Purse

Navy blue knit bag w/ blue wooden beads in geometric formation. 2 green circular wooden handles decorated w/ Asian insignia. Light blue inner lining.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23456

Accession Number: 1998.1642

Mitt

Pair of red silk mitts. Fingerless w/ separate thumb holes. Opera length.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23457

Accession Number: 1998.1643AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Opera length (to shoulder) white kid gloves w/ 3 white plastic buttons near wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23458

Accession Number: 1998.1644AB

Gloves

Pair of gloves. Elbow length yellow cotton gloves w/ 2 pearl button snaps at wrist.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23459

Accession Number: 1998.1645AB

Purse

Embroidered Bristol board purse. Floral detail w/ gilt trim on front and back. Flip-back lid revealing pink satin interior. Collapsible pink satin sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), satin

GUSN: 23460

Accession Number: 1998.1646

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1648.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23461

Accession Number: 1998.1647

Glove

Kid leather glove. Poss. pair w/ 1998.1647.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23462

Accession Number: 1998.1648

Glove

Kid leather glove. Adjustable cloth strap.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23463

Accession Number: 1998.1649

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Brown w/ three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23464

Accession Number: 1998.1650AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Gray w/ 2 brass buttons on A, lace-up buttons on B.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23465

Accession Number: 1998.1651AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Three small white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23466

Accession Number: 1998.1652AB

Gloves

Pair of kid leather gloves. Elbow length. Multiple white buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Jaruis, John (Maker)

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 23467

Accession Number: 1998.1653AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Yellow elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23468

Accession Number: 1998.1654AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. White elbow-length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23469

Accession Number: 1998.1655AB

Gloves

Pair of silk gloves. Black opera length.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23470

Accession Number: 1998.1656AB

Parasol

Top of white net parasol with embroidered floral design. Two large tassles on top with multiple small tassles hanging off. Metal and wooden frame.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, metal, net (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23471

Accession Number: 1998.1657

Purse

Black velvet purse w/ embroidered and beaded design on side--2 Chinese peacocks facing each other. Red, blue and green beads. Small velvet handle. Brass clasp. Peach silk inner lining--side pocket and inner money pouch w/ brass clasp. Small velvet flap by brass clasp.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), brass (alloy), embroidering, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23472

Accession Number: 1998.1658

Wallet

Green woven wallet, one fold, satin lining inside w/ 2 pockets. Outer design--abstract floral and vines, blue, yellow, purple, green. Edged in gold braiding.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), satin, weaving

GUSN: 23473

Accession Number: 1998.1659

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