Historic New England

Smoke bell

Milk glass smoke bell. Tulip-shaped w/ edges scalloped in a ruffle pattern. Ruffle and top loop hook are green.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21222

Accession Number: 1998.4159.3

Smoke bell

One milk glass smoke bell. Tulip-shaped w/ edges scalloped in a ruffle pattern. Ruffle and top loop hook are light blue.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21223

Accession Number: 1998.4160

Lamp shade

Milk glass lamp shade. Shade narrow toward the top and flares out again at rim. Wide and open bottom.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21224

Accession Number: 1998.4161

Lamp shade

Milk glass lamp shade. Shade narrow toward the top and flares out again at rim. Wide and open bottom.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21225

Accession Number: 1998.4162

Lamp shade

Milk glass lamp shade. Shade narrow toward the top and flares out again at rim. Wide and open bottom.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21226

Accession Number: 1998.4163

Lamp shade

Clear glass lamp shade. Low dome w/ cylindrical rim at top for fixing over lamp shaft. Seams visible at sides. Open bottom.

Date: 1882-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21227

Accession Number: 1998.4164

Lamp shade

Clear glass lamp shade. Low dome w/ cylindrical rim at top for fixing over lamp shaft. Seams visible at sides. Open bottom.

Date: 1882-1890

Maker: Schneider, B. B. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21228

Accession Number: 1998.4165

Lamp shade

Clear glass lamp shade. Low dome w/ cylindrical rim at top for fixing over lamp shaft. Seams visible at sides. Open bottom.

Date: 1882-1890

Maker: Schneider, B. B. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21229

Accession Number: 1998.4166

Home-made scarecrow chime made of tin pot lids. Top is complete lid with handle and holes into which string is run. Ends of string are tied tin lids to tea canisters and wafers that rattle when moved.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Probably Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21230

Accession Number: 1998.4167

Kerosene lantern

Kerosene barn lantern, tin. Base is molded. Body of lantern is glass globe secured by tin framing arms. Tin cap set on top of globe; wire bail handle at center of top is adjustable.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Dietz Tubular Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21231

Accession Number: 1998.4168

Glass chimney

16 clear glass chimneys, of different sizes and shapes. Most have narrow bases, bulbous bodies and narrow rims. All stored in a cardboard box w/out a lid.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21232

Accession Number: 1998.4174

Glass chimney

18 clear glass chimneys, of differing sizes and shapes. Most have narrow bases, bulbous bodies and narrow rims. All stored in a cardboard box w/out a lid.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21233

Accession Number: 1998.4175

Wick

White cotton wicks for kerosene lamps, varying lengths and widths. Some have blue ticking down middle. All stored in a square cardboard box covered in white paper.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 21234

Accession Number: 1998.4176

Canning jar lid

Misc. parts to lids to canning jars. Some tin rims, mostly flat tin lids and tin lids w/ grooved sides. Some were pieces used to clamp lid shut.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21235

Accession Number: 1998.4177

Canning jar lids

Lids to canning jars, mostly clear glass, some tinted blue. All round, varying sizes.

Date: 1860-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21236

Accession Number: 1998.4178

Glass chimney

Frosted glass chimney. Round w/ small flared rim at top and frosted design of circles and grape clusters.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 21237

Accession Number: 1998.4179

Glass chimney

Frosted glass chimney. Round w/ thin neck and flared and scalloped rim. Frosted in floral pattern.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 21238

Accession Number: 1998.4180

Glass chimney

Frosted glass chimney. Round w/ straight rim and frosted in floral medallions.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 21239

Accession Number: 1998.4181

Whisk broom

Whisk broom, hand-held. Straw secured by three horizontal stitchings near top. Straw gathered at top to form handle. Handle secured by wire. Tin cap at very top w/ hook for hanging. Cotton covering stitched over half of broom.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 21240

Accession Number: 1998.4182

Kerosene lamp

Kerosene lamp w/ round clear glass globe w/ embossed geometric and floral detail. Globe set into cast iron pedestal base w/ similarly embossed detail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21241

Accession Number: 1998.4183

Kerosene lamp

Kerosene lamp, clear glass painted green and covered w/ small floral medallions. Slender fluted base and a slender oval globe w/ a hole in top for attaching a burner.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 21242

Accession Number: 1998.4184

Board

Pierced pine board. Two piercings at center of board: shaped like long rods w/ circular ends. Pine unfinished.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 21243

Accession Number: 1998.4185

Board

Pierced pine board. Two piercings at center of board: shaped like long rods w/ circular ends. Pine unfinished.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 21244

Accession Number: 1998.4186

Board

Pierced pine board. Two piercings at center of board: shaped like long rods w/ circular ends. Pine unfinished.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 21245

Accession Number: 1998.4187

Glass shade

Milk glass light shade, 3/4 of a circle. Rimmed circular piece at top through which light bulb is inserted.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 21246

Accession Number: 1998.4188

Board for sign

Flat wooden board to which sign can be attached. Unfinished wood set at bottom into a notch in ceramic ball-shaped stand.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21247

Accession Number: 1998.4189

Cast iron legs

Two identical cast iron objects, possibly legs to a stove or other object. Incised line around edges and at bottom that resembles a cabriole foot. Flat top w/ a handle-like protruding end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21248

Accession Number: 1998.4190AB

Treen fragment

Turned treen fragment. Cylindrical wooden piece w/ open ends. Molding at center where piece narrows.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21249

Accession Number: 1998.4191

Wrench

Cast iron wrench. Handle w/ concave middle connected to hook (V-shaped). Wrench w/ grooved pieces for operating.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21250

Accession Number: 1998.4192

Wrench

Cast iron wrench. Handle w/ concave middle connected to semi-circular wrench head w/ hollow center into which an iron grooved piece w/ side clasp is fixed.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 21251

Accession Number: 1998.4193

Box

Tall and narrow wooden box. No lid. Dove-tail joinery visible at sides.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21252

Accession Number: 1998.4194

Textile fragment

Rectangular fragment w/ embroidered polychrome design "in the Chinese taste"--randomly placed Chinese figures, animals and birds. Each design element independent of others.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26137

Accession Number: 1979.45

Deck of Cards

Hand-colored prints on white laid paper. 35 scenes depicting "Life and Times" (allegorical figures, ladies and gentlemen in various activities).

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), hand coloring

GUSN: 26138

Accession Number: 1979.46.1-35

Shoehorn

Curved elongated triangular shape, curved outward at tip. Hole punched in tapered end for string.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 26139

Accession Number: 1979.47

Doorstop

Cast iron alloy in shape of acorn, painted black. 3 hook-like white metal legs, painted black.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: iron alloy

GUSN: 26140

Accession Number: 1979.48

Andirons

Elongated urn-like "steeple top" form. Turned and incised neck elements. Octagonal body w/ 2 cabriole-scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron bracket extending back.

Date: 1770-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26141

Accession Number: 1979.49

Jamb hook

Queen Anne style. Cartouche-shaped wall mount w/ "C" scroll arm ending in steeple-top finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26142

Accession Number: 1979.50

Tieback

Single tieback-- circular medallion of repoussed or stamped tin. Central dome w/ concentric decorative rings (plain leaf--plain dots). Iron screw set in back.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26143

Accession Number: 1979.51

Joint stool

Rectangular top w/ thumbnail molded edge. Skirt carved quite shallowly w/ lunettes interspersed w/ floral motifs. Pegged mortise and tenon joints. Slightly canted turned legs have urns w/ incised rings topped by reels. Blocks at tops of legs. Blocks form feet. Rectangular stretchers w/ shadow moldin...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26144

Accession Number: 1966.1336

Chest

Rectangular carved panelled chest. Top w/ three panels framed w/ shadow molded members. Front of chest has circular geometric motifs on panels and rails. Stiles between panels also carved. Corner stiles shadow-molded. Back w/ single panel. Ends w/ carved diamond motifs. Till inside at left. Proba...

Date: 1676-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 26145

Accession Number: 1966.1337

Looking glass

Rectangular mirror w/ molded frame. Pediment is arched and has scrolls at side. Motif on pediment is carved and gilded and has 3 leaves over a pair of scrolls conjoined at base of leaves. Brass candle arms screwed onto bottom of frame.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), butternut (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26146

Accession Number: 1966.1344

Side chair

Cromwellian chair w/ tapestry-like modern upholstery. Front legs are turned w/ blocks and balls. Single rectangular stretcher at front. Two rectangular stretchers each side. Square, slightly canted back posts below seat. Above seat posts have ball turnings. Crest rail is new. Upper right stretcher p...

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood)

GUSN: 26147

Accession Number: 1966.1346

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a young woman. Ochre or tan spandrel top and bottom. Deep green background. (Dark strips at side may indicate that this was once in a frame of different dimensions.) Hair is light brown and curled in a 17th cent. style. Low cut bodice w/ horizontal rows of pearls as decoration. Stomacher...

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 26148

Accession Number: 1966.1402

Mortar & pestle

Waisted shape. Mortar w/ embossed decoration of crude C-scrolls below flared rim and at midsection. Embossed rings at base. Simple club-like pestle. Circular lid w/ hole at ceter for pestle. Underside is molded to fit over mortar. Traces of old brown paint on lid.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26149

Accession Number: 1966.1403A-C

Jug

Bellarmine type. Brownish-tan "orange peel" glaze extends 2/3's the way down sides. Clear glaze to base from this point. Thrown by hand, the sides flare out from base and in at the shoulders. Neck is decorated w/ an embossed "grotesque" (male face). Side has the stamps: [horseshoe shaped appearance]...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26150

Accession Number: 1966.1404

Stumpwork picture

Rectangular picture of a woman surrounded by 2 Tudor roses, two trees w/ flowers and foliage. Birds, snails, and worms. Bead necklace. Molded frame may be original.

Date: ca. 1650

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26151

Accession Number: 1966.1405

Punch bowl

Pearlware punch bowl in Oriental deep circular shape. Pseudo-Chinese decoration. Interior w/ pagoda flanked w/ pine trees. Lattice border (like Chippendale fretwork). Exterior w/ two similar pagoda motifs interspersed w/ floral decoration. Underglaze cobalt decoration brushed on white body.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26152

Accession Number: 1966.1406

Charger

Circular form w/ shallow well. Plainly decorated w/ one incised ring at lip. Base is formed by the dished-out well.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26153

Accession Number: 1966.1407

Charger

Circular form w/ deep well. Slightly stepped and sized rim mould, stamped w/ the initials "I P A" [not sure which order]--see card for drawing.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26154

Accession Number: 1966.1428

Wallpaper

Block print design of peacocks or birds of paradise. Yellow/white on black field.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: Possibly Prentiss, Appleton (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26155

Accession Number: 1979.34

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