Historic New England

Newel Cap

Simple knob.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 502

Accession Number: 1959.227

Corner Block

Corner block with deeply carved recessed panel with four-petaled floral ornament.

Date: ca. 1833

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), softwood

GUSN: 503

Accession Number: 1942.1098B

Knob

Perhaps a newel post, or staircase finish. White paint over red. Dowel below for attaching it.

Date: ca. 1727

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 504

Accession Number: 1969.113

Newel Base

Base of newel with beginnings of spiral turning; olive over white paint.

Date: ca. 1759

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 505

Accession Number: 1933.644

Three urn-shaped finials, perhaps for a fence. The proportions are increasingly squatter from A to C. All have similar heavy white paint. A and B are rotted at the bottom. C is missing its top element.

Date: ca. 1823

Maker: Auger, Hezekiah (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 506

Accession Number: 1969.345A-C

Ornament

A, B: Two pieces of pressed papier-mache ornament painted white, featuring floral and scrolls. C: Unpainted papie-mache ornament featuring floral and scroll work.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: Boston Papier Mache Company (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), papier mâché, pressing

GUSN: 507

Accession Number: 1963.4A-C

Finial

Finial with acorn shape; stylized leaf molding where cap would be. Grey-white paint. Molded base.

Date: 1896

Maker: Griggs, Wilfred (Architect)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 508

Accession Number: 1966.33

Ornament

Grey paint on all sides except top; tapered leaf-like shape; tenon broken off on top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Withington (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 509

Accession Number: 1959.231

Bracket

Standard acanthus leaf motif on carved wooden bracket with natural finish.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), hardwood

GUSN: 510

Accession Number: 1969.462

Sheathing

Shadow-molded sheathing; yellow paint; rabbeted edges; evidently cut off (as a sample to go in previous exhibit). A, B, C, G are further small pieces showing the molding profiles.

Date: 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 511

Accession Number: 1959.129A-G

Cornice

Cornice molding. Painted gray over brown. Sawn section.

Date: 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), sawing, softwood

GUSN: 512

Accession Number: 1959.224

Cornice

From Weathersfield, Connecticut according to donor

Date: 1692-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating), whitewashing (coating)

GUSN: 513

Accession Number: 1959.144

Cornice

Varying lengths of molding, unpainted.

Date: ca. 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 514

Accession Number: 1919.642A-E

Muntin

Some red paint.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 515

Accession Number: 1959.175

Molding

Olive paint on face and black on top.

Date: 1768-1781

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 516

Accession Number: 1960.33

Molding

Top has little paint; face has more paint. the last coat is olive.

Date: 1768-1781

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 517

Accession Number: 1960.34

Box

Small wooden box.

Date: ca. 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 518

Accession Number: 1922.649

Sheathing

Shadow-molded sheathing with spline edge; whitewash on the surface.

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, molding (forming), whitewashing (coating)

GUSN: 519

Accession Number: 1959.90A

Bracket

A) Shield-shaped mount. B) C) Backing [?] D) Modillion is sand-painted dark gray.

Date: ca. 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 520

Accession Number: 1939.587A-D

Gutter

No description

Date: ca. 1752

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 521

Accession Number: 1933.772B

Corncrib

Piece of wood. Labeled "Black ash. From a corn crib set on fire by the Indians at the burning of Royalton, Vermont Oct. 16th, 1780 being too wet to burn is still standing in good condition on the Elisha Rix farm Feb. 16, 1903.

Date: 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 522

Accession Number: 1920.731

Bridge Pile

No description

Date: ca. 1761

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 523

Accession Number: 1938.1185AB

Clapboard

Feathered top and edges; face and edge charred.

Date: ca. 1710

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 524

Accession Number: 1959.159

Clapboard

Painted white; weathered face and bottom edge.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 525

Accession Number: 1942.377

Clapboard

White paint on face; feathered top.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 526

Accession Number: 1942.376

Clapboard

Trapeziodal, weathered clapboard. Nail holes across top and bottom.

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 527

Accession Number: 1919.439

Clapboard

Unpainted clapboard, oak; ends scived; fairly weathered.

Date: ca. 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 528

Accession Number: 1915.7

Clapboard

No description

Date: ca. 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 529

Accession Number: 1915.6

Clapboard

Unfinished hand-split clapboard.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 530

Accession Number: 1915.4

Flashing

A strip of birch bark with nail holes.

Date: 1830

Maker: Goodell, Samuel, Mr. (Carpenter)

Material: birch (wood), bark (plant material)

GUSN: 531

Accession Number: 1927.221

Clapboard

Red oak with beaded edge; molded with 1/4 round on lower edge. Right edge beveled to lap over. Most paint removed. Sample white coatings remain, upper left. 6" wide, 5" to weathering.

Date: ca. 1767

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), molding (forming), painting (coating), red oak (wood)

GUSN: 532

Accession Number: 1922.405

Clapboard

Unpainted; hand-wrought nail; somewhat weathered; one end scived.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 533

Accession Number: 1968.2

Clapboard

Featehred top and bottom; unpainted.

Date: ca. 1686

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 534

Accession Number: 1959.94

Clapboard

Feathered top and edges; relatively modern grey paint.

Date: ca. 1794

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 535

Accession Number: 1959.282

Clapboard

White paint and squared ends.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 536

Accession Number: 1959.245

Clapboard

Feathered at each end; nail holes at three edges; possible traces of whitewash.

Date: ca. 1677

Maker: unknown

Material: splitting, oak (wood)

GUSN: 538

Accession Number: 1934.1929

Clapboard

Feathered top; traces of red paint; hand-shaved.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: shaving (process), handmade, painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 539

Accession Number: 1939.27

Mrs. E. M. Stacy's and Mrs. Abigail Atwood's houses, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3870-A

The image shows two houses belonging to Mrs. E. M. Stacy and Mrs. Abigail Atwood located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The foreground features a dirt road, and large trees partially obscure one of the houses. The houses are traditional in style, with multiple windows and shutters. Ther...

Date: 1899-08-28

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

GUSN: 394333

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.180.3870-A

Stephen Parker's store, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3871-A

The image shows a two-story building labeled as Stephen Parker's store, located in Groveland, Massachusetts. The structure has multiple windows and doors and is surrounded by a white picket fence. Trees are visible in the background, and part of a wheel can be seen to the right of the building.

Date: 1899-08-28

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

GUSN: 394334

Ref. Code: PC052.01.040.3871-A

Boston & Maine railroad station, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3872-A

The image depicts the Boston & Maine railroad station located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The station building is visible in the center, surrounded by an open grassy area. A stone wall runs along the foreground, with utility poles and some trees in the background.

Date: February 1901

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

GUSN: 394335

Ref. Code: PC052.01.030.050.3872-A

Boston & Maine railroad station, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3873-A

The image depicts the Boston & Maine railroad station located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The station is a modest building with a peaked roof and a platform running alongside it. In the background, there are a few trees and residential houses.

Date: 1899-08-28

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

GUSN: 394336

Ref. Code: PC052.01.030.050.3873-A

W. H. Dewhirst's flour mill, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3874-A

The image shows W. H. Dewhirst's flour mill located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The building has a simple, rectangular structure with a pitched roof. A sign above the entrance reads "W. H. DEWHIRST" and "HAY GRAIN."

Date: 1899-08-28

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

GUSN: 394337

Ref. Code: PC052.01.020.3874-A

Old Ruddock and Bailey barn at railroad station, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3875-A

The image depicts the Old Ruddock and Bailey barn located at the railroad station on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The barn is a wooden structure with a gabled roof, situated in an open area with some trees visible in the background.

Date: 1899-08-28

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

GUSN: 394338

Ref. Code: PC052.01.050.3875-A

Chas. Kimball house, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3859-A

The image shows the Chas. Kimball house located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. It features a two-story structure with a pitched roof and light-colored siding. There are two windows on the upper floor and a front doorway with a small set of steps leading up to it. The surroundings includ...

Date: 1899-10-12

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

GUSN: 394339

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.180.3859-A

William H. Dewhirst's house, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3876-A

The image depicts a large house in Groveland, Massachusetts, identified as William H. Dewhirst's house. The house features dormer windows on the roof and a porch at the front. It is surrounded by a yard with a picket fence and some trees. There's a dirt path leading towards the house and additional ...

Date: 1890-1909

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

GUSN: 394340

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.300.3876-A

The "Bronx", with a ton of coal from Newport, Haverhill, Massachusetts, 3877-A

The image depicts a river scene with a barge named "Bronx" visible in the distance. The barge is carrying a ton of coal from Newport to Haverhill, Massachusetts. Bare tree branches are seen in the foreground, and there is a line of trees along the riverbank in the background. Smoke can be seen risin...

Date: 1899-10-21

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

GUSN: 394341

Ref. Code: PC052.01.110.3877-A

H. H. Dewhirst coal wharf on the river shore, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3878-A

The image depicts the H. H. Dewhirst coal wharf located on the river shore in Groveland, Massachusetts. The structure has a sloped roof and is piled with coal. In front of the shed, there is a horse-drawn wagon, and wooden frameworks are visible to the left of the shed.

Date: 1899-10-20

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

GUSN: 394342

Ref. Code: PC052.01.020.3878-A

Hale and Veasey coal wharf, below Dewhirst's on the river, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3879-A

The image depicts a wooden structure identified as the Hale and Veasey coal wharf, situated on the riverbank below Dewhirst's in Groveland, Massachusetts. The building appears to be built on raised supports, with an open area beneath it and another smaller structure partially visible to the side. Th...

Date: October 1899

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

GUSN: 394343

Ref. Code: PC052.01.020.3879-A

William Parker's house, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3880-A

The image shows William Parker's house located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The house is partially obscured by a large tree in the foreground. The structure is two stories high, with visible windows and a porch. The surrounding area has a well-maintained lawn and additional trees and ...

Date: 1899-08-28

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

GUSN: 394344

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.180.3880-A

Mrs. Warren Parker's house, Main Street, Groveland, Massachusetts, 3881-A

The image shows Mrs. Warren Parker's house located on Main Street in Groveland, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story structure with a gabled roof and two chimneys. It is surrounded by trees and bushes, and there is a barn or additional building visible to the right of the house. A dirt road runs ...

Date: 1899-08-29

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

GUSN: 394345

Ref. Code: PC052.01.010.180.3881-A

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