Historic New England

Bed pad

White cotton bed pad; small red stitching across middle; stuffed w/ down(?).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23727

Accession Number: 1998.5650

Bed pad

White cotton bed pad; small red stitching across middle; stuffed w/ down(?).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23728

Accession Number: 1998.5651

Bed pad

White cotton bed pad; small red stitching across middle; stuffed w/ down(?).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23729

Accession Number: 1998.5652

Bed pad

White cotton bed pad; small red stitching across middle; stuffed w/ down(?).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23730

Accession Number: 1998.5653

Bed pad

White cotton bed pad; small red stitching across middle; stuffed w/ down(?).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23731

Accession Number: 1998.5654

Pieced quilt wih squared pattern of six squares down and five squares across (thirty altogether); most squares with smaller red or green square in middle; fabrics include red/black stripe, brown and green with foliate pattern, pink paisley, etc.; white backing.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 23732

Accession Number: 1998.5655

Quilt

Pieced quilt with red border around perimeter; squared pattern of six squares down and five squares across (thirty altogether); fabrics in squares include stripes, plaids, solids, paisleys, etc.; numerous amount of colors.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 23733

Accession Number: 1998.5656

Quilt

Pieced quilt with floral red and white backing; squared pattern of six squares down and six squares across (thirty-six altogether); small tufts of fringe across fabric; fabrics in squares include paisley, stars, plaid, floral patterns and solids; numerous amount of colors.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 23734

Accession Number: 1998.5657

Quilt

Pieced quilt with floral red and white backing; squared pattern of seven squares down and seven squares across (forty-nine altogether); small tufts of fringe across fabric; fabrics in squares include paisley, dotted patterns, plaid, foliate and floral patterns and solids; numerous amount of colors.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 23735

Accession Number: 1998.5658

Quilt

Pieced quilt with black and white foliate patterned backing; squared pattern with eight squares down and eight squares across (sixty-four altogether); fabrics include floral prints, dotted patterns, paisleys, solids, etc.; red and white floral borders around edges.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 23736

Accession Number: 1998.5659

Blanket

Blue, white and red printed woolen blanket; horizontal bands w/ blue and white plaid, blue Greek key pattern and bands w/ white and red geometric shapes.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 23737

Accession Number: 1998.5660

Bedspread

Flannel bed cover w/ brown, red and tan stripes (tan stripes may be aged white); fringe at top and bottom edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 23738

Accession Number: 1998.5661

Bedspread

Red and white striped bed cover; vertical stripes w/ white X-stitching down sides of red stripes.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 23739

Accession Number: 1998.5662

Quilt

Pieced cotton quilt; seven vertical pink and white stripes intermittent with bands of cut fabric triangles; triangle fabrics include floral prints, paisleys, dotted patterns, stripes, solids, etc.; corners at top end are cut to form a smaller section at top; pink and blue floral backing.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 23740

Accession Number: 1998.5663

Potpourri bag

Potpourri bag; tan sack (may have once been white) w/ purple ribbon tied in bow around top; printing on front gives name and description of product.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23741

Accession Number: 1998.5664

Potpourri bag

Potpourri bag; lavender bag w/ purple ribbon tied in bow around top; printing on front gives name and description of product.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23742

Accession Number: 1998.5665

Steamer rug

Steamer rug in a gold and silver box; rectangular shape w/ fringe at 2 ends; plaid-like pattern w/ red background, blue, green and white.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23743

Accession Number: 1998.5666

Steamer rug

Steamer rug in green box; fringe at edges; black.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23744

Accession Number: 1998.5667

Steamer rug

Steamer rug in green box; fringe at edges; brown w/ white fringe and red "S" embroidered in corner.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23745

Accession Number: 1998.5668

Steamer rug

Steamer rug in green box; fringe at edges; olive green.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23746

Accession Number: 1998.5669

Chamber pot ?

White ironstone lidded container w/ raised banding at neck; rounded body w/ tapered neck; cover w/ knobbed handle at top; body is white.

Date: 1893-1926

Maker: Cook Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23747

Accession Number: 1998.5670AB

Pitcher

One in pair of ironstone pitchers w/ foliate scroll handles and molded paisleys at neck; scalloped rim around mouth; molded foliate decoration around base; body white.

Date: 1916-1938

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23748

Accession Number: 1998.5671.1

Pitcher

One in pair of ironstone pitchers w/ foliate scroll handles and molded paisleys at neck; scalloped rim around mouth; molded foliate decoration around base; body white.

Date: 1916-1938

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23749

Accession Number: 1998.5671.2

Chamber pot

Ironstone chamber pot (A) w/ lid (B); round body w/ foliate scroll handle on side and lid w/ knobbed handle on top; body w/ molded and paneled foliate decoration and lid w/ molded foliate band around center knob; white body.

Date: 1868-1900 ?

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23750

Accession Number: 1998.5672AB

Wash basin

Ironstone wash basin; round w/ tapered base and overhanginglip; paneled on top portion of interior.

Maker: Alcock, John (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23751

Accession Number: 1998.5673

Pitcher

Ironstone pitcher w/ foliate scroll handle; scalloped body and spout and tapered base.

Date: 1853-1861

Maker: Alcock, John (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23752

Accession Number: 1998.5674.1

Wash basin

Ironstone basin w/ tapered base and paneled interior.

Maker: Edwards, John, 1847-1900 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23753

Accession Number: 1998.5674.2

Chamber pot lid

Chamber pot lid w/ broken bamboo finial handle; no pot; molded rope decoration surrounding finial; lid is round.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 23754

Accession Number: 1998.5675

Soap dish

Round ceramic 3-part soap dish w/ black flower and berry transfer printed motif around body and on lid; acorn finial on lid; body is cream colored. A= dish B= 2nd dish w/ holes on bottom resting on top of A C= cover

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23755

Accession Number: 1998.5676A-C

Wooden crate

Wooden crate. Constructed of solid planks that form sides and bottom. No top. Painted w/ manufacturer information.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23205

Accession Number: 1998.2946

Weathervane fragment

Fragment of a weathervane. Consists of iron shaft w/ a slight point at tip and a bottom that fans out into 4 separate pieces. A wooden ball fixed through shaft roughly 1/2 way down. 4 spikes radiating from shaft, each w/ an iron letter at end, indicating a direction.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23206

Accession Number: 1998.2947

Ice tongs

Iron ice tongs. Loops at top of handles around which a closed piece of braided rope is hung.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23207

Accession Number: 1998.2948

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23208

Accession Number: 1998.2949

Burlap bag

Burlap bag filled w/ cedar wood chips. Bag closed at the top w/ string. Some holes in bag.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 23209

Accession Number: 1998.2950

Wooden crate

Wooden crate, unmarked. Unfinished planks fixed horizontally and secured by vertical ones that extend approx. 1" past crate top. Only thin spaces between planks.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23210

Accession Number: 1998.2951

Boat rudder

Boat rudder, painted gray w/ a blue tip. Two metal pegs at top for fixing to boat. Large metal brace across body where the wood has split in two.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23211

Accession Number: 1998.2952

Oyster shells

Box of oyster shells. Most in complete halves, not broken. Contained in small wooden box painted blue, no lid.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 23212

Accession Number: 1998.2953

Bird house

Bird house w/ wooden sides, back and top (slanted) and open front. Bottom 1/2 of front covered in tin sheet. Wooden door at bottom 1/2 of back has glass window, white ceramic and a hook-and-eye clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23213

Accession Number: 1998.2954

Boot scraper

Cast-iron boot scraper. Flat scraper fitted into scrolled brackets. Brackets attached to octagonal tray bottom w/ raised banded edges cast w/ linear design.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23214

Accession Number: 1998.2955

Iron clamp

Two large clamps. Iron clamp is three sided (C-shaped) w/ a screw that fits into end of top piece. Loop at top of screw. A flat wooden plank is attached to bottom piece of clamp. Stored in a wooden box w/ an open front.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23215

Accession Number: 1998.2956

Shutter slats

Shutter slats, most painted red and gray. Grooved at ends for fitting into shutter frame. Stored in a wooden box with an open front.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23216

Accession Number: 1998.2957

Padlock

Metal padlocks of varying sizes and shapes. Most are round or heart-shaped and have concealable front key holes. Some inscribed by maker, some not. Five plastic bags w/ skeleton keys. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: Samson (Maker) M. W. & C. (Maker) Master Lock Co. (Maker) Ritohiw & Son (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 23217

Accession Number: 1998.2958

Doorknob

Doorknobs and metal doorknob bases. Several plain white ceramic and brown ceramic knobs. Other materials include glass and brass. Two escutcheons in plastic package. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, glass (material)

GUSN: 23218

Accession Number: 1998.2959

Springs, chain, bolts and pulleys

Springs, chains, foot bolts and pulleys. Most iron, some brass. A few pulleys embossed w/ foliate detail. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23219

Accession Number: 1998.2960

Doorlock, key plate and stick plate

Doorlocks, key plates and stick plates. Most are iron painted black. Most locks have rectangular escutcheons. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Sargent & Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23220

Accession Number: 1998.2961

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

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