Historic New England

Lawn mower

Manual lawn mower. Circular blade mechanism flanked by wheels; all steel painted red. Fastened to a wooden pole with molded edges; pole fastened to turned handles.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21432

Accession Number: 1998.4586

Broom

Broom with wooden handle and straw head. Consists of straw and thin wooden reeds held together by 3 horizontal rows of stitching and fastened to handle by string.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21433

Accession Number: 1998.4587

Broom

Broom with wooden handle and straw head. Consists of straw held together by two horizontal rows of stitching at center and by wide tin covering at top near handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21434

Accession Number: 1998.4588

Trellis, wood painted dark green. Constructed of two vertical beams w/ pointed tips flanking 3 horizontal slats. Thin pieces fitted between slats for ornamentation. Top of trellis is 2 beams fitted diagonally and joined at tips to form a triangle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21435

Accession Number: 1998.4589

Bushel basket

Round wooden basket w/ rounded bottom and 2 looped handles fixed at sides. Constructed of wide vertical staves overlapped so that no space is visible between them. Hoops at mid-section and at top to form rim.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21436

Accession Number: 1998.4590

Bushel basket

Round wooden basket w/ rounded bottom and movable wire bail handle w/ a turned wooden grip at top. Basket constructed of wide vertical staves overlapped so that no space is visible between them. Hoops at mid-section and at top to form rim.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21437

Accession Number: 1998.4591

Rock bar

Iron rock bar used as lever for prying rocks or stumps. Simple rod tapered near handle w/ rounded handle cap. Forks at bottom through a V-shaped notch cut into center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21438

Accession Number: 1998.4592

Rock bar

Iron rock bar used as lever for prying rocks or stumps. Simple rod tapered near handle w/ rounded handle cap. Tapers into a point at bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 21439

Accession Number: 1998.4593

Floorcloth fragments

Package of five floorcloth fragments. Differing patterns on each. All are geometric and floral patterns, including: leaves, quatrefoil petals, squares and pointed stars. Shades of brown, blue and red. Wrapped in brown pattern.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 21440

Accession Number: 1998.3043

Linoleum

Piece of linoleum. Geometric pattern of pointed stars and diamonds in tan, green and maroon.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 21441

Accession Number: 1998.3044

Linoleum

Two pieces of linoleum. Patterned in squares with floral detail, in shades of yellow, brown, green and red.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 21442

Accession Number: 1998.3045AB

Stand

Grain painted stand, blockish shape. Faded oil cloth over top, molded skirt and front and 2 sides w/ molded paneling at center. Wider base. Back is exposed, no board, perhaps for resting against wall.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21443

Accession Number: 1998.3046

Print

Colored lithograph from a magazine. Image of 17th century Dutch in "Old New York". At foreground is man tipping his hat while bending to kiss a woman. People and houses visible in background. On reverse side--"The Graphic Christmas Number, 1882"

Date: 1882

Maker: Boughton, George Henry (American painter and illustrator, 1833-1905) (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 21444

Accession Number: 1998.3047

Print

Colored lithograph from a magazine. Image of a genteel woman standing outside the home of a poor woman who stands in the doorway. Genteel woman has an arm around one of the two children in the scene. Horse and dog in background. Printed on reverse side:--"The Graphic Christmas Number, 1886"

Date: 1886

Maker: Charlton, John (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 21445

Accession Number: 1998.3048

Bristle brush

Bristle brush, rectangular w/ a wooden top. Metal hook through center of top for hanging. Bristles are tightly spaced.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21446

Accession Number: 1998.3049

Hanging shelf

Grain-painted wooden hanging shelf that fits into corner. Two triangular shelves and top piece. Mounted to wall by nails in 2 back pieces.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21447

Accession Number: 1998.3050

Toaster

Electric toaster. Steel. Rectangular base and top w/ exposed coils at center and slotted bread supports on hinges. Cord covered in black cloth.

Date: 1914-1930

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21448

Accession Number: 1998.3051

Alarm clock

Wind-up alarm clock. Round steel frame w/ paper dial. White w/ black numbers. Round bells w/ loop hooks for carrying at top. Set on small turned steel feet. Glass over dial.

Maker: A. G. Page & Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21449

Accession Number: 1998.3052

Alarm clock

Wind-up alarm clock. Round steel frame w/ paper dial. White w/ black numbers. Round bells w/ loop hooks for carrying at top. Set on small turned steel feet.

Maker: Waterbury Clock Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21450

Accession Number: 1998.3053

Horseshoe

Horseshoe w/ tiny holes around circumference for nails. Some nails still attached.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21351

Accession Number: 1998.4631

Horseshoe

Horseshoe w/ tiny holes around circumference for nails. Some nails still attached.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21352

Accession Number: 1998.4632

Pole

Wrought iron pole w/ hooked end; curved in places.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 21353

Accession Number: 1998.4633

Pole

Wrought iron pole w/ hooked end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 21354

Accession Number: 1998.4634

Pole

Wrought iron pole w/ hooked end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 21355

Accession Number: 1998.4635

Pole

Long and thin steel pole; bent at one end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21356

Accession Number: 1998.4636

Pole

Long and thin steel pole; 2 round disks at 1 end.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 21357

Accession Number: 1998.4637

Coal scuttle

Galvanized tin coal scuttle; round w/ 1/2 covered mouth and bottle-necked opening on side; arched metal handle w/ wooden grip.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21358

Accession Number: 1998.4638

Coal scuttle

Galvanized tin coal scuttle; round base but oval body w/ large spout and squared handle on side; arched metal handle w/ wooden grip.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21359

Accession Number: 1998.4639

Coal shovel

Coal shovel; rounded, hollow handle attached to a rectangular shovel w/ partially scalloped edges.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21360

Accession Number: 1998.4640

Basket

Round wire basket w/ arm-like handle on side and arched handle across top hooked to squared wire pieces on the sides.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 21361

Accession Number: 1998.4641

Barrel

Wooden barrel; cylinder shaped w/ bulbous waist; 3 hoops at top and bottom edges and 2 sets of paired hoops around the middle holding wooden panels together; no cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21362

Accession Number: 1998.4642

Box

Galvanized rectangular container; tin w/ no cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21363

Accession Number: 1998.4643

Table

Long table (A) on 3 saw horses (B-D); rectangular shaped top surface w/ rounded ends; 3 saw horses painted gray and appear newer than table top; middle sawhorse (C) w/ 1 broken leg.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21364

Accession Number: 1998.4644A-D

Chair

Green painted kitchen chair. Two wide and slightly curved back slats. Broad seat w/ attached green cushion. Unornamented turned legs and stretchers. Back legs flared.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 21365

Accession Number: 1998.2364.3

Sawhorse

Large wooden saw horse; 2 legs on each side crossed in an X-shape; 2 pieces across the bottom connecting legs; rectangular plank across top also connects X's.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21366

Accession Number: 1998.4645

Bench

Wooden bench, unpainted. Long and narrow seat is a plain plank. Legs are planks w/ V-shaped notches cut into center of bottom to create 2 separate feet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 21367

Accession Number: 1998.4646

Bench

Bench, painted green. Seat is a solid plank w/ rounded edges. Legs are two solid planks tapered at the top. Stretcher running diagonally from each leg to seat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21368

Accession Number: 1998.4647

Braided rug

Oval braided rug with rectangular piece of Brussels carpet inlaid in center.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 21369

Accession Number: 1998.4648

Bench/ table

Combination bench and table, pine painted ochre. Table top is wide and tilts upward via spikes in bench arm. Bench seat is removable for interior storage. Sides of bench are planks cut into arch at bottom to form bracket feet.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 21370

Accession Number: 1998.4649

Chair cushion

Chair cushion, chintz floral. Round red chintz with yellow flowers and green leaves. Consists of two hand-sewn pieces.

Date: 1919-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 21371

Accession Number: 1998.4650

Moccasin

A pair of brown leather moccasins with a navy blue velvet ankle covering. Red accents that extend into laces. Beaded design throughout.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), glass (material), leather, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 21372

Accession Number: 1998.5359AB

Bug sprayer

Bug sprayer. Round tin can w/ domed lid and narrow spout from which spray is poured.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: The Winfield Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 21373

Accession Number: 1998.4651

Bug sprayer

Bug sprayer. Metal cylinder w/ pump handle at end. Top of cylinder has attached glass or metal canister that holds spray.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: The E. C. Brown Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21374

Accession Number: 1998.4652

Bug sprayer

Bug sprayer. Metal cylinder w/ pump handle at end. Top of cylinder has attached glass or metal canister that holds spray.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21375

Accession Number: 1998.4653

Bug sprayer

Bug sprayer. Metal cylinder w/ pump handle at end. Top of cylinder has attached glass or metal canister that holds spray.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: The E. C. Brown Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21376

Accession Number: 1998.4654

Bug sprayer

Bug sprayer. Metal cylinder w/ pump handle at end. Top of cylinder has attached glass or metal canister that holds spray.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: Gulf Refining Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 21377

Accession Number: 1998.4655

Bug sprayer

Aluminum bug sprayer. Consists of pitcher w/ one side handle and spout. Short spout.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 21378

Accession Number: 1998.4656

Bug sprayer

Aluminum bug sprayer. Consists of pitcher w/ one side handle and spout. Long spout extending from bottom of pitcher.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 21379

Accession Number: 1998.4657

Pick ax

Pick ax. Long wooden handle that is tapered at the top. Handle set into iron ax end, symmetrical and pointed.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21380

Accession Number: 1998.4658

Pick ax

Pick ax. Long wooden handle that is tapered at the top. Handle set into iron ax end, symmetrical and pointed.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 21381

Accession Number: 1998.4659

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