Historic New England

Shipping crate

Wooden crate; rectangular shape w/ bottom portion of front and back sides open; remnants of printed newspaper stuck on inside bottom.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22964

Accession Number: 1998.4520

Door

Detached cellar door; flat, rectangular w/ 2 metal hinges; painted gray (or dirty white) w/ 9 panels held together by horizontal pieces at top and bottom and diagonal piece across middle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22965

Accession Number: 1998.4521

Ping pong table

Pine ping pong table on wire legs. Table top consists of planks fitted solidly together --once painted black. Each leg consists of 2 wire rods that taper and loop together at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22966

Accession Number: 1998.4689

Wooden blanket chest, painted brown. Hinged lid fitted w/ cast iron strap hinges. Front of chest consists of 2 horizontal planks fitted together via tongue and groove; sides and back are solid planks. Sides have arch cut into center of bottom to create 2 separate feet.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22967

Accession Number: 1998.4690

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, wooden, w/ carved crest rail, curved stiles and caned back and seat. Flat, concave front strecther; 2 turned stretchers at sides, one at back. Metal rod above side stretchers acts as additional reinforcement. Cabriole front legs. Set on rockers. Once painted brown.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22968

Accession Number: 1998.4691

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair, painted black. One continuous wicker band creates loop-back crest rail, stiles, arm supports, and skirt. Back caned in horizontal bands that resemble slats. Four legs connected by X-stretcher. On rockers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wicker

GUSN: 22969

Accession Number: 1998.4692

Cushion

Rectangular pillow cushion, cotton w/ beige and gold leaves in triangular patterns w/ blue flowers in centers, all on a white background. Cushion is soft and loosely-stuffed.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 22970

Accession Number: 1998.4693

Artist's table

Artist's table, grained synthetic finish. Consists of a flat top, solid sides, and a front that is open and exposed at bottom w/ a closed compartment above. Top compartment concealed by a slanted piece of wood hinged to reveal interior space.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22971

Accession Number: 1998.4694

Daybed

Upholstered daybed with walnut frame. Upholstered in a printed cretonne, green and cream with foliate scrollwork and small pink rosebuds. Back of daybed is uneven, forming an arched crest on one side where it joins with the scrolled head/arm support. Cabriole feet with foliate carving.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22972

Accession Number: 1998.4695

Wooden box

Wooden box advertising local laundry (Bath, ME). Side and bottom are solid planks. Front and back are 2 sections joined together: bottom 1/2 has visible joinery, top 1/2 is nailed. Hinges at top indicate that once-lidded. Divider inside creates 2 separate compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22973

Accession Number: 1998.4696

Laundry table

Utility table made of unfinished pine. Table top is 3 planks set together. Top attached to bottom planks which are, in turn, connected to a sawhorse at either side. Sawhorses are of standard construction, w/ 4 legs each, secured at both ends by solid boards acting as stretchers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 22974

Accession Number: 1998.4697

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ wooden frame and caned back and seat, all painted black; turned, raised top rail above crest rail connected by spindles. Turned finials atop stiles. No arms. 2 stretchers at front and sides, one back stretcher. Front legs have light ring turnings; front stretchers are vase-and-ring ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22975

Accession Number: 1998.4698

Rocking chair

Grecian style rocking chair, walnut. Curving stiles join low arm supports that scroll under at tips. Metal rod underneath and parallel to arm supports. Upholstered in blue cotton w/ beige and pink floral detail. Cabriole curved front legs; short rockers.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22976

Accession Number: 1998.4699

Table

Tall wooden table, grained to resemble rosewood. Rectangular shape w/ a flat top and wide skirt into which rectangular hole is cut for (unlocated) drawer. Legs are square beams that taper at bottom; on casters.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22977

Accession Number: 1998.4700

Castle Tucker

Framed print of a pen drawing of Castle Tucker, from the perspective of Lee Street. Portrays the house as it appeared with a low hedge fence instead of taller evergreen trees. In a wooden frame with a gold painted plastic exterior.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Lepper, Ruth Rhoads (Maker) Artsake Framing Gallery (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22978

Accession Number: 1998.4701

Watercolor

Framed pencil and watercolor drawing of Castle Tucker piazza, frontal perspective. Includes both bay ends and chimneys. Grass and trees at foreground. In a light colored wooden frame.

Date: 1960-1966

Maker: Saunders, F. Wendenroth (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 22979

Accession Number: 1998.4702

Museum poster

Framed poster of a pencil and watercolor drawing of Castle Tucker piazza with black text below it describing an open house event. In a wooden frame with a gold painted plastic exterior.

Date: 1966

Maker: Saunders, F. Wendenroth (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22980

Accession Number: 1998.4703

Drawing

Paper and charcoal drawing of Castle Tucker piazza, from the side (or Lee St. entrance) perspective. Includes roofline and 1/2 of nearest bay end. Trees and wooden post frame image and add deatil. In a wooden frame w/ molded edges, painted black.

Date: 1987

Maker: Artsake Framing Gallery (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22981

Accession Number: 1998.4704

Mirror

Tall rectangular mirror in a wooden frame painted white. Each side of frame has incised lines running its length. Square floral rosettes set into each corner of frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22982

Accession Number: 1998.4705

Instructional sign

Instructional sign, paper, w/ black lettering and an image of hot cakes on a plate. Explains how to prepare non-sticky hot cakes. Tacked to wall.

Date: 1948

Maker: Fielder, Sorensen, & Davis (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 22983

Accession Number: 1998.4706

Instructional Sign

Instructional sign, paper, with black lettering and an image of a chenille bedspread on a clothesline. Explains how to best dry chenille.

Date: 1948

Maker: Fielder, Sorensen, & Davis (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 22984

Accession Number: 1998.4707

Bench

Wooden bench, painted light green. Seat is a solid plank; legs are solid planks w/ square notches cut into bottom sides. Two stretchers at front and 2 at back--all running diagonally from center of seat to legs, creating triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22985

Accession Number: 1998.4708

Drop-leaf table

Mahogany drop leaf table. Leaves have rounded edges. Legs are turned and tapered to a point at bottoms. Mid-section of legs have fluted reed turnings.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 22986

Accession Number: 1998.4709

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: 22987

Accession Number: 1998.2364.4

Lantern

Hanging hall lantern with glass smoke bell; black painted cube-like frame with top larger than bottom; glass windows on four sides; open ring forms center of base; top corners with molded ram faces; four chains at four corners connect just under circular smoke bell which attaches to single chain.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22988

Accession Number: 1998.4710

Wooden fragments

Cardboard box marked "Cauliflower All Seasons" w/ various wooden fragments; rectangular shapes --some w/ nails.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23189

Accession Number: 1998.2930

Wooden fragments

Cardboard box w/ small wooden fragments and finials; rounded and rectangular shaped--some w/ screws and nails.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23190

Accession Number: 1998.2931

Wooden fragments

Cardboard box marked "Cauliflower All Seasons" w/ long wooden fragments; some w/ nails attached; one piece w/ anchors and crosses carved onto the surface.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23191

Accession Number: 1998.2932

Molding fragments

Cardboard box w/ molding scraps; long rectangular shapes--many w/ nails attached.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23192

Accession Number: 1998.2933

Bucket

Small wooden bucket w/ handle, unfinished wood w/ top hoop in place, bottom hoop missing. Rusted metal handle broken on one side w/ center wooden hand grip.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23193

Accession Number: 1998.2934

Dowel

Dowel w/ handle, unfinished wood w/ remnants of green paint. Cylindrical w/ curved end, larger handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 23194

Accession Number: 1998.2935

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, raised outer rim and slightly raised inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23195

Accession Number: 1998.2936

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black, raised rim in center of frame. Backboard on frame.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23196

Accession Number: 1998.2937

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black w/ white geometric design carved in corners. Flat rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23197

Accession Number: 1998.2938

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black. Flat crest on top. Turned ribbing around rim w/ circular molding in corners. Prob. frame for bureau mirror. Matching in China Cupboard.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23198

Accession Number: 1998.2939

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted black. Rectangular base w/ arch-shaped top. Outer rim raised. 3 curved brackets, one on bottom, 2 on top.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23199

Accession Number: 1998.2940

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, curved rims.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23200

Accession Number: 1998.2941

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Finished wood, angled inner rim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23201

Accession Number: 1998.2942

Picture frame

Wooden picture frame. Painted gold, angled inner rim w/ decorated trim.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 23202

Accession Number: 1998.2943

Butter mold

Wooden butter mold; square shape w/ 4 engraved leaf-like molds w/in engraved square pattern; flat piece w/ pattern removable; metal hook fasteners on sides to hold pieces together.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23203

Accession Number: 1998.2944

Wooden fragments

Box of wooden jigsaw fragments; box marked "Choc full o' Nuts Coffee"; carved fragments w/ foliate shapes; rectangular, square and rounded fragments; many w/ nails attached.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23204

Accession Number: 1998.2945

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

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