Historic New England

Soap dish

Round ceramic 3-part soap dish w/ blue flower and berry transfer printed motif around body, on cover and on interior dish; acorn finial on cover; 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: 23756

Accession Number: 1998.5677A-C

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

Shutter holder

Outdoor shutter holders. Metal painted white. Two holes at back for fastening; holder bends at tip for securing shutter in place. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23226

Accession Number: 1998.2967

Iron fastener

New wrought iron fasteners for cellar shed door. Some are 3-sided w/ square edges; others are 2-sided w/ hooked top edge. End sections of all are tapered. Stored in a cardboard box.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: Whitman, Gil (Maker)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23227

Accession Number: 1998.2968

Screw eyes and hooks

Large iron screw eyes and hooks. More eyes than hooks.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23228

Accession Number: 1998.2969

Door bolts, hinges, strap hinge pin

Door bolts, door hinges and strap hinge pins. Iron and steel of varying ages and shapes. Some rusted; some in good condition.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23229

Accession Number: 1998.2970

Nail

Wrought iron spike nails. Circular but uneven heads and square stems. Also one brass rod w/ a hole in its head.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23230

Accession Number: 1998.2971

Bolts, spikes

Iron bolts and spikes of varying lengths and widths. Mostly round heads, some square.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23231

Accession Number: 1998.2972

Clasps and hinges

Iron door hinges and clasps. Varying sizes and shapes. Most are badly rusted.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23232

Accession Number: 1998.2973

Rope frame w/ rope

Rope frame w/ thin rope wrapped around. Frame is pine and constructed of 4 planks nailed in a square w/ the ends overlapping.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), rope

GUSN: 23233

Accession Number: 1998.2974

Hinge

Assortment of wrapped hinges. Most are iron badly rusted. Most have nail holes along center; all have some sort of circular opening or hook at end.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23234

Accession Number: 1998.2975

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23235

Accession Number: 1998.2976

Barrel fragments

Barrel fragments, wooden, unfinished. Asst. hoops and staves, lids.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23236

Accession Number: 1998.2977

Board

Wooden drawing board, unfinished wood, 2 pieces joined.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23237

Accession Number: 1998.2978

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23238

Accession Number: 1998.2979

Lamp base

Cast iron lamp base w/ ridge design. Attachment piece at top of base w/ crown finial and side attachment of lamp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23239

Accession Number: 1998.2980

Wooden pins

Large wooden pins, turned, function unknown. Hole through smaller section of pin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23240

Accession Number: 1998.2981

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23241

Accession Number: 1998.2982

Block and tackle

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23242

Accession Number: 1998.2983

Chains

Various chain fragments and 2 screens; one quite modern. Iron chain links and hooks.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23243

Accession Number: 1998.2984

Bracket shelf

Mustard painted bracket shelf, split in center, one bracket remaining. Wooden, curved edge.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23244

Accession Number: 1998.2985

Shelf

Bracket shelf w/ hinges, painted yellow on front rim. 2 hinges in back, one on bracket.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23245

Accession Number: 1998.2986

String

String wrapped around wood fragment, rectangular pieces. Stored in cardboard box marked "fishing twine."

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: string (fiber product)

GUSN: 23246

Accession Number: 1998.2987

Metal plates

Asst. metal plates of various sizes, most painted red w/ 2 holes in sides. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 23247

Accession Number: 1998.2988

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23248

Accession Number: 1998.2989

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Plain iron bracket w/ one curved decorative piece.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23249

Accession Number: 1998.2990

Bracket

Iron shelf bracket. Painted yellow and decorated w/ scrollwork.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23250

Accession Number: 1998.2991

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23251

Accession Number: 1998.2992

Shelf bracket

One in pair of angle brackets, cast iron. Plain brackets w/ 2 holes on either end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23252

Accession Number: 1998.2993

Bolt

Misc. iron bolts, asst. shapes and sizes. Wrapped in newspaper. Most w/ square peg ends and screw fittings on opposite ends.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23253

Accession Number: 1998.2994

Dumbbell

One in pair of dumbbells, hand held. Central grip and 2 balls on sides. Seam in metal. Weigh approx. 5 lbs.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 23254

Accession Number: 1998.2995

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