Historic New England

Vinyl siding

11 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= MAUVE E= ALMOND F= SEAFOAM G= CLAY H= PEWTER I= SHALE J= WICKER K= FLAGSTONE

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26799

Accession Number: 2001.87A-K

Box opens like book. Purple exterior. Interior w/ molded plastic compartments for 2 samples of molding (herringbone color). Book of sample colors also in compartment. Sample colors in book: Snow, Almond, Pewter, Clay, Wicker, Shale, Cream, Mauve, Herringbone, Seafoam, Flagstone, Pacific/ Trim Co...

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26800

Accession Number: 2001.88

Vinyl siding

Foam compartment inside box. 8 siding samples of different colors. Each sample has 3 "beaded panels." A= SNOW B= HERRINGBONE C= CREAM D= ALMOND E= CLAY F= PEWTER G= SHALE H= WICKER

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26801

Accession Number: 2001.89A-H

Vinyl siding

Various white vinyl samples: quarter round insert 5" corner post lineal extra wide corner post system core insert window and door surround system 5" double channel lineal 5" fluted corner post lineal 4 unidentified pieces

Date: 1990-1999

Maker: Wolverine Technologies (Maker)

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 26802

Accession Number: 2001.90

Toilet paper

Rectangular packaged toilet paper on printed paper, two girls holding title on front. Packaging white, w/ orange and black writing. 800 sheets.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: A.P.W. Paper Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26803

Accession Number: 1998.78

Toilet paper and holder

Metal holder w/ toilet paper sheets separately on a hook. Holder is rectangular, back has arch w/ hole for hanging. Paper inserted from top.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26804

Accession Number: 1998.77.1-.2

Toilet paper holder

Toilet paper holder. Pine? Hinge to open. Three holes at back for hanging.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26805

Accession Number: 2001.268

Shirt

Man's linen shirt. Long sleeve. Slits at sides on bottom. Collar. V-neck front. Two slits at each cuff for links. Thread-crocheted cord set across base of the opening to create a small open-work effect.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26806

Accession Number: 2001.270

Root Beer Bottle

Root beer bottle. Clear glass with bumpy surface. Inscription in yellow and brown. Diamond band around base of neck.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: C. Leary & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26807

Accession Number: 2001.255

Rocking chair

Grain painted child's rocking chair. Caned seat and back (caning replaced). Faint remnants of gilt outlining. Arms come to scrolled ends.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26808

Accession Number: 2001.137

Rocking chair

Horse hair upholstered rocking chair with scrolled arms.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26809

Accession Number: 1954.209

Fireplace tongs

Cast iron fireplace tongs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 26810

Accession Number: 1961.238.1

Poker

Cast iron fireplace poker.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 26811

Accession Number: 1961.238.2

Mirror

Shaving glass with wooden frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26812

Accession Number: 1993.716

Sleigh bed

Empire sleigh bed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26813

Accession Number: 1953.465

Scout Master Uniform Shirt

Part of Scout Master uniform. Shirt. Green. Short sleeve. Button down front. Collar. Two front pockets. Washing instructions inside collar. Proper right shoulder: USA flag patch Proper left shoulder: "BURLINGTON MASS./ 103/ ASSISTANT SCOUT MASTER" Front pocket: "BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA" [embroidered...

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester

GUSN: 26814

Accession Number: 2001.275.1

Scout Master Uniform Pants

Part of Scout Master uniform. Pants. Green Zipper front. Two front and two back pockets.

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26815

Accession Number: 2001.275.2

Scout Master Uniform Belt

Part of Scout Master uniform. Belt. Green woven wool. Brass buckle. Brass hook for whistle.

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26816

Accession Number: 2001.275.3

Scout Master Uniform Cap

Part of Scout Master uniform. Green cap. Boy Scout patch on front.

Date: 1976-1988

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 26817

Accession Number: 2001.275.4

Maternity Suit

Part of women's maternity suit. Navy blue jacket with long sleeves. Four buttons down front. Two front pockets. Notched lapel collar. Tie around waist with loops. Shoulder pads.

Date: ca. 2001

Maker: Elizabeth Harris Studios (Designer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26818

Accession Number: 2001.116.1

Maternity Suit

Part of women's maternity suit. Navy blue skirt with adjustable elastic waist. Maternity panel. False wrap front.

Date: ca. 2001

Maker: Elizabeth Harris Studios (Designer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26819

Accession Number: 2001.116.2

Chair

William and Mary chair. Caned seat and back. Scrolled feet (look like snails). Carved scrolls throughout chair. Baluster turned stretchers, back legs and vertical stiles.

Date: 1690-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood)

GUSN: 26820

Accession Number: 2001.142

Dressing Table

Queen Anne dressing table. Walnut. Five drawers with brass hardware. Drawer at proper left with two flame finials inside. Top boards nailed to body. Rests on cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1735-1756

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26821

Accession Number: 2001.143

Side chair

Side chair. Carved and applied shell at crest rail. Pierced splat. Modern slip cover [green wool] over silk upholstery with geometric floral motif in two shades of beige. Rests on Cabriole legs with stretchers that terminate in ball and claw feet.

Date: 1755-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26822

Accession Number: 2001.144.1

Side chair

Side chair. Ball and claw feet. Pierced splat. Carved and applied shell at crest rail. Cabriole legs and stretchers. Replaced back splat. Modern slip cover [green wool] over silk upholstery with geometric floral motif in two shades of beige.

Date: 1755-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26823

Accession Number: 2001.144.2

Watercolor

Framed ink and watercolor drawing of a building in Lebanon, NH bearing a sign across the front, "Lafayette Hotel." At bottom is lettered: "Kept by H.B. Benton." Mrs. Little says Moses Greenough was the innkeeper by 1810 and gave it the name of Lafayette Hotel. The printed name on strip apparently pa...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 26824

Accession Number: 1971.389

Change Purse

Rectangular change purse with hinged metal frame, push button latch and chain handle strap. Sides of purple fabric covered in metal screen. Decorative metal coils and braids on the front side of purse. Red fabric interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth

GUSN: 26964

Accession Number: 1922.1013

Watch Stand

Wooden watch box with sliding cover which converts to a dispay stand. Green stained wood with elaborare inlaid design in natural wood, with details painted in black. Cover features two goat heads, flourishes, urn and head of horned faun, possibly Bacchus or Pan. When converted to display stand, in...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26982

Accession Number: 1969.504

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 26984

Accession Number: 1927.2388.2

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle. Molded flower-shaped body, scrolls, and star in center.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26985

Accession Number: 1930.512

Clappers

Wooden clappers for making music.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26986

Accession Number: 1920.376AB

Kerchief

No description

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26988

Accession Number: 1936.1095

Fragment of a Seat Cover

Piece of green seat cover with evidence of tufting.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26989

Accession Number: 1936.725

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 26990

Accession Number: 1969.110

Kerosene Lamp with Hooded Reflector

Kerosene lamp with hooded glass reflector. Labeled: "Wheeler Reflector Co / Boston, Mass / Pat. Sept. 27, 1881 / Pat. Mar.7, 1882 / Pat. Nov. 28, 1882 / Style No. [illegible]".

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26991

Accession Number: 1969.262AB

Wine Glass

Glass goblet with pink tinted glass. Hexad motif.

Maker: Portland Glass Company

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26993

Accession Number: 1932.455

Indian Artifacts

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 26994

Accession Number: 1919.1070.1

Coverlet Fragment

Piece of a white coverlet with a woven diamond pattern.

Date: 1778-1779

Maker: Page, Clarrissa (Weaver)

Material: cotton (textile), hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 26996

Accession Number: 1911.4

Bedspread

Brown and white checked bed cover.

Date: ca. 1778

Maker: Page, Clarrissa (Maker)

Material: linsey-woolsey

GUSN: 26997

Accession Number: 1911.5

Button

Brass waistcoat button depicting a laurel wreath and the motto, "Long live the President" around the edge. Loop-back button with flat face, affixed to card.

Date: ca. 1791

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26998

Accession Number: 1911.8

Button

Brass waistcoat button depicting a laurel wreath and the motto, "Long live the President" around the edge. Loop-back button with flat face, affixed to card.

Date: ca. 1791

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26999

Accession Number: 1911.9