Historic New England

Wooden fragments

Multiple wooden fragments and boards, most unfinished. Some painted white or black. Asst. sizes. Pieces stored in wooden box.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23301

Accession Number: 1998.3042

Side chair

Side chair. Painted red. Curved crest rail above four spindles and stiles with slender turnings. Caned seat. Turned front legs and front stretcher. Tapered and flared back legs.

Date: 1840-1858

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23302

Accession Number: 1998.1471.4

Black bodice w/ black lace trim and leg of mutton sleeves. Corset lining w/ 19 hook and eye attachments in front. Outer layer joins w/ 2 snaps and 1 hook and eye. Waistband attached in back. Large collar w/ floral lace trim. Neckline edged w/ sheer, ribbed trim. Geometric lace trim on sleeves.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23303

Accession Number: 1998.1492A

Skirt

Black skirt w/ 2 ruffles on bottom. Geometrical lace trim above ruffles. Overlapping flap w/ 2 hook and eye clasps in back. 2 hooks in back for attachment to bodice.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23304

Accession Number: 1998.1492B

Bodice

Black bodice w/ half sleeve trimmed in lace. Square neckline covered in lace up to neck. Front is ribbed. Back closure w/ 12 hook and eyes (one prob. missing from neckline). Square neckline in back, also.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), sewing (process), taffeta

GUSN: 23305

Accession Number: 1998.1493

Dress

Grey silk dress, styled to look like jacket and dress. Geometric pattern on outer piece which attaches to front plain grey piece. Sewn together and 4 snaps in upper corner. Grey collar covered in off-white collar. Sequinned and cloisonne belt clasp on grey sewn-on belt.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: machine sewing (technique), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23306

Accession Number: 1998.1494

Bodice

Tan taffeta bodice w/ 3/4 sleeve and button front. V line neck and sleeve's edges lined w/ off-white silk. 12 buttons. Inner lining has corset stays and cotton waistband. Sleeve widens at base. Bottom of back extends (to go over bustle).

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 23307

Accession Number: 1998.1495

Dress

Iridescent lavender taffeta long-sleeved dress w/ sheer sleeves and embroidered floral sprays. Front bottom is scalloped. Back hangs longer (for bustle?) taffeta and embroidery around wrists. Floral sprays on upper and lower left and middle right. Dropped waistline and bunched skirt.

Date: 1900-1920

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

Material: embroidering, hand sewing, taffeta

GUSN: 23308

Accession Number: 1998.1496

Bodice

Purple polka-dot silk bodice, full-length, w/ front tie closure. Puffed half sleeves w/ triangular off-white lace banding. 8 hooks on either side of front. Black cotton rope for lacing. Inner bodice has corset stays. 3 ballooned panels hang (for over crinoline).

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), sewing (process), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23309

Accession Number: 1998.1498

Skirt

Floor length purple silk skirt w/ black rope trim on bottom. Faille weave. Black trim at waistline. 2 hook and eyes in back for closure. Backside bunched at top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23310

Accession Number: 1998.1499

Robe

Sheer black silk robe w/ front tie around neck. Blue and red silk covered balls at end of tie string. 3 snaps dispersed down front of robe. Small pleats at shoulders. 2 black buttons at back of neck.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23311

Accession Number: 1998.1500

Dress

Floral rayon print dress w/ black silk stomacher and banding around 1/2 sleeves. Print-black background, white and red floral sprays. V neck, dress connects w/ 2 hook and eyes and one snap at stomacher. Front of skirt remains open for petticoat.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: rayon, sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23312

Accession Number: 1998.1501

Bodice

Off-white silk brocade bodice w/ leaf and grape motif. Corset stay inside front lining. Closure in back w/ 15 hooks and eyes. V shaped ribbing on front, bottom point. Pleated sleeves above elbow and at wrist.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23313

Accession Number: 1998.1502

Belt

Metallic thread belt w/ beaded tassle. Belt tied at both ends. Tassle attached and white iridescent beads.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), beading (edging pattern), thread

GUSN: 23314

Accession Number: 1998.1503

Dress

Purple silk and velvet dress w/ lace trim. Velvet collar, side panels and cuffs. Off-white lace around velvet. Full length button front w/ 1" buttons, iridescent w/ leaf design. White silk lining inside, cotton lining around neckline. Small purple ruffles at bottom w/ large white ruffles underneath.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23315

Accession Number: 1998.1504

Costume dress

Brown bodice and skirt w/ muslin insert at neck. White lining on cuffs and neck of bodice. Square neckline, puffed shoulders. Skirt gathered and ballooned for petticoat.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23316

Accession Number: 1998.1505AB

Dress

Yellow muslin dress, black trim and matching black printed flounces. Empire waist. Large collar/bib of 2 triangular pieces. Similar pieces on sleeves. 1/2 sleeve. One hook and eye at back of neck.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23317

Accession Number: 1998.1506

Suit

2 pc. beige faille(?) suit, jacket(A) and skirt(B). Collared jacket w/ 3 front-side buttons, plastic tan. Skirt w/ 2 diagonal front pockets, closure at side w/ 3 hook and eyes and 6 snaps. White lining around waist.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23318

Accession Number: 1998.1507AB

Dress

Brown striped day dress w/ blue trim on collar and cuffs, running down front-sides and around bottom edge. White plastic buttons hidden under panel. Large blue buttons. Visible, full-length button down. Collar scalloped. Small tail (for over bustle) w/ blue trim and 2 blue buttons. 2 pockets on side...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23319

Accession Number: 1998.1508

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

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