Historic New England

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

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

Apron

White cotton apron. Apron gathered at waistline.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23521

Accession Number: 1998.1707

Apron

Printed cotton w/ ruffled at base. Design--brown squares in vertical lines.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23522

Accession Number: 1998.1708

Apron

White cotton apron w/ embroidered, scalloped bottom border and mid-section insert of waffle weave.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23523

Accession Number: 1998.1709

Apron

White cotton apron. Bottom bordered in scalloped lace below 4 horizontal tucks.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23524

Accession Number: 1998.1710

Apron

Cotton weave of squares and polka dots. Curved lace inset. Border of lace. No tie back ribbons.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23525

Accession Number: 1998.1711

Stockings

Pair of stockings. White cotton w/ embroidery near ankle.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23526

Accession Number: 1998.1712AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Pink silk w/ cotton piece at thighs.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23527

Accession Number: 1998.1713AB

Stockings

Pair of stockings. Silver net stockings.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23528

Accession Number: 1998.1714AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23529

Accession Number: 1998.1715AB

Socks

Pair of thick white cotton socks, one seam. Ribbed border at top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23530

Accession Number: 1998.1716AB

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white small check w/ ruffle around front of cardboard headpiece, bow in back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23531

Accession Number: 1998.1717

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Blue and white large check w/ sectioned cardboard headpiece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23532

Accession Number: 1998.1718

Bonnet

Sun bonnet. Brown and white cotton w/ white lining extended around headpiece. Back of bonnet white w/ brown circle in center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 23533

Accession Number: 1998.1719

Sash

Black velvet sash, 2 strips sewn together. 2 button holes on side. (Buttons missing). Cotton lining on backside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23534

Accession Number: 1998.1720

Headpiece

Mull headpiece w/ embroidered dots. Hemmed border.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 23535

Accession Number: 1998.1721

Bonnet

Green cotton bonnet w/ wooden stays in headpiece, ruffled around front and neckline.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23536

Accession Number: 1998.1722

Trunk

Hinged lid trunk w/ horizontal wooden bands and iron side bracing and front closures. Brass front lock. Covered in canvas. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels.

Date: 1892-1900

Maker: Eagle Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23537

Accession Number: 1998.1723

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless, w/ lace triangular neckline, asst. tucks at neckline and at bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23538

Accession Number: 1998.1724

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown w/ lace at neckline, sleeveless, lace shoulder straps. Lace border at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23539

Accession Number: 1998.1725

Nightgown

White cotton nightgown, sleeveless w/ lace around round neckline. Ruffle at base w/ 3 tucks. Small ribbon at front of neck.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23540

Accession Number: 1998.1726

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and square neckline. Green and pink embroidery on sleeves and neckline, roses and leaves. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23541

Accession Number: 1998.1727

Nightgown

Gold silk nightgown w/ cap sleeve and sqaure neckline. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23542

Accession Number: 1998.1728

Nightgown

Long-sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline and embroidery around collar and on sleeves. 2 buttons for front closure.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23543

Accession Number: 1998.1729

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ tucks at neckline. Ruffles around collar and sleeve. 2 buttons at neck for front closure.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23544

Accession Number: 1998.1730

Nightgown

Long sleeve cotton nightgown w/ multiple tucks on front, V-shaped. Embroidery on front piece, collar and cuffs. 5 buttons for front closure. Cuff also has tucks.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23545

Accession Number: 1998.1731

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