Historic New England

Photographic print

Browntone photographic print of rugged scenery, featuring flowery field in foreground, pine trees in mid-ground w/ rocky coast at left background and inlet at right background. Plain brown-stained wooden frame. Under glass. No label.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25177

Accession Number: 1985.235

Apothecary bottle

Round pressed colorless glass bottle marked, "Calder's Dentine."

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25178

Accession Number: 1985.236

Mortar & pestle

Mortar, probably mahogany, w/ circular base and slightly hourglass-shaped form. Molded rings around base and top w/ two incised lines at waist. Bottom has three shallow holes. Pestle probably maple. Milk bottle shape.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 25179

Accession Number: 1985.237AB

Rifle

Hardwood stock w/ elongated muzzle enclosing an iron ramrod. Decorated thumbpiece and brass trigger guard. "1861/ TOWER" stamped on firing mechanism. "T & Co." stamped on ramrod.

Date: 1861

Maker: Tower (Maker)

GUSN: 25180

Accession Number: 1985.238

Iron

A)Triangular hollow cast iron head w/ sliding rear door w/ ball handle. Opens to reveal a scrolled grate which holds heated iron element. Spool-shaped turned wooden handle with incised lines. B) Triangular iron insert.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25181

Accession Number: 1985.239AB

Iron

Solid iron triangular head. "Downs & Co. #8" on top. Cast iron grip handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25182

Accession Number: 1985.240

Fluting iron

A)Rectangular cast iron base marked on bottom, "Heat this Pat'd 1866," supporting fluted metal form. B)Corresponding ruffler element w/ cast iron handle marked "Geneva Hand Fluter" and "Geneva ILL."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25183

Accession Number: 1985.241AB

Andirons

"Iron dog" type andirons. Ring-tops w/ tapered chamfered shafts terminating at disc w/ arched feet. Square billet bar.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25184

Accession Number: 1985.242

Chest

Chest. Wood, metal, glaze. Rectangular box form with hinged, flat lid. Composed of various pieces of wood. All wooden parts of piece rained except top. Reddish-brown glaze over yellow-ochre basework matches graining seen throughout the Coffin House kitchen.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25185

Accession Number: 1985.243

Boots

Black calfskin leather. Low-heeled man's boots, calf length w/ two pull-on tabs. Labeled inside, "Medaille D'Or/ Paris 1878/ Henry Herth/ 48 Rue de la Chaussee d'Autin/ Paris."

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Herth, Henry (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 25186

Accession Number: 1985.244AB

Boots

Black leather boots w/ mid-length cylindrical body or calves w/ two side seams and a second horizontal frontal seam. Slightly shaped at top w/ woven cotton twill tabs to pull boots on. Appear to be a machine stitched. Heavy soles w/ cut nails.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 25187

Accession Number: 1985.245AB

Condiment bottle

Transparent aquamarine colored body. Two-part mold. Squared body w/ canted corners, squared and pitched shoulders peaking to circular neck ring. Short cylindrical neck w/ turned over lip at mouth.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25188

Accession Number: 1985.246

Toasting rack

Thick wire construction w/ a rectangular body w/ two wire L-shaped legs at one end and a corresponding elongated shaped handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 25189

Accession Number: 1985.247

Tin

Match or shot container. Elongated flattened cylinder, forming an oval mouth. Body constructed from a single sheet of tin w/ a soldered seam at one side. Applied oval bottom and corresponding oval cover w/ flat top which is fitted to the mouth. Originally a bright silver colored "white" metal, now d...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25190

Accession Number: 1985.249

Coffeepot

White clay body w/ blue pearled glaze. Bulbous body tapering to an indented base w/ molded line banding and circular foot. Cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth. Strap handle at back S-shaped spout. High domed lid w/ button knop. Small rim surmounting flange ring. Underglaze of cobalt blue painted deco...

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25191

Accession Number: 1985.252

Oil lamp

Circular dished base w/ rolled under lip. Inverted cup-shaped body w/ step molding at base; side canting to a stepped top w/ threaded mouth to receive burner. C-shaped handle applied at side w/ stamped floral vine motif. Pierced burner w/ domed top w/ scalloped edge to receive a chimney. Circular bo...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25192

Accession Number: 1985.253

Lighter

Tankard form lighter w/ slightly tapered cylindrical body and flat bottom. Rolled circular mouth. Hinged flat circular lid w/ cut-out to receive lighter. S-shaped strap handle w/ cutout to hang on wall.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Cape Cod Shop (Maker)

Material: sheet metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 25193

Accession Number: 1985.255

Wine glass

Molded colorless body. Shallow, trumpet shaped bowl w/ elongated stem w/ swelled knop at top. Stepped at base w/ an applied circular foot.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25194

Accession Number: 1985.260

Wine glass

Molded colorless body w/ elongated trumpet shaped bowl tapering to a very thin round stem. Circular foot wheel engraved "T" or "C" monogram.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25195

Accession Number: 1985.261

Coffeepot

Hinged and shaped lid w/ acorn finial on conical body w/ molded band at neck and base. S-shaped spout and floral C-shaped handle. Seam at handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25196

Accession Number: 1985.263

Cup

Beaker form cup w/ two incised lines at foot and lip. Tapered S-shaped handle w/ spur at top.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25197

Accession Number: 1985.264

Fireplace tile set

Partial set of fireplace tiles featuring the life of Christ and other Biblical scenes; in cobalt blue. .1-.7) Dislodged from fireplace .1) Baptism of Christ by St. John .2)-.3) Christ bearing the Cross .4) Christ in the Temple .5) Fragment featuring slaughtered man .6) Fragment w/ boat hull .7...

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 25198

Accession Number: 1985.265

Creamer

Colorless blown and worked glass body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled body and recessed bottom, indented at neck and terminating in a slightly flared, shaped and spouted mouth. Applied colorless ribs overall. Applied elongated C-shaped handle w/ crimped terminus.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25199

Accession Number: 1985.266

Hand card

Pair of wooden wool cards; metal spines on leather backing tacked to cards w/ metal tacks. Initials "F.W." lightly carved on face of one card.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25200

Accession Number: 1985.267

Photographic print

Browntone photograph of Coffin family manor house, "Portledge," England, in background. Carved and molded brown and black frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25201

Accession Number: 1985.268

Food-storage canister

Cylindrical form w/ overlapping seams. Circular bottom is slightly recessed and has a stamped mark in Oriental characters. Conforming lid w/ flat top. Painted brown overall w/ painted motif of cherry blossoms w/ a full moon in black and gilt.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25052

Accession Number: 1985.305

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ overlapping straight nailed seams. Flat circular top. Contents: cinnamon.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25053

Accession Number: 1985.306

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed seams. Flat circular top. Top and box probably married at a later date. Contents: bark.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25054

Accession Number: 1985.307

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed seams. Flat circular top. Contents: bag of cassia.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25055

Accession Number: 1985.308

Spice box

Oval bandbox w/ single overlapping finger seams on lid and base. Branded "MC" on top. Contains bags of cloves and cinnamon.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25056

Accession Number: 1985.309

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ overlapping straight nailed seams. Flat, circular top. Contains box of cloves.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25057

Accession Number: 1985.310

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed seams. Flat circular top. Indistinguishable mark on top. Contains alum.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25058

Accession Number: 1985.311

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed joints. Flat circular top.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25059

Accession Number: 1985.312

Spice box

Circular bandbox w/ straight overlapping nailed seams. Flat circular top. Contains seeds.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25060

Accession Number: 1985.313

Milking pail

Undecorated gray sheet tin w/ soldered seams. Cylindrical body w/ flat bottom. Applied ears extend beyond circular mouth to accomodate a wire bale handle. Applied shaped spout at front.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25061

Accession Number: 1985.314

Scoop

Undecorated gray sheet tin body w/ soldered seams. Cylindrical body w/ one side extending upward to form a rounded scoop. Domed circular bottom.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25062

Accession Number: 1985.315

Milk can

Undecorated gray sheet tin body. Cylindrical body w/ flat botom and soldered seams. Canted shoulders tapering to a wide cylindrical neck w/ rolled under lip at mouth. Applied strap handle at mouth terminating at shoulder.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25063

Accession Number: 1985.316

Milk can

Undecorated gray sheet tin body. Cylindrical body w/ flat botom and soldered seams. Slightly stepped shoulders w/ wide cylindrical neck w/ rolled-under lip. Stamped "RFD 97". Applied strap handle at mouth terminating at shoulder.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25064

Accession Number: 1985.317

Doughnut cutter

Unpainted gray tin body. Cylindrical form w/ soldered seams. Corresponding flat top w/ central cylindrical aperature. Square handle on top. "MASON'S" molded into side.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25065

Accession Number: 1985.318

Rat poison tin

.1) Undecorated gray tin body. Small cylindrical box w/ soldered seam. Molded ring at top creating a flange to receive conforming cylindrical lid w/ flat top.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Meyers (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25066

Accession Number: 1985.319.1-2

Candle mold

Rectangular top w/ square sides and a conforming bottom, enclosing 6 cylinders w/ pointed ends. The top has 6 openings by which molds can be filled. Unpainted gray color.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25067

Accession Number: 1985.320

Meat juice press

Cast inscription: "Patent meat juice press/ H.F. Osborne/ Newark, N.J." Horseshoe shaped body surmounted by a screw threaded vise handle. On circular base.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Osborne, H. F. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25068

Accession Number: 1985.321

Decanter

Two-part mold. Colorless onion-shaped body w/ circular foot. Elongated neck tapers to circular mouth w/ collar at lip.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25069

Accession Number: 1985.322

Butter churn

Barrel form w/ vertical splats and three circular bands around base and waist. Wood bottom. Top and other accessories missing.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25070

Accession Number: 1985.323

Food grinder

Grinder applied to wood panel by screws. Tin lid is paneled and hinged above V-shaped funnel and conical grinding mechanism. S-shaped handle bar w/ wood turned handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25071

Accession Number: 1985.324

Shovel

Wood D-shaped handle with demilune cutout handle. Tapered shaft partially wrapped with string with metal joint where shaft meets spade. Spade is rectangular and flat with wood end band and metal tip.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25072

Accession Number: 1985.325