Historic New England

Shutter Fastener

Same once-cream paint as 1912.165-8.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 27133

Accession Number: 1912.170

Shutter Fastener

Pin on rotating end.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27134

Accession Number: 1912.172

Hinge set. Two separate pieces (a is missing). a) two-piece pintle on rectangular plate. b) barrel (2" width) to one side of rectangular plate (1" width); three holes. Plates mount either in different plances, or are perpendicular to one another. As of 2024 a is found.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27135

Accession Number: 1912.173AB

Strap Hinge

Strap hinge with vertical support. Shaped ends; spear ends; evidence of paint.

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 27136

Accession Number: 1912.176

Slipcover

Piece of a brown slipcover.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27141

Accession Number: 1913.4

Bonnet

Iridescent brown silk satin; stiffened brim with extended points; crown stiffened and lined with paper, gathered onto brim; piped neck ruffle with brown silk cord drawstring; brim lined with off-white silk.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, paper (fiber product), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 27143

Accession Number: 1913.11

Knife

No description

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 27144

Accession Number: 1913.12

Handbag

Cotton drawstring purse with whitework embroidery and pleated edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 27145

Accession Number: 1913.13

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27149

Accession Number: 1913.41

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Unfinished. Monochromatic blue lettering. Alphabets:#1-complete, #2-complete, #3-complete, #4-"A-Q" missing "J".

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 27150

Accession Number: 1913.43

Flask

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27151

Accession Number: 1913.45

Fireplace Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27153

Accession Number: 1913.47

Spear

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27157

Accession Number: 1913.56

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 27158

Accession Number: 1913.65

HL Hinge

Flat strap hinge, HL type. Square edges and ends. Most paint removed.

Date: ca. 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 27164

Accession Number: 1913.95

Hinge

Flat strap hinge, HL type. Square edges and ends. Most paint removed.

Date: ca. 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 27165

Accession Number: 1913.96

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Long taper; round head. No traces of paint. Slight bevel along long edges.

Date: ca. 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, iron (metal)

GUSN: 27166

Accession Number: 1913.97

PIN

Tapering shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 27167

Accession Number: 1913.98

Horseshoe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27170

Accession Number: 1913.127

Bar

Long tapered flat bar with bean/oval head. White over red paint. Tagged "From latch on Washington Webster Farm barn, Haverhill"

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 27171

Accession Number: 1913.129

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27173

Accession Number: 1913.131

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27177

Accession Number: 1913.193

Fan

Square paper fan with a rose in the center and a brown handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27179

Accession Number: 1913.200

Soup Plate

Blue transfer-printed earthenware soup plate. Overall scroll and floral motif.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 27180

Accession Number: 1913.201

Plate

Earthenware, green transfer-print plate with scalloped rim. Printed with "Royal Sketches" pattern depicting a pair of swans swimming in a lake in the foreground and a cathedral on a hill in the background. The scene is encircled by a garter bearing the words "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" - "Evil to hi...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 27181

Accession Number: 1913.202

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27496

Accession Number: 1917.460

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27497

Accession Number: 1917.461

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27498

Accession Number: 1917.462

Lantern

Conductor's hand lantern with red and white colored glass globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27499

Accession Number: 1917.463

Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27500

Accession Number: 1917.465

Handle

Plate cut at top and bottom assymetrically; cast handle with bands. Lever tapered and turned down.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 27503

Accession Number: 1917.486

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Round profiled handle bolted through fully profiled plate and through door. One iron bolt, nut, and washer extant. Other replaced with countersunk woodscrew. Tapered rectangular iron lever with flat head. Lever bend down slightly at end, and head only is brass-clad.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 27504

Accession Number: 1917.487

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head on end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27505

Accession Number: 1917.489

HOOK

Rectangular section stock; round hammered loop and hook ends.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: hammering, iron (metal)

GUSN: 27506

Accession Number: 1917.490

Shutter Fastener

Tang forged at end of square shaft. Keeper is simple flat plate with end tapered and bent up to form loop handle. Evidence of having been painted.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 27507

Accession Number: 1917.1491

Shutter Fastener

No description

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 27508

Accession Number: 1917.1494

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 27509

Accession Number: 1917.502

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27510

Accession Number: 1917.510

Pitcher

Small earthenware pitcher with black transfer-print "Cottage" pattern. Border of flowers and scrolls on a diaper background encircles the rim. Landscape scene on body of Alpine-style buildings and landscape. Scalloped rim and molded scroll handle.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 27511

Accession Number: 1917.511

Bottle box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27512

Accession Number: 1917.512.1

Cane

Black paint; short octagonal shaped handle of ivory w/ 4 mother of pearl dots inlaid; corroded metal tip; cylindrical stick.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 27513

Accession Number: 1917.520

Pottery Fragments

Native American pottery fragments. Incised pattern on exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 27514

Accession Number: 1917.525A-G

Matting Needle Fragment

Bone matting needle fragment.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27515

Accession Number: 1917.573

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; single piece folded; hemmed open end with narrow line of drawnwork; band of white embroidered floral loops of bullion and French knot stitches. Line of eleven openwork crosses.

Date: 1810-1812

Maker: Teale, Betsey (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, drawn thread work, embroidering, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 27516

Accession Number: 1917.598