Historic New England

Architectural roof fragment

Architectural roof fragment, Thomas Brown House, 14 Winter Street Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248387

Accession Number: 2010.95.1

Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine

Portable sewing machine, pedal and cord, and carrying case, Singer model 221-1. Black enameled steel machine with painted gold decorative elements, folding work table attachment, removable tray, locking case.

Date: 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 244633

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.1A-D

Ruffler foot attachment

Ruffler foot attachment; chromed steel

Date: 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel

GUSN: 244634

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.2

Hemmer foot

Adjustable hemmer foot; chromed steel

Date: 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel

GUSN: 244635

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.3

Foot hemmer

Foot hemmer; chromed steel

Date: 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel

GUSN: 244636

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.4

Multiple slotted binder attachment

Multiple slotted binder attachment; chromed steel

Date: 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel

GUSN: 244637

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.5

Edge stitcher attachment

Edge stitcher attachment; chromed steel

Date: 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel

GUSN: 244638

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.6

Measuring tape

Purple plastic tape measure, push-button retractable with gold-and-beige diagonal decorative stripe design on one side. 40" / 1m plastic tape within brass pull.

Date: 1980-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244639

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.7

White cotton trim

Length of white cotton woven binding or interlining tape with pinked edge. Held with metal paper clip.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244640

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.8

Pink thread

Spool of cotton-wrapped polyester all-purpose sewing thread, pale pink (color #348). Black plastic spool.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Talon-American (Manufacturer)

Material: polyester, cotton (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244641

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.9

Sewing machine oil

Can of Singer sewing machine oil, 1 1/2 oz. capacity, with applicator tip and metal cap. Green enamel ground paint, red lettering and logo; steel can.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), paint (coating)

GUSN: 244642

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.10

Ten metal bobbins

Ten metal sewing machine bobbins wound with thread: black, pink, red (2), beaver gray, ecru, white (2), blue, and maroon.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: chrome steel

GUSN: 244643

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.11

Paper bobbin

Paper sewing machine bobbin wound with black thread.

Date: 20th century

Maker: American Thread Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), thread

GUSN: 244644

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.12

Two clear plastic bobbins

Two plastic sewing machine bobbins wound with pale yellow thread. One bobbin is full, the other is half-full.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244645

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.13

Sewing needles

Packet of four sewing needles - three sharps and one sewing machine needle. Packet is made of black paper, with green printed label and twin insert. The needles do not match the label description, and are probably replacements.

Date: ca. 20th century

Maker: William Crowley & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), paper (fiber product), twill

GUSN: 244646

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.14

Red felt pad

Red felt spool pad for sewing machine spindle.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 244647

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.15

Motor lubricant

3/4 oz. tube of Singer Motor Lubricant for Singer sewing machines. Metal tube with an applicator nozzle and a removable cap.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: alloy steel, paint (coating)

GUSN: 244648

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.16

Twill tape

Cardboard spool of white cotton twill tape.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, cotton (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 244649

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.17

Twill tape

Cardboard spool of white cotton twill tape.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, cotton (textile), cardboard

GUSN: 244650

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.18

Instruction book

Instruction manual for Singer 221-1 Portable Electric Sewing Machine. Manual has a green paper cover, and black-and-white illustrations.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 244651

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.19

Curtain panel

Black crepe curtain panel

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile)

GUSN: 242966

Accession Number: 1986.1453

Set of Curtains

Set of novelty woven curtains; yellow

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242967

Accession Number: 1986.1456.1-8

Set of Curtains

Set of yellow drapes with beige fringe

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242968

Accession Number: 1986.1455.1-4

Scarf

Gold and beige scarf with dark polka dots; rayon?

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242969

Accession Number: 1986.1467

Hat Ribbon

Black and white silk cord hat trim

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242970

Accession Number: 1986.1469

Shawl

Ivory-colored cashmere shawl with red paisley embroidered border and white fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), embroidered bindings

GUSN: 242971

Accession Number: 1986.1445

Ruler

Wooden folding ruler

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242972

Accession Number: 1986.1288

Knife

Wooden knife; possibly a ceremonial blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 242973

Accession Number: 1986.1286

Headboard

Blond wooden headboard with serpentine, molded edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242974

Accession Number: 1986.1271

Daybed

Daybed (settee) on casters; green and grey upholstery (faded); partial serpentine back

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242975

Accession Number: 1986.1244

Easel

Wooden folding easel, tripod shaped

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242976

Accession Number: 1986.1270

Bowl

Pewter footed bowl with flared rim

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 242977

Accession Number: 1986.1248

Pickle Fork

Brass pickle fork; two prongs; floral and lattic decoration and "Bon Voyage" on handle

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 242978

Accession Number: 1986.1293

Bookend

One bookend, copper; pointed arch-shaped with hammered decoration and pendant motif

Maker: Possibly Roycroft Industries

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 242979

Accession Number: 1986.791

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon engraved "EP" on handle; maker is Moulton family, Newburyport, MA

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 242980

Accession Number: 1986.1276

Forks

Pair of small plated forks with shell pattern on end of handle

Maker: Towle Silversmiths

GUSN: 242981

Accession Number: 1986.1274.1-2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon engraved "L" (?) on handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242982

Accession Number: 1986.1275

Teaspoons

Set of five silver teaspoons engraved "Little"

Maker: Churchill, Jesse, 1773-1819

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 242983

Accession Number: 1986.1278.1-5

Dinner Knife

Stainless steel dinner knife with wooden handle

Maker: Franklin Cutlery Co.

Material: stainless steel

GUSN: 242984

Accession Number: 1986.1280

Dinner Knife

Metal knife with cast scrolls on handle; blade is rounded at end and engraved with a scroll design where it meets the handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242986

Accession Number: 1986.1282

Bucket

Blue enamel bucket with white interior and metal handle; marked in blue on bottom with a rampant lion holding a "B" in shield.

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 242987

Accession Number: 1986.1246

Crate

Wooden crate; National Biscuit Company logo, blue with red border

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242988

Accession Number: 1986.1253

Carriage Blanket

Green wool carriage blanket

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242989

Accession Number: 1986.1434

Pot Lid

Cast iron pot lid with concentric circles

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 242990

Accession Number: 1986.1250

Chamber Pot

White enamel chamber pot; flared lip; handle

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 242991

Accession Number: 1986.1237

Chamber Pot

White and blue speckled enameled chamber pot; flared rim; handle

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 242992

Accession Number: 1986.1255

Wall Rack

Metal wall rack with scrolled hooks (?)

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242993

Accession Number: 1986.1236

Textile tool

Textile working tool, part of a kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242994

Accession Number: 1986.1240.2

Testile working tool

Textile working tool; used for marking fabric before stitching; part of a kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 242996

Accession Number: 1986.1240.4

Textile tool

Textile workiing tool; part of a kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242997

Accession Number: 1986.1240.5

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