Historic New England

Combination grater/peeler

metal two-in-one peeler and grater. Devault Pat. 2106796/USA molded across top edge of handle. Blade of peeler attached to a single piece of molded metal, rounded to fit the palm culminating to a rounded point. 16 holes form grating mechanism over the top of the handle.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256079

Accession Number: 2011.80.85

Egg slicer

Small metal egg slicer with elevated mold in partial egg shape with spaces cut from said metal to correspond to metal slicing wires, attached at a hinge on one side.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256080

Accession Number: 2011.80.86

Ice Cream Scoop

metal ice cream scooper with plastic yellow handle, fixed with metal end. Scooping mechanism formed by metal gear, activated with the application of pressure by the left thumb initiating metal attachment within the spoon bowl to move 180 degrees left, scraping out contents from interior of the bowl.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256081

Accession Number: 2011.80.87

Bottle Opener

TOP-OFF/ jar and bottle/screw top opener; (opposite first) Edlund Co Inc./Burlington, VT/Pat. No. 1894556; metal bottle opener with rotating red wooden handle joined to a metal bar forming a T. Metal opener is flat with mechanism beneath protective cover.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256082

Accession Number: 2011.80.88

Meat Tenderizer

Metal meat tenderizer, Tola/Made in England molded on left side with larger spikes (beef), Meat Tenderizer/No 670 on right side with comparatively smaller spikes (pork), molded attached handle, widening slightly at end.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256083

Accession Number: 2011.80.89

Measuring Spoons

Set of four nestled thin aluminiuml measuring spoons (1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1/2 Teaspoon, 1/4 Teaspoon engraved in each respective handle)

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 256084

Accession Number: 2011.80.90

Beaded Banner Kit

(.1 ) Plastic bead banner hanging depicting a lighthouse and island in the sea [possibly] with a sailboat on the right. (.2) instructions (.3a) Original plastic container; (.3b) original plastic container lid.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256085

Accession Number: 2011.80.91.1-.3B

Coffee carafe

Glass carafe with black plastic handle [a] and detachable black plastic lid [b]. Carafe body decorated with gold starburst designs. Small images of coffee cups printed on glass show carafe can hold six cups. Gold colored 1 1/4" metal band around carafe neck.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Corning Incorporated (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 256086

Accession Number: 2011.80.92AB

Peg Chow Game

"Peg Chow" game in original box,

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Parker Brothers Inc.

Material: cardboard, wood and wood products

GUSN: 256087

Accession Number: 2011.80.93

Wall hanging

Yarn sewn wall hanging. Depicts a covered bridge set amongst snow covered ground and trees, blue sky. Yarn is sewn to a stiff white backing fabric made up of 1/4" squares. A wooden dowel is threaded through the top edge of the hanging with attached hanging loops.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 256088

Accession Number: 2011.80.94

Wall Hanging

Yarn sewn wall hanging. Depicts a stand of tall trees with sun setting behind them on a cream ground. Trees and foreground are sewn in three shades of brown. Yarn is sewn to a stiff white backing fabric made up of 1/4" squares. A wooden dowel is threaded through the top edge of the hanging.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 256089

Accession Number: 2011.80.95

Flag

American flag in original box, sealed in plastic

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256090

Accession Number: 2011.80.96

Tea Cozy

Yellow and brown striped tea cozy, United States

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, knitting (process)

GUSN: 256091

Accession Number: 2011.80.97

Alfred Willard Token

Circular token. Side 1 has an image of a hair comb encircled by Alfred Willard's address. Side 2 has printed text advertising Alfred Willard's goods and services.

Date: 1830-1844

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256092

Accession Number: 2011.81.1

Teapot

Teapot [a] with removeable lid [b]. Oval form with spout and bent metal handle.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256093

Accession Number: 2011.82.1AB

Chocolate Pot

Chocolate pot [a] with removable lid [b] and wooden handle. Oval form, s-shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 256094

Accession Number: 2011.82.2AB

Footed Vase

Footed vase with flared rim. Circular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256095

Accession Number: 2011.82.3

Vase

Vase with stepped base and flared rim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256096

Accession Number: 2011.82.4

Pitcher

Pitcher with handle.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256097

Accession Number: 2011.82.5

Shawl

Paisley shawl, black with wide paisley border in orange, red, white, pale blue, and green. Multi-colored fringe.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 256098

Accession Number: 2011.83.1

Pair of stockings

Pair of white hand knit stockings made of linen or possibly silk.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 256099

Accession Number: 2011.83.2AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of pale ecru colored hand knit stockings of linen or possibly silk.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 256100

Accession Number: 2011.83.3AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of gray and beige hand knit stockings.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256101

Accession Number: 2011.83.4AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of white machine knit stockings with three beige stripes along top edge.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256102

Accession Number: 2011.83.5AB

Duraglas bottle

One quart glass milk bottle, "Duraglas".

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256103

Accession Number: 2011.83.6

Ice Bucket

Hammered aluminum ice bucket [a] with cover [b]. Bucket has a scalloped edge. Attached handles have a flower and ribbon design. Cover has flower bud finial and engraved floral decoration.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 256104

Accession Number: 2011.83.7AB

Colored Pencils

Box of colored pencils, 24 Assorted Colors, Mongol, Colored Indelible, Eberhard Faber

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256004

Accession Number: 2011.80.10

Crayons

Box of lantern slide crayons, Seven Handmade Lantern slide crayons, Keystone View Co, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1930s-1980s

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: Keystone View Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 256005

Accession Number: 2011.80.11

Watercolor Tray

Watercolor tray, Art Utility Watercolors

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256006

Accession Number: 2011.80.12

Afgan

Crocheted afghan with orange, tan and brown with zig zag stripes and scalloped orage, tan and brown edge.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256007

Accession Number: 2011.80.13

Bead Stringer

Bead stringer in original box with instructions, Bead stringer and Knot tier, String your own beads, No 498, Made for Chadwick-Miller, Boston, Massachusetts in Japan, 1950s-1990s

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256008

Accession Number: 2011.80.14

Needlework frame

Large oval needlework frame and stand. Frame secured to rectangular stand with metal screws and wingnuts. Frame stand constructed with flat-head screws.

Date: 1930-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256009

Accession Number: 2011.80.15

Craft Set

Craft set for hooked rugs with cardinal latch hook pattern.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256010

Accession Number: 2011.80.16

Fabric Remnants

Fabric remnants for making a hooked rug.

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256011

Accession Number: 2011.80.17

Calculator

Mechanical calculator, "Magic Brain" calculator, United States,

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256012

Accession Number: 2011.80.18

Dog Bowl

Stoneware dog bowl, stamped "Raisin Brook" in blue on cream color glaze ground

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256013

Accession Number: 2011.80.19

Dog Bowl

Stoneware dog bowl, glazed cream color

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256014

Accession Number: 2011.80.20

Dog Toy

Stuffed toy octopus dog toy

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256015

Accession Number: 2011.80.21

Pet Sweater

Blue knit pet sweater, United States

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256016

Accession Number: 2011.80.22

Pet Sweater

Gray plaid pet sweater, United States

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256017

Accession Number: 2011.80.23

Portable Clothesline Bag

Small fabric bag containing a portable clothesline, United States,

Date: 1940-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256018

Accession Number: 2011.80.24

Typewriter

Avona portable typewriter in case with original instruction booklet. Tan plastic case with brown handle and metal clasps.

Date: 1940-1980

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256019

Accession Number: 2011.80.25

Hair Dryer

Dazey hair dryer, "Natural Wonder", in original box [.4] with instruction booklet [.3]. [.1] White plastic freestanding hairdryer with enclosed storage for hair cap [.2] and attached hose.

Date: 1950-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256020

Accession Number: 2011.80.26

Dominoes Game

Dominoes in original box, "HAL SAM 610-W", stamped with image of the Woolworth Building, United States, 1913

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256021

Accession Number: 2011.80.27

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle, "Connor Bros., Belmont", United States, 1850s-1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256022

Accession Number: 2011.80.28

Bottle

Glass bottle, "C.H. Graves & Son, Boston, Massachusetts", 1840s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256023

Accession Number: 2011.80.29

Greasepaint Tin

Greasepaint tin, "Miner's Theatrical Grease Paint, No. 17 INDIAN, H.C. Miner, New York"

Date: 1930-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: grease, paint (coating)

GUSN: 256024

Accession Number: 2011.80.30

Hair Rollers

Two bags of hair rollers, United States

Date: 1930-1990

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256025

Accession Number: 2011.80.31

Electric Razor

Electric razor in original case, "Remington Princess" model with crown and scrolls on front, separate electric cord, and lined velveet case with gold edges. Cover of case depicts flour and vine motif while bottom is solid cream ground.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256026

Accession Number: 2011.80.32

Pendant

Silver pendant necklace with scroll and feather quill, "1776" below attached within the pendant to the frame.

Date: 1976

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256027

Accession Number: 2011.80.33

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