Historic New England

Potato Masher Tool

Metal potato mashing tool. Perforated, cylindrical metal basket held by black metal handle. Handle hinges in front to upper handle with plunger. When handles are brought together, plunger squeezes a cooked potato placed in the basket, mashing it and forcing it out through the basket's perforated ho...

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 310173

Accession Number: 1998.5983

Matchbox

Tin plate match box with hinged lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310174

Accession Number: 2000.1912

Chopper

Metal, three-blade food chopper with painted red wooden handle. Manufactured by Foley Manufacturing Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Foley (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 310175

Accession Number: 1998.5984

Miniature Kerosene Night Lamp

Nickel-plated brass miniature kerosene night lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310176

Accession Number: 2000.1930

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Silver plated pewter burning fluid hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310177

Accession Number: 2000.1812

Dinner Knife

One of a set of four. Silver dinner knife with a rounded blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310178

Accession Number: 1974.316.4

Bottle Opener

Combination bottle opener and cork screw. Cork screw end of tool fits into cylindrical, green wooden handle when not in use.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310179

Accession Number: 1998.5988

Betty Lamp

Cast brass footed betty lamp.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310180

Accession Number: 2000.1914

Chopper

Metal, hand-held food chopper with wood handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310181

Accession Number: 1998.6025

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310182

Accession Number: 2000.1813

Chopper

Metal food chopper with wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310183

Accession Number: 1998.6026

Cream Skimmer with Box and Instruction Sheet

Metal device (b) for skimming cream from bottled milk in original box (a) and instruction sheet (c).

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Chapin Modified Cream Dipper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310184

Accession Number: 1998.6123A-C

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Brass whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310186

Accession Number: 2000.1818

Toothbrush Holder

Green pressed glass novelty toothbrush holder. Decorative design incorporates three toothbrushes tied with a bow. Probably made by the U.S.Glass Company.

Date: 1898-1901

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 310187

Accession Number: 1998.6064

Folding Candle Lantern

Tin folding candle lantern with mica panels.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 310188

Accession Number: 2000.1925

"Holy Family Night Candles" Box

Wood box filled with cork and tin float wicks.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310189

Accession Number: 2000.1910AB

Teaspoon

One of a set of four. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl. Assyrian head pattern.

Maker: Rogers Bros.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310192

Accession Number: 1971.1854.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of four. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl. Assyrian head pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310193

Accession Number: 1971.1854.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of four. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl. Assyrian head pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310194

Accession Number: 1971.1854.4

Carriage Lamp with Kerosene Burner

Sheet iron kerosene carriage lantern with red and colorless glass lenses.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310197

Accession Number: 2000.1927

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310200

Accession Number: 1971.244.1

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310201

Accession Number: 1971.244.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of three. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310207

Accession Number: 1974.262.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of three. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: teaspoons

GUSN: 310208

Accession Number: 1974.262.3

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310243

Accession Number: 2000.1803

Whale Oil Lamp

Pewter whale oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310246

Accession Number: 2000.1798

Grease Petticoat Lamp

Pewter grease petticoat lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310247

Accession Number: 2000.1808

Miniature Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Pewter miniature whale oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310249

Accession Number: 2000.1816

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Pewter whale oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310253

Accession Number: 2000.1809

Miniature Burning Fluid Lamp

Pewter miniature burning fluid lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310254

Accession Number: 2000.1814

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310255

Accession Number: 2000.1797

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310256

Accession Number: 2000.1817

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Pewter burning fluid hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310258

Accession Number: 2000.1815

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310260

Accession Number: 2000.1807

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310261

Accession Number: 2000.1810

Burning Fluid Lamp

Pewter burning fluid lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310263

Accession Number: 2000.1806

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Pewter burning fluid hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310264

Accession Number: 2000.1804

Whale Oil Lamp

Pewter whale oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310265

Accession Number: 2000.1819

Grease Chamber Lamp

Pewter grease chamber lamp with wick pick and hinged wick channel.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310266

Accession Number: 2000.1805

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Pewter burning fluid hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310267

Accession Number: 2000.1802

Whale Oil Lamp

Pewter whale oil lamp that is attributed to the silversmith, F. Porter.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310324

Accession Number: 2000.1800

Burning Fluid Chamber Lamp

Pewter burning fluid chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310327

Accession Number: 2000.1801

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310328

Accession Number: 2000.1799

Wine Taster

Silver footed wine taster. Oval bowl with repousse and chased decoration. Lion medallion attached to the rim.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310329

Accession Number: 1969.3637

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Brass whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 309997

Accession Number: 2000.1911

Small Rectangular Plate

Three small rectangular plates. Part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The plates are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309998

Accession Number: 1998.5905.121-.123

Serving Dish with Lid

Footed, square serving dish with lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and ge...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309999

Accession Number: 1998.5905.115AB

Serving Dish

Footed, rectangular serving dish missing lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flower...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 310000

Accession Number: 1998.5905.116