Historic New England

Sugar shaker

Undecorated gray sheet metal w/ overlapping soldered joins. Cylindrical body w/out a bottom. Four small holes pierced at top edge near join to top. Round, slightly domed top w/ 5 large circular holes pierced to form skaer top.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25038

Accession Number: 1985.293

Sieve

Gray undecorated sheet metal w/ folded and soldered seams. Circular form w/ sides canted out to a circular mouth w/ rolled under lip. Cylindrical base enclosing a sieve bottom consisting of a sheet of tin w/ cutout grillwork.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25039

Accession Number: 1985.294

Funnel

Undecorated gray sheet metal w/ overlapped and soldered seams. Conical form w/ wide mouth w/ rolled-under lip w/ a wire ring handle at one edge. Cone tapers to a cylindrical neck w/ circular opening at bottom.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25040

Accession Number: 1985.296

Funnel

Undecorated silver-grey colored sheet metal w/ overlapped seams. Conical body w/ wide circular mouth w/ a rolled-under edge. Narrow stem is ribbed. Wire ring handle at mouth.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25041

Accession Number: 1985.297

Funnel

Undecorated silver-grey colored sheet metal w/ overlapped and soldered seams. Deep conical body w/ wide circular mouth w/ rolled-under edge w/ a wire ring handle at one side. Tapered cylindrical stem w/ circular mouth.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25042

Accession Number: 1985.298

Measuring spoon set

Undecorated silver-gray colored sheet metal. Each spoon made from a single piece of metal. Three measuring spoons of increasing size, w/ deep, rounded bowls and flat tapered handles which swell to rounded ends where they are joined by a gromet, enabling each spoon to swivel. Top spoon marked "PAT AP...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25043

Accession Number: 1985.299

Food strainer

Undecorated gray sheet metal w/ traces of black paint. Shallow circular head w/ straight sides canting out to a circular mouth w/ rolled-under lip. Flat bottom pierced as a strainer. Elongated handle w/ molded rat-tail decoration in center, terminating in a rounded end w/ oval piercing for hanging.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 25044

Accession Number: 1985.300

Food strainer

Undecorated gray-silver colored sheet metal w/ soldered seams. Circular body w/ straight sides canting outward to a rolled-under lip. Flat circular bottom is pierced grid forming strainer w/ a shallow cylindrical base w/ folded-over edge. Cylindrical elongated handle terminating in a flattened ring ...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25045

Accession Number: 1985.301

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25046

Accession Number: 1985.302.1

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25047

Accession Number: 1985.302.2

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25048

Accession Number: 1985.302.3

Cookie cutter

One in set of four heart-shaped cookie cutters w/ straight sides w/ folded-over lip and conforming overhanging top. Undecorated gray sheet metal.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25049

Accession Number: 1985.302.4

Muffin pan

Black cast iron body. Shallow rectangular form composed of 12 small oblong molds joined together in a 4 vertical-4 horizontal- 4 vertical configuration. Cast mark on each side: "Waterman, Boston" and "Patent Apr 14, 1858."

Maker: Waterman (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25050

Accession Number: 1985.303

Coffeepot

Unpainted sheet tin w/ overlapping joints or seams. Conical form w/ flat bottom. Straight tapered spout. C-shaped handle at back w/ a secondary squared handle below. Domed hinged lid w/ wooden knop finial. Bale handle w/ wooden grip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25051

Accession Number: 1985.304

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

Spring Latch

Iron spring plate (surface mounted) with iron pivoting latch and sliding bolt. Latter has brass knob and operates from one side only.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 27878

Accession Number: 1917.1209A

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 27879

Accession Number: 1917.1213

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27880

Accession Number: 1917.1217

Medicine Bottle

Colorless glass medicine bottle and stopper with original label.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 27881

Accession Number: 1917.1218

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 27882

Accession Number: 1917.1222

Spring Latch

Brass latch bar with knob on iron plate. Secured at pivoting point by rivet, and at end by combination keeper and spring. Mahogany graining on plate? All surface mounted. Operation from one side only.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 27883

Accession Number: 1917.1235

Firkin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27884

Accession Number: 1917.1253

Pot

Pot with lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27885

Accession Number: 1917.1255AB

Windsor Chair

Fan back, stylized bamboo turnings; yellow, dark green; various other colors.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 27887

Accession Number: 1917.1259

Windsor Chair

Fan back side chair, painted black.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 27888

Accession Number: 1917.1260

Barrel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 27889

Accession Number: 1917.1261

Strap Hinge

Flat strap, tapered towards end, broken at midpoint. Attached to pin/plate - rectangle with slightly tapered and rounded ends. Strap hinge with connected brace. Heaviness suggests a later date (1750-1775?)

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 27890

Accession Number: 1917.1269

Rubber Overshoe

Black rubber; slip-on: molded-no seams or closure; stamped decoration of square with small asterisk-like flowers inside and along outer edge of square with trilobed motif at tip near toe.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 27892

Accession Number: 1917.1279

Stone

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 27893

Accession Number: 1917.1280

Stone

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 27894

Accession Number: 1917.1281

Bath Brick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 27895

Accession Number: 1917.1283

Alum

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27896

Accession Number: 1917.1284

Madder

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 27906

Accession Number: 1917.1318

Envelope of sealing wafers

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 27907

Accession Number: 1917.1322F

Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 27908

Accession Number: 1917.1322B

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