Historic New England

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, painted black w/ red paint visible beneath. Stepped-down crest rail. Seven curved spindles and three spindles beneath arms. Plank seat, turned stretchers and legs. Short and worn rockers.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19263

Accession Number: 1998.1022

Cushion

Cushion shaped to fit chair (1998.1022), covered in printed fabric w/ floral design; pink roses and green leaves on off-white background.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 19264

Accession Number: 1998.1023

Wall clock

Wall clock, 12-sided case covered in walnut veneer. Brass-edged glass covering on dial. Dial w/ Roman numerals w/ small minute clock and maker's at center.

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19265

Accession Number: 1998.1024

Salt box

Earthenware(?) salt box; white and blue decoration w/ wooden lid; "Salt" painted in black on front; raised bands around middle; blue floral trails also banded around middle; extended back to hang on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: G.M.T. & Bro. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19266

Accession Number: 1998.1026

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Primarily pink, purple and white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19267

Accession Number: 1998.1027

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Primarily blue and green with rectangular strip of orange and red Wilton carpet inset. Shape-squared edges.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19268

Accession Number: 1998.1028

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border with tan, blue and yellow primary colors.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19269

Accession Number: 1998.1029

Braided rug

Round braided rug, primary colors: green, white, blue, yellow and pink.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19270

Accession Number: 1998.1030

Braided rug

Braided rug w/ triangular carpet inset; rug shaped to conform to the curves of the sink. Braided portion of rug primarily blues, purple and green. Insert very worn geometric pattern, black and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19271

Accession Number: 1998.1031

Spice shaker

Small spice shaker. Tin w/ horizontal band of floral detail at center. Small handle w/ bead trim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19272

Accession Number: 1998.1032

Flour shaker

Tin flour shaker w/ shiny, plain exterior. Multiple small holes in top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19273

Accession Number: 1998.1033

Tin cup (cann)

Tin cann, conical w/ small rim and wider base. Unornamented exterior. Solder marks visible on rim and at seam. Make shift (contemporary) cylinder inside--open ends.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19274

Accession Number: 1998.1034

Saucer

Saucer (now w/ soap on it) w/ gold band decoration on outer rim.

Date: 1912-1920

Maker: Meakin, James & George, 1851 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19275

Accession Number: 1998.1035

Bread board

Wooden bread board. Round w/ plain circular center piece surrounded by thin band. Exterior border w/ carved leaves and letters.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19276

Accession Number: 1998.1036

Bread knife

Long bread knife, steel w/ wooden handle. Steel blade has rounded tip and spaced grooved teeth. Turned handle.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: L.F. & C. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19277

Accession Number: 1998.1037

Bell

Small service bell to be set on flat surface. Dome is steel-plated bronze; base is iron cast in repetitive pattern. Operated by pushing button on dome.

Date: 1863-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19278

Accession Number: 1998.1038

Mortar & pestle

Mortar and pestle, both thick and heavy. Mortar is thicker at rim and base w/ turning creating borders at mid-section. Turned handle on pestle.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lignum vitae (wood)

GUSN: 19279

Accession Number: 1998.1039AB

Tetley's Choice Tea canister

Tin canister for Tetley tea. Hinged lid. Painted red w/ yellow and green floral detail. Trademark elephant on lid.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Tetley's Choice Tea (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19280

Accession Number: 1998.1040

Sardine dish

Covered sardine dish; ironstone; bottom dish w/ raised Trent (or ribbon-like) band around edge; rounded-rectangular shape w/ smaller rectangular box affixed to dish; relief molded "sardine" on cover.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 19281

Accession Number: 1998.1041AB

Oil lamp

Oil lamp w/ glass shade; round base w/ sunburst incised decoration on bottom; ringed handle on side of base; glass shade w/ meandered top rim.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: Plume & Atwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19282

Accession Number: 1998.1042AB

Teapot

Britannia teapot; scalloped rim; onion-like finial atop hinged lid; crested handle; elbow shaped spout; raised ring around waist.

Date: 1877-1883

Maker: Rufus Dunham & Sons (Maker)

Material: britannia metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 19283

Accession Number: 1998.1043

Trivet

Ceramic trivet: "LADIES NIGHT 1880" incised; in smaller red letters: "MARTIN MILMORE"; square tile; dirty white; hieroglyphic-like markings throughout; papyrus plant next to writing.

Date: 1880

Maker: Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor) J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, incising

GUSN: 19284

Accession Number: 1998.1044

Tablecloth

Red tablecloth w/ fringe on all sides. Brocade weave design; geometric pattern on border, grapevine and leaf border, smaller geometric border, surrounding 2 central medallions w/ grape vines around central flower (daisy?).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19285

Accession Number: 1998.1045

Bar of soap

Bar of soap, yellow. Uniform size and shape.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Dow, Olive (Maker)

Material: soap (organic material)

GUSN: 19286

Accession Number: 1998.1046

Wood block

Block of lignum vitae. Visible saw marks. Wax coating on one side.

Date: ca. 1988

Maker: unknown

Material: lignum vitae (wood)

GUSN: 19287

Accession Number: 1998.1047

Laundry paddle

Wooden two-pronged laundry paddle. Base above prongs carved w/ narrow lines into leaf and stem detail.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19288

Accession Number: 1998.1048

Kitchen Sink

Walnut and oak sink unit fixed to kitchen wall. Vertical board and batten throughout. Curved sides create a semi-circular or bowed shape. Consists of flat shelf with recessed rectangular sink of enameled tin. Two doors at front center open to reveal interior shelves and pipes. Splashboard section mo...

Date: 1858-1865

Maker: Colby, William (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19289

Accession Number: 1998.669

Tin cocoanut canister

Tin canister for Maltby's cocoanut; rectangular canister w/ round cover on top; label painted on tin; back w/ recipes; lettering in gold, red, and black.

Date: 1878-1890

Maker: Ginna & Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19290

Accession Number: 1998.2368

Food chopper

Food chopper; rounded steel blade attached to cylindrical wood handle (blade almost lima bean shaped).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19391

Accession Number: 1998.2461

Grater

Tin grater; rectangular form w/ arched bottom and curved body; oval handle at top; perforations in rectangular shape on grater.

Date: 1878-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19392

Accession Number: 1998.2462

Funnel

Wide-mouth funnel; cup-shaped w/ ringed handle on side and open, tapered base.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19393

Accession Number: 1998.2463

Funnel

Wide-mouth funnel; cup-shaped w/ ringed handle on side and open, tapered base.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19394

Accession Number: 1998.2464

Sieve

Small wire sieve; round steel ring w/ wire mesh sieve and steel square extension (arm) on side for resting on a pot; coiled steel stem and rounded wooden handle; steel ring at end for hanging.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19395

Accession Number: 1998.2465

Strainer

Aluminum strainer; bowl shaped w/ holes on bottom and extended handle; string tied through hole in handle for hanging.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 19396

Accession Number: 1998.2466

Wood brander

Cast iron brand w/ raised initials: "R.H.T." at one end of stem and looped handle at other end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19397

Accession Number: 1998.2467

Toaster

Wire toaster; 2 rectangular wire racks w/ coiled handles and connected by metal loops.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19398

Accession Number: 1998.2468

Toaster

Wire toaster; 2 rectangular wire racks w/ long arched handles and connected by metal loops.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19399

Accession Number: 1998.2469

Toaster

Wire toaster; 1 rectangular wire rack w/ long arched handle.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19400

Accession Number: 1998.2470

Cooking pot

White enamel cooking pot; round w/ 2 squared handles on side; white body w/ red banded top rim and red handles.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19401

Accession Number: 1998.1166AB

Braided Rug

Oval braided rug, light blue and grey, faded, with dark blue center.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19402

Accession Number: 1998.2471

Braided rug

Round braided rug, wool, Exterior border is 3 strips wide and navy and brown. Innermost circle is gray and light blue. Other colors include tan and red.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: braiding, hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19403

Accession Number: 1998.2472

Doorstop

Fabric covered brick, used as a doorstop. Fabric is cotton: beige, w/ red, tan and green floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 19404

Accession Number: 1998.2473

Windsor chair

Windsor chair painted black. Loop-backed crest rail and nine turned spindles. Saddle seat. Bamboo-turned legs and turned H-stretcher.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19405

Accession Number: 1998.1025

Seat cover

Round braided seat cover, wool. Braided in 2 separate color schemes: the exterior blue and black, and the interior blue and brown w/ multi-colored fabric w/ yellow and navy stripes woven between. Two black ties at back.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: Morren, Hildreth (Maker)

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19406

Accession Number: 1998.2478

Watercolor

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, of William Carr. Bust-length, depicting a young man in black jacket and white frilly shirt w/ high collar. In an oval celluloid frame, painted black, w/ gilt interior, molded center, and bead molded edge.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19407

Accession Number: 1998.2479

Watercolor Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, of Joseph Tucker. Half-length, depicting a young man in black jacket and white vest with high collar and black bow tie. In a rectangular wooden frame with gilt oval liner.

Date: 1840

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19408

Accession Number: 1998.2480

Watercolor Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory of Richard H. Tucker, I. Bust-length, depicting a middle-aged man in black jacket, beige vest and white shirt with vertical ribbing. All white high collars. In a rectangular wooden frame with gilt oval liner.

Date: 1833

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19409

Accession Number: 1998.2481

Watercolor

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory of Richard H. Tucker, Jr. Bust-length, depicting a young boy (teenage) in brown jacket, yellow vest and white shirt w/ high collars. Black neck tie. In a rectangular wooden frame w/ gilt oval liner and gilt foliate appliques at corners.

Date: 1832

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19410

Accession Number: 1998.2482

Electric Fireless Cooker

Fireless electric cooker; 2 burner range on top w/ 2 rack stove beneath and fireless cooker beneath that--see pamphlet accompanying range for further description and also copy in accession file.

Date: 1926

Maker: The William Campbell Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19411

Accession Number: 1998.4407

Yardstick

Wooden yard stick; painted tan; measurements in 36".

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: C. Smith Mfg. Co. (Maker) Soule Glass & Paint Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19412

Accession Number: 1998.4408

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