Historic New England

Cupboard

Flat top on case with twenty-four drawers each with single turned pull in upper half; lower half has single side-hinged door with single turned pull opening to two shelves. Lower shelf extends beyond cupboard door. Held by shaped side boards; boot jack base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8526

Accession Number: 1991.739

Fish Weathervane

Fish weathervane carved from one piece of wood. Eyes and gills are incised. Three metal fins above and below. The body is painted white. The head, fin and tails are black. The eye, gill, and mouth are painted red.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Parker, Alonzo (Carver)

Material: metal, carving (processes), pine (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 8527

Accession Number: 1991.740

Jack O'lantern Lantern

Pumpkin-shaped with small wooden handle. In two halves with eyes, nose and mouth stamped out. Tin candle holder inside attached to heavy metal wire. Traces of old orange paint.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 8528

Accession Number: 1991.741

Parasol in Case

Parasol: Green silk handsewn onto balene ribs. Handle: cherry, handcarved; decorative turnings and inlaid with two rings of ivory. Wire mechanism connects ribs to handle. Lower half of handle detachable with octagonal section ending in finial-type decoration. Case: All contained in linen case. Han...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: baleen, cherry (wood), hand sewing, inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 8529

Accession Number: 1991.742

Sleigh bells

String of ten bells on leather strap. Wide handsewn strap; traditional buckle and keeper. Bells attached through slots; fastened by smaller leather piece strung through bell handles. Seven bells incised with decoration (see sketch on worksheet). Three plain bells. Nine bells have small lead ball in...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), incising, leather

GUSN: 8530

Accession Number: 1991.743

Basket

Deep woven splint basket with carved, bent wooden handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), splints (lighting devices), weaving

GUSN: 8531

Accession Number: 1991.744

Basket

Round and flat-rimmed. Splint woven basket with carved wooden handle and attaching loop.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), splints (lighting devices), weaving

GUSN: 8532

Accession Number: 1991.745

"J. Bartlett" Tavern Sign

Tavern sign: oval with raised edge; two twisted iron hangers at top. White background with black scroll at top. Below is a red-feathered eagle outlined in yellow with arrows and laurel sprigs in talons; a ribbon held in its beak. At bottom, a black band reading "J. Bartlett." From the Old Bartlett I...

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8533

Accession Number: 1991.746

Toy Redware Bowl

Semi-bulbous shape. Wide mouth with no cover; no handles. Rouletted band near top. Covered overall with orange/brick-red glaze except on slightly raised foot.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8534

Accession Number: 1991.749

Toy pitcher

Baluster shape with tall neck and long strap handle. Readware; covered overall with deep orange speckled glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8535

Accession Number: 1991.750

Miniature Urn

Miniature earthenware urn; Classical-style baluster form with two scroll handles; shoulder, neck, collar and handles covered with dark brown glaze, the bottom half and interior unglazed light-colored clay.

Date: ca. 1880-1885

Maker: Clark, John (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lead glaze, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8536

Accession Number: 1992.751

Toy Bowl

Rectangular shape with deep well and notched rim. Covered with orange glaze and three wavy lines in light-colored slip. Unglazed back.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), redware, slip (clay), lead glaze

GUSN: 8537

Accession Number: 1991.752

Miniature Pudding Mold

Deep oval shape on shallow foot. Reeded sides and impressed bunch of grapes motif. Covered overall with deep orange/red glaze and dark brown splotches.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, glazing (coating), impressing, molding (forming), redware

GUSN: 8538

Accession Number: 1991.753

Toy Porringer

Handled cup or porringer with rounded sides and outflared lip. Strap-like handle; on small foot. Covered with orange/brick-red glaze and dark brown splotching in ring around body, on rim and handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8539

Accession Number: 1991.754

Toy dish

Round with notched rim. Face covered with orange/brick-red glaze. Two wavy lines of light-colored slip; black. Unglazed back.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, glazing (coating), molding (forming), redware, slip (clay)

GUSN: 8540

Accession Number: 1991.755

Toy Jug

Bulbous shape with reeded neck and neck-to-body handle. Covered with yellow glaze and brown splotches.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8541

Accession Number: 1991.756

Oil lantern

Rectangular with two glass sides; one glass door. Tin box with heavy back. Front side hinged for door with tiny wire fastener. Contains small half-circle shelf and tiny oil lite of same shape; circular handle, string wick, moveable cover over oil resevoir. Fastened to wall with decorative bolt. Top ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8542

Accession Number: 1991.757

Tavern Sign

Board mounted within frame; ball finials top and bottom. Grain-painted; mustard-yellow. Top is shaped in half-moon; bottom has broken arch. Both sides are alike.

Date: 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 8543

Accession Number: 1991.759

Nesting Basket

One of five nesting baskets with eliptical shape and loop handle.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 8544

Accession Number: 1991.762.2

Nesting Basket

One of five nesting baskets with eliptical shape and loop handle.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 8545

Accession Number: 1991.762.3

Nesting Basket

One of five nesting baskets with eliptical shape and loop handle.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 8546

Accession Number: 1991.762.4

Nesting Basket

One of five nesting baskets with eliptical shape and loop handle.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 8547

Accession Number: 1991.762.5

Spice Can

Small covered can, probably originally copper colored and repainted black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8548

Accession Number: 1991.770.2

Spice Can

Small covered can, probably originally copper colored and repainted black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8549

Accession Number: 1991.770.3

Spice Can

Small covered can, probably originally copper colored and repainted black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8550

Accession Number: 1991.770.4

Spice Can

Small covered can, probably originally copper colored and repainted black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8551

Accession Number: 1991.770.5

Spice Can

Small covered can, probably originally copper colored and repainted black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8552

Accession Number: 1991.770.6

Scoop

Carved horn scoop with decorative (shaped) handle and reindeer motif in bowl.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), incising

GUSN: 8303

Accession Number: 1992.649

Spoon

Short handled, large horn spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 8304

Accession Number: 1992.650

Spoon

Long-handled, pear-shaped spoon with turned, raised decoration on handle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8305

Accession Number: 1992.651

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin carved with hexagonal end.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8306

Accession Number: 1992.652.1

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin carved with hexagonal end.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8307

Accession Number: 1992.652.2

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin carved with hexagonal end.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8308

Accession Number: 1992.652.4

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin carved with hexagonal end.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8309

Accession Number: 1992.652.5

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin cut with square end.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8310

Accession Number: 1992.652.3

Clothespin

Unfinished wooden clothespin cut from round wood.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8311

Accession Number: 1992.653.1

Clothespin

Unfinished wooden clothespin cut from round wood.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8312

Accession Number: 1992.653.2

Clothespin

Unfinished wooden clothespin cut from round wood.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8313

Accession Number: 1992.653.3

Clothespin

Unfinished wooden clothespin cut from round wood.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8314

Accession Number: 1992.653.4

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin with turned top.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8315

Accession Number: 1992.654.1

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin with turned top.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8316

Accession Number: 1992.654.2

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8317

Accession Number: 1992.655

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8318

Accession Number: 1992.656

Clothespin

Large wooden clothespin.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8319

Accession Number: 1992.657

Clothespin

Rectangular clothespin with hole for hanging or stringing.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8320

Accession Number: 1992.658

Clothespin

Large wooden clothespin with shaped top and decorative incised lines.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8321

Accession Number: 1992.659

Clothespin

Wooden clothespin with two reinforcing tacks.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8322

Accession Number: 1992.660

Spoon

Roughly carved wood spoon.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8323

Accession Number: 1992.662

Bread knife

Large knife-shaped wooden utensil with hole for hanging.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8324

Accession Number: 1992.663

Clothespin

Slender, white bone clothespin with decorative line turned near top.

Date: 1800 -1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 8325

Accession Number: 1992.661

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