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Catalogue # Title Type Subject Description
1000.116.1130Tommy Sticker: brass candle holder with metal spikes
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, "Tommy Sticker", a brass candle holder with metal spikes on the bottom and side, to be forced into a wooden wall, beam, etc. to provide light while leaving hands free
Tommy Sticker: brass candle holder with metal spikes
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1130   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 4.5" L x 3.25 W
Description:
Tool, "Tommy Sticker", a brass candle holder with metal spikes on the bottom and side, to be forced into a wooden wall, beam, etc. to provide light while leaving hands free
1000.0.1119Folding ruler made of wood and brass
  • Object, Ruler
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wood and brass folding ruler; makers mark: STANLEY No 54
Folding ruler made of wood and brass
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1119   
Type:
  • Object, Ruler
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 24" L x 0.5" W x 1" H (folded)
Description:
Tool, wood and brass folding ruler; makers mark: STANLEY No 54
1000.0.1285Large metal peavey or cant hook
  • Object, Forestry, Logging Hook
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, large metal C-shaped hook, probably from a peavey or cant hook, for rolling and moving logs
Large metal peavey or cant hook
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1285   
Type:
  • Object, Forestry, Logging Hook
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, large metal C-shaped hook, probably from a peavey or cant hook, for rolling and moving logs
1000.0.1134Compass with pencil
  • Object, Drafting Instrument, Drafting Compass
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, compass, with pencil, used to draw arcs and perhaps measure distances on maps; makers mark: S. COPELAND, PAT. MA???
Compass with pencil
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1134   
Type:
  • Object, Drafting Instrument, Drafting Compass
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 7" L x 2.25" W
Description:
Tool, compass, with pencil, used to draw arcs and perhaps measure distances on maps; makers mark: S. COPELAND, PAT. MA???
1000.0.1258Iron pot with fire starter
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Pot, kerosene pot with fire starter
Iron pot with fire starter
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1258   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Pot, kerosene pot with fire starter
1000.0.1257Sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas
  • Object, Thimble
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, leather sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas.
Sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1257   
Type:
  • Object, Thimble
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, leather sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas.
2013.214.1916Large pulley with metal hook
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, large pulley with metal hook
Large pulley with metal hook
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1916   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 13" L x 4.25" W x 3" D
Description:
Tool, large pulley with metal hook
2014.302.2058Table
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
  • Object, Other Object
Table. Wicker, circular, beige; and table cloth: white with sunflower border.
Table
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.302.2058   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 24" H x 24" diameter
Description:
Table. Wicker, circular, beige; and table cloth: white with sunflower border.
2013.228.1370Sitz Bath that belonged to Moorfield Storey
  • Object, Plumbing Fixture, Bathtub, Sitz Bath
  • Object, Other Object
Furniture. Sitz Bath 27" diameter; belonged to Moorfield Storey
Sitz Bath that belonged to Moorfield Storey
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.228.1370   
Type:
  • Object, Plumbing Fixture, Bathtub, Sitz Bath
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 27" diam, 22" H
Description:
Furniture. Sitz Bath 27" diameter; belonged to Moorfield Storey
2013.214.1905Wooden wedge with handle, perhaps a basket splint gauge
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, one-piece wooden wedge shape with handle, similar to a spatula or paddle, worn but not stained. Perhaps a basket splint gauge.
Wooden wedge with handle, perhaps a basket splint gauge
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1905   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 8.75" L x 2.25" W x 1" H
Description:
Tool, one-piece wooden wedge shape with handle, similar to a spatula or paddle, worn but not stained. Perhaps a basket splint gauge.
2013.214.1868Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Unknown object of unknown purpose, U-shaped wooden base; on top it has a wooden "handle" (perhaps) and a nail, and between those it is partially covered with leather rudely but securely tacked on; the leather has cut marks across it, and deep cuts along both sides
Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1868   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 13.25 L x 3" W x 2" H (base); 4" H including "handle"
Description:
Unknown object of unknown purpose, U-shaped wooden base; on top it has a wooden "handle" (perhaps) and a nail, and between those it is partially covered with leather rudely but securely tacked on; the leather has cut marks across it, and deep cuts along both sides
1000.0.1286Boatbuilding tool or garden weeder (unknown)
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, boatbuilding tool or weeder for a garden?
Boatbuilding tool or garden weeder (unknown)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1286   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, boatbuilding tool or weeder for a garden?
1000.0.1298Wooden tool with eyelet (unknown)
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wooden tool with eyelet (unknown name)
Wooden tool with eyelet (unknown)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1298   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, wooden tool with eyelet (unknown name)
1000.0.1288Y-shaped tool with points on all three ends (unknown)
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, Y-shaped with points on all three ends (unknown name)
Y-shaped tool with points on all three ends (unknown)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1288   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, Y-shaped with points on all three ends (unknown name)
1000.0.1290Wood tamper or sewing needle (unknown)
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wooden tamper (if held on thin end) or sewing needle (if held on thick end)
Wood tamper or sewing needle (unknown)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1290   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, wooden tamper (if held on thin end) or sewing needle (if held on thick end)
1000.0.1343Metal jug
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug
  • Object, Other Object
Metal jug, sides and bottom wrapped in wood, with cork, on metal bottom BOSTON CAN CO
Metal jug
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1343   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Metal jug, sides and bottom wrapped in wood, with cork, on metal bottom BOSTON CAN CO
1000.0.1345Glass jug
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug
  • Object, Other Object
Large glass jug with a screw-on metal top containing a spring-activated valve to release the contents, which was probably kerosene
Glass jug
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1345   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Glass
Description:
Large glass jug with a screw-on metal top containing a spring-activated valve to release the contents, which was probably kerosene
1000.0.1223Lantern
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
  • Object, Other Object
Lantern
Lantern
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1223   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Lantern
1000.116.1123Part of a balance weighing scale
  • Object, Scale
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Object, Other Object
Scale, the arms part of a balance weighing scale. Item was dug up close to Mickey Macfarlan's shed (the old Post Office in Preble's time) ca. 1970
Part of a balance weighing scale
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1123   
Type:
  • Object, Scale
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 11.5" W x 4" H
Description:
Scale, the arms part of a balance weighing scale. Item was dug up close to Mickey Macfarlan's shed (the old Post Office in Preble's time) ca. 1970
1000.0.1297Vintage 2 hook metal balance scale
  • Object, Scale
  • Object, Other Object
Scale, balance scale with 3 hooks for: 1) hanging it, 2) hanging the unknown weight object,and 3) hanging known weight counter balance weights
Vintage 2 hook metal balance scale
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1297   
Type:
  • Object, Scale
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Scale, balance scale with 3 hooks for: 1) hanging it, 2) hanging the unknown weight object,and 3) hanging known weight counter balance weights
1000.0.1270Weight scale
  • Object, Scale
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, weight scale, 26 lb., (Sargent & Co.)
Weight scale
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1270   
Type:
  • Object, Scale
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, weight scale, 26 lb., (Sargent & Co.)
1000.0.1262Vintage metal canteen with lid
  • Object, Containers, Vessel
  • Object, Other Object
Canteen., metal (Donated 1955, unknown donor)
Vintage metal canteen with lid
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1262   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Vessel
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Canteen., metal (Donated 1955, unknown donor)
2013.214.1845Box
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Box, large wooden packing box with rope handles on the ends, one long side has a broken off piece; box is nailed together with no lid; marked "GLOVE" BRAND RUBBERS (picture of a left hand)
Box
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1845   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 32" L x 14.5" H x 19" H
Description:
Box, large wooden packing box with rope handles on the ends, one long side has a broken off piece; box is nailed together with no lid; marked "GLOVE" BRAND RUBBERS (picture of a left hand)
1000.0.1272Tobacco box
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Box, metal tobacco box
Tobacco box
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1272   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Box, metal tobacco box
1000.0.1284Shotgun shell tamper
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, shotgun shell tamper (?)
Shotgun shell tamper
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1284   
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, shotgun shell tamper (?)