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2013.260.1991Tud Bunker's boat ramp sign
  • Object, Sign
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Wooden sign painted white with orange, stencilled letters: "SIX PERSON RAMP LIMIT. BIKES LEFT ON DOCK WILL BE SET IN OCEAN". This boat ramp sign was made and used by Tud Bunker.
Tud Bunker's boat ramp sign
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.260.1991   
Type:
  • Object, Sign
Subject:
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 22" L x 9" W x 3/4" H
Description:
Wooden sign painted white with orange, stencilled letters: "SIX PERSON RAMP LIMIT. BIKES LEFT ON DOCK WILL BE SET IN OCEAN". This boat ramp sign was made and used by Tud Bunker.
2013.256.1985Harpoon head from Victor White's old garage
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear. Harpoon head: wood handle with threaded metal collar and 5-pronged metal barbed harpoon head. Wood handle is a sawed-off tree limb; metal collar possibly an old pipe fitting; harpoon head is inserted into handle; collar turns freely. One tine missing its barb. From Victor White's old garage summer 2013.
Harpoon head from Victor White's old garage
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.256.1985   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Size:
  • 17" L x 9" W x 2" H
Description:
Fishing gear. Harpoon head: wood handle with threaded metal collar and 5-pronged metal barbed harpoon head. Wood handle is a sawed-off tree limb; metal collar possibly an old pipe fitting; harpoon head is inserted into handle; collar turns freely. One tine missing its barb. From Victor White's old garage summer 2013.
2013.241.1970Plier head tool to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire
  • Object, Pliers
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Plier head used to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire.
Plier head tool to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1970   
Type:
  • Object, Pliers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10.25" L x 2.75" W x .75" H
Description:
Tool. Plier head used to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire.
2013.241.1968Garden fork with metal tines and wood handle
  • Object, Agricultural, Rake
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Garden fork, metal tines and neck with wood handle inserted.
Garden fork with metal tines and wood handle
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1968   
Type:
  • Object, Agricultural, Rake
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 15" L x 3.25" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Tool. Garden fork, metal tines and neck with wood handle inserted.
2013.241.1967Hammer with wood handle and metal head
  • Object, Woodworking
Tool. Hammer, wood handle inserted into a metal head.
Hammer with wood handle and metal head
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1967   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking
Size:
  • 13" L x 4.5" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Tool. Hammer, wood handle inserted into a metal head.
2013.241.1966Large metal pliers with broad head
  • Object, Pliers
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Pliers, large, metal with broad head.
Large metal pliers with broad head
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1966   
Type:
  • Object, Pliers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10.5" L x .75" H x 2.25 W
Description:
Tool. Pliers, large, metal with broad head.
2013.241.1965Grey metal pot
  • Object, Cooking Vessels
  • Other, Culinary
Metal, gray, with metal handle. Rusted.
Grey metal pot
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1965   
Type:
  • Object, Cooking Vessels
Subject:
  • Other, Culinary
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 10" diameter x 6 1/2" H
Description:
Metal, gray, with metal handle. Rusted.
2013.241.1964Ice skates with heel and toe riveted to blade
  • Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate
  • Recreation
Shoes. Ice skates, pair, steel. Heel and toe riveted to blade. No midsection. Three-leaf clover cut-out at toe. Flat cotton band with buckle is riveted to toe; band with buckle is looped through slots in the metal heel. One heel has leather strap. Imprinted on toe: "No 52 9 1/2". On blade: "CAST (three-leaf clover imprint) (illegible next word) SKATES."
Ice skates with heel and toe riveted to blade
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1964   
Type:
  • Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate
Subject:
  • Recreation
Size:
  • 11" L x 3" W x 3.5" H
Description:
Shoes. Ice skates, pair, steel. Heel and toe riveted to blade. No midsection. Three-leaf clover cut-out at toe. Flat cotton band with buckle is riveted to toe; band with buckle is looped through slots in the metal heel. One heel has leather strap. Imprinted on toe: "No 52 9 1/2". On blade: "CAST (three-leaf clover imprint) (illegible next word) SKATES."
2013.241.1963Ice skates ca. 1890 with turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width
  • Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate
  • Recreation
Shoes. Ice skates, steel parts. Four-leaf flower cut-out at toe. Turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width. Marking on heel lever "B&B". On blade: "HARDENED". On midsole: "10" and "PATENTED FEB 12 1884, MAR 1 1887, AUG 12 1890."
Ice skates ca. 1890 with turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1963   
Type:
  • Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate
Subject:
  • Recreation
Size:
  • 11.25" L x 3" W x 2" H
Description:
Shoes. Ice skates, steel parts. Four-leaf flower cut-out at toe. Turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width. Marking on heel lever "B&B". On blade: "HARDENED". On midsole: "10" and "PATENTED FEB 12 1884, MAR 1 1887, AUG 12 1890."
2013.249.1962Ice skates with wood shoe bottom and metal blade
  • Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate
  • Recreation
Shoes. Ice skates, pair, wood shoe bottom with metal blade inserted lengthwise along bottom, curved up at toe and secured by a threaded screw at heel and toe. Leather strap at toe inserted through slot in the wood; rope inserted through two slots at heel. Pointed end of screw protrudes at heel and one toe. This pair of ice skates was found in the barn at Ruth "Robin" Freeman's house.
Ice skates with wood shoe bottom and metal blade
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.249.1962   
Type:
  • Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate
Subject:
  • Recreation
Size:
  • 10.5" L x 2.25" W x 1.75" H
Description:
Shoes. Ice skates, pair, wood shoe bottom with metal blade inserted lengthwise along bottom, curved up at toe and secured by a threaded screw at heel and toe. Leather strap at toe inserted through slot in the wood; rope inserted through two slots at heel. Pointed end of screw protrudes at heel and one toe. This pair of ice skates was found in the barn at Ruth "Robin" Freeman's house.
2013.241.1961Iron scythe with wood handle
  • Object, Agricultural, Scythe
  • Businesses, Farming
Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.
Iron scythe with wood handle
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1961   
Type:
  • Object, Agricultural, Scythe
Subject:
  • Businesses, Farming
Size:
  • 18" L x 8.5" W x 2.25" H
Description:
Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.
2013.249.1960Iron ladle for pouring lead, from Lou Ladd's workshop
  • Object, Metalworking, Foundry Ladle
  • Businesses, Blacksmith Business
Tool. Ladle, iron used for pouring lead. Probably from Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is now part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property (2013).
Iron ladle for pouring lead, from Lou Ladd's workshop
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.249.1960   
Type:
  • Object, Metalworking, Foundry Ladle
Subject:
  • Businesses, Blacksmith Business
Size:
  • 21" L x 5" W x 2.75" H
Description:
Tool. Ladle, iron used for pouring lead. Probably from Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is now part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property (2013).
2013.249.1959Soldering iron with copper head from Lou Ladd's workshop
  • Object, Metalworking
  • Businesses, Blacksmith Business
Tool. Soldering iron. Bullet-shaped copper head with a bit of solder on it; wood handle. From Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property now (2013).
Soldering iron with copper head from Lou Ladd's workshop
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.249.1959   
Type:
  • Object, Metalworking
Subject:
  • Businesses, Blacksmith Business
Size:
  • 13.5" L x 1" W x 1" H
Description:
Tool. Soldering iron. Bullet-shaped copper head with a bit of solder on it; wood handle. From Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property now (2013).
2013.249.1958Unusual iron, 3-pronged grappling hook
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
Tool. Grappling hook, iron, three pronged. Unusual size and design per donor.
Unusual iron, 3-pronged grappling hook
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.249.1958   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
Subject:
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
Size:
  • 18" L x 5.5" W x 6" H
Description:
Tool. Grappling hook, iron, three pronged. Unusual size and design per donor.
2013.239.1957Cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting
  • Object, Mechanical, Clamp
  • Other, Textiles
Tool. Seven cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting. Each clamp has a three-lobed key head on a threaded rod with floating foot. Four larger clamps (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H): No. 50, E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.. Three smaller black clamps (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H): E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.
Cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.239.1957   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Clamp
Subject:
  • Other, Textiles
Size:
  • (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H) and (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H)
Description:
Tool. Seven cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting. Each clamp has a three-lobed key head on a threaded rod with floating foot. Four larger clamps (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H): No. 50, E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.. Three smaller black clamps (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H): E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.
2013.241.1956Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear. Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER. Iron head, no handle.
Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1956   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Size:
  • 8.25" L x 1.25" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Fishing gear. Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER. Iron head, no handle.
2013.241.1955Maul tool with iron head and hand-fashioned wood handle
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Maul with flat and wedge ends. Handforged (?) iron head with hole in center with hand-fashioned wood handle inserted.
Maul tool with iron head and hand-fashioned wood handle
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1955   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 20" L x 7" W x 1.75" H
Description:
Tool. Maul with flat and wedge ends. Handforged (?) iron head with hole in center with hand-fashioned wood handle inserted.
2013.241.1954Rudder with curved blade, wood stem, and cross-piece
  • Object, Water Transporation, Rudder
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
Boat equipment. Rudder: wood with two metal brackets and two metal pegs, curved blade with wooden stem and cross-piece.
Rudder with curved blade, wood stem, and cross-piece
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1954   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Rudder
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 29" L x 12" W x 8.5" H
Description:
Boat equipment. Rudder: wood with two metal brackets and two metal pegs, curved blade with wooden stem and cross-piece.
2013.241.1953Trawl line on wood frame with lead sinker and large hook
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame with heavy lead sinker and large metal hook.
Trawl line on wood frame with lead sinker and large hook
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1953   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Size:
  • 12.75" L x 5.5" W x .75" H
Description:
Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame with heavy lead sinker and large metal hook.
2013.241.1952Trawl line with wood frame
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame. Wooden handle is nailed to frame (unusual).
Trawl line with wood frame
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1952   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Size:
  • 24.5" L x 11.5" W x 1.75" H
Description:
Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame. Wooden handle is nailed to frame (unusual).
2013.248.1951Popcorn popper with rectangular wire basket
  • Object, Cooking Vessels
Tool. Popcorn popper. Rectangular wire basket with lid that opens, wooden handle.
Popcorn popper with rectangular wire basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.248.1951   
Type:
  • Object, Cooking Vessels
Size:
  • 27" L x 5.5" W x 3" H
Description:
Tool. Popcorn popper. Rectangular wire basket with lid that opens, wooden handle.
2013.241.1950Iron cranberry or blueberry rake
  • Object, Agricultural, Rake
  • Businesses, Farming
Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.
Iron cranberry or blueberry rake
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1950   
Type:
  • Object, Agricultural, Rake
Subject:
  • Businesses, Farming
Size:
  • 8.5" L x 8" W x6.25" H
Description:
Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.
2012.13.1391Round metal fishing buoy
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear. Metal Fishing Buoy, round. It is stamped on one side PHILLIPS PATENT GUARANTEED LIGHTWEIGHT MODEL. and on the other, PATENT No 331163 NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT REWARDED. The patent number is from Great Britain.
Round metal fishing buoy
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.13.1391   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Description:
Fishing gear. Metal Fishing Buoy, round. It is stamped on one side PHILLIPS PATENT GUARANTEED LIGHTWEIGHT MODEL. and on the other, PATENT No 331163 NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT REWARDED. The patent number is from Great Britain.
1000.0.1342Tin oil can for sewing machine
  • Object, Needlework Machine, Sewing Machine
Tool, Tin Oil Can for Sewing Machine
Tin oil can for sewing machine
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1342   
Type:
  • Object, Needlework Machine, Sewing Machine
Description:
Tool, Tin Oil Can for Sewing Machine
1000.27.734Wallpaper uncovered during renovation of Ladies Aid
  • Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Wallpaper, uncovered behind old cabinets during renovation of Ladies Aid building, July 2000. Green and gold and tan textured pattern on paper. (See also 2000.79.568 (A) and (C) from the nearby Dowling/Meyers house; same pattern but with linen backing.)
Wallpaper uncovered during renovation of Ladies Aid
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.734   
Type:
  • Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Description:
Wallpaper, uncovered behind old cabinets during renovation of Ladies Aid building, July 2000. Green and gold and tan textured pattern on paper. (See also 2000.79.568 (A) and (C) from the nearby Dowling/Meyers house; same pattern but with linen backing.)