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2013.214.1926Hitty doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", standard size, wood, clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with white background and lace edging, knit white bonnet, white pantaloons and slip, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Hitty doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1926   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Fabric
Size:
  • 6.5" H x 2.5" W x 1.25 " D
Description:
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", standard size, wood, clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with white background and lace edging, knit white bonnet, white pantaloons and slip, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2007.237.1371Hitty Greene doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Greene, wood, hand carved by David Greene, and donated by his widow, Gayle Greene; donation arranged by Virginia Heyerdahl, editor of the Friends of Hitty Newsletter; doll is outfitted in a floral patterned dress with a blue background and a white collar, made by Carolyn Roth (label), a white petticoat with "HITTY" stitched on the front bib, and white pantaloons; the undergarments were probably also made by Carolyn as the snap fasteners are the same as the dress; written on back of doll: "#91 / David R Greene / 2000". Displayed in a light-up plexiglass and wood case with pink and white floral wallpaper, and is furnished with bench, desk,and student's chair/desk also made by David Greene, and miscellaneous garden tools. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Doll Castle News 2003 with letter and article on Hitty Greene. Hitty was a character in Rachel Field's book.
Hitty Greene doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2007.237.1371   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 6.5" H x 2" W, 1.25" D; case: 16.5" W x 14" D x 9.5" H
Description:
Doll, Hitty Greene, wood, hand carved by David Greene, and donated by his widow, Gayle Greene; donation arranged by Virginia Heyerdahl, editor of the Friends of Hitty Newsletter; doll is outfitted in a floral patterned dress with a blue background and a white collar, made by Carolyn Roth (label), a white petticoat with "HITTY" stitched on the front bib, and white pantaloons; the undergarments were probably also made by Carolyn as the snap fasteners are the same as the dress; written on back of doll: "#91 / David R Greene / 2000". Displayed in a light-up plexiglass and wood case with pink and white floral wallpaper, and is furnished with bench, desk,and student's chair/desk also made by David Greene, and miscellaneous garden tools. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Doll Castle News 2003 with letter and article on Hitty Greene. Hitty was a character in Rachel Field's book. [show more]
2006.184.1336Hitty Rachel doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Rachel carved and hand painted by Robert Raikes; Suanne Glidden suppied the doll, plus her dress, plastic case "apartment", and accessories; Ryan Jones supplied the petticoat; Julie DeGroat supplied the hat. Donated by Suanne Glidden in 2006. (See GCHIS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Hitty Rachel doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2006.184.1336   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • Hitty: 6.5" H; case: 11" L x 8" H x 7.5" W
Description:
Doll, Hitty Rachel carved and hand painted by Robert Raikes; Suanne Glidden suppied the doll, plus her dress, plastic case "apartment", and accessories; Ryan Jones supplied the petticoat; Julie DeGroat supplied the hat. Donated by Suanne Glidden in 2006. (See GCHIS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
1000.0.1251Double pulley
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, double pulley, wood body, metal wheels and hook, 5.25", oval
Double pulley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1251   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Tool, double pulley, wood body, metal wheels and hook, 5.25", oval
1000.0.1303Wrench
  • Object, Metalworking, Wrench
  • Object, Other Object
Artifact, wrench for opening boat hatches
Wrench
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1303   
Type:
  • Object, Metalworking, Wrench
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Artifact, wrench for opening boat hatches
1000.0.1300Pulley with hook
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Pulley, wood with metal hook
Pulley with hook
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1300   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Vinyl
Description:
Pulley, wood with metal hook
1000.0.1292Brass oar lock
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Object, Other Object
Boat hardware, brass oar lock
Brass oar lock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1292   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Boat hardware, brass oar lock
1000.0.1307Wire metal basket
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Basket, wire metal basket
Wire metal basket
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1307   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Basket, wire metal basket
1000.0.1249Small metal kerosene heater
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
Small metal kerosene heater
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1249   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
1000.116.1116Worm tool: large iron corkscrew
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
Worm tool: large iron corkscrew
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1116   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 9.25" L x 3" W
Description:
Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
1000.0.1118Antique padlock
  • Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock
  • Object, Other Object
Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
Antique padlock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1118   
Type:
  • Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 2.5" W x 4" L x 0.75 H
Description:
Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
2013.241.1969Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head
  • Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1969   
Type:
  • Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 12" L x 2" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
2014.285.2033Pencil sharpener ca. 1890
  • Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com)
Pencil sharpener ca. 1890
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.285.2033   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10" L x 2" W x 3" H
Description:
Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com) [show more]
1000.0.1132Wood mallet
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding
Wood mallet
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1132   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10.5" L x 6.5" W x 3.25" H
Description:
Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding
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
1000.0.1304Carved walking stick
  • Object, Walking Stick
  • Object, Art
  • People
Artifact, carved walking stick made by Sam Chapman
Carved walking stick
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1304   
Type:
  • Object, Walking Stick
Subject:
  • Object, Art
  • People
Creator:
  • Sam Chapman
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Artifact, carved walking stick made by Sam Chapman
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.