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2003.70.524Two Terry Shand records
  • Object, Phonograph Record
  • Other, Music
Records, audio, 78rpm, Decca, "Wabash Cannonball" by Terry Shand, and "The New River Train" by Terry Shand
Two Terry Shand records
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.70.524   
Type:
  • Object, Phonograph Record
Subject:
  • Other, Music
Materials:
  • Vinyl
Description:
Records, audio, 78rpm, Decca, "Wabash Cannonball" by Terry Shand, and "The New River Train" by Terry Shand
2003.70.522Two Herb Jeffries records
  • Object, Phonograph Record
  • Other, Music
Records, audio, 78rpm, Decca, "I Woke Up with a Teardrop in My Eye" by Herb Jeffries, and "All The World is New" by Herb Jeffries
Two Herb Jeffries records
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.70.522   
Type:
  • Object, Phonograph Record
Subject:
  • Other, Music
Materials:
  • Vinyl
Description:
Records, audio, 78rpm, Decca, "I Woke Up with a Teardrop in My Eye" by Herb Jeffries, and "All The World is New" by Herb Jeffries
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
2012.13.1392Branding iron 7327
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear, Metal Branding Iron to burn "7327" onto lobster floats or buoys, presumably.
Branding iron 7327
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.13.1392   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Description:
Fishing gear, Metal Branding Iron to burn "7327" onto lobster floats or buoys, presumably.
2013.214.1852Branding iron RH STANLEY
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Fishing gear, branding iron to burn "RH STANLEY" onto wooden lobster buoys
Branding iron RH STANLEY
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1852   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 31.5 L x 9" W, 1.25" H
Description:
Fishing gear, branding iron to burn "RH STANLEY" onto wooden lobster buoys
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???
1000.0.1261Picnic stove
  • Object, Cooking Device, Cookstove
  • Other, Culinary
Stove, portable metal cooking apparatus for picnics
Picnic stove
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1261   
Type:
  • Object, Cooking Device, Cookstove
Subject:
  • Other, Culinary
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Stove, portable metal cooking apparatus for picnics
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
1000.0.1312Slate blackboard
  • Object, Writing, Chalkboard
  • Organizations, School Institution
Blackboard, school, chalk slate,
Slate blackboard
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1312   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Chalkboard
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Materials:
  • Stone
Size:
  • 15.5 x 13.5
Description:
Blackboard, school, chalk slate,
1000.0.1313Slate blackboard
  • Object, Writing, Chalkboard
  • Organizations, School Institution
Blackboard, school, chalk slate, 9.25"x13.5"
Slate blackboard
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1313   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Chalkboard
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Materials:
  • Stone
Description:
Blackboard, school, chalk slate, 9.25"x13.5"
2013.260.1992Bow stem intended for Edgar Bunker's boat ca. 1950
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Vessels, Boat
Boatbuilding. Large, curved bow stem piece intended for Edgar Bunker's boat. Edgar died in Korean War and this bow stem piece never used.
Bow stem intended for Edgar Bunker's boat ca. 1950
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.260.1992   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat
Size:
  • 74" L x 4.5" W x 9.5" H
Description:
Boatbuilding. Large, curved bow stem piece intended for Edgar Bunker's boat. Edgar died in Korean War and this bow stem piece never used.
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.
1000.0.1306Metal colander
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Kitchen Strainer
  • Other, Culinary
Tool, kitchen, metal colander, strainer
Metal colander
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1306   
Type:
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Kitchen Strainer
Subject:
  • Other, Culinary
Description:
Tool, kitchen, metal colander, strainer
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
2013.262.1994Sailmakers thimble or net mender
  • Object, Thimble
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Boat tools. Sailmakers thimble (a.k.a. net mender per donor), leather and metal with star on thimble. Thumb slips through hole and metal thimble is used to push needle through dense material.
Sailmakers thimble or net mender
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.262.1994   
Type:
  • Object, Thimble
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Materials:
  • Leather
Size:
  • 5" L x 1.5" W x 2" H
Description:
Boat tools. Sailmakers thimble (a.k.a. net mender per donor), leather and metal with star on thimble. Thumb slips through hole and metal thimble is used to push needle through dense material.
2016.372.2136Circular wooden sieve
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Kitchen Strainer
  • Businesses, Farming
Kitchen/Farm. Circular wooden sieve with metal screen, iron handle, and side hooks for winnowing beans from the husks. Gaile Colby recalls her aunt "winnowing in the wind."
Circular wooden sieve
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.372.2136   
Type:
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Kitchen Strainer
Subject:
  • Businesses, Farming
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 14" diam x 4 1/2" H
Description:
Kitchen/Farm. Circular wooden sieve with metal screen, iron handle, and side hooks for winnowing beans from the husks. Gaile Colby recalls her aunt "winnowing in the wind."
2013.227.1881Clock, in wooden case with pendulum window
  • Object, Clock
  • Organizations, School Institution
Clock, in wooden case with pendulum window (pendulum missing), engraved brass plate "Made for Longfellow School Great Cranberry Isle with pleasure by Ralph Gould 1978", inside case is written "made by Ralph Gould 1976", the clock mechanism seems to be all brass, except for the pendulum attachment stub, with three chimes inside; the clock itself tries to run but ticks only for a short time, perhaps because of the missing pendulum; the glass face opens and has two key holes, probably to wind the clock and the chimes; the face has roman numerals. face: 12" diam, face frame 15.5" W (octagonal), cabinet: 16" L x 7.25" W x 3.75" D
Clock, in wooden case with pendulum window
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.227.1881   
Type:
  • Object, Clock
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Date:
  • 1978
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • face: 12" diam, face frame 15.5" W (octagal), cabinet: 16" L x 7.25" W x 3.75" D
Description:
Clock, in wooden case with pendulum window (pendulum missing), engraved brass plate "Made for Longfellow School Great Cranberry Isle with pleasure by Ralph Gould 1978", inside case is written "made by Ralph Gould 1976", the clock mechanism seems to be all brass, except for the pendulum attachment stub, with three chimes inside; the clock itself tries to run but ticks only for a short time, perhaps because of the missing pendulum; the glass face opens and has two key holes, probably to wind the clock and the chimes; the face has roman numerals. face: 12" diam, face frame 15.5" W (octagonal), cabinet: 16" L x 7.25" W x 3.75" D [show more]