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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
1000.116.1116Worm 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
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
1000.0.1128Knife with wood handle and broken blade
  • Object, Knife
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, knife with wooden handle and broken off blade, handle is wrapped in braided twine for a better grip
Knife with wood handle and broken blade
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1128   
Type:
  • Object, Knife
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • overall 7" L x 1.5" W; broken blade 2" L
Description:
Tool, knife with wooden handle and broken off blade, handle is wrapped in braided twine for a better grip
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
1000.0.1132Wood 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
1000.0.1134Compass 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???
1000.0.1223Lantern
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
  • Object, Other Object
Lantern
Lantern
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1223   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Lantern
1000.0.1230Wooden chest without lid
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Wooden chest without lid
Wooden chest without lid
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1230   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Wooden chest without lid
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
1000.0.1251Double 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
1000.0.1257Sailmaker'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.
1000.0.1258Iron 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
1000.0.1262Vintage 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)
1000.0.1267Wooden tool box
  • Object, Woodworking
  • Object, Other Object
Box, homemade wooden gadget box filled with assorted fasteners (nails, bolts, etc.)
Wooden tool box
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1267   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Box, homemade wooden gadget box filled with assorted fasteners (nails, bolts, etc.)
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.)
1000.0.1272Tobacco 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
1000.0.1281Shotgun shell maker
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, shotgun shell maker (?)
Shotgun shell maker
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1281   
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, shotgun shell maker (?)
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 (?)
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
1000.0.1286Boatbuilding 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?
1000.0.1288Y-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)
1000.0.1292Brass 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