What's Inside a New England Farmer's Home, 1776

CATALOGUE 

OF 

NEW ENGLAND 

FARMER'S HOME

 OF 1776

 YE OLDEN TIME

WELCOME TO ALL

"HANGING OF THE CRANE." by Longfellow

 "fortunate, happy day,
When a new household finds its place
Among the myriad homes of earth,
Like a new star just sprung to birth,
And rolled on its harmonious way
Into the boundless realms of space!
So said the guests in speech and song,
As in the chimney, burning bright,
We hang the Iron Crane to-night.
And merry was the feast and long."

KITCHEN

1. Fireplace and surroundings
2. Trammel and Crane
3. Toddy Stick and Spoon, 200 years old.
4. The first Candle-mold used in Maine, 165 years ago.
5. Candle Mold of later date.
6. Worked Linen Holder, 95 years old.
7. Old Crane Lamp, in which oil was used, and the lamp hung on the crane to allow the smoke to pass up the chimney.
8. Improved Oil Lamp.
9. Small Iron Lard Lamp.
10. Tin Lantern.
11. Steelyards.
12. Knife Basket, 95 years old.
13. Fish Basket of "ye olden time." 
14. Gun, Powder Horn, and Cartridge Bag, which did service during the Revolution in log cabins in Maine and Massachusetts.
15. Two Tinder Boxes, and Brimstone Sticks to catch the tinder after it is lighted.
16. Model of the first Cooking Stove made in Salem, Mass.
17. Bell-Metal Skillet, 75 years old.
18. Brass Blazers from Duxbury, Mass., used in the last century.
19. A Pair of Brass Footmen, which were placed on the hearth with hot coals under them.
20. Bellows, two pair; one 150 years old.
21. A Skimmer, known to be 175 years old.
22. Little Tea Kettle and small Iron Pot, about 200 years old.
23. Dutch Oven and Iron Andirons used in Maine.
24. Wooden Oven Shovel, used to take coals from the oven.
25. Pewter Dish and Strainer, to baste the meat.
26. Iron Toaster.
27. Fowl roasting on a string before the fire. Strings of dried apples, dried pumpkins, red peppers, herbs, and corn, crooked-neck squash hanging about the mantel-piece.
28. Bean Porridge Dish with three legs.
29. Two Ancient Pewter Platters. 
30. Chest of Drawers, 200 years old. 
31. Mortar, 200 years old.
32. Spice Mill.
33. Oil Lamp.
34. Work Stand, very ancient.
35. Work Stand Cover, embroidered at Mrs. Melchoir's School 150 years ago, Newport, Rhode Island.
36. Silhouette of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Minister in Maine 100 years ago.
37. Song of the Minute-Man, 1776.
38. Sampler. - "How blest the maid whom circling years improve, Her God the object of her warmest love, Whose useful hours successive as they glide, The book, the needle, and the pen divide.''
39. Cheese Curd Breaker.
40. Wool Spuming Wheel.
41. Flax Spinning Wheel, 200 years old, from Plymouth, Mass.
42. Deed of Land signed by the sons of William Peini, 1737.
43. Picture, Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620, with names.
44. Picture of Boston, 1768. 
45. Indentures of Land in North Carolina, signed by Edward Barrows, 1731.
46. Secretary with club feet, 100 years old.
47. Looking Glass (with string- of red peppers over it), brought from England 150 years ago.
48. Box, 100 years old.
49. Chinese Tea Caddy.
50. Two Pictures, " Emblems of Europe and America," very ancient.
51. Picture of George the Third.
52. Facsimile of the original copy of the " Star-Spangled Banner," by Key, 17.
53. Navarino Bonnet, 75 years old.
54. Two Straw Bonnets, " Tuscan and Dunstable Straw," 40 years old.
55. Quilting Frame and Quilt.
56. Cradle, came over in the May Flower. Peregrine White, first white child born in the Colonies, was rocked in it. It is known as the "Fuller Cradle," and is owned by Mrs. Mercy Cushiuan, Kingston, near Plymouth, Mass.
57. Dining Table, 145 years old.
58. Glass Case on table, containing the following articles : A Wooden Spoon which belonged to King Philip, of the Narragansett Indians. A Snuff-Box, taken from a Hessian officer at the Battle of Trenton. Pistol, inlaid with silver, taken from a British officer at Crown Point. A small iron-bound Pitcher, said to have come over in the May Flower, 1620. Two small bone figures of Washington and King Philip, made by a Revolutionary soldier while in a British prison ship in Boston harbor, 1774. Other small articles.
59. Indian Mortar, made from a log of wood and used for grinding coin; supposed to be nearly 300 years old.
60. Hetchell, for combing flax.
61. Chair Table, 150 years old, from New Hampshire.
62. Side Saddle, 175 years old, such as was used by the Pilgrims.
63. Corner Chair.
64. Clock, 400 years old.
65. Warming Pan.
66. Reel for yarn.
67. Plaid Cloak.  
68. Camet Cloak. 
69. Buckskin Breeches.
70. Rolling Towel, home-spun.
71. Old Settle, always found in old-fashioned kitchens, home-spun garments hung on the back.
72. Historic Quilt. The chintz represents the Goddess of Liberty crowning Washington, and presenting at the altar of Liberty medallions of her illustrious sons. The quilt is made with a ruffle at the bottom, three inches wide, and a place is cut out for the lower posts.
73. Ancient Snow Shoes, worn in Maine about 75 years ago.
74. Birch or Split Brooms, cut from one piece of wood, as used in 1776
75. Kitchen Cupboard, 150 years old, used at Cape Cod, Mass., and furnished with ancient crockery.
76. Lace Pillow, with lace and bobbins, just as left by Mrs. Dutch, of Ipswich, Mass., in 1720.
77. Reprint of a Funeral Elegy written in 1773, on the occasion of the upsetting of a sail boat in Salem harbor.
78. Very small Churn, used for goat's cream 200 years ago.
79. Almanacs, dating from 1748.
80. Book Shelf 

REVOLUTIONARY RELICS

1. Powder Horn.
2. Commission of Nathan Barrett from Greorge the Third.
3. Commission of Nathan Barrett from John Hancock.
4. Sword of Nathan Barrett, used at the Battle of Concord.
5. Cocked Hat of the Revolution.
6. Canteen.
7. Powder Horn used in 1765.
8. Powder Horn used in the Battle of Bunker Hill by a soldier.
9. Spurs of General Stark.
10. Pistol taken from an English officer in the Revolution.
11. Bill of Sale in 1632.
12. Flag of the Two Massachusetts Squadrons that went through the Revolutionary War.
13. Indian Bow, taken from the Chief " Little Bear," Concord, 1760.

DRESSER

The dresser is adorned with blue dishes. Lowestoft China, and ancient pewter platters and porringers.

1. A Silver Coffee Pot used by Lafayette in Boston.
2. A Brass Spoon Mold from Paul Revere's foundry.
3. Glass Salt Cellar, owned hy Mary Kendall, who came over in the May Flower.
4. An Ancient Wine Pitcher.
5. On the desk, a Coffee Urn. over 100 years old.
6. A Pewter Platter, made in London over 100 years ago.
7. On the wall, The First of Two Wooden Trenchers, about 200 years old.
8. On the wall, The Second of Two Wooden Trenchers, about 200 years old.
9. A Trencher which was part of a wedding outfit brought from England 150 years ago.
10. A Silver Tankard which has been in the family of one of the ladies of the "Log House" over 100 years.
11. Knife and Fork which formerly belonged to Sir Wm. Howe.

BEDROOM

1. Clock, 168 years old.
2. Chair, belonged to Governor Hancock, was 80 years in one family.
3. Parasol brought from England, 1776, has a club handle and top; the fashion was revived last year.
4. Calashe, 60 years old.
5. Pilgrim's Wall Pocket, brought from England in 1628.
6. Sampler, worked by Elizabeth Holmes 145 years ago. It has these lines: "This needle-work of mine can tell. That in my youth I learned well, And by my elders I was taught, Not to spend my time for naught."
7. Wall Pocket, made 150 years ago by Mrs. Goldwhaite, wife of the first Town Clerk of Boston. 
8. Buttons worn in 1776. 
9. Picture, Battle of Charlestown.
10. Medallion of Lafayette.
11. First pair of Shoes made in Lynn, Mass. (Slippers with pointed toes and no heels.)
12. China-Cupboard, old China Tea and Coffee pot and Tea Caddy. Glass Tumbler 125 years old.
13. Knife Case, belonged to Mrs. Fanueil, Boston, Mass. 
14. Oil Lamps. 
15. John Alden's Desk, brought over in the May Flower, 1(J20. Belongs to Dr. Samuel Alden, Bridgewater, Mass., who is in the seventh generation from John and Priscilla Alden. 
16. Porringer brought from Holland 160 years ago.
17. Lamp Mat worked in 177(5, by a lady 93 years old.
18. Swift, for winding yarn, 60 years old.
19. Reel, for winding a spool, about 100 years old.
20. Model of Bunker Hill Monument, made from the old Elm of Boston Common, by Charles Le Due.
21. Candlestick and Snuffers.
22. Hair Trunk, dated, in brass nails, 1708. There are drawers in the lower part, similar to those now made in new trunks.
23. Rocking Chair, ancient.
24. Foot-stove, 60 years ago was often carried to church, now owned by Mrs. James Boyce, Lynn, Mass.
25. Picture, " Spring," dated 1795.
26. Flax Spinning Wheel, 150 years old.
27. Bedstead, age not known.
28. Bed-Quilt, a wedding present to a daughter of Gov. Strong, Mass., 1775.
29. Linen Sheet, spun and woven by Mrs. Betheah Southwick, 200 years ago. Now owned by her granddaughter, Mrs. Boyce, of Lynn, Mass.
30. Folding Chair, made for Gov. Endicott, Colonial Governor of Massachusetts, 200 years ago, made in Danvers, Mass., and now owned by Mrs. Boyce, of Lynn, Mass.
31. Antique Chair, red seat.
32. Washstand, Bowl, and Pitcher, in the family of W. Southwick, 70 years ago.
33. Dressing Table, with club feet and brass handles, 100 years old.
34. Toilet Glass, with drawer, belonged 125 years ago to the Rev. Samuel Hopkins, Rhode Island. (The hero of Mrs. Stowe's novel, "The Minister's Wooing.")
35. Looking Glass, 150 years old.
36. High Back Chair, came from England in the second ship after the May Flower ; was owned by Barney Thompson.
37. Birch Powder Box and Puff, belonged to Mrs. Fanueil, of Boston, in 1792.
38. Powder Box.
39. Shell Pincushion.
40. Water-color Painting of a Cemetery, 150 years old.
41. Three Pictures of the Seasons, Summer, Autumn. Winter, dated 1795.
42. Corner Wall Basket.
43. Candlestick.
44. Two Pictures (ancient), " Emblems of Europe and Africa.
45. Picture, Battle of Bunker Hill.
46. Almanac of 1775, '76, and '77, by Benjamin Franklin.
47. Thread Case, 95 years old.
48. New England Primer, dated 1691.
49. Almanac of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 1775.
50. Two Corset Boards, worn 1775.
51. Two Wall Pockets.
52. Masonic Apron, over 100 years old, and Certificate of Membership of the " Forefathers' Rock Lodge, Plymouth, Mass., October," no date ; one of the earliest documents of the kind in this country.
53. Two Straw Bonnets and a Calash, 50 years old.
54. Coats, 100 years old.
55. Two Linen Handkerchiefs used in the wars, 1776, 1812, and 1861, owned by Miss Rebecca Wiswell, Boston, Mass.
56. Handkerchief waved by Miss Margaret Maitland, who stood with a group of girls upon an arch under which Washington passed, after the evacuation of the British from Boston, 1775.
57. The Waist of a Dress worn by the Countess of Rumford when presented at the French Court, 1775. She was Miss Sarah Thompson, of Concord, N. H.
58. Floor Mat.
59. Round Folding Table, with club feet, owned by Governor Bradford's family; known to be 150 years old.

LIST OF BOOKS

1. Lectures on the Catechism, 1689.
2. Synopsis of Papism, 1634.
3. The Gospel Way of Escaping the Doleful State of the Damned, 1729.
4. A Ladies' Love Lecture, composed from the choicest Books of Divinitic and Humanitie.
5. Letters writ by a Turkish Spy, 1770.
6. History of America from its Discovery to the Death of Washington.
7. The Valley of Lilies, by Thomas a Kempis.
8. "No Cross no Crown," by William Penn, 1747.
9. English Gentleman's Magazine, etc.
10. First Religious paper published in the United States.