Historic New England

Electric Floor Lamp

Cylindrical shaft, flat circular base, flaring "dish" shade.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Kandem (Manufacturer) Possibly Brandt, Marianne (Designer)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56426

Accession Number: 1984.107

Coral

Large, white-beige, many-branched

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 56427

Accession Number: 1984.62

Salt and Pepper Set

Salt & pepper

Date: 1967-1970

Maker: Tukilik (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56428

Accession Number: 1984.103

Saltshaker

Rectangular box holds salt, open aluminum case accepts box

Date: 1967-1970

Maker: Tukilik (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56429

Accession Number: 1984.103.1

Pepper Shaker

Cube holds pepper; open, black, aluminum case accepts shaker

Date: 1967-1970

Maker: Tukilik (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56430

Accession Number: 1984.103.2

Abstract Painting

Abstract painting of geometric shapes in grays, blue, black, and white. Fabric, paper, and wood with divided compartments.

Date: 1963

Maker: McMillen, Louis A. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56431

Accession Number: 1984.105

"G7a"

Painting of abstract bars in beige, rose, pink, gray, and pale yellow on a black ground. Oil paint on plastic. White painted wood frame with plain profile.

Date: 1925

Maker: Moholy-Nagy, Laszlo, d. 1945 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56432

Accession Number: 1984.106

Ceiling Fixture

Flat circular plate, refracting lens in central opening

Date: 1937

Maker: Kliegl Brothers (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 56433

Accession Number: 1984.525

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56434

Accession Number: 1984.490.1

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56435

Accession Number: 1984.490.2

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56436

Accession Number: 1984.490.3

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56437

Accession Number: 1984.490.4

Tray

Black; square, straight-sided, round-edged, flat-bottomed

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 56441

Accession Number: 1984.531

Vase

Clear, spherical with rolled lip

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56442

Accession Number: 1984.606

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; in conforming welded frame; affixed to wall above sink

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 56443

Accession Number: 1984.128

Wall Fixture

Light bulbs screw into a short collar in the center of a wall mounted disc

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56444

Accession Number: 1984.520.1

Wall Fixture

Wall-mounted disk, short collar accepts bulb

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56445

Accession Number: 1984.520.2

Shelf

Rectangular box bolted into wall recess; rectangular black glass shelf

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56446

Accession Number: 1984.521

Towel Rack

Cylindrical colorlss rod in 2 chrome plated brackets with rectangular backplts

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, glass (material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56447

Accession Number: 1984.522

Shelf

Steel brackets fixed to wall supports flat glass

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, glass (material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56448

Accession Number: 1984.523

Toilet Paper Holder

2 chromed steel brackets with rectangular backplt; plastc. collpsbl. cylindrical

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, plastic (organic material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56449

Accession Number: 1984.524

Bootjack

Rectangular with rounded edges, 1 end tapers; cutout for boot opp. end

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 56450

Accession Number: 1984.121

Nutpick

Rectangular handle.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 56451

Accession Number: 1971.306

Pick

Metal pick with a bone handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, bone (material)

GUSN: 56452

Accession Number: 1971.307

Nutpick

One of a set of three. Silver nutpick with an upturned oval handle. Floral design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56453

Accession Number: 1971.305.1

Nutpick

Silver nutpick with an upturned spatulate handle. Foliate and cherub design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56454

Accession Number: 1971.304.1

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Leif Ericson and an overall foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56455

Accession Number: 1971.313.1

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Leif Ericson and an overall foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56456

Accession Number: 1971.313.2

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon from Pinebluff, North Carolina.

Maker: Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Company (Greenfield, Mass.)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56457

Accession Number: 1971.314

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. Pressed design depicts Boston landmarks.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56458

Accession Number: 1971.312

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. The handle depicts President Taft and Helen Herron. Scroll and twist shaft. Pointed oval bowl that portrays a child.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56459

Accession Number: 1971.316

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a circular bowl.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Lowell & Senter (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56460

Accession Number: 1971.297

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Upturned fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a round bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56461

Accession Number: 1971.298

Monument

Obelisk with square pedestal; brown, black; latin & hieroglyphics

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56637

Accession Number: 1942.4375

Candlestick

Circular foot; baluster shaft with flat ring; small socket & bobeche

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 56638

Accession Number: 1942.4382

Rug

Rectangular brick pattern; purple, green, rose, red, gold; black outline.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56639

Accession Number: 1942.4393

Rug

Repeating diamonds with center dots; multi-colored; rectangular format.

Date: 1899-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56640

Accession Number: 1942.4394

Sham

Rectangular pillow sham with ruffled edges. Multi-colored stripes with grapes and leaves.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 56641

Accession Number: 1942.4396.2

Bedspread

Flounced bedspread. Multi-color stripes with grapes and leaves; piped, lined.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 56642

Accession Number: 1942.4396.1

Picture

Spray of red, blue, yellow flowers with green leaves; black ground

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56643

Accession Number: 1942.4399

Mirror Knob

Turquoise; circular; floral motif

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 56644

Accession Number: 1942.4400

Portrait of a Woman

Full-length profile profile portrait of a standing woman in a tan dress, with basket on arm and book in hand. Patterened floor cover. Potted plant, and bird. Reverse of 1942.4402.2.

Date: 1832-1840

Maker: Davis, Joseph H. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 56645

Accession Number: 1942.4402.1

Portrait of a Woman

Full-length profile profile portrait of a standing woman in a tan dress, with basket on arm and book in hand. Patterened floor cover. Potted plant, and bird. Reverse of 1942.4402.1.

Date: 1832-1840

Maker: Davis, Joseph H. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 56646

Accession Number: 1942.4402.2

Silhouette

Male subject, positive cut, bust-length silhouette; tri-cornered hat

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56647

Accession Number: 1942.4405

Portrait of George Gordon Byron (Lord Byron) (1788-1824)

Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait of Lord Byron; uncolored

Date: 1819

Maker: Gauci, M. (Engraver) Moser, F. (Printer) P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56648

Accession Number: 1942.4410

Silhouette

Male, bust-length silhouette, positive cut. ; ponytail, ruffled stock

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56649

Accession Number: 1942.4412.1

Silhouette

Female, bust-length silhouette, positive cut ; elderly, bonnet, heavy set

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56650

Accession Number: 1942.4412.2

Shelf clock. Marble pedestal base with convex circular eglomise panel over watercolor drawing insert of iron bridge over water; surmounted by mahogany framed clock with enamel face, engraved on back "Wm More/Boston/Feb 15th/1806." Watercolor drawing titled "COALBROOKDALE IRON BRIDGE."

Date: 1806

Maker: Possibly More, William (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 56651

Accession Number: 1942.4413