Historic New England

Electric Lamp

Electric lamp, flat backplate with two horizontal rods and two black cylindrical wood cuffs. Half round shade. Attached to double desk in study [1984.135.1]

Date: 1925

Maker: Brandt, Marianne (Designer) Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56184

Accession Number: 1984.136.1

Electric Lamp

Electric lamp, flat backplate with two horizontal rods and two black cylindrical wood cuffs. Half round shade. Attached to double desk in study [1984.135.1]

Date: 1925

Maker: Brandt, Marianne (Designer) Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56185

Accession Number: 1984.136.2

Rolling Chair

Chair with swivel seat, stainless steel base, molded plastic back. Four casters.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Saarinen, Eero, 1910-1961 (Designer) Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material), nylon, foam (material form)

GUSN: 56186

Accession Number: 1984.150

Letter Rack

5 sided cube, sides form feet, 6 sloping shelves

Date: 1925-1937

Maker: Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56187

Accession Number: 1984.167

Chair

Chair with arched shaped back, rounded seat; Black and white upholstery; Splayed tubular legs with chrome disk feet.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Saarinen, Eero, 1910-1961 (Designer) Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: pine (wood), nylon, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56188

Accession Number: 1984.226.1

Broom

Hand-held, plaited palm leaves, leather thong

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56189

Accession Number: 1984.673

Sculpture

Bent rods supporting free swinging cube; central oval with sunburst. Skull at center.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), wire

GUSN: 56190

Accession Number: 1984.282

Box

Chinese characters in lid, base

Date: 1800-1984

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), ink

GUSN: 56191

Accession Number: 1984.644

Light Meter

"Leica-meter-2"; 2 in leather cases in original box

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: Leitz, E. (Maker)

GUSN: 56192

Accession Number: 1984.643

Cigar Box

Hinged lid; stamped

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56193

Accession Number: 1984.642.1

Pencil Compass

Adjustable needle & lead points, knurled knob

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Ecobra (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56194

Accession Number: 1984.641

Badge

Boxed badge & "AIA" lapel pin

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56195

Accession Number: 1984.143

Box

Red & gold fabric-covered, with removable lid

Date: 1981

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 56196

Accession Number: 1984.155B

Typewriter Cleaner

Flat case with tools

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Olivetti (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 56197

Accession Number: 1984.640.1

Typewriter Brush

Wooden handled brush with plastic bristles

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Olivetti (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56198

Accession Number: 1984.640.2

Ruler

Small, green

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Olivetti (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56199

Accession Number: 1984.640.3

Picture Frame

White museum clip

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56200

Accession Number: 1984.639.1

Escutcheon

Circular, heavy disc lock plate

Date: 1925

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer)

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 56201

Accession Number: 1984.638.1

Key Case

Tan folding case, 4 hooks for keys

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 56202

Accession Number: 1984.637

Picture Frame

Museum clip with white card

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56203

Accession Number: 1984.636

Lens

Bifocals in paper envelope

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56204

Accession Number: 1984.632A

Lens

Bifocals in paper envelope

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56205

Accession Number: 1984.632B

Paperweight

Blue blossom in clear sphere

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56206

Accession Number: 1984.633

Key Case

Embossed, 4 key hooks

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather

GUSN: 56207

Accession Number: 1984.634

Eyeglass Case

Maroon, gold embossed name & address

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 56208

Accession Number: 1984.635

Slide Viewer

Boxed cube, glass lens & eyepiece

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), leather, plastic (organic material), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 56209

Accession Number: 1984.201

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with a rounded handle, twist shaft, and oval bowl. Foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 56466

Accession Number: 1971.301

Berry Spoon

Silver berry spoon. Oval upturned handle with a foliate design. Shell shaped bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Tyler, D. M., 1810 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56467

Accession Number: 1971.293

Lemonade Spoon

Silver lemonade spoon. Twist handle with a pierced fluted bowl.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56468

Accession Number: 1971.292

Serving Fork

Silver serving fork with an oval handle and five tines. Floral and foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56469

Accession Number: 1971.291

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with twisted arms. Two different bowls. One shaped like a fork and the other shaped like a spatula.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56470

Accession Number: 1971.309

Cake Knife

Oval handle; short front midrib; pointed oval blade with scallop edge. Blade is perforated.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Appleton, George B., 1855-1867 (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), bright cutting, perforating, silver (metal)

GUSN: 56471

Accession Number: 1971.289

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Handle with a vine and foliate design. Oval bowl with a scalloped portion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56472

Accession Number: 1971.303

Mug and Case

A: mug: Round with slightly flared foot; squarish C-curve handle. Interior is gold-washed. B: case: small, blue satin.

Date: 1872

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), bright cutting, gadrooning, wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56474

Accession Number: 1944.195AB

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56475

Accession Number: 1932.573.1

Spoon

Metal spoon with a straight handle and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56478

Accession Number: 1963.13

Spoon

Metal spoon with a straight handle and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56479

Accession Number: 1963.18

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1826

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56480

Accession Number: 1932.575.2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56481

Accession Number: 1941.184.2

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of four. Silver demitasse spoon with a double swell handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell and beaded pattern.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Possibly Smith, Frank W., 1882-1958 (Maker) Possibly Low, Daniel, 1867 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56482

Accession Number: 1947.83.1

Fish Knife

Hollow handle; pointed oval blade with geometric perforations.

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 56483

Accession Number: 1925.527