Historic New England

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular buffer brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56122

Accession Number: 1972.34B

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular nail brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56123

Accession Number: 1972.34C

Box

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular manicure case.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56124

Accession Number: 1972.34D

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Hairbrush w/ handle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56125

Accession Number: 1972.34E

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56126

Accession Number: 1972.34F

Shoehorn

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Shoehorn.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56127

Accession Number: 1972.34G

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Black and white engraving of Benjamin Franklin; half-length view, wearing hat. Reproduction of original mezzotint. Black and gilt frame; glass.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Cochin, N. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56128

Accession Number: 1972.76

Tall flat identical head and foot board with circular rod at top. Flanked by half applied columns with brass capitals and bases. Semi circular leg and rounded feet on one side and squared legs and feet on the other. Wide scooped out side rails.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Attributed to Irving & Casson (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56129

Accession Number: 1980.101

Sheet

Off-white linen sheet with center seam. "L.C." embroidered in blue at bottom center.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 56130

Accession Number: 1985.640

Trivet

Rectangular grid, interlocking strips of wood, clear finish

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 56131

Accession Number: 1984.787

Desk Lamp

Green enamelled shade, 2 bulb sockets, beaded chain pull

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Horax (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56132

Accession Number: 1984.311

Mat

14 LARGE SQUARES, DIAGONAL PATTERN

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56133

Accession Number: 1984.330

Stool

White; thin, overhanging top; square legs

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Knauer, Gustav (Furniture worker)

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 56134

Accession Number: 1984.312

Carpet

Dark brown, low-cut pile, wall-to-wall

Date: 1973

Maker: unknown

Material: pile (textile component), jute (fiber), nylon

GUSN: 56135

Accession Number: 1984.112

Table

Black, u-shaped tubular legs, diamond pattern wire-mesh top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56136

Accession Number: 1984.507

Wastebasket

Oval shaped, straight sides, plaited straw, dark stain

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, weaving

GUSN: 56137

Accession Number: 1984.127

Wastebasket

Black, circular form with lip

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56138

Accession Number: 1984.132

Desk Lamp

Brown; molded base, petal socket, flexible arm, round shade

Date: 1937-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56139

Accession Number: 1984.163

Tray Stand

Adjustable tubular form, removable black tray, silver legs

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56140

Accession Number: 1984.266

Armchair

Curved bamboo arms, legs, bound with rattan, d-shaped seat

Date: 1938-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 56141

Accession Number: 1984.502

Jardiniere

Black, bulbous body, flared lip, cross-hatched ornament

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 56142

Accession Number: 1984.113

Kuchenschrank

3 doors, moveable shelves, work surface

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56143

Accession Number: 1984.516

Chair

White, folding british officer's chair

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56144

Accession Number: 1984.512

Shelf

White

Maker: unknown

Material: Formica (TM)

GUSN: 56145

Accession Number: 1984.528

Brick

Thick, molded, closed block, wavy pattern

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 56146

Accession Number: 1984.336

Mat

Rectangular cocoa mat, rubber backing

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56147

Accession Number: 1984.119

Fire Screen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56148

Accession Number: 1984.509

Table

Homemade; trestle legs, 2-board top

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56149

Accession Number: 1984.514

Table

White; burlap cover; square tapered legs

Date: 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, painting (coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56150

Accession Number: 1984.515

Wardrobe

White, 2 mirrored doors, shelves

Date: 1922-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56151

Accession Number: 1984.513

Revolving Stand

Chromed base, knob handles, molded edge, greenish-gray top

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 56152

Accession Number: 1984.510

Table

Round, molded top, bamboo legs, metal brackets

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 56153

Accession Number: 1984.503

Desk cabinets

Desk cabinets with sliding doors. Originally the upper section to the large double desk in the study [1984.135.1]. According to Ise Gropius the desk was a product of the Bauhaus Carpentry Shop which was headed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. It was designed according to our request with filing cabinets an...

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Carpentry Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 56154

Accession Number: 1984.135.2

Cupboard

2 sliding doors, adjustable shelves, small ceramic drawers

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56155

Accession Number: 1984.517

Floor Lamp

Circular base, adjustable shaft, wicker shade

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56156

Accession Number: 1984.504

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56157

Accession Number: 1984.506.1

Necktie

White; bird's eye pattern in front; ribbed in back; wide and pointed tips with angled and curved side.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, piqué

GUSN: 54633

Accession Number: 1947.322A

Necktie

White collar band with one buttonhole tab; blue and white striped ties with straight tips.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand spinning

GUSN: 54634

Accession Number: 1947.322C

Necktie

White stiffened collar band with one buttonhole; with blue and white checked ties with straight tips; ties wider than near neck.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54635

Accession Number: 1947.322D

Cuff

Plain cotton cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54638

Accession Number: 1947.334E

Cuff

Plain white cuff.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54639

Accession Number: 1947.334P

Necktie

Cream; stiffened collar band lined with silk twill; ties are narrow near collar and widen; square tips.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), moiré

GUSN: 54640

Accession Number: 1947.335

Women's Necktie

White; plain collar band with pleated, long ties with pointed tips; pleats are narrow.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54641

Accession Number: 1947.336

Pith Helmet

White, painted felt pith helmet with white chin strap. Small "dome" over ventilation hole on top. Brim has tan leather trim. Linen and red satin and leather linings. The white color is shoe polish.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: M. C. Lilley & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 54642

Accession Number: 1947.352A

Topee

White; pleated linen band, with brown leather chin strap across brim front; brim trimmed with light tan leather; underside of brim is green; leather and cork lining with ventilation hole at dome.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Sports, The (Recipient) Possibly Tropical Helmet (Manufacturer)

Material: cork (bark), cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 54643

Accession Number: 1947.354