Historic New England

Chair

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

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56162

Accession Number: 1984.506.6

Table

Porch type, mesh top, curved legs, circular foot

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56163

Accession Number: 1984.511

Vacuum Cleaner

Cannister type, shop-vac; multi attachments

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Sears, Roebuck and Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 56164

Accession Number: 1984.775

Vase

Molded vase with matte avocado glaze, oblong form, pedestal base, and flared rim.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: Floraline (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 56165

Accession Number: 1984.778

Vacuum Cleaner

Horizontal cannister type, blue-green, wheels, multi access.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Electrolux (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), rubber (material), metal

GUSN: 56167

Accession Number: 1984.776

Portiere

White & black plaid, pinch-pleated tops

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 56168

Accession Number: 1984.118

Picture

Semi-abstract, niche & architrave; "Klassiche Architektur II"

Date: 1927

Maker: Schawinsky, Alexander, 1904-1979 (Artist)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56169

Accession Number: 1984.120.12

Photographic Print

Mounted, black & white; nude male sculpture

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56170

Accession Number: 1984.115

Wall Mirror

Rectangular, plain molded frame

Date: 1945

Maker: Charles Parker Company (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 56171

Accession Number: 1984.122

Picture

Red disc & meandering vine pattern on black ground

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: Miro, Juan, 1893 (Artist)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56172

Accession Number: 1984.258

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56173

Accession Number: 1984.278.1

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56174

Accession Number: 1984.278.2

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56175

Accession Number: 1984.278.3

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56176

Accession Number: 1984.278.4

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56177

Accession Number: 1984.278.5

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56178

Accession Number: 1984.278.6

Combined Coatrack/shelf

Tubular steel & glass; bolted to wall & ceiling; glass shelf

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56179

Accession Number: 1984.519AB

Table

Black, square legs, supports, handles; glass top

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56180

Accession Number: 1984.501

Table

Black formica on masonite top, black frame

Date: 1960

Maker: Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: Formica (TM), painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56181

Accession Number: 1984.508

Large double desk. Left side has four drawers to the left of the kneehole and a full height folio cupboard to the right. Small black painted shelf extends above desk at left end. The right side has four drawers to the left of the kneehole and three open shelves to the right. Drawers alternate color ...

Date: 1925

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

Material: maple (wood), butternut (wood)

GUSN: 56182

Accession Number: 1984.135.1

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: 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

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

Mustard Spoon

Metal mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with square shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), nickel (metal)

GUSN: 56462

Accession Number: 1971.299

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Columbus and Machinery Hall.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56463

Accession Number: 1971.315

Serving Spoon

Metal serving spoon with an ornate shaft and two figures on the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56464

Accession Number: 1971.317

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with an upturned rounded handle and a scalloped oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56465

Accession Number: 1971.302

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

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