Historic New England

Commemorative Tile

Boxed with photograph

Date: 1982

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Issuing body) Midstate Tile Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 56310

Accession Number: 1984.165.2

Figurine

Man wearing long-slv. shirt of purple straw, sombrero, with basket

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56311

Accession Number: 1984.213

Travel Clock

Pillow-shaped, brown grained case, winding alarm

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Westclox (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), metal, vinyl

GUSN: 56312

Accession Number: 1984.208

Thermometer

Heat sensitive bar mounted on black background

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Robert Parker Research, Inc. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 56313

Accession Number: 1984.215

Settee

Tubular steel frame, four rectangular seat and back cushions.

Date: 1975

Maker: Tecta (Manufacturer)

Material: foam (material form), leather, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56314

Accession Number: 1984.39

Table

Pair of tables with a black rectangular tops and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

Maker: Thonet (Manufacturer) Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

Material: linoleum, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56315

Accession Number: 1984.34.1

Table

Pair of tables with a black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

Maker: Thonet (Manufacturer) Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

Material: linoleum, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56316

Accession Number: 1984.34.2

Side Table

Rectangular table with black laminated top and one shelf. Continuous tubular steel leg construction.

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

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

GUSN: 56317

Accession Number: 1984.36

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

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

GUSN: 56318

Accession Number: 1984.35.3

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

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

GUSN: 56319

Accession Number: 1984.35.4

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

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

GUSN: 56320

Accession Number: 1984.35.7

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

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

GUSN: 56321

Accession Number: 1984.35.8

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 56322

Accession Number: 1984.35.1

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 56323

Accession Number: 1984.35.2

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 56324

Accession Number: 1984.35.5

Table

Table with black rectangular top and continuous tubular legs.

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 56325

Accession Number: 1984.35.6

Lounge Chair

Lounge chair with formed, laminated seat frame, arms, legs, footrest support.

Date: 1936-1938

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Isokon (Manufacturer)

Material: birch (wood), canvas

GUSN: 56326

Accession Number: 1984.25A

Lounge Cushion

White cushion for lounge chair, zippered sleeves fit over foot and head rests.

Date: 1936-1938

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Isokon (Manufacturer)

Material: canvas

GUSN: 56327

Accession Number: 1984.25B

Womb Chair

One piece molded plastic chair with reinforced shell; Gray and white two-tone upholstery.

Date: ca. 1953

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

Material: foam (material form), steel (alloy), enamel (fused coating), cotton (fiber), polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 56328

Accession Number: 1984.38A

Chair Cushion

Cushion for womb chair 1953.36A, gray and white upholstery, self-fabric piped edge.

Date: ca. 1953

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

GUSN: 56329

Accession Number: 1984.38B

Cushion

Upholstered cushion for Womb chair 1984.35A

Date: ca. 1953

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

GUSN: 56330

Accession Number: 1984.38C

Daybed

Rectangular with 2 cylindrical bolsters; contin. steel construct; rail platform.

Date: 1925

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

Material: beech (wood), pine (wood), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56331

Accession Number: 1984.37

Stool

Paired curved sections form seat, fixed by steel rod; black

Date: 1956

Maker: Yanagi, Sori (Designer) Tendo Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plywood, painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56332

Accession Number: 1984.43

Stool

Paired curved sections form seat, fixed by steel rod; painted black.

Date: 1954

Maker: Yanagi, Sori (Designer) Tendo Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plywood, birch (wood), painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56333

Accession Number: 1984.33

Rock

Gray rock with white intersecting lines around the circumference.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56334

Accession Number: 1984.199

Stereo

Turntable, tuner, receiver, amplifier, antenna, loudspeaker

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56335

Accession Number: 1984.48

Turntable

Turntable; walnut case; with record spindle

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Garrard (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56336

Accession Number: 1984.48.1

Audio Tuner

Stereo tuner/preamp?; brass color front with 5 knobs; sm. r. light.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Brooks Dealer in Dick's Shoes (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 56337

Accession Number: 1984.48.2

Tuner

Receiver with 2 knobs & plexiglss. plate showing frequencies

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: McIntosh (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 56338

Accession Number: 1984.48.3

Pillow Cover

Large chevron pattern; originally brown, rust, and white; zipper closure; bown backing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 56339

Accession Number: 1984.612

Pillow Cover

Pillow cover with a geometric pattern of dark brown and white with two red and white tassels.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56340

Accession Number: 1984.593

Bookmark

Woven, handstitched floral design; white and rust, tassel

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 56341

Accession Number: 1984.591

Throw Pillow

Square feather pillow; cover woven fabric lt. brown on beige; hndstch

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), cloth, synthetic, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56342

Accession Number: 1984.95

Portrait of Sibylla Cumaea

Black and white engraving of Sibylla Cumaea. Depicts woman, half length view, holding a musical score in her hand. Mahogany veneer frame; glass.

Date: 1828

Maker: Perfelli, Antonio (Engraver) After Zampier (Artist)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56081

Accession Number: 1972.69

Portrait of Jonathan Mayhew

Black and white engraving depicting bust of Jonathan Mayhew, pastor of West Church, Boston. Plain molded frame; glass.

Date: 1767

Maker: Cipriani (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56082

Accession Number: 1972.70

Scene of two men drawing by water mill. Titled in French. "Painted by Jacque Ruisdaal taken from the library of Mr. Fonchin Councilor of the State. Engraved by the water for his friend and very humble servant. Deboissieu 1782".

Date: 1781

Maker: AFTER Ruisdaal, Jacque (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56083

Accession Number: 1972.73

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Head and shoulders engraving of Josiah Quincy. Black simple frame.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56084

Accession Number: 1977.9

Manuscript

Framed document hand written history, on lined paper of Quincy family property. Beginning "Edmund Quincy of England built a house on the Mount Wallaston plantation and died there in 1635..." Plain wood frame.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56085

Accession Number: 1988.82

Commemorative Certificate

Framed certificate of promotion for Samuel Miller Quincy to Brigadeer General. Polychrome engraving w/ elaborate detail.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56086

Accession Number: 1988.85

Landscape Picture

Colored engraving of Amsterdam, Holland; a view from the Old Ramport showing ships and a canal with bridges over it. Under glass; black and gold frame.

Date: 1752

Maker: Henry Overton & Robert Sayer (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56087

Accession Number: 1988.86

Picture

Watercolor? on paper; glass; plain wood frame w/ gilt and gesso inner frame. Multi-color depiction of a bluejay on a twig. Indecipherable writing on twig.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56089

Accession Number: 1988.98

Portrait of Abigail Phillips Quincy (1803-1893)

Photograph of a woman in a lace cap, dark dress, and white shawl. Sitter is seated in a Victorian chair with carved back at a writing desk in the Dining Room at Quincy House.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Hadcock, Henry L., 1855-1931 (Photographer) Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56091

Accession Number: 1988.81

Commission Certificate

Colonel's commission in cursive script, eagle emblem for Samuel Miller Quincy.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56092

Accession Number: 1988.84

Wall Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneer frame; wide, shallow molding; rectangular glass.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 56093

Accession Number: 1988.92

Landscape with Pond

Multi-colored oil on canvas of rural landscapes with rock and pond in foreground and mountains in rear. Gilt and gesso frame. Stenciled inscription on back reads: "15/ ANCIENNE MAISON/ VALEE/ BELLAMOINE Successeur/ 7 RUE DE MARTRE-SEC/ PARIS."

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 56097

Accession Number: 1929.314

Portrait Print

Print shows Lafayette standing with hat and cane in hand; caption left to right "A. Scheffer Pinxit. 1822"; "Imprime par Durand & Sauvil"; Leroux Sculpt. 1824" "Lafayette" "A Paris, chez l' Auteur, Rue St. Victor, N0. 9, et chez chaillou Md. D' Estamps, Rue St. Honore No. 140." On back: "J. Eastma...

Date: 1824

Maker: Scheffer, A. (Painter) Leroux (Engraver) Durand & Sauvil (Publisher) Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56098

Accession Number: 1924.554

Toilet Bottle

A) Square clay body with colorless glaze. Rectangular squat body with flat bottom. Hipped canted shoulders taper to circular neck with flat circular mouth ring. Overglaze polychrome floral sprig enamel decoration with gilt lines at all corners. B) Mushroom-type stopper with conforming decoration.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 56099

Accession Number: 1933.1369AB

Candlestick

Rectangular base; bell-shaped section above; next section is bulb like; top section is cylindrical. Incised rings at middle of bulb and near top of cylinder.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 56100

Accession Number: 1937.465

Eyeglasses

Wire-rimmed glasses w/ green tinted lenses and temples w/ hinged extensions.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 56101

Accession Number: 1937.692A

Vase

Opaque medium blue glass body. Slender neck, lip flares out, bulbous bottom on disk base. No opening in top.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56102

Accession Number: 1937.758

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