Historic New England

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

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

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

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

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56484

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.5

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56485

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.2

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56486

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.6

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