Historic New England

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

Blanket

Dark brown velour day bed cover.

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56345

Accession Number: 1984.609A

Blanket

Dark brown velour day bed cover.

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56346

Accession Number: 1984.609B

Floor Lamp

Round, weighted base; thin shaft; "L" arm; flaring shade

Date: 1956

Maker: General Lighting Company (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 56347

Accession Number: 1984.500

Jardiniere

Black, straight irrregular sides, slight lip

Date: 1975-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 56348

Accession Number: 1984.51

Console

Cabinet with 2 shelves, 2 doors, black top

Date: 1938

Maker: Jenney, Caspar (Maker)

Material: caning, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 56349

Accession Number: 1984.46

Box

Black box with a removable white lid; underside top has applied rectangular, lined

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, cardboard, Formica (TM), parchment (animal material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 56350

Accession Number: 1984.54

Floor Lamp

Round base, thin shaft, flexible neck, conical shade

Date: 1925

Maker: Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56351

Accession Number: 1984.30

Pitcher

Clear, molded; small mouth, tapered sides; applied "C" handle

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56632

Accession Number: 1984.819

Vase

Cream; rectangular with round shoulders

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: McCoy (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56633

Accession Number: 1984.586

Plate

Square; rounded corners; dished well

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Arrowhead (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56634

Accession Number: 1984.533

Tray

Round; black & silver; molded rim & bottom

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Goodinger (Manufacturer)

Material: Formica (TM), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56635

Accession Number: 1984.737

Trinket Box

Rectangular, yellow, red, green; flowers, berries, res. with quiver

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56636

Accession Number: 1942.4260

Monument

Obelisk with square pedestal; brown, black; latin & hieroglyphics

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56637

Accession Number: 1942.4375

Candlestick

Circular foot; baluster shaft with flat ring; small socket & bobeche

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 56638

Accession Number: 1942.4382

Rug

Rectangular brick pattern; purple, green, rose, red, gold; black outline.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56639

Accession Number: 1942.4393

Rug

Repeating diamonds with center dots; multi-colored; rectangular format.

Date: 1899-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56640

Accession Number: 1942.4394

Sham

Rectangular pillow sham with ruffled edges. Multi-colored stripes with grapes and leaves.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 56641

Accession Number: 1942.4396.2

Bedspread

Flounced bedspread. Multi-color stripes with grapes and leaves; piped, lined.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 56642

Accession Number: 1942.4396.1

Picture

Spray of red, blue, yellow flowers with green leaves; black ground

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56643

Accession Number: 1942.4399

Mirror Knob

Turquoise; circular; floral motif

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 56644

Accession Number: 1942.4400

Portrait of a Woman

Full-length profile profile portrait of a standing woman in a tan dress, with basket on arm and book in hand. Patterened floor cover. Potted plant, and bird. Reverse of 1942.4402.2.

Date: 1832-1840

Maker: Davis, Joseph H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 56645

Accession Number: 1942.4402.1

Portrait of a Woman

Full-length profile profile portrait of a standing woman in a tan dress, with basket on arm and book in hand. Patterened floor cover. Potted plant, and bird. Reverse of 1942.4402.1.

Date: 1832-1840

Maker: Davis, Joseph H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 56646

Accession Number: 1942.4402.2

Silhouette

Male subject, positive cut, bust-length silhouette; tri-cornered hat

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56647

Accession Number: 1942.4405

Portrait of George Gordon Byron (Lord Byron) (1788-1824)

Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait of Lord Byron; uncolored

Date: 1819

Maker: Gauci, M. (Engraver) Moser, F. (Printer) P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56648

Accession Number: 1942.4410

Silhouette

Male, bust-length silhouette, positive cut. ; ponytail, ruffled stock

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56649

Accession Number: 1942.4412.1

Silhouette

Female, bust-length silhouette, positive cut ; elderly, bonnet, heavy set

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56650

Accession Number: 1942.4412.2

Shelf clock. Marble pedestal base with convex circular eglomise panel over watercolor drawing insert of iron bridge over water; surmounted by mahogany framed clock with enamel face, engraved on back "Wm More/Boston/Feb 15th/1806." Watercolor drawing titled "COALBROOKDALE IRON BRIDGE."

Date: 1806

Maker: Possibly More, William (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 56651

Accession Number: 1942.4413