Historic New England

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Pencil drawings on paper with inscriptions. Drawings depict a stylized bull and a building.

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite pencils

GUSN: 247220

Accession Number: 1984.54.121

13 pages of annotated transcript in German, each mounted on off-white paper. 1 page mounted on same off-white paper with an attached black-and-white photograph of Oskar Schlemmer, typed inscription, and signature of Tut Schlemmer.

Date: 1953

Maker: Schlemmer, Helena Tutein, 1889-1987

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 247221

Accession Number: 1984.54.122

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Abstract image in ink and paint, possibly watercolor, with washes of pink, green, taupe, and light brown. Image is mounted on off-white card. Two distinct signatures inscribed below image.

Date: 1953

Maker: Aubock, Carl, 1924-1993 (Artist) Aubock, Mara Utschkunova (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, paint (coating)

GUSN: 247222

Accession Number: 1984.54.111

Daguerreotype, portrait

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248333

Accession Number: 1985.102

Daguerreotype Portrait

Dauguerreotype; portrait of a woman; in frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248334

Accession Number: 1985.103

Daguerreotype Portrait

Daguerreotype portrait of a woman wearing a bonnet; in frame

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248335

Accession Number: 1985.104

Daguerreotype Portrait

Dugerreotype portrait of a woman; in frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248336

Accession Number: 1985.556

Purse

Mother-of-pearl purse, with red leather edging, and a floral design on the front. The inside of the purse is made of pink cotton, and it contains three separate compartments for holding smaller belongings. There is a metal clasp to open and close the purse.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, cotton (textile), metal, mother of pearl

GUSN: 248338

Accession Number: 2002.29.31

Locket with Daguerreotype

Circular gold locket, with a daguerreotype of a woman inside. The exterior of the locket is intricately engraved with text that identifies the subject of the daguerreotype as Lucy Maria Bowen. There is also a small gold chain that connects the locket to a heart-shaped gold charm, which has a lock of...

Date: ca. 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), daguerreotype (process), glass (material), hair

GUSN: 248339

Accession Number: 2002.29.32

Vase

Light green, goblet-shaped porcelain vase. A bird is depicted on the exterior, along with floral and foliate motifs. The top rim of the vase is gold in color, while the base is black.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold (metal)

GUSN: 248340

Accession Number: 2002.29.33

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon, with a decorative spiraled handle. The bowl of the spoon is squared in, and features a floral and foliate design. This spoon was a gift from Henry Chandler Bowen to his wife, Lucy Maria (Tappan) Bowen.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, engraving (action)

GUSN: 248341

Accession Number: 2002.29.34

Bodice for Wedding Dress

White bodice made out of silk, chiffon, and lace. The sleeves are made of chiffon, and are decorated with satin ribbons. The bodice has a wide neckline, with lace trim. There are hooks in the front of the bodice for closure. This bodice was part of the wedding dress worn by Lucy Lythgoe on her wed...

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), chiffon, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 248344

Accession Number: 2002.29.35.1

Bodice for Wedding Dress

Chiffon bodice with puffy long sleeves. The cuffs of the sleeves have buttons, and are decorated with satin and chiffon ribbons. There is also a satin ribbon near the collar. The bodice has hooks on the back for closure. This bodice was part of the wedding dress worn by Lucy Lythgoe on her wedding...

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin

GUSN: 248345

Accession Number: 2002.29.35.2

Skirt for Wedding Dress

Long silk skirt, with a chiffon swag, and a train attached to the back. There is a pleated silk band around the bottom edge of the train. The front of the skirt displays pleated stitching. There are hooks on the back of the skirt for closure. This bodice was part of the wedding dress worn by Lucy ...

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), chiffon

GUSN: 248346

Accession Number: 2002.29.35.3

Wedding Ring with Original Box

a: Gold wedding band, with the initials of the married couple, and the date of the wedding engraved on the inside. b. Original box for the ring (a). Made of red paperboard, with a gold-colored floral and foliate design on the top of the lid. There is a button on the front of the lid that opens and...

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), paper (fiber product), satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 248347

Accession Number: 2002.29.36A-B

Pair of Bridal Shoes

Pair of white silk shoes, each slightly pointed, with a white bow in front. The wooden heels are approximately one inch high. Both shoes have a strap across the top; there is a white button on the strap on the left shoe. Both of the shoes are lined with white leather, and have seams below the straps...

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 248348

Accession Number: 2002.29.37AB

Wedding Corsage

Corsage worn by Lucy Lythgoe at her wedding on December 6, 1902. Consists of a cut flower with a white ribbon attached to it. The corsage in housed in a blue box with a lid, which may not be the original box that it came in.

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), ribbon (material), boxes (containers)

GUSN: 248349

Accession Number: 2002.29.38A-C

Wedding Bouquet

Bouquet of artificial white flowers, with yellow centers. The flowers each have stems with green cloth leaves attached. The bouquet is housed in a teal colored Tiffany & Co. box, which also has a fragment of white lace inside.

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 248350

Accession Number: 2002.29.39A-C

Andirons

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248351

Accession Number: 1977.203AB

Tea Gown

Blue tea gown. Silk, wool, and lace. Long silk sleeves with lace cuffs. Floral lace band around bottom. Hooks down the front for closure. High collar with floral lace band. Lace down front. Silk ribbon and lace decoration on the chest panel.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 248352

Accession Number: 2002.29.40

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244659

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.27

Screwdriver

Small flat head screwdriver for adjusting sewing machine feet and settings.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244660

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.28

Bodkin

Flat steel bodkin with two horizontal slots, and one vertical slot.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244661

Accession Number: 2010.17.1.29

Buttonholer

Singer automatic buttonholer attachment for sewing machine [A] in original green plastic carrying case [B].

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 244662

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.1AB

Five button hole templates

Five templates for buttonholer 2010.17.2.1A: 1 1/10" keyhole, 1 1/16" straight, 5/8" straight, 5/16" straight, and 13/16" straight.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244663

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.2

Screwdriver

Loop-handled steel screwdriver for adjusting the Singer Buttonholer attachment.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244664

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.3

Buttonholer attachment

Feed cover plate for use with Singer buttonholer attachment, and adjustable screw clamp.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244665

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.4

Slotted Clamping Screw

Slotted and knurled screw for use with Singer buttonholer attachment. The screw is used to affix this attachment to the machine presser bar. The buttonholer manual (2010.17.2.6) lists this screw as Part no. 140530.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Probably The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 244666

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.5

Buttonholer Instruction Book

Instruction manual for Singer Buttonholer attachment (2010.17.2.1), with green and red soft covers, and black-and-white text and illustrations inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing ink

GUSN: 244667

Accession Number: 2010.17.2.6

Wedding dress

Wedding gown, pale yellow organza with cream taffeta underskirt. Bateau neckline with beaded lace insert; net overshirt with beaded lace accents and lace trim. Basque waist; A-line skirt; back bow accent; and long fitted net illusion sleeves with button cuffs. Stiff net crinoline attached to undersk...

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, machine lace, net (textile), polyester

GUSN: 244669

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.1

Crown

Wedding headdress in ivory fabric over buckram frame, with pearl and rhinestone bead accents. Plastic anchor comb attached.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, beadwork, buckram, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244670

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.2

Stefana

Linked pair of "stefana" wedding crowns used in Eastern Orthodox wedding ceremonies. Ivory beading, fabric, and artificial flowers over wire oval base. Joined by pair of ivory satin ribbons.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), satin, wire

GUSN: 244671

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.3AB

Wedding favor box

White cardboard box with lid, containing five sugared almonds. Intended as a wedding favor. Box lid is stamped with gold-colored lettering. The box is bound with a white satin ribbon.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, satin

GUSN: 244672

Accession Number: 2010.17.4.4AB

Potholder

Crocheted cotton potholder, possibly #8 perle. The potholder is pink, with blue trim. The stitches used include buttonhole, chain, and shell; the attached ring hanger is covered in buttonhole stitch.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244673

Accession Number: 2010.17.19.1

Potholder

Crocheted cotton potholder, possibly #8 perle. The potholder is pink, with blue trim. The stitches used include buttonhole, chain, and shell; the attached ring hanger is covered in buttonhole stitch.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244674

Accession Number: 2010.17.19.2

Potholder

Crocheted cotton potholder, possibly #8 perle. The potholder is green, with pink trim. The stitches used include buttonhole, chain, and shell; the attached ring hanger is covered in buttonhole stitch.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244675

Accession Number: 2010.17.20.1

Potholder

Crocheted cotton potholder, possibly #8 perle. The potholder is green, with pink trim. The stitches used include buttonhole, chain, and shell; the attached ring hanger is covered in buttonhole stitch.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244676

Accession Number: 2010.17.20.2

Dish towel in original packaging

Plain-woven cotton dish towel, white ground with a red stripe along the selvages. In original plastic packaging.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244677

Accession Number: 2010.17.21.1

Dish towel in original packaging

Plain-woven cotton dish towel, white ground with a red stripe along the selvages. In original plastic packaging.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244678

Accession Number: 2010.17.21.2

Dish towel in original packaging

Plain-woven cotton dish towel, white ground with a red stripe along the selvages. In original plastic packaging.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244679

Accession Number: 2010.17.21.3

Dish towel in original packaging

Plain-woven cotton dish towel, white ground with a red stripe along the selvages. In original plastic packaging.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 244680

Accession Number: 2010.17.21.4

Red and white dish towel with original label

Woven cotton blend dish towel; white ground with red stripes along selvages (short ends). New and unused, with original tags and labels.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Kendall's Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 244681

Accession Number: 2010.17.22.1

Red and white dish towel with original label

Woven cotton blend dish towel, white ground with red stripes along selvages (short ends). New and unused, with original tags and labels.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Kendall's Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 244682

Accession Number: 2010.17.22.2

Red and white dish towel with original label

Woven cotton blend dish towel; white ground with red stripes along selvages (short ends). New and unused, with original tags and labels.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Kendall's Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 244683

Accession Number: 2010.17.22.3

Toy Fire Station

Red, white, and gray toy fire station made mostly from plywood. Consists of four detachable pieces: A: Toy fire station (main building); B: Fire Department sign; C: Clock tower base (attached by screws to A); and D: Roof of clock tower. The exterior of the station is decorated with windows and a br...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plywood, staples, screws, incandescent lamps (lighting device components), wire

GUSN: 244684

Accession Number: 2010.17.27.1A-D

Toy Fire Truck

Die cast metal toy fire engine, with a ladder on top. The fire engine is primarily red in color, and is decorated with fire department logos; hoses, dials, and lights; and firefighters in the truck windows. The ladder can be raised. There is a red plastic lamp on top of the cabin, and an empty batte...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 244685

Accession Number: 2010.17.27.2

Toy Fire Chief's Car

Red and white die cast metal toy fire chief's car, molded in the shape of a Chevrolet Impala. The car has clear plastic front and back windshields, and black and white hubcaps with rubber tires. There is a steering wheel, a dashboard, and seats printed inside the interior of the car. The roof of the...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: die casting, aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 244686

Accession Number: 2010.17.27.3

Toy Ambulance

White die cast metal toy ambulance, with clear plastic front and rear windshields, black and white hubcaps, and black rubber tires. There is a steering wheel, a dashboard, and seats printed inside the interior of the ambulance. The roof of the ambulance has two siren horns, and a red plastic lamp.

Date: ca. 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: die casting, aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 244687

Accession Number: 2010.17.27.4

Toy Highway Patrol Car

Black and white die cast metal toy police car. The car has clear plastic front and rear windshields, and black rubber tires. Both of the front wheels have black and white colored hubcaps. There is a steering wheel, dashboard, and seats printed in the interior of the car. There are two siren horns an...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: die casting, aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 244688

Accession Number: 2010.17.27.5

Necklace

Necklace [.1A] with flat green jade pendant in center, teardrop shaped jade stone at one end and spherical jade stone at the other, connected by woven blue band. On either side of the center stone the blue band is decorated with orange and white beads. The ends of the blue band near the jade teardro...

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244895

Accession Number: 2006.44.212.1A-D

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