Historic New England

Magnifying Glass

Flat-bottomed lens for reading

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56224

Accession Number: 1984.189

Rock

Triangular-shaped, pitted, chalky stone

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56225

Accession Number: 1984.621

Rock

White, gray, beige irregular-shaped stone

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56226

Accession Number: 1984.622

Rock

Triangular formation of granite & quartz

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56227

Accession Number: 1984.623

Magnifying Glass

Circular lens pivots in "alligator" case

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56228

Accession Number: 1984.620

Letter Rack

Purple, u-shaped, labeled

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56229

Accession Number: 1984.160

Stapler

Gray body, 2 rubber feet

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Wilson Jones Co. (Maker)

Material: rubber (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56230

Accession Number: 1984.618

Eyeglasses

Light-blue frames, oval lenses

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56231

Accession Number: 1984.617

Figurine

Stylized human figure; polished & rubbed flat 1 side

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 56232

Accession Number: 1984.288

Bowl

Large deep body, flaring lip

Date: 1950

Maker: Hussalr (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56233

Accession Number: 1984.186

Wastebasket

Stitched bands form sides, dyed pink

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56234

Accession Number: 1984.137

Clip-on Lamp

Small, clip-on swivel lamp

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56235

Accession Number: 1984.147

Photograph

B & with bust-length young woman

Date: 1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56236

Accession Number: 1984.197

Photograph

B & w, bust-length young girl resting head on hand

Date: 1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56238

Accession Number: 1984.204

Photograph

B & with bust-length young girl, head down, tossled hair

Date: 1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56239

Accession Number: 1984.205

Bookcase

8 white boards on brackets, fixed at ends by 2 vertical rods

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56240

Accession Number: 1984.139

Magazine Rack

Wooden magazine rack with a U-shaped central compartment and open shelves on either side. Sits on four feet.

Date: 1936

Maker: McCann, Frasier W., 1908-1979 (Designer) Riis, Egon (Designer) Isokon (Manufacturer)

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56241

Accession Number: 1984.140

"Suspended Architecture"

Abstract painting, architectural forms on gray ground. Gray frame.

Date: 1927

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

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tempera

GUSN: 56242

Accession Number: 1984.225

Rock

Large white quartzite, egg-shaped, pitted

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56243

Accession Number: 1984.194

Photograph

Color; abstract painting on easel before snowy landscape

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56244

Accession Number: 1984.131

Wastebasket

Cylindrical, rolled lip

Date: 1960-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 56245

Accession Number: 1984.149

Photograph

Black and white photograph portraying abstract sculpture.

Date: 1975-1980

Maker: Hadzi, Dmitri (Sculptor)

GUSN: 56246

Accession Number: 1984.219

Photograph

Cut and folded, black and white graphic of boxes, circles

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Pace Gallery (Agency)

GUSN: 56247

Accession Number: 1984.220

Cigar Box

Maroon leather covered, red silk lined; with brass mementos

Date: 1960-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, metal, textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56248

Accession Number: 1984.156

Glass Fragment

Green-tinted block; polished edges

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56249

Accession Number: 1984.184

Photograph

B & w, abstract composition

Date: 1967-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56250

Accession Number: 1984.229

Letter Opener

Wooden handle; pinched, pointed blade

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: Sheffield (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), teak (wood)

GUSN: 56251

Accession Number: 1984.188

Paper Knife

Carved hand-shaped grip, pointed blade

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Byaom (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), teak (wood)

GUSN: 56252

Accession Number: 1984.187

Magnifying Glass

Mother-of-pearl handle, round lens.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mother of pearl

GUSN: 56253

Accession Number: 1984.190

Paperweight

Gray-brown mottled rock, leather

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Anbotz (Maker)

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56254

Accession Number: 1984.146

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

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