Historic New England

Bud Vase

Small white glass vase with round base and spherical body that flares to undulating yellow glass lip. Body is decorated with applied glass vine in yellow glass, green leaves, and black berries.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52663

Accession Number: 1941.1400

Vase

Polychrome spatter glass vase with long gradual stem flaring, undulating lip. Style sometimes referred to as 'end of day vase.'

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52664

Accession Number: 1941.1402

Cover

Clear, pink-tinted (dappled, almost) glass lid for a serving bowl with round base which flattens out and a knob/handle sits at the top; completely hollow; 3D texture

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), dye

GUSN: 52665

Accession Number: 1941.1404B

Lantern with Six-Sided Glass Shade

Pierced metal lantern drop (a), pierced metal lantern shade (b) and six-sided glass shade (c).

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 52666

Accession Number: 1941.1405A-C

Women's Tie

White lace neckpiece.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52669

Accession Number: 1941.1411

Handkerchief

Lace handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52670

Accession Number: 1941.1412

FAN (A): Wide wooden sticks, pierced and painted with gold, with central floral medallion; paper leaf painted with scene of a figure reclining on a couch with women holding garland, angels on either side; border of gold scrolls and flowers; reverse of chicken skin painted with scene of ships. BO...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: skin (collagenous material), red jungle fowl, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52672

Accession Number: 1941.1419AB

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 52673

Accession Number: 1941.1420.2

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 52674

Accession Number: 1941.1420.1

Lorgnette

Turtle shell lorgnette with oval lenses.

Maker: unknown

Material: lorgnettes

GUSN: 52675

Accession Number: 1941.1422

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52676

Accession Number: 1941.1423

Calling Card Case

Carved ivory calling card case with a lift top.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 52677

Accession Number: 1941.1424AB

Card Case

Case (A) and lid (B).

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 52678

Accession Number: 1941.1425AB

Box

Small rectangular case with attached cover and two strap handles. Elaborately embossed brown cover with floral motifs, flourishes, ribbons and crossed arrows. Interior lined with ivory fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 52680

Accession Number: 1941.1430

Plate

Porcelain plate with an orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, enameling

GUSN: 52681

Accession Number: 1941.1437.1

Plate

Porcelain plate with an orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52682

Accession Number: 1941.1437.2

Soup Plate

Porcelain soup plate with an orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, enameling

GUSN: 52683

Accession Number: 1941.1437.15

Plate

Porcelain plate with an orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52684

Accession Number: 1941.1437.3

Plate

Porcelain saucer with an orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, enameling

GUSN: 52685

Accession Number: 1941.1437.4

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55256

Accession Number: 1984.794.7

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55257

Accession Number: 1984.794.8

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55258

Accession Number: 1984.794.9

Bottle Stopper

Orange rubber dome; steel plunger; wings; impressed lettering

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Ekco (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), rubber (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55259

Accession Number: 1984.796

Blanket

Cream colored; thick with acetate binding; machine stitched

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Cannon (Manufacturer)

Material: acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 55260

Accession Number: 1984.2384.2

Vase

Cylindrical with black semi-matte glaze on white body

Date: 1930

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Ceramics Workshop (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 55261

Accession Number: 1984.223.2

Bed

Narrow; tubular steel rods & black wood rails; head&footboards

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 55262

Accession Number: 1984.291.2

Throw Blanket

Red and white horizontal stripe; varied pattern with black highlights; three vertical panels.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55263

Accession Number: 1984.332.2

Pillow

Square feather pillow with white striped chenille cover; metal zipper is machine stitched into one side

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55264

Accession Number: 1984.395.2

Comforter

Black and white checkered cover, cotton with bumps; machine. quilted in squares

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55265

Accession Number: 1984.295.2

Comforter

Dove grey; rectangular; brushed cotton with down fill; square grid machn. qult

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55266

Accession Number: 1984.297.2

Bed

2 invrtd. l-shape pieces with strips & coils; 4 legs; horshair cover

Date: 1925

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

Material: chromium, horsehair, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55267

Accession Number: 1984.381.2

Night Table

Rectangular; gray; 3 sections; black & orng. front; hinged door; chamber pot

Date: 1925

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

Material: chromium, glass (material), laminating, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55268

Accession Number: 1984.382.2

Painting

Scroll paintings of abstract figs; black with orange faces

Date: 1980

Maker: Chen, Chi (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 55283

Accession Number: 1984.428.2

Pillow

Rectangular thick feather bed pillow; blue and white ticking stripe; handstitch

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 55284

Accession Number: 1984.2387.2

Winter Floral Arrangement Bowl

Straight sided, cream-colored bowl used to hold winter or holiday floral arrangement. Bowl sides have ribbed texture except for area where a decal depicting a holly sprig is applied. Bottom of bowl is marked FTD / FTDA for Florist's Transworld Delivery.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 55285

Accession Number: 1984.771.2

Chair

Continuous-arm back; urn-shaped splat; sabre legs; upholstered slip seat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 55286

Accession Number: 1964.23B

DEACCESSIONED: Chair

DEACCESSIONED: Continuous-arm back; urn-shaped splat; sabre legs; upholstered slip seat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 55287

Accession Number: 1964.23D

Side Chair

Side chair with serpentine crest, volute ears, and pierced splat. H-shaped stretcher. Round legs. Square seat with corduroy and leather upholstery.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55288

Accession Number: 1987.1442.2

Parlor Chair

Molded rails and legs; round molded back with foliate carving; carved slat.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 55289

Accession Number: 1987.69.3

Fan-back Windsor

Black, painted, fan-back; gold highlights

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55290

Accession Number: 1977.50.2

Chair

Balloon back; round seat with velvet upholstery; "S"-shaped round legs; casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55291

Accession Number: 1987.69.1

Side Chair

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55292

Accession Number: 1987.428.2

Side Chair

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55293

Accession Number: 1987.428.3

Armchair

Armchair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; scrolled arms with carved arm supports; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and strai...

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55294

Accession Number: 1987.428.4

Chair

Spindle back; serpentine crest; caned seat; green with gold lines

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: caning, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55295

Accession Number: 1978.21.6

Chair

Spindle back; serpentine crest; caned seat; green with gold lines

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: caning, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55296

Accession Number: 1978.21.7

Chair

Spindle back; serpentine crest; caned seat; green with gold lines

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: caning, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55297

Accession Number: 1978.21.8

Windsor Chair

Rod back; bamboo turnings; brown with gold highlights.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55298

Accession Number: 1917.1498C

Windsor Chair

Rod back; bamboo turnings; brown with gold highlights.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55299

Accession Number: 1917.1498D

Windsor Chair

Rod back; bamboo turnings; brown with gold highlights.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55300

Accession Number: 1917.1498E

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