Historic New England

Box

Circular; slightly domed lid; thin flaring rim, round knob finial

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 62098

Accession Number: 1984.314

Sculpture

Small table top sculpture of jutting planes of trapezoidal painted metal pieces that are mounted on a square, black metal base which sits atop a piece of painted black partical board.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: particle board, metal

GUSN: 62099

Accession Number: 1984.315

Dish

Trencher shape; rectangular; chamfered edges; flat rectangular bottom

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 62100

Accession Number: 1984.316

Bookend

Upside down t shape; flange cut from ctr. slides und. bks; black

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62101

Accession Number: 1984.318.1

Bookend

Upside down t shape; flange cut from ctr. slides und. bks; black

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62102

Accession Number: 1984.318.2

Bookend

Black bookend with a single gold motif of small triangles and bars; one piece bent at right angles

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Soennecken (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62103

Accession Number: 1984.317.1

Bookend

Black bookend with a single gold motif of small triangles and bars; one piece bent at right angles

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Soennecken (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62104

Accession Number: 1984.317.2

Bookend

Rectangular with rounded cornrs; black; gold stencilld. dec. ea. end; geom. des.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Soennecken (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62105

Accession Number: 1984.2383

Dressing Table

Rectangular black shelf with shiny finish; two chromed supports. fixed to wall

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62106

Accession Number: 1984.319

Wall Mirror

Rectangular pc. glass with polished edges; screwed to wall

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 62107

Accession Number: 1984.320

Electric Lamp

Wht. dish shpd. shade; chromd. socket top; lattice expansion arm.

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 62108

Accession Number: 1984.321

Ceiling Lamp

Spot type lamps; bolted to ceiling; porcln. sockt; cone shp. shd.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, porcelain

GUSN: 62109

Accession Number: 1984.322.1

Ceiling Lamp

Spot type lamps; bolted to ceiling; plastc. sockt; cone shp. shd.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62110

Accession Number: 1984.322.2

Picture

Horiz. format; abstract faces/ovoids; white with black & tan; 5 sheets

Date: 1950

Maker: Milian, Raul, 1914 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 62111

Accession Number: 1984.323

Collage

Cream rectangular glued to masonite; watercolor spots; metal lower rt

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: collage (technique), Masonite (TM), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62112

Accession Number: 1984.324

Blanket

Ivory in thick fleecy weave; satin machine stitched binding.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62113

Accession Number: 1984.325.1

Blanket

Ivory in thick fleecy weave; satin machine stitched binding.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62114

Accession Number: 1984.325.2

Blanket

Ivory; thick fleecy weave; satin binding; discarded.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62115

Accession Number: 1984.325.3

Blanket

Orange with black & natural bands; diag. twill weave; self-fringe ends

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 62116

Accession Number: 1984.326

Blanket

Heavy; broad orange & white horiz. stripes; fringed ends; repp weave

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62117

Accession Number: 1984.327

Curtain

White, sheer widow curtain with pinchpleated tops, plain weave; architectural track rods.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass

GUSN: 62118

Accession Number: 1984.329.1

Portiere

White; heavy; coarse basketweave type; hndstitched bottom hem

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 62119

Accession Number: 1984.331.1

Portiere

Door curtains, white, heavy, coarse basketweave type; handstitched bottom hem.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 62120

Accession Number: 1984.331.2

Printer's Rack

Rectangular pc. plywood with applied alt. convex & concv. pcs. forming slots

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62121

Accession Number: 1984.333

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with woven cover; black & white striped pattern; zipper closure.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Nettle Creek (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62122

Accession Number: 1984.334.1

Tile

Purple on white; knights on rearing horses; fleur-de-lis crnrs

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 62687

Accession Number: 1948.258.13

Mantel Lamp

Pineapple top; elaborate cartouche finial; suspended prisms; colorless

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: Messenger & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 62688

Accession Number: 1948.197.1

Mantel Lamp

Pineapple top; elaborate cartouche finial; suspended prisms; colorless

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: Messenger & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 62689

Accession Number: 1948.197.2

Center Table

Pedestal base with white marble top; veneer skirt; gilt; brass paw feet

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), marble (rock), veneering

GUSN: 62690

Accession Number: 1948.198

Fire Screen

Acorn finial; pole; square ogee frame with petitpoint coat-of-arms

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Dana, Rebecca Barrett (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), wool (textile)

GUSN: 62691

Accession Number: 1953.609

Photographic Print

Black and white photographic copy of 19th c. photograph, depiciting an old woman with lace collar and brooch

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 62692

Accession Number: 1953.610

Duelling Pistol

Flintlock; squared handle; engraved. with flags; flower, name

Date: 1800

Maker: Richards, Theophilus (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62693

Accession Number: 1953.611.1

Duelling Pistol

Flintlock; squared handle; engraved. with flags; flower, name

Date: 1800

Maker: Richards, Theophilus (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62694

Accession Number: 1953.611.2

Box

Interior lined with green. baize; compartments, two with lids; ivory, brass knob

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 62695

Accession Number: 1953.611.3

Red grosgrain ribbon with relief-stamped round pin depicting a building with a flag flying from the central tower, round wreath beneath building. Image surrounded by a belt fastened by a buckle at lower proper left. Belt embossed with a motto [see Inscriptions]. Image topped with a bow. Second inscr...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), tin alloy, copper alloy

GUSN: 62696

Accession Number: 1987.675

Centennial Ribbon

Ribbon badge celebrating the centennial of the United States; consists of a red, white, and (tricolor) striped ribbon, with stamped metal decorations attached: an eagle at the top, a badge profile portrait of George Washington, and a small bell suspended by a jump ring from the bottom of the ribbon....

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), copper alloy, zinc alloy

GUSN: 62697

Accession Number: 1987.674

Commemorative ribbon

Red, white and blue striped ribbon with stamped silver eagle at top with attached pin. Central gold-toned stamped metal badge depicting profile portrait of George Washington. Badge edged with an image of a closed belt embellished with an inscription [see Inscriptions], with armorial cluster at top w...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), tin alloy

GUSN: 62698

Accession Number: 1987.676

Commemorative Ribbon

Centennial ribbon comprising a striped tricolor (red, white, and blue) bow with four loops with a silver-colored eagle pin and tintype sepia tintype miniature portrait of George Washington (holding up his hands) in the center.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), metal, tintypes (prints), badges

GUSN: 62699

Accession Number: 1987.677

Box

Cylindrical with conforming lid (a,b); white narrow gilded paper edging; portrait

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62700

Accession Number: 1987.678

Lantern

Wht. pleated & accord. folded lantern; bail hndl; printed portrt

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 62701

Accession Number: 1987.679

Fender

U-shape sheet with appld. 3/4 round top molding; gadrooning; paw ft.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing

GUSN: 62702

Accession Number: 1948.199

Andiron

Plinth and knop finial; central. ball; two cabriole legs with ball and claw feet

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62703

Accession Number: 1987.659.1

Andiron

Plinth and knop finial; central. ball; two cabriole legs with ball and claw feet

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62704

Accession Number: 1987.659.2

Bellows

Lyre shape; red with black & gold outline; gilt butterfly; boy with hoop

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 62705

Accession Number: 1948.200

Fireplace Tongs

Faceted cone & knop finial on ball, ring&baluster hndl; oval pad

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 62706

Accession Number: 1948.201

Photographic Print

Woman in white lace cap & collar; gray toned dress; oval mat

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 62707

Accession Number: 1987.660

Fan

18 thin wooden staves. Exterior staves thicker and decorated to imitate basketweave. Decoration is a moonlit scene predominantly gray background with gray and white assymetrical branches with blossoms outlined in white with yellow centers. Full moon in white at center. On reverse: Gray reeds on...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62708

Accession Number: 1987.681

Fan

13 thin staves hinged at bottom with molded brass ring. Exterior staves are v-shaped interlaced with common twin securing paper to staves. Decoration primarily blue with cream colored blossoms at top and grouped near the middle and branches of white blossoms scattered throughout. On reverse: White...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62709

Accession Number: 1987.682

Fan

12 thin staves painted maroon. Exterior staves are thicker and have cross-hatched carving. Paper has scene of own on a pine tree branch with full moon in background. Two frogs on lilly pads with fishing poles. Magenta sky at top left, green and blue at lower right. On reverse: White background ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62710

Accession Number: 1987.683

Fan

16 thick wooden staves with incised scroll and floral decoration and thin vertical peircing at top. Staves are hinged with brass loop from which hangs a black silk tassel. Exterior staves have similar decoration without peircing. Aqua colored silk attached to staves has scene of two blue birds wi...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile)

GUSN: 62711

Accession Number: 1987.684

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