Historic New England

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

Fan

8 thin wooden staves hinged at bottom with molded brass ring. End staves V-shaped with thread attaching white paper painted gray and black with assymetrical branches and white flowers. On reverse: gray and black tones with assymetrical floral mtifs of spiky blossoms.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62712

Accession Number: 1987.685

Fan

Two carved staves, rounded top, tapers to circle amd baluster form base with single peirced hole for shaped brass loop. Assorted floral, pagoda, and figural motifs carved on staves. High relief carved guards depicting figures, pagodas and dense foliate background. Magenta silk ribbon intertwined ...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 62713

Accession Number: 1987.686

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of old man wearing a ruffled blouse. Black on white print.

Date: 1813

Maker: Smith, I. R. (Publisher) Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Artist) Williams, Max (Framer)

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

GUSN: 62714

Accession Number: 1987.1477

Game Counter

63 FISH SHAPED:SCALES W/RND. MEDALLION ON REVRS; 18 RECT:FLORL

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mother of pearl

GUSN: 62715

Accession Number: 1987.680

Spectacles

Oval frames with bifocal lenses; wire earpcs. with oblong loop ends.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 62716

Accession Number: 1987.687

Nib

Rectangular with 18 semi-circular slots on ea. edge; 13 nibs in place

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Washburn & Robinson (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 62717

Accession Number: 1987.688

Spaniel

Molded; mottled brown & orange slip glaze; octag. base; textrd hair

Date: 1850

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Maker)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 62718

Accession Number: 1987.661

Tray

Rectangular with convex sds, rolld lip; 2 piercd hndls; black with bl & or. floral

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 62719

Accession Number: 1987.662

Blanket

Checkerboard weave; natural, pnk, & rose check; rose satin bindng

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62159

Accession Number: 1984.651

Ashtray

Circular; exterior textured matte black; interior shiny red-or with black running figure

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 62160

Accession Number: 1984.104

Vase

Cylindrical with black semi-matte glaze on white body

Date: 1930

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Ceramics Workshop (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 62161

Accession Number: 1984.223.3

Vase

Cylindrical with black semi-matte glaze on white body

Date: 1930

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Ceramics Workshop (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 62162

Accession Number: 1984.223.1

Carpet

Off white; thin; basketweave; bound edges; tacked to floor

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 62163

Accession Number: 1984.263

Rug

White low pile; laid over wall-to-wall carpet; cut to fit furn

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: jute (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 62164

Accession Number: 1984.264

Curtain

White, sheer widow curtain with pinchpleated tops, plain weave; architectural track rods. One of a pair.

Date: 1938-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass

GUSN: 62165

Accession Number: 1984.265.1

Curtain

White, sheer widow curtain with pinchpleated tops, plain weave; architectural track rods. One of a pair.

Date: 1938-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass

GUSN: 62166

Accession Number: 1984.265.2

Dressing Table

1 drawr. rt; rectangular top with rounded front; black & white; affixed to wall

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum, pine (wood)

GUSN: 62167

Accession Number: 1984.267

Cupboard

Deep; base recessed at frnt; 1 drawer above door; demilune pull

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Possibly Jenney, Caspar (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62168

Accession Number: 1984.268

Wastebasket

Natural; horiz. stitched rows form canted sides; yellow bottom

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62169

Accession Number: 1984.270

Photograph

Woman reclining in chair on second. floor porch; black and white; mounted

Date: 1968

Maker: Damora, Robert (Photographer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 62170

Accession Number: 1984.271

Print

Black and white print abstract composition of two rough squares at bottom and three vertical lines

Date: 1970

Maker: Shinoda, Toko (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62171

Accession Number: 1984.272

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; polished edges; mounted vertical with 6 steel tabs screwed in.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62172

Accession Number: 1984.275

Cotton Holder

Cube shaped with diag. slit top; black & wh. striped vinyl; loop hndl

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: foam (material form), vinyl

GUSN: 62173

Accession Number: 1984.276

Shelf

Chromed brackets with oval bckplts; attachd. to wall; glass shelf

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62174

Accession Number: 1984.277

Alarm Clock

Sm, square with integral case of black & wh. sqs; face silver&black with dots

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Bulova (Maker)

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

GUSN: 62175

Accession Number: 1984.279

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: 62176

Accession Number: 1984.291.1

Pillow Cover

Rectangular pillow cover; twill weave of black stripes alternating with black and white herringbone stripes.

Date: 1935-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 62177

Accession Number: 1984.294

Comforter

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

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62178

Accession Number: 1984.295.1

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: 62179

Accession Number: 1984.297.1

Throw Rug

Black rectangular throw rug with rounded corners. Short cut pile stitched to a cream backing.

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Callaway Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62180

Accession Number: 1984.302

Pillow

Thick, rectangular pillow with a handstitched black cover

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62181

Accession Number: 1984.328

Throw Blanket

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

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62182

Accession Number: 1984.332.1

Throw Rug

Small black rectangular throw rug with rounded corners. Short cut pile on cream backing.

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Callaway Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62183

Accession Number: 1984.369

Pillow

White ribbed chenille pillow with zippers on side.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62184

Accession Number: 1984.395.1

Side Chair

Chair one piece bent tubular steel frame; D-shaped seat and back black with caning

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

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

GUSN: 62185

Accession Number: 1984.495

Vase

Wide, deep, straight sides; flat bottom; colorless; polishd. edges

Date: 1938-1940

Maker: Aalto, Alvar (Finnish architect and designer, 1898-1976) (Designer) Possibly Kosta Boda (Manufacturer)

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 62186

Accession Number: 1984.505

Box

Oval box with flaring sides; hinged lid; basketweave; clasp; yellow. liner

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62187

Accession Number: 1984.645

Box

Circular; machine stitched with straight sides; removeable top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 62188

Accession Number: 1984.646

Purse

Rectangular with hinged lid; black; strap handle with comb; red lining

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cardboard, pine (wood), vinyl

GUSN: 62189

Accession Number: 1984.647

Pillow Cover

Rectangular; handwoven; with zipper on one side; horizontal stripes alternating black and gray.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 62190

Accession Number: 1984.648

Shawl

Rectangular black coarse weave shawl with horizontal white cotton threads; eight pink and green tassels.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 62191

Accession Number: 1984.649

Table Runner

Gold; black fringed edges; hemmed ends

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62192

Accession Number: 1984.650

Box

Rectangular with top; black & wh printed marbleized covering; case blue

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: balsa (wood), cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62193

Accession Number: 1984.652

Ironing Board

Folding; with metal support rods; padded top yellow print

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62194

Accession Number: 1984.750

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62195

Accession Number: 1984.788

Wastebasket

Yellow; braids stitched together in horiz. bands; multicolr. ext

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62196

Accession Number: 1984.138

Shower Curtain

Silver gray; vertical embossed ribs; wh. metal grommets; machine stiitching.

Date: 1950

Maker: Sears, Roebuck and Company (Vendor) Possibly Harmony House (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62197

Accession Number: 1984.301

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