Historic New England

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Patterned fabric with black wavy lines mounted on off-white mat. Possible brown discoloration due to adhesive. Handwritten inscription from artist to Walter Gropius in black ink between lines of design.

Date: 1953

Maker: Albers, Anni

Material: cloth, paper (fiber product), ink, adhesive

GUSN: 247219

Accession Number: 1984.54.120

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

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

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. 1850

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. 1850

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. 1850

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

Clothing Ensemble

Blue wool clothing ensemble, consisting of a jacket with liner; a bodice, and a skirt.

Date: 1902

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 248353

Accession Number: 2002.29.41

Jacket with Liner

a. Blue wool jacket; single-breasted with elaborate floral embroidery on the flaps and the collar. Has three-quarter length angled sleeves with layered silk cuffs. There is a blue corded decoration on the front of the jacket, and possibly a burlap lining inside. b. Removable white cotton liner for ...

Date: 1902

Maker: Kleinert's (Manufacturer)

Material: burlap

GUSN: 248354

Accession Number: 2002.29.41.1a-b

Landscape Painting

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248368

Accession Number: 1969.814

Photographic Print

Photograph depicts Mont Saint-Michel, an island in Normandy, France.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248369

Accession Number: 1969.984

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248371

Accession Number: 1978.342

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Birthday greeting on red paper; handwritten in ink; paper stickers: "P" in American flag colors and design; gold star, church-like building.

Date: 1943

Maker: Bayer, Herbert, 1900-1985 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 248372

Accession Number: 1984.58.1

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Collage birthday card to Walter Gropius from Josep Lluis and Moncha Sert. The central black and white image on photographic paper shows a man and woman in ethnographic dress; the heads of the original couple have been replaced with the heads of Josep Lluis and Moncha Sert.

Date: 1943

Maker: Sert, Josep Lluis, 1902-1983 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic paper

GUSN: 248373

Accession Number: 1984.58.2

Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Two portrait photographs next to each other on an easel; left photograph is of a man and right photograph is of a woman

Date: 1943

Maker: Dorner, Alexander, 1893-1957 (Artist)

Material: photographs, paint (coating), ink, pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 248374

Accession Number: 1984.58.4

Bodice

Blue wool bodice with long sleeves, and silk threaded beading and cording on the front. Has a high collar, and floral lace around the shoulders and the front of the garment. The cuffs have black stripes. There is purple silk ribbon all over the bodice. The front of the bodice has hooks and buttons f...

Date: 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: buttons (fasteners), hooks (fasteners)

GUSN: 248378

Accession Number: 2002.29.41.2

Skirt

Blue wool skirt, with black horizontal stripes across the front. There is a large pleated panel in the middle of the front of the skirt, and a white band around the waist.

Date: 1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248379

Accession Number: 2002.29.41.3

Christmas Stocking

Cotton Christmas stocking; white, with a red toe and heel. There is a red band around the top of the stocking. Two cotton loops are attached at the top so that the stocking can be hung.

Date: 1906

Maker: Stewart, Jane (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 248380

Accession Number: 2002.29.42

Dress

Dress with attached bodice and skirt [A] made of green silk brocade with foliate pattern. Dress has a second [detached] bodice [B] also made of green silk brocade.

Date: 1810-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 251124

Accession Number: 1999.64

Gown

Off white silk gown with Empire style bodice; peach-colored satin waistband/ribbon; hook and eye closure; bodice and skirt decorated with rose motif; sequins, lace, beads.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 251146

Accession Number: 1999.102

Toy Horse-drawn Wago

Molded metal pull toy with three wheels; in shape of wagon pulled by a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, molding (forming), wheels (components)

GUSN: 251273

Accession Number: 1949.800

Doll with Composition Head

Doll with composition head; blue dress with net overdress.

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), cloth, net (textile)

GUSN: 251276

Accession Number: 1949.801

Doll with Porcelain Head

Porcelain head; green and yellow print dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, paint (coating), cloth, printed textile materials

GUSN: 251277

Accession Number: 1949.803

Doll with Porcelain Head

Doll with porcelain head; brick-red dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, cloth

GUSN: 251278

Accession Number: 1949.804

Stool with Three Legs

Stool with three turned legs; ovoid feet; rounded edges on seat; painted white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), paint (coating)

GUSN: 251279

Accession Number: 1949.806

Partial Set of Tableware

Partial soup or luncheon set; Japanoiserie; white; scalloped edge; painted band around edge; bird, insect, floral decoration.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), paint by function, glaze

GUSN: 251280

Accession Number: 1949.807.1-31

Ceramic Tray

Green majolica; card or dresser tray; rectangular.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 251281

Accession Number: 1949.809

"John Gilpin" Alphabet Plates

Child's alphabet plates; depict "John Gilpin" scenes, from the series; alphabet molded into the rim.

Maker: Edge Malkin & Co. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, printing (process)

GUSN: 251282

Accession Number: 1949.810.1-2

Carved Wooden Figurehead

Carved wood; female image; fitted bodice; drape over left shoulder; lower left arm and right had are missing; painted.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251283

Accession Number: 1949.813

Cup

Cylindrical cup with straight sides. Rolled and chased rim. Small footed base.

Date: ca. 1715

Maker: Coney, John (American silversmith, 1655-1722) (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 251284

Accession Number: 2006.44.3159

Portrait of Henry Loring (1792-1866)

Portrait of Henry Loring (1792-1866). Subject is seated on upholstered red chair with wooden handles, in a three-quarter view, wearing a black jacket, red waistcoat, and white shirt. Behind subject is grey drapery. Painting is set in a gold nineteenth century frame.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251374

Accession Number: 2003.26.1

Portrait of Mary Wyer Crehore (1827-1898)

Oval bust length portrait of Mary Wyer Crehore (1827-1898) shows a young woman with gold earrings, lace collar, and brooch attached to plain button-front dress. Daughter of Henry Loring and Elizabeth Tracy Loring. Married Dr Charles Frederick Crehore (2003.26.4). Mother of Frederic Morton Crehore (2...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251375

Accession Number: 2003.26.3

Portrait of Dr. Charles Frederic Crehore (1828-1893)

Portrait of Dr. Charles Frederic Crehore (1828-1893) of Newton, MA; a bearded gentleman seated in a red upholstered chair, three-quarter view. Subject is looking left, holding a cane, with other hand on lap. Husband of Mary Wyer Crehore (2003.26.3) and father of Frederic Morton Crehore (2003.26.5).

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251377

Accession Number: 2003.26.4

Portrait of Frederic Morton Crehore (1858-1919)

Portrait of a seated gentleman, Frederic Morton Crehore (1858-1919), with a mustache; three-quarter view; wearing a dark suit holding a pair of rust-colored gloves. His arm is resting on a table. Husband of Frances Isabel Carter Cregore (2003.26.6), son of Dr. Charles Frederick Crehore (2003.26.4) a...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251383

Accession Number: 2003.26.5

Portrait of Frances Isabel Carter Crehore (1863-1941)

Portrait of a seated matronly woman, Frances Isabel Crehore (1863-1941), in a dark dress, wearing a black ribbon choker and bracelet. She has grey hair parted in center. Wife of Frederic Morton Crehore (2003.26.5).

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251384

Accession Number: 2003.26.6

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251388

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.1

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