Historic New England

Jardiniere

Black, bulbous body, flared lip, cross-hatched ornament

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 56142

Accession Number: 1984.113

Kuchenschrank

3 doors, moveable shelves, work surface

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 56143

Accession Number: 1984.516

Chair

White, folding british officer's chair

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56144

Accession Number: 1984.512

Shelf

White

Maker: unknown

Material: Formica (TM)

GUSN: 56145

Accession Number: 1984.528

Brick

Thick, molded, closed block, wavy pattern

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 56146

Accession Number: 1984.336

Mat

Rectangular cocoa mat, rubber backing

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56147

Accession Number: 1984.119

Fire Screen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56148

Accession Number: 1984.509

Table

Homemade; trestle legs, 2-board top

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56149

Accession Number: 1984.514

Table

White; burlap cover; square tapered legs

Date: 1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56150

Accession Number: 1984.515

Wardrobe

White, 2 mirrored doors, shelves

Date: 1922-1935

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56151

Accession Number: 1984.513

Revolving Stand

Chromed base, knob handles, molded edge, greenish-gray top

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 56152

Accession Number: 1984.510

Table

Round, molded top, bamboo legs, metal brackets

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 56153

Accession Number: 1984.503

Desk cabinets with sliding doors. Originally the upper section to the large double desk in the study [1984.135.1]. According to Ise Gropius the desk was a product of the Bauhaus Carpentry Shop which was headed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. It was designed according to our request with filing cabinets an...

Date: 1925

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

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 56154

Accession Number: 1984.135.2

Cupboard

2 sliding doors, adjustable shelves, small ceramic drawers

Date: 1925

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

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

GUSN: 56155

Accession Number: 1984.517

Floor Lamp

Circular base, adjustable shaft, wicker shade

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56156

Accession Number: 1984.504

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56157

Accession Number: 1984.506.1

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56158

Accession Number: 1984.506.2

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56159

Accession Number: 1984.506.3

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56160

Accession Number: 1984.506.4

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56161

Accession Number: 1984.506.5

Chair

Folding porch chair, u-shaped tubular legs, mesh seat & back

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56162

Accession Number: 1984.506.6

Table

Porch type, mesh top, curved legs, circular foot

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56163

Accession Number: 1984.511

Vacuum Cleaner

Cannister type, shop-vac; multi attachments

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Sears, Roebuck and Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 56164

Accession Number: 1984.775

Vase

Molded vase with matte avocado glaze, oblong form, pedestal base, and flared rim.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: Floraline (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 56165

Accession Number: 1984.778

Vacuum Cleaner

Horizontal cannister type, blue-green, wheels, multi access.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Electrolux (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), rubber (material), metal

GUSN: 56167

Accession Number: 1984.776

Portiere

White & black plaid, pinch-pleated tops

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 56168

Accession Number: 1984.118

Picture

Semi-abstract, niche & architrave; "Klassiche Architektur II"

Date: 1927

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

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56169

Accession Number: 1984.120.12

Photographic Print

Mounted, black & white; nude male sculpture

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56170

Accession Number: 1984.115

Wall Mirror

Rectangular, plain molded frame

Date: 1945

Maker: Charles Parker Company (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 56171

Accession Number: 1984.122

Picture

Red disc & meandering vine pattern on black ground

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: Miro, Juan, 1893 (Artist)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56172

Accession Number: 1984.258

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56173

Accession Number: 1984.278.1

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56174

Accession Number: 1984.278.2

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56175

Accession Number: 1984.278.3

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56176

Accession Number: 1984.278.4

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56177

Accession Number: 1984.278.5

Sconce

Bowl-shaped fixture, square back plate, triangular arm

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56178

Accession Number: 1984.278.6

Combined Coatrack/shelf

Tubular steel & glass; bolted to wall & ceiling; glass shelf

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56179

Accession Number: 1984.519AB

Table

Black, square legs, supports, handles; glass top

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56180

Accession Number: 1984.501

Table

Black formica on masonite top, black frame

Date: 1960

Maker: Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: Formica (TM), painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56181

Accession Number: 1984.508

Desk

Large double desk. Left side has four drawers to the left of the kneehole and a full height folio cupboard to the right. Small black painted shelf extends above desk at left end. The right side has four drawers to the left of the kneehole and three open shelves to the right. Drawers alternate color ...

Date: 1925

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

Material: maple (wood), butternut (wood)

GUSN: 56182

Accession Number: 1984.135.1

Electric Lamp

Electric lamp, flat backplate with two horizontal rods and two black cylindrical wood cuffs. Half round shade. Attached to double desk in study [1984.135.1]

Date: 1925

Maker: Brandt, Marianne (Designer) Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 56184

Accession Number: 1984.136.1

Electric Lamp

Electric lamp, flat backplate with two horizontal rods and two black cylindrical wood cuffs. Half round shade. Attached to double desk in study [1984.135.1]

Date: 1925

Maker: Brandt, Marianne (Designer) Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 56185

Accession Number: 1984.136.2