Historic New England

Desk-blotter Holder

Rectangular, vinyl corners

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Harvard Cooperative Society (Retailer)

Material: cardboard, imitation leather

GUSN: 56257

Accession Number: 1984.169

Sculpture

Foot

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Anbotz (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56258

Accession Number: 1984.158

Sculpture

Egg-shaped

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Anbotz (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56259

Accession Number: 1984.159

Paperweight

Polished, egg-shaped agate

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56260

Accession Number: 1984.71

Weight

Circular, flat, ball finial

Date: 1920

Maker: Wollferts, J. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 56261

Accession Number: 1984.144

Hand Bell

Simple, molded-edged bell, wooden handle

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56262

Accession Number: 1984.166

Paperweight

Dark, amethyst-colored

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56263

Accession Number: 1984.210

Paperweight

Small, engraved cube

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56264

Accession Number: 1984.216

Photograph

Color, full-length male before abstract mural

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56265

Accession Number: 1984.227

Redwood Fragment

Setion of redwood, bark peeled

Maker: unknown

Material: redwood (wood)

GUSN: 56266

Accession Number: 1984.178

Box

Square bow with a hinged lid, black fabric covered and red silk lined.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cedar (wood), cotton (textile), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 56267

Accession Number: 1984.161

Paperweight

Clear, polished block

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56268

Accession Number: 1984.141

Box

Carved gourd; reddish-tan; horiz. bands with figs, foliage, animals

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gourd

GUSN: 56269

Accession Number: 1984.176

Picture

Small plaque, geometric shapes

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56270

Accession Number: 1984.181

Bull

Bull, tail missing; matte finish

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56271

Accession Number: 1984.206

Figurine

Facial features, hollow body, flat bottom

Date: 1900-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56272

Accession Number: 1984.286

Figurine

Bird-like, brown & black patina, plexiglass frame

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56273

Accession Number: 1984.80

Animal Figurine

Turkey-shaped bowl

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 56274

Accession Number: 1984.287

Flowerpot

Straight sided, cylindrical, unglazed

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56275

Accession Number: 1984.214

Magnifying Glass

Convex lens, lucite frame, handle

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Coil (Maker)

Material: Lucite (TM)

GUSN: 56276

Accession Number: 1984.68.1

Magnifying Glass

Convex lens, lucite frame, handle

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Coil (Maker)

Material: Lucite (TM)

GUSN: 56277

Accession Number: 1984.68.2

Print

Print depicting a black coiling snakeon a white and black zig-zag background

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Pierce (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), woodcut (process)

GUSN: 56278

Accession Number: 1984.242

Figurine

Figure of a man, unfired cream-colored body

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 56279

Accession Number: 1984.90

Cigarette Box

Black with tan interior

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 56280

Accession Number: 1984.200.2

Embossing Stamp

Hand-press fixed to pine base

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56281

Accession Number: 1984.207

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

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

Rolling Chair

Chair with swivel seat, stainless steel base, molded plastic back. Four casters.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Saarinen, Eero, 1910-1961 (Designer) Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material), nylon, foam (material form)

GUSN: 56186

Accession Number: 1984.150

Letter Rack

5 sided cube, sides form feet, 6 sloping shelves

Date: 1925-1937

Maker: Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56187

Accession Number: 1984.167

Chair

Chair with arched shaped back, rounded seat; Black and white upholstery; Splayed tubular legs with chrome disk feet.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Saarinen, Eero, 1910-1961 (Designer) Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: pine (wood), nylon, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56188

Accession Number: 1984.226.1

Broom

Hand-held, plaited palm leaves, leather thong

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56189

Accession Number: 1984.673

Sculpture

Bent rods supporting free swinging cube; central oval with sunburst. Skull at center.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), wire

GUSN: 56190

Accession Number: 1984.282

Box

Chinese characters in lid, base

Date: 1800-1984

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), ink

GUSN: 56191

Accession Number: 1984.644

Light Meter

"Leica-meter-2"; 2 in leather cases in original box

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: Leitz, E. (Maker)

GUSN: 56192

Accession Number: 1984.643

Cigar Box

Hinged lid; stamped

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56193

Accession Number: 1984.642.1

Pencil Compass

Adjustable needle & lead points, knurled knob

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Ecobra (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56194

Accession Number: 1984.641

Badge

Boxed badge & "AIA" lapel pin

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56195

Accession Number: 1984.143

Box

Red & gold fabric-covered, with removable lid

Date: 1981

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 56196

Accession Number: 1984.155B

Typewriter Cleaner

Flat case with tools

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Olivetti (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 56197

Accession Number: 1984.640.1

Typewriter Brush

Wooden handled brush with plastic bristles

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Olivetti (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56198

Accession Number: 1984.640.2

Ruler

Small, green

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Olivetti (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56199

Accession Number: 1984.640.3

Picture Frame

White museum clip

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56200

Accession Number: 1984.639.1

Escutcheon

Circular, heavy disc lock plate

Date: 1925

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer)

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 56201

Accession Number: 1984.638.1

Key Case

Tan folding case, 4 hooks for keys

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 56202

Accession Number: 1984.637

Picture Frame

Museum clip with white card

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56203

Accession Number: 1984.636

Lens

Bifocals in paper envelope

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56204

Accession Number: 1984.632A

Lens

Bifocals in paper envelope

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56205

Accession Number: 1984.632B

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