Historic New England

Chair

Tubular u-shaped seat, back and base, stretched coverings.

Date: 1925-1926

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

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

GUSN: 56422

Accession Number: 1984.99.2

Chair

Tubular u-shaped seat, back and base, stretched coverings.

Date: 1925-1926

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

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

GUSN: 56423

Accession Number: 1984.99.4

Armchair

Continuous tubular base, l-shaped seat & back, black canvas

Date: 1926

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

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

GUSN: 56424

Accession Number: 1984.100

Dining Table

Round, white top, 6-sided pillar, tripod base

Date: 1925

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

Material: brass (alloy), caning, Formica (TM), iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 56425

Accession Number: 1984.101

Electric Floor Lamp

Cylindrical shaft, flat circular base, flaring "dish" shade.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Kandem (Manufacturer) Possibly Brandt, Marianne (Designer)

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

GUSN: 56426

Accession Number: 1984.107

Coral

Large, white-beige, many-branched

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 56427

Accession Number: 1984.62

Salt and Pepper Set

Salt & pepper

Date: 1967-1970

Maker: Tukilik (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56428

Accession Number: 1984.103

Saltshaker

Rectangular box holds salt, open aluminum case accepts box

Date: 1967-1970

Maker: Tukilik (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56429

Accession Number: 1984.103.1

Pepper Shaker

Cube holds pepper; open, black, aluminum case accepts shaker

Date: 1967-1970

Maker: Tukilik (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material), Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56430

Accession Number: 1984.103.2

Abstract Painting

Abstract painting of geometric shapes in grays, blue, black, and white. Fabric, paper, and wood with divided compartments.

Date: 1963

Maker: McMillen, Louis A. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56431

Accession Number: 1984.105

"G7a"

Painting of abstract bars in beige, rose, pink, gray, and pale yellow on a black ground. Oil paint on plastic. White painted wood frame with plain profile.

Date: 1925

Maker: Moholy-Nagy, Laszlo, d. 1945 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56432

Accession Number: 1984.106

Ceiling Fixture

Flat circular plate, refracting lens in central opening

Date: 1937

Maker: Kliegl Brothers (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 56433

Accession Number: 1984.525

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56434

Accession Number: 1984.490.1

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56435

Accession Number: 1984.490.2

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56436

Accession Number: 1984.490.3

Plate

Black, circular, shallow foot rim

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Carole Stuppell Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56437

Accession Number: 1984.490.4

Tray

Black; square, straight-sided, round-edged, flat-bottomed

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 56441

Accession Number: 1984.531

Vase

Clear, spherical with rolled lip

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56442

Accession Number: 1984.606

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; in conforming welded frame; affixed to wall above sink

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56443

Accession Number: 1984.128

Wall Fixture

Light bulbs screw into a short collar in the center of a wall mounted disc

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56444

Accession Number: 1984.520.1

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

Rod & coil rack

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56210

Accession Number: 1984.631

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: 56211

Accession Number: 1984.226.2

Picture Frame

Empty frame

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56212

Accession Number: 1984.630

Jardiniere

White, circular body, shallow foot rim, straight sides

Date: 1970

Maker: Architectural Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 56213

Accession Number: 1984.592

Tool Cabinet

Gray cabinet; 18 plastic drawers filled with hardware

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Akro. Mills (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56214

Accession Number: 1984.613

Vase

Straight sides, flaring rim, brown-green; 3 openings at top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56215

Accession Number: 1984.600

Vase

Black, hand-formed bulbous body, round bottom, narrow neck

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56216

Accession Number: 1984.73

Letter Organizer

Cube shaped letter organizer with seven enclosed shelves, painted black.

Date: 1925-1937

Maker: Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56217

Accession Number: 1984.135.3

Eyeglasses

Black frames; rounded lenses

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56218

Accession Number: 1984.629

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