Historic New England

Lolling Chair

Straight legs with beaded outer edge on brackets. "H" stretchers with beaded outer edges, rear stretcher, curving arms, serpentine crest, upholstered back and seat.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56120

Accession Number: 1969.105

Hairbrush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval hairbrush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56121

Accession Number: 1972.34A

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular buffer brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56122

Accession Number: 1972.34B

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular nail brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56123

Accession Number: 1972.34C

Box

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular manicure case.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56124

Accession Number: 1972.34D

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Hairbrush w/ handle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56125

Accession Number: 1972.34E

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56126

Accession Number: 1972.34F

Shoehorn

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Shoehorn.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56127

Accession Number: 1972.34G

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Black and white engraving of Benjamin Franklin; half-length view, wearing hat. Reproduction of original mezzotint. Black and gilt frame; glass.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Cochin, N. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56128

Accession Number: 1972.76

Tall flat identical head and foot board with circular rod at top. Flanked by half applied columns with brass capitals and bases. Semi circular leg and rounded feet on one side and squared legs and feet on the other. Wide scooped out side rails.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Attributed to Irving & Casson (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56129

Accession Number: 1980.101

Sheet

Off-white linen sheet with center seam. "L.C." embroidered in blue at bottom center.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 56130

Accession Number: 1985.640

Trivet

Rectangular grid, interlocking strips of wood, clear finish

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 56131

Accession Number: 1984.787

Desk Lamp

Green enamelled shade, 2 bulb sockets, beaded chain pull

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Horax (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56132

Accession Number: 1984.311

Mat

14 LARGE SQUARES, DIAGONAL PATTERN

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56133

Accession Number: 1984.330

Stool

White; thin, overhanging top; square legs

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Knauer, Gustav (Furniture worker)

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 56134

Accession Number: 1984.312

Carpet

Dark brown, low-cut pile, wall-to-wall

Date: 1973

Maker: unknown

Material: pile (textile component), jute (fiber), nylon

GUSN: 56135

Accession Number: 1984.112

Table

Black, u-shaped tubular legs, diamond pattern wire-mesh top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56136

Accession Number: 1984.507

Wastebasket

Oval shaped, straight sides, plaited straw, dark stain

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, weaving

GUSN: 56137

Accession Number: 1984.127

Wastebasket

Black, circular form with lip

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56138

Accession Number: 1984.132

Desk Lamp

Brown; molded base, petal socket, flexible arm, round shade

Date: 1937-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56139

Accession Number: 1984.163

Tray Stand

Adjustable tubular form, removable black tray, silver legs

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56140

Accession Number: 1984.266

Armchair

Curved bamboo arms, legs, bound with rattan, d-shaped seat

Date: 1938-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 56141

Accession Number: 1984.502

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

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

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