Historic New England

Bookend

Rectangular with rounded cornrs; black; gold stencilld. dec. ea. end; geom. des.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Soennecken (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62105

Accession Number: 1984.2383

Dressing Table

Rectangular black shelf with shiny finish; two chromed supports. fixed to wall

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62106

Accession Number: 1984.319

Wall Mirror

Rectangular pc. glass with polished edges; screwed to wall

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 62107

Accession Number: 1984.320

Electric Lamp

Wht. dish shpd. shade; chromd. socket top; lattice expansion arm.

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: fiberglass, plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62108

Accession Number: 1984.321

Ceiling Lamp

Spot type lamps; bolted to ceiling; porcln. sockt; cone shp. shd.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, porcelain

GUSN: 62109

Accession Number: 1984.322.1

Ceiling Lamp

Spot type lamps; bolted to ceiling; plastc. sockt; cone shp. shd.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62110

Accession Number: 1984.322.2

Picture

Horiz. format; abstract faces/ovoids; white with black & tan; 5 sheets

Date: 1950

Maker: Milian, Raul, 1914 (Artist)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 62111

Accession Number: 1984.323

Collage

Cream rectangular glued to masonite; watercolor spots; metal lower rt

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: collage (technique), Masonite (TM), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62112

Accession Number: 1984.324

Blanket

Ivory in thick fleecy weave; satin machine stitched binding.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62113

Accession Number: 1984.325.1

Blanket

Ivory in thick fleecy weave; satin machine stitched binding.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62114

Accession Number: 1984.325.2

Blanket

Ivory; thick fleecy weave; satin binding; discarded.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62115

Accession Number: 1984.325.3

Blanket

Orange with black & natural bands; diag. twill weave; self-fringe ends

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 62116

Accession Number: 1984.326

Blanket

Heavy; broad orange & white horiz. stripes; fringed ends; repp weave

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62117

Accession Number: 1984.327

Curtain

White, sheer widow curtain with pinchpleated tops, plain weave; architectural track rods.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass

GUSN: 62118

Accession Number: 1984.329.1

Portiere

White; heavy; coarse basketweave type; hndstitched bottom hem

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 62119

Accession Number: 1984.331.1

Portiere

Door curtains, white, heavy, coarse basketweave type; handstitched bottom hem.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 62120

Accession Number: 1984.331.2

Printer's Rack

Rectangular pc. plywood with applied alt. convex & concv. pcs. forming slots

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62121

Accession Number: 1984.333

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with woven cover; black & white striped pattern; zipper closure.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Nettle Creek (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62122

Accession Number: 1984.334.1

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with woven cover; black & white striped pattern; zipper closure.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Nettle Creek (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 62123

Accession Number: 1984.334.2

Throw Pillow

Square; black vinyl with pipe trim; large.side round flat button enter front

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 62124

Accession Number: 1984.335.1

Throw Pillow

Square; black vinyl with pipe trim; large.side round flat button enter front

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 62125

Accession Number: 1984.335.2

Butterfly

Brwn & tan with broad wingspan; mounted in glass box; cream liner

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material), metal, wood (plant material), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 62126

Accession Number: 1984.345

Book Rack

Double rack; open teardrop shape in center; bentwood construction

Date: 1935-1940

Maker: Isokon, Ltd. (Manufacturer) Riss, Egon (Designer)

Material: birch (wood), laminating

GUSN: 62127

Accession Number: 1984.358

Electric Lamp

Tubular; circular base with iron weight; arm bends 90 degr. suppt. fixt

Date: 1925-1930

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

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

GUSN: 62128

Accession Number: 1984.359

Blanket

Ivory; very fine weave, no fleece; matching satin binding

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Chatham (Manufacturer)

Material: rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62129

Accession Number: 1984.364.1

Bottle

Dark green glass bottle with a globular body, narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60962

Accession Number: 1942.1846

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60963

Accession Number: 1942.1847.1

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal)

GUSN: 60964

Accession Number: 1942.1847.2

Map-"Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova"

Map depicting portions of the east coast of North America with pictoral elements including tall ships, bears, Native Americans, and canoes. Hand-colored. Appears to be a page from an atlas.

Date: 1675-1774

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60965

Accession Number: 1942.1848

Map of Boston

Framed map of the town of Boston and of Boston Harbor.

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60966

Accession Number: 1942.1849

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60967

Accession Number: 1942.1851.1

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60968

Accession Number: 1942.1851.2

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in a military uniform with epaulets, a cravat, and a cape. In a round frame.

Date: 1775-1815

Maker: Rietti, M. (Maker)

GUSN: 60969

Accession Number: 1942.1852

Figurine of a Man and a Woman

Green, white, and red figurine of a standing man and a seated woman with a tree between.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60970

Accession Number: 1942.1853

Fruit Bowl

Brown oval lattice work basket with applied leaves, flowers, and branches.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60971

Accession Number: 1942.1855

Print

Calligraphic writing around a portriat of George Washington with angels and masonic imagery. Framed.

Date: 1817

Maker: AFTER Tyler, Benjamin O. (Maker) Maverick, P. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60972

Accession Number: 1942.1856

Electric Lamp

Lamp with a candlestick base with a lobed, weighted foot and baluster shaft.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 60973

Accession Number: 1942.1857

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60974

Accession Number: 1942.1858.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60975

Accession Number: 1942.1858.2

Rinser

Oval wine glass cooler with a scalloped rim with swan's head handles, painted red with fruit decorations.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60976

Accession Number: 1942.1860

Mug

Cream and blackcylindrical mug with an ear-shaped handle and a transfer printed decoration of a boxing match.

Date: 1788-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60977

Accession Number: 1942.1861

Mug

Blue, buff, black, and gilt cylindrical mug with a strap handle and decoration of checked bands and a ship.

Date: 1795-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mocha ware

GUSN: 60978

Accession Number: 1942.1862

Box

Oval box with grained decoration, a hinged lid, and oval handle and latch, and a red interior.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60979

Accession Number: 1942.1863

Box

Oval box with barrel construction, painted teal and blue with black floral stencils on lid.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: Foskett, S. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 60980

Accession Number: 1942.1864

Jug

Brown jug with a bulbous body, a narrow mouth, two strap handles, and an incised band.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60981

Accession Number: 1942.1865

Compote

Pink, yellow, and white compote shaped like a nautilus shell on an oval base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60982

Accession Number: 1942.1866.1

Compote

Pink, yellow, and white compote shaped like a nautilus shell on an oval base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60983

Accession Number: 1942.1866.2

Platter

White, rectangular platter with canted corners and a fluted lip.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 60984

Accession Number: 1942.1867

Planter

Oval planter with pierced red and yellow sides, a scroll base, and a conforming liner.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60985

Accession Number: 1942.1869

Megaphone

Conical red megaphone with a circular collar.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60986

Accession Number: 1942.1870

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