Historic New England

Winter Floral Arrangement Bowl

Straight sided, cream-colored bowl originally used to hold winter or holiday floral arrangement. Bowl sides have ribbed texture except for area where a decal of holiday greens, holly berries and pine cones tied with a red bow knot is applied. Bottom of bowl is marked FTD / FTDA for Florists' Transw...

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 62055

Accession Number: 1984.771.1

Knife Sharpener

Hand cranked; on wall bracket; crank with black knob; 2 stones at left

Date: 1925

Maker: Dazey Churn & Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), stone (rock), metal, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 62056

Accession Number: 1984.774

Jug

Green, transparent; pear shape; flttnd. circular spout; ruffled dec.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 62057

Accession Number: 1984.825

Grater

Rectangular; plastic frame with depression for grater; flanged ends; white

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62058

Accession Number: 1984.826

Tart Pan

Pan with flat bottom & low fluted sides; inner bottom removable

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62059

Accession Number: 1984.827

Saucepan

Small, white; flat bottom, straight sides with flaring rim; handle

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: Finel (Maker)

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 62060

Accession Number: 1984.828

French Fry Cutter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62061

Accession Number: 1984.829

Dish Holder

Bottom has rectangular metal plate pierced; perp. rods with dowel handles

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62062

Accession Number: 1984.830

Electric Hot Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62063

Accession Number: 1984.831

Tool Box

Rectangular with hinged lid; red with black handle; ctr. front latch; int. tray

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62064

Accession Number: 1984.59

Sculpture

Cross-section of log with circle of nails; nat. color thread web

Date: 1960

Maker: Pfammatter, Erika (Artist)

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62065

Accession Number: 1984.109

Engraving Plate

Architecture USA postl. stamp series; white frame; grey & burg. matt

Date: 1982

Maker: U.S. Postal Service (Maker)

GUSN: 62066

Accession Number: 1984.173

Achievement Certificate

Gold medal certificate; copy of letter; black frame with grey matte

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62067

Accession Number: 1984.222

Picture

Black and blue pencil form perspective. lines leading to rectangular in the distance.

Date: 1978

Maker: Barron, Harris (Artist)

Material: collage (technique), paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 62068

Accession Number: 1984.246

Picture

Plate punched with a spiral of dots; dull, polished patina

Date: 1940-1969

Maker: Kepes, Gyorgy (Artist)

Material: copper (metal), punching (surface marking technique)

GUSN: 62069

Accession Number: 1984.249

Print

Nasturtiums in slightly abstract composition; black on white

Date: 1970

Maker: Isaacs, C. (Artist)

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 62070

Accession Number: 1984.257

Curtain

White cotton string knotted in checkerboard pattern forming net; with metal rings.

Date: 1937-1938

Maker: Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62071

Accession Number: 1984.303.1

Curtain

White cotton string knotted in checkerboard pattern forming net; with metal rings.

Date: 1937-1938

Maker: Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62072

Accession Number: 1984.303.2

Curtain

White cotton string knotted in checkerboard pattern forming net, with metal rings.

Date: 1937-1938

Maker: Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62073

Accession Number: 1984.303.3

Curtain

White cotton string knotted in a checkerboard pattern forming a net; with metal rings.

Date: 1937-1938

Maker: Knoll Associates (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62074

Accession Number: 1984.303.4

Painting

Rectangular; abstract geom; black formica with incised white rectangular & cubes

Date: 1949

Maker: Albers, Josef, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: Formica (TM), particle board

GUSN: 62075

Accession Number: 1984.304

Hat

This circular hat is woven from tan-toned plant materials in an openwork lattice pattern. The crown in worked in a six-pointed star pattern.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62076

Accession Number: 1984.305

Picture

Abstract comp; metal shavings on orange paper ground; gray mat

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 62077

Accession Number: 1984.307

Commemorative Certificate

Black matte certificate printed in german, all caps, in red and gold

Date: 1977

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62078

Accession Number: 1984.365

Abstract Composition

Abstract composition; large oval form in center with scattered red, yellow, and blue dots.

Date: 1949

Maker: Filipowski, Richard E., 1923-2008 (Artist)

Material: ink, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 62079

Accession Number: 1984.399

Speaker

Installed in wall

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 61723

Accession Number: 1984.48.6

Drapery

Wht. with slight slub; textured open weave; paired pinchpleats top

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: fiberglass

GUSN: 61724

Accession Number: 1984.111.4

Vase

Circular vase with flattened top; black fading to gray; multiholed

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 61725

Accession Number: 1984.596

Match Holder

Sm. cylindrical covered box; straight sides; lid; black with tan interior.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 61726

Accession Number: 1984.60

Side Chair

Tubular u-shaped seat, back and base, white stretched covering.

Date: 1925-1926

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

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

GUSN: 61727

Accession Number: 1984.99.3

Side Chair

Tubular u-shaped seat, back and base, white stretched covering.

Date: 1925-1926

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

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

GUSN: 61728

Accession Number: 1984.99.5

Side Chair

Tubular u-shaped seat, back and base, white stretched covering.

Date: 1925-1926

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

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

GUSN: 61729

Accession Number: 1984.99.6

Vase

Globe shaped, short neck with thick rim; slight depression bottom

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 61730

Accession Number: 1984.343

Hat

Black straw hat with round, low crown & flat brim; black velvet band; elastic chin strap

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 61731

Accession Number: 1984.361

Teapot

Porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Domed shaped white body with glossy glaze. Angular handle on teapot and lid. Foot ring on base.

Date: 1969

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) Rosenthal (Manufacturer) De Sousa, Katherine, 1945 (Designer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61732

Accession Number: 1984.476.1AB

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher with glossy and matte black glaze, angular handle.

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) Rosenthal (Manufacturer) De Sousa, Katherine, 1945 (Designer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61733

Accession Number: 1984.476.2

Sugar Bowl

Porcelain sugar bowl with glossy and matte black glaze. Angular handle on lid.

Date: 1969

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Manufacturer) De Sousa, Katherine, 1945

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61734

Accession Number: 1984.476.3AB

Teacup and Saucer

White body, deep circular bowl with flat bottom; appld. angular handle

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61735

Accession Number: 1984.476.4

Teacup and Saucer

White body, deep circular bowl with flat bottom; appld. angular handle

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61736

Accession Number: 1984.476.5

Teacup and Saucer

White body, deep circular bowl with flat bottom; appld. angular handle

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61737

Accession Number: 1984.476.6

Teacup and Saucer

White body, deep circular bowl with flat bottom; appld. angular handle

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61738

Accession Number: 1984.476.7

Teacup and Saucer

White body, deep circular bowl with flat bottom; appld. angular handle

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61739

Accession Number: 1984.476.8

Saucer

Circular saucer with glossy black glaze. Foot ring on base.

Date: 1968

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer) McMillen, Louis A. (Designer) Rosenthal (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61740

Accession Number: 1984.476.9

Vase

Globular lower section with wide flaring rim at shoulder; black

Date: 1900-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61742

Accession Number: 1984.55

Lazy Susan/Revolving Stand

White marble circular top cemented to square metal rotating base

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), metal

GUSN: 61743

Accession Number: 1984.102

Salad Server

Flat handle with squared off end; ovoid spatulate bowl

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61744

Accession Number: 1984.460.1

Salad Server

Flat handle with squared off end; ovoid spatulate bowl

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61745

Accession Number: 1984.460.2

Ashtray

Heavy, square; slight greenish tint; dished int. with rounded cornr

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 61746

Accession Number: 1984.461

Tumbler

Tall, cylindrical; clear; molded texture

Date: 1970

Maker: H. J. Stotter, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 61747

Accession Number: 1984.463.2

Teapot

Round body, curved spout, loop handle; flaged lid with finial; white

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Arzberg (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61748

Accession Number: 1984.464AB

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