Historic New England

The Common, Dana, MA., 27157-A

The image shows the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. Prominent features include a large building with columns and several other structures in the distance. A grassy area is visible in the foreground, bordered by dirt roads. Trees and a flagpole are also present in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373293

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27157-A

The Common, Dana, MA., 27158-A

The image shows a view of the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. The scene includes a dirt road curving around a grassy area enclosed by a white fence. Several tall trees stand along the road and within the common area. In the background, there are buildings, including houses, and a structure with a ste...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373294

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27158-A

Group of adults in front of Congregational Church, North Dana, Dana, MA., 27159-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373295

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27159-A

Mount L Hotel, North Dana, Dana, MA., 27160-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373296

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27160-A

Quinsigamond Hand Pumper, Shrewsbury, MA., 27161-A

The image features the Quinsigamond hand pumper, a vintage firefighting apparatus, situated outdoors in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It has large wooden wheels and long handles extending from its sides, with the word "Quinsigamond" visible on the side. The pumper is positioned next to a building, and ...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373297

Ref. Code: PC031.001.010.27161-A

Warren Mandell Elm, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27162-A

The image shows a large, expansive elm tree, known as the Warren Mandell Elm in Nichewaug, Petersham, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a wooden building with multiple windows, with stone walls nearby.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373298

Ref. Code: PC031.001.008.27162-A

Nichewaug Proper, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27163-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373299

Ref. Code: PC031.001.008.27163-A

H.C. Grover House, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27164-A

The image depicts the H.C. Grover House in Nichewaug, Petersham, Massachusetts. It is a white, two-story house with a sloped roof and several windows with dark shutters. The house is surrounded by trees, and there is a pathway leading up to it. A person is seated near the tree to the left of the hou...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373300

Ref. Code: PC031.001.008.27164-A

Congregational Church, Greenwich, MA., 27165-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373301

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27165-A

Unidentified interior, Greenwich, MA., 27166-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373302

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27166-A

Looking down on Davis Pond, Greenwich, MA., 27167-A

The image depicts a landscape view overlooking Davis Pond in Greenwich, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large tree on a grassy slope. Beyond the tree, a body of water is visible, with hills rising in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373303

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27167-A

Bridge at lake outlet, Greenwich, MA., 27168-A

The image shows a bridge at the outlet of a lake in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The bridge spans over a body of water, surrounded by dense trees and foliage on both sides.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373304

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27168-A

Man in horse carriage, Greenwich, MA., 27169-A

A man is seated in a horse-drawn carriage in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The carriage has large wooden wheels, and the horse is standing next to a fence with open fields and trees in the background. The man is wearing a hat and holding the reins.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373305

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27169-A

Water fountain in pond, Greenwich, MA., 27170-A

The image shows a water fountain in the center of a pond in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The surroundings include several residential buildings and trees lining the perimeter of the pond.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373306

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27170-A

Two women in a Ford, Greenwich, MA., 27171-A

The image shows two women sitting in a Ford automobile on a dirt road in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The vehicle is facing forward with a visible license plate. There are trees and a wooden fence lining the road.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373307

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27171-A

Graves with flowers, Greenwich, MA., 27172-A

The image shows graves adorned with a large arrangement of flowers, in Greenwich, Massachusetts. In the background, there are visible headstones set in a field, with one prominently standing on the right side of the image.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373308

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27172-A

Woman with group of children, Greenwich, MA., 27173-A

A group of women and children are seated outdoors on a bench in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The women are surrounded by the children, some of whom are sitting on their laps or next to them. In the background, there are several large houses with porches and visible trees.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373309

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27173-A

La Plante Family, Greenwich, MA., 27174-A

The image shows eight members of the La Plante family from Greenwich, Massachusetts. There are five men and three women in the group. Two elderly individuals, a man and a woman, are seated in the front row. The others are standing behind them, with trees and a fence visible in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373310

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27174-A

Family of five, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27175-A

The image shows a family of five posed in front of a leafy backdrop in Greenwich, Massachusetts. On the left, a man holds a young child dressed in light clothing. Seated next to him is a woman in a high-collared blouse, holding hands with a girl in a checkered dress. Another girl in a similar checke...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373311

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27175-A

Family of five, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27176-A

The image shows a family of five seated outdoors in front of a leafy backdrop in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The group consists of two adults and three children. The man, wearing a bowler hat, sits on the left with a pipe in his mouth, holding one of the children. The woman, dressed in light-colored c...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373312

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27176-A

Dam at end of Quabbin Lake, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27177-A

The image depicts a dam at the end of Quabbin Lake in Greenwich, Massachusetts. A person is seen sitting in a cart drawn by a horse on a grassy area next to the dam. The surroundings include water flowing over the dam and a backdrop of trees.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373313

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27177-A

Harry Fish Family, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27178-A

The image depicts the Harry Fish Family. Ten individuals, including men, women, and children, are posed outdoors in front of trees. The individuals are arranged in three rows, with some seated and others standing behind them.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373314

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27178-A

Water fountain in pond, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27179-A

The image depicts a water fountain in a pond located in Greenwich, Massachusetts. Surrounding the pond are trees and what appear to be residential buildings or structures in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373315

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27179-A

Snuffbox

Circular body consisting of lid fitted to conforming bottom; burled wood veneer; circular inlaid decoration in centers of top and bottom.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4311

Accession Number: 1977.613AB

Inkwell

Cube-shaped colorless glass body; circular mouth fitted with hinged brass top with inner cap device that screws closed; designed for travel.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 4312

Accession Number: 1977.614

Buttonhook

Elongated steel shaft with crook hook end; simply turned and shaped wooden handle.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4313

Accession Number: 1977.615

Tape Measure

Muslin tape measure with steel ring attached at beginning; printed black numerals; originally designed to be housed in a case; case missing.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 4314

Accession Number: 1977.616

Busk

Non-functional souvenir busk with flattened rectangular shaped body with rounded ends; hole in handle, probably for hanging; low relief decorative carving of floral, grape and bird motif with traces of polychrome highlights; once had circular inlay details (probably mother-of-pearl).

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4315

Accession Number: 1977.617

Ruler

15" rule with various scales printed and lightly impressed; possibly originally a 24" or 36" rule.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4316

Accession Number: 1977.618

Engravings on British Sites

Four images on folded circular paper; views of The Crystal Palace, Thames Tunnel, The Thames Tunnel, and a riverview; handcolored engravings designed for optical viewer or "magic lantern" type toy.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Mathewson, J.J. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 4317

Accession Number: 1977.619

Tieback

Black transer-printed bust length portrait of woman with large, brimmed hat on circular white enamel field; set into circular brass frame with molded edge and concentric ringed decoration; mounted on turned shank with iron screw.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint, iron (metal)

GUSN: 4318

Accession Number: 1977.620

Box

Rectangular shape with dovetailed corner construction; designed for conforming lid (missing); use undetermined; possibly trinket box.

Date: 1785-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4319

Accession Number: 1977.621

Shell

Shallow, squat conch-type shell of type used for cameos; salmon, pink and white tones throughout; probably collected in Victorian period for use as decoration or doorstop.

Date: 1855-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 4320

Accession Number: 1977.622

Lamp

Bulbous half-round, late ginger jar form terminating in flat circular base; course white/grey clay body; underglaze cobalt blue enamel docoration in stylized landscape (very minimal willow-type pattern); fitted to electricity; permanently attached to circular carved teakwood stand (Japanese).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, teak (wood), underglazing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 4321

Accession Number: 1977.623

Portrait of John Quincy Adams

Fragment of an unframed engraving of John Quincy Adams, seated in library.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4322

Accession Number: 1977.624

Game

Box: Plain rectangular wooden slide top box; lid with octagonal paper label with print of bird on branch painted with colored varnishes (flaking off) in red, yellow and green. Contents: Folded sheet labelled "Advertisement" with directions to the game, two small books with hard covers. Part I of des...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Johnson, J. (Publisher) Riso, W. (Engraver) Manning, T.S. (Printer) Rakestraw, J. (Printer)

Material: birch (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4323

Accession Number: 1977.625

Fan

Hand-held souvenir fan; accordian folded, arched triangular paper body; blue paper printed with major building views of Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4324

Accession Number: 1977.626

Telescope

Single wooden cylinder fitted with brass enclosed eye piece and cylinder telescopic unit; eye piece and opposite lens with circular brass sliding covers.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4325

Accession Number: 1977.627

Napkin Ring

Wide-band rings of blonde wood; natural varnished interior with plaid printed papers (representing Scottish clans) applied to exterior; high-gloss decoupage type varnish over paper; probably souvenirs. .1) "Tartan" plaid.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: découpages (visual works), paper (fiber product), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4326

Accession Number: 1977.628.1

Napkin Ring

Wide-band rings of blonde wood; natural varnished interior with plaid printed papers (representing Scottish clans) applied to exterior; high-gloss decoupage type varnish over paper; probably souvenirs. .2) "Caledonia" plaid.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: découpages (visual works), paper (fiber product), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4327

Accession Number: 1977.628.2

Napkin Ring

Wide-band rings of blonde wood; natural varnished interior with plaid printed papers (representing Scottish clans) applied to exterior; high-gloss decoupage type varnish over paper; probably souvenirs. .3) "Stuart" plaid.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: découpages (visual works), paper (fiber product), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4328

Accession Number: 1977.628.3

Commemorative Medal

Painted bronze-colored circular medallion with classical profile head at center wearing head band labelled "FLORA."

Date: 1934

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 4329

Accession Number: 1977.629

Balance Scale

A) Plain six-board nailed box; lid attached with brass wire pintle-type hinge, closing with hook on top of lid into loop through lid; inside lid with paper label "A TABLE of the Weight and Value of Coins, as they pass in New England" giving equivalents for different coins, e.g. "A Guinea," "Half Joh...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 4330

Accession Number: 1977.630AB

Vase

Rounded club-shaped body with long trumpet-shaped neck flaring outward at circular mouth; painted in pale flesh tone with gilt highlights at rim and base; broad medial white band with classical-revival style decoration of winged Greek/Roman toga wrapped woman with cornucopia in one arm and laurel in...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 4331

Accession Number: 1977.631.1

Vase

Rounded club-shaped body with long trumpet-shaped neck flaring outward at circular mouth; painted in pale flesh tone with gilt highlights at rim and base; broad medial white band with classical-revival style decoration of winged Greek/Roman toga wrapped woman with cornucopia in one arm and laurel in...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 4332

Accession Number: 1977.631.2

Chamberstick

Cylindrical cann with cylindridal socket mounted in center; undulating mouth with applied band of pseudo-gadrooning; sides pierced with diamond, scroll, dot and fleur-de-lis motif and ova/medallions with bellflower swags; bead edged handle with elaborate thumb spur; three balls applied to inside of ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), gadrooning, piercing, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 4333

Accession Number: 1977.632A

Snuffer

Conical snuffer with shaft handle terminating in ball; bracket on side to fit in socket on mug opposite handle.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 4334

Accession Number: 1977.632B

Pitcher

Wide cylindrical neck on bulbous body terminating in round foot; copper lustre glaze with bands of yellow and blue on broad neck; wide band of yellow on body, highlighted with brush strokes of copper lustre; deep curvilinear mouth, lobed on outside lower edge, forming spout; C-scroll handle with mol...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 4335

Accession Number: 1977.633

Bowl

Circular bowl form with two plain C-shaped handles applied at opposite sides just below rim; eight panelled sides tapering to a round foot; silver lustre exterior and gilt interior glazes over clay body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 4336

Accession Number: 1977.634

Landscape with River

Polychrome landscape: two figures in foreground stand at edge of water (center midground); water surrounded by trees and partial view of cottage to left; possibly architectural ruins at center background set in between low hills; panel painted green drab color on back and edges to prevent warpage; f...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 4337

Accession Number: 1977.635

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