Historic New England

Door of the Bartlett-Atkinson House, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-820

The image shows the door of the Bartlett-Atkinson House in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The entrance features a prominent pediment supported by two pilasters and the door itself has a fanlight above it. Steps lead up to the door, flanked by railings, and a bollard is visible on the right. The faÃ§ade...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376962

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-820

Fireplace and mantel in the Nichols House, Harris Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-821

The image shows a detailed fireplace and mantel in the Nichols House on Harris Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts. The mantel is ornamented with intricate moldings and decorative elements. Above it hangs a framed picture of a ship. Two lamps and small framed pictures are placed on the mantel. A radi...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376963

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-821

McIntire Garrison House, York, Maine, GN-822

The image depicts the McIntire Garrison House in York, Maine. It showcases a large, two-story wooden structure with two chimneys, set on a slight hill. Five people are sitting or reclining on the grass in the foreground and there is a wooden fence and additional buildings visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376964

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-822

Interior of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, before destruction of a fire in April 1920, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-824a

The image shows the interior of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts, before it was destroyed by a fire in April 1920. The church interior features rows of pews leading to an ornate altar area with a cross. A large chandelier hangs prominently from the ceiling and an organ is vi...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376965

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-824a

Interior of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, before destruction of a fire in April 1920, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-824b

The image shows the interior of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts, before it was destroyed by fire in April 1920. The church features rows of pews, an organ on the left, and a central altar adorned with a cross. Above the altar, a large chandelier with multiple lights hangs f...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376966

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-824b

Dr. Peter Toppan House, High Road, Newbury, Massachusetts, GN-825a

The image depicts the Dr. Peter Toppan House located on High Road in Newbury, Massachusetts. It shows a two-story wooden house with multiple windows and two chimneys, surrounded by a wooden fence. Leafless trees frame the scene in the foreground.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376967

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-825a

Dr. Peter Toppan House, High Road, Newbury, Massachusetts, GN-825b

The image shows the Dr. Peter Toppan House located on High Road in Newbury, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story structure with shingled siding and a steeply pitched roof. There is a picket fence in front of the house and trees are visible nearby.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376968

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-825b

John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, Haverhill, Massachusetts, GN-826

The image shows the birthplace of John Greenleaf Whittier in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story structure with several windows and a central chimney. In the foreground, there is a wooden bridge over a small body of water, with bare trees surrounding the area.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376969

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-826

Unidentified historic house, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-827

The image depicts an unidentified historic house located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story wooden structure with a hip roof, multiple chimneys, and shuttered windows. A prominent entrance is centered on the front facade, featuring a small gabled porch. Trees and a low fence sur...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376970

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-827

Rooster on Unitarian Church, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-828

The image shows a rooster weathervane associated with the Unitarian Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The rooster is mounted on a stand and surrounded by a wreath or arrangement of flowers.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376971

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-828

Door of Wolfe Tavern, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-831

The image shows the entrance of Wolfe Tavern in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The entrance features a set of double doors topped with an arched window. Stone steps lead up to the door, flanked by railings and small bushes on either side. Two columns support a balcony above the entrance.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376972

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-831

Tomb of Sir William Pepperrell, Kittery Point, Kittery, Maine, GN-832

The image depicts the tomb of Sir William Pepperrell located at Kittery Point in Kittery, Maine. The tomb is a stone structure set amidst a grassy area surrounded by trees.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376973

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-832

Portrait of Joshua Coffin, historian, GN-837a

The image is a portrait of Joshua Coffin, identified as a historian. He is depicted with white hair, wearing a formal jacket, and a bow tie.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376974

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-837a

Portrait of Joshua Coffin, historian, GN-837b

The image is a portrait of Joshua Coffin, identified as a historian. He is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a bow tie. His hair is light-colored and styled with side parts.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376975

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-837b

Parson Goodrich House, Georgetown, Massachusetts, GN-838b

The image depicts the Parson Goodrich House located in Georgetown, Massachusetts. It is a wooden, two-story building with a gabled roof and central chimney. Several people are visible in front of the house, interacting and standing around the entrance. The building is surrounded by open grassy land ...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376976

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-838b

Fireplace in the John Greenleaf Whittier House, Haverhill, Massachusetts, GN-839a

The image shows a fireplace in the John Greenleaf Whittier House in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The fireplace is made of brick and features a metal pot hanging over the hearth. In front of the fireplace are various tools and a spinning wheel is positioned to the right side. Additionally, there are ite...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376977

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-839a

Fireplace in the John Greenleaf Whittier House, Haverhill, Massachusetts, GN-839b

The image shows a brick fireplace in the John Greenleaf Whittier House in Haverhill, Massachusetts. A kettle is suspended over the hearth, with andirons positioned in front. To the right of the fireplace is a spinning wheel. Various fireplace tools are also visible.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376978

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-839b

Door of Perkins House, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-841

The image shows the entrance of the Perkins House in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It features a central door with an arched transom window above, flanked by side windows. Several steps lead up to the door from the sidewalk and there are two small columns on either side at the bottom of the steps. The...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376979

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-841

Quaker Meeting House, GN-842a

The image depicts a Quaker Meeting House. It is a white, wooden structure with a gabled roof, surrounded by a white picket fence. There are several windows with shutters and a door centered at the front. Leafless trees and neighboring buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376980

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-842a

Quaker Meeting House, GN-842b

The image shows a Quaker Meeting House surrounded by trees and enclosed by a white picket fence. The building is simple in design, with horizontal siding, a pitched roof, and shuttered windows.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376981

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-842b

Parson Goodrich House, Georgetown, Massachusetts, GN-838a

The image shows the Parson Goodrich House, located in Georgetown, Massachusetts. It is a two-story wooden structure with three visible windows on the upper level and a central entrance with a gabled porch. The house is set in a grassy area with trees in the background and a few people are seen near ...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376982

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-838a

West Elementary School (Male), Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-844

The image shows West Elementary School in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It is a brick building with a sloped roof and a chimney. The school is surrounded by a white picket fence and there are several trees in the vicinity. A dirt road runs parallel to the school grounds.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376983

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-844

Pearson-Leigh House, Newbury, Massachusetts, GN-847a

The image depicts the Pearson-Leigh House in Newbury, Massachusetts. A house is situated on a grassy rise, bordered by trees and a dirt road leading up to it. There are outbuildings in the vicinity, set against an open landscape with a clear sky.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376984

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-847a

Pearson-Leigh House, Newbury, Massachusetts, GN-847b

The image depicts the Pearson-Leigh House located in Newbury, Massachusetts. The house is positioned on a slight hill, with a dirt path or road leading up to it. In the foreground, there is a fence and some grassy areas. Other structures and trees appear in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 376985

Ref. Code: PC038.01.009.GN-847b

Birdcage

Wire and wood cage w/ circular hook upon wood acorn-shaped finial and domed top. Small spires on corners, wood and wire spring door, 2 mold-blown glass bottles (one pink, one colorless) w/ faceted bottom and circular sun motif above; hole in back and above for water. Cage bottom encloses sliding dra...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24745

Accession Number: 1963.115

Portrait of Lucy Kimball Coffin

Pen inscription on back reads: "Lucy Kimball Coffin, wife of Edmund Coffin." (married in 1809). Head and shoulders portrait of woman facing left, in white lace cap tied underneath the chin. Softly shaded background. White pastel, black charcoal on brown paper. Gilt molded wood frame, under glass.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 24746

Accession Number: 1963.118

Wall mirror

Rectangular form. Frame comprised of columnar ring turned half-balusters enclosing a rectangular mirrored glass surmounted by a polychrome eglomise panel featuring a young girl with doll dancing across stage. Original backboard intact. Inscription in pencil on back.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 24747

Accession Number: 1963.119

Secretary

Secretary desk. Mahogany veneer, unidentified wood, baize, brass. Mahogany veneer over unidentified secondary wood; green baize insert on writing surface. Deeply molded cover cornice with flat molded top. Molded apron surmounted by two large drawers with large round knobs. Interior painted a dul...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24748

Accession Number: 1963.120

Fireplace shovel

Part of fireset. Shovel has ball-shaped finial w/ two ring turnings and vase shaped shaft. Shovel pan is bell shaped.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24749

Accession Number: 1963.201A

Fireplace tongs

Part of fireset. Tongs have ball-shaped finial w/ two ring turnings and vase shaped shaft. Tongs have round steel shafts ending in flat round pincers.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24750

Accession Number: 1963.201B

Side Chair with Quilted Seat

Painted black (new) banister-back side chair. Arched scroll surmounts four turned and split baluster shaped banisters which fit into molded lower rail. Stiles turned to match balusters and topped with vase-and-ball finials. Rectangular seat, reupholstered with Victorian pieced quilt pattern ("Baby's...

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 24751

Accession Number: 1975.179

Commemorative Bonbon Dish

White rectangular form dish with canted sides and molded gilt edge with semi-luner fish handle. Well has black and white transfer printed image of the Coffin House.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Osgood, Edward (Retailer)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 24752

Accession Number: 1985.91

Photographic print

Reproduction of a daguerreotype showing 3 Coffin children seated. Printed imitation matting w/ cyma border and organic motifs. Shaped and molded wood picture frame. Back inscribed: "Edmond B./ Sarah C./ Mary C./ Lunt". Direct descendants of Tristam Coffin.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24753

Accession Number: 1985.92

Glass plate negative

Glass negative of the oil painting (1963.98B) in the best parlor which is a 3/4 length picture of Mrs. Colman. Box marked "The Forbes Insoluble dry plates. C. & V. E. Forbes Rochester, New York. Proprietors & Sole Manufacturers, Brilliant. This brand of dry plates has special chemical qualities by w...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: C. & V. E. Forbes (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24754

Accession Number: 1985.93

Basket

Round tall basket w/ diamond-shape weave above woven area.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 24755

Accession Number: 1985.94

Drawing

Charcoal drawing of a house w/ smoke coming out of the chimney. Frame is flat-hardwood, sides w/ incised lines and extending "v" shaped end. Corners have applied 3-leaf motif.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24756

Accession Number: 1985.95

Jamb hook

Vasi-shape wall plate w/ rectangular socket and "c" hook ending in urn shape finial.

Date: 1780-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24757

Accession Number: 1985.99

Knocker

Multiple knobbed finial above oval name plate, marked "C. Coffin". Cyma knocker w/ oval knock plate. Spool and oval bottom plate.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24758

Accession Number: 1985.96

Newspaper clipping

Picture of Glen Charles Gordon (1833-1885), British General serving in China, Africa and India, riding camel w/ "Gordon Memorial at Chatham" marked below. Textured tan matting. Framed in oak w/ rounded edge and small stylized floral motif interior.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24759

Accession Number: 1985.97

Quilt Piece

Quilted patchwork scrap with samples of brown plaid fabric and red copper plate print of tree and half of a woman, brown floral border on cream-colored fabric.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24760

Accession Number: 1985.98

Vase

Hand carved vase-form soapstone connected by floral motif w/ patterned base. Modeled in creme and coral. No marking.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 24761

Accession Number: 1985.100

Coal stove

Cast inscription reads: "Cox Warren Morrison & Co/ Troy NY Pat N. 1854." Second inscription reads: "Diadem." Black cast iron body. Three pierced feet support wide ash shelf w/ ribbed shell pattern. Bulbous body of stove is decorated w/ fluting on rear faces and foliate forms and volutes w/ stamping ...

Maker: Cox Warren Morrison & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24762

Accession Number: 1985.101

Cane

Carved handle in shape of cloven hoof and foreleg; natural twig shaped shaft, painted and varnished brown; metal-wrapped base.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24763

Accession Number: 1985.105

Cane

White ceramic knob handle; brown painted and varnished natural twig shaft ending in metal tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24764

Accession Number: 1985.106

Cane

Black painted natural twig shaft surmounted by round knob handle and scribed ivory ring.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24765

Accession Number: 1985.107

Photographic print

Black print on brown paper (probably newspaper faded brown). Photographically reproduced print of Abraham Lincoln, seated, w/ book on his lap reading to his son Todd. Simple molded wooden frame w/ brown stain. Two newspaper articles glued to back, "Lincoln" and Abraham Lincoln".

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24766

Accession Number: 1985.108

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Printed bust-length portrait, marked below "Daniel Webster." Handmade. Oval frame consisting of cardboard with rows of fragmented pine cones and two small groups of whole pine cones at top and bottom.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24767

Accession Number: 1985.109

Moonlight

By tradition entitled "Moonlight." Scene of Greenport, Long Island, New York. Painting of house and landscape with moon. Beaded and reeded border with raised edge on wooden composition frame.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Attributed to Hubbard, Whitney A. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 24768

Accession Number: 1985.110

Match safe

Cartouche form w/ crowning fleur de lis and hole pierced in top for hanging. Carved basket weave motif overall. Center has small box w/ cartouche. Sandpaper oval strike plate below. Marked on back "Papa Coleman" (sic).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24769

Accession Number: 1985.111

Miners' Birdcage

Rectangular wooden miners' bird cage; vertical wooden bars subdivided by horizontal bars; one wall with vertical removable wires and wide horizontal wooden band; pottery drinking cup attached inside and 2 perching bars. No bars.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 24770

Accession Number: 1985.112

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