Historic New England

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1632-B

The image shows an older man with a white beard and mustache, wearing glasses and a suit with a tie. The title identifies him as Benjamin Ives Gilman. He is posed against a plain background, looking slightly to the side.

Date: ca. 1909

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392759

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1632-B

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1633-B

The image is a black-and-white portrait of Benjamin Ives Gilman. He is depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing glasses and a suit with a tie. His arms are folded across his chest, and he is looking towards the camera.

Date: ca. 1909

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392760

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1633-B

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1634-B

The image of Benjamin Ives Gilman features him with a beard and mustache, wearing glasses. He is dressed in a formal suit and tie, looking directly at the camera against a plain backdrop.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392761

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1634-B

Mr. Harris, Clerk of Probate Court, Cambridge, 1635-B

The image shows a man seated and holding an open book. He is wearing a suit and has a mustache. The setting appears to be indoors, with a blurred background. The title identifies the man as Mr. Harris, Clerk of the Probate Court, Cambridge.

Date: 1909-10-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392762

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1635-B

Josiah Johnson Hawes, 1636-B

The image is a portrait photograph of Josiah Johnson Hawes. It features an elderly man with a long white beard and glasses, dressed in a suit. The portrait is oval-shaped and surrounded by an intricately patterned frame. The caption below the portrait includes the name Josiah J. Hawes and copyright ...

Date: 1907-04-04

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392763

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1636-B

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., 1637-B

The image is a portrait of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. at 40 years old. He is seated in a three-quarter pose, dressed in a suit with a vest, bow tie, and white shirt. The background appears neutral, and there is a chair partially visible behind him. The copy of daguerreotype was ordered by Dr. E. H. ...

Date: 1913-09-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392764

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1637-B

William Morris Hunt, 1638-B

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing indoors near a window. He has a long beard and is wearing a suit. The caption on the photograph reads "William Morris Hunt," and it is credited to Baldwin Coolidge in Boston, Massachusetts, with a copyright date of 1906.

Date: 1906-04-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392765

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1638-B

William Morris Hunt, 1639-B

The image is a portrait of a man identified as William Morris Hunt. He has a full beard and is dressed in a suit. The photograph is credited to B. Baldwin Coolidge, with a copyright date of 1906, taken in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1906-04-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392766

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1639-B

William Morris Hunt, 1640-B

The image is a portrait photograph of a man with a long white beard, wearing a dark cap. His attire appears to be dark in color. The bottom of the photograph includes text that reads "William Morris Hunt, Hills & Co. Photographers, Copyright 1905 by Chickering & Co., Boston."

Date: 1905-10-28

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392767

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1640-B

William Morris Hunt, 1641-B

The image is a photograph of a bearded man wearing a cap, facing slightly towards the right. The accompanying text identifies this photograph as the last image of "William Morris Hunt," taken by Baldwin Coolidge in Boston.

Date: 1905-11-25

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392768

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1641-B

Charles T. Jackson, MD, 1642-B

The image is a portrait of Charles T. Jackson, MD, shown on a page of a book. He is wearing glasses and dressed in formal attire with a dark jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie. The name "Charles T. Jackson" is written below the portrait.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392769

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1642-B

Dr. James Jackson, 1643-B

The image is a portrait of an older man identified as Dr. James Jackson. He is wearing a dark jacket and a white cravat. The background appears plain, focusing attention on the subject's face. A copy of the photograph was made for Dr. E. H. Bradford for the Medical Library.

Date: 1913-10-13

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392770

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1643-B

Crawford W. Long, MD, 1644-B

The image is an engraving of Crawford W. Long, M.D. It includes his name prominently below his portrait, alongside a reference noting him as the "Discoverer of Anaesthesia." The text mentions his demonstration using sulphuric ether on James M. Venables in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, on March...

Date: 1907-01-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392771

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1644-B

Theodore Lyman Jr. 1834-35, 1645-B

The image is a portrait of Theodore Lyman Jr. from 1834-35. It depicts him in profile, facing to the right, with finely detailed hair and clothing. The portrait is framed within an oval shape, and the name "Theodore Lyman Jr." along with the year "1834-35" is inscribed below the image. It was photog...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392772

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1645-B

Theodore Lyman Jr. 1834-35, 1646-B

The image is a portrait of Theodore Lyman Jr. from the year 1834â35. It features a side profile of a man with short hair, displayed within an oval frame. The name "THEODORE LYMAN JR. 1834â35" is inscribed below the portrait.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392773

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1646-B

Emily (Marshall) Otis, Painting by Chester Harding, 1647-B

The image depicts a framed painting of Emily (Marshall) Otis by Chester Harding. The painting features a woman seated, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves. The frame is ornate with decorative floral designs. Photographed for D Lothrop and Co.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392774

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1647-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1648-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait of Reverend Cotton Mather by Peter Pelham. Mather is depicted wearing a formal garment with a clerical collar. The portrait is oval-shaped and includes an inscription with Cotton Mather's name and additional text below the image.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392775

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1648-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1649-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait by Peter Pelham depicting Reverend Cotton Mather. The portrait shows Mather in an oval frame, wearing a period-appropriate clerical collar and attire. His hair is styled in curls, and he is positioned facing forward. There is text below the portrait, which includes ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392776

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1649-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1650-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait of Reverend Cotton Mather, engraved by Peter Pelham. Mather is depicted in formal attire, including a white clerical collar, with an oval frame around the portrait. Below the image, there is text identifying him and providing additional information. The portrait is ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392777

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1650-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1651-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait of Reverend Cotton Mather by Peter Pelham. It depicts a man with curly hair, dressed in clerical attire, featuring a high-collared shirt. The name "Cottonus Matherus" is inscribed at the bottom of the print.

Date: 1913-12-05

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392778

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1651-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1652-B

The mezzotint by Peter Pelham depicts Reverend Cotton Mather. He is shown in an oval portrait, wearing a clerical collar and a dark robe. Mather has long, curly hair and a composed expression. The text below the image includes his name and titles as well as some Latin inscriptions.

Date: 1913-12-05

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392779

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1652-B

Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court, 1842-1847, 1653-B

The image shows a daguerreotype photograph of four men seated behind a draped table. The men are dressed in 19th-century formal attire, with suits and bow ties. It was photographed for the Century Co.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392780

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1653-B

Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court, 1842-1847, 1654-B

The image daguerreotype four men seated behind a cloth-covered bench, representing the Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court between 1842-1847. The men are dressed formally, wearing dark suits with white shirts. The frame around the image is decorative with an intricate pattern.

Date: 1900-08-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392781

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1654-B

Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court, 1842-1847, 1655-B

The image shows four men seated behind a table or bench, dressed in formal attire, likely judicial robes, as part of the Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court during 1842-1847. The photograph is framed and appears to be an early type of portrait.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392782

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1655-B

Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court, 1842-1847, 1656-B

The image shows four seated men, members of the Massachusetts Bench of the Supreme Court from 1842 to 1847. They are positioned behind a draped table and are dressed in formal attire. The photograph was taken at the Mahogany Room, Supreme Court, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392783

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1656-B

Richard Mather, 1657-B

The image shows an illustration of Richard Mather with a beard and a cap, holding an open book in one hand. The words "Richardus Mather" are written above, with a signature or inscription at the bottom of the drawing. The illustration appears to be part of a larger book. The photograph was taken at ...

Date: 1908-08-12

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392784

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1657-B

Mr. Monroe, 1658-B

The image depicts a man, Mr. Monroe, with a prominent mustache and neatly combed hair, wearing a suit with a buttoned-up jacket and a visible shirt collar. The man is posed against a plain background.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392785

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1658-B

Wendell Phillips, 1659-B

The image is a framed portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie, identified as Wendell Phillips. The frame has decorative floral patterns along the borders. The upper part of the image background is dark with faint handwritten text above the portrait. The photograph was taken for Miss Marion T. Bennet...

Date: 1911-11-24

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392786

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1659-B

Lemuel Shaw, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, 1660-B

The image shows a seated man wearing 19th-century formal attire, including a dark jacket, waistcoat, and white shirt. There is a label at the bottom left with the name "Lemuel Shaw" and the dates "chief judge 1830â1860." The setting includes a plain background and an armchair. The photograph was t...

Date: 1900-08-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392787

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1600-B

Lemuel Shaw, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, 1661-B

The image shows a seated man identified as Lemuel Shaw, who served as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He is wearing formal attire, which includes a dark coat and a vest, with a white collar and cravat. The photographic setting appears to be indoors.

Date: 1900-08-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392788

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1661-B

Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 1662-B

The image shows an older man sitting in a chair beside a desk in an interior setting. He is wearing a long coat and has his hand resting on his head, with a pensive expression. The wall behind him features patterned wallpaper, and there are shelves holding books above the desk. Various papers and it...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392789

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1662-B

Albert Thorndike, 1663-B

The image is a framed portrait of an individual identified as Albert Thorndike. The person appears to be an older man with a full beard and is wearing glasses. The frame is ornate with decorative detailing.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392790

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1663-B

Harriot Taylor Upton, 1664-B

The image shows a woman seated and posing for a portrait. She is wearing a detailed dress with embellishments and has her hand resting near her chin. Her hair is styled up, and she is sitting on a patterned chair against a plain backdrop.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392791

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1664-B

Harriot Taylor Upton, 1665-B

The image features a woman seated in a chair, Harriot Taylor Upton. She is wearing an elegant dress with decorative details. Her hand rests thoughtfully on her cheek as she gazes to the side. The backdrop behind her is a dark fabric.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392792

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1665-B

Simon Bradstreet, 1673-B

The image shows a framed portrait of Simon Bradstreet, who served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1679 to 1686 and in 1691, according to the sign above the painting. The portrait is elaborately framed with intricate details, and the background curtain is visible behind it.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392793

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1673-B

Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan, 1674-B

The image features a framed portrait of Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan. The subject is depicted wearing a headdress adorned with a large bow and lace, and appears to be gazing slightly to the side. The ornate frame surrounding the portrait is decorated with intricate floral designs.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392794

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1674-B

Alexandre Vattemare, 1666-B

The image is a black-and-white oval portrait of a man with mid-length hair. He is wearing a suit with a bow tie. The photograph was taken at the New York Public Library for Miss Adelaide R. Hasse.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392795

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1666-B

Military Commission Certificate

Black and gilt molded frame w/ glass; encloses military commission of Joshua Coffin, dated June 8, 1767, Boston.

Date: 1767

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25260

Accession Number: 1941.1672

Fireplace shovel

Dished, bell-shaped iron shovel, head on plain round metal shaft; ring-and-vase brass handle terminating in round knob finial.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25261

Accession Number: 1963.111A

Chest

Six-board chest; hinged lid has simple quarter-round molding on all four sides; dovetailed front and back; till with door tenoned into sides. Painted and stained red.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25262

Accession Number: 1963.198

Andirons

Front legs are paired reverse S-curved shapes w/ volutes which support a tapered, fluted column terminating in a Doric capital. Round ribbed brass finial. Plain peg rear legs.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25263

Accession Number: 1963.200AB

Wall mirror

Wall mirror. Veneered mahogany, paint, glass. Painted inscription on back: "Glass/ J. Nowlton/ Newburyport." Wide, rectangular, molded frame veneered in mahogany with central rectangular glass.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Nowlton, J. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25264

Accession Number: 1963.204

Drawing

Brown-tone wash drawing of clapboards "cabin" or one-room building, w/ inscription: "Still sits the schoolhouse by the road, a ragged beggar sunning". Drawing features a schoolmasters desk at lower right corner. Behind glass; molded oak frame. Pencil inscriptions: "Mrs E(?) H C--/ Went--Road/--Mass ...

Date: 1894

Maker: Thurlow, Frank (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25265

Accession Number: 1963.206

Drawing

Plain molded mahogany veneered frame and glass; polychrome watercolor drawing of T. Coffin House in background and two men moving a boat in the foreground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25266

Accession Number: 1985.333

Side chair

Side chair. Unidentified woods; paint; caning. Grain-painted and striped. Wide crest rail with rounded shoulders. Shaped stile support. Solid vasiform splat. Scrolled front seat rail with caned seat. Cylindrical side and rear stretchers, rectangular front stretcher. Rests on curved front legs a...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25267

Accession Number: 1985.360

Foot warmer

Wooden carrying case w/ wire bail handle. Case is mortise and tenon construction w/ four turned supports joining top and bottom. Tin case has hinged door w/ ring handle. All four sides display punched decoration of heart inside circle. Inside tin case is a dished tin tray w/ applied handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25268

Accession Number: 1985.369A-C

Eruption of Vesuvius

Subject is the eruption of Vesuvius with Italian inscription at the lower edge. Handwritten tag on back reads: "Coffin House/ No. 5 High Street/ Newbury/ Mass." Second tag reads, "The eruption of Vesuvius in 1794 destroyed the town of Torre del Greco by a stream of lava estimated to contain more tha...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25269

Accession Number: 1985.370