Historic New England

Exterior view of Coliseum for the Grand National Peace Jubilee

The Peace Jubilee was held in Boston, MA from June 15-19, 1869. This sepia-toned lithograph with a grey sky shows a fairly realistic representation of buildings but not much detail. The foreground shows people and carriages. Two contracting company names are printed on the front. The materials c...

Date: 1869

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198868

Ref. Code: GC002.02.005

[Landscape of farm buildings and pond]

A Rembrandt-esque landscape, depicting a woodland scene with a farm and a bridge crossing over a pond. Signed in print on the lower left side.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198870

Ref. Code: GC002.02.121

From shore to shore

An allegory of life from childhoold to old age, represented by a group of people apparently out for a day of boating. A poem explains the symbolic journey.

Date: 1857-1907

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198871

Ref. Code: GC002.02.122

John Pounds

A commemorative piece honoring a cobbler who taught poor children for free. A charming awkward composition of John Pound in his shop, teaching children as he repairs a shoe.Given by Jane N. Grew, August 13, 1920.

Date: 1840-1862

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198872

Ref. Code: GC002.02.123

Jenny Lind

A portrait of the young Jenny Lind.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198873

Ref. Code: GC002.02.124

To make the world a decent place to live in--Third Liberty Loan

"Do your part--buy U.S. Government bonds." This advertisement for Third Liberty Loan depicts a dramatic scene of soldiers charging with an American flag in the background.

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198874

Ref. Code: GC002.02.125a

Farm to win "over there"

An advertisement from the U.S. Department of Labor to join the U.S. boys' working reserve. The poster calls the reserve the "Army behind the Army" and encourages recruits to sign up at the nearest high school or in Room 160 at the State House in Boston.

Date: ca. 1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198875

Ref. Code: GC002.02.125d

Washington Allston

Probably a posthumous print by John Sartain, a well-known miniaturist, portrait painter and engraver. Created from Chester Harding's portrait of the artist, and the original portrait was probably done from life.

Date: 1850s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198876

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126a

Fight or buy bonds

A Third Liberty Loan advertisement with a Howard Christy Chandler illustration with "Miss Liberty" imitating "French Miss Liberty."

Date: 1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198877

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126b

My daddy bought me a government bond of the Third Liberty Loan

A vintage bond promotion of the Third Liberty Loan featuring a little girl smiling and clutching her very own bond. She asks the viewer, "Did yours?"

Date: 1915-1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198879

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126c

Remember! The Flag of liberty, support it! Buy U.S. government bonds

Using an immigrant theme, 3rd Liberty Loan depicts the U.S. as a land of opportunity and freedom to sell war bonds.

Date: ca. 1918

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198880

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126d

Over the top for you--Buy U.S. Gov't bonds

Advertisement for war bonds from Third Liberty Loan. Features a young soldier with an American flag.

Date: ca. 1918

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198881

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126e

Buy liberty bonds

A profile portrait of Lincoln with a quotation from the Gettysburg Address in a simulated bronze plaque.

Date: 1915-1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198882

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126f

U.S.A. Bonds--weapons for liberty

This Third Liberty Loan campaign was an appeal through the Boy Scouts of America to encourage youth to sell war bonds. This J.C. Leyendecker illustration tells the story of Lady Liberty being prepared for war by a young scout handing her a sword.

Date: ca. 1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198883

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126g

Ring it again, buy U.S. gov't bonds

This poster for Third Liberty Loan shows the Liberty Bell and Philadelphia as a symbol of U.S. liberty for the war bond effort.

Date: 1915-1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198884

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126h

"Good bye, Dad, I'm off to fight for Old Glory, you buy U.S. gov't bonds"

An advertisement for Third Liberty Loan showing a brave son off to war leaving his dad on the farm.

Date: 1915-1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198885

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126i

Halt the Hun--Buy U.S. Goverment Bonds

Advertisement for war bonds from Third Liberty Loan. Shows an American soldier calmly preventing a German one from harming a mother and child.

Date: 1915-1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198886

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126j

Buy to-day at any bank--buy liberty bonds

A red, white and blue print depicting a shooting target, perhaps symbolizing a target goal for purchasing war bonds.

Date: 1915-1917

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198887

Ref. Code: GC002.02.126k

View in Tremont Street, Boston in 1853

This four part view of Tremont Street shows buildings and street scenes in front.

Date: 1940

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198888

Ref. Code: GC002.02.015

Home of Paul Revere

This black and white etching signed by the artist gives an impressionistic view of the Revere House with small groups of people by the house.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198889

Ref. Code: GC002.02.016

Great National Peace Jubilee and Music Festival, Boston, Mass.

Text below the illustration reads "View of the interior of the Coliseum, St. James Park, the scene on the opening day, June 15 during the singing of the grand chorus 'Glory be to God on high,' from a sketch by our special artist. Published gratuitously as a supplement to no. 717 of Frank Leslie's Il...

Date: 1869

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198890

Ref. Code: GC002.02.017

Christ Church

This shows a view of the spire of Christ Church in the background with minimal detail.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198891

Ref. Code: GC002.02.018

Mercantile building, Summer Street

This color lithograph shows very good detail of a lively street scene with store windows showing outlines of merchandise. It also has good detail of costumes and many different types of carriages.

Date: ca. 1860

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198892

Ref. Code: GC002.02.019

West Boston Bridge

A view of west Boston bridge from the embankment. Done in the style of Whistler or Mnempes.

Date: 1900-1920

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198894

Ref. Code: GC002.02.127

Works of the New England Gas and Coke Company, Everett, Mass.

A view of the works, showing the plant, storage and shipping pier.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198895

Ref. Code: GC002.02.128

Engravings

22 engravings by Forbes after the work of European artists. Probably used for book illustrations.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198896

Ref. Code: GC002.02.129

Outlines and sketches by Washington Allston [A commemorative book]

For careful description, see S.R. Koehler's catalogue of the Works of the Cheney Brothers, Boston 1891. 20 sheets [18 engraved & 2 lithographs]. Original sketches now at the Museum of Fine Arts, Dana Family Bequest.

Date: 1850

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198897

Ref. Code: GC002.02.130

In memory of Sarah Pierce, pioneer in the high education of women [reversed]

Illustration for the front cover of a magazine, winter 1954.

Date: 1932

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198903

Ref. Code: GC002.02.131

Odd Fellows Hall, junction of Tremont and Berkley Streets and Warren Avenue, Boston, Mass., ca. 1871

This lithograph shows good architectural detail on the Odd Fellows building. A street scene shows street car/horse drawn carriage and groups of people. Bright accents of color on clothing.

Date: ca. 1871

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198898

Ref. Code: GC002.02.020

Grand panoramic view of the east side of Washington Street

This view was pulled from a Gleason's Pictorial issue. There is fairly good architectural detail in this three-part panoramic view. Many street scenes showing peddlars, transportation, costume, etc.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198899

Ref. Code: GC002.02.021

Grand panoramic view of the west side of Washington Street

View from a Gleason's Pictorial issue. The three part panoramic view shows fairly good architectural detail and a lively street scene with people and carriages.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198900

Ref. Code: GC002.02.022

George Peabody

Portrait of the philanthropist and founder of the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, George Peabody. Peabody was born in South Danvers, now Peabody, Mass.

Date: 1885-1890

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198974

Ref. Code: GC002.02.151

Governor of the State of Massachusetts, William Eustis Russell

Formal posthumous portrait of William Eustis Russell, Massachusetts governor from 1891-1894.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198978

Ref. Code: GC002.02.152

Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876

This two-toned lithograph shows the Art Gallery at the Centennial International Exhibition, with carriages and people in front.

Date: 1874

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198979

Ref. Code: GC002.02.050

John P. Kennedy

Portrait of John Pendleton Kennedy, novelist and Whig politician.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198981

Ref. Code: GC002.02.153

Horticultural Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876

This lithograph is very good for detail of Horticultural Hall, and also shows people walking in the exhibition grounds.

Date: 1874

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198983

Ref. Code: GC002.02.051

Franklin Pierce

A formal portrait of Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate from New Hampshire.

Date: 1860s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198982

Ref. Code: GC002.02.154

Agricultural Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876

This lithograph presents a detailed view of the Agricultural Hall, as well as showing people, carriages, etc.

Date: 1874

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198984

Ref. Code: GC002.02.052

Caspar Spurzheim, M.D.

This lithograph contains harmful imagery and language regarding the offensive pseudoscience of phrenology. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. H...

Date: 1832

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198985

Ref. Code: GC002.02.155

Grand Reception of the Nobilities of the Nation, at the White House, 1865

This black and white lithograph depicts Abraham Lincoln and other Washington notables at a formal event in the White House. Below the title of the piece it says, "Dedicated to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln." The design of the print shows good architectural detail of the interior of the White House.

Date: 1865

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198986

Ref. Code: GC002.02.053

William H. Seward, U.S. Senator from N.Y.

Portrait of William H. Seward.

Date: 1854

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198988

Ref. Code: GC002.02.156

Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876

This lithograph presents a good view of the Main Building of the Centennial International Exhibition. The print also shows street railways and carriages.

Date: 1874

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198987

Ref. Code: GC002.02.054

Hon. Charles Sumner, The Great Senator, and Statesman

Portrait of Charles Sumner, "The Champion of Civil and Political Equality for the Colored Race."

Date: 1854

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198989

Ref. Code: GC002.02.157

Play Ball

This print is a poster for a ball game between the Tavern Club and the St. Botolph Club. It is printed in sepia color and shows views of the two club buildings, as well as caricatures of team members.

Date: ca. 1904

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198990

Ref. Code: GC002.02.055

George Washington, first President of the United States

One of Stuart's famous portraits of Washington done between 1803-1805.

Date: ca. 1805

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198991

Ref. Code: GC002.02.158

Marriage certificate

This German-language certificate of marriage is for Carl Leyer and Anna Willershausen (?), both of East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It shows various biblical and family scenes around the border, which are gilded with red and black printing.

Date: 1886-02-18

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198992

Ref. Code: GC002.02.056

Daniel Webster at Marshfield

Portrait of Daniel Webster looking out over land at his Marshfield estate. Webster called this estate in Marshfield, Mass. "Green Harbor."

Date: 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198995

Ref. Code: GC002.02.159

Lincoln's First Thanksgiving Proclamation

This proclamation was issued by Gov. Andrew and Abraham Lincoln for Thanksgiving day on August 6, 1863.

Date: 1863

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198993

Ref. Code: GC002.02.057

Christmas, 1863

This is black and white double page spread from Harper's Weekly, December 26, 1863. It shows several small Christmas scenes for "Eve," "Morning" and "Furlough" where a man and woman kiss under a "Welcome Home" banner.

Date: 1863

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198994

Ref. Code: GC002.02.058

Advertisement for life and accident insurance, Travelers' Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn.

This black and white print shows several scenes advertising both Travelers' Insurance and Louis Prang's chromoslithographs: " Prang's American chromos are exact fac-similes of oil paintings. For sale at all art stores." Included in the examples of "chromos" is John Greenleaf Whittier's "Barefoot...

Date: 1870

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198996

Ref. Code: GC002.02.059

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