Historic New England

Martha Washington, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 84-C

The image is a painting of Martha Washington, created by Gilbert Stuart. It shows her head and upper torso in a partially completed state. She is depicted with her hair styled and wearing a white garment. The frame around the portrait is ornate with decorative elements.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393099

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.84-C

Martha Washington, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 85-C

The image is a painting by Gilbert Stuart titled "Martha Washington." It features a portrait of Martha Washington, focusing primarily on her head and shoulders. Her hair is styled, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Date: 1905-11-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393100

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.85-C

Unidentified Man, 86-C

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an oval portrait featuring a man with white hair styled back, wearing a buttoned jacket and a high-collared shirt. The portrait is mounted with pins on a backing board.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393101

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.86-C

Stillman Boyd Allen, 87-B

The image features a black and white portrait of a man identified as Stillman Boyd Allen. He has a full beard and is wearing a suit with a tie. The image is taken from a side profile, focusing on his head and shoulders.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393102

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.87-C

Unidentified Woman, 88-C

The image is a portrait of an unidentified woman. She is depicted in an oval frame, with an elaborate and intricately detailed border. The woman has her hair styled away from her face, and she is wearing an off-the-shoulder garment. The background is plain.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393103

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.88-C

Nelly O'Brien, Painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 89-C

The image depicts a painting titled "Nelly O'Brien" by Sir Joshua Reynolds. It shows a woman seated with a gentle expression, wearing an elegant dress and jewelry, including a pearl necklace. The background features trees and foliage, and there is a smaller depiction of a female figure in the bottom...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393104

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.89-C

Sketch of a Camp in Readville, Massachusetts, 90-C

The sketch depicts a camp in Readville, Massachusetts. Several tents are arranged in a line, with individuals visible near the entrances. A large tree stands prominently in the background, near another tent. The surrounding landscape includes open fields and low stone walls.

Date: 1903-06-20

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393105

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.90-C

Watson and the Shark, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 91-C

The painting "Watson and the Shark" by John Singleton Copley depicts a dramatic scene at sea. A group of men in a boat are attempting to rescue another man from a shark. The man in the water reaches out towards the boat, while another figure in the boat leans over with a harpoon or spear aimed at th...

Date: 1909-06-11

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393106

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.91-C

Wild Geese in Flight, Painting by Winslow Homer, 92-C

The image depicts a framed painting titled "Wild Geese in Flight" by Winslow Homer. The scene shows several geese flying over a natural landscape of dunes and vegetation. In the foreground, a goose lies on the ground among the bushes. The painting is surrounded by an ornate frame.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393107

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.92-C

William Tyler, Painting by Joseph Badger, 97-C

The image shows a portrait of a man identified as William Tyler, painted by Joseph Badger. The man has long hair and is wearing a dark garment with a light-colored collar. The painting is framed with a decorative border.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393108

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.97-C

Samuel Phillips Savage, Painting by John Singlton Copley, 98-C

The painting depicts a man seated at a table, holding a pen and a book. He has long, light-colored hair and is wearing formal attire of the time. Several books are stacked on the table beside him.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393109

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.98-C

Sarah Tyler (Mrs. Samuel Phillips Savage), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 100-C

The image is a painting by John Singleton Copley depicting Sarah Tyler, also known as Mrs. Samuel Phillips Savage. She is portrayed seated with one hand resting on her lap and the other beside her. She is wearing a bonnet and elaborate clothing with visible details on the sleeves and bodice. The bac...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393110

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.100-C

Appeal to the Great Spirit, 122-C

The image features the statue "Appeal to the Great Spirit," depicting a Native American man seated on a horse with his arms raised and head tilted upward. The statue is positioned in front of a building, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Date: 1912-10-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393111

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.122-C

Appeal to the Great Spirit, 123-C

The image shows a statue titled "Appeal to the Great Spirit," depicting a man with braided hair sitting on a horse. The man is shirtless and has his arms extended outward, with his head tilted back. The horse is standing on a base, and both figures appear to be sculpted in a lifelike manner.

Date: 1912-09-24

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393112

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.123-C

Appeal to the Great Spirit, 124-C

The image shows a sculpture titled "Appeal to the Great Spirit." It depicts a Native American figure on horseback, facing upward with arms extended, suggesting a gesture towards the sky. The sculpture is mounted on a large stone pedestal, and part of a building can be seen in the background.

Date: 1912-09-27

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393113

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.124-C

Hon. William Appleton, Painting by George Healey, 66-C

The image is a painting by George Healey depicting Hon. William Appleton. It presents an upper-body portrait of a man in profile facing to the right, dressed in formal 19th-century attire including a high-collared shirt and a dark coat. The painting is framed with an ornamental border.

Date: 1914-03-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393114

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.66-C

Alanson Wilder Beard, Painting by Fredrick P. Vinton, 67-C

The painting titled "Alanson Wilder Beard" by Fredrick P. Vinton depicts an older man in formal attire. He is standing, wearing a long coat over a vest and tie, and holding a pair of eyeglasses. The background is plain and dark, highlighting the subject.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393115

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.67-C

President Grover Cleveland, Painting by Wilton Lockwood, 68-C

The image is a painting by Wilton Lockwood depicting President Grover Cleveland. He is seated, wearing a suit, with one hand resting on a table that holds an open book. The background is a simple, shaded backdrop.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393116

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.68-C

Isabella and the Pot of Basil, Painting by John White Alexander, 126-C

The image depicts the painting "Isabella and the Pot of Basil" by John White Alexander. It shows a woman standing and leaning towards a large pot which she touches gently. She is draped in flowing garments and appears contemplative as she looks at the pot. A few roses are placed beside the pot, enha...

Date: 1909-02-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393117

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.126-C

Appeal to the Great Spirit, Statue by Cyrus Dallin, 125-C

The image depicts the statue "Appeal to the Great Spirit" by Cyrus Dallin. It features a Native American man sitting on a horse with his arms outstretched and head tilted upwards. The statue is mounted on a pedestal.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393118

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.125-C

Minute Man Monument, 127-C

The image shows the Minute Man Monument, depicting a statue of a man wearing period clothing and holding a rifle. The statue stands on a pedestal, which displays a plaque with engraved text on one side. In the background, there are grassy fields and several trees.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393119

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.127-C

Isabella and the Pot of Basil, Painting by John White Alexander, 128-C

The image titled "Isabella and the Pot of Basil, depicts a woman standing in profile with her hands extended towards a large pot. She is dressed in a long, flowing garment and appears to be engaged with the pot, which is positioned on a ledge.

Date: 1919-01-27

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393120

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.128-C

Appeal to the Great Spirit, Statue by Cyrus Dallin, 129-C

The image depicts the statue "Appeal to the Great Spirit" by Cyrus Dallin. It shows a Native American figure on horseback, positioned on a pedestal. The figure is seated with arms outstretched upwards, wearing traditional attire including a headdress. The horse stands with its head gently bowed.

Date: 1912-09-27

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393121

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.129-C

Blodgett, Brothers & Co., No. 52 [and 63] Kilby Street, Boston, undated

This card shows the business includes automatic fire alarm apparatus, electric gass lighting, automatic burners, general electric and telephone supplies and annunciators, batteries, and bells. The front of the card shows a detailed line drawing of the interior of a home with large staircase. The ...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393125

Ref. Code: EP001.01.035.01.01.007

Two trade cards; Stearns' Rolled Braid, Wright Manufacturing, Atlantic Mills, Lawrence, Mass., 1881

The two trade cards are printed in three colors and include fine line drawings and gold ink. The cards show A.W. Stearns as the treasurer. One card depicts a calendar for 1881 and gives a brief history while the other provides a summary of the materials and the quality of the manufactured woolen and...

Date: 1865-1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393133

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.015

Trade card ; A.V. Brown photographer, 50 Brown St., Hartford, Conn, undated

"Home scenes and home pets a specialty"

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.019

Cabinet card/tradecard with advertisement, Weston photographers, 2 Smith Block, Bangor Maine, undated

This cabinet card has a unique advertisement on the verso showing a detailed line drawing of the photographers studio in Bangor, Maine. The sitters on the front of the card are a young woman in a dark blouse and dark hair holding a young child. They are unidentified and the card is undated. Emb...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393144

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.020

Strawberry Hill House and Parade Coach

A newspaper clipping, from "The White Mountain Echo," is pasted on the back of the mounted photograph, which states: "STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE, BETHLEHEM. The transformation wrought in the Strawberry Hill coach was wonderful and pronounced by all as a beauty. The body was completely covered with whit...

Date: August 25, 1896

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 393382

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.0130.0020.001

Emily Campbell Priest and Mary Durant Priest

This hand-tinted photograph captures Emily Campbell Priest (1851-1936) on the left and Mary Durant Priest (b. 1857) on the right. Emily is wearing a white gingham dress and Mary is wearing a blue off-the-shoulder dress and a red necklace.

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 393383

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.1600.0100.002

New Bedford High School Football Team, 1923

This photograph depicts the New Bedford High School football team of 1923 in front of a building. There are three rows of players seated in uniform and in the back are three people standing in suits. The student in the center is holding a football with the number 23 on it. The photograph is mounted ...

Date: 1923

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 393384

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3000.0100.014

Coaching Parade and the Strawberry Hill House Coach

A decorated horse-drawn coach is near an archway labeled "Coaching Parade 1896." A newspaper clipping, from "Among the Clouds," is pasted to the back of the mounted photograph, which states: "The Strawberry Hill House coach came next in line. It had been transformed into a pink and white creatio...

Date: August 25, 1896

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 393385

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.0130.0020.002

Festive Accents for the year 'round Party Table, A Dennison Book, 1950s

This illustrated instruction book shows various crafting project ideas to celebrate holidays across the year. The instructions for each item calls for materials made by the Dennison Company to create each decoration. The verso of the catalogue shows other books and materials available for purchase.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393386

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.041

this is the way we wrap our gifts, Dennison, 1956

This full-color instruction book with photographs and diagrams shows various creative ideas for wrapping gifts. The instructions shows how paper, ribbons, seals, tags, wires, tape and other crafting materials made by the Dennison Company can be used to create unique wrappings for gifts.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393387

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.042

Halloween Party Book, Whitman Publishing Co., 1954

This is a full color booklet with cartoon-like illustrations. The booklet supplies the paper items for a juvenile Halloween party. Items are meant to be cut out of the book, assembled, and used for invitations, games, masks, decorations, and game pieces. Copyright, 1954, by Whitman Publishing Co., ...

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393388

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.054

Let's have a Party, Another Gayron Product, 1961

This booklet contains harmful imagery including harmful depictions of Indigenous, Black, and Asian people. 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. Hi...

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393389

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.043

Lobster Fisherman, Ipswich Bay

A lobster fisherman uses an oar to help manuver the dory at the shoreline. A large lobster trap is in the Dory and seaweed in scattered along the beach.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 393390

Ref. Code: PC053.08.132

Lobster Fisherman

A lobster fisherman in a dory tends to his fishing gear.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 393391

Ref. Code: PC053.08.133

"Pinkie," Gloucester Harbor

Several sailing vessels and boats are in the Gloucester Harbor. In the background are houses and buildings.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 393392

Ref. Code: PC053.08.134

The Great Clipper Ship in Gloucester Harbor

Ships, boats, barrels, and other buildings in Gloucester Harbor are covered in snow.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 393393

Ref. Code: PC053.08.135

Ship "Sooloo" of Salem

The image captures a print of the ship "Sooloo" of Salem, W. G. Nutting Master, entering Marseille in 1844.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 393394

Ref. Code: PC053.08.136

Fundraisers/Charity events

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393396

Ref. Code: EP001.09.006

Charity Horse Show, Brookline Riding School, 1918

This booklet outlines the different types of horses and the schedule of riding events, as well as the names of various board members and patrons of the Brookline [Massachusetts] Riding school. The event raised money for Hillside School in Greenwich Village, Massachusetts. The program includes a tw...

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 393397

Ref. Code: EP001.09.006.001

"Elmhurst", 35 Webster Street, West Newton, Massachusetts, undated

This small reproduced photograph of the exterior of the house and the barn appears to be taken from the street.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 393435

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2050.0010.002

The Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead, Music Room, West Newton, Massachusetts, undated

Image shows a well furnished room with two pianos, many bookcases, chairs, lamps, and rugs. Photographic paper is thin, handle with care.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 393440

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Newton.144.11

The Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead, West Newton, Massachusetts, undated

Image shows a well furnished room with many bookcases, chairs, lighting, and rugs. A stairway is visible in the background. Photographic paper is thin, handle with care.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 393441

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Newton.144.12

2023 Accrual. Photographic materials, 1907-1910

This small accrual contains 4 black and white photographs mounted on separate heavy boards. On the verso of the boards are the stamped words "Property of the Chapman Co. / Boston, Mass." or "The Chapman Co.", or "Waldo E. Chapman" The black-and-white photographs depict images of both hanging light...

Date: 1907-1910, undated

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 393442

Ref. Code: CC020.004

Small photographs - mounted, circa 1907-1910

4 mounted photographs, black-and-white, 4 x 5 inches

Date: undated

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 393443

Ref. Code: CC020.004.001

Governor Andrew and His Staff, 1619-B

The image depicts Governor Andrew seated at a table surrounded by his staff, who are wearing uniforms. There are fourteen men in military attire, positioned in two rows, with some standing and others seated, flanking the governor in the center. The group is arranged formally in a studio setting.

Date: 1899-02-27

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392746

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1619-B

Dr. Jacob Bigelow, Dr. E. H. Bradford's Orderly, 1620-B

The image shows a group of three men, with two seated and one standing. The seated man in the center holds a top hat and wears a coat, while the seated man on the right is sitting in a distinct chair with an intricate back. The standing man is partially visible and also wearing a long coat. The back...

Date: 1913-09-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392747

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1620-B

Martin Brimmer, 1621-B

The image is a portrait of a man wearing formal attire, including a suit jacket and vest, with a tie and watch chain visible. He has a mustache and is seated, looking directly at the camera. The background is plain and slightly blurred, suggesting a studio setting. Photographed for Mrs. W. W. Vaugha...

Date: 1914-12-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392748

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1621-B

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