Historic New England

Female Nude, Drawing by Washington Allston, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 632-B

The image is a drawing by Washington Allston titled "Female Nude" and is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It depicts a nude female figure standing next to a rectangular block. The figure is shown in a subtle contrapposto pose, with her right arm resting on the block.

Date: 1906-10-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391785

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.632-B

Eleanor, Painting by Frank Weston Benson, 633-B

The painting titled "Eleanor" by Frank Weston Benson depicts a woman seated outdoors, wearing a light dress. She is holding a large brimmed hat on her lap. The background features a leafy environment with a white picket fence and trees, creating a serene setting. The painting is framed and displayed...

Date: 1908-07-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391786

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.633-B

Copy of S. B. Capsen Homestead, 634-B

The image is a copy of a painting depicting the S. B. Capsen Homestead. It shows a large, two-story house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by trees. A person is visible walking near a fence, and several chickens are on the dirt road in front of the house. In the background, there are additional bu...

Date: 1896-03-23

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391787

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.634-B

White Mountains, North Conway, Painting by Benjamin Champney, 636-B

The painting depicts a pastoral landscape of the White Mountains in North Conway. It showcases open fields with scattered trees and rocks in the foreground. In the middle ground, there are a few structures, including what appears to be a church with a steeple. The background features the White Mount...

Date: 1907-11-20

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391788

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.636-B

Cows, Painting by Joseph Foxcroft Cole, 637-B

The painting by Joseph Foxcroft Cole depicts several cows resting and standing in a pastoral landscape. The scene features a few trees scattered across the background with the cows positioned both lying down and standing beneath one of the larger trees. The overall setting appears to be tranquil and...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391789

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.637-B

Mars, Venus and Vulcan, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 638-B

The painting "Mars, Venus and Vulcan" by John Singleton Copley depicts a mythological scene. Venus is seated in the center, with Mars standing to the right in armor and holding a spear. Vulcan is on the left, partially hidden, working on an object. Two cherubic figures are present; one is flying abo...

Date: 1905-08-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391790

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.638-B

The Guitar Player, Painting by Joseph DeCamp, 639-B

The image depicts a painting titled "The Guitar Player" by Joseph DeCamp. It was photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The painting shows a woman seated, playing a guitar. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder dress and looking down at the instrument. The setting is subdued, with sheet music...

Date: 1908-08-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391791

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.639-B

Boston Art Club Painting by Hiram Peabody Flagg, 641-B

This is an unidentified painting from "The Boston Art Club" by Hiram Peabody Flagg. It depicts a scene in a town square. A group of people, dressed in period attire, are gathered around a large cart or carriage loaded with goods. The buildings in the background suggest a village setting, with a stru...

Date: ca. 1891-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391792

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.641-B

Head of Old Man, Drawing by William Morris Hunt, 643-B

The drawing, titled "Head of Old Man," by William Morris Hunt depicts the profile of an elderly man with a beard. The image shows the man's head in a slightly bowed position, suggesting a contemplative or introspective demeanor. The drawing was photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Date: 1905-09-28

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391793

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.643-B

Tiger in the Desert, Drawing by William Morris Hunt, 644-B

The drawing by William Morris Hunt depicts a tiger standing in a desert landscape. The background features a flat expanse with distant hills, emphasizing the open and barren terrain. The tiger is shown in profile, walking with its gaze directed forward. Photographed from A. M. Brown's collection, 38...

Date: 1906-04-20

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391794

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.644-B

The Violet Girl, Lithograph by William Morris Hunt, 645-B

The lithograph titled "The Violet Girl" by William Morris Hunt depicts a young girl seated in a chair. She is wearing a headscarf and appears to be holding flowers or violets in her lap. The background shows a wall with patterned designs. Photographed from A. M. Brown's collection, 389 Marlboro Stre...

Date: 1906-04-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391795

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.645-B

The Wreck on the Shore, Print of Painting by William Morris Hunt, 646-B

The image is a print of the painting "The Wreck on the Shore" by William Morris Hunt. It depicts a shipwreck on a rocky coastline with waves crashing over the wrecked vessel. A cliff with rocks rises on the left, extending toward the ocean, while the horizon stretches into the distance on the right....

Date: 1907-04-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391796

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.646-B

The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy, Lithograph by William Morris Hunt, 647-B

The lithograph titled "The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy" by William Morris Hunt depicts a young boy seated while holding and playing a hurdy-gurdy. He is dressed in a jacket with a collared shirt, and there is a bare branch visible in the background. The boy gazes to the side with a gentle expression. Photograph...

Date: 1907-04-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391797

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.647-B

Summer Twilight, Lithograph by William Morris Hunt, 648-B

The lithograph titled "Summer Twilight" by William Morris Hunt depicts a serene landscape with a body of water on the right side and grassy banks on the left. Two figures are visible near the water's edge. In the background, a cluster of trees rises on the right, and the sky appears expansive, contr...

Date: 1906-04-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391798

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.648-B

Pine Woods, Painting by William Morris Hunt, 649-B

The image shows "Pine Woods," a painting by William Morris Hunt, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The painting features a forest scene with tall trees. In the foreground, a person stands next to a white horse. The painting is encased within an ornate frame.

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391799

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.649-B

Pine Woods, Painting by William Morris Hunt, 650-B

The painting "Pine Woods" by William Morris Hunt, photographed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, depicts a wooded scene. Located amidst tall trees, a person stands next to a white horse on a path. The trees form a dense forest backdrop.

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391800

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.650-B

Pine Woods, Detail, Painting by William Morris Hunt, 651-B

The painting "Pine Woods, Detail" by William Morris Hunt, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, depicts a man standing beside a horse in a wooded area. The scene includes tall trees, and the horse bears a saddle. The overall setting suggests a forest environment. Photographed for Henry ...

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391801

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.651-B

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 652-B

The painting by Philip Little depicts a waterfront scene in Salem, Massachusetts. It shows several ships docked at a harbor, with a variety of vessels and structures along the water. There are figures depicted, possibly sailors or workers, and the scene includes various barrels or crates in the fore...

Date: 1910-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391802

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.652-B

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 653-B

The image shows a painting by Philip Little, titled "Salem, Massachusetts." It depicts a dense forest scene with tall trees and a textured forest floor. The style appears to emphasize texture and depth in the depiction of natural elements.

Date: 1910-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391803

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.653-B

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 654-B

The image shows a painting by Philip Little depicting a scene in Salem, Massachusetts. The artwork features an industrial waterfront with large wooden structures and a building emitting smoke in the background. The textured brushstrokes create a dynamic representation of the water and sky.

Date: 1910-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391804

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.654-B

The Sisters, Painting by Washington Allston, 655-B

The image depicts the painting "The Sisters" by Washington Allston, displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The artwork shows two women, both draped in dark garments, interacting with one another. Below the painting is an elaborate mantelpiece clock adorned with a female figure. The frame of t...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391805

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.655-B

Franklin Street, Boston, One Year Since, Print, 99-A

The print depicts Franklin Street in Boston, as observed one year since a specified event. The street is lined with multi-story buildings on both sides, and a tree is prominently situated in the center. People are seen walking along the sidewalks, and horse-drawn carriages are traveling on the stree...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390956

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.99-A

New England Manufacturers' and Mechanics' Institute Fair Building, Washington Ave., 100-A

The image depicts the New England Manufacturers' and Mechanics' Institute Fair building located on Washington Avenue in Boston. It shows a large, multi-story industrial-style building with numerous windows. In the foreground, there is open land with a road and rail tracks leading up to the building....

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390957

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.100-A

Maid of Mist, 101-A

The image shows the "Maid of Mist" statue in the Boston Public Garden. The statue is situated on a base within a reflective body of water, surrounded by a grassy area with plants and flowers in the background. The statue depicts a figure draped in a flowing garment, standing on a shell-like structur...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390958

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.101-A

Maid of Mist, 102-A

The image shows a statue named "Maid of Mist" located in the Boston Public Garden. The statue is positioned in the center of a reflective body of water, with the figure standing on a shell. Surrounding the fountain are landscaped gardens and a path.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390959

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.102-A

Shawmut Chapel, 103-A

The image shows Shawmut Chapel in Boston, prominently featuring its pointed-arch windows and stone facade. There is a horse-drawn carriage on the street to the left, and the ground appears to be covered in snow. The chapel is bordered by other buildings and a streetlight is visible nearby.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390960

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.103-A

Shawmut Chapel, 104-A

The image depicts Shawmut Chapel in Boston, identifiable by the signage above its entrance. The building features pointed arch windows and a central entrance with steps leading up to double doors. To the right of the chapel is a multi-story building with large windows on the ground floor, identified...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390961

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.104-A

Massachusetts Bicycle Building, Newbury Street, 105-A

The image shows the Massachusetts Bicycle Building located on Newbury Street in Boston. The building features elaborate brickwork and a large arched entrance. In front of the building, a man is seen riding a high-wheeled bicycle, also known as a penny-farthing. The architectural style includes detai...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390962

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.105-A

View from Wharf, 106-A

The image titled "View from Wharf, Boston" depicts several sailboats anchored in a harbor. In the background, industrial structures and smokestacks are visible along the shoreline. The scene captures a waterside perspective, showcasing both maritime and urban elements of the area.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390963

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.106-A

Central Wharf, 107-A

The image depicts Central Wharf in Boston, featuring several docked sailing ships with tall masts. A row of buildings lines the wharf, and a covered section extends over part of the dock. Various maritime equipment is visible in the foreground, with structures and signage present in the background.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390964

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.107-A

Snow in Boston Common, Looking Towards Temple Place, 108-A

The image depicts a snow-covered scene in Boston Common, with a view towards Temple Place. Trees are heavily laden with snow, and a building with a pitched roof is visible in the background. A fence runs along the area in front of the trees, adding to the wintry landscape.

Date: 1884-02-27

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390965

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.108-A

Commercial Wharf, Fishing Fleet, 109-A

The image shows a busy scene at Commercial Wharf in Boston, featuring a fishing fleet docked alongside the wharf. Numerous masts from the boats are visible, and people are actively engaged in activities on the dock. There are several carts and crates scattered along the wharf, indicating a bustling ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390966

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.109-A

State of Massachuestts-Bay Treasury Note, 1780, 143-A

The image depicts a Treasury Note issued by the State of Massachusetts-Bay, dated January 1, 1780. It features ornate borders and text detailing a financial agreement or obligation. The note is issued in the name of Joseph Russell, with signatures from committee members and the treasurer. The legal ...

Date: 1905-02-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390967

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.001.143-A

Granary Burial Ground, Tremont Street, 117-A

The image depicts the Granary Burial Ground on Tremont Street in Boston. It shows rows of gravestones and several stone tombs scattered throughout a tree-filled cemetery. Various trees and foliage create a canopy over the burial area, and a building is visible in the background among the trees.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390968

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.117-A

Bridge in the Boston Public Garden, 126-A

The image shows a view from a bridge in the Boston Public Garden. The pathway leading from the bridge is lined with ornate lamp posts. Decorative planters are placed on the stone railing of the bridge. Two figures, possibly women, are visible on the left side and a woman and child on the right side ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390969

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.126-A

Park Square to the Back of Boylston Street Shops, 135-A

The image shows a street view near Park Square, looking towards the back of shops on Boylston Street. Several horse-drawn carriages are parked along the road. Brick buildings are visible in the background, including a structure with signage for "Dr. Libbey's Dispensary" and an entrance at 203 Boylst...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390970

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.135-A

Boston Gazette and Country Journal, Monday September 5, 1768, 139-A

The image is a page from the Boston Gazette and Country Journal dated Monday, September 5, 1768. It includes several advertisements: one by Daniel Scott for drugs and medicines at the Sign of the Leopard in Ann Street, offering Doctor Hammond's Specific Pill. Another advert from Cyrus Baldwin promot...

Date: 1904-01-19

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390971

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.004.139-A

Title Page of An Elegiac Poem Sacred to the Memory of Rev. George Whitefield, Written by Phillis Wheatley, 144-A

The image displays the title page of "An Elegiac Poem Sacred to the Memory of Rev. George Whitefield," written by Phillis Wheatley. The page features text honoring Rev. George Whitefield, who died on September 30, 1770, in Newbury-Port, America. Below the main text are several lines from various aut...

Date: 1915-06-03

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390972

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.004.144-A

Fountain in Frog Pond, 110-A

The image shows a fountain in the Frog Pond at Boston Common. The fountain is situated in the center of the pond, with water spraying upward and creating a circular pattern on the pond's surface. In the background, there are trees and a few people walking and sitting on benches.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390973

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.110-A

Frog Pond, 111-A

The image shows a person standing by the edge of the Frog Pond in the Boston Common. One person is standing and another is leaning over the water. The background features leafless trees and several benches scattered throughout the park area.

Date: before 1886

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390974

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.111-A

Fountain in Frog Pond, 112-A

The image shows a fountain in Frog Pond, located in Boston Common. Water is spraying upwards in a wide arc from the center of the pond. Around the pond, a group of people is gathered, and there are leafless trees in the background.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390975

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.112-A

Boston Public Garden, Looking Towards Beacon Street, Near Washington Monument, 113-A

The image depicts the Boston Public Garden with landscaped areas, including shaped flower beds and neatly trimmed pathways. In the background, Beacon Street is visible, lined with multiple buildings. A prominent statue can be seen in the distance, near the Washington Monument.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390976

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.113-A

Public Garden and Ether Monument, 114-A

The image depicts a section of the Boston Public Garden, showcasing well-maintained lawns and decorative plantings. In the background, rows of large buildings typical of urban architecture are visible. The garden features a variety of bushes, flower beds, and pathways, with a statue discernible in t...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390977

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.114-A

Snow on Beacon Street, 115-A

The image shows a snow-covered Beacon Street in Boston. A solitary person is walking down the sidewalk under trees laden with snow, with a row of buildings visible on the right side of the street.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390978

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.115-A

Bridge in the Public Garden, 116-A

The image depicts a bridge over water in the Boston Public Garden. The bridge is accompanied by trees, and a church with a prominent spire is visible in the background. Some boats are present in the water in the foreground.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390979

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.116-A

Charles Sumner Statue, 118-A

The image shows a statue of Charles Sumner located in the Boston Public Garden. The statue depicts a man standing with his arms crossed, dressed in a long coat, atop a stone pedestal that reads "SUMNER." In the background, there are trees and a glimpse of nearby buildings.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390980

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.118-A

Snow Scene, Looking Down on Beacon Street, 119-A

The image depicts a snow-covered Beacon Street in Boston, looking along the street. Trees laden with snow line one side of the street, and a row of buildings is visible on the other. The street is covered in snow, and there are people walking along the sidewalk.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390981

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.119-A

Corner of Boylston and Charles Streets, 120-A

The image shows the intersection of Boylston and Charles Streets in Boston. A street scene features horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, surrounded by large trees and fenced areas. There are visible pathways and benches within the fenced enclosure, indicating a park-like setting.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390982

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.120-A

Tremont Street, 121-A

The image shows a view of Tremont Street in Boston. In the foreground, there are benches and trees, while in the background, there is a large building under construction or repair, supported by a complex arrangement of wooden scaffolding. The building features ornate architectural details, including...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390983

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.121-A

Boston and Providence Railroad Station, Park Square, 122-A

The image shows the Boston and Providence Railroad Station located in Park Square, Boston. The building is characterized by its prominent clock tower and ornate architectural details. In the foreground, there is a statue on a pedestal, surrounded by small bushes, positioned in front of the station. ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390984

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.122-A

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