Historic New England

Thomas Amory II, Painted by John Singleton Copley, 3571-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Thomas Amory II. The subject is an older man with white hair, dressed in formal eighteenth-century attire. He is posed holding a cane or staff, with his hands resting on top. The background is plain, and the painting is fram...

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386670

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3571-B

Mercy Gorham (Mrs. Sylvanus Bourne), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3575-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Mrs. Sylvanus Bourne, known as Mercy Gorham. She is seated, wearing a bonnet and a shawl, and holding a book in her hands. The photograph was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386671

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3575-B

Jonathan Belcher, Painted by John Singleton Copley, 3572-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, captured by Frank William Bayley, depicting Jonathan Belcher. Jonathan Belcher is shown wearing a formal wig and attire, typically from the 18th century, posed with his right hand extended. The painting is framed ornately.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386672

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3572-B

Abigail Allen (Mrs. Jonathan Belcher), Painted by John Singleton Copley, 3573-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley. It depicts Mrs. Jonathan Belcher, born Abigail Allen. She is posed standing, wearing a dress with a bow and is holding a fan. The photo was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386673

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3573-B

Miniature of Mrs. Bloodgood by Edward Greene Malbone, and Miniature of Joseph Barrell by John Singleton Copley, 3574-B

The image displays two miniature portraits photographed by Frank William Bayley. On the left is the miniature of Mrs. Bloodgood by Edward Greene Malbone, depicting a woman with curly hair. On the right is the miniature of Joseph Barrell by John Singleton Copley, showing a man with a distinctive hat ...

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386674

Ref. Code: PC012.001.003.3574-B

John Bours, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3576-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Singleton Copley titled "John Bours." It depicts a seated man dressed in period attire with ruffled cuffs. He is resting his head on one hand while the other hand is positioned on his lap, conveying a thoughtful pose.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386675

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3576-B

Governor Bowdoin, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3577-B

The image depicts a painting of Governor Bowdoin, attributed to John Singleton Copley. The man is standing indoors with one hand resting on his waist and the other appearing near a table on the right, which holds some papers. A large, ornate chair is visible in the foreground, and a draped curtain a...

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386676

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3577-B

Jabez Bowen, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3578-B

This image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Jabez Bowen. The portrait shows a man seated, wearing a coat and waistcoat with button detailing. The background is plain, emphasizing the subject.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386677

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3578-B

Mrs. Jabez Bowen, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3579-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, captured by Frank William Bayley. It depicts Mrs. Jabez Bowen, who is shown in a formal pose. She is wearing a gown with a draped shawl and her hair is styled and adorned with a bow.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386678

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3579-B

Gawen Brown, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3580-B

The image shows a portrait painting by John Singleton Copley of a man identified as Gawen Brown. He is depicted from the waist up, wearing a coat with buttons and a white cravat. In his right hand, he holds a pair of glasses. The photograph of the painting was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386679

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3580-B

Gawen Brown, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3581-B

The image features a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Gawen Brown. The subject is a man with short, curled hair, wearing a buttoned coat and a cravat. He is holding an object, possibly a pocket watch, in his left hand. The painting is framed in a wooden border.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386680

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3581-B

Possibly Mrs. Carr, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3582-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Singleton Copley titled "Mrs. Carr." It depicts a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, dressed in a draped garment. Her arms are crossed in front of her, and the background includes indistinct natural elements.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386681

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3582-B

Reverend Thomas Cary, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3583-B

The image depicts a painting of Reverend Thomas Cary of Newburyport, created by John Singleton Copley. The subject, Reverend Cary, is seated, wearing a dark robe and resting his hand on an open book. His gaze is directed towards the viewer, and the setting appears to be indoors. The painting was pho...

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386682

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3583-B

Peter Chardon, Jr. Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3584-B

The image shows a painting of Peter Chardon, Jr. by John Singleton Copley, photographed by Frank William Bayley. It depicts a man with white hair, styled in a formal manner, wearing a dark outfit with a white collar. The painting is framed ornately.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386683

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3584-B

Miriam Kilby (Mrs. Samuel Hill), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3585-B

The painting by John Singleton Copley portrays Mrs. Samuel Hill, born Miriam Kilby. She is seated, wearing a dress with a white shawl and bonnet. Her hands are clasped in her lap, and there is a glimpse of books on the table beside her. The photograph of the painting is attributed to Frank William B...

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386684

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3585-B

John Codman III, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3586-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting John Codman III. The portrait shows a man in formal attire with a light background, framed with a decorative border.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386685

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3586-B

Myles Cooper, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3587-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting Myles Cooper. The portrait shows a man in formal attire with a draped garment over his shoulders, turned slightly toward the viewer, and set against a dark background.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386686

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3587-B

Reverend Samuel Cooper, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3588-B

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by John Singleton Copley. It depicts Reverend Samuel Cooper, who is shown in a formal pose with white hair, wearing a clerical outfit featuring a white collar and a dark robe. The background is plain, emphasizing the subject.

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 386687

Ref. Code: PC012.001.002.3588-B

Summer homes and camps; containing suggestions, hints, and practical ideas, sketches, plans, etc., for the building of summer houses, by Frank T. Lent ... with illus. by the author.

97 p. illus. 24 cm.

Date: 1899.

Creators: Lent, Frank T. (Frank Townsend), b. 1855.

GUSN: 147409

Call Number: Stacks NA7561.L6

Wood structural design data.

v. illus. 28 cm.

Date: 1941-

Creators: National Lumber Manufacturers Association.

GUSN: 147410

Call Number: Stacks TA666.N31 v.1

What makes the house beautiful; a collection of building details with measured drawings. Edited by Henrietta C. Peabody.

69, [1] p. illus. (incl. plans) 32 cm.

Date: [c1920]

Creators: Peabody, Henrietta C., comp.

GUSN: 147411

Call Number: 85M Stacks NA7125.P4 1920

Villas & palaces of Andrea Palladio, 1508-1580. English translations from Palladio's "I quattro libri dell'architettura" by la contessa Maria Teresa Ceschi a Santa Croce. Color photographs by Franca Parisi Baslini and Anna Pressi.

lxxxi, 373 p. illus. 31 cm.

Date: 1968.

Creators: Roop, Guy.

GUSN: 147412

Call Number: Stacks NA1123.P2 R63

The rules of work of the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, 1786, with the original copper plate illustrations. Annotated, with an introd., by Charles E. Peterson.

xxiii, xv, 47 p. 35 plates. 23 cm.

Date: 1971.

Creators: Peterson, Charles E. (Charles Emil), 1906- Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia.

GUSN: 147413

Call Number: Stacks TH5608.C25 1971 (and 1 more)

Without benefit of architect, by Frazier Forman Peters.

xv p., l¾., 211 p. incl. front., diagr. 20 cm.

Date: [c1937]

Creators: Peters, Frazier Forman.

GUSN: 147414

Call Number: Stacks TH148.P4

Radford's artistic homes, 250 designs.

261 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Date: 1908.

Creators: Radford Architectural Co.

GUSN: 147415

Call Number: 85M Stacks NA7201.R252 1908

Problems in carpentry, a course in practical carpentry for manual training classes, by Louis M. Roehl.

111 p. incl. front. illus., plates. 19 x 22 cm.

Date: 1913.

Creators: Roehl, Louis Michael, 1881-

GUSN: 147416

Call Number: Stacks TH5606.R7

Shaker furniture; the craftsmanship of an American communal sect, by Edward Deming Andrews and Faith Andrews. Photos. by William F. Winter.

xi, 133 p. 48 plates. 28 cm.

Date: 1950 [c1937]

Creators: Andrews, Edward Deming, 1894-1964. Andrews, Faith. joint author.

GUSN: 147417

Call Number: Coll. NK2405.A7 1950

Antique furniture in Suffield, Connecticut, 1670-1835.

ix, 128 p. 61 plates (incl. facsims.) 28 cm.

Date: 1956.

Creators: Bissell, Charles S.

GUSN: 147418

Call Number: Coll. NK2438.S8 B5

Centuries and styles of the American chair, 1640-1970, by Robert Bishop. Foreword by Charles F. Hummel.

516 p. illus. 29 cm.

Date: 1972.

Creators: Bishop, Robert Charles.

GUSN: 147419

Call Number: Coll. NK2715.B55 (and 2 more)

Boston furniture of the eighteenth century : a conference held by the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, 11 and 12 May 1972.

xvi, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Date: c1974.

Creators: Colonial Society of Massachusetts.

GUSN: 147420

Call Number: Stacks F61.C71 v.48 c.1 (and 4 more)

The house beautiful : essays on beds and tables, stools and candlesticks / by Clarence Cook.

336 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Date: 1881, c1877.

Creators: Cook, Clarence, 1828-1900.

GUSN: 147421

Call Number: 85M Stacks NK2115.C8 1881

Sloan's Victorian buildings : illustrations of and floor plans for 56 residences & other structures / Samuel Sloan ; with an introduction by Harold N. Cooledge, Jr.

2 v. in 1 : ill. ; 32 cm.

Date: c1980.

Creators: Sloan, Samuel, 1815-1884. Cooledge, Harold N.

GUSN: 147422

Call Number: 85M Stacks NA7207.S6 1980

Early American furniture, by Charles Over Cornelius ...

xx, 278 p. front., illus., LXIII pl. 22 cm.

Date: [c1926]

Creators: Cornelius, Charles Over, 1890-1937.

GUSN: 147423

Call Number: Coll. NK2406.C6

Southern yellow pine; a manual of standard wood construction.

186, xii p. incl. tables. diagrs. (1 fold.) 18 cm.

Date: 1927.

Creators: Southern Pine Association.

GUSN: 147424

Call Number: Stacks TA419.S7

Shaker furniture, the craftsmanship of an American communal sect, by Edward Deming Andrews and Faith Andrews; photographs by William F. Winter.

2 p. ¾., [vii]-xi, [1], 133, [1] p. 48 pl. (incl. front.) on 25 ¾. 29 cm.

Date: 1937.

Creators: Andrews, Edward Deming, 1894-1964. Andrews, Faith, joint author.

GUSN: 147425

Call Number: Coll. NK2405.A7

The book of furniture and decoration: period and modern.

358 p. illus. 28 cm.

Date: [1941]

Creators: Aronson, Joseph, 1898-

GUSN: 147426

Call Number: Stacks NK2230.A7 1941a

English furniture illustrated / revised and edited by H. Clifford Smith.

404 p. : ill. ; 32 cm.

Date: 1958.

Creators: Brackett, Oliver.

GUSN: 147427

Call Number: Coll. NK2528.B7

In pursuit of beauty : Americans and the Aesthetic movement / Doreen Bolger Burke ... [et al.].

511 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 32 cm.

Date: 1986.

Creators: Bolger, Doreen, 1949- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

GUSN: 147428

Call Number: Ref. N6510.5.E25 I5 1986 (and 1 more)

Portfolio of homes designed by Robert L. Stevenson, architect.

203 p. : ill., plans ; 28 cm.

Date: [1930]

Creators: Stevenson, Robert L. (Robert Louis), b. 1883.

GUSN: 147429

Call Number: 85M Stacks NA7201.S74 1930

American furniture: seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth century styles / by Helen Comstock.

336 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Date: 1962.

Creators: Comstock, Helen.

GUSN: 147430

Call Number: Coll. NK2406.C58 c.1 (and 1 more)

The American heritage history of American antiques from the Revolution to the Civil War, by the editors of American heritage. Author and editor in charge, Marshall B. Davidson.

416 p. illus. (part col.), facsims., ports. 29 cm.

Date: [1968]

Creators: Davidson, Marshall B.

GUSN: 147431

Call Number: Ref. NK806.D37 c.1 (and 2 more)

The modern house-carpenter's companion and builders guide : being a hand-book for workmen, and a manual of reference for contractors and builders / by W. A. Sylvester.

210 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Date: c1883.

Creators: Sylvester, W. A. (William Allen)

GUSN: 147432

Call Number: Stacks TH5608.S97 1883b

The rocking chair book / Ellen and Bert Denker ; foreword by Kenneth L. Ames.

192 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Date: 1979.

Creators: Denker, Ellen. Denker, Bert, 1946- joint author.

GUSN: 147433

Call Number: 85M Stacks TS886.5.C45 D46 1979 c.1 (and 1 more)

American furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, by Joseph Downs. Foreword by Henry Francis du Pont.

1 v. (various pagings) illus., col. plates. 31 cm.

Date: [1967, c1952]

Creators: Downs, Joseph. Du Pont, Henry Francis, 1880- Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.

GUSN: 147434

Call Number: Coll. NK2406.D69

The bungalow book, by Charles E. White, jr. Drawings by the author.

7 p. ¾., 221 p. illus., plates, plans. 21 cm.

Date: 1923.

Creators: White, Charles Elmer, 1876-

GUSN: 147435

Call Number: Stacks NA7571.W5

Windsor chairmaking / by Michael Dunbar ; photos. by Eric White.

153 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Date: c1976.

Creators: Dunbar, Michael.

GUSN: 147436

Call Number: Coll. TS886.5.C45 D86

The practical book of period furniture : treating of furniture of the English, American colonial and post-colonial and principal French periods / by Harold Donaldson Eberlein and Abbot McClure ; With 250 illustrations ; the colour plate and text illustrations from drawings by Abbot McClure.

371 p., [67] pages of plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Date: 1914.

Creators: Eberlein, Harold Donaldson. McClure, Abbot, 1879-

GUSN: 147437

Call Number: Coll. NK2230.E3 1914a

The furniture of historic Deerfield / Dean A. Fales, Jr.

294 p. : ill. (some col.), map (on lining paper) ; 29 cm.

Date: 1976.

Creators: Fales, Dean A.

GUSN: 147438

Call Number: Coll. NK2410.F34 1976 (and 2 more)

Colonial interiors; photographs and measured drawings of the colonial and early federal periods, by Leigh French, Jr., A.I.A., with an introduction by Charles Over Cornelius.

xvi p., 125 pl., 1 ¾. front. 34 cm.

Date: 1923.

Creators: French, Leigh, 1894-1946.

GUSN: 147439

Call Number: Stacks NA707.F7

The homes of our ancestors, as shown in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York, from the beginnings of New England through the early days of the republic; exhibiting the development of the arts of interior architecture and house decoration, the arts of cabinetmaking, silversmithing, etc., especial emphasis being laid upon the point that our early craftsmen evolved from the fashions of the Old World a style of their own; with an account of the social conditions surrounding the life of the original owners of the various rooms. By R.T.H. Halsey and Elizabeth Tower; illustrated with many elegant plates.

xxvi, 302 p. mounted col. front., illus., plates (part mounted col.) ports., map. facsims. 26 cm.

Date: 1925.

Creators: Halsey, R. T. Haines (Richard Townley Haines), 1865-1942. Tower, Elizabeth, joint author.

GUSN: 147440

Call Number: Stacks N611.A6 H3 1925a c.2 (and 2 more)

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