Historic New England

Photograph

Wood frame painted black on the outside with black beaded front edges enclosing a veneer strip. Under glass is a large group photograph in black in white. It is of Harvard Class of 1904's 25th reunion. Backed by black paper.

Date: 1929

Maker: Possibly Notman Photo Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs, veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12278

Accession Number: 1971.1561

Photograph

Black and white view of a six-man crew on a river with a rowboat nearby and a lumberyard in background. Oval print with a white mat in rectangular walnut molded frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12279

Accession Number: 1971.1562

Photograph

Black and white view of a six-man crew on a river with a lumberyard in the background. Rectangular print with a off-white mat in a walnut molded frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12280

Accession Number: 1971.1563

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of six men in white suits. Four seated men in chairs and two in the front on the floor. Under glass on the off-white mat with molded walnut frame.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12281

Accession Number: 1971.1564

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of an identified man looking to the right - his eyes and moustache have been inked in. The image is very light. Under glass with an oval mat and frame. Frame is a heavily molded walnut with wide gilt interior edge beneath the glass. Pine back boards.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), ink, paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12282

Accession Number: 1971.1565

Photograph

30th Harvard reunion group portrait on the lawn and portico of the White House. Franklin D. Roosevelt stands in between pillars in the background. Under glass in a simple walnut frame with gilt interior beveled edge.

Date: dated 4/21/1934

Maker: Schutz (Maker)

Material: beveling, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12283

Accession Number: 1971.1566

Print

Photographic reproduction of a print titled "Automne" [Autumn] with two angels suspended in the air. One is a young woman, and the other is a nude cherub - they are snuffing out the flowers and foliage and leaving bare branches. Under glass with an off-white mat in a wood frame painted red on a beve...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Hamon, J. L. (Maker)

Material: beveling, glass (material), incising, paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12284

Accession Number: 1971.1567

Print

A black and white view of a statue of an undentified Greek or Roman god, reclining across a platform. One elbow is propped on a sphinx and he is holding some wheat in his other hand. Putti are crawling all over his body playfully. It is set against a dark background. Under glass with an off-white ma...

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12285

Accession Number: 1971.1568

Print

News or magazine print of a pen and ink drawing of a wide river winding through houses and the countryside. The river is crowded with boats of every sort, especially sculls for the crew race. Under glass in a thin molded walnut frame.

Date: dated 4/9/1870

Maker: The Graphic (Maker)

Material: glass (material), ink, paper (fiber product), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12286

Accession Number: 1971.1569

Print

Four chubby nude young girls are dressed in the accessories of the four seasons. "Spring" has a flowered hat, boots and an umbrella; "Summer" a parasol; "Autumn" a field hat and grapes; and "Winter" fur hat, boots and muff. Pasted on off-white mat with a gray border, under glass in walnut and gilt m...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Hawes, Josiah Johnson, 1808-1891 (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12287

Accession Number: 1971.1570

Photograph of Fred M. Sise

Posed portrait of an eldery man facing left. Under glass with an off-white mat with a gray border in a silver painted wood frame.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer) Kingsbury (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12288

Accession Number: 1971.1571

Japanned Box

Wooden box, the sides are painted black and it has gold freely painted oriental scenes on the top and sides. The molded lid opens via two metal hinges. Inside the box is also black with a gold X-pattern on the edges of the lid and box.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12289

Accession Number: 1971.1572

Bronze Statuette

Bronze statue of a tiger in stride, roaring.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 12290

Accession Number: 1971.1573A

Statuette Stand

Block stand of carved wood, darkly stained.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12291

Accession Number: 1971.1573B

Canoe Paddle

Canoe paddle with an elongated blade. Round shaft with a flat flared square handle.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 12292

Accession Number: 1971.1574

Photograph

Group of 21 men posed on the deck of a boat. Under glass in a simple black wood frame and an off-white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12293

Accession Number: 1971.1575

Photograph

Photograph of a crew race of Harvard defeating Yale, spectators line the river in various sizes of boats. Under glass with an off-white mat and a simple black frame.

Date: 1900-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12294

Accession Number: 1971.1576

Photograph

Posed portrait of the Union Boat Club Squash Team, 1922 Champions. Under glass with a black mat and black wood frame.

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12295

Accession Number: 1971.1577

Banner

Banner made of brown glazed cotton folded double to thickness.

Date: 1890-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), appliqué (technique)

GUSN: 12296

Accession Number: 1971.1578

Lamp Burner/Base

Green painted cylindrical font has rounded shoulders leading to the neck and wick opening. Circular applied handle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12601

Accession Number: 1971.1731

Six-Board Chest

Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), iron (metal), nailing, pine (wood), steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 12602

Accession Number: 1971.1732.1-3

Wooden Box with Lid

Rectangular unpainted six-board box with a hinged lid. Dovetailed sides, nailed to the bottom board. Applied interior molding to support a (missing) tray. Brass hinges. Oval brass escutcheon. Steel lock (missing) and clasp. Wrought iron hinged latch and hook applied at a later date to the exterior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 12603

Accession Number: 1971.1733

Wardrobe

Rectangular case in plank construction sits on four elliptical feet. Base with a single full-length drawer with two mushroom-shaped brown handles and a center keyhole. Above the case it is divided in half vertically by two doors, opening out to the side. Right door has a beaded center edge with a ce...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12604

Accession Number: 1971.1734

Dressing Glass

Simple trestle base has beaded or incised medial stretcher and tapered posts with corresponding incised bands. Encloses a simple swiveling molded frame with mirrored glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), beading (process), mahogany (wood), beading (edging pattern), incising

GUSN: 12605

Accession Number: 1971.1735

Razor Strap

Rectangular leather cage encloses oblong leather strap mounted on two steel stretchers attaching it to the turned wooen hande.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12607

Accession Number: 1971.1737

Chamber Pot

Bulbous body has a ribbed neck and flared circular mouth. Applied C-handle, and a white ground with green foliage designs.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: T. Furnival and Sons (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 12608

Accession Number: 1971.1738

Mantel Clock

Rectangular case with projected facade on a molded base, with a straight body and conforming, overhanging top. Round face has a white dial with Roman numerals. Hinged brass glass enclosure, also on round opening in the base of the case. Very heavy.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), concrete

GUSN: 12609

Accession Number: 1971.1739

Empire Chest of Drawers

Empire chest sits on castors. Rectangular case has rounded front corners and a squared back. Sides have indented panel. Front encloses five drawers in two square over three long configuration. Each drawer has a center keyhole with two mushroom-shaped handles on either side. Rectangular splashboard, ...

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 12610

Accession Number: 1971.1740

Map of Saratoga

Print with a map of Lake Saratoga in the center surrounded by sketches of collegiate boathouses. Under glass on a white mat and in a walnut molded frame with a black outer edge.

Date: dated 7/24/1875

Maker: Davis, Theo R. (Artist)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12611

Accession Number: 1971.1741

Print

A print of a painting of the Moffatt-Ladd House's grand hallway. Set under glass in a heavily carved leafy wood frame with a gilt interior edge.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12614

Accession Number: 1971.1742

Print

Black and white print of a pen and ink sketch of an interior view of the Rundlet-May parlor mantel. Under glass in a molded frame with a gesso decorated exterior edge.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12617

Accession Number: 1971.1743

Photograph

Black and white photograph ic view of the ruins of Colloseum Maximus. In a black frame under glass.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12622

Accession Number: 1971.1744

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12624

Accession Number: 1966.761

Achievement Certificate

Certificate sealed with red wax. Framed under glass in a plain black frame.

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wax, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12626

Accession Number: 1971.1745

Photograph

Waist length portrait of an older man with glasses. Framed under glass with a white mat in a gilt painted molded wood frame.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer) L.A. Bigelow, Inc. (Vendor)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12627

Accession Number: 1971.1746

Photograph

Black and white wedding portrait of a bridal couple. Framed under glass in a standing blue and gold vinyl frame.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, vinyl

GUSN: 12632

Accession Number: 1971.1747

Photograph

Black and white photo of the profile of a young woman from the neck up, her hair in a net. under glass in a gilt mat and orange velvet frame with gilt beaded inner edge and fleur-de-lis-like exterior edge. The back has a easel as well as a hanging apparatus.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12633

Accession Number: 1971.1748

Photograph

Black and white portrait of a man seated in a chair, turned towards the front. He has short hair, glasses and a solemn look. Under glass in a black molded wood frame.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12634

Accession Number: 1971.1749

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a group of 12 men standing aboard a ship. Ralph May is in the back row, third from the right. Black painted wood frame has a beaded outer edge. Under glass with a tan colored mat with a beveled edge. Backed by pine board and with black paper.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beveling, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12635

Accession Number: 1971.1750

Photographic Collage

Black painted molded wood frame. Under glass with a tan mat containing six photographs of Victorian gentlemen. Two vertical rows of three portraits. Pin board backing, covered with black paper.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12636

Accession Number: 1971.1751

Game Board/Box

Box has a mock book binding, marblized paper edges and checker-board front and back which make a full board when open. Opens to reveal a backgammon interior. Enclosed are checkers, dice and holders, dominos and small ivory playing pieces.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12640

Accession Number: 1971.1752

Photograph

Black painted wood frame has a rounded edge, and is under glass. A black and white photo of the downstairs hall at the Rundlet-May House. Ralph May stands at the left, in profile facing the staircase where two WACS and two WAVES stand looking at him. Brown paper backing.

Date: dated 7/23/1943

Maker: L.A. Bigelow, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12642

Accession Number: 1971.1753

Photograph

Black painted wood frame has a rounded edge. Encloses under glass a black and white photo of WACS and WAVES in uniform. Standing on the front steps of the Rundlet-May House. Brown paper backing.

Date: dated 7/23/1943

Maker: L.A. Bigelow, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12643

Accession Number: 1971.1754

Photograph

Black painted wood frame has beaded edge with ribbing in-between. Under glass with a grey mat are mounted two black and white postcards, side by side. The one to the right shows a running brook with a peaked mountain in the background, and trees on the sides. The left card shows a river or a lake in...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, reeding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12644

Accession Number: 1971.1755

Photograph

Black painted molded wood frame encloses a black and white photo of a wedding party. A group of sixteen people standing in front of a white house with dark shutters. Ralph May is the first on the left in the back row. Black paper backing, under glass.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Montgomery's Music and Art Store (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12645

Accession Number: 1971.1756

Achievement Certificate

Brown stained wood frame encloses a white document. Paper backing, under glass.

Date: dated 6/21/1900

Maker: Milton Academy (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12646

Accession Number: 1971.1757

Achievement Certificate

Black painted wood frame with a rounded edge. Under glass. Document from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed Ralph May a "Sergeant in the First Motor Corps of the State Guard".

Date: dated 9/10/1919

Maker: Massachusetts State Guard (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12647

Accession Number: 1971.1758

Flag Game Block

Blocks have papered front and back. Front side has colorful flag of country with name of the country above. Back side gives vital statistics of the country: type of government, religion, population, capital and location.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12648

Accession Number: 1971.1759.1-34

Bear Statue

Carved wood statue of a grizzly bear, standing on a hind leg in stride. Its left front arm at its side, the right saluting. Over the right shoulder is a strap which holds a basket at each end. Mouth open. It has a round base and is roughly carved.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12649

Accession Number: 1971.1760

Rogers Group Sculpture - Huguenot Lovers

Flat ovoid base, hollow inside, and is painted tan overall. Man and woman embracing - the woman wears a long full skirt, short coat with puffled sleeves and peplum; the man wears long stockings, a short coat, a ruffled collar and cap. seventeenth century style.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Sullivan, A. C. (Caster) Possibly Rogers (Sculptor)

Material: casting (process), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 12650

Accession Number: 1971.1761

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