Historic New England

Portrait of Winthrop Earl Bowen (1863-1865)

Polychrome oil on canvas memorial painting of Winthrop Bowen (1863-1865) in oval, gesso, and gilt frame. Brown hair, side part with ringlets. Bust portrait on dark background which blends into torso.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64496

Accession Number: 1970.690

Framed Engraving

Walnut and gilt rectangular molded frame; glass, black and white engraving of La Madonna di san Sisto by Raphael D'Urbino (painter) and Nordheim (engraver)

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: After D'Urbino, Raphaele (Painter) Nordheim (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64497

Accession Number: 1970.691

Rectangular black walnut frame containing photograph of oil painting by Robert Wilson portraying a classical statue in ruins and rural scene. Entitled Omar's Rose and dedicated to Constance Holt/ Based on the lines I sometimes think that never blows so red the rose, as where some buried Caesar bl...

Date: 1909

Maker: Reproduction of Wilson, Robert Burns (Painter)

Material: crystoleums (photographs)

GUSN: 64498

Accession Number: 1970.692

Photograph

Rectangular black and walnut frame containing photograph of Rembrandt's Self Portrait in ¾ view, turning to look over his shoulder. The artist wears a dark coat and hat with a feather, his face partially in shadow.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Reproduction of Rembrandt (Painter)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 64499

Accession Number: 1970.693

Box

Rectangular hinged box with bands of various woods. Top has central panel with putti being pulled in a chariot by two goats.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, goat, inlay (process), olive (wood), wood (plant material), burl (wood)

GUSN: 64500

Accession Number: 1970.694

Box

Rectangular form with paper hinge and metal clasp covered with diamond and trefoil pattern. Bordered by wood grained printed paper. Overall attempt to imitate Indian wood box.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64501

Accession Number: 1970.695

Table Mat

Table linen with scalloped border with large circular flower motifs on edge and with orange embroidery in center.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 64502

Accession Number: 1970.696

Print

Black and white engraving entitled Mozart a Vienne showing Mozart at the keyboard surrounded by an audience of ladies and gentlemen. Rectangular molded frame with black and gilt decoration and glass. Engraved by Alfred Cornilliet after E. Hamman.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Chardon, Alfred (Publisher) Cornillet, Alfred (Engraver) AFTER Hamman, E. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64503

Accession Number: 1970.697

Print

Walnut, rectangular molded frame with gilt inner frame and glass; black and white engraving of The Finding of the Savior in the Temple William Holman Hunt, painter; A Blanchard, engraver.

Date: 1867

Maker: Chardon, Alfred (Publisher) Hunt, William Holman (Painter) Blanchard, A. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64504

Accession Number: 1970.698

Photograph

Black and rectangular frame. Applied copy of a black and white photograph of Lewis Tappan, father-in-law to Henry C. Bowen, carrying a coat over one arm and a walking stick or cane in his other hand. ¾ length view.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Bachrach (Printer)

GUSN: 64505

Accession Number: 1970.699

Print

Facsimile of etching of hatted older man bending over a walking stick. Multiple matting, including gold leaf; cream colored band. Birdseye veneer frame with inner gilt run molding. Signed [Fornting R. 1869]

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: AFTER Fornting (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64506

Accession Number: 1970.700

Doily

Square, white doily with wide border of lace and fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 64507

Accession Number: 1970.718

Curtain

Deep red velvet curtains; 7 rings; selvadges and hemmed; 2 panels; floor length

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 64508

Accession Number: 1970.1263.1

Curtain

Deep red velvet curtains; 7 rings; selvadges and hemmed; 2 panels; floor length

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 64509

Accession Number: 1970.1263.2

Corn Popper

Dowel handle; wire basket; hinged cover; tin edging throughout

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 64510

Accession Number: 1970.1313

Library Table

Renaissance Revival library table with rectangular top and bowed ends. Inset green baize top with pas partout and Greek key gilt design, molded skirt with one long drawer in front. Block corners, turned legs, bracket stretchers with center finial. Modified trestle type.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64511

Accession Number: 1970.701

Armchair

Top rail has centered flower in cartouche with leaf and scroll motif. Turned baluster spindles. Arms curve from stiles and to seat, caned flag seat with bowed front rail. Turned front legs and stretcher, two cylindrical side and rear stretchers.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood)

GUSN: 64512

Accession Number: 1970.702

Table

Three tapered cabriole legs support a lower trident shelf and upper round top with molded sides.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64513

Accession Number: 1970.703

Letter Box

Three tiered letter box of rustic design. Front and crest of pierced oak leaf and acorn carving. Sides carved to imitate bark. Twig feet and frame.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64514

Accession Number: 1970.704

Seal

Knop top with spool and vase form shaft with attached metal H seal.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64515

Accession Number: 1970.705

Printing Plate

Rectangular plate inscribed backwards, "Miss Sylvia Holt"

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 64616

Accession Number: 1970.584

Printing Plate

Rectangular plate inscribed backwards "Miss Constance Holt 48 Central Park South"

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 64617

Accession Number: 1970.585

Letter Seal

Shaped handle with swag and bow motif divided by beading. Neck flairs and has leaf motif. Bottom minced A.M.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64618

Accession Number: 1970.586

Perfume Bottle

Cylinder form with diamond, star, and fan pattern. Silver neck band marked sterling, glass stopper. Hinged silver top with cartouche beading and floral motif with central initials CH.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 64619

Accession Number: 1970.587

Clothes Brush

Handle with elaborate beading and organic cartouches flair to long rectangular base engraved "CH". Natural bristle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bristle

GUSN: 64620

Accession Number: 1970.588

Dish

White oval dish with projecting rose buds along the edge.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: Lango Cerva (Maker)

Material: plaster

GUSN: 64621

Accession Number: 1970.589

Letter Box

Oval box with brown diamond pattern fleur de lis.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, vinyl

GUSN: 64622

Accession Number: 1970.590

Hairbrush

Shaped handle with beaded and floral cartouches

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 64623

Accession Number: 1970.591.1

Hand Mirror

Hand glass, frame turned and beaded edge. Reverse with beading, cartouch with "CH" engraved in the center.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 64624

Accession Number: 1970.591.2

Footstool

Wooden base footstool with four cabriole legs and stretched fabric upholstered top of dark ground with rose blossoms and floral spray.

Date: 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), textiles

GUSN: 64625

Accession Number: 1970.592

Photograph

Hinged, two-part table frame of gilt base metal; glass; two sepia portrait photographs of woman with short bangs and bun. Possibly Mary Bowen Holt according to label on the rear.

Date: 1870

Maker: Alman, L. (Maker)

GUSN: 64626

Accession Number: 1970.593.1

Photograph

Hinged, two-part table frame of gilt base metal; glass; two sepia portrait photographs of woman with short bangs and bun. Possibly Mary Bowen Holt according to label on the rear.

Date: 1870

Maker: Alman, L. (Maker)

GUSN: 64627

Accession Number: 1970.593.2

Writing Table

Four molded cabriole legs on casters; carved foliate ankles and knees. Oval molded apron (veneer) with 1 drawer. Top with green baize unset, leather border with gilt Greek key design.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64628

Accession Number: 1970.594

Clothes Brush

Small dusting whisk with green velvet knop on wood, paper, and wire wrapped handle marked "made from L.H.C. Sisal" straw broom like brush.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 64629

Accession Number: 1970.595

Pincushion

Pale blue stuffed satin pin cushion.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 64630

Accession Number: 1970.596

Scissors

Small sewing scissors, geometric diaper pattern on handles.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64631

Accession Number: 1970.597

Sewing Machine

Cast iron base with double treadle foot with initials "CW." Folding tabletop with three square facade drawers on right side. Machine mounted on top with hole in surface for belt to treadle, machine patents marked.

Date: 1871

Maker: Willcox & Gibbs (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal), steel (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 64632

Accession Number: 1970.598

Wardrobe

Wardrobe with scroll pediment (finial missing). Hinged doors with molded panels, single long drawer, plain skirt, bracket lets, clothes pole inside.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64633

Accession Number: 1970.599

Chaise Lounge

Upholstered and slip covered chaise lounge; shaped back and long arm; open side and foot. Four turned painted feat with castors. Maroon and blue striped tufted upholstery beneath pink slip cover.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64634

Accession Number: 1970.600

Table Lamp

Round, molded base with straight, cylindrical shaft. Flared shape of opaque yellow glass with pierced metal overlay and shaped finial.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 64635

Accession Number: 1970.601

Portrait of Sylvia Holt

Portrait of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945) as an infant; under glass; round gilt frame. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64636

Accession Number: 1970.602

Photograph

Gilt base metal rectangular frame; glass, black and white photograph of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945). Head and shoulders, full face view of dark haired young woman in square necked dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64637

Accession Number: 1970.603

Portait of Constance Holt

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; portrait of Constance Holt (1879-1968) as an infant surrounded by flowers. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64638

Accession Number: 1970.604

Painting

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; fresco depiction of the Richardson cousins (Alexander: 1881-1881; Lucy 1879?; Gardner 1884?; Dorothy 1887?) as infants on light blue background. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64639

Accession Number: 1970.605

Photograph

Black and white group photograph under glass in plain black, molded frame. Taken on front steps of Bowen House. Label on rear reads: Back (L to R) Stuart Holt, Hamilton Holt, Alexiina Holt. Middle: Rose Holt, Lucy Richardson, Grace Holt, Ethen Brown [possibly Ethel Bowen b. 1879], Henry Holt. Front:...

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64640

Accession Number: 1970.606

Fireplace Brush

Turned shaft with knob finial; shaped, molded ferrule; fan shaped bristle brush. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64641

Accession Number: 1970.607

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64642

Accession Number: 1970.608.1

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64643

Accession Number: 1970.608.2