Historic New England

General George Henry Thomas, Painting by Mrs. Ransome, 1614-B

The image is a photograph of a painting titled "General George Henry Thomas," by Mrs. Ransome." It depicts a man in military uniform holding a hat and a sword, standing on a landscape with trees and hills in the background. A horse and rider are visible to the left. The painting is in an ornate fram...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392741

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1614-B

William Tudor, 1615-B

The image is a portrait of a man identified as William Tudor. He is depicted in formal attire featuring a high-collared shirt and dark coat. It was photographed at the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Date: 1907-09-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392742

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1615-B

Sarah Hellen Whiteman, Painting by Cephas Giovanni Thompson, 1616-B

The painting titled "Sarah Helen Whiteman" by Cephas Giovanni Thompson depicts a portrait of a woman with curly hair adorned with a decorative headpiece. She is dressed in a light garment that drapes around her shoulders. The frame of the painting is visible and the subject's name is inscribed at th...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392743

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1616-B

Reverend Pelham Williams, 1617-B

The image is a portrait of Reverend Pelham Williams. He is depicted seated, wearing a clerical outfit, with one hand resting on a table holding a book. In the background, there is a bookshelf filled with books. The painting is signed by the artist and dated. Photographed for Miss Sarah Williams, Hot...

Date: 1906-02-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392744

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1617-B

Louis Agassiz, 1618-B

The image shows Agassiz standing next to a chalkboard with drawings and the word "Radiates" written on it. The man is wearing a dark suit and holding a pointing stick, indicating the chalkboard. At the bottom, there is a label reading "Watkins' Yo-Semite Art Gallery, 26 Montgomery Street, opposite L...

Date: 1907-05-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392745

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1618-B

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

Dennis Miller Bunker, 1622-B

The image shows a man seated, working on a sketch or drawing. Behind him, there is a large framed painting that depicts a figure near a body of water with trees. The man appears to be concentrating on his work. The photograph was taken from Dunham's picture.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392749

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1622-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler, 1623-B

The image is a portrait of Peleg Whitman Chandler. It shows him in a formal suit, with a beard and mustache. He is facing slightly to the left in a three-quarter view.

Date: 1907-12-26

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392750

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1623-B

Joseph Choate, 1624-B

The image features a daguerreotype photograph of a man placed within a frame. Beneath the photograph, there is a typed note partially visible, stating information about the photograph being a graduation daguerreotype of Mr. Joseph Choate, available in the library of Harvard University. The note also...

Date: 1903-01-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392751

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1624-B

Miss Curtis and Miss Stevenson, 1625-B

The image shows two women, identified as Miss Curtis and Miss Stevenson, seated in a room with a fireplace and framed artwork above it. They are dressed in dark, formal clothing and wearing light-colored caps. A dog sits beside them on the floor. A plant is placed in front of the fireplace.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392752

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1625-B

Miss Curtis and Miss Stevenson, 1626-B

The image shows two women, identified as Miss Curtis and Miss Stevenson, seated in a well-decorated room. They are dressed in long, dark dresses and are sitting in chairs near a fireplace adorned with candles and framed artwork. A large table with framed photographs, a decorative item under a glass ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392753

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1626-B

Charles T. Davis, 1627-B

The image is a portrait of a man identified by the title as Charles T. Davis. He has a prominent mustache and is dressed in a suit with a bow tie. The photograph appears to have some damage or black marks predominantly in the upper right corner.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392754

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1627-B

The Daughters of Mrs. Charles Fairchild, 1628-B

The photograph depicts two women in a domestic interior setting. One woman is seated at a desk, writing with a pen, while the other is sitting in a wicker chair, reading a book. The room features various framed artworks on the walls, and a dresser is visible in the background.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392755

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1628-B

Mrs. Charles Fairchild Sitting by Fireplace, 1629-B

The image shows a woman, identified as Mrs. Charles Fairchild, seated in an upholstered armchair near a lit fireplace. She is wearing a gown with fur trim and appears to be knitting. The room includes a bookcase filled with books, decorated with various framed artworks and a bust on top. A patterned...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392756

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1629-B

General Ulysses S. Grant, 1630-B

The image is a framed portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant. He is depicted wearing a military uniform with visible insignia on his shoulders and buttons on his coat. The portrait is encircled by an oval border within the frame.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392757

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1630-B

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1631-B

The image is a portrait of an older man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain, and the man is facing slightly to the left. The title of the image identifies him as Benjamin Ives Gilman.

Date: ca. 1909

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392758

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1631-B

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1632-B

The image shows an older man with a white beard and mustache, wearing glasses and a suit with a tie. The title identifies him as Benjamin Ives Gilman. He is posed against a plain background, looking slightly to the side.

Date: ca. 1909

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392759

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1632-B

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1633-B

The image is a black-and-white portrait of Benjamin Ives Gilman. He is depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing glasses and a suit with a tie. His arms are folded across his chest, and he is looking towards the camera.

Date: ca. 1909

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392760

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1633-B

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1634-B

The image of Benjamin Ives Gilman features him with a beard and mustache, wearing glasses. He is dressed in a formal suit and tie, looking directly at the camera against a plain backdrop.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392761

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1634-B

Mr. Harris, Clerk of Probate Court, Cambridge, 1635-B

The image shows a man seated and holding an open book. He is wearing a suit and has a mustache. The setting appears to be indoors, with a blurred background. The title identifies the man as Mr. Harris, Clerk of the Probate Court, Cambridge.

Date: 1909-10-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392762

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1635-B

Josiah Johnson Hawes, 1636-B

The image is a portrait photograph of Josiah Johnson Hawes. It features an elderly man with a long white beard and glasses, dressed in a suit. The portrait is oval-shaped and surrounded by an intricately patterned frame. The caption below the portrait includes the name Josiah J. Hawes and copyright ...

Date: 1907-04-04

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392763

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1636-B

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., 1637-B

The image is a portrait of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. at 40 years old. He is seated in a three-quarter pose, dressed in a suit with a vest, bow tie, and white shirt. The background appears neutral, and there is a chair partially visible behind him. The copy of daguerreotype was ordered by Dr. E. H. ...

Date: 1913-09-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392764

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1637-B

William Morris Hunt, 1638-B

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing indoors near a window. He has a long beard and is wearing a suit. The caption on the photograph reads "William Morris Hunt," and it is credited to Baldwin Coolidge in Boston, Massachusetts, with a copyright date of 1906.

Date: 1906-04-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392765

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1638-B

William Morris Hunt, 1639-B

The image is a portrait of a man identified as William Morris Hunt. He has a full beard and is dressed in a suit. The photograph is credited to B. Baldwin Coolidge, with a copyright date of 1906, taken in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1906-04-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392766

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1639-B

William Morris Hunt, 1640-B

The image is a portrait photograph of a man with a long white beard, wearing a dark cap. His attire appears to be dark in color. The bottom of the photograph includes text that reads "William Morris Hunt, Hills & Co. Photographers, Copyright 1905 by Chickering & Co., Boston."

Date: 1905-10-28

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392767

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1640-B

William Morris Hunt, 1641-B

The image is a photograph of a bearded man wearing a cap, facing slightly towards the right. The accompanying text identifies this photograph as the last image of "William Morris Hunt," taken by Baldwin Coolidge in Boston.

Date: 1905-11-25

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392768

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1641-B

Charles T. Jackson, MD, 1642-B

The image is a portrait of Charles T. Jackson, MD, shown on a page of a book. He is wearing glasses and dressed in formal attire with a dark jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie. The name "Charles T. Jackson" is written below the portrait.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392769

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1642-B

Dr. James Jackson, 1643-B

The image is a portrait of an older man identified as Dr. James Jackson. He is wearing a dark jacket and a white cravat. The background appears plain, focusing attention on the subject's face. A copy of the photograph was made for Dr. E. H. Bradford for the Medical Library.

Date: 1913-10-13

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392770

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.1643-B

Crawford W. Long, MD, 1644-B

The image is an engraving of Crawford W. Long, M.D. It includes his name prominently below his portrait, alongside a reference noting him as the "Discoverer of Anaesthesia." The text mentions his demonstration using sulphuric ether on James M. Venables in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, on March...

Date: 1907-01-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392771

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1644-B

Theodore Lyman Jr. 1834-35, 1645-B

The image is a portrait of Theodore Lyman Jr. from 1834-35. It depicts him in profile, facing to the right, with finely detailed hair and clothing. The portrait is framed within an oval shape, and the name "Theodore Lyman Jr." along with the year "1834-35" is inscribed below the image. It was photog...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392772

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1645-B

Theodore Lyman Jr. 1834-35, 1646-B

The image is a portrait of Theodore Lyman Jr. from the year 1834â35. It features a side profile of a man with short hair, displayed within an oval frame. The name "THEODORE LYMAN JR. 1834â35" is inscribed below the portrait.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392773

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1646-B

Emily (Marshall) Otis, Painting by Chester Harding, 1647-B

The image depicts a framed painting of Emily (Marshall) Otis by Chester Harding. The painting features a woman seated, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves. The frame is ornate with decorative floral designs. Photographed for D Lothrop and Co.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392774

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.1647-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1648-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait of Reverend Cotton Mather by Peter Pelham. Mather is depicted wearing a formal garment with a clerical collar. The portrait is oval-shaped and includes an inscription with Cotton Mather's name and additional text below the image.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392775

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1648-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1649-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait by Peter Pelham depicting Reverend Cotton Mather. The portrait shows Mather in an oval frame, wearing a period-appropriate clerical collar and attire. His hair is styled in curls, and he is positioned facing forward. There is text below the portrait, which includes ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392776

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1649-B

Reverend Cotton Mather, Mezzotint by Peter Pelham, 1650-B

The image is a mezzotint portrait of Reverend Cotton Mather, engraved by Peter Pelham. Mather is depicted in formal attire, including a white clerical collar, with an oval frame around the portrait. Below the image, there is text identifying him and providing additional information. The portrait is ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392777

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.1650-B

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

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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

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