Historic New England

The Chase Business Block, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29423-A

The image depicts the Chase Business Block located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is a two-story building with a tree partially obscuring part of the structure. Visible on the ground floor are shop windows with signage displaying "Dunn Bros." Above the ground floor, there is an open balcony runnin...

Date: 1916-10-21

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388931

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.29423-A

Panoramic view of Shrewsbury and farms, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29424-A

The image shows a panoramic view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, featuring a rural landscape with scattered houses and buildings amidst farmlands. Stone walls divide sections of the fields, and trees dot the landscape.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388932

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29424-A

Water tank, Standpipe Municipal Water Works, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29425-A

The image depicts a large cylindrical water tank surrounded by a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation. This tank is part of the Municipal Water Works in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388933

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29425-A

Harlow road, from East Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29426-A

The image features Harlow Road as seen from East Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. A dirt road intersects with a paved street, bordered by a stone retaining wall. A fire hydrant is visible on the left, and several trees and small structures are present in the background. A sign marking "Harl...

Date: 1918

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388934

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29426-A

Men outside post office in the center of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29427-A

The image shows a street view in the center of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. On the left, there is a two-story building labeled as the "Shrewsbury Post Office," with several people standing outside. To the right is another building with a storefront, and further back, a building with a prominent bell t...

Date: 1910-05-30

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388935

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29427-A

"Arcade" tavern, Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29428-A

The image shows the Old Arcade tavern, located on Turnpike Road in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows with shutters and two main entrances with small porticos above them. There are a few leafless trees surrounding the building.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388936

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.29428-A

Judge, court officers, and members of the first jury, Superior Court, December sitting, Worcester, Massachusetts, 29429-A

This image depicts a collection of pen and ink portraits featuring the judge, court officers, and members of the first jury from the December sitting of the Superior Court in Worcester, Massachusetts. The arrangement shows individual male figures in profile and frontal views, with names or titles no...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388937

Ref. Code: PC029.001.002.002.29429-A

Sumner House and Soldiers' monument, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29430-A

The image shows the Sumner House and Soldiers' monument in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is a multi-story building with several windows and a prominent chimney. The Soldiers' monument is a tall obelisk-style structure, surrounded by trees and set within a fenced area. A street and signpost ar...

Date: 1916

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388938

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29430-A

Holland cabbage patches, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29431-A

The image depicts a large field of cabbage plants in neatly arranged rows in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In the background, there are several trees and bushes lining the horizon.

Date: 1918

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388939

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29431-A

F. Holden's children, 29432-A

The image features the four children of a man named F. Holden posed in front of a large wooden door. One child is standing to the left wearing a hat and coat and holding onto a wicker baby carriage with two infants inside. Another child is standing to the right with a large bow in her hair.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388940

Ref. Code: PC029.001.002.001.29432-A

Panoramic view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29433-A

The image shows a panoramic view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are open fields with stone walls and sparse vegetation. In the background, the town is visible with clusters of houses and trees scattered throughout the landscape.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388941

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29433-A

Howard Shepard's apple orchard, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29434-A

The image shows an apple orchard in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, belonging to Howard Shepard. The foreground features a stone wall and several apple trees are seen behind the wall with blossoms on their branches.

Date: 1916

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388942

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29434-A

View on East Main Street, looking east, showing sidewalk and street near corner of Holman Street and Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29435-A

The image shows a view along East Main Street, looking east, near the intersection with Holman Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. A sidewalk runs parallel to the street, lined with mature trees on a grassy area. The street itself is visible to the right of the trees.

Date: 1915

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388943

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29435-A

Mr. Stone's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29436-A

The image depicts Mr. Stone's house located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is partially visible behind a line of trees and a white picket fence. Several tall trees surround the property and there is a sidewalk in front of the fence.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388944

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29436-A

Old high school, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29437-A

The image shows an old high school building in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with a steep, multi-gabled roof. There are several leafless trees in front of the building and a lamppost is visible near the entrance walkway.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388945

Ref. Code: PC029.001.006.001.29437-A

West Main Street, looking east, opposite Dr. Gage's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29438-A

The image depicts West Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, looking east. A dirt road is flanked by a row of mature trees on either side. A stone wall is visible on the left side of the road. A utility pole stands on the right side of the image.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388946

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29438-A

Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29439-A

The image shows a view of a tree-lined street, identified as Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. On the right side of the image, a house is visible, partially obscured by trees. The road stretches into the distance, bordered by tall trees on both sides.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388947

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29439-A

Dr. Gage's farmhouse, West Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29440-A

The image shows Dr. Gage's farmhouse located on West Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is a large, two-story structure with a gabled roof and a symmetrical facade. It has multiple windows with shutters and a covered porch. The property is bordered by a stone wall and tall trees are...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388948

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29440-A

Electric light building, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29441-A

The image shows a small brick building identified as the Electric Light Building in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure has a hip roof, two windows with grilles, and a pair of doors at the front. It is situated on a grassy area with trees in the background and a utility pole visible to the left...

Date: 1914

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388949

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29441-A

Group portrait of unidentified workers, either construction or masonry workers, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29442-A

This image features a group portrait of unidentified workers, likely involved in construction or masonry, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The men are dressed in work clothes, such as overalls and hats, and are posed in front of large stone blocks.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388950

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29442-A

Unidentified house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29443-A

The image depicts an unidentified house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features a two-story wooden house with several windows and a porch. There are three people visible in the front yard; two seated women and one standing man. A large tree and some shrubs are present near the house.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388951

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29443-A

Plant stand

Carved teak plant stand with scalloped top with a beaded border that surrounds a round soapstone insert, which sits atop of an intricatively carved pierced apron that consists of vines and open and closed five petaled flowers. The stand is supported by five pierced legs ending in hooved feet. A five...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood), soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 174940

Accession Number: 2006.44.698

Reclining Figure

Reclining Figure, bronze sculpture by Henry Moore (1898-1986), one of edition of 7.

Date: 1945

Maker: Moore, Henry, 1898-1986 (Sculptor)

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 174941

Accession Number: 2009.21.1

Sofa

Mahogany sofa with scrolled arms and carved double eagle crests and carved paw feet, upholstered in gold fabric [faded to gold, used to be blue].

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 174942

Accession Number: 2006.44.699

Ship "Union" of Salem

Framed watercolor painting of a ship at sea. The image of the ship "Union" fills most of the picture, the bow faces the viewer and the stern is pointed toward the left half of the picture, an American flag is flying from the bow. In the background is another ship, a harbor with a small city, and a m...

Date: 1902

Maker: Macpherson, M (Copyist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 174951

Accession Number: 2006.44.740

Sauce dish

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 174955

Accession Number: 1993.597

Sauce Dish Tray

Large, diamond-shaped, earthenware tray with blue transfer-printed pastoral scene. Scene depicts men in small boats on a calm river. A wooden bridge and thatched-roof cottage is in the mid-ground and fields with sheep and the tower of a building in the distance. Floral borders on raised interior an...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 174956

Accession Number: 1993.597.1

Sauce dish

Small, diamond-shaped earthenware dish with blue transfer-printed pattern and a small handle at one corner. Transfer-printed scene depicts men in small boats on a calm river. A wooden bridge and thatched-roof cottage is in the mid-ground, fields with sheep and the tower of a building in the distanc...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 174957

Accession Number: 1993.597.2

Sauce dish

Small, diamond-shaped earthenware dish with blue transfer-printed pattern and a small handle at one corner. Transfer-printed scene depicts men in small boats on a calm river. A wooden bridge and thatched-roof cottage is in the mid-ground, fields with sheep and the tower of a building in the distanc...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 174959

Accession Number: 1993.597.4

Sauce dish

Small, diamond-shaped earthenware dish with blue transfer-printed pattern and a small handle at one corner. Transfer-printed scene depicts men in small boats on a calm river. A wooden bridge and thatched-roof cottage is in the mid-ground, fields with sheep and the tower of a building in the distanc...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 174960

Accession Number: 1993.597.5

Ship at Sea

Framed oil painting of a ship at sea. Ship with six unfurled sails catching wind. Three figures are seen aboard. There is one red pennant on the right mast and the ship is heading left. There are two seagulls to the left and two ships in the distance to the right.

Date: 1877

Maker: Norton, William Edward, 1843-1916 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 174961

Accession Number: 2006.44.1060

Prayer rug

Woven wool prayer rug with center panel of mult-colored tarantulas with small rosettes scattered between them. The mihrab (prayer arch) is flanked by two combs. The border consists of various rosettes of different colors. The edges are bound in olive green. It has a very short pile.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 174962

Accession Number: 2006.44.457

Tureen

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tureen. Two lion head molded handles. Floral bands surround the inner rim, base, and cover. Pastoral scene adorns the interior base, exterior body, and cover. Lion head molded finial adorns the cover.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, transfer printing

GUSN: 174963

Accession Number: 1993.598.1AB

Rug

Woven wool rug with center panel of an elongated octagon in red on a white ground. At the center of the octagon is a cross which is flanked by multi-branched candlesticks. The largest border contains red, yellow, orange and white rosettes. The sides are bound in strips of red, orange and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 174964

Accession Number: 2006.44.458

"A westerly perspective VIEW of part of the Town of Cambridge"

Framed print of an ink drawing depicting a field in foreground, trees in middleground, and about twelve to fourteen buildings in background. Clouds are crudely drawn. In upper left corner is a hanging scroll with words in script.

Date: ca. 1927

Maker: Griffin, Samuel (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 174965

Accession Number: 2006.44.809

Medicine Kit

Blue colored metal box with attached lid containing five glass capsules wrapped in silk. Capsules contain aromatic ammonia to be used as smelling salts. Directions printed on small paper card inside box as well as lid.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material), ammonia (ammonium hydroxide)

GUSN: 175047

Accession Number: 1993.845

Vial

Small clear glass graduated cylinder with black leather covered cylindrical cardboard case.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, leather, glass (material)

GUSN: 175050

Accession Number: 1993.843

Vial

Small clear glass graduated cylinder.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 175051

Accession Number: 1993.843.1

Vial Case

Black leather covered cylindrical cardboard case.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 175052

Accession Number: 1993.843.2

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesnuffer scissor-shaped with three legs (one leg detached), circular finger holes and spring hinge.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), forging (metal forming)

GUSN: 175056

Accession Number: 1993.826

Dinner Plate

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed "Milanese Scenery" pattern depicting three figures amongst ruins with Gothic cathedral in background. Outer border pattern of foliate scrolls on dot background. Inner border floral sprays and lacy floral and bead swags.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 175057

Accession Number: 1993.609

Portrait of Benjamin Gerrish (1717-1772)

Portrait of Benjamin Gerrish (1717-1772). Half-length portrait of of an older man with gray hair, wearing a brown jacket and white shirt with lace cuff. Right hand is tucked into front of jacket. A painted oval frame encircles sitter. Gilt frame.

Date: 1770-1772

Maker: Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815 (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 175059

Accession Number: 2009.22.1

Portrait of Dr. James Mease (1771-1846)

Portrait of Dr. James Mease (1771-1846). Half-length portrait of a balding man wearing a black jacket over a high collared beige vest and high collared white shirt. Mease holds an open book entitled "Lecture II" in his right hand. Rust-red colored background. Gilt frame with carved leaves in the cor...

Date: 1835

Maker: Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material), Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 175060

Accession Number: 2009.22.2

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. (1804-1884)

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. (1804-1884). Half length portrait of a dark haired young man wearing a high collared black jacket and white shirt. Sitter is looking to his right. Gilt frame with rope edge.

Date: 1825

Maker: Sully, Robert Matthew, 1803-1855 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 175061

Accession Number: 2009.22.3

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Jr. (1832-1925)

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Jr. (1832-1925), as a child. Cherub-like child with blond ringlets, deep brown eyes, rosy cheeks and dark red lips leaning on a brown rock. Gilt frame with gadrooning around edges. Son of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. and grandson of Thomas Langdon Elwyn. Elwyn Jr. marr...

Date: 1837

Maker: Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 (Artist)

Material: oil paintings (visual works), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 175062

Accession Number: 2009.22.4

Portrait of Helen Elwyn Kremer

Portrait of Helen Mary Middleton Elwyn Kremer (b. 1866) (Mrs. William Nance Kremer). Three-quarter length portrait of an older woman with gray hair and dark eyes seated on a gold upholstered sofa. She is wearing a green pendant necklace and a purple silk dress with sheer white lace sleeves. She also...

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Beaux, Cecilia, 1853-1942 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 175063

Accession Number: 2009.22.5

Gordon Wendell

Portrait of Gordon Wendell (1859-1910) painted posthumously from a photograph. Half length portrait of an older man with bald head and large mustache. Wearing dark suit and tie with white dress shirt. Simple silver gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board

GUSN: 175064

Accession Number: 2009.22.6

Portriat of Frances Stone Warrick (1921-2009)

Pastel portrait of Frances Stone Warrick (1921-2009) as a small child. Sitter has blond hair and blue eyes and is wearing a white shirt with ruffled collar. Double frame has decorative inner border of foliate scrolls, entire frame is painted a dark gold. Signed "Casilear Cole/9.13.22" in upper left ...

Date: 1922

Maker: Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: pastels (crayons), pastel paper, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 175065

Accession Number: 2009.22.7

Goddard buggy

Four wheeled buggy with black leather dash and folding leather hood. The singel seat is upholstered in a blue broadcloth. The buggy is supported by two elliptical springs, one on the front axle and the other on the rear axle. The body of the buggy is painted black and the wheels and springs are pain...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Attributed to Chauncey Thomas & Co (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 175074

Accession Number: 2006.44.494

Concord wagon

Four wheeled wagon with rectangular boat shaped body and single leather seat. The wagon is open on all sides and has a black body with gold t-head decorations around the bed of the wagon. The wheels are green with red detailing.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: H. A. Moyer (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, rubber (material)

GUSN: 175083

Accession Number: 2006.44.495

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