Historic New England

Woman holding baby, 27494-A

A woman is holding a baby in her arms. She is dressed in a white blouse and skirt, and the baby is wearing a bonnet and a long white gown. They are standing outdoors with foliage visible in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373629

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27494-A

Portrait of three adults, 27495-A

The image is a portrait of three adults sitting close together. There is a man in the center with a beard, wearing a suit and tie. On either side of him are two women, both in dark dresses with high collars and decorative elements. The background includes part of a room with wooden furniture.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373630

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27495-A

Three older men standing outdoors, 27496-A

Three older men are standing outdoors in front of a wooden building with a window. The men are wearing different styles of hats and suits.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373631

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27496-A

Older man and woman standing in front of house, 27497-A

An older man and woman are standing in front of a wooden house. The man is wearing a hat, jacket, and buttoned vest, while the woman is dressed in a blouse and skirt. A window is visible in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373632

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27497-A

Woman with baby seated on lap, 27498-A

A woman with an elaborate hairstyle is seated with a smiling baby on her lap. The woman is wearing a dress with a decorative collar, and the baby is dressed in a light-colored garment. The background shows some household elements, including part of a plant.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373633

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27498-A

Young girl and boy playing dominos, 27499-A

The image depicts a young girl and boy sitting at a table and playing dominos. The girl, on the right, is wearing a polka-dotted dress with a light-colored scarf or tie around her neck. The boy, on the left, is dressed in overalls and a long-sleeve shirt.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373634

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27499-A

Group of adults, 27500-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373635

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27500-A

Woman with baby, 27501-A

A woman is seated, holding a baby wrapped in a light-colored blanket. She is wearing a dark dress with a patterned collar and buttons. The setting appears to be indoors, with part of a curtain or wallpaper visible in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373636

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27501-A

Woman seated in hammock and child standing, 27502-A

The image depicts a woman seated in a hammock with a decorative pillow, while a child stands nearby holding the hammock rope. They are in front of a wooden house, with a porch displaying potted plants and a sign above the door that reads "Woodside." Trees frame the scene.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373637

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27502-A

Woman and child on hammock, 27503-A

The image shows a woman and a child sitting together on a hammock in front of a house. The woman is wearing a checkered blouse and a long skirt, while the child is dressed in a light-colored dress with a coat. There is a decorative pillow with a star pattern on the hammock. In the background, the po...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373638

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27503-A

Woman holding baby, 27504-A

A woman is holding a baby, who is wearing a light-colored garment and boots. They are seated outdoors in front of a leafy tree, with the woman wearing a striped dress.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373639

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27504-A

Two women in woods, 27505-A

The image shows two women in a wooded area. One woman is seated on the ground in the foreground, wearing a light-colored dress and a large hat with decorative details. The other woman stands further back, near a wooden structure, also dressed in light attire and wearing a large hat.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373640

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27505-A

Baby in carriage, 27506-A

A baby is sitting in a wicker carriage on a porch. The baby is dressed in knitted clothing and a bonnet, with a ribbon tied around the neck. An ornate parasol is positioned above the carriage, and potted plants are visible in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373641

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27506-A

Baby in carriage, 27507-A

The image shows a baby seated in a wicker carriage with decorative patterns on the side. An umbrella is positioned behind the baby, which is on a wooden porch next to a window. The baby is wearing a knitted outfit.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373642

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27507-A

Young boy in overalls, 27508-A

The image shows a young boy standing on a wooden porch in front of a house. He is wearing a cap and overalls with a shirt underneath and has one hand in his pocket. The house features horizontal wooden siding, a window with shutters, and a lace curtain.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373643

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27508-A

Baby on quilt, 27509-A

The image shows a baby dressed in a long white gown sitting on a quilt-covered surface. The quilt has a colorful, patchwork appearance, and there are patterned pillows behind the baby. The background includes a wall with floral wallpaper and other decorative elements.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373644

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27509-A

Baby in highchair, 27510-A

The image shows a baby seated in a highchair. The baby is wearing a light-colored gown and is positioned in front of a backdrop with a floral pattern.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373645

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27510-A

Baby on quilt, 27511-A

A baby is seated on a patterned quilt. The quilt features intricate designs with various patterns visible, including stitching and embroidered shapes. The baby is wearing a light-colored gown and is positioned on a cushioned surface with detailed fabric in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373646

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27511-A

Little girl, 27512-A

A young girl is standing outdoors next to a pine tree. She is wearing a coat with a striped collar and a bonnet on her head.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373647

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27512-A

Girl on horse, 27513-A

The image shows a girl seated on a horse, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. She is wearing light-colored clothing and holding the reins.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373648

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27513-A

Boy holding dog, 27514-A

A young boy is standing in a grassy area holding a dog by a leash. The dog stands beside him, and there are plants and trees in the background. The boy is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and has short hair.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373649

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27514-A

Boy holding dog, 27515-A

A boy is standing in an outdoor setting, holding a dog by its collar. The dog is sitting on the grass, appearing attentive. There are trees and an open area in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373650

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27515-A

Young girl, 27516-A

A young girl is standing in front of a wall covered in leaves. She is wearing a light-colored dress and has a large bow in her hair. The background is densely covered with foliage.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373651

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27516-A

Child on stool in garden, 27517-A

A child is seated on a stool in a garden, surrounded by dense foliage. The child is wearing a light-colored garment and dark shoes.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373652

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27517-A

Baby resting on quilt, 27518-A

A baby is resting on a quilt, sitting comfortably in a cushioned chair. The setting appears to be indoors with various blurred elements in the background. The baby is wrapped in a patterned cloth.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373653

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27518-A

Boy standing outdoors, 27519-A

A young boy is standing outdoors in front of a tree. He is wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt and dark pants, with boots. The background consists of foliage and branches.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373654

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27519-A

Boy standing outdoors, 27520-A

A young boy is standing outdoors in front of a tree. He is wearing a striped shirt and dark pants, and he is smiling at the camera.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373655

Ref. Code: PC031.001.014.27520-A

Table Runner

Narrow white table runner with buttonhole stitch over the seam, embroidered square details inside border.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 63929

Accession Number: 1970.527.4

Candlestick

Blown and molded colorless glass body. Hexagonal socket with flat top with circular mouth to receive candle. Vase-form stem swelling at center and tapering to a corresponding hexagonal base. Heavy glass body. .

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Heisey (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 63930

Accession Number: 1970.668.1

Candlestick

Blown and molded colorless glass body. Hexagonal socket with flat top with circular mouth to receive candle. Vase-form stem swelling at center and tapering to a corresponding hexagonal base. Heavy glass body. .

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Heisey (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 63931

Accession Number: 1970.668.2

Candlestick

Blown and molded colorless glass body. Hexagonal socket with flat top with circular mouth to receive candle. Vase-form stem swelling at center and tapering to a corresponding hexagonal base. Heavy glass body.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Heisey (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 63932

Accession Number: 1970.668.3

Candlestick

Blown and molded colorless glass body. Hexagonal socket with flat top with circular mouth to receive candle. Vase-form stem swelling at center and tapering to a corresponding hexagonal base. Heavy glass body.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Heisey (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 63933

Accession Number: 1970.668.4

Commemorative Plate

White porcelain body. Scalloped and lobed edge. Wide rim with aqua border with shaped gilt scrolling and floral vines. Cavetto border corresponds. Interior of well with bust length portrait of King Louis XIV of France.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Sevres (Maker) Morion (Artist) Chateau Des Tuileries (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 63934

Accession Number: 1970.719

Commemorative Plate

White porcelain body. Scalloped and lobed edge. Wide rim with cream colored ground with three floral reserves alternating with aqua reserves with gilt decoration of musical instruments. Heavy gilt accents and floral borders throughout. Well with aqua border with polychrome bust-length portrait of Ki...

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Sevres (Maker) Morion (Artist) Chateau Des Tuileries (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 63935

Accession Number: 1970.720

Commemorative Plate

White porcelain body. Scalloped and lobed edge. Wide rim with cream colored ground with pink edge with gilt border decoration of scrolled reserves and meandering floral vine. Circular well with pink border and gilt floral borders. Hand painted bust length portrait of King Louis VIII of France. Mar...

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Sevres (Maker) Morion (Artist) Chateau Des Tuileries (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 63936

Accession Number: 1970.721

Commemorative Plate

White porcelain body, scalloped and lobed edge. Wide rim with pink border with shaped gilt scrolling and floral vines. Three floral reserves alternating feathered edge. Pink and gilt cavetto border. Interior well with bust length portrait of King Louis XV of France. Marks: See companion plates 1970....

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Sevres (Maker) Morion (Artist) Chateau Des Tuileries (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 63937

Accession Number: 1970.722

Pitcher

Renaissance revival style, highly polished chrome-like finish; silver plate over base metal. Bulbous body tapers from a swelled bottom to an undefined neck then swells slightly at shaped and spouted mouth with Greek key border decoration Body with machine engraved decoration at bottom with circular ...

Date: 1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63938

Accession Number: 1970.725

Teakettle

All bulbous circular forms with reeded bottom half, with dished shoulders with stippled floral engraved decoration. Cylindrical neck with molded naturalistic floral border band. Circular mouth. Teakettle or hot water pot, stand, and burner. Pot has elongated spout at side' hinged domed lid with ga...

Date: 1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63939

Accession Number: 1970.726.1

Teapot

Tea or coffee pot; Pot has elongated spout at side' hinged domed lid with gadrooning; C-shape handle at back. Part of a six piece tea set, All bulbous circular forms with reeded bottom half, with dished shoulders with stippled floral engraved decoration. Cylindrical neck with molded naturalistic fl...

Date: 1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63940

Accession Number: 1970.726.2

Teapot

Tea or hot water pot; Pot has elongated spout at side' hinged domed lid with gadrooning; C-shape handle at back. Part of a six piece tea set. All bulbous circular forms with reeded bottom half, with dished shoulders with stippled floral engraved decoration. Cylindrical neck with molded naturalistic...

Date: 1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63941

Accession Number: 1970.726.3

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with two C-shaped handles and domed cover. Part of a six piece tea set. All bulbous circular forms with reeded bottom half, with dished shoulders with stippled floral engraved decoration. Cylindrical neck with molded naturalistic floral border band. Circular mouth.

Date: 1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63942

Accession Number: 1970.726.4

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher. Part of a six piece tea set. All bulbous circular forms with reeded bottom half, with dished shoulders with stippled floral engraved decoration. Cylindrical neck with molded naturalistic floral border band. Circular mouth.

Date: 1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63943

Accession Number: 1970.726.5

Waste Bowl

Waste bowl. Part of a six piece tea set. All bulbous circular forms with reeded bottom half, with dished shoulders with stippled floral engraved decoration. Cylindrical neck with molded naturalistic floral border band. Circular mouth.

Date: 1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Manufacturer)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63944

Accession Number: 1970.726.6

Tray

Wide oval form, with dished rim terminating in molded beaded edge. Flat bottom with thinly executed machine-etched decoration featuring a Greek key border band enclosing a stylized s-scroll border band. Each end with applied handle: cartouche shape with beaded edge, scrolling to leafy terminus and s...

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 63945

Accession Number: 1970.727

Tile

Buff-colored clay body with molded relief decoration of coat of arms featuring brown two-headed eagle with orb at base and crown above, flanked by columns. Decoration is tin glaze in blues, tan, and greens. Pencil notation on back, Modern tile. Coat of arms of Charles V of Spain. Bought in Sevill...

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63946

Accession Number: 1970.731

Painting of George Washington

Bust-length portrait of George Washington in military uniform; polychrome on a muddy brown background. Molded wooden rectangular frame painted with metallic paint.

Date: 1860-1888

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 63947

Accession Number: 1970.732

Portrait of Henry Chandler Bowen

Three-quarter bust portrait of Henry Bowen (1813-1896) in a dark suit, white shirt, and gold shirt pin; bearded and balding gray hair. Classical draped curtain in background and Roseland Park in distance. Under glass in gilded frame, composed of four alternating decorative bands.

Date: 1880

Maker: Probably Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 63948

Accession Number: 1970.733