Historic New England

Outlines and sketches by Washington Allston [A commemorative book]

For careful description, see S.R. Koehler's catalogue of the Works of the Cheney Brothers, Boston 1891. 20 sheets [18 engraved & 2 lithographs]. Original sketches now at the Museum of Fine Arts, Dana Family Bequest.

Date: 1850

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198897

Ref. Code: GC002.02.130

In memory of Sarah Pierce, pioneer in the high education of women [reversed]

Illustration for the front cover of a magazine, winter 1954.

Date: 1932

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198903

Ref. Code: GC002.02.131

Odd Fellows Hall, junction of Tremont and Berkley Streets and Warren Avenue, Boston, Mass., ca. 1871

This lithograph shows good architectural detail on the Odd Fellows building. A street scene shows street car/horse drawn carriage and groups of people. Bright accents of color on clothing.

Date: ca. 1871

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198898

Ref. Code: GC002.02.020

Grand panoramic view of the east side of Washington Street

This view was pulled from a Gleason's Pictorial issue. There is fairly good architectural detail in this three-part panoramic view. Many street scenes showing peddlars, transportation, costume, etc.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198899

Ref. Code: GC002.02.021

Grand panoramic view of the west side of Washington Street

View from a Gleason's Pictorial issue. The three part panoramic view shows fairly good architectural detail and a lively street scene with people and carriages.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198900

Ref. Code: GC002.02.022

Cathedral of the Holy Cross

This color lithograph shows excellent architectural detail with a slightly impressionistic view of people and carriages in the foreground.

Date: 1871

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198901

Ref. Code: GC002.02.023

Boston Storage Warehouse, West Chester Park, Boston, Mass.

A colored lithograph advertising the Boston Storage Warehouse and its new building in West Chester Park--"Huntington Ave. and Back Bay cars pass near the warehouse." The facility had twelve sections to store furniture, pianos, pictures, carriages, sleighs, trunks, and "merchandise of certain kinds....

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198902

Ref. Code: GC002.02.024

Morgan of Morgan Chapel

A handsome "illustrated" poster annnouncing Reverend Henry Morgan's lectures, called "17 Reasons Why Men Don't Go To Church."

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198905

Ref. Code: GC002.02.132

Advertisement for United States Cartridge Co.'s aim fire cartridges

Poster advertising different types of "aim fire" ammunition from the United States Cartridge Co. in Lowell, Mass. The ammunition makes the design of "U.S." on the poster. The "U" uses "central fire pistol and rifle cartidges" and the "S" shows "central fire military and sporting cartridges." At t...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198906

Ref. Code: GC002.02.133

View of Boston

A reproduction of the original view by Sheaff Printworks. The original is owned by Batterymarch Financial Management. A marvelous view of Boston in the mid 1880s. Reproduction drawn and published by H.H. Rowley & Co.

Date: 1880

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198907

Ref. Code: GC002.02.134

Bird's eye view of Harvard College and Old Cambridge

This sepia-toned lithograph shows a bird's eye view of the college and five small views of college buildings. A handwritten legend says the print was a gift of Louis Prang (firm of Prang & Mayer) on January 14, 1858. Small views of: Longfellow House, Observatory, Law School, Divinity Hall, and Prof....

Date: 1858

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198908

Ref. Code: GC002.02.025

Suess Ornamental Glass Company

Two sales posters for a company specializing in ornamental art glass - crystal glass, stained glass, glass with reproductions of works of art, etc.

Date: 1897

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198909

Ref. Code: GC002.02.135

Broadside for E. & H. Sewall, Livermore Falls, Maine

Broadside advertising reduced prices on shingles, doors, windows, door and window frames, moulding, etc.

Date: 1896-08-20

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198911

Ref. Code: GC002.02.136

Panoramic view of the ruins after the Great Fire in Boston

This view shows ruins and buildings from Boston's Great Fire with the Harbor in the background. It was made from photographs by J. W. Black of Boston.

Date: ca. 1872

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198910

Ref. Code: GC002.02.026

Grand charity concert

Broadside for a fund-raising concert at Mechanics Hall in Worcester for the Ladies' Soliders Relief Society. The concert featured Handel's "Messiah" on February 5, 1865.

Date: 1865-01-27

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198914

Ref. Code: GC002.02.137

Harvard University

This shows multiple small black and white drawings of Harvard buildings and landmarks. The artist's inscription in the lower right corner is to "Mass. Hist. Soc. - Mar. 23, 1904."

Date: 1895

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198912

Ref. Code: GC002.02.027

Reprint from the Boston Evening Transcript, Wednesday June 18, 1919

A reprint of an article from the Boston Evening Transcript: "Harvard '69 Comes Back for its Semi-Centennial Sixty-Three Strong." A piece of memorabilia with interesting photos of African American soldiers. Article written by Nelson C. Metcalf.

Date: 1919

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198915

Ref. Code: GC002.02.138

Advertisement for steel aermotors and towers

A sales poster for "Anything you want to know about windmills - It's here. Even Architectural styles to enhance your property. Nifty!"

Date: 1895-1900

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198916

Ref. Code: GC002.02.139

United States Naval Radio School, Harvard University

This lithograph shows impressionistic, black and white views of the buildings at the United States Naval Radio School at Harvard University from 1917-1919.

Date: 1917-1919

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198917

Ref. Code: GC002.02.028

General

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 198920

Ref. Code: GC001.USCT.General

General

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 198922

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.General

General

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 198923

Ref. Code: GC001.USNH.General

The Unitarian Church, Fall River, Mass.

Black a white lithograph with a view of the church in good detail.

Date: ca. 1830

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198931

Ref. Code: GC002.02.029

Birthplace of Harriet Newell, Haverhill, Mass.

Sepia-toned lithograph of the birthplace of Harriet Newell in Haverhill, Mass. It is copyrighted and published by A.B. Jaques in 1853 in the District Court of Massachusetts.

Date: 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198932

Ref. Code: GC002.02.030

[Whittier House, Haverhill, Mass.]

This print, copied from an oil painting, is a black and white romantic view of the Whittier House with a boy fishing. On the reverse it is inscribed "Prang?" by W. Sumner Appleton.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198937

Ref. Code: GC002.02.031

Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan

A print with the words "They kept the sea lanes open" and a scene with a German U-boat blocked by American ships.

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198934

Ref. Code: GC002.02.125b

Third Liberty Loan Honor Roll

Advertisement to help Wayland [Mass.] earn the right to fly the Third Liberty Loan honor flag, awarded by the U.S. Treasury Department. The portion of the poster with the list of those who are already helping the war effort by purchasing Third Liberty Loan bonds is missing.

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198935

Ref. Code: GC002.02.125c

The New Sagamore House, Nantasket Beach, Hull, Mass.

This color print shows the Nantasket Beach and the buildings along it. It also shows the ferry landing and train station. The print includes a corner inset of the new Sagamore House.

Date: 1895

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198938

Ref. Code: GC002.02.032

Ipswich, Mass.

This blue-toned print depicts a birds-eye view of the town of Ipswich and buildings, offering a good overview of the town. The streets are labelled. Some buildings are identified in the legend in the corner.

Date: 1893

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198941

Ref. Code: GC002.02.033

Lands End, Rockport, Mass.

This blue-tinted lithograph has a large section showing Turks Head Inn and land divided into house lots. There are also four small views in the bottom corners: up close of the Inn, Thatchers Island, Bathing Pavilion, and the steamer Penobscot.

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198943

Ref. Code: GC002.02.034

"Camp Sargent," Encampment of the Boston Light Infantry at Springfield, Mass., July 1840

This lithograph depicts a detailed view of the encampment, showing soldiers at attention, tents, and people watching.

Date: 1840-07

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198944

Ref. Code: GC002.02.035

Birthplace of Harriet Newell, Haverhill, Mass.

A charming, if amateurish rendering of a colonial home circa 1800.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198945

Ref. Code: GC002.02.140

View of Putnam, Conn.

This lithograph presents a panoramic view of Putnam, showing the street layouts and buildings. A wide variety of buildings are shown, including churches, mills, houses, etc.

Date: 1877

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198947

Ref. Code: GC002.02.037

[Sailboats at anchor]

Depiction of what looks to be fishing boats at anchor in a small harbor. Includes small dorries anchored in the foreground. Artist signed in pencil and in the plate on the lower right.

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198946

Ref. Code: GC002.02.141

Residence of Jeffrey Richardson

A detailed illustration of the Richardson House and neighboring buildings. Includes many pedestrians and a view of the streets. Also has a duplicate with information on the verso that is faded and difficult to read.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198816

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.010

Mystic Seaport, Connecticut

This seaside village was identified as Mystic Seaport. The view is from the harbor toward the docks and village, with the ship "Charles W. Morgan" slightly left of center.

Date: ca. 1993

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198817

Ref. Code: GC002.01.CT.0200.001

Grosser Ball zu Ehren des Prinzen von Wales in der Academy of Music zu Boston, 12. November, 1860

A detailed engraving of a gala event in the theatre. Shows decorations, flags from several countries, floral arrangements, orchestras, dancing, men and women in formal attire and above, the words "Welcome Prince."

Date: 1860-11-12

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198818

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3750.009

Central part of Dorchester and Milton Village

A detail of the village community and streets with a bridge crossing a river in the center. There are people walking and talking. Across the bottom, someone has handwritten "1839" and "EAH."

Date: 1839

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198822

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.001

Old South Church, Dorchester, 1848

A detailed picture of the front and side of the church, with men, women, and children on the front lawn. This is actually a picture of the Second Church of Dorchester, mis-named "Old South Church."

Date: 1848

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198823

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.008

Pierce Mansion

"This house, which stands on Oak Avenue, in what was formerly the town of Dorchester, now a part of Boston, was built by Robert Pierce, in the year 1640, ten years after he arrived from England in the ship Mary and John. It was occupied by him until his death, 1664, and since that time until the pr...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198824

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.003

The Gardner House

This is a very old house on Pleasant Street, in Dorchester, built in all probability at least 200 years ago, but by whom cannot be ascertained. Ebenezer Niles lived here in the early part of the century. He was a merchant on Central Wharf, Boston, of the firm of Newell & Niles; but whether an ance...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198826

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.005

Second Church, 1805, Codman Square, Dorchester

A detail of the front and side of the church, which dominates the vicinity of Codman Square. It is the oldest Congregational meeting house in Boston. In 1806, James Bowdoin presented a fine clock for the interior and the bell in the steeple, which was cast by Paul Revere.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198827

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.006

Savin Hill, Dorchester, Mass.

A depiction of Savin Hill and what appears to be Dorchester Bay.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198828

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.002

"Codman Mansion," Dorchester, Mass.

A detail of the front and side of the mansion, with women playing croquet on the front lawn.

Date: ca. 1860

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198829

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.004

Savin Hill railroad bridge, Dorchester

A detailed scene representing evening twilight on the bridge and motionless bay. There is a railroad passing over the bridge, with a hill rising behind and two men fishing from a boat in the front. The railroad line is the Old Colony Railroad. Given February 13, 1922.

Date: 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198830

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4600.007

Roxbury, Massachusetts, as seen from Tremont Road

A detailed depiction of a view of Roxbury before its incoporation with Boston. The scene includes many buildings, horses, people and an attempt to depict the Roxbury stagecoach. From the article: "The view which we present [...] of Roxbury, Mass., is taken from Tremont Road, and is a very fine an...

Date: 1853-12-10

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198834

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6800.008

Birthplace of General Warren

A detailed print of the front and side of the house, surrounded by fence and fruit trees. This house is now demolished and has been replaced by an American Gothic cottage by the Warren family on Warren Street at John Warren Square in Roxbury.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198836

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6800.006

The house in Roxbury, Mass. (as it now stands, August 1840) in which General Joseph Warren was born in the year 1741

A picture of the house from the front and side, surrounded by fruit trees. Warren was one of the most ardent, active and illustrious patriots of the Revolution. He was elected President of the Provincial Congress in April 1775 and appointed Major General a few days prior to the Battle of Bunker Hi...

Date: 1840

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198837

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6800.007

View of Boston from Roxbury

A detailed view of Boston's skyline from Roxbury. There is land, homes and a cow in the foreground. On the verso, there is a handwritten note that this is possibly as seen from the meeting house on Eliot Square or from Highland Park hill.

Date: ca. 1828

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198838

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6800.003

Norfolk House, Roxbury, Mass.

"This well-known house, located in one of the pleasantest parts of Roxbury, is now owned and kept by Mr. Horace King, so noted as the successful proprietor for many years of the Roxbury omnibus line, by which he amassed a fortune. The Norfolk House was built, if we remember rightly, some twenty-fiv...

Date: 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198839

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6800.002

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