Historic New England

The Hospital of Bethlehem

Hand colored engraving title in French and English "The Hospital of Bethlehem" "Published according to Act of Parliamt. 10th Sept. 1747. Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. Maurer Delin. T. Borules." Black frame with gilt interior trim. Framer John M. Chandler, Boston.

Date: 1747

Maker: Chandler, John M. (Maker) Bowles, John (Publisher) Maurer, J. (Artist) Borules, T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 55744

Accession Number: 1972.88

Landscape Picture

Multi-colored drawing of Walcot Manor in Lincolnshire. Legend reads "WALCOT MANOR HOUSE/ REMAINS OF THE ANCIENT SEAT OF THE QUINCY FAMILY LINCOLNSHIRE." On back label reads: "Sketch of house of John Quincy at WOLCOT, Lincolnshire, who died 1784. Sketched by Mr. Somerby, 1854." Rectangular gilt frame...

Date: 1854

Maker: Somerby, Mr. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55745

Accession Number: 1977.11

Drawing of the Quincy House

Reproduction of a drawing of the Quincy estate with surrounding lands and harbor beyond, with an inscription from Eliza Susan Quincy in 1883. Under glass; plain oak frame.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55746

Accession Number: 1977.13

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton, who married Josiah Quincy III, President of Harvard. Two labels on rear explain Josiah's identity. Brown paper, charcoal and white pastel. A copy of the Stuart portrait. Oval gilt frame;

Date: 1850

Maker: AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Maker)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 55747

Accession Number: 1977.35

Vase

Club-shaped form w/ high neck w/ wide circular mouth and w/ elongated cylindrical body terminating in circular foot. Applied molded meandering branch handles at each side centered w/ a lily-type flower. White glazed body w/ overglaze polychrome wash decoration of figured scene of a dancing Medieval ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55748

Accession Number: 1981.41.1

Girandole

Rectangular white marble base, surmounted by elaborate cast bronze body in openwork scrolling leafy rococo support terminating in a circular reserve w/ eglomise panel w/ scene "ST. PAULS" (London); w/ floral finial and festoons. Two S-shaped candle arms which terminate in leafy bobeche and candlesoc...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), marble (rock), painting (coating)

GUSN: 55749

Accession Number: 1981.51.1

Doorstop

Steel basket of flowers in pink, white and blue with gray basket and stand.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55751

Accession Number: 1988.89

Lamp

Square stepped base of alternating white marble squares and decorative gilt bronze moldings. Surmounted by a bronze ribbed columnar support with a spool turning at base and a tulip-like floral top supporting the electrified elements and the shade. Frosted circular bulbous shade with etched berry mot...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), crystal (lead glass), marble (rock), glass (material)

GUSN: 55752

Accession Number: 1988.91

Runner

Central design consists of 3 repeats of a square element w/ an oriel-like projection at each side; enclosing hexagonal element w/ gull border and series of geometric borders and gull-like elements. Green and red sawtooth border around each square. Each corner flanked by a square and "S" shaped elem...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 55753

Accession Number: 1988.93AB

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55754

Accession Number: 1988.93A

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55755

Accession Number: 1988.93B

Photograph

Rectangular browntone photograph of Quincy House; under glass; plain, oak frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55756

Accession Number: 1985.641

Candlestand

Candlestand with tripod base and elongated octagonal top with inlayed beaded edge. Cabriole legs with inlayed lines and plain feet. Vase form shaft with stylized leaf motif. Square block and latch for tip top table.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55765

Accession Number: 1933.1156

Dish

Oval, black and gold lacquer dish with reserves at each end of interior and diaper pattern on sides.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55766

Accession Number: 1937.403

Secretary

Four bulbous feet support rectangular case with rounded corners containing three drawers with lookmatch flame veneer and elaborate stamped metal brasses. Hinged lid folds out to form writing surface; wooden rosettes extend to form lid supports. Upper case fits into molding of lower vase; contains sh...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 55767

Accession Number: 1939.1

Stereoviewer

Rectangular viewer with canted corners and molded base; knob for turning the pictures; two sets of viewing lenses; double hinged doors with silver gilt interior. Metal plate reads "ALEX BECKERS/ NEW YORK." Last patent date is 1859.

Date: 1860

Maker: Beckers, Alex (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), metal

GUSN: 55768

Accession Number: 1941.1577

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer and branch satinwood. Hinged top, ovolo corners and serpentine front and sides. Front skirt has highly decorative veneer of rectangular and oval satinwood (or other light wood) flame figures. Similar rectangular veneers on sides and inlays on bottom of skirt a...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 55769

Accession Number: 1948.122

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons. Cabriole legs with round ball feet and spurs support a thick, central shaft of ring and vasiform shapes surmounted by knop finial.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55770

Accession Number: 1964.388.1-.2

Candlesticks

Pair of silver candlesticks with oval domed base. Elongated vase form shaft with shield and stylized leaf motif. Candle cup in vase form. Flat bobeche with raised beaded edge; not marked.

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55771

Accession Number: 1966.505AB

Flatware

Leather covered silver case, with multiple beading around base, cover and hinging area. Press circular knob to open; bottom marked Sarah Bromfield (who according to Edmund Quincy is the maternal grandmother of Josiah Quincy, President of Harvard. A street in Boston is named for this family also one ...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55772

Accession Number: 1970.498

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Rectangular black velvet frame with circular reveal; circular bas relief side view of Josiah Quincy/Mayor of Boston/1896-1899. Attached note reads, "3rd mayor of Boston of that name. A reduction in gilt bronze of a medal that hung in the Old Boston City Hall, School Street. This Josiah born in this ...

Date: 1900

Maker: Brooks, Richard (Artist)

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 55773

Accession Number: 1970.499

Gloves

Pair of white kid, hand sewn men's gloves, marked on inside "J.Q." (?) in (?) 1775. Also "SM" (?) Attached note reads "Gloves worn by Col. Josiah Quincy who built this house, his third home in Quincy."

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 55777

Accession Number: 1970.500AB

Armband

White silk armband commemorating George Washington's death; ink inscription says it belonged to Eliza S. Quincy and was worn by her. Picture of ladies mourning at Washington's tomb. Enclosed in glass and sealed with passe partout binding.

Date: 1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 55778

Accession Number: 1970.501

Knife

Straight flat rounded blade indenting to molded neck and canted shaped handle with incised lines and leaf motifs at edges. End has scroll and scallop motif with engraved "D".

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55779

Accession Number: 1970.502

Sill peg

Original peg from the sill of the quincy house.

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56021

Accession Number: 1988.87

Key

Retractable key. Circular hole straight shaft w/ hinge so key can bend back into itself.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 56022

Accession Number: 1988.88

Wall Mirror

Molded broken scroll pediment with gilded rosettes; central figure missing; line inlay of light and dark woods and gilded border surrounding rectangular glass; scrolled lower rail with ears. Gesso and gilt foliate ornaments form side brackets.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: AFTER Soderholtz (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56023

Accession Number: 1988.96

Oriental Carpet

Woven broadloom rug, imitating oriental carpet. Square room size rug. Forest green background with yellow, pale orange and tans. Central panel with gothic-like elaborate diamond shaped medallions or devices laid out in alternating rows on an overall background of meandering floral vine. Main border ...

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: AFTER Soderholtz (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 56024

Accession Number: 1988.97

Pen Tray

Long rectangular till w/ 3 small open boxes and one long pencil tray opening onto small storage area.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56025

Accession Number: 1988.105

Spectacles

Oval lenses, wire rims w/ wire earpieces terminating in teardrop shapes.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 56026

Accession Number: 1988.106

Bric-a-brac

Top hat made of shredded dollars. Tagged "Made of U.S. National Green backs redeemed and macerated at the U.S. Treasury. Estimated $5,000."

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56027

Accession Number: 1988.107

Powder Horn

Partial powder horn with scratch drawing of a bird on a palm tree, initials "RW" and date "1782".

Date: 1782

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 56028

Accession Number: 1988.108

Powder Horn

Partial powder horn; no inscriptions. Both ends missing.

Date: 1750-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 56029

Accession Number: 1988.109

Fireplace tongs

Pair of tongs; shaped cast iron shaft w/ round, flat pincers; ring and columnar shapes on brass handles, surmounted by round knop finial.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 56030

Accession Number: 1988.110.1

Fireplace shovel

Shovel; corresponding shape w/ dished, rectangular shovel.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 56031

Accession Number: 1988.110.2

Eyeglasses

Rectangular lenses w/ rounded corners; wire rims and earpieces; shaped nosepiece. Missing one earpiece.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 56032

Accession Number: 1988.114

Wall Mirror

Tripartite overmantel looking glass; rectangular; applied split baluster forms; corner blocks; gilt and gesso; label from J.F. Cabot, picture framers and gilders on back. Regilded.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: Cabot, J. F. (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56056

Accession Number: 19.1972

Lithograph

Framed lithograph; in gilt frame "Love"; artist, R. Cosway; printed by R. Pollard Frame: gilt w/ fine lined pattern and recessed inner edge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Cosway, R. (Maker) Pollard, R. (Printer)

GUSN: 56065

Accession Number: 1941.127

Sword & Scabbard

Fraternal society dress sword, originally owned by W. J. Quincy. Scabbard has remnants of original leather covering, w/ worked silver plate embellishments. Marked w/ company's name (now indecipherable) and place. Red enamel cross on central medallion. The sword handle has a corresponding red cross o...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, iron (metal), leather, silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56066

Accession Number: 1951.123AB

Landscape Picture

Charcoal on paper under glass; rectangular molded birds eye frame with gilt and gesso inner frame. Shows approach to Quincy House with horse and carriage in foreground and house in background. Label from Goodspeed's on the back.

Date: 1900

Maker: De Gersdorff, Ernst Bruno (Artist) Possibly Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer) Possibly Goodspeed's Bookstore (Retailer)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56074

Accession Number: 1944.86

Engraving

Black and white engraving of rural scene. Plain molded rectangular mahogany veneer frame.

Date: 1763

Maker: Wm. Woollett & B.T. Pouncy (Engraver) Boydell, John (English engraver, print publisher, 1719-1804) (Publisher) AFTER Smith, John (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56075

Accession Number: 1972.72

Photographic print of Colonel Josiah Quincy

Framed black and white photograph of the J.S. Copley portrait of Colonel Josiah Quincy.

Date: 1900

Maker: Reproduction of Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56076

Accession Number: 1971.341

Sword and Scabbard

Sword [a] with quatrefoil guard with pierced star and floral scroll stylized gilded silver and silver rope twisted handle. Diamond cut bail handle. Pierced knop finial. Hide scabbard [b] with silver tip. Engraved: "Josiah Quincy, Jr. 1775"

Date: 1770-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), silver (metal), hide (collagenous material), gilding

GUSN: 56077

Accession Number: 1972.31AB

Girandole

Girandole looking glass with applied ball inner border, a deeply molded outer border, applied foliate decoration with flanking candle brackets. New glass and inner rim.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material), gesso

GUSN: 56078

Accession Number: 1972.40

Biblical Scene

Pencil drawing of three figures on a cliff with mountain ranges surrounding. Inscription reads "For Miss Mary Honey/ as reminder of a / pleasant visit in/ Newport. 1804/ Jho. Lafarge." Plain wooden frame; glass.

Date: 1804

Maker: Lafarge, John (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 56079

Accession Number: 1972.41

Portrait of John Wilkes

Black and white rectangular engraving of John Wilkes, member of Parliament. R.E. Pine, painter, Kitchenman, delineator.

Date: 1768

Maker: AFTER Pine, Robert Edge (Maker) Kitchenman (Engraver) Darby, M. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 56080

Accession Number: 1972.68

Portrait of Sibylla Cumaea

Black and white engraving of Sibylla Cumaea. Depicts woman, half length view, holding a musical score in her hand. Mahogany veneer frame; glass.

Date: 1828

Maker: Perfelli, Antonio (Engraver) After Zampier (Artist)

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

GUSN: 56081

Accession Number: 1972.69

Portrait of Jonathan Mayhew

Black and white engraving depicting bust of Jonathan Mayhew, pastor of West Church, Boston. Plain molded frame; glass.

Date: 1767

Maker: Cipriani (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 56082

Accession Number: 1972.70

Mill Scene

Scene of two men drawing by water mill. Titled in French. "Painted by Jacque Ruisdaal taken from the library of Mr. Fonchin Councilor of the State. Engraved by the water for his friend and very humble servant. Deboissieu 1782".

Date: 1781

Maker: AFTER Ruisdaal, Jacque (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56083

Accession Number: 1972.73

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Head and shoulders engraving of Josiah Quincy. Black simple frame.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56084

Accession Number: 1977.9

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