Historic New England

Daniel Webster Bust, 21-A

The image shows a bust of Daniel Webster, placed on a shelf. The bust is photographed with a nameplate reading "Daniel Webster" beneath it. In the background, there is framed artwork on the wall and a large bookcase filled with books.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390882

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.21-A

Daniel Webster Bust Profile, 22-A

The image depicts a bust of Daniel Webster, photographed in profile by Baldwin Coolidge. The bust sits on a pedestal on top of a table or shelf, with a small plaque labeled "Daniel Webster" visible below. Books and papers are arranged on the surface beneath the pedestal. The background displays book...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390883

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.22-A

Daniel Webster Bust Profile, 23-A

The image depicts a marble bust of Daniel Webster in profile, placed on a shelf. The bust rests on a base with a label that reads "Daniel Webster." The setting includes stacks of papers and books beneath the bust. The photograph was taken by Baldwin Coolidge.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390884

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.23-A

Possibly Mrs. Cragie, Miniature Painted by an Unidentified Artist, 24-A

The image features a photograph of a miniature portrait, possibly of Mrs. Cragie, painted by an unidentified artist. The miniature depicts a woman with curly hair, adorned with a headband, wearing a detailed garment. It is framed in an oval medallion. The photograph was taken by Baldwin Coolidge. Iv...

Date: 1904-05-14

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390885

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.24-A

John Samuel Sherburn, Engraving by Charles Balthazar Julien Févert de Saint-Mémin, 25-A

The image is a photograph of an engraving by Charles de Saint-Mémin, which features John Samuel Sherburn. It is a profile portrait of a man facing right, detailed with curly hair and a high-collared coat. The image is set within an oval frame. The photograph was taken by Baldwin Coolidge. Engraved i...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390886

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.25-A

Print of the Daniel Dennison Rogers Portrait, Painted by an Unidentified Artist, 26-A

The image shows a framed painting of Daniel Dennison Rogers, captured in a photograph by Baldwin Coolidge. The painting depicts an older gentleman wearing a dark coat and white collar, with one hand resting on a piece of paper and an inkstand visible nearby. The artist of the painting remains uniden...

Date: 1911-07-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390887

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.26-A

Print of the John Heard Portrait, Painted by Gilbert Stuart, 27-A

This image is a photograph of a painting of John Heard, created by Gilbert Stuart. The photograph was taken by Baldwin Coolidge. The painting depicts a man with white hair, dressed in formal attire, and features a handwritten signature, "John Heard," beneath the portrait.

Date: 1904-10-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390888

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.27-A

Print of the Admiral Coffin Portrait, 28-A

The image is a photograph of a photograph by Baldwin Coolidge of the Admiral Coffin portrait. It depicts a distinguished man wearing a formal naval uniform, featuring ornate epaulettes and decorative braiding. The man has white hair and holds his arm crossed in front of him against a neutral backgro...

Date: 1911-02-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390889

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.28-A

Warren Davenport, 29-A

The image is a portrait photograph of a man referred to as Warren Davenport. He is wearing a suit, a bow tie, and has a mustache. There is damage or a large ink blot near the right side of his face. The photograph is attributed to Baldwin Coolidge.

Date: 1883-05-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390890

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.29-A

Possibly Walker F. Lausill, 30-A

The image is possibly a portrait of Walker F. Lausill, taken by photographer Baldwin Coolidge. It shows a man in a profile view, wearing a suit with a prominent mustache and a long beard.

Date: 1883-05-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390891

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.30-A

Joseph Warren Smith, 31-A

The image is a portrait of a man identified as Joseph Warren Smith, taken by Baldwin Coolidge. He is dressed in a formal suit with a waistcoat and tie, and he has a mustache. He is seated and looking slightly to his left.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390892

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.31-A

Mary Baker Eddy, Drawing by an Unidentified Artist, 32-A

The image is a photograph by Baldwin Coolidge of a drawing featuring Mary Baker Eddy, created by an unidentified artist. The drawing depicts a woman with short, curly hair, wearing a light-colored garment with a high-collared blouse. The photograph includes part of the mounting with handwriting and ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390893

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.32-A

Mary Baker Eddy, Drawing by an Unidentified Artist, 33-A

The image is a photograph by Baldwin Coolidge featuring a drawing of Mary Baker Eddy created by an unidentified artist. The sketch shows a woman with short, wavy hair, wearing a light-colored garment with lace detailing. Only the upper portion of the drawing is clearly visible, with the bottom secti...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390894

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.33-A

General Charles A. Lowring, Original Photographer Unidentified, 34-A

The image is a portrait of a seated man identified as General Charles A. Lowring. He has a mustache and beard and is wearing a dark suit with a tie. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair. The photograph was taken by Baldwin Coolidge.

Date: 1904-06-23

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 390895

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.34-A

Baluster

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67153

Accession Number: 1920.475

Half-Baluster

Exterior, with weathered paint; two bases with central knob in shaft.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67154

Accession Number: 1932.1113

FINIAL

Pineapple with traces of white paint; dowel at base.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67155

Accession Number: 1963.310

FINIAL

Urn-shaped with white paint.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67156

Accession Number: 1933.643

Capital Pilaster

Ionic Capital.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67158

Accession Number: 1932.2060

Window Sash

A fixed window sash with six panes of bull's eye glass and ovolo muntins. The sash is painted black on one side.

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67159

Accession Number: 1922.1084

Landscape Panel

Large landscape with trees running horizontally across the width of the board, dog chasing fox at lower right, door at lower left.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67160

Accession Number: 1964.13

Batten door

Batten door with escutcheon plate for knocker, rosehead nails and pull handle.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67161

Accession Number: 1960.93

Door

Two-panel, grained and painted; raised and molded panels. No hardware.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67162

Accession Number: 1959.515A

Door

Gold paint over red with four raised panels on one side. Grey/white over red on the other. Two HL hinges and Suffolk hardware intact.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67163

Accession Number: 1961.219

Door

Two paneled door with hand-wrought hinges and nails.

Date: 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), softwood

GUSN: 67164

Accession Number: 1917.396

Door

Two raised panels, molded on both sides. White on one side, green on the other; Suffolk hardware and box lock; 2 H-hinges.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67165

Accession Number: 1959.97A

Sheathing

Sheathing with paint or whitewash; grooves in front and along one edge; nails.

Date: 1673

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67166

Accession Number: 1918.1532

Door

Four-panel door, painted green on one side, grain painted in tan and blue on the other.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67167

Accession Number: 1961.181

Door

Six paneled door with hardware.

Date: 1650-1675

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67168

Accession Number: 1914.284

Secretary

Boston made Empire-style secretary-bookcase, typical of the work of Emmons and Archibald. Three part secretary; the base has a drop-front revealing small drawers and compartments with doors below the colonettes on either side; the top has glass paneled doors below a simple cornice. Unusual glass a...

Date: 1822-1826

Maker: Archibald, George, Emmons and Archbald (Cabinetmaker)

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 67170

Accession Number: 1974.51

Rolltop Desk

Rolltop desk [A] with two banks of drawers [B and C]. Broad rounded slats along roll top, horizontal oak handles. Finished desk interior has multiple vertical and horizontal pigeon holes and two drawers with floral brass knobs. Two banks of drawers support the top. Three narrow drawers over one deep...

Date: 1893-1920

Maker: Gunn Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 67172

Accession Number: 1978.122A-C

Finial

Urn with bands of diamonds in groups of three; large knob at top; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67176

Accession Number: 1918.800

Pendant

A carved pendant with traces of red and white paint. It has two tenons, each with a peg hole.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67177

Accession Number: 1912.4

Roof baluster

Extremely weathered exterior roof baluster; tenons on both ends; bulb in central shaft.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tenons, mortise-and-tenon joints, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67178

Accession Number: 1982.265

Linen Press

Late Federal wardrobe with French feet; low curved skirt and sides; five lower drawers; two upper doors with shelves; and flat, projecting cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67179

Accession Number: 1969.28

Window sash

Six-light window sash, ovolo/fillet muntin. Painted grey; one light intact. One twisted hook and two strap hinges are attached.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67180

Accession Number: 1933.1976

Window sash

Window sash with nine lights (all intact); ovolo/fillet muntins painted white on interior; mortise-and-tenon construction.

Date: 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67181

Accession Number: 1959.258

Fanlight

Semi circular window, five spandrels with foliate, molded and beaded festoons; ornamental starbursts and urns; sunburst at base; painted white (now gray).

Date: 1796

Maker: Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Architect)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), lead (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67182

Accession Number: 1942.701

Window Frame

A window frame comprised of mortise and tenon joints pegged together. Wrought iron spikes and wire nails.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67183

Accession Number: 1933.1752

FRAME, WINDOW

Molded along one long edge; mitered on one short end; bevel along one edge on underside; traces of white paint.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67184

Accession Number: 1915.110

Shingled Wall Section

Section of wall with shingles nailed to strips; rosehead nails.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67185

Accession Number: 1929.1009

Pediment

Window pediment with elaborately eared moldings in CT Valley fashion; white paint; wrought nails; lead flashing attached to peak. Attributed to Parmenas King (1713-1800) of Enfield, Connecticut.

Date: 1753-1755

Maker: King, Parmenas, 1713-1800

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 67186

Accession Number: 1933.1181.1

Pediment

Two large boards attached to form a lintel with a carved keystone surrounded by three blocks.

Date: 1803

Maker: Possibly Arnold, Samuel, Jr. (Maker) After Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Artist, Designer)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67187

Accession Number: 1960.110C

BALUSTER

Exterior baluster with urn shaft; white paint, very weathered.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67188

Accession Number: 1924.16

Pulpit Base

Pulpit base, heavily carved mahogany with foliate, acanthus, and other ornamental designs. Wider at top with stepbacks on sides.

Date: 1772-1773

Maker: Attributed to Crafts, William, 1736-1800 (Carver) Attributed to Burbeck, William, 1716-1785 (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), white pine (wood), carving (processes), staining, veneering

GUSN: 67190

Accession Number: 1975.195

Pilaster Capital

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect) Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67191

Accession Number: 1985.655

Landscape with Bridge

Landscape with a suspension bridge over a river.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67192

Accession Number: 1934.332

Clark-Frankland House, Boston, MA

Painting of a 3.5 story center hall brick building with five dormers. Copy of mantel painting in Clark-Frankland House in Boston, MA.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67193

Accession Number: 1959.484

English Country Scene

Landscape of English countryside with church at center, mill with water wheel to the right, river at left. Formerly included works which moved clock hands, windmill, and water wheel.

Date: 1828

Maker: Ripley, Julia L. (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67194

Accession Number: 1968.126

Aquatint

Framed aquatint entitled "An East-Indiaman in a storm, Scudding before the Wind." Ship w/ British flag tossed on sea. Partially dismasted. Two small ships in background. Original frame of pressed brass over wood has been painted black.

Date: 1795

Maker: Elmes, W. (Engraver) Fairburn, John (Publisher)

Material: aquatints (prints), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 67195

Accession Number: 1939.83

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