Historic New England

Brig "Leander" of Salem

Print of a ship called "Leander." There are seven figures aboard the ship, eighteen sailes unfurled, and two sails furled. An American flagg is flying off the back, on the first mast is a blue and white flag, and on the second mast is a red and blue flag with white stars. The land in the background ...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222976

Accession Number: 2006.44.1073

Portrait of Anna P. Wheatland

Photograph o f Anna P. Wheatland. Her body is turned slightly to the right and her head is looking over her left shoulder. Her hair is up and she wears a pink dress with a large white collar.

Date: 1890s

Maker: X.H. Shaw & Son (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222977

Accession Number: 2006.44.1074

View of Naples

Framed oil painting, depicting a "View of Naples", Italian school, 19th century. The seafront is lined with a large paved road, on which people are strolling. There are boats sailing on the water. In the background is the city of Naples, and in the distance are mountains and a smoking volcano.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: gouache (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222978

Accession Number: 2006.44.1084

Portrait of Stephen Henry Phillips

Photograph of Stephen Henry Phillips. The paper was cut into an oval. His body is facing the viewer, but his eyes are turned to the left proper side. His hair is parted on his right side and he has long side-burns. There is a pin on his right lapel, and a pocket watch end through the top button of ...

Maker: Merrill, E. G. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222979

Accession Number: 2006.44.1075

View of Naples

Framed oil painting, depicting a "View of Naples", Italian school. The seafront is lined with a large paved road, on which people are strolling. There are boats sailing on the water. In the background is the city of Naples, and in the distance are mountains and a smoking volcano.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: gouache (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222980

Accession Number: 2006.44.1085

Jacob's Vision

Painting of a man laying down to sleep wearing a robe and cape. His face is turned towards the stairs that go up into the clouds in the background. In the clouds are figures with wings on them. There are a few figures at the top, but are not colored. Three figures wear robes and are barefoot.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 222981

Accession Number: 2006.44.1086

Richard Wheatland (1762-1830)

Framed photographic print after a portrait of Richard Wheatland. He is in bust, facing the viewer. His hair is slicked back, and he is wearing a jacket, a shirt and a white jabot. The frame of the original painting is seen in the photograph.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222984

Accession Number: 2006.44.1081

View of Gibraltar

Print of a view of Gibraltar. In the foreground are water and ships with sails unfurled. Down the center of the print is a walkway lined with cannons on the left. The path leads to land that is a mountain.

Maker: Sutherland, Thomas, 1785-1838 (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222985

Accession Number: 2006.44.1087

St. Paul's Cathedral

Print of St. Paul's Cathedral. In the foreground is a girl selling flowers, five coaches, and people walking on the right. The print focuses on a large building with twenty corinthian columns. There are towers on each side, a clock is on the left side and a large green dome in the middle.

Date: 1851

Maker: Shepherd, George Sidney, 1784-1861 (Artist) Day & Son (Engraver) Ackermann, Rudolph, II, d. 1868 (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222987

Accession Number: 2006.44.1088

Frame

Rectangular gilded glass frame. On the back are metal clips to hold it up.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222988

Accession Number: 2006.44.1094

Photograph of family

Photograph of a family. A man with combed hair in a suit jacket and tie, with a white button up shirt and holds a baby. On the left side sits a woman who is wearing a dress with elbow length sleeves and a square neck.

Maker: Clark's Salem Art Shop (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222990

Accession Number: 2006.44.1089

Framed photographic print of Stevie Phillips as a child.

Framed photographic print of Stephen Phillips at three years old. He is portrayed in bust and profile. He has abundantly curly hair, and wears a white gown.

Date: 1910-12-01

Maker: Merrill, E. G. (Photographer)

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

GUSN: 222991

Accession Number: 2006.44.1095

Young man

Print of a portrait of a young man in a cape, holding a large hat in his right hand. His left foot is in front of the other and his left hand is on his hip, sticking his elbow out.

Maker: A.W. Elson & Co. (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222994

Accession Number: 2006.44.1090

Picture frame

Glass picture frame with gold around the edge and metal in the back to make it stand up right.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 222995

Accession Number: 2006.44.1091

James Duncan Phillips and Nannie Jencks Borden's Wedding Party

Framed photographic print of James Duncan Phillips and Nannie Jencks Borden wedding party. There are about twenty figures, lined up in two rows, front sitting, second standing. The newly-weds sit in the middle of the first row, the bride in white dress and holding a big bouquet, and the groom wearin...

Date: 1907

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222996

Accession Number: 2006.44.1096

Fuji

Print of Mt. Fuji. There are four peaks and the rest of the picture is covered with clouds.

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222997

Accession Number: 2006.44.1092

Two Palm Trees

Painting of a landscape. In the foreground are lots of trees, and two palm trees sticking out above the rest of them. In the background is a mountain.

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 223001

Accession Number: 2006.44.1093

Children with Flags and Horns

Photograph of children with flags and instruments. There are five children in a field, marching in a line. The first two boys hold drums and the last children are playing horns.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223003

Accession Number: 2006.44.1099

Portrait of a Bearded Man

Framed photographic print of a portrait of a bearded man. He is portrayed in bust and profile, he wears a suit jacket with a white upturned collar shirt, and a black with white polka dot tie. He has a salt and pepper beard.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223005

Accession Number: 2006.44.1097

James D. Phillips and Nannie B. Phillips

Photograph of the wedding of James D. Phillips and Nannie J. Borden. The man on the left side is dressed in a long black suit jacked and a white tie. On the right side is a woman in a white wedding dress. She has her hair up with a long veil, and holds a large bouquet of flowers. They are standing i...

Date: 1907

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223006

Accession Number: 2006.44.1100

Print

Print with the American flag on it, with a quote from Edward Everett Hale. The flag is waving to the left proper. Underneath the flag is the poem.

Maker: Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909 (Author)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 223007

Accession Number: 2006.44.1101

Hawaiian Surfers

Framed painting of three Hawaiian surfers. The three surfers are standing on surfboards directly in front of a crashed wave. In the background is a mountain and a setting sun.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223008

Accession Number: 2006.44.1098

James Duncan Phillips

Framed photograph of James D. Phillips. He is seated and turned to the left and his head is turned more towards the right side. He is dressed in a suit with a white collar, a dark tie, and a chain across his vest. His hair is parted in the middle.

Maker: Notman Photo Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223009

Accession Number: 2006.44.1102

Photograph of Ferns and Palm Trees

Framed photographic print of a tropical landscape. The silhouette of palms and trees reflect in a pond in the foreground. In the background are some hills. Above the sky is cloudy. The whole picture is a little blurry.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223010

Accession Number: 2006.44.1104

Nannie Borden Phillips

Photograph of Nannie Borden Phillips. She is wearing a white lace dress and holding a parasol in her right hand. She is facing the right side.

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223011

Accession Number: 2006.44.1103

Arabic Interior

Photograph of the interior of a building with Arabic style architecture and tiles. The scene centers around an alcove with a bulbous arched top. There are four arched windows near the roof and two large windows on either side.

Maker: Oliver & Co. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223014

Accession Number: 2006.44.1107

Niagara Falls

Framed ambrotype, depicting a large area full of waterfalls. The gilded frame features little festoons.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 223015

Accession Number: 2006.44.1105

Ram Mohun Roy

Print of the profile of a man. He is wearing a Middle Eastern style hat, has curly hair, and a mustache. The sleeves have picures of vegetation on them.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 223016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1108

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; wooden foot with metal plate and six screws on bottom and possibly metal plate on side, foot slightly grooved on inside edge; leather wrapped grip with thread wrapped at top and base of club above foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223488

Accession Number: 1932.958F

Golf Club

Wooden golf club with graining; metal foot, possibly brass; leather wrapped grip with cord wrapped at top and bottom and glued.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 223489

Accession Number: 1932.958G

Cane

Wooden cane wiht dark-stained birch-like veneer; silver elbow joint at handle; metal tip, possibly copper.

Maker: Brigg (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 223490

Accession Number: 1932.958H

Child's Bow

Metal bow painted red with decorated double circle motif at top; wire is attached and wrapped at each end of bow and then attached to two inch metal piece in middle.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 223492

Accession Number: 1932.2566

Fencing Mask

Mesh wire scree face shield; black leather at edges; single leather-covered wire arching back over crown of head, terminating in a circle; leather chin pad.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 223493

Accession Number: 1933.362

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket with wood grip; area with strings is oblong and slightly curved to one side; three-fourths inch band of leather above grip is attached with small nails/tacks; one screw at top neck of racket; wood is stained.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, gut

GUSN: 223494

Accession Number: 1933.363

Fencing Rapier

Pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and are wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223495

Accession Number: 1933.364

Fencing Rapier

One of a pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223503

Accession Number: 1933.365

"Automobile Skate"

Roller skates with metal frames. Five inch wheels placed behind heel and in front of toe. Metal bracket for heel of shoe is lined with leather which buckles in front of ankle. Frame has screw to adjust length (nine to twelve inches).

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather

GUSN: 223531

Accession Number: 1941.1301AB

Indian Club

Turned wooden club with a bulbous body tapered at bottom and a long narrow "neck" capped off by a turned sphere. Parallel lines around neck with double lines near base.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 223534

Accession Number: 1933.631A

Hood

Quilted black silk hood, with tan fur trim and black taffeta ribbons, lined with brown fabric.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, silk (textile), taffeta, quilting

GUSN: 223535

Accession Number: 1933.991

Glass bottle

Small rectangular glass ginger bottle with molded lettering. Glass has green tint.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 223536

Accession Number: 2006.44.1580

Tennis Racket

Wooden tennis racket; front and back of hand grip comprised of three types of inlaid wood creating vertical stripes of dark, medium, and light brown; 1 1/8" leather band with cloth ribbon overlay, which is above grip and attached with small nails/tacks; v-shaped inlay of darker toned wood on neck; o...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 223537

Accession Number: 1933.1400

Polo Ball

Wooden polo ball painted white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223538

Accession Number: 1934.95BC

Tennis Racket, "Champion"

Wooden tennis racket; slightly grooved wooden grip; two-toned wood inlay at top of neck; lower section of both sides of frame is painted/taped in light gold color (2 3/4" sections); small nails/tacks around bottom of handle (missing piece of leather)

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Maker)

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

GUSN: 223539

Accession Number: 1934.150

Fencing Foil

Pair of metal foils; silver tips above grips; grips are ridged and wrapped in narrow cloth band; metal cups/ hand protectors below grips; iron blades are grooved on one side and ridge on the other endin in tips that are wrapped in tape/leather.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 223540

Accession Number: 1934.151AB

Tea Bowl

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Cup interior: large, loosely painted and enameled polychrome swag; trellis with floral garlands; flower bud center of bowl. Cup exterior: enameled polychrome sprays of flowers of various sizes, colors.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, overglazing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 223541

Accession Number: 1934.455

Foot Muff and Box

A) Fur foot muff, looks like a fur pillow with a leather bottom. Made of an auburn fur with tan/black fur at foot hole opening-inside lined iwth shorter brown fur. B & C) Box base and cover- card board box covered in a blue-green paper. Cover has a red border. A blue label in the middle of the cov...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, cardboard

GUSN: 223542

Accession Number: 1934.899A-C

Bottle

Small glass recantgular bottle with molded lettering. Bottle contains brown liquid with cork stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 223543

Accession Number: 2006.44.1586

Bowl

Round pewter bowl with reeded rim.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 223544

Accession Number: 1934.591

Ewer

Stoneware ewer. Brown slip with green-blue-brown glaze and decoration in relief of palmette band around base. Meandering acanthus vine with florets in relief around body, beading, and tongue band in relief around middle. Diamond panels with florets around neck with palmette band around rim, and band...

Date: 1876

Maker: Lee, Francis E., Doulton Lambeth (Ceramicist) Doulton & Lambeth (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), slip casting

GUSN: 223545

Accession Number: 1934.2100

Bowl

Shallow, round pewter bowl with incised band around the well and reeded rim.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 223547

Accession Number: 1934.593

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