Historic New England

Autumn Landscape with Haystack

Watercolor painting of an autumn landscape. There is a tree with white bark on the right and a haystack to the left. A rooftop is pictured behind the trees. The frame is made of brown wood with a beaded inner edge and decorative waves appled to the outer edge.

Maker: Aldrich, Annie E, 1857-1937 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 198543

Accession Number: 2006.44.576

Bath towel

White bath towels with floral weave.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 198546

Accession Number: 2006.44.2490.2

Print

A brown and white ink print of two nude children using a stone to sharpen arrows. the background is a draped cloth with a table in the bottom right corner with a case full of arrows on it. The frame is wood painted gold with a beaded edge.

Maker: Reproduction of Correggio, Antonio Allegri, 1489-1534 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 198548

Accession Number: 2006.44.577

Sheep in a Pasture

A black and white print depicting sheep grazing and laying in a pasture underneath a row of trees. A single sheep's head is in the lower right corner. The frame is wood with a plaster overlay and the sides are whte and lined and the inner border is beaded with a gold point.

Date: 1887

Maker: Monks, John Austin Sands, 1850-1917 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 198549

Accession Number: 2006.44.578

Painting

A watercolor painting of a winter scene of a narrow river with a tree-lined bank. The trees have few leaves and the remaining leaves are brown-gold. The wood frame is painted gold with a raised outer edge.

Maker: Phillips, James Duncan, 1876-1954 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 198552

Accession Number: 2006.44.579

Esther Couronnee Par Assuerus

A black and white print on brown paper depicting a crowd of people standing around a raised platform on which a man stands facing a woman with his hands in her hair. There is text in French in the margin below the scene. The frame is made of wood and painted gold with a carved outer border and a bea...

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

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

GUSN: 198553

Accession Number: 2006.44.580

Mardochee Refuse de Flechir Les Genoux Devant Aman.

A black ink print on brown paper of a crowd surrounding a man who is ascending steps into a bulding at the left of the scene. There is text in French in the bottom margin under the picture. The frame is made of wood and is painted gold with a carved outer border and beaded inner border.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 198555

Accession Number: 2006.44.581

Landscape Print

A black and white print of trees in a watery area. Artist's signature and copyright in lower right margin in pencil. The frame is made of wood and is painted black with rounded corners.

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer)

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

GUSN: 198556

Accession Number: 2006.44.582

Painting

A watercolor painting depicting a dirt path leading to a house The path islined with trees on the right and fence lines on the left. The artist's name and date are in the lower right corner. The wood frame is painted white with lined sides and a gold beaded outer edge.

Maker: Wheatland, Ann Maria Pingree, 1846-1927 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 198557

Accession Number: 2006.44.583

Print

A black and white print of a tree on a hilltop. The tree has multiple branches with foliage mostly attached to the ends. The artist's name is in the bottom right corner. The wood frame is painted black.

Maker: Plantridge, Philip (Artist) J. F. Olsson & Co. (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 198559

Accession Number: 2006.44.584

A Westerly View of the Colleges in Cambridge New England

A black and white print of Harvard college. The buildings are lined up along the cneter of the picture. The foreground has people milling around and a carriage is near the left side. At the bottom right is the copyright and the name of the publisher. Underneath is the name of the artist. The title i...

Maker: Reproduction of Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 (Artist) Curtis and Cameron Inc. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 198564

Accession Number: 2006.44.585

The Americans at Chateau - Thiessy: La Porte St. Pierre

A black and white print of American troops. There are two men on horseback in the center. The sky above the stone wall is dark. In the middle of the wall is an archway with two round turrets on the sides. The title is handwritten in pencil at the lower left and the artist's name is in pencil in the ...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Hornby, J G (Artist) Goodspeed's Bookstore (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 198566

Accession Number: 2006.44.586

Photograph

A photograph of landmarks in Italy including the Leading Tower of Pisz on the right side. A domed building is on the left, a church is in the center, and scene of a worksite at a stone wall is at the bottom. The wood frame is dark brown with a raised outer edge.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 198568

Accession Number: 2006.44.587

South-West Harbor

A watercolor painting depicting three ships in a harbor. The closest has a blue colored hull. A small strip of land establishes a horizon line in the center of the right side. The artist's signature, date and the title are handwritten in pencil in the lower left corner. The wood frame is painted gol...

Date: 1897

Maker: Shaw, Ernest W (Painter) E.W. Noyes Co. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 198569

Accession Number: 2006.44.588

Virgin and Child with the Young John B and Two Angels

A portrait of the Madonna and Child and a young John the Baptist. Light is radiating from her head and the infant's head. A yellow halo is behind John the Baptist's head. There are two angels at the bottom of the throne in the lower right corner. Behind the figures is a small staff with a white bann...

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), copper (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 198571

Accession Number: 2006.44.595

Two Masted Lateen Rigged Felucca

Watercolor painting of a two masted ship with a French flag flying off its stern. The background is a hilly coastline and the foreground is rocky. The wood frame is painted gold with a high outside edge and all sides have carved edges.

Maker: Possibly Roux, Francois Geoffroy, 1811-1882 (Painter) Sumner Healey Antique Shop (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 198572

Accession Number: 2006.44.604

George William Phillips

Oil painting portrait of George William Phillips. The subject is wearing a suit and white bustier. He has light brown eyes and light brown hair. The background is painted gray. The wood frame is painted gold with floral plaster decorations. There is an outer decorative trim and the second edge of th...

Date: 1847

Maker: Osgood, Charles, 1809-1890 (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material), plaster

GUSN: 198574

Accession Number: 2006.44.610

Portrait of Benjamin Willis

Bust-length oil portrait of Benjamin Willis. He is seated in a red chair with his right arm folded. He is wearing a dark blue suit and ivory ruffled collar and shirt, and has blue-gray eyes and graying hair. The wood frame is gilt with raised outer edge and a concave surface.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: After Cole, Joseph Greenleaf, 1803-1858 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material), gesso

GUSN: 198575

Accession Number: 2006.44.611

Portrait of Mary McKinstry Willis (1770-1847)

Oil portrait of Mary McKinstry Willis. She is seated with her left arm resting on a green chair. She wears a cream lace bonnet and a black dress with a red shawl; she has brown hair and light brown eyes. Gilt frame.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: After Cole, Joseph Greenleaf, 1803-1858 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material), gesso

GUSN: 198576

Accession Number: 2006.44.612

Portrait of Mary Willis Duncan (1805-1888)

Oil portrait of Mary Willis Duncan. The woman is seated on a red couch with her right arm resting on the arm of the couch. The woman has brown hair and gray-blue eyes. She is wearing a black dress with puffed sleeves and a chiffon collar. There is a brooch attached to the collar and she is wearing a...

Date: 19th century

Maker: Edwards, A. Clive, Mrs. (Restorer)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 198579

Accession Number: 2006.44.613

Portrait of Stephen C. Phillips

Oil painting on canvas of a seated male, Stephen Clarendon Phillips. He is seated in a red chair and has light brown hair and muted green-blue eyes. He is wearing a black coat, a gray spotted vest with a white collared shirt and a black bow tie. The background is light green. The wood frame is guild...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, gesso, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 198581

Accession Number: 2006.44.614

Portrait of a Seated Gentleman in a Blue Jacket

Oil painting on canvas of a seated man wearing a blue jacket and white collared shirt with a ruffled front. The man is seated on a wooden bench with his right arm resting on the back of the bench. His left hand is holding a book and he is waring a gold ring on his wedding finger. He has brown hair a...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material), gesso

GUSN: 198583

Accession Number: 2006.44.615

Coffee service

White china coffee set with gold border on the outside and a gold floral border inset. Around the outside there is a black rectilinear pattern inside a gold band. There are five saucers, five coffee cups, and a coffee urn.

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china, porcelain

GUSN: 198584

Accession Number: 2006.44.2876

Saucer

Porcelain tea saucer with white body and a blue cobalt band border flanked by two gold laurel leaf pattern borders.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Ahrendfeldt & Son (Importer) Richard Briggs Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198588

Accession Number: 2006.44.1958.8

Saucer

Small white saucer with three gold bands around the edge. In the middle border there is a black rectilinear pattern with black dots in the center. On the inside of the saucer there is a lighter gold floral interlaced pattern.

Maker: Cauldon Ltd.

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198592

Accession Number: 2006.44.2876.8

Saucer

Porcelain tea saucer with white body and a blue cobalt band border flanked by two gold laurel leaf pattern borders.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Ahrendfeldt & Son (Importer) Richard Briggs Co.

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198595

Accession Number: 2006.44.1958.12

Portrait of Mary McKinstry Willis (1770-1847)

Oil portrait of Mary McKinstry Willis. She is seated with her left arm resting on a green chair. She wears a cream lace bonnet and a black dress with a red shawl; she has brown hair and light brown eyes. Gilt frame.

Date: 1833

Maker: Cole, Joseph Greenleaf, 1803-1858 (Painter) William MacBeth Incorporated (Dealer)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, gesso, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 198597

Accession Number: 2006.44.616

Saucer

Small white saucer with three gold bands around the edge. In the middle border there is a black rectilinear pattern with black dots in the center. On the inside of the saucer there is a lighter gold floral interlaced pattern.

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198598

Accession Number: 2006.44.2876.11

Saucer

Porcelain tea saucer with white body and a blue cobalt band border flanked by two gold laurel leaf pattern borders.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Ahrendfeldt & Son (Importer) Richard Briggs Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198599

Accession Number: 2006.44.1958.11

Saucer

Small white saucer with three gold bands around the edge. In the middle border there is a black rectilinear pattern with black dots in the center. On the inside of the saucer there is a lighter gold floral interlaced pattern.

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198600

Accession Number: 2006.44.2876.9

Saucer

Porcelain tea saucer with white body and a blue cobalt band border flanked by two gold laurel leaf pattern borders.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Ahrendfeldt & Son (Importer) Richard Briggs Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 198601

Accession Number: 2006.44.1958.7

Saltshaker

Glass salt shaker. Octagonal base with fluted sides, domed shaped aluminum top with six pierced holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 194366

Accession Number: 2006.44.1733.1

Pepper shaker

Glass pepper shaker. Octagonal base with fluted sides, domed shaped aluminum top with six pierced holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 194369

Accession Number: 2006.44.1733.2

Sauceboat

Porcelain sauceboat with two handles and an attached underplate with a white body, raspberry and gold banded edges and monogrammed "Ps" on the front and back.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194373

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.325

Saltshaker

Small cut glass barrel shaped salt shaker. Domed aluminum top with eight pierced holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 194376

Accession Number: 2006.44.1734

Third Lliberty Loan button

Satin red, white, and blue striped ribbon. The blue stripe is on top, followed by white, then red. In the white stripe there is black typing. Attached to the left hand side is a small button that has a red border with a blue inner circle. Inside the blue circle is white typing and a white picture of...

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: satin

GUSN: 194456

Accession Number: 2006.44.2727

Commemorative ribbon

Red silk commemorative ribbon with metal name plate. Gold lettering on ribbon and handwritten name in ink on name plate.

Date: 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 194457

Accession Number: 2006.44.2718

Commemorative ribbon

Red silk ribbon with gold name plate. Gold lettering on ribbon and handwirtten name on plate. Retail label on back of ribbon.

Date: 1927

Maker: William R. Brown Company (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 194458

Accession Number: 2006.44.2719

Victory Liberty Loan ribbon

Satin red, white, and blue ribbon. The red stripe is on top, followed by white, and then the blue stripe. In the white stripe there is black writing. Attached is a gold colored pin with white paper and handwriting. The left side by pin there is a small tear and some fraying around the edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 194459

Accession Number: 2006.44.2726

Commemorative ribbon

Red silk ribbon with gold metal plate. Plate has small floral decorative features. Name is handwritten on plate.

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 194462

Accession Number: 2006.44.2717

Usher ribbon

Blue satin ribbon with gold embossed writing and a dove tailed end. At the top is a gold colored plate that has decorative scrollwork and a white paper with a black stamp on it. There are a few black stains that are tear drop shaped. The writing on the ribbon is fading slightly. The edge of the ribb...

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 194463

Accession Number: 2006.44.2728

Commemorative medal

Blue and white striped ribbon with oval medal. Medal has blue trim and gold leaf detail. Medal also includes gold lettering and a red Havard seal. Ribbon is attached to gold metal name plate.

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: satin, metal, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 194466

Accession Number: 2006.44.2714

Commemorative ribbon

White satin ribbon with blue writing. The bottom has a dove tail end and is slightly frayed on both ends. There are some creases going down the ribbon. There is a seal in the middle of the ribbon that is shaded blue with a picture of a bird and olive branch on top of a person holding a parasol.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 194472

Accession Number: 2006.44.2729

Commemorative ribbon

Red satin ribbon with gold metal plate. Gold lettering on ribbon and handwritten name on plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, metal

GUSN: 194479

Accession Number: 2006.44.2715

Commemorative ribbon

Small red satin ribbon with diagonal faded gold writing. The bottom edge is frayed. The top has a seam so that the pin can be sewn into the top. On the back there is a small round paper manufacturers label.

Maker: Cammall Badge Company (Manufacturer)

Material: satin

GUSN: 194482

Accession Number: 2006.44.2731

Commemorative ribbon

Red satin ribbon with gold metal plate.Gold lettering on ribbon and handwritten name on plate. Manufacture label on back side of ribbon.

Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: satin, metal

GUSN: 194488

Accession Number: 2006.44.2716

Commemorative ribbon

Small red satin ribbon with straight pin in back glued into the seam. The bottom edge is dovetailed and frayed. There is diagonal gold embossment on the front.

Maker: Boston Badge Comapny (Manufacturer)

Material: satin

GUSN: 194491

Accession Number: 2006.44.2732

Commemorative medal

Round gold medal with black trim connected a a gold metal plate. Gold lettering around the edges and there is red lettering in the center of the medal.

Date: 1922

Maker: Robbins Company (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 194494

Accession Number: 2006.44.2713

Victory Liberty Loan medal

Small round silver medal with a deep red satin ribbon attached. The medal has an eagle holding an olive branch and three arrows in either foot below a building with many columns. On the back is wrtiing.

Date: 1917-1919

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), metal

GUSN: 194500

Accession Number: 2006.44.2724

Commemorative ribbon

Red silk ribbon with metal plate. Gold lettering on ribbon and printed name on plate. Chamber of Commerce eagle in gold on ribbon.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 194506

Accession Number: 2006.44.2723

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