Historic New England

A Westerly View of the Colleges in Cambridge New England

Framed engraving of five buildings with two trees, a fence, and yard in the foreground. There are figures walking, riding horses, and riding in carriages.

Date: 1916

Maker: Smith, Sidney Lawton, 1845-1929 (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 221744

Accession Number: 2006.44.788

Cottage House with Foliage and Flowers

Framed painting of a cottage house surrounded by foliage and flowers with a dirt road leading up to it.

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221746

Accession Number: 2006.44.789

Der Gelehrte, von Franz van Mieris

A man is seated at a desk with three books and a globe and is holding a quill. The viewer sees the man through a stone window that has a drawn curtian. There is a bowl and some cloth that are on the window sill. There is a mock frame around the print.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221747

Accession Number: 2006.44.793

House with Flower Garden and Tree

Double sided oil painting with wood frame. Front scene of a house with a flower garden and a tree to the right. Back scene of cars going down a snowy lane surrounded by trees.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221748

Accession Number: 2006.44.790

Ann Maria

Watercolor painting of a ship with five unfurled sails and five furled sails. The center mast is flying a flag with the colors: red, white, and blue. The American Flag is on top of the back mast. In the background, to the left proper is the skyline of a town, and to the right proper are mountins.

Maker: Macpherson, M (Watercolorist)

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

GUSN: 221750

Accession Number: 2006.44.794

Salem Pepper Traders about 1820

Framed pencil drawing of a ship coming into port. Land featured in the left background, ship has ten sails and an American flag on the back mast.

Date: ca. 1923

Maker: Wales, George Canning, 1868-1940

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite pencils

GUSN: 221752

Accession Number: 2006.44.791

Harbor Scene

Harbor scene. There are several islands around the harbor with white buildings along the shore. There are several types of boats and three ships sailing out of the harbor. In the foreground, four ships have sails raised and three have their sails lowered.

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 221754

Accession Number: 2006.44.795

Mr. Banks

Framed engraving of a standing young man wrapped in a blanket with a basket, a chair, and oars on the left, two clubs and a book of drawings on the right. Pulled back curtain reveals a column on the right.

Date: 04-15-1773

Maker: Smith, J. R. (Engraver) After West, Benjamin (Artist)

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

GUSN: 221755

Accession Number: 2006.44.792

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Seated man wearing a fur cloak, with long curly hair and a large necklace. In the background, on the right proper side is a drawn curtain, and on the left proper side is an ionic pilaster. To the left proper of the subject is a table with books, a quill, and a letter addressed "To the Earl of Mansfi...

Maker: Bartolozzi, F. (Engraver) Martin, Henry A (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 221759

Accession Number: 2006.44.796

Night Landscape

Landscape at night. There are dark trees, a misty foreground, and a blue-green background.

Date: 1896

Maker: Lucas, Albert Pike, 1862-1945 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 221763

Accession Number: 2006.44.797

Young Woman

Subject is seated and wears a white dress with puffed sleeves, and a bouquet in the middle of her chest.

Date: 1892

Maker: Frost & Reed (Publisher) Doll & Richards (Dealer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 221769

Accession Number: 2006.44.798

Nelson

Framed black and white print of a horse in a field. A hill slopes up to the left and there is a low rock wall to the right.

Maker: Clark's Salem Art Shop (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221781

Accession Number: 2006.44.799

Seven Figures in a Vast Landscape

The canvas is unframed. In the background there are blue hills, farm land, pasture land, and a path on the right proper side with eight figures. On the left proper, there are four cows in the pasture. In the foreground, there is a large tree, and a bare tree.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221782

Accession Number: 2006.44.830

Mona Lisa

Framed photographic reproduction print of Leonardo Davinci's Mona Lisa. She wears a thin veil on her head; her hands are folded in front of her. She looks straight out with a landscape in the background. Frame is wood with gold color.

Maker: J. Eastman Chase (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221784

Accession Number: 2006.44.800

Steamboat Harbor

Framed color print of a harbor scene. There are ships, steamboats, long boats, sailing ships, canoes, and dinghies. There are many buildings in the background.

Maker: Holmann's Print Shop, Inc. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221786

Accession Number: 2006.44.820

Chest of Drawers

Five graduated drawers, the first blind, the others with brass pulls; side panels rabeted into a frame; drawers close flush with full dustboards; pilasters flank drawers, each iwth a stylized ionic capital and entabulature; all four feet with ring-turning and bold reeding over a ball; the back with ...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 221787

Accession Number: 1990.116

Ewalani, Hawaii

The main subject is a woman standing in the ocean and wearing only a piece of cloth around her waiste with her hair loose. The woman is tying the piece of cloth around her waist.

Maker: Kelly, John Melville, 1878-1879-1962 (Artist) Haley & Steele (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 221789

Accession Number: 2006.44.831

The Forge Estate

Framed watercolor painting of a yard. To the left is a tree with pink flowers and a fountain, to the right is part of a porch or gazebo. In the middle ground are grass and trees and the background is part of a building.

Date: 1926

Maker: Noyes, Ann A. (Artist) Oliver and Company (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221796

Accession Number: 2006.44.821

The Rick

On the right proper side is a cottage an on the left proper side is a stack of hay. There are two men working on the hay, with one man on a ladder.

Maker: Haley & Steele (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221799

Accession Number: 2006.44.832

Sofa

The carved chest rail with areas of foliate carving centering a rectangular entabulature; above curved, upholstered arms with a molded wood facing featuring carved pinwheel rosettes and a molded skirt rail, all above sabre legs with "bulls-eye" volutes and terminating in cast, gilt bronze foliate fe...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 221801

Accession Number: 1990.117

Southern View in the Central Part of Salem

Framed black and white engraving of a drawing of a street lined with buildings. In the left foreground is a woman and a child, a horse-drawn carriage in center, and a man and woman on right.

Maker: After Barber, John W. (1798-1885) (Artist) Downes, J (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 221802

Accession Number: 2006.44.822

Woman Skiing

A woman is skiing downhill on skiis with poles. She is wearing blue pants and a sweater colored red, yellow, and blue. She is also wearing a yellow scarf and a blue hat. The woman is looking back at the viewer and smiling.

Date: 1927

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221805

Accession Number: 2006.44.833

Christian Man and Boy

Unframed colored print of a man and boy. The man is dressed in ceremonial Christian clothing. His right hand gestures toward the boy, who is dressed in red and kneels by a pool of water. There is a barren green landscape with water in the background.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 221808

Accession Number: 2006.44.839

Imperial Dragon Throne of China

In the center is an ornately carved thrown and behind the thrown is a carved screen. Each of the four sections of screens has a tablet. On either side of the photograph are two scrolls hanging from the ceiling. An ornately carved fence lines the room. In front of the thrown are steps, and on the ste...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 221809

Accession Number: 2006.44.834

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular top over case containing two sets of eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs, each set secured by a hinged, locking panel, all above a simple molded base.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: Smith, Stephen

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 221812

Accession Number: 1990.118

Two Small Children in a Landscape

Half matted unframed watercolor of two small children in front of a stone wall with some vegetation. The children are wearing pink and blue, respectively. In the background is a field and a mountain range.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221817

Accession Number: 2006.44.840

Cathedral Scene

Unframed black and white print of a scene in a cathedral. High, decorative ceiling, high windows, and coats of arms surrounded by gargoyles under the windows. There are eleven figures in the hall. Two dogs fight in the lower left corner. There is an altar and organ along the back wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 221820

Accession Number: 2006.44.841

Sweet William's Farewell to Black Eyed Susan

Nine ships in the foreground on the sea, and eight ships in the background. On the right proper side, there are three rowboats and land with a tower. In a rowboat on the right proper side ia a man standing in the boat and waving farewell.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221823

Accession Number: 2006.44.835

Watercolor of Flowers

Unframed watercolor of two yellow flowers, two brown flowers, vines, and leaves.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221824

Accession Number: 2006.44.842

Watercolor of Leaves

Unframed watercolor painting of plants. Green, yellow, and red plant in the foreground with leaves behind.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221828

Accession Number: 2006.44.843

Musicians and Women in Landscape

Framed red and white print of three Classical musicians surrounded by women. A man is looking upwards as he plays his stringed instrument. Two women musicians lay back listening.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221830

Accession Number: 2006.44.844

The Cocker Spaniel

A cocker spaniel is in a field, with a bird flying in the upper left proper corner. The dog is white with brown spots. Some trees in the background are bare, and some are not.

Maker: Edwin , Megargee, 1883-1958 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 221831

Accession Number: 2006.44.836

Stonegate York

Main subject is a street. Both sides of the street are lined with buildings and there are four figures walking down sidewalks. Above the street is a beam connecting two houses. In the background is a gothic cathedral.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221833

Accession Number: 2006.44.837

Arm Chair

The rectangular crest and horizontal back slats supported by turned stiles, over scrolling arms with turned arm supports, above a removable rush seat over turned legs with circular and rectangular stretchers. The whole painted black with gold accents. Together with a gold, rust and brown cushion.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 221834

Accession Number: 1990.119

Crucified Jesus with Putti

Framed black and white print of Jesus after the crucifixion. He is being tended to by putti, who are winged and wear loose robes. The background consists of rocks and sparse trees.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221837

Accession Number: 2006.44.845

Ballerina Feet

A study of ballerina feet. There are two and a half sets of ballerina legs and feet. The first ballerina on the right proper only has one leg and foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, lead (metal)

GUSN: 221838

Accession Number: 2006.44.838

Cherub from Sistine Chapel

Framed print of a cherub from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. The cherub is sitting towards the left in profile, the right arm pointed upwards and he is looking right over his shoulder.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221841

Accession Number: 2006.44.846

Portrait of Stephen Wheatland

Subject is a young boy from the chest up. He is seated facing the right proper side and his head is turned towards the viewer. The boy is wearing white collared shirt, with a plaid scarf and a black jacket.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 221842

Accession Number: 2006.44.850

Footstool

The shaped, upholstered seat over saw-cut legs in teh form of mirroring, exaggerated s-curves centering a stylized plume. A turned stretcher joins the two sides.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 221844

Accession Number: 1990.120

Portraits of Stepen W. Phillips and Anna W. Phillips with Stevie

The photographs are housed in two connecting frames. In the right proper frame, the subjects are Stephen W. Phillips and in his arms is Stevie. In the left proper frame, the subjects are Anna W. Phillips and in her arms is Stevie.

Date: ca. 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 221846

Accession Number: 2006.44.852

James Duncan Phillips

Unfinished bust length portrait of James Duncan Phillips. He is wearing a light colored pinstripe suit with an argyle necktie.

Date: 1932

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 221094

Accession Number: 2006.44.757

Photograph

Three fourth length portrait photograph of a young man. He holds his hands behind his back. He is wearing a suit, which is open and reveals a pocket watch chain. He has a tie with a small star label pin.

Maker: E. G. Merrill (Photographic studio) Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221096

Accession Number: 2006.44.759

Willis Coat of Arms

Gouache painting of the Willis coat of arms. Blue shield with three silver stars and a silver V. Surmounting the shield is decorative foliage in silver and a helmet. A scrolled with a French inscription is below the shield and the name "Willis." Painted gold wood frame with blue dividing the gold bo...

Date: 1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221098

Accession Number: 2006.44.760

Faneuil Hall, From the Water

Black and white print of Fanueil Hall as viewed from the harbor. There are four ships in the harbor and people walking around. Painted black wood frame

Maker: Reproduction of Bartlett, William Henry, 1809-1854 (Artist) Prior, Thomas Abiel, 1809-1886 (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 221099

Accession Number: 2006.44.761

James Duncan Phillips

Three fourth length portrait photograph of James Duncan Phillips. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed. His right hand is in his pocket and his left hand rests on the arm of the chair.

Date: 1906

Maker: Dunton & Gardner (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221101

Accession Number: 2006.44.762

Charles Appleton Phillips

Black and white photograph of a man identified as Charles Appleton Phillips. He is standing outside in a field next to a horse. He has one hand on the horse and the other is at his waist. He is wearing a uniform consisting of a long coat, a hat and a sword. Metal frame painted gold.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 221103

Accession Number: 2006.44.763

Tape Loom

Oak block for base, sixteen prongs.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 221182

Accession Number: 1952.341

Hand Card

Oak back; leather; hickory handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), hickory (wood), leather

GUSN: 221189

Accession Number: 1914.29

Hatchet

No description

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 221190

Accession Number: 1917.377

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