Historic New England

Putti Dancing Around a Tree

Framed black and white print of an outdoor scene. There are three putti in a tree playing instruments and eight putti dancing around the tree. To the left is a horse drawn carriage with two figures in it. On the right is a round temple with figures outside of it. Above is a naked goddess in a cloud ...

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222049

Accession Number: 2006.44.907

Primavera

Framed black and white print of Sandro Botticelli's "Primavera." The scene focuses on a woman, above her is a putti shooting an arrow. To her left are three figures dancing, and to her right are three additional figures.

Maker: Reproduction of Botticelli, Sandro, 1445-1510 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222050

Accession Number: 2006.44.908

The Earthly Paradise

Print of a painting from China. The scene is land by the water and a building to the left proper in the background. There are five figures on a boat, and seven females and six males and one child on land. There are two cranes.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222051

Accession Number: 2006.44.897

Hay on the Water

Framed watercolor painting of an outdoor landscape. The scene is centered on a pile of hay on a boat in the water. There are other haystacks in the distance on islands and another boat on the water. The background is made up of trees.

Maker: Cushman, Alice, b. 1854 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 222058

Accession Number: 2006.44.909

Choir Boy, Interior of an Italian Church

Framed watercolor painting of an interior of a church. On the left proper side, at the top is the wall, is a religious scene. Jutting out from the wall is a pulpit that is being supported by columns. Above the pulpit is an arch with more religious artwork. The floor of the building stands a choir bo...

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222059

Accession Number: 2006.44.898

Domestic Happiness

Framed print of an indoor domestic scene with four figures. A husband, wife, and two children sit together. The wife and older daughter are both sewing and the younger child has their back turned toward the viewer. There is a dog laying on the floor between the figures.

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer) Reproduction of Morland, George, 1763-1804 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 222063

Accession Number: 2006.44.910

House of the Votii at Pompeii

Framed print of a scene of cherubs making scales. On the left proper side, two cherubs tend an open oven. Moving towards the right proper side, a cherub is hammering metal and facing completed scales, another is presenting a scale to a angel, and finally, two cherubs are working at an anvil.

Date: 1901

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222064

Accession Number: 2006.44.899

Interior of a Cathedral

Framed black and white photographic print of the inside of a cathedral. There a five large arches held up by columns and there are ten smaller arches above. There are seven stained glass windows.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222065

Accession Number: 2006.44.911

House of Lirucus at Pompeii: the Frescoes

Framed print of a fresco at the House of Liricus in Pompeii. The piece is seperated into three different sections. The top section is seperated into four pieces: the outside pieces have doors and the middle two have horses with fish tails. The top section is seperated from the middle section by a de...

Date: 1901

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222066

Accession Number: 2006.44.900

Man on Horse

Framed print in orange-red monotone of a man on a rearing horse. The man holds a sword and to the right of the horse is a tree. In the background is a house and a building with smoke coming out of it.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222067

Accession Number: 2006.44.912

The Evolution of the Book

Framed black and white photographis print of a mural with tile around it. The mural has twelve figures in it, all wearing white cloaks. It focuses on a figure standing and holding a staff who points his right hand toward the left. The scene is placed in a desert.

Date: 1896

Maker: Alexander, John White, 1856-1915 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 222068

Accession Number: 2006.44.913

St. Mark's Cathedral

Framed print of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice. The building has seven arches in the front. At the the top of the arches are frescoes. In front of the building are three poles with cherubs on top of them. Above the seven arches are five more with a large central arch. The roof has four domes, statu...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222069

Accession Number: 2006.44.901

Photographic print

In the center of the image is a plaque written in Latin, being supported by seven putti. There are two putti resting at the bottom left proper. In the background on the right proper side is a columned building sitting on top of a square base. On the left proper side is a curtain that has been drawn ...

Date: ca. 1904

Maker: Reproduction of Mantegna, Andrea, ca. 1431-1506 (Artist) Naya Studio (Photographic studio) Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222070

Accession Number: 2006.44.902

Landscape with Tall Tree

Framed watercolor painting of a landscape. The scene focuses on eight trees. On the left is a rose bush with pink flowers, behind are trees and small bushes leading down a hill. The frame is decorated with flowers.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222071

Accession Number: 2006.44.914

The Storm

Framed black and white print of three ships on a stormy sea. There are many figures on the nearest ship which has pitched so that it is almost toppled over. The other two ships are pitching in opposite directions. The underside of the glass has been painted blue and gold in a mock frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222074

Accession Number: 2006.44.915

Libica

The main figure is a woman labeled Libica. She is seated, facing the right proper side and her arms are reaching to her right side at a book. To either side of her head are two figures. She is bare chested, but has a robe about her waist.

Maker: Reproduction of Buonarroti, Michelangelo, 1475-1564 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222075

Accession Number: 2006.44.903

Admittance to The Salem Marine Society

Framed black and white certificate of admittance into the Salem Marine Society. The paper is divided into six sections depicting maritime vignettes. One is of a wharf and five ships, another of two men working at a barrel. Another depicts three men putting out a fire on a ship.

Date: 1928

Maker: Hill, Samuel, ca. 1766-1803 (Engraver) Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222076

Accession Number: 2006.44.916

Woman with Fur

Framed photographic print of a painting of a woman wearing a fur. She has a vine with leaves in her hair, and a pearl earing. The fur has spots on it and is draped over her left shoulder. She holds the fur with her right hand.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222077

Accession Number: 2006.44.904

Three Children on a Sailboat

Framed print of three children on a sailboat. They are pulling ropes under the moon. Behind them is a town on a hill with a bridge.

Maker: Washburn & Company (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222079

Accession Number: 2006.44.917

The Lesson

Framed photographic print of a woman on the right side and a young girl kneeling at her feet on the left side. The kneeling child points to something in the book. Above the girl are two putti who are coming down to put a wreath of flowers on her head. On the right proper edge of the painting is a ba...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222080

Accession Number: 2006.44.905

Spanish Chapel of St. Maria Novella

Framed print of a chapel wall. On the sides are pillars leading up to an arch way that surrounds the scene. The scene includes many figures, dogs, and lambs. Many of the figures are being spoken to by saints. Central figure of Jesus sits on a throne, surrounded by angels.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222082

Accession Number: 2006.44.918

A Woman, Goddess and Putti by a Fountain

Framed photographic print of a woman fully clothed on the right, a woman with little clothing on the left, and between the women is a putti dipping his hand into a well. The woman to the right leans on pottery. The woman to the left hold a burning lamp. In the background on the right side is a villa...

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222083

Accession Number: 2006.44.906

Hat

Women's hat [.1] in original box [.2ab]. Hat: Flat form, plum-colored velvet with pink silk wrapped around top surface. Elastic underneath to fasten under chin.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 222085

Accession Number: 2001.262.1

St. Eustace

Framed black and white engraving of Albrecht Durer's St. Eustace. In an outdoor scene, a man kneels on the ground with his hands extended toward the head of a horse. Five dogs in the foreground. Scene is taking place in the middle of a forest landscape, next to a pond.

Maker: Reproduction of Durer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 (Artist) Haley & Steele (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222087

Accession Number: 2006.44.920

South View of the Several Halls of Harvard College

Framed black and white print of the south view of six halls at Harvard College. Buildings in background with trees in foreground. Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1823

Maker: Reproduction of Fisher, Alvan, 1792-1863 (Painter) Cummings, Hilliard (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222089

Accession Number: 2006.44.925

A Presentation of the Christ Child

Framed black and white photographic print of a painting. A woman and man hold the hands of a male child who stands on a rock wearing a plain robe. Above his head his a dove and an old man with a white beard surrounded by putti.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222090

Accession Number: 2006.44.921

Wedding Gown

Two piece wedding gown made of ecru-colored satin and lace; bodice (a) has satin criss-cross front, satin cumberbund and satin leg-o-mutton sleeves cuffed at elbow; lace surrounds satin in front; lace sleeves from elbow to wrist; lace v-neck. Skirt (b): satin a-line skirt iwth double piping down fro...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: L.P. Hollander & Co.

Material: satin, lace (needlework), silk (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 221572

Accession Number: 2001.259AB

Stephen H. Phillips

Black and white photograph of Stephen H. Phillips. He is sitting in his office in front of the fireplace reading a large book. He is in his sixties. The office features a large oriental rug, a desk, three chairs and a cabinet. Simple black wood frame.

Date: 1896-1897

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221599

Accession Number: 2006.44.764

Plate

Ceramic plate with scalloped edge. Transfer printed floral and leaf border in pink, blue, yellow, and green. Four floral medallions evenly spaced around edge. Gilt band decoration around outer edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 221600

Accession Number: 2006.44.1683

Set of bowls

Four porcelain bowls with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 221601

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679

Bowl

Porcelain bowl with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 221607

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679.1

Bowl

Porcelain bowl with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 221609

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679.2

Bowl

Porcelain bowl with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 221610

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679.3

Bowl

Porcelain bowl with yellow rose garland border. Gilt band and spearhead pattern around outer edge.

Date: 1893-1930

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 221612

Accession Number: 2006.44.1679.4

Pitcher

Small ceramic pitcher with loop handle. Wide base tapers up to a narrow neck. Wide brim at mouth of pitcher with small indent as a spout. Brim, handle, and flat bottom are painted brown. Body of pitcher has hand painted decoration of purple violets with inscribed text "Hill's Devon Violets". Double ...

Maker: Devon Pottery (Manufacturer) Palmers Limited (Retailer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 221623

Accession Number: 2006.44.1673

The "Tontine" Block

Black and white photograph of Greek Revival homes on Warren Street in Salem. Black shutters on windows, small iron fence around the perimeter, and two trees in the foreground. Simple black wood frame.

Date: 1907

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

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

GUSN: 221641

Accession Number: 2006.44.765

Vase

Clear glass globe shaped vase with small footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 221646

Accession Number: 2006.44.1669

Vase

Clear galss bulbous shaped vase with small footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 221648

Accession Number: 2006.44.1668

Vase

Clear glass bulbous shaped vase with footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 221649

Accession Number: 2006.44.1674

Vase

Tall cut glass trumpet shaped vase. Narrow base tapers out to a flared, scalloped edge rim. Circular base has eight pointed star pattern on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 221651

Accession Number: 2006.44.1667

Margaret Duncan Phillips

Black and white quarter length portrait photograph of Margaret Duncan Phillips sitting in a wood chair. She is in her sixties or seventies. Her hair is pulled back into a bun. One hand rests of the handle of an umbrella and the other hand rests on her lap and she is holding a pair of spectacles. She...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 221654

Accession Number: 2006.44.766

Tile

Square ceramic tile with printed decoration of a chinese scene of mountains, trees, river, and pagoda in orange, gray, and green. Two men holding a scroll appear in the bottom right corner of the tile. Green painted border around edges of tile.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 221656

Accession Number: 2006.44.1676