Historic New England

Painting of the Italian Riviera, Bordighera

Watercolor painting of a large sail boat on the beach, with figures on the boat, and barrels on and adjacent to the boat, on the Italian Riviera, Bordighera; by Meta Gaskell (daughter of English novelist, Elizabeth Gaskell).

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 253050

Accession Number: 1990.198

Venetian Landscape

Landscape watercolor painting; depicts Venice through the arch of a bridge; by Meta Gaskell (daughter of English novelist, Elizabeth Gaskell).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253052

Accession Number: 1990.199

Portrait of G. Francis Child

Engraving; G. Francis Child.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253053

Accession Number: 1990.216

"Isola Bella"

Watercolor painting of "Isola Bella".

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Artist) After Turner, Joseph Mallord William (English painter and draftsman, 1775-1851)

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

GUSN: 253054

Accession Number: 1990.77

Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Portrait print of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253055

Accession Number: 1990.207

Portrait of Charles Elliot Norton

Engraved portrait of Charles Elliot Norton.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253057

Accession Number: 1990.212

Venetian Landscapes

Two watercolors depicting a Venetian landscape framed together in one frame.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Gaskell, Margaret Emily, 1837-1913 (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 253058

Accession Number: 1990.201

Italian Riviera

Three watercolors in one frame; depict Italian Riviera; by Meta Gaskell (daughter of English novelist, Elizabeth Gaskell).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253059

Accession Number: 1990.1466

Watercolor Landscaper

Watercolor painting; depicts gondola with buildings in the background.

Maker: Possibly Norton, Richard (Artist) Possibly Norton, Rupert (Artist)

GUSN: 253061

Accession Number: 1990.1461

Watercolor Paintings

Two watercolors framed together; depicts hillside town views; Bordighera, Italy; by Meta Gaskell (daughter of English novelist, Elizabeth Gaskell).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253063

Accession Number: 1990.1467

Bordighera, Italy

Three watercolor paintings in one frame; Bordighera, Italy, landscapes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253064

Accession Number: 1990.1468

Foggy Morning

Watercolor of a "foggy morning."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253065

Accession Number: 1990.217

"Views of Bordighera, Italy"

Three watercolor paintings of Bordighera, Italy framed together in one frame.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Gaskell, Margaret Emily, 1837-1913 (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 253066

Accession Number: 1990.195

Watercolor of Venice

Watercolor painting of Venice.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253067

Accession Number: 1990.220

Watercolor Landscape

Watercolor painting of a castle.

Maker: Possibly Norton, Richard (Artist) Possibly Norton, Rupert (Artist)

GUSN: 253068

Accession Number: 1990.1462

Landscape with Acropolis

Painting depicts sunrise and buildings on the Acropolis.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253069

Accession Number: 1990.218

Watercolor Paintings

Two watercolors framed together in one frame; depict Bordighera; by Meta Gaskell (daughter of English novelist, Elizabeth Gaskell).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253072

Accession Number: 1990.196

Portrait of Theodore Sedgwick

Engraved portrait of Theodore Sedgwick, framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253073

Accession Number: 1990.208

Watercolor Paintings

Two watercolors framed together in one frame; one depicts a coastal scene; one depicts sea and clouds; by Meta Gaskell (daughter of English novelist, Elizabeth Gaskell).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253074

Accession Number: 1990.1464

Print

Print; depicts John Hancock House.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253076

Accession Number: 1987.633

Oil Painting

Oil sketch of Casey Farm.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253078

Accession Number: 1992.186

Portrait of John Codman

One of a pair of engravings depicting Mary and John Codman.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253079

Accession Number: 1992.169.1

Engraving

One of a pair of engravings depicting Mary and John Codman.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253080

Accession Number: 1992.169.2

Drawing of Scene from Dante

Drawing depicting Dante.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253082

Accession Number: 1990.222

Engraving

Engraving; "Cries of London" series; Old Chairs to Mend.

Date: ca. 1795

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253084

Accession Number: 1966.768.1

Engraving

Engraving; "Cries of London" series; Fresh.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253086

Accession Number: 1966.768.2

Picture

Picture dewpicting "Battle at Lexington and Concord".

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253087

Accession Number: 1969.358

Wallpaper

Two partial rolls and one fragment of Japanese Leather wallpaper from Boston retailer A.H. Davenport. "Peacocks and Amorini" pattern designed by Walter Crane features arabasque motifs with putti, peacocks, comedy tragedy masks, trophy, floral garland and scrolling flora. Stenciled in green on gold ...

Date: 1887

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) Probably Rottman & Co. (Importer) Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273406

Accession Number: 2001.281.123A-C

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment once part of the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. "Sunflower" pattern designed by William Morris. Lush pattern of sunflowers, meandering vines and grape clusters. Block-printed in burnt sienna on a metallic gold ground. Paper is embossed with a pebble texture and varnish...

Date: 1879

Maker: Morris, William (Designer) Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273407

Accession Number: 2001.281.124

Portrait of Abigail May Brewer (1769-1849)

Portrait of an older woman wearing a sheer white cap tied under her chin, white lace shawl, and black dress. Sitter has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Signed lower left corner "H.C. Pratt 1841." Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1841

Maker: Pratt, Henry Cheever (American painter, 1803-1880) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 273410

Accession Number: 2013.21.1

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Pattern has central rose medallion flanked by winged female figures reaching for grape clusters. Also includes pheonix, floral garlands and ribbon. Paper ground is dark copper with pattern stenciled in gold.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273413

Accession Number: 2001.281.125

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Central shield medallion flanked by griffin. Design also includes pod-like floral garland, acanthus leaves and scrolls. Paper has a dark copper ground. Pattern is either printed or stenciled in light copper and silver.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273414

Accession Number: 2001.281.126.1

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Central shield medallion flanked by griffin. Design also includes pod-like floral garland, acanthus leaves and scrolls. Paper is printed or stenciled in red, orange, two tans, dark brown, and two greens on a brown ground and...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273416

Accession Number: 2001.281.126.2AB

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale floral and foliate pattern. Pattern is iridenscent silver on mauve ground with background stenciled in green.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273418

Accession Number: 2001.281.127

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale stylized palmette and floral pattern. Roller-printed in brown, orange, and green on yellow ground. Embossed with numberous small geometric patterns.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273419

Accession Number: 2001.281.128

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale ogee fretwork with stylized acanthus leaf. Gold ground with design elements stenciled in copper, red, and dark brown.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273421

Accession Number: 2001.281.129

Rocking Chair

Arrow back rocking chair with arms. Rocker has replaced crest rail and added comb back. Comb is pointed and stencilled with five spindles. Crest rail is grain painted and stenciled with fruit. Green wash painted over red graining. Rockers appear to be original. Arms have been stripped.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), graining, stenciling

GUSN: 273422

Accession Number: 1959.312

Corner Chair

Corner chair with ring vase, and turned front stretchers, double stretchers on all sides. Ring vase and turned stiles. Front legs terminate with spanish feet, rear legs have simple turned feet. Painted rush seat. Simple arm rest with ogee crest.

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 273424

Accession Number: 1959.394

Bookcase

Enclosed bookcase with ogee bracket feet on wooden casters. Thumb molded top and beaded molding. Two doors with glass inserts. Rococo Revial gilt metal escutcheon and handle.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), veneer

GUSN: 273425

Accession Number: 1959.395

Card Table

Sheraton swing leg card table with serpentine front. Front veneered with book matched crotch maple. Four reeded and turned legs, diamond and stripe inlay along bottom of apron and edges of top. Ovolo corners.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), veneer, inlay (process)

GUSN: 273426

Accession Number: 1959.396

Candlestand

Oval tilt top candlestand, ring turned pedestal on tripod base, spade feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 273427

Accession Number: 1959.402

Mug

Earthenware mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Heavy dark blue ground with repeated scene of seated man and woman standing with parasol. Dark blue border (1 1/8" wide) with flowers on inside of rim, and outside of handle painted solid dark blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 273429

Accession Number: 1970.1310.633

Mug

Earthenware mug. Shaped base and squared handle with pointed tip. Blue transfer printed landscape scene flanked by two large urns. Landscape includes water, mountains, boat, and a building with two towers. Blue decorative border on inside of rim, and floral design on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273443

Accession Number: 1970.409

Mug

Earthenware mug. Shaped base, flared rim, and loop handle. Blue transfer printed landscape scene, partially repeated, with water, trees, and a picturesque gabled building with elaborate cornices and finials. Blue floral border on inside of rim, and matching floral design on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273445

Accession Number: 1970.354

Mug

Earthenware mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Hand painted in blue with large oval floral motif flanked by two leafy stems. Blue cross-hatched border around rim, blue line around base, and blue turkey-track decoration on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 273446

Accession Number: 1970.404

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale quatrafoil and lattice pattern. Gold ground with design elements stenciled in dark brown, green, and dark gold.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273452

Accession Number: 2001.281.130

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper embossed in low-relief from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale floral pattern of lilies and roses. The paper's embossed texture and the shadowing, striping and dots within the pattern immitate the look of a woven textile. Roller-printed in two shades o...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273453

Accession Number: 2001.281.131

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper embossed in low-relief from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Damask floral pattern roller-printed in cream and tan on a dark mauve ground. The paper's embossed texture and pattern immitate the look of a textile.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273454

Accession Number: 2001.281.132

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Imitation of 18th-century French silk brocade. Large floral bouquet featuring roses with floating lacy ribbon and bowknots. Block-printed in two greens, two browns, tan, rose, ochre and gilt on a dark blue ground. Straight match....

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) Zuber Et Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273455

Accession Number: 2001.281.133

Wallpaper

Fragment of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Rose bouquet block-printed in cream, two shades of tan, brown and metallic gold on a dark red ground with light red stripe.

Date: 1880-1906

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273456

Accession Number: 2001.281.134

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