Historic New England

Four Allegories

Five framed photographic prints after the "Four Allegories" of Giovanni Bellini. From left to right: the Lust is represented by two male figures in a landscape. One of them is in a chariot pulled by three putti. The next painting represents the Fortune: a woman in a boat holding a large orb. She is ...

Maker: Walter Kimball & Co. (Framer) Reproduction of Bellini, Giovanni, 1431-1436-1516 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 222768

Accession Number: 2006.44.931

"War Chest, Salem" Pin

Pin in the shape of a treasure chest. "War Chest, Salem" promotes laying aside money for the war effort.

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 222769

Accession Number: 2006.44.3376

St. George bringing the dragon to Middle Eastern country

Photographic print of a painting of St. George bringing the dragon to a Middle Eastern country. The scene centers on a man in a suit of armor, holding his sword aloft; and in the other hand is a leash attached to a dragon. The dragon has a serpentine tail, only two legs, and a stick through his head...

Maker: W.H. Gardner (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222771

Accession Number: 2006.44.932

Frame

Carved teak frame with scalloped edge. Intricate carvings depict people engaged in everyday activities.

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 222772

Accession Number: 2006.44.943

James Duncan Phillips in Utah Desert

Black and white photograph in a simple wood frame. Image depicts James Duncan Phillips on a horse in the desert. One hand is on his thigh, the other holds the reins of the horse. A cactus is at the feet of the horse.

Date: 1902

Maker: T.W. Norman and Co. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222773

Accession Number: 2006.44.944

Print

Unframed paper with a printed mock frame on it glued to canvas.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222774

Accession Number: 2006.44.933

Dog

Pencil drawing of the head of a dog. The dog has long hair and his mouth is open in a pant. The coloring is mostly white, with dark patches around his eyes and ears. Simple metal frame in gold with ornamentation around the edge.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222775

Accession Number: 2006.44.934

Male Angel Playing Mandolin

Black and white print in a gold frame of a male angel playing a lute. The angel rests his head on the lute.

Maker: Oliver and Company (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222776

Accession Number: 2006.44.945

Portrait of Dudley Woodbridge

Print of Dudley Woodbridge. He is seated by a window overlooking a harbor with ships. His left hand is on his hips and his right arm is on the window ledge, with the right hand holding a piece of paper. Around his neck is a scarf with three white stripes at the edge. He also is wearing a wig that fa...

Maker: Kneller, Sir Godfrey, 1646-1723 (Artist) Smith, John (Printer) Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222778

Accession Number: 2006.44.935

Old Man with Beard

Black and white photographic print of an old man with a beard in a simple wood frame. Head-and-shoulders portrait of an old man with a full beard, looking off to the side.

Maker: Washburn & Company (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222779

Accession Number: 2006.44.946

Santa Barbara

Framed print after a painting of Santa Barbara by Palma il Vecchio. The saint is in bust. Her crowned head is slightly turned to the right. The white drape on her hair falls on her shoulder and her chest.

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: Reproduction of il vecchio, Palma Jacopo, ca. 1479-1528 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 222780

Accession Number: 2006.44.949

Photographic print

Photographic print of two children. The girl on the left is wearing a bow in her hair and has a lace collar; she puts her left hand on the boy's left arm. The boy on the right is wearing a sailor's uniform. Carved wood frame painted gold with a simple ornate design around the edge.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222781

Accession Number: 2006.44.936

Young Boy in a Pond

Black and white photograph of a young boy standing on a raft in a small pond. The boy is surrounded by three small toy boats. The pond is bordered by rocks. Simple wood frame.

Maker: Oliver and Company (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222782

Accession Number: 2006.44.947

Phillips Family

Black and white photograph of the Phillips family in a simple brass frame. Includes Anna Phillips, Nannie Borden Phillips, Stephen Phillips, Stephen W. Phillips, and James Duncan Phillips. The photograph was taken outside and Stevie wears a large fur coat.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal, photographic materials

GUSN: 222783

Accession Number: 2006.44.948

Photographic print

Miniature bust potrait photograph of a woman. Her hair is in two braids which are rolled into buns. The photo is in an oval widow surrounded by maroon velvet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), photographic materials, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 222784

Accession Number: 2006.44.937

Photographic print

Framed photographic print of three teddy bears in a canoe sailing on water, in a small pond in a garden.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222785

Accession Number: 2006.44.950

Angel with a Lily

Print of an angel down on its right knee. His left foot is on the groud with the knee bent and the left hand is resting on it while holding a tall lily. The right hand hold up three fingers symbolizing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The wings are open behind the angel.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222786

Accession Number: 2006.44.938

The Three Archangels with Tobias

Framed black and white photographic print of Botticini's "The Three Archangels with Tobias." Angel on the right holds a stem with three white lilies. Another angel holds a sundial and the last is in a suit of armor. The male figure holds a fish. They are walking on top of a hill with a landscape in ...

Maker: Reproduction of Botticini, Francesco, 1446-1497 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 222787

Accession Number: 2006.44.974

Two Middle Eastern Men Outside a Stone Building

Framed photographic print of a painting depicting a scene of two Middle Eastern men outside a stone building. One man sits at the top of the stairs and plays flute. The other man is standing accross the stairs at the bottom. Behind them is a buildind with archways. The painting is signed "H. Hilliar...

Maker: Reproduction of Hilliard, William Henry, 1836-1905 (Painter) Foster Brothers (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222788

Accession Number: 2006.44.981

Phillips Crest

Painting of the Phillips crest. The colors are black and white. At the top is a panther standing on its hind legs and chained with a gold chain; it stands on a black helmet. The shield has a single black panther that is in the same pose at the one on top. The background of the shield is white.

Maker: Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222789

Accession Number: 2006.44.939

Madonna and Child Enthroned

Framed black and white photographic print of a painting. Image depicts the Madonna and child sitting on a plain throne set on a pedestal. There is a tapestry hanging behind the woman and carpet below her.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222790

Accession Number: 2006.44.975

Demon Drumming

Framed watercolor painting of an Asian demon in a gold frame. He is handing in mid-air and wearing guards on his body. Behind him is a circle of connected drums with Asian characters written on them. He holds drumsticks in his hands.

Maker: Aoki, T (Artist)

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

GUSN: 222791

Accession Number: 2006.44.976

The Sibyls

Framed photographic print of Raphael's fresco "The Sibyls." Images depicted are the Prophets and the Sibyls, each accompanied by an angel. At the top a small angel holds a lighted torch.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222792

Accession Number: 2006.44.977

Japanese Girl

Photograph print of a Japanese girl. She holds a tray in her left hand with tea cups on it; her right arm hangs by her side with a tea pot clutched in her hand. The girl wears a long skirt and her hair is under a white hat.

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer) Phillips, Nannie Jencks (Borden), 1877-1963 (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222793

Accession Number: 2006.44.940

Prince Balthasar Carlos on Horseback

Framed photographic print after a painting of Diego Velasquez, "Prince Balthasar Carlos on Horseback". The infant, riding a pony, holds a stick in his right hand. The background is a landscape of a sloping hill.

Maker: Reproduction of Velazquez, Diego, 1599-1660 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 222794

Accession Number: 2006.44.982

Needlework picture

Needlework picture done in an Asian style, perhaps Japanese. It is divided into two pieces; each piece is the same scene. The first oval is a woman looking out of her window. The second oval is of her house and the nature around it. The third oval is the woman standing outside in the vegetation. Aro...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), thread

GUSN: 222795

Accession Number: 2006.44.941

Salt glazed stoneware jar with lid

Salt-glazed stoneware jar with lid. Two-gallon capacity, with blue-painted floral and leaf decoration on side.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: A.E. Smith's Sons Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 222606

Accession Number: 2010.14.1AB

Salt glazed stoneware crock

Salt-glazed stoneware jar. Two-gallon capacity, with stamped maker's mark and painted floral decoration in blue.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: A.E. Smith & Sons (Potter)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 222607

Accession Number: 2010.14.2

Salt glazed stoneware crock with handles

Salt-glazed stoneware jar with handles. Six gallon capacity with stamped maker's mark and painted floral decoration in blue.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: A.E. Smith & Sons (Potter)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 222608

Accession Number: 2010.14.3

Salt glazed stoneware jar

Salt-glazed stoneware jar. One and a half gallon capacity, with stamped maker's mark and painted floral decoration in blue.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: A.E. Smith & Sons (Potter)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 222609

Accession Number: 2010.14.4

Salt glazed stoneware churn

Salt-glazed stoneware churn with handles. Three gallon capacity, with stamped maker's mark and painted floral decoration in blue.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: A.E. Smith & Sons (Potter)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 222610

Accession Number: 2010.14.5

Salt glazed stoneware crock

Stoneware crock with ear-shaped handles. Gray salt-glazed exterior, brown glazed interior. Stamped maker's mark and painted floral decoration in blue.

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 222611

Accession Number: 2010.14.6

Albany slip glazed earthenware chamber pot

Earthenware chamber pot with handle, brown slip glaze.

Date: 1883

Maker: Attributed to A.E. Smith's Sons Pottery Co. (Potter)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 222612

Accession Number: 2010.14.7

Buttons

Two gold buttons with crests. The crest starts with a crown on top and two men standing alongside the shield. Beneath the shield is a banner with writing on it.

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 222615

Accession Number: 2006.44.2708

Shirt studs

Lot of black and white shirt studs. All but one of the studs have small rounded heads, tapering necks, and broad bottoms. The one that is different is black and has no rounded head. All of them have smooth bottoms, except for a white one. That one white stud has a ridged bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 222616

Accession Number: 2006.44.2707

Sash

Blue silk sash. At the shoulder corner there is a gold fabric that is sown on. The edges of the sash are scalloped

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 222620

Accession Number: 2006.44.2764

Netsuke

Ivory netsuke in the shape of a wood carver, working on a plank of wood. The man is in motion; he has already smoothed the board several times and the remnants can be seen on the board and on the ground. He wears a headband and is dressed in Japanese traditional clothes.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222622

Accession Number: 2006.44.2666

Napkin ring

Metal napking ring. On the part that would have faced upward is a leaf, and in the leaf a name is inscribed. The edges of the ring are raised.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 222623

Accession Number: 2006.44.2677

Napkin ring

Metal napkin ring. The edges are rounded and there is a raised, flat oval on the top. In the center of the oval are initials. The sides have been etched with feather greenery.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 222624

Accession Number: 2006.44.2678

Mercury Head dime

1924 Mercury Head dime.The obverse has the head of liberty with the word "liberty" arching around the edge. The reverse has a fasces with an olive branch.

Date: 1924

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 222626

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.1

Penny

1952 Wheat penny. The obverse has the head of President Lincoln in the center and words at the top of his head. The reverse has two ears of wheat on either side, and words are between the two ears of wheat.

Date: 1952

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 222627

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.2

Mercury Head dime

1944 Mercury Head dime. The obverse has the head of liberty with the word "liberty" arching around the edge. The reverse has a fasces with an olive branch.

Date: 1944

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 222628

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.3

Penny

1915 Wheat penny The obverse has the head of President Lincoln in the center and words at the top of his head. The reverse has two ears of wheat on either side, and words are between the two ears of wheat.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 222629

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.4

Columbian Exposition Half Dollar

1893 Columbus half dollar commemorating the Columbian Exposition. On the obverse side is a bust of Columbus, and the outer edge of the coin has words. The reverse has Columbus's flag ship ontop of two spheres of the world. There are also words on the outer edge.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 222630

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.5

Sixpence

1922 British sixpence. It is a first design under King George V. On the obverse is the head of George V and a motto around his head on the outer edge of the coin. On the reverse side is a lion on top of a crown that is seperateing the date in half.

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 222632

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.6

Coin

Foreign coin. On one side is the figure of a horse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222633

Accession Number: 2006.44.2688.7

Bar pin

Gold bar pin. The design on the outer edge is several lines and periodically they bend in to create a diamond and bend out again.

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 222634

Accession Number: 2006.44.2667

Case

Small leather case. On the left side is a button to push that unlocks the case. On the front is a curly design of gold and black. The back has a hexagonal design, with three flowers in each hexagon. The inside has only two pockets, one on each half.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 222635

Accession Number: 2006.44.2668

Figurine

Stone dog figurine perched on top of a rectangular block, looking over its right shoulder

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 222638

Accession Number: 2006.44.2665

Store card

Metal store coin. On the front is a curl design at the top and bottom and the number of the Phillips' account. There is a hole in the top

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 222639

Accession Number: 2006.44.3368

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