Historic New England

Iron Light House on Minot's Ledge, Massachusetts Bay from a drawing for which a premium was awarded at the late Mechanics Fair, Boston, Mass.

This image is a black and white photostatic reproduction of a lithograph circa 1850 by J.W. Rutter, Del. and and Swett and Powers, Lith. It shows an early lighthouse set on iron pilings and first lit Jan. 1st, 1850. Statistical information is included in the legend.

Date: ca. 1936

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199101

Ref. Code: GC002.02.091

Fisherman's Houses, Cape Cod

This image is a color reproduction of a watercolor showing a cluster of houses on the Cape. Two dories are anchored in the small bay. It is signed by the artist in the lower left corner.

Date: 1889

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199103

Ref. Code: GC002.02.092

Broadside for brick dwelling houses in Fruit and Shawmut Streets

Broadside announcing a peremtory sale of dwelling houses on Fruit and Shawmut Street on October 28, 1852. The three story brick dwellings were being auctioned by N.A. Thompson, Auctioneer whose office was in the Old State House in Boston.

Date: 1852-10-28

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199109

Ref. Code: GC002.02.093

New England Black Slate Company stock certificate

Stock certificate entitling Miss E.V. Morrison to 10 shares of capital stock from New England Black Slate Company.

Date: 1906-12-17

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199106

Ref. Code: GC002.02.184a

Harvard University medical school diploma, 1867

Medical diploma from Harvard University given to John P. Lyman on July 4, 1867.

Date: 1867-07-04

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199107

Ref. Code: GC002.02.185a

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association award for "Worsted Picture", 1865

The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association awarded "this Diploma with a Bronze Medal to Mrs. Charles W. Smith for Worsted Picture, 'Christ at the Well' contributed to the Tenth Exhibition, Sept. 1865."

Date: 1865-09

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199108

Ref. Code: GC002.02.185b

Grand Panoramic view of Tremont Street, Boston, East and West Sides, from Court Street to the Common

This is a color print with four views showing the street layout of Tremont from Court Street to the Common. For black and white version see GUSN 198280.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199114

Ref. Code: GC002.02.095

New England Historic Genealogical Society certificate

Membership certificate to Franklin Chase, given on October 5, 1859. Includes officers of the New England Historic Genealogical Society for the year 1861 and an envelope adressed to Franklin Chase Esq. - Tampico, Mexico.

Date: 1859

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199112

Ref. Code: GC002.02.186

Francis Scott Key Memorial Association certificate

Membership certificate to Miss Sarah V. Fowler, Danvers Massachusetts.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199113

Ref. Code: GC002.02.187

Boston, Mass., West Newton St., Church of the Unity

This lithograph shows front and side views of the Church of the Unity, as well as a fence and landscape detail. The church was designed by Thomas Silloway, 1857-59, and was demolished in the 1890s.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199115

Ref. Code: GC002.02.096

Twentieth Century Boston

This black and white lithograph depicts Boston, Boston Harbor, and environs from an aerial perspective. The image was delineated by Bert Poole, 1907, and was based (presumably) on a pencil and wash drawing. The image is subtitled "The best city in the United States to live in, to do business in, and...

Date: ca. 1907

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199117

Ref. Code: GC002.02.097

Wiggin Terminals, Inc., Boston, Mass., "Sail from Boston, Ship from Boston"

This image presents a map of New England and eastern Canada indicating the shipping lines. At the top of the map, it also lists services offered, such as cotton fumigation, storage, weighing and sampling, and trucking and forwarding.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199118

Ref. Code: GC002.02.098

William Miller

This black and white lithograph is a portrait of William Miller, (presumed from the signed inscription). It was published in Clara E. Sears' "Days of Delusion," an account of the Millerites.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199119

Ref. Code: GC002.02.099

Pottery forms available from the A.E. Smith's Sons Pottery Co.

This lithograph (terra cotta color on a white background) illustrates the pottery forms available from the A.E. Smith's Sons Pottery Co., Nowalk CT. undated.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199122

Ref. Code: GC002.02.100

Blank marriage certificates, undated

This is a selection of undated wedding certificates waiting to be filled in. Some are noteworthy for the charm of illustration and decoration.

Date: 1876-1909

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199120

Ref. Code: GC002.02.188

Massachusetts Society of the Colonial Dames of America certificate

Membership certificate to Mrs. Jane Norton Wigglesworth Gew, given on December 12, 1899.

Date: 1850-1909

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199121

Ref. Code: GC002.02.189

New Ipswich, N.H., 150th Anniversary

This broadside from the papers of George E. Barrett advertises the 150th anniversary of New Ipswich, NH in 1900. The anniversary was celebrated from August 26-29. Special church services were held, and other activities occurred throughout the week, such as a "Citizen's Parade" and music. Monday w...

Date: 1900-08-04

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199124

Ref. Code: GC002.02.101

"Carnival Edition"

Posters for the following: the Pageant of Knights of Momus, the Pageant of Mystick Krewe of Comus, the Pageant of Rex and the Pageant of Krewe of Proteus at Carnival in New Orleans. The "KOM" parade was a fixture of the Mardi Gras festivities, and the group's trademark was mokery and biting sa...

Date: 1914-02

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199125

Ref. Code: GC002.02.102

"Ayer's Cathartic Pills (The Country Doctor)"

This trade card employs racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or his...

Date: 1883

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199129

Ref. Code: GC002.02.103

General Society of the War of 1812 certificate

Membership certificate for George Edward Brown, given on November 23, 1900.

Date: 1861-1930

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199127

Ref. Code: GC002.02.190

American Baptist Publication Society certificate

Membership certificate to Rev. S. B. Swaim, given on September 3, 1845.

Date: 1841-1891

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199128

Ref. Code: GC002.02.191

Longfellow Calendar

This image is a calendar advertisement for the literary works of Longfellow, with a medallion portrait of the author. There are also figures of Priscilla and Evangeline. It is a handsome decorative work, with a fine design on the back.

Date: 1883

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199132

Ref. Code: GC002.02.104

Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment

Advertisement for Merchant's Gargling Oil, a health remedy and cure-all. The original liniment, first sold in 1833, was meant to cure anything that could ail a domestic animal. The human version of the liniment was introduced in 1875. The yellow wrappers were for animal, the white wrappers for hu...

Date: [1880s]

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199133

Ref. Code: GC002.02.105

Sanford's Ginger

"Sanford's Ginger arrests all summer complaints." The humourous image is of Sanford's Ginger policing a watermelon and a pickle.

Date: 1886

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199136

Ref. Code: GC002.02.106

Bury Fair (a comedy in 5 acts by Thomas Shadwell)

This production of "Bury Fair" was the project of Harvard's chapter of Delta Upsilon.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199134

Ref. Code: GC002.02.193B

Piso's Cure for Consumption, Piso's Remedy for Catarrh

This chromolithograph depicts an attractive summer scene of six children fishing from a dock at the seaside. Below the scene: "On receipt of 20c a copy of this picture without the advertisement will be sent by mail. Address E.T. Hazeltine, Warren, PA."

Date: [1880s]

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199140

Ref. Code: GC002.02.107

The Howe scale

This vintage advertisement depicts a pretty maiden standing on a commercial factory scale. The floral painting on back is incomplete.

Date: ca. 1887

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199137

Ref. Code: GC002.02.194

Everett Grammar School diploma

One diploma awarded to Caroline M. Smith from the city of Boston, Everett Grammar School.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199138

Ref. Code: GC002.02.195

Jersey

This image depicts a milkmaid with two cows in a woodland scene.

Date: 1881

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199144

Ref. Code: GC002.02.108

East view of the village of North Bridgewater, Mass., 1844

"From a lithograph in possession of Mr. R.C. Kimball." Shows a view and public buildings of the town.

Date: 1882

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199143

Ref. Code: GC002.02.196

The Little Father

This image depict a little boy with his five rabbits framed in a lattice decorated with wildflowers.

Date: 1881

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199148

Ref. Code: GC002.02.109

Artist's proof from a sketch by Sam S. Frizzell

This image shows a view of suburban house, carriages, horse back rider, pedestrians, and newly planted trees in an unknown suburb.

Date: 1881

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199146

Ref. Code: GC002.02.197

Blue Birds

This image depicts two bluebirds in a garden setting with a house and a pond in the background. Spray apple blossoms frame the left-side and left-forefront diagonal of work.

Date: 1880

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199154

Ref. Code: GC002.02.110

Harvard College tercentenary

"A prospect of Harvard University and of Radcliffe College" celebrating the tercentenary of the school.

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199150

Ref. Code: GC002.02.198

The Fenway

This image shows a bird's-eye view of the Fenway. "Compliments of John C. Kiley" is in the lower left corner of the print.

Date: 1911

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199152

Ref. Code: GC002.02.199

The Pet Lamb

This image depicts a European-style farm-maid feeding her pet lamb while another sheep looks on. There is a rustic twig fence in the foreground, and a church spire in the left background.

Date: 1881

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199156

Ref. Code: GC002.02.111

Little Alden and Co., Boston and New York

This shows a view of the factory alongside the river with boaters and a man leading cows in the foreground. It has been cut down and the legend is hardly visible.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199155

Ref. Code: GC002.02.200

[Little girls dancing hand in hand]

This image depicts two poorly dressed little girls dancing happily hand in hand. One girl has a pink dress; the other girl is wearing a tan dress and she is also missing a shoe.

Date: [1880s]

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199162

Ref. Code: GC002.02.112

Goffstown, N.H., 1887

This image shows a bird's-eye view of Goffstown with buildings and residents named.

Date: 1887

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199158

Ref. Code: GC002.02.201

Bird's-eye view of Portsmouth, N.H.

This image shows a bird's-eye view of Portsmouth. A key at the bottom names the principle buildings and churches.

Date: 1877

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199161

Ref. Code: GC002.02.202

Arnold House, Lincoln, R.I.

Series

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 199163

Ref. Code: PC006.ARN

[Full-rigged ship sailing under a full moon]

This image depicts a full-rigged sailing ship, surging through a calm sea under a full moon.

Date: 1910

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199165

Ref. Code: GC002.02.113

Old Boston

These are five images showing the development of Beacon Hill from drawings by J. H. Smith made on the spot in 1811 and 1812.

Date: 1858

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199166

Ref. Code: GC002.02.203

Coleman's Line

This image depicts a clipper ship in full sail, wih flags streaming. There is a red, gold, and white lacey border.

Date: [1880s]

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199172

Ref. Code: GC002.02.114

Prints

Sub-series

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 199168

Ref. Code: PC006.ARN.01

Transparencies

Sub-series

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 199169

Ref. Code: PC006.ARN.02

Advertisement for Howorth's Double Show, "Grand Hibernica, Irish and American Tourists, Constellation of Luminaries"

This advertisement contains harmful imagery including stereotypical and racist caricatures. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New Eng...

Date: [1880s], undated

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 199181

Ref. Code: GC002.02.115