Historic New England

Print

In this chromolithograph, a woman wearing a red hood and long dress has entered a room where a young girl on her knees clutches the lap of an old white haired lady. A lion accompanies the visiting woman and a crutch is leaned against the chair where the old woman sits. Frame: 1/2 in. gilt.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23366

Accession Number: 1998.1553

Portrait of a Girl

Pencil drawing of a young girl in a dress and bonnet standing beside a table and stool. On the table, a cloth is draped and what looks to be a paper Japanese lantern sits on it. Frame: 1/2 in. gilt.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 23367

Accession Number: 1998.1554

Photograph

Photograph of a fresco where a man with dark hair and a beard accepts gifts from women kneeling to his right. In the left of the composition, several draped figures appear to be told to turn back and look saddened. The man is placed central under a rounded arch and several gothic arches are seen on ...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896 (Artist) Harvey, T. (Photographer)

GUSN: 23368

Accession Number: 1998.1555

Print

Engraving of a courtyard scene. In the foreground, a burial procession is walking up the stairs leading to a church. On a ledge behind the valley, a castle overlooks the foreground. Frame: 1 1/2 in. dark wood.

Date: 1830-1854

Maker: Bartlett, William Henry, 1809-1854 (Maker) Possibly Fisher, S. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23369

Accession Number: 1998.1556

Photograph

Photograph of a young girl w/ her arms crossed on a type of feathered pillow and placing her head w/in her crossed arms. She is very pale and dark eyed and is wearing a white smock and long light colored wig.

Date: 1885

Maker: Communb ? (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23371

Accession Number: 1998.1558

Print

Etching of a quiet country road near a pond on the left and an old barn on the right. Fencing can be seen on the right side of the composition. Trees line the road. Frame: 1/2 in. gilt.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Richardson, S. (Maker)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23372

Accession Number: 1998.1559

Print

Etching of a city street (Genoa) as the center of the composition and stone or brick buildings on both sides of the street. A man, woman and child are on the far right and a horse and wagon are at the far end of the street.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: Fredy (Painter)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23373

Accession Number: 1998.1560

Print

Chromolithograph of the Madonna and child. She has a blue-gray drape over her head and covering the child. Mother is standing and both mother and child look directly out at viewers. Faces of cherubs surround the two. Frame: 1/2 in. brown(?) wood.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23374

Accession Number: 1998.1561

Summer

Engraving of a young girl dressed in a long dress with a waist bow and a straw hat with a bow. The girl is holding a basket of berries in her right hand and has two berries held up in her left hand. A grove of trees and a small cottage are behind her. Frame: 1/2 in. black.

Maker: Sheppard, C. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23375

Accession Number: 1998.1562

Portrait of a Man

Half-length portrait of a man with a coat draped over his left arm, a long cloth covering for his head, a short coat, vest, shirt and a cross pendant. The man has dark hair, dark eyes and a moustache. The handle of a short covered sword is seen in his waistband. Frame: 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 23376

Accession Number: 1998.1563

Print

Chromolithograph of a man standing up in a batteau and poling his way through a pond. A field, some trees, probably a church, and some homes can be seen in the distance. Mounted in a 1 inch gold frame.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23377

Accession Number: 1998.1564.1

Print

Chromolithograph of a white Tudor country house set in a pastoral setting w/ a river running under a bridge nearby. Sheep are on a hill and trees form a backdrop. Framed.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23378

Accession Number: 1998.1564.2

Photograph

Half-length, frontal portrait of Mary Mellus Tucker, the actress. Mary is wearing a black lacy head piece and holds a feather fan. She has brown curly hair and is wearing a short sleeve blouse. Frame: 2 1/2 in. oval gilt.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23379

Accession Number: 1998.1565

Print

Black and white lithograph of a courtyard scene. On the left, a butcher is feeding a dog w/ a halo? a scrap of food. A young girl is patting the dog and holds her mother's right hand. On the right, 2 figures on horses are speaking to a nun and 2 children.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23380

Accession Number: 1998.1566

Photograph

Photograph of wintery scene w/ a tree and some bushes covered in snow in the foreground and a colonial mansion also covered in the background. There is approx. 4-6 inches of newly fallen snow in the photograph.

Date: 1900-1930 ?

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23381

Accession Number: 1998.1567

Photograph

Chromolithograph taken from arial photograph of the view surrounding St. Peter's Dome. A road and/or railroad track line can be seen winding in and out along the mountain sides. A valley separates two ranges.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography

GUSN: 23382

Accession Number: 1998.1568

Print

Chromolithograph of a toll road in Colorado. Two figures on horseback are paused high up on the road. The roadside drops steeply into the valley below. A blue/purple mountain is in the distance.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Possibly Robertson, D. D. (Maker) Williamson-Haffner Eng. Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23383

Accession Number: 1998.1569

Print

Hand-colored lithograph in a 1/2 in. brown wooden frame of a white dog sitting before two pairs of shoes--a man's and a woman's. A "keep off grass" sign is seen in the background. The woman is wearing black pumps and red skirt and the man is wearing black shoes.

Date: 1909

Maker: Colby, V. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23384

Accession Number: 1998.1570

Print

Clipped and framed magazine illustration of nine Native Americans wearing yellow headbands, and blue, tan or brown clothing watching what looks to be a train or a herd of animals in the far distance. All Native Americans have their faces turned from the viewers, 8 are on horseback and one man kneels...

Date: 1901

Maker: Wen, F. R. Sauer (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23385

Accession Number: 1998.1571

Print

Black and white print of a painting of one, if not two, English Setter(s) and a pointer in a field pointing a bird in the grass. Trees and bushes are behind the dogs. Magazine illustration.

Date: 1880-1930 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23386

Accession Number: 1998.1572

Photograph

Bust-length photograph of Isaac Carr w/ light brown, short hair, light eyes, and wearing a dark suit jacket, vest and bow, w/ a white shirt. The man is portly and has a full face and double chin. Frame: 1 1/2 in. black wood.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23387

Accession Number: 1998.1573

Portrait of Isaac Carr

Monochrome watercolor in black and white. Bust-length portrait of Isaac Carr with dark hair, light colored eyes, and wearing a dark suit jacket, vest and bow with a white shirt. The man is portly and has a full face and double chin. Frame: oval, 2 in. black and gold.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23388

Accession Number: 1998.1574

Photograph

Bust portrait of Annie Clarke looking off to her right and up. She has brown curly hair pulled back into a bun and dark eyes. She wears a fluffy white boa, a heart locket and a lacy blouse. Frame: 2 1/4 in. black oval frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23389

Accession Number: 1998.1575

Photograph

Full length photograph of Richard H. Tucker Jr. seated w/ his right hand resting on his black Newfoundland dog. Tucker is wearing dark trousers, a vest, jacket and overcoat and faces forward. His hair is graying and he wears a beard. Mounted in a dark wood and gilt 2 1/2 in. oval frame.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23390

Accession Number: 1998.1576

Mirror

Mirror in frame w/ arched top. Rounded corners. Several molded layers between interior and exterior borders of frame. Inner most border thin w/ gilt trim.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23391

Accession Number: 1998.1577

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of the park fountain and city hall in N.Y. Carriages, horses, pedestrians, and street vendors are seen along the roads. The city has an iron fence around it and inside people enjoy the fountain and park. Frame: 4 3/4 in. dark wood.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23392

Accession Number: 1998.1578

Membership certificate

A membership certificate certifying that Jane Armstrong Tucker was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A blue seal is affixed to the bottom of the certificate. Frame: 1 1/4 in. brown and gilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 23393

Accession Number: 1998.1579

Print

Print that features men and women playing many different roles. The man is featured as a jockey, courting a woman, playing tennis and playing the base. The women are always dressed in evening wear waiting to be courted. Frame: 1/2 in. black.

Date: 1894

Maker: American Lithographic Co. (Maker) Truth Company (Maker) Possibly Hubbard, Arthur W. (Framer)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23394

Accession Number: 1998.1580

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of Adam and Eve and two of each animal. In the center of the print, a nude Eve points w/ her left hand at the apples in the tree. Adam sits on a moss-covered rock and accepts an apple. Lions, tigers, a snake, horses, dogs and cats surround the couple. Frame: 1 1/2 in.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Nurnberg (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23395

Accession Number: 1998.1581

Photograph

Tinted photograph of a very young girl, Lois Patience, in a white lacy dress and a black necklace. She has very short brown curly hair and blue eyes and has her right shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. Frame: 1 in. gilt carved.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23396

Accession Number: 1998.1582

Portrait of Queen Mary

Bust-portrait engraving of Queen Mary in a frame. Her dark, long curly hair is held back with a comb and she is wearing pearls and large pearl earrings. Beneath the frame within the print is a queen's crown and three classical women in a smaller frame. 3/4 in. black frame.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Kneller, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23397

Accession Number: 1998.1583

Photograph

1/2 length, seated portrait of a man w/ gray/white thinning hair, moustache and dark eyes wearing a dark jacket and vest, lighter tie and tie pin, white shirt and striped pants. Frame: 2 3/4 darkwood w/ gold decoration.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23398

Accession Number: 1998.1584

Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneer mirrors. Thick frame w/ splay molding.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23399

Accession Number: 1998.1585

Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneered mirror with a thick frame with ogee molding.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23400

Accession Number: 1998.1586

Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneer mirrors. Thick frame w/ ogee molding.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23401

Accession Number: 1998.1587

Print

Chromolithograph of a cross w/ 2 ferns and many maple leaves in red, orange, yellow and green. Set in a tombstone cut mat w/ a black background. Frame: 1 in. black and gilt.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23402

Accession Number: 1998.1588

Shoe

Woman's pair of mustard satin/silk shoes, leather covered heel. 2 holes stitched on top for ribbon closure. Orange ribbon tied in 1998.1589A.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23403

Accession Number: 1998.1589AB

Shoe

Girls' pair of white leather shoes, square toe. Slight wooden heel w/ nail heads visible. Cotton strap across top--very long strap (poss. to go around ankle?).

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23404

Accession Number: 1998.1590AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of white leather slippers, one w/ silk bow (1998.1591B). Thin straps on top (long, to go around ankle).

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 23405

Accession Number: 1998.1591AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of black leather shoes w/ heel. 2 button closure straps form criss-cross on each shoe over top.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23406

Accession Number: 1998.1592AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of white leather shoes w/ heels, low toe, slip on.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23407

Accession Number: 1998.1593AB

Shoe

Woman's pair of silver leather shoes w/ heels decorated w/ rhinestones on back of heel. Missing bows over toe. Silver buttons at ankle connect to 2 straps, causing them to criss-cross.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, rhinestone, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23408

Accession Number: 1998.1594AB

Shoe

Woman's leather shoe, remnants of ribbon over toe. Slipper shape, black leather worn, looks brown.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 23409

Accession Number: 1998.1595

2 pc. Dress

2 pc. dress, blouse and skirt, black and white print w/ pink floral bouquets offset in white background. 1 ruffle near base, white lining at waistline. Shirt: button front (5 white plastic buttons). Cuffed sleeves w/ silver cufflinks in shape of knot. Pink ribbon sewn to collar.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23410

Accession Number: 1998.1596AB

Skirt

Skirt and overskirt, blue sprig print on white muslin, ribbed. Skirt has 2 ruffles at base. Overskirt, short in front, long in back, has blue ribbon around waistline and one ruffle on hem. Snap closure at back. Skirt back--bunched.

Date: 1880-1886

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23411

Accession Number: 1998.1597AB

Skirt

Pink linen skirt with thick white elastic waistband. Hook and eye closure with hooks for bodice attachment. Five folds at bottom hem.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23412

Accession Number: 1998.1598

Sash

Pink cotton sash, unfinished hem.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 23413

Accession Number: 1998.1599

Dress

Embroidered sheer muslin dress w/ cutwork. Small buttons running top of shoulders. White dress w/ blue, red, yellow and purple flowers along bottom hem and across waistline and chest. Small buttons running length of skirt on both sides. Round neck.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, muslin, sewing (process)

GUSN: 23414

Accession Number: 1998.1600

Shawl

Large shawl w/ faded red and blue paisley, small black center. Fringe on 2 sides. Unfinished weave on backside--muted colors.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23415

Accession Number: 1998.1601

Shawl

Large shawl w/ red paisley around border and black center. Fringe on 2 sides. Unfinished weave on backside.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 23416

Accession Number: 1998.1602

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