navAdditions to the Drawings Collection
Fall 2020
Box 1: Small Drawings
1. Jacob Gebhard’s profile. By John Bay Domino, May 10th, 1804. Graphite. (10x13 cm, 4 x 5 in).
Removed from Games New-York Pocket Almanac for 1802.
Bust length profile portrait of Jacob Gebhard on folded paper.
2. Ye brave knight blds ye. “Follow me to Jake’s suits and cloaks.” 20th century? Ink and watercolor. (15 x 12 cm, 6 x 4.5 in).
Mock-up for an advertisement for a clothing store. A knight holds the hand of a maiden who stands on a balcony. Advertisement is written on man’s shield.
3. First Church, Salem, and storefront of Caleb Webster. J. Robinson del. Jan. 11, 1866. Graphite and watercolor. (18 x 16 cm, 7 x 6 in) Gift of Charles H. Taylor, 1934.
View of the First Church in Salem, Massachusetts, along with the building of merchant Caleb Webster.
4. Three boats. Philip Little, 1923[?] (9 x 16 cm, 3.5 x 6 in). Ink and graphite. Signed on verso: Season’s greetings to Mrs. Philip Little of Salem, Mass.
Image of a sailboat with a steamboat and another sailing ship seen in the background.
5. Boston, Old Tea Plot Houses [Ann Street?] 19th century. Ink and watercolor. (12 x 20 cm, 5 x 8 in) The gift of C.S. Goodspeed, 1939.
Image of a couple standing in front of two rowhouses in Boston, Massachusetts.
6. Boston Globe carriage. Signed: B. Ca. 1892. Ink and gouache. (11 x 19 cm, 4.5 x 7.5 in)
Image of a man driving a one-horse carriage down a street. The carriage reads “Boston Globe daily Sunday. Largest circulation.”
7. Swedish Church, Wilmington, Delaware. 19th century. Ink. (19 x 14 cm, 7.5 x 5.5 in)
Small drawing of a church and cemetery on die cut card with red ribbon at top. Mounted on paper.
8. Two images of a man holding an insect. 19th century. Ink. (Each mounted on cardstock approx.. 17 x 13 cm, 6.5 x 5 in) Removed from Drawing room scrap book, Philadelphia, 1850.
First drawing shows a man catching an insect in his hand while also holding a jug. Second image shows the man holding the insect close to his mouth.
9. Landscape painting. 1865. Oil on paper. (Mounted on card 11 x 8 cm, 4.5 x 3 in) Removed from the Bullard Family Collection. The gift of Gay Ellis and Matthew Mattingly, 2018.
Landscape painting with image of a figure walking down a fence-lined road towards a cape style house. Inscribed on verso: Mrs. Miles, 214 Washington St. Laconia, N.H. [illegible] Feb 10th 1865. L. Bullard.
10. Puzzle for a phrenologist. Which of these is the greatest donkey? Graphite. 19th century. (10 x 13 cm, 4 x 5 in)
Round image of seven male and female heads connected to one another. A spider is seen and one of the men is smoking a cigarette.
11. Silhouette of a man, facing left. Graphite. (18 x 17 cm, 7 x 7 in). Removed from the Sewall Family Papers.
Silhouette of a man, facing left, with illegible name printed below the jacket. An unfinished profile portrait is seen in the upper right corner.
12. Pease Tavern, Shrewsbury, Mass. Graphite. Drawn by Robert S. Dana, late 19th century? [Original folder gives date 1860-65]. The gift of Mrs. Frederick K. Burkhardt, Morrisville, Pa., 1986.
View of a two-story tavern in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, with a utility pole in front of it. Includes manuscript letter describing the tavern’s history.
13. Houses and trees. Graphite and watercolor. Drawn by Myra. 19th century. (7 x 13 cm, 3 x 5 in) Inscribed on verso: Grandma from Myra. Removed from The Holy Bible, Boston, 1831.
Drawing of three houses and six trees drawn by a child on a torn piece of printed paper.
14. Portrait of a man. Graphite. 1802? (19 x 15 cm, 7.5 x 6 in) Inscribed on verso: R.N. 1802. The gift of Bradley T. Winter in honor of Robert Newman Sheets and Shirley Ann Sheets, 2019.
Oval bust length portrait of a man wearing a dark colored suit jacket, with decorative border.
15. Mary’s leave. Graphite. Late 19th century? (21 x 13 cm, 8 x 5 in) Removed from In memorium, Robinson Potter Dunn, Cambridge, Mass., 1867.
Image of a giant sized man holding a platter seen resting his proper right foot on what appears to be a building.
16. Portrait of a woman. Graphite. 19th century. (16 x 10 cm, 6 x 4 in). Removed from the Bullard Family Collection.
Bust length image of a woman with her eyes closed. Her hair is pulled up with a ribbon and she wears a lace collar.
17. Butterfly. Graphite and gouache. 19th century? (7 x 10 cm, 3 x 4 in)
Image of a black and blue butterfly cut into the shape of a butterfly.
18. Rose. Gouache. 19th century. (15 x 13 cm, 6 x 5.5 in) Removed from The Holy Bible, New York, 1832.
Image of a rose and buds.
19. Boy with hare. Ink and watercolor. 19th century. The gift of Charles Henry Taylor.
Image of a boy holding a stick in his proper left hand and a dead hare in his proper right hand. Inscribed in ink below: Printed from Vermont marble, C.L.S.
20. Trinity Church. Watercolor. Late 19th century. Signed: AWD. (12 x 9 cm, on paper mount 19 x 17 cm, 4.5 x 3.5 in, on paper mount 7.5 x 6.5 in)
View of Trinity Church in Boston, Massachusetts.
21. Old South Church. Watercolor. Late 19th century. Signed: AWD. (12 x 9 cm, on paper mount 19 x 17 cm, 4.5 x 3.5 in, on paper mount 7.5 x 6.5 in.)
View of the vine-covered steeple of Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts.
22. Christ is risen! Watercolor and gouache. 19th century? Includes text in Chinese and signed: Lee Ing Sran Canton China. (11 x 17 cm, 4.5 x 6.5 in)
Card with image of a fern leaf and small blue and white flowers on a vine.
23. Bookplate for Barbara Zug.
Hand drawn calligraphic bookplate made by Barbara Zug November 9, 1870. Roughly translates to Barbara Zug this book belongs to. Made November 9, 1870. Barbara Zug born in the year 1853. In German: Barbara Zug geboret diesses buchlein zu / Gesschrisben den 9 fen November 1870 / Barbara Zug jif geboren im jahr 1853 den 6 fen Hornung[?] Barbara Eberssol. Includes two pears at bottom.
Box 2: MS Drawings Collection
1. View of Demerara bearing S. by W. about a league. Point Spirit E. S.S. [illegible] W ½ N. Watercolor. Ca. 1820? (18 x 25 cm, 7 x 10 in) The gift of David Doret and Linda S. Mitchell, 2020. In catalog with BIB 601544.
View of the coast and harbor of Demerara in Guyana, with ships and sailboats seen in the water.
2. John Flesh. Watercolor and graphite. Ca. 1865? (18 x 18 cm, 7.5 x 7.5 in) Found in an 1865 issue of the New-Yorker Handels-Zerlung newspaper.
Bust length image of a man, possible in Roman style clothing with ornaments in his hair.
3. A shoot. Watercolor and graphite. Ca. 1865? (24 x 19 cm, 9.5 x 8 in) Found in an 1865 issue of the New-Yorker Handels-Zerlung newspaper.
Image of a man in uniform, with long sideburns and a long mustache, seen kneeling and aiming a rifle. Copied from a comic valentine that was also found in the newspaper and is now housed in the Valentine collection.
4. Arkansas traveler. Watercolor, crayon and graphite. Ca. 1865? (25 x 19 cm, 10 x 7.5 in) Found in an 1865 issue of the New-Yorker Handels-Zerlung newspaper.
Image of a man holding a bag reading “Arkansas traveler” while also holding a stick with a pair of boots hanging from it. A frog is at right.
5. Free trade & sailors rights. Watercolor and ink. Between 1813 and 1816? (30 x 25 cm, 12 x 10 in) In catalog with BIB 464706.
Image of a man, possibly “Mr. Jammy” holding a sign and iron bar reading “Free trade & sailors rights” standing on the back of another man. A sign beside the second man reads “None of your boesting Mr. Jammy say I. Tax, tax, upon our back is the unanimous cry. It is by your iron rod that we become rule’d. Till every cent out of our pockets is foold.” Free trade and sailors rights became an American slogan during the War of 1812.
6. Chestnut branches. Graphite. Late 19th century. (24 x 25 cm, 9.5 x 10 in) Inscribed: Worcester, Mass. Osborn #19. Removed from Worcester Natural History Society manuscript collection.
Drawing of two chestnut tree branches, with chestnuts.
7. Witch hazel Worcester, Mass. 1897. Graphite. 1897. (25 x 25 cm, 10 x 10 in) Inscribed: Osborn #12. Removed from Worcester Natural History Society manuscript collection.
Drawing of a branch of a witch hazel plant.
8. Capt. Hall Worcester. Graphite. Late 19th century. (34 x 17 cm, 13.5 x 6.5 in) Written in lower right: 1951. Found in Frank Leslie’s Historical Register of the U.S. Centennial, 1876.
Image of a soldier holding a rifle and wearing a knapsack. He wears a medal on his chest and a sash reading “Capt. Hall. Worcester.”
9. Michael Noonan. Graphite. Ca. 1920. (26 x 19 cm, 10 x 6 in) Inscribed on verso: Michael Noonan (1866-1931) c. 1920 mar. to Agnes Codney. The gift of Thomas Dailey, 2017.
Bust length portrait of Michael Noonan wearing a suit and tie. Drawn on the back of a Bar report for Germania Singing Society in Bridgeport, Conn.
10. Charlestown, Masssachusetts; taken September 1848 from the ledge, Cambridge Road. Graphite. 1848. (23 x 32 cm, 9 x 13 in)
View of the town of Charlestown, Massachusetts seen from a field with a fence in the foreground. The Bunker Hill Monument, a circus tent, church steeples and other buildings are seen.
11. Hercules Fay House, Westborough, Massachusetts. Graphite. 19th century. (20 x 30 cm, 8 x 12 in) Signed: D. Jenkins. Inscribed: Rev. Hercules Fay friend of John [illegible] Westboro.
View of the two-story house belonging to Rev. Hercules Fay of Westborough, Mass. The home has three chimneys, a portico and a large barn.
12. Two drawings. Tool house & old red house Mr. Bonney[?] Westboro, Aug. 1859. On verso: Drawn while at school, a first attempt. Graphite. 1859. (21 x 36 cm, 8.5 x 14 in) Drawing of house signed: D. Jenkins.
View of a cape style house with an attached barn. The house has a central chimney, and a water pump is seen in front of the house. Second drawing shows a European dressed woman and child walking outdoors hand in hand.
13. Gore Hall, Harvard Library. Graphite. 1888. (26 x 31 cm, 10 x 12 in) Signed: C.S.H. [Charles Seabury Hale] Jan. 8, 1888. Has ink stamp: Benjamin Thomas Hill Collection.
View of the Gore Hall on Harvard Yard, seen in the snow, with Sever Hall seen in the background.
14. Animal tracings. Graphite (on two sheets). 19th century. (24 x 24 cm, 10 x 9.5 in)
Tracings of animals taken from Johnson’s atlas. Includes a horse, elk, llama, kangaroo, jaguar and other animals.
15. Architectural drawings. Graphite. After 1870. (23 x 29 cm, 9 x 11.5 in) Drawn on the verso of a printed table: List of locomotives on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, August 31, 1870.
Drawing of a two and a half story dwelling, a shed or barn and another partially enclosed structure.
16. Drawings by John A. Clark. Graphite. 19th century. (21 x 26 cm, 8 x 10 in) Drawings on each side of paper.
On recto is drawing of a bird and a building and signed John A. Clark. On verso are drawings of a man, a dog, a fish, butterfly and shapes.
17. Map of Ancient Greece. By Lucius P. Merriam April 19th 1862 & Feb. 13, 1863. Graphite and colored pencil. 1863. (26 x 31 cm, 10 x 12.5 in) The gift of Mrs. Charles A. Hamilton, 1924.
Hand drawn student map of Greece divided into regions and color-coded.
18. Miscellaneous drawing. Graphite. 19th century. (24 x 31 cm, 9.5 x 12 in)
Drawings of cubes, a wine glass, a goblet and a propeller. Signed in lower right corner: [illegible] Merriam.
19. Landscape scene with two figures and trees. Graphite. Ca. 1870? (26 x 31 cm, 10.5 x 12 in) In catalog with BIB 466737.
Image of three trees with two figures seen at left, one sitting. A small building is seen in the distance at left.
20. Landscape scene with lake and mountains. Graphite. Ca. 1870? (24 x 32 cm, 9.5 x 12.5 in) In catalog with BIB 466736.
Landscape scene with a lake in the foreground with a rowboat seen at left. At center is the ruins of a building amongst other buildings. In the distance are mountains.
21. Harbor scene with sailboat and rowboats. Graphite. Ca. 1870? (25 x 33 cm, 10 x 13 in) In catalog with BIB 466735.
Image of a sailing vessel seen entering a harbor with buildings at right and trees at left. Small rowboats are also seen in the water.
22. Boating scene. Graphite. Ca. 1870? (24 x 32 cm, 9.5 x 12.5 in) In catalog with BIB 466734.
Image of sailboats on a lake or river, with a castle at right and two figures in the foreground.
23. Houses in Sutton and Rutland. Graphite and crayon. 19th century. (20 x 20 cm, 8 x 8 in) Double sided
On recto is image labeled “Hose [i.e., House] in Sutton” showing a multiple story house with smaller building at left. On verso is “Hose [i.e., House] in Rutland” showing a small house with an American flag waving from its roof.
24. The Printing office in Honolulu Oahu Sandwich Islands. Taken Aug. 14th 1844. Ink and graphite. 1844. (20 x 25 cm, 8 x 10 in)
View of a three story building with trees and shrubs outside.
25. Section of the Great Pyramid. Ink and watercolor. 19th century. (18 x 22 cm, 7.5 x 9 in) The gift of Charles H.B. Arning, 2015. In catalog with BIB 526602.
Cross section of the Great Pyramid in Giza. Labeled with the entrance, passageways and chambers.
26. Anarchy [The evolution of the Americanized foreigner. Alderman Pat Boodle. “Go on Hans Socialist, you’ll be an alderman some day; I used to be a rider myself.”] Ink drawing. Ca. 1886. (29 x 24 cm, 11 x 9.5 in) Signed: Th. Nast.
Thomas Nast drawing depicting an alderman dressed in a checkered suit placing his proper right hand on another man’s shoulder. The alderman smokes a cigarette and holds a bag of money in his pocket. The other man holds a club and a flag reading “Anarchy” in his hands, and has a ball of “dynamite” in his pocket. Behind them, a riot between police and civilians is taking place. Based on the Haymarket Riot in Chicago, May 4, 1886.
27. [Andrew Jackson]. Ink, gouache and watercolor. Between 1815 and 1830. (25 x 19 cm, 10 x 7.5 in) The gift of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2015. Has blind stamp: Reynolds abraded surface drawing boards. Formerly owned by William Compton Cook. In catalog with BIB 527806.
Sketch of Andrew Jackson in military uniform astride on a horse. He holds a hat in his proper right hand.
28. [Penmanship sampler] Penmanship. Riches fail, beauty fades … Ink. 19th century. (23 x 28 cm, 9 x 11 in)
Penmanship sampler with quotes written in various calligraphic styles.
29. Charlestown, Mass. Sept. 1848 from the ledge, Cambridge Road. (The foreground, 1887, is nearly covered with buildings.) Ink. Ca. 1887. (18 x 27 cm, 7 x 11 in) Signed: J.F.H.
View of Charlestown, Massachusetts, as it looked in 1848, seen from a field. A key to the buildings is at bottom and the scene includes the Bunker Hill Monument, a circus tent, churches and Harvard University.
30. [House of John Bullard, Dedham, Ma. March 1857] Watercolor. Ca. 1857. (23 x 30 cm, 9.5 x 11.5 in) Signed on verso: Col. Harvey Herndon Taunton Ms. March 1857 – LB [i.e., Lewis Bullard] Removed from the Bullard Family Collection.
View of a two story house partially covered by trees, with outbuildings seen along the back of the house.
31. [Third building of the American Antiquarian Society] Watercolor. 1946. (28 x 23 cm, 11 x 9 in) Signed: Merkel. Inscribed on verso: Feature parade #16677 American Antiquarian Society building by Walter Merkel Sept. 10 1946 pub. In Worc. Telegram Sep. 1, 1946.
Exterior view of Antiquarian Hall.
32. Home of James E. Hunnewell 1887 12 Green St. Charlestown. Ink and gouache. Ca. 1887. (26 x 29 cm, 10.5 x 11.5 in)
View of the three and a half story house owned by James Hunnewell in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
33. The forty thieves. Ink and collage. 19th century. (26 x 19 cm, 10 x 7.5 in) Inscribed: Made and given me by Minnie Dean.
Image of a child sitting cross-legged in a chair, reading a book by a window. A lamp sits on a table.
34. View of the first island up the river Demerara, this however must be altered for having fur taken from the upper story of D Gills[?] at the Hermitage, the elevation of ground appears too considerable. June 21 1817 taken. Ink and watercolor. 1817. (12 x 23 cm, 5 x 9 in) Gift of David Doret and Linda Mitchell, 2020. Included in catalog with BIB 601546.
View of two boats on a river, with houses and other buildings seen along the banks of the Demerara River in Guyana.
35. Furstliche rosen. Ink, graphite and watercolor. 19th century. (23 x 17 cm, 9 x 7 in) The gift of David Doret, 2012. In catalog with BIB 481103.
Image of roses and buds in a decorative pot.
36. [Bouquet tied with a ribbon] Ink. 19th century. (24 x 16 cm, 9.5 x 6 in) The gift of David Doret, 2012. In catalog with BIB 481104.
Image of a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon.
37. [Calligraphic birds] Ink. 19th century. (21 x 32 cm, 8 x 12.5 in) The gift of David Doret, 2012. In catalog with BIB 481073.
Image of two birds on each side of sheet.
38. [Architectural drawing] Ink and watercolor. 19th century. (18 x 29 cm, 7.5 x 11.5 in)
Front elevation of a building with four Doric columns.
39. “I am obliged to cut my help down 20 % because the greenbacks are at par[?]! [Illegible] workingmen!” Gen. B.F. Butler 1874. Ink on lined paper. Ca. 1874. (25 x 19 cm, 10 x 7.5 in)
Cartoon of Benjamin Franklin Butler in a suit.
40. “The barbecue a failure, he gives and hangs himself.” Gen. Benj. F. Butler 1874. Ink on lined paper. Ca. 1874. (25 x 19 cm, 10 x 7.5 in)
Image of a crying Benjamin Franklin Butler hanging from a noose with his hands tied behind his back.
41. [Penmanship specimen] Ink on printed paper. Between 1887 and 1907. (20 x 26 cm, 8 x 10.5 in)
Image of a calligraphic bird on a sample sheet from Becker’s Business College.
42. Le Bal. Ink. 19th century. (20 x 25 cm, 8 x 10 in)
Image of caricaturized figures standing on a dance floor.
43. Forrest, as Romeo. Ink and graphite. 1867. (24 x 21 cm, 9.5 x 8.5 in) Signed in lower right corner : C.M.D. 12/67.
Image of actor Edwin Forrest as Romeo from Romeo and Juliet. He wears a Roman outfit and sandals.
44. [Front elevation of a house] Ink. 19th century. (17 x 29 cm, 6.5 x 11.5 in)
Image of a two story house with chimneys at either end of the house and a central pediment with round window.
45. [View of Westborough, Mass.] Ink. Ca. 1889. (22 x 28 cm, 8.5 x 11 in) “S & H Rockwood Westboro Nov. 18th 1836.” Inscribed below: Tracing from a pencil sketch owned by Mrs. Dexter Brigham in 1889.
View of the town common in Westborough, Massachusetts, with a key below to the churches and other buildings.
46. Oldest church building in Cambridge … Ink. Ca. 1900. (32 x 25 cm, 12.5 x 10 in) Inscription continues: Built in 1760 occupied by Continental troops in 1775.
View of figures walking along a sidewalk past Christ Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
47. The Powder House. Ink. Late 19th century. (32 x 26 cm, 12.5 x 10 in)
View of the stone powder house in Somerville, Massachusetts.
48. [Sketch for Railroad sign] Ink and watercolor. 19th century. (26 x 32 cm, 10 x 13 in) Signed: J. Taylor del.
Front and side elevations for a sign or monument for “Penn Central R.R.” and “N.Y. Central R.R.”
Box 3 – John W. Hill drawings [All are the gift of David Doret and Linda Mitchell, 2019]
Group A
1. [Schooner] Graphite. Ca. 1850? (6 x 17 cm, 2.5 x 6.5 in) Has illegible watermark: Mill[?]
Sketches of schooners and rowboats on both sides of sheet.
2. Brig drying sails. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (15 x 12 cm, 6 x 5 in)
Image of a ship at full mast with smaller ship on verso.
3. Ship at anchor. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (14 x 13 cm, 5.5 x 5.5 in)
Two-masted brig with sails draped and rigged to dry. Same ship as in nos. 2 and 4.
4. Drying the sails, Brig. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (14 x 13 cm, 5.5 x 5.5 in) Includes a photograph of a painting. Signed: J.W. Hill.
Two-masted brig with sails draped and rigged to dry. Used in the 1855 engraving New York.
5. Ship or [?] Bark. Graphite. Ca. 1850. (16 x 13 cm, 6.5 x 5 in)
Three-masted ship with anchor under bow sprint. Small sketch of steamer at upper right. Verso includes multiple small sketches of human figures and cows.
6. Sloops and schooners. Graphite and chalk. Ca. 1850? (13 x 17 cm, 5 x 6.5 in)
Seven sketches of small craft under sail. At bottom of sheet is a front view of a steam powered locomotive.
7. [Dinghies]. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (11 x 19 cm, 4.5 x 7.5 in)
Sketches of four dinghies on land shown from various perspectives. Verso includes indistinct sketch of sloops with slack sails.
8. Brick Barge. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Signed: J.W. Hill.
Sketch of a single masted vessel hauling cargo, three figures in cockpit.
9. Drawing of the “Sarah Brooks” Graphite. Ca. 1850? (19 x 25 cm, 7.5 x 10 in) Signed: J.W. Hill.
Finished drawing of the steamer Sarah Brooks moving towards land in the distance. A two-masted vessel sails in the wind at left.
10. Steamship Ohio. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (13 x 9 cm, 5 x 3.5 in) Inscribed: S. Ohio. Partial watermark with “N” and “L”
Sketch of steam ship with two stacks and three masts heading towards the viewer. Sails are not unfurled.
11. Ferry boat America. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (7 x 10 cm, 3 x 4 in)
¾ profile view of the steamboat America with two stacks and “America” on the paddlewheel.
12. Ships. Graphite. Ca. 1850? ( 14 x 13 cm, 6 x 5 in) Signed: J.W.H.
View of two large masted vessels in harbor, one more detailed, sailing towards the viewer with sails partially raised, the second more indistinct in the background at left.
13. Steamship Glasgow. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (9 x 15 cm, 4 x 5.5 in) Signed: J.W.H. and inscribed “Glasgow.”
Profile view of large four masted vessel with single stack moving to the left. Verso includes rough sketch of a small sailing vessel. Matte inscribed in later hand: “Disappeared in a storm Black Sea 13-16 Nov. 1854. 480 persons lost.”
14. Jolly Boat. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (16 x 12 cm, 6.5 x 5 in)
Sketch of the stern end of a small dinghy leaning left. Tree image at upper right. Verso includes small sketch of a hat.
15. Topsail Schooner. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (12 x 15 cm, 6.5 x 5 in)
Sketch of a two-masted schooner moving away from the viewer, showing the stern side, small open boat sketched in at left.
16. Life boat. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (10 x 16 cm, 4 x 6.5 in) Watermark: Annona.
Rough sketch of an open life boat.
17. Cat boat. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (15 x 19 cm, 6 x 7.5 in)
Sketch of a cat boat hauled onto shore. Sail is down, stern sits up on a log. Rough sketch of human figure on verso.
18. Rigging of a brig. Graphite. Ca. 1855? (21 x 25 cm, 8 x 10 in) Watermark: Whatman Turkey Mill 1855. Signed: J.W. Hill.
Sketch focused on the rigging details of a two masted ship.
19. U.S. Mail steamer. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (18 x 22 cm, 7 x 8.5 in) Signed: J.W. Hill.
A ¾, stern view of a large steamer with two stacks and three masts and “U.S.M” on paddle wheel.
20. Brigatine. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (18 x 16 cm, 7 x 6.5 in)
Sketch of a masted vessel shown from the prow, leaning right.
21. Jolly boat of Cutter. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (7 x 16 cm, 3 x 6.5 cm)
Sketch of an open dighy with anchor rope off one side. Verso contains drawing of geometric shapes.
22. [Maritime scene]. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (7 x 13 cm, 3 x 5 in) Signed: J.W.H.
Finished sketch of water scape with multiple vessels.
23. Bark and Schooner alongside. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (13 x 10 cm, 5 x 4 in)
Sketch of two ships. Unidentified image in sky and on verso.
24. Portland, Maine, 1855. Watercolor and graphite. Ca. 1855. (6 x 15 cm, 2.5 x 6 in) Includes photograph of a view of Portland that this sketch was used in.
Shows skeleton of a wreck along shore.
25. Schooner, Portland, Maine, 1855. Graphite. Ca. 1855. (16 x 13 cm, 6 x 5 in) Likely used in a lithographic view of Portland, 1855.
Shows small schooner with front sail lowered.
26. A Launch. Graphite. Ca. 1855. (14 x 16 cm, 5.5 x 6.5 in)
Shows launch of a vessel along shore. Dozens of vignettes of human figures are scattered across the page. Used in 1855 lithographic view of Portland. Verso has several light sketches of small craft.
27. A Launch, Portland Maine 1855. Graphite. Ca. 1855. (17 x 16 cm, 6.5 x 6.5 in) Used in an 1855 lithograph of Portland.
Shows launch of a vessel along shore. Verso has several light sketches of rocks and manuscript notes.
28. Bark, schooner and sloop. Graphite. Ca. 1855. (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in) Has watermark of Whatman Turkey Hill. Used in 1855 lithograph view of Portland.
Side view of several ships.
Group B
29. Schooner after Dutch model. Graphite and watercolor. Ca. 1850? (26 x 18 cm, 10 x 7 in) Removed from matte that was annotated “Hill Boston.”
Two masted vessel with sails partially raised.
30. Three whalers. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (23 x 29 cm, 9 x 11.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill.
Ship at lower left with sails draped to dry. Center vessel heeling over on side. Vessel at upper right completely on side with human figures inspecting the hull.
31. Steam Ship Isabel, Mail Boat. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (16 x 23 cm, 6.5 x 9 in)
Inscribed “Isabel” under image. Profile view of a steam and sail powered vessel with three masts and one steam stack. Flag on central mast reads “Isabel.”
32. Clinker build boat. Watercolor. Ca. 1850? (12 x 14 cm, 4.5 x 5.5) On blue paper.
Up close view of the stern interior and rudder of a small wooden boat.
Group C
33. Group of schooner ships and barges. Graphite. Ca. 1855. (23 x 29 cm, 9 x 11.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill. Used in an 1855 engraving “New York.”
Cluster of three vessels. Indistinct sketch of another ship at upper left.
34. Clipper ship Racer and a fore and aft schooner. Graphite. Ca. 1855. (18 x 25 cm, 7.5 x 10 in) On green paper. Used in 1855 engraving “New York.”
Shows two ships, prows pointing to the left, sails down. Used in 1855 engraving New York.
35. Ship and supply vessel. Watercolor and graphite. Ca. 1855. (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Used in 1855 engraving “New York.”
Large three-masted vessel with smaller supply vessel tied up alongside.
36. Clipper ship. Graphite. Ca. 1850? Graphite. (14 x 19 cm, 5.5 x 7.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill, Clipper. Had annotation on matte: Train Line Packet.
Three-masted vessel with sails partially raised heading to right.
37. Flying Cloud, stepping in the main mast. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (18 x 26 cm, 7.5 x 10.5 in)
Large vessel in the midst of construction. Two red lines in upper left.
38. Old whalers. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (14 x 19 cm, 5.5 x 7.5 in) Inscribed: J.W.H.
Elevated view looking down on two rigged vessels, no sails up.
39. Old Whaler. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (23 x 29 cm, 9 x 11.5 in) Possibly a study for an engraving of New Bedford, Mass.
Sketch of a three-masted vessel leaning slightly to the left, no sails.
40. Clipper Sovereign Seas. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (9 x 17 cm, 3.5 x 7 in)
Profile view of a large ship with three masts at anchor on the water.
41. Bark and lighters. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (18 x 25 cm, 7.5 x 10 in)
Sketch of large three-masted vessel at left with cluster of smaller boats tied up at right. On verso is a tracing of a hand.
42. Three masted vessel leaning on its side. Graphite and chalk. Ca. 1850? (23 x 29 cm, 9 x 11.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill.
Image of a three masted ship leaning on its side.
43. Brigatine. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (18 x 25 cm, 7 x 10 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill.
Two masted vessel leaning on its side.
44. Hay boat/ sloop. Graphite, chalk and watercolor. Ca. 1850? (26 x 18 cm, 10.5 x 7.5 in)
Sketch of a sloop on the water heavily loaded with large amounts of hay. Two figures with rakes stand atop the hay.
45. Whaler. Graphite. Ca. 1850? (23 x 30 cm, 9 x 11.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill.
Sketch of a large three masted vessel with anchor off of bow. Verso has several sketches of cows.
46. Ship. Graphite and chalk. Ca. 1850? (18 x 26 cm, 7.5 x 10.5 in)
Sketch of four masted vessel with anchor off bow.
47. U.S. Steamship Baltic. Graphite and watercolor. Ca. 1850? (18 x 26 cm, 7.5 x 10.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill.
Three masted sailing ship with single steam stack and paddle wheel.
48. Vessel in a harbor. Graphite, chalk and watercolor. Ca. 1850? (18 x 26 cm, 7.5 x 10.5 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill.
Large vessel afloat in a harbor, sails draped to dry. With other sailboats seen in the background.
49. Wharf scene. Graphite. Ca. 1855? (18 x 25 cm, 7.5 x 10 in) Inscribed: J.W. Hill. Has watermark: Whatman Turkey Mill 1855.
Distant view of a harbor with multiple ships at dock, including steamers, large sailing vessels, and small craft.
Box 4 – Charles Seabury Hale Drawings
1. “Christmas dinner 1928. Frances Ayres Kinnicutt.” Graphite and watercolor. 1928. (24 x 19 cm, 9.5 x 7.5 in) Signed: Charles S. Hale del.
Design for a Christmas place card. Image of an Eastern dressed woman standing in the center of a room, surrounded by figures kneeling before her.
2. “Christmas dinner 1927. Frances Ayres Kinnicutt.” Graphite and watercolor. 1927. (19 x 24 cm, 7.5 x 9.5 in) Signed: Charles Seabury Hale.
Design for a Christmas place card. Image of an Egyptian woman walking past a wall filled with views of both ancient and modern scene. A winged dog creature hangs at the top of the wall.
3. “Unprecedented triumph of piscatorial skill 70,000 lbs. of live fish taken with 6 ¼ oz. rod – from 1 gal. jar in 5 ¾ min. Fact – absolute proof guaranteed at show. Charles Seabury Hale 1920.” Graphite, ink and watercolor. 1920. (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Signed: C.S.H. Inscribed: Christmas dinner place cards 1920 at Mrs. L. P. Kinnicutt’s 50 Elm St. Worcester.
Place card design with image of a clown holding a fishing pole over a large fish that is jumping out of a small jar. Other large fish are seen on the stage swimming out of water around the clown. At left, a polar bear is seen juggling large ice cubes.
4. “Positively the greatest thriller ever shown Tamaerio & Laddiautorian in their wildly exciting dash entitled ‘Flier vs. Flivver’ three times around the track and no speed limit – Audience & the performers fully covered by a blanket policy. Come – it may be your last chance. Frances Ayers Kinnicutt 1920.” Graphite and watercolor. 1920. (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Signed: C.S.H.
Place card design with image of a small dog seen flying in a plane while another dog drives a small car. A woman holding a stick directs the dogs. A horse-drawn ambulance is seen in the background at right.
5. “Don’t fail to see – the whirlwind flight of the universally popular Farmyardi-Concordi children – come. Mary Woodworth Newell 1920.” Graphite and watercolor. 1920. (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Signed: C.S.H.
Place card design with image of a woman holding a shepherd’s crook and a paper ring surrounded by poultry. A duck flies through the ring and a rooster sits atop it. A raised board at left shows a turkey and chicken running up it, while other birds are seen flying and walking in the background.
6. “All records smashed – the speediest team of tabbies in the world. Standing offer – open to all $1,000,000. In gold to the team that can beat them. Rebecca Kinnicutt Francis 1920.” Graphite and watercolor. 1920. (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Signed: C.S.H.
Place card design with image of a woman sitting on a stage holding the string to a bell. A monkey also stands on the stage holding an item. Two chariots led by monkeys drive six leashed cats around a track.
7. “Stupendous Signor Eduardo in his marvelous flying leap over the only billion dollar bond in the world. Edward Augustus Newell 1920.” Graphite and watercolor. 1920. (13 x 18 cm, 5 x 7 in) Signed: C.S.H.
Place card design with image of a figure leaping over a large bond held up by two clowns while a boar runs under it. Police and armed guards are seen at right.
8. “Noel Theatre – Scene_W.D.N.S. Wetherell House 2 State St. Performance every day & all day … Dramatis personae H.E.C. Tippie the First & lots of other Tippies … Scenario by C.S.H. Christmas dinner 1926 Harriet Elizabeth Clarke. Play: ‘Training School for Tippies’” Graphite and watercolor. 1926 (22 x 16 cm, 9 x 6.5 in)
Place card design with image of cats and a woman in a hospital room. Cats are seen in collars and caps, one bandaging another while a third cat holds the other down. In the background, a cat holds a tray over a sick cat in bed. Bordered with a cat in a cap and collar at top with symbols of a hat and a bottle of catnip at bottom.
9. “Noel Theatre. Scene 1. The garden of the goldfish … Dramatis personae: F.A.K. Cricket Gillie … Play: ‘As we like it’ … Scenario by C.S.H. Christmas dinner 1926 Frances Ayres Kinnicutt.” Graphite, ink and watercolor. 1926 (22 x 16 cm, 9 x 6.5 in)
Place card design with image of a man playing with dogs in a garden. A horse is seen at left. Hanging in clouds are deceased dogs and cats with angel wings and halos. Bordered in gold with image of a horse bust at top and two dog busts at bottom.
10. “Harriet Elizabeth Clarke – Christmas dinner 1924 – Wachusett Days” Ink and watercolor. 1924. (20 x 17 cm, 8 x 7 in) Signed with monogram device: CSH.
Place card design with image of an Asian woman holding a staff and a bouquet of flowers outdoors while watching an infant being dropped from a figure’s hands in the sky. Text written in an Asian style.
11. “Frances Ayres Kinnicutt – Christmas Dinner 1924 – Garden of the goldfish” Ink and watercolor. 1924 (20 x 17 cm, 8 x 7 in) Signed with monogram device: CSH.
Place card design with image of an Asian woman standing in a garden over a dog that looks into a bowl of goldfish. In the sky, a dog lies on a cloud and a fish is attached to a fishing pole.
12. “Mary Woodworth Newell – Christmas Dinner 1924 – Battle Lawn – Narragansett Bay [illegible] Little a batch hill” Ink and watercolor (20 x 17 cm, 8 x 7 in) Signed with monogram device: CSH. Annotated at lower left: By Charles S. Hale.
Place card design with image of an Asian woman standing in a garden holding a fan and a bird in her hands. A Boston Terrier dog stands on its hind legs in front of her. Also seen in the garden is a turkey, ducks and two bulls.
13. “Hale but not hearty. Charles Seabury Hale.” Ink and watercolor. 1919 (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S.H. 1919.
Coat of arms design with central image of a rolling easel. At top is a fish and banner below reads “Hale but not hearty.”
14. “Patience and shuffle the cards. Rebecca Kinnicutt Francis.” Ink and watercolor. 1919 (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S.H. 1919.
Coat of arms design with central image of a potted plant and three hands holding playing cards. At top a cat plays with a ball, and banner below reads “Patience and shuffle the cards.”
15. “Till tires bust in them I trust. Frances Ayres Kinnicutt.” Ink and watercolor. 1919. (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S.H. 1919.
Coat of arms design with central image depicting an automobile, three flowers, three goldfish and a tent. At top is a small black dog on its hind legs, and banner below reads “Till tires bust in them I trust.”
16. “Christmas dinner 1923 – Harriet Elizabeth Clarke” Ink, graphite and watercolor. 1923. (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: Chas. S. Hale.
Place card design with image of a monogram with initials HEC. Surrounded by images of grapes, a yellow rose, a rabbit in the snow, an automobile and holly leaves.
17. “Christmas dinner December 1923 – Mary Woodworth Newell” Ink, graphite and watercolor. 1923 (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: Charles S. Hale.
Place card design with image of a monogram with initials MWN. Surrounded by vignettes of flowers, grapes, farm animals and a Boston Terrier.
18. “Christmas dinner 1925 – Mary Woodworth Newell” Graphite and watercolor. 1925 (22 x 18 cm, 9 x 7 in) Signed: Chas. S. Hale. Inscribed on verso: White pond lily – midsummer haze.
Place card design with image of small fairies standing on a white water lily and lily pad. One fairy flies on the back of a dragonfly.
19. “Christmas dinner December 25 1922 – Mary Woodworth Newell” Graphite and watercolor. 1922 (18 x 12 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S. Hale del.
Place card design with image of fairies playing music amongst tall pink and white flowers.
20. Creature carrying woman from the sea. Watercolor. 1881. (on card 21.5 x 16 cm, 8.5 x 6.5 in) Signed on card: Drawn by Charles S. Hale 1881.
Image of a dark horned creature carrying a nude woman with blonde hair from the sea. A skull with bat wings is seen at right.
21. “Ex Libris Harriet Elizabeth Clarke – Christmas Dinner 1921” Graphite. 1921. (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S. Hale.
Place card design of a bookplate for Harriett E. Clarke. Shows sailboats in a harbor at top, and an image of a vehicle in front of a building at bottom, surrounded by images of gardening tools and snowshoes.
22. “Ex Libris Mary Woodworth Newell – Christmas Dinner 1921” Graphite. 1921 (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S. Hale. Annotated at bottom: Concord River from residence “Bottle Lawn” suggestion. Home at Watch Hill R.I. Vegetables from farm. Garden flowers. Books library. Music drama. Pine grove & Elms.
Place card design of a bookplate for Mary Woodworth Newell. Landscape image at top, with image of a house at center, with a book, mask and lyre at bottom.
23. “Ex Libris Frances Ayers Kinnicutt – Christmas Dinner 1921” Graphite. 1921. (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: C.S. Hale.
Place card design of a bookplate for Frances Ayers Kinnicutt. At top is a large house with a stairway that leads down to a patio with table and chairs, two dogs, a fishing pole and an automobile.
24. “Salisbury Pond” Crayon. 1885. (14 x 20 cm, 5.5 x 8 in) Signed: Chas. S. Hale 1885.
View of Salisbury Pond in Worcester, Massachusetts.
25. “Wasted sewer gas” Ink. Ca. 1900. (13 x 9 cm, 5.5 x 4 in) Was housed with card reading: This drawing is Mr. Hale’s work, for the Bohemian Revels referring to Dr. Kinnicutt’s work in Sewer Gas.
Drawing of a doctor holding a sewer cap in a street while gas and a ghost appear from the sewer. Includes three quotes from Mark Twain’s “American claimant.”
26. [Housed at top of box] “Drawing school VI landscape drawings” Lithographed book with graphite drawings. Ca. 1870. (17 x 21 cm, 6.5 x 8.5 in) Drawings signed: C.S. Hale 1870.
Drawing book with landscape elements. Four of which have been copied by Hale, three are signed and dated.
Box 5 H.O. Rawson archive (1 of 2) In Catalog BIB 529516
1. [Shoe shop of T. Lachance] Ink. Ca. 1900? (18 x 24 cm, 7.5 x 10 in) Signed: HR. A.B. Brunell Worcester.
Image of four men standing inside the shoe shop of T. Lachance in Worcester, Massachusetts.
2. “Solid comfort slippers” Ink and graphite. Ca. 1900? (18 x 35 cm, 7.5 x 14 in)
Image of a man sitting in a wooden armchair in front of a fire place. He reads a newspaper. His feet are unfinished. Likely used for a slipper advertisement.
3. [Interior of a hall or dining room] Ink and gouache. Ca. 1900? (24 x 31 cm, 9.5 x 12.5 in) Signed: HR. A.B. Brunell Worcester.
Interior of a dining room or banquet hall with tables and chairs set up, and extra chairs lined up against a wall. Portraits of Lincoln and other men, along with a moose head hang on the wall.
4. [Parlor interior] Ink and gouache. Ca. 1900? (24 x 31 cm, 9.5 x 12.5 in) Signed: HR. A.B. Brunell Worcester.
Image of a parlor interior with multiple chairs of different styles filling the room. Portraits hang on the walls and a piano is seen at left.
5. [Utah building, Worlds Columbian Exposition] Ink. Ca. 1893 (16 x 21 cm, 6.5 x 8.5 in)
View of the Utah building at the Worlds Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Figures are seen walking around the gardens surrounding the building.
6. [Small stone building] Ink, watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1900. (20 x 30 cm, 7.5 x 12 in) Signed: Sp’fld. Photo-Eng. Co.
Image of a small stone building with stained glass windows, and a porch with four columns.
7. Young Men’s Christian Association building, Worcester. Ink. Ca. 1900? (28 x 29 cm, 11 x 11.5 in) Signed: Rawson-Lowell Worcester, Mass. Inscribed: [torn] after removing two spots of figures, the drawing is [blank] of heliotype sent [blank] have electro [blank] at once. F.A. Fifield C.H.S. Drawn on verso of letterhead of Rawson-Lowell which contains photographic portraits of the two men.
View of a design for the building of the YMCA in Worcester, Massachusetts.
8. Young Men’s Christian Association building, Worcester. Ink. Ca. 1900? (28 x 29 cm, 11 x 11.5 in) Has ink stamp on verso: From Rawson & Lowell, 339 Main St., Worcester, Mass.
View of a design for the building of the YMCA in Worcester, Massachusetts.
9. [Small cabin] Ink. Ca. 1900? (22 x 28 cm, 8.5 x 11 in)
Image of a small cabin with a door and two windows. Two children are seen hanging on a wooden fence at right.
10. [Building on a mountain] Ink. Ca. 1900? (22 x 21 cm, 8.5 x 8 in)
Image of a large building perched at the side of a cliff.
11. [Man smoking a pipe] Ink. Ca. 1900? (19 x 15 cm, 7.5 x 6 in)
Image of a man in a suit holding books under his proper left arm and smoking a pipe.
12. [Trade card design] Ink. Ca. 1900? (17 x 12 cm, 7 x 4.5 in)
Design for a trade card with image of a baby surrounded by flowers. Reads “Compliments of H.G. Froby. Meadville, Pa.”
13. [Portrait of a man] Ink. Ca. 1900? (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: J. McK. Sp’fld. Photo-Eng. Co.
Bust length portrait of a man with light colored hair and a mustache, facing left.
14. [Portrait of a man] Ink. Ca. 1900? (18 x 13 cm, 7 x 5 in) Signed: HR. Spfld. Photo-Eng. Co. Inscribed: Prest. Harris.
Bust length portrait of a man with light colored hair and a mustache, facing right.
15. [Woman smiling] Watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1900? (17 x 11 cm, 7 x 4.5 in)
Image of a woman smiling while holding the brim of her hat with both hands. She wears a floral-print dress.
16. [Riding horses] Ink. Ca. 1900? (12 x 17 cm, 4.5 x 7 in)
Image of a man riding a dark colored horse and a woman riding a light colored horse.
17. [Man holding a cane] Ink and graphite. Ca. 1900? (18 x 11 cm, 7 x 4 in)
Image of a man wearing a suit and long jacket seen holding a cane in his proper right hand.
18. [Miscellaneous drawings] Ink and graphite. Ca. 1900 (31 x 17 cm, 12 x 6.5 in)
Five drawings on tracing paper. At top is a scene of a large porch in winter with a girl’s head at left. At center is a girl holding a fan. Beside that is a bust portrait of a man. At bottom is a scene of a man and woman jumping a fence on horseback, with images of pots at left.
19. [Woman] Ink, watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1900? (33 x 20 cm, 13 x 8 in) Signed: H. Rawson.
Three quarter length image of a woman with her hands behind her back. Se wears a jacket with puffed sleeves and a hat adorned with a cameo.
20. [Woman on a bench] Ink and pencil. Ca. 1900? (36 x 20 cm, 14 x 8 in)
Image of a well-dressed woman sitting on a bench holding a parasol. Her feet are unfinished.
21. [Musicians] Ink and pencil. Ca. 1900. (15 x 28 cm, 6 x 11 in)
Unfinished drawing of two men, one playing a cello and the other a clarinet, outdoors in winter. A coyote is at right, looking at the men with its mouth open.
22. [Miscellaneous figures] Ink. Ca. 1900? (30 x 16 cm, 12 x 6.5 in) Has blind stamp: Reynolds’ Bristol board.
Bust length profile image of a man with a vignette of an old man on a bench above his head. On verso is an image of a man wearing striped pants and holding a pen in his proper left hand.
23. [Silhouette of a woman] Ink. Ca. 1900? (36 x 17 cm, 14 x 7 in)
Silhouette of a woman wearing a hat and holding a purse. She sits on a bench with her legs crossed. Her shoes are unfinished.
24. Man and woman on deck, # 39. Ink. Ca. 1900? (27 x 22 cm, 11 x 8.5 in)
Image of a man and woman leaning on a deck railing, looking towards each other. At right, a woman wearing tinted glasses is seen.
25. [Soldier] Ink. Ca. 1900? (27 x 28 cm, 11 x 11.5 in)
Image of a soldier on horseback carrying with him a rifle, sword, whip and bag.
26. President McKinley. Ink. Ca. 1900? (28 x 24 cm, 11 x 9.5 in) Signed: HR. Springfield Photo Eng. Co.
Bust length portrait of President William McKinley.
27. [Woman with shoes] Ink and graphite. Ca. 1900? (28 x 23 cm, 11 x 9 in)
Unfinished sketch of a woman holding a platter with a pair of high heels on it.
28. [Religious scene] Ink. Ca. 1900? (27 x 22 cm, 10.5 x 9 in)
Image of an angel and cherubs appearing in the sky before two men, a woman and a dog in a field. A star shines in the sky at left. Illegible artist’s monogram.
29. [Woman in witch’s hat] Ink, graphite and watercolor. Ca. 1900? (29 x 22 cm, 11.5 x 8.5 in) Inscribed: Texas or Anigma.
Bust length image of a woman with dark colored hair wearing a witch’s hat.
30. “T” Ink. Ca. 1900. (11 x 9 cm, 4.5 x 3.5 in)
“T” monogram with art nouveau design.
31. “Stroller” Ink. Ca. 1900? (17 x 16 cm, 7 x 6.5 in) Signed: H.O.R.
Design for an advertisement with image of a man wearing a suit and top hat walking with a cane or walking stick.
32. “Sight helps” Ink, watercolor and gouache on green card. Ca. 1900? (10 x 17 cm, 4 x 6.5 in)
Design for an advertisement with a pair of pince-nez. Four figures at top show the importance of being able to see clearly. Two are trying to read and two have wounds on their heads.
33. “H. O. Rawson” Ink. Ca. 1900? (13 x 21 cm, 5 x 8.5 in)
Possible calling card design with “H. O. Rawson” written in a calligraphic style.
34. “Hevy crayon artist and and photographer” Ink and watercolor. Ca. 1900? (21 x 15 cm, 8.5 x 6 in) Signed: RL.
Design for a cabinet card back for photographer Lewis Hevy, who worked in Worcester, Spencer and Lowell, Massachusetts. Shows image of a man painting at an easel in upper right corner, and image of a camera in lower left corner.
35. “Springfield Photo-Engraving Company Springfield, Mass.” Ink and watercolor. Ca. 1900? (16 x 21 cm, 6.5 x 8 in) Signed: Rawson.
Logo design for the Springfield Photo-Engraving Company.
36. “The Boston Theatrical Publishing Company 235 Washington St. Boston, Mass.” Ink, graphite and watercolor. Ca. 1900? (15 x 23 cm, 6 x 9 in)
Logo design for the Boston Theatrical Publishing Company which is adorned with pine cones between words.
37. [Man with a grin and menu design] Ink and pencil. Ca. 1900? (24 x 30 cm, 9.5 x 11.5 in) Menu design inscribed: Pollard eng. Worcester.
On front is an unfinished sketch of a man with a wide grin wearing a wide-brimmed hat. On back is a design for a menu head with images of pots and glasswear.
38. “Claflin artistic photographer 405 Main St. Worcester, Mass. …” Ink. Ca. 1900? (27 x 16 cm, 10.5 x 6 in)
Design for a cabinet card back for Worcester photographer Charles R. B. Claflin. Includes images of cherubs and two Roman style women, one holding two wreaths and the other sitting and painting at an easel, with her left breast exposed.
39. “W.H. Sweeny & Co. leading millinery house.” Ink and graphite. Ca. 1900? (12 x 28 cm, 5 x 11 in) Includes artist’s notes in pencil.
Logo design for W.H. Sweeny & Co. milliners, possibly of Brooklyn, New York.
40. “I like the feeling of the Rubdry bath towel” Ink and graphite. Ca. 1910? (15 x 33 cm, 6 x 13 in)
Advertisement design for Rubdry towels with art nouveau style border.
41. “Sanders & Co. Chemical compounds for jewelry and silverware. Optical goods manuf’rs. Sanders & Co. Southbridge, Mass.” Ink and pencil. Ca. 1910? (32 x 19 cm, 12.5 x 7.5 in) Signed: R. Inscribed: Pollard eng. Worcester.
Advertisement design for Sanders & Co. with image of a woman floating over jewely and silver goods with an image of eyeglasses at bottom.
42. “New England Agricultural Society in connection with the …” Ink. Ca. 1900? (21 x 30 cm, 8 x 12 in) Inscribed: Pollard eng. Worcester.
Design for possible letterhead for the New England Agricultural Society with image of a horse and corn stalks.
43. “The town of Shrewsbury Mass U.S.A. … Highland Farm House” Ink. Ca. 1900? (28 x 22 cm, 11 x 8.5 in) Inscribed: Pollard Eng. Co.
Design for a possible book cover promoting the town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts with an image of the four story Highland Farm House.
44. [Blank card design] Ink. Ca. 1900? (26 x 18 cm, 10 x 7 in) Has blind stamp: Reynolds’s Bristol Board.
Blank card design with a rectangular, circular and banner blank spaces for text.
45. [Blank border] Ink. Ca. 1900? (29 x 20 cm, 11.5 x 8 in)
Art nouveau style border design.
46. [Blank border] Ink. Ca. 1900 (32 x 23 cm, 12.5 x 9 in)
Art nouveau style border design with flowers.
Box 6 H.O. Rawson archive (2 of 2) In Catalog BIB 529516
1. [Printed envelope] Engraving. Ca. 1900? (14 x 21 cm, 5.5 x 8 in) Signed: Copyright Pollard Eng. Co.
Envelope with sign logo of Pollard Engraving Co. 406 Main St. Worcester, Mass.
2. [Two hat designs] Ink. Ca. 1900? (8 x 23 cm, 3 x 9 in)
Image of two designs for mens hats.
3. [Letter opener] Ink and watercolor. Ca. 1900? (29 x 8 cm, 11.5 x 3 in)
Image of a letter opener with intricate handle.
4. [Display stand] Ink. Ca. 1900? (23 x 14 cm, 9 x 5.5 in)
Image of a small, metal display stand.
5. [Statue of a woman] Graphite, watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1900? (28 x 15 cm, 11 x 6 in) Has blind stamp: Strathmore drawing board.
Image of a statue of a Roman or Greek woman sitting with her hands clasped.
6. [Three birds] Ink and watercolor. Ca. 1900? (23 x 28 cm, 9 x 11 in) Signed: HR del.
Image of three birds perched on a branch. Possibly one tufted titmouse and two chickadees.
7. [Riverboat scene] Ink. Ca. 1900? (12.5 x 20 cm, 5 x 8 in)
Image of figures approaching a small, steam powered boat with a canopy from a dock and boat house. A sail boat is seen at right. On back is a design for a book or pamphlet cover about carriages.
8. “Mt. Washington Boston and Maine R.R. Line” Ink. Ca. 1900? (13 x 20 cm, 5 x 8 in)
Image of the steamboat Mount Washington seen close to shore.
9. [Sorlin gravestone] Ink. 1891. (20 x 19 cm, 8 x 7.5 in) Signed: H.O.R. ’91.
Image of the gravesite and gravestone of Reverend D.S. Sorlin.
10. [Rowboat scene] Ink. Ca. 1900? (18 x 25 cm, 7 x 10 in) Stamped on verso: Clemons’ salted matte surface.
Image of a family in a rowboat on a river, with a stone and wooden bridge behind them.
11. [Landscape scene] Ink. Ca. 1900? (14 x 32 cm, 5.5 x 12.5 in) Stamped on verso: From H.O. Rawson, designer, no. 3 Elliott St. Worcester, Mass.
Landscape scene with a field and small trees in the foreground, a body of water and mountains in the distance.
12. [Dog] Graphite. Ca, 1900? (10 x 15 cm, 4 x 6 in)
Image of a dog, possibly a Pointer.
13. [Bear cartoon] Graphite. Ca. 1900? (15 x 22 cm, 6 x 9 in)
Image of a bear standing behind bars outdoors while a man with a beard sits with his legs in the air under a tree. The caption reads “Rumpled Stonebruse (suddenly awakened in the park). ‘Jest my darned luck! Deys allow a strange judge on de bench. I ‘spose I’ll get set up fer 10 years this time, by the looks o’ that one.’”
14. [Race car] Graphite. Ca. 1910? (15 x 22 cm, 6 x 8.5 in)
Image of a roofless car, possibly a race car.
15. [Woman] Graphite on lined letter paper. Ca. 1900? (22 x 18 cm, 8.5 x 7 in)
Sketch of a woman in a long dress with a sketch of a face at right.
16. [Seated woman] Graphite on lined letter paper. Ca. 1900? (22 x 18 cm, 8.5 x 7 in)
Image of a woman sitting in a rocking chair, holding an item in her proper left hand.
17. [Woman with hat] Graphite. Ca. 1900? (22 x 17 cm, 8.5 x 7 in)
Seated image of a woman wearing a hat adorned with flowers. She rests her proper right arm on the back of the chair.
18. “Women & Home a select monthly magazine for women. Devoted to art, science, literature, fashions and the home circle.” Graphite. Ca. 1910? (17 x 32 cm, 6.5 x 12.5 in) Possibly “Womens Home”?
Masthead design for a women’s magazine with central image of a man and woman reading in a parlor.
19. “A good line of feminine footwear.” Graphite. Ca. 1910? (15 x 28 cm, 6 x 11 in)
Image of a row of women’s legs showing off high heeled shoes.
20. “L.M. Cotton Inc. Auto Bodies 522 Commonwealth Ave Boston Mass.” Graphite. Ca. 1910? (19 x 25 cm, 7.5 x 9.5 in)
Logo design for L.M. Cotton Inc.
Box 7
1. [Bookplate of Harry Worcester Smith] Ink, watercolor and gold. 1921? (27 x 22 x 3 cm, 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 in) The gift of Harry Worcester Smith, 1945.
Bookplate design withing a wooden frame designed as a book which opens to painting behind glass. On front of “book” cover is a painting of a two story house with columns. Bookplate has symbols of hunting with polo scene at center. Signed: Illuminated by Da Loria Norman; S.S.S. 1921.
Box 8 – Oversize Drawings
1. “I dispatched Hon. J.H. Blount as special commissioner to make an impartial investigation.” Ink. Ca. 1893. (26 x 39 cm, 10.5 x 15.5 in)
Political cartoon in seven vignettes caricaturing the 1893 Blount report regarding the overthrow of the Hawaiian government. Includes images of Hawaiians, Grover Cleveland, J.H. Blount and Albert Willis.
2. Shaw Pianos. Ink. (29 x 37 cm, 11.5 x 15 in) Gift of Christine Oaklander in honor of Lauren B. Hewes, 2015. Signed: H.O. Rawson, Worcester, Mass.
Advertisement design for Shaw pianos, with image of two cherubs and a piano at top, and a text logo design at bottom.
3. [Certificate design] Ink and watercolor over engraving. (26 x 38 cm, 10 x 15 in) From the Alfred Jones Collection. The gift of David Doret and Linda Mitchell, 2013.
Masonic certificate design with central engraved image of three women gathered at a fountain, one holding a dove. Above is a watercolor design of an eagle and curtain bordering the scene. At bottom is calligraphic text in ink “These certify that brother [blank] …”
4. “Charlestown, Mass. Sep. 1848 from the ledge, Cambridge Road.” Ink. 1887. (23 x 35 cm, 9 x 14 in) Signed in lower right corner: J.F.H.
View of the city of Charlestown, Massachusetts with a key to the buildings seen below.
5. “The Old South Church” Ink. Late 19th century. (43 x 29 cm, 17 x 11.5 in) Signed: B.A. Coates.
View of the steeple of the Old South Church in Boston. Text at right reads: The living to the church I call and to the grave I summon call.
6. “E.T. Starr. Dental-enging hand-pieces. No. 203,298. Patented May 7, 1878.” Ink. Ca. 1878. (38 x 26 cm, 15 x 10 in) Has ink stamps of the U.S. Patent Office. Drawn by Eli T. Starr. Includes printed description of the hand piece.
Four figures showing the mechanics of a dental tool that opens and closes to allow different dental tool tips to be placed and locked into the handle.
7. “D.P. Ramsdell. Machines for making wood shoes. No. 179,954. Patented July 16, 1876.” Ink. Ca. 1876. (38 x 26 cm, 15 x 10 in) Has ink stamps of the Patent Office and signed by Danl. P. Ramsdell inventor, John E. Earle, and witnesses J.H. [illegible] and Clara Broughton.
Figure no. 3 of a machine for making wooden shoes.
8. “E. Gray. Speaking-telephone. No. 207,269. Patented Aug. 20, 1878.” Ink. Ca. 1878. (38 x 26 cm, 15 x 10 in) Includes printed description of the machine pasted on drawing. Signed: Inventor Elisha Gray, his attorney Baldwin, Hopkins & Peyton, and witnesses Wm. A Skinkle and Geo. W. Breck. Includes ink stamps of the Patent Office.
Three figures showing an earpiece or speaking piece for a telephone.
9. “J.B. Poage. Combined chair and baby-walker. No. 179,953. Patented July 18, 1876.” Ink. Ca. 1876. (38 x 26 cm, 15 x 10 in) Includes printed description below figure 1. Signed James B. Poage inventor. Coburn & Thacher attys. Attest Thos. S. Hunter, L.M. Harris. Includes ink stamps of the Patent office.
Two figures for a wooden baby chair and walker on caster wheels.
10. “P. Schaefer. Draw-bridge gate. No. 203,296. Patented May 7, 1878.” Ink. Ca. 1878. (38 x 26 cm, 15 x 10 in) Includes printed description pasted at bottom. Signed: Inventor Peter Schaefer by Wm. H. Lotz his attorney. Witnesses: Jocob Richter Louis Klinkerfues. Includes ink stamps of the Patent office.
Three figures showing the mechanics of a drawbridge gate.
11. Job Thomas Cole. Ink, watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1860? (46 x 38 cm, 18.5 x 15 in) Has catalog record BIB 508383. The gift of Paul Barber, 2014.
Three quarter length portrait of Job Thomas Cole, a mortician in Boston, Massachusetts. He sits at a table and wears a dark colored suit.
12. Fort Pitt or Fort Duquense. Ink. After 1759. (34 x 42 cm, 13.5 x 16.5 in)
Diagram of Fort Pitt, built in 1759 and located at the convergence of the Alleghany, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
13. “Yellow violets 5-11-1897 Worcester Mass” Graphite. Ca. 1897. (40 x 25 cm, 16 x 10 in) Removed from the manuscripts collection of the Worcester Natural History Society.
Vignettes of four flowering plants, including two violets, a spring beauty and unidentified leaves.
14. “Retrospective view of Salt River and its tributaries. Granite Hills of New Hampshire in the spring of 1871 and 1873.” Graphite and ink. Ca. 1873. (27 x 35 cm, 11 x 14 in)
Fictionalized view of the southern coast of New Hampshire with a ship seen running aground, with rats on deck. A sea serpent follows a rowboat, and buildings are seen along the shore, including Pike’s Peak.
15. “Bar Harbor Aug 26th 1875.” Graphite and chalk. 1875. (25 x 36 cm, 10 x 14 in) By F.O.C. Darley. Has record in online catalog BIB 475840.
View of a cove near Bar Harbor, Maine. A small cottage is seen in the foreground and a small sailboat is seen grounded on a sandbar.
16. “Sketches charicature [sic] fellow workmen of my father R. Laubenheimer [?] at Hoole’s Engraving shop New York 1854-55” Graphite. 1855. Twelve images pasted onto board (31 x 37 cm, 12.5 x 15 in) Has record in online catalog BIB 524467.
Twelve caricature portraits of men working. Drawn on blue, white and yellow paper. From upper left: John Hoole holding money in his hands – Foreman Sutloff reading the NY Herald – E. Kessler – E. Edler smoking a pipe – Wrighton holding a tool and another item in his hands – A. Winkler wearing a tophat and long coat – Gosenflo [?] holding up one arm with his shirtsleeves rolled up – Purdy, looking with his head down – Castor working at a machine with his eyeglasses resting on his forehead – Rento, smoking a pipe and working at a machine – Schule thumbing his nose – Simon wearing a tophat and his left arm in a sling.
17. Sr. Walter Raleigh. Red chalk. Ca. 1800? (35 x 26 cm, 14 x 10.5 in) Signed: Harris.
Half length portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh wearing a hat with a feather in it and a ruffled collar.
18. Ludlow. Red chalk. 1813? (36 x 26 cm, 14.5 x 10 in) By Harris.
Bust length portrait of Ludlow.
19. Blackstone Canal Basin. Oil on canvas. Ca. 1860s? (23 x 37 cm, 9 x 15 in) Painted by Major Frederick G. Stiles. Given by him to William H. Robinson, whose daughter, Mary R. Reynolds gave to the American Antiquarian Society.
Oil painting of a part of the Blackstone Canal near Worcester, Massachusetts. A boat is seen at left, and houses and other buildings fill the fall landscape.
20. [Darktown Fire Bridgade – Prize Squirt] Graphite and watercolor. Ca. 1885 (27 x 38 cm, 11 x 15 in) Signed: Thos. Worth. Inscribed: Fire Brigade – a prize squirt. The Darktown Engine Co. have an exhibition squirt for a cup over the liberty pole. “Now dem! Shake her up on a moah fur de mug. Whoop. Her up! Youse heah me?” In catalog with BIB 501065.
Study for Darktown comic produced by Currier & Ives. African American firemen are seen on an engine marked “Niagara” pumping water through a hose that squirts out only a small amount of water. Well-dressed African Americans are seen at left, one holding a trophy.
21. “Buzzard’s Bay specials on the half shell from Taylor’s oyster farm.” Watercolor, ink and gouache. Ca. 1920s? (29 x 37 cm, 11.5 x 14.5 in)
Image of Boston Globe editor Charles H. Taylor Jr. seen standing behind a bar, shucking oysters. Posters of the Globe building and Brooklyn Eagle building are on the walls. Sitting at the bar eating oysters are G. Evans, W.V. Hester, G.L. Morse and H.F. Gunnison.
22. “Sacred to the memory of Isaac Bullard obt. June 18th 1808 …” Ink, watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1820? (42 x 35 cm, 17 x 14 in) From the Bullard Family collection.
Memorial painting with image of a woman leaning against a gravestone for Isaac and Patience Bullard beneath a willow tree. A river and town are seen in the background.
23. Glen Haven, Dedham, Mass. Watercolor. 1899. (37 x 26 cm, 14.5 x 10 in) Signed: J.R.B. 1899 [John Richards Bullard] From the Bullard Family Collection.
View of a two story house named Glen Haven, in Dedham, Massachusetts. The house is partially obstructed by two tall trees.
24. “Church of Reconciliation Webster Mass. Rough suggestion for rose window – Chancel.” Watercolor and gouache. Ca. 1870s. (40 x 32 cm, 16 x 13 in) Painted on Bainbridge Illustration Board.
Design for a stained glass window with central vignette of Jesus Christ surrounded by eight vignettes of disciples or other figures.
25. “The old Goddard House, the oldest house in Worcester on Chester St.” Watercolor. Ca. 1880s? (22 x 42 cm, 9 x 17 in) Signed: Geo. E. Gladwin. The gift of Edward F. Coffin 1942.
View of an abandoned house in Worcester, Massachusetts, seen covered with bushes.
Box 9 - Double Oversize Drawings
1. [Colonel May] Watercolor and gouache. 19th century (41 x 33 cm, 16 x 13 in) Gift of Margaret R. Dakon & James E.A. Lumley.
Half length military portrait of Colonel May in uniform holding a sword.
2. “Pen and ink portrait of H.J. Shaw teacher of penmanship. Portrait of himself. Complimentary to ladies. …” Ink. 19th century (40 x 28 cm, 16 x 11 in) In catalog with BIB 539561.
Bust length portrait of H.J. Shaw. Includes illegible writing at bottom.
3. [Acton Gun] Watercolor and silver gelatin photographs. Ca. 1900. Drawing (13 x 45 cm, 5 x 18 in) Inscription on wrapper: Made by Samuel M. Conrad about 1900 and presented by him Oct 20, 1923.
Drawing of the gun owned by Private Tenny or Acton, Massachusetts. Includes a board describing the gun and Tenny, with two photographs of the soldier’s memorial at Concord, Massachusetts.
4. [Mrs. May] Watercolor and gouache. 19th century (41 x 33 cm, 16 x 13 in) Gift of Margaret R. Dakon & James E.A. Lumley.
Half length seated portrait of the wife of Colonel May wearing a dark colored dress with a light colored wrap or shawl over her hair.
5. [“Twilight descend brought back …” Scene from Evangeline] Graphite and chalk. Ca. 1880? (33 x 50 cm, 13 x 20 in) By F.O.C. Darley and used in Poetical works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Boston, 1880.
Image of a herd of cattle seen walking towards a fenced area and barn. A dog herds the cattle and two children are seen at the fence at right.
6. [Anchor] Graphite. (51 x 31 cm, 20 x 12 in) In catalog with BIB 570574.
Image of a ship anchor with inscription: A ship sailed on a pleasure excursion, found, on arriving at the starting point, that they had described the adjoining figure. [Illigible] a mathematical course of demonstration, the course’s & distances on each sailed, starting point a.
7. Buddhist figures on the Ahin Posh Tape near Jalalabad – GW Bartram Febr. 1879. Graphite. 1879. (matted to 49 x 61 cm, 19 x 24 in)
Drawing of a man standing before a row of Buddhist statues amongst what looks like ruins near Ahan Posh Tape, an archaeological site in present day Pakistan.
8. [Roses] Graphite. 19th century. (2 sheets 53 x 95 or smaller)
One sheet has pencil drawings of roses. Second sheet has pricked images of flowers.
9. [Antiquarian Hall] Watercolor. 1975. (39 x 56 cm, 15.5 x 22 in) Signed: Seth Martin ’75. Unframed in 2007. Had label reading: Home Portraits, watercolor paintings Seth Martin, 72 North Street, Grafton, Mass. 01519 Telephone (617) 839-4523.
View of Antiquarian Hall in the winter, seen from an angle from Park Avenue.
10. [Boating scene] Watercolor. 1886. (50 x 35 cm, 20 x 14 in) Signed: C.S. Hale ’86. The gift of Frank Luther Hale, 1945.
Image of two sailboats on a beach shore with a horse-drawn wagon beside them. A sword is seen on the ground at left.
11. “Vue de l’Attaque faite par la Flotte Angloise sous le commandement de l’Amiral Parker contre Fort Moultrie sur le Fle. De Sullivan en Sud Caroline le 28 Juin 1776.” Ink and watercolor. 1809. (33 x 46 cm, 13 x 18.5 in) Signed: A.F. Dunker Capit. Fect. 1809. Gift of Jay T. Last, 2001.
View of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island during the American Revolution with British ships seen off the coast of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. The fortress is seen at left.
12. [Marsh landscape] Watercolor. Ca. 1880s? (32 x 51 cm, 13 x 20 in) By Charles Seabury Hale. The gift of Chetwood Smith, 1950.
View of a marshy river or pond.
13. “Green’s Landing, Deer Isle, Me. 1886.” Watercolor. 1886. (33 x 51 cm, 13 x 20 in) Signed: Charles Seabury Hale.
View of three buildings along the wharf at Green’s Landing on Deer Isle, Maine. A grocery store, the shope of P.T. Eaton and a third building are seen.
14. “’Fortissimi sunt Belgae.’ Julius Caesar.” Ink and watercolor. Late 19th century? (41 x 54 cm, 16.5 x 21.5 in) Removed from the Hoar family papers.
Hand made poster with quote in red and black.
15. [Scarlet Letter scene] “But in good earnest now, mother dear, what does this scarlet letter mean?” Ink. Ca. 1870s? () Signed: F.O.C. Darley fecit. Inscribed on verso: This design was, I think, the first one Mr. Darley made for “The Scarlet Letter” He decided to make a series to be published in Portfolio, and for reproduction made the designs larger that this one. Not quite such delicate mark.
Image of Hester Prynne and her young daughter seen standing on a beach. Hester wears the letter “A” on her dress.
16. “Will history repeat itself?” Ink. 1879 (61 x 46 cm, 24 x 18 in) Signed: Ph. G. Cusachs. Pub. Sept. 29/79. Ulysses S. Grant tried to run for a third presidential term in 1880, but could not secure enough votes at the Republican convention.
Sketch for a political cartoon showing Ulysses S. Grant standing outdoors and smoking a cigarette, with the White House seen in the background. A woman, representing the Republican party holding his proper right arm while a women representing the “Democracy” and “Solid South” pins a badge reading “Presidential nomination” on his lapel.
17. “Spencerian mercantile penmanship by J.R. Horner.” Ink and graphite. 19th century. (40 x 51 cm, 16 x 20.5 in) Gift of David Doret.
Specimen of penmanship with images of calligraphic heads at top, and birds at bottom.
18. “Family record” Ink. 1850s. (43 x 54 cm, 17 x 21 in) Executed by Ea. S. Van Cleve. In catalog with BIB 475892.
Family record of the family of Elijah and Mary Ann Smalley of Franklin, Indiana, and their twelve children. Includes birth dates, marriage dates and death dates.
Box 10 (Drawings from Mayan murals at Chichen Itza)
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1. Supplemental material, photographs, facsimiles etc.
2. Five labeled drawings. Watercolor and pencil.
3. Two ink drawings, one watercolor and one 20th century print.
4. Three watercolors.
5. Four numbered watercolors
6. Four numbered watercolor mural drawings
7. Four numbered watercolor mural drawings
8. Four numbered watercolor mural drawings
9. Four numbered watercolor mural drawings
10. Four numbered watercolor mural drawings
11. Four numbered watercolor mural drawings
12. Four watercolor mural drawings
13. Four watercolor mural drawings
14. Four watercolor mural drawings
15. Five watercolor mural drawings
ES Folders (Elephant Sized Folders, FF)
ES Folder 7 Flags of the ships and merchants of Salem 1800-1860. Watercolor and ink (73.5 x 50.8 cm) (29 x 21 in). After 1860.
Images of 124 ship flags of ships of Salem, Massachusetts. At center is an eagle with a shield, anchor, liberty cap and “Chart of India” below it.
ES Folder 8 Synopsis of English Grammar_etymology. Ink. (42.5 x 57.5 cm) (17 x 22.5 in) 19th century.
English grammar chart. At left are a series of sentence with each word labeled as a noun, verb, pronoun, etc. Chart shows ten parts of speech with examples and divisions.
ES Folder 9 Gourgas, John Mark Log book of Captain Twist for 1809, 1810 & 1811 or Hasty strides, to wealth, fame, and power. Ink. (42 x 63 cm) (16.5 x 25 in) Ca. 1811.
Cartoon regarding new vaccination regulations, divided into three sections. At left reads “C_ll_g_ of Ph_s_c_a_s Captain Twist is Pre_i_e_t. 1811.” At bottom is an image of a man stating “I’ll twist, twist and twist …” and is labeled below “G___r_e B__g_e January 1810. At right is an image of a man holding a document and stating “What! An act to limit the f_e at 25 cents!” At right, two men stand on the back of a horse labeled Sept. 1809.
ES Folder 10
A regular meeting of Washington camp no 92. October 5, 1891. (68 x 43 cm, 27 x 17 in) Pen and ink. In catalog with BIB 603535 Gift of David Doret and Linda Mitchell, 2021.
Membership certificate made out to W. Sherman Mauger.
PPF Drawings (FFF and FFFF size)
1. Gardner Monumental Works. Two drawings of a Civil War monument in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. 1 ink drawing (75.5 x 51 cm) (30 x 20.5 in) and 1 watercolor (105 x 58 cm) (42 x 23 in). Ca. 1880. (FFF size)
Ink drawing is of base of monument with dimensions. Watercolor is a depiction of the monument with a soldier at top holding his rifle.
2. Mayan drawing from the Edward H. Thompson collection. Watercolor. (102 x 58.5 cm) (40.5 x 23 in) Ca. 1900 (FFF size)
Image of a Mayan figure, whose clothing and shoes are made up of geometric shapes and heads and bodies of figures.
3. Mayan drawing from the Edward H. Thompson collection. Ink and watercolor. (102 x 55 cm) (40.5 x 22 in) Ca. 1900 (FFF size)
Image of an oblong shape containing possible hieroglyphics. At left, an arm holds a bayonet.
4. Mayan chart from the Edward H. Thompson collection. “Siguese Su A.B.C.” Watercolor. (101.5 x 124 cm) (40 x 48.5 in) Ca. 1900 (FFF size)
Hieroglyph chart with 27 symbols representing letters, sounds and words. Written in lower right corner “Landa’s alphabet, p. 320.”
5. Mayan chart from the Edward H. Thompson collection. Charcoal. (102 x 121 cm) (40 x 47.5 in) Ca. 1900 (FFF size)
Chart with 20 drawings of figural carvings from Mayan ruins, with its corresponding hieroglyphic symbol beside it. At bottom are a set of variations of symbols.
6. William White Smith. Plan of Main Street, Worcester. Pencil. (75 x 122 cm) (29.5 x 48 in) 1882. “Sketched by William White Smith in Boston Mass 1882. As the situation was in 1817.” (FFFF size)
Plan of Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, at the corner of Pleasant and Front streets. The plan includes six labeled buildings and a ground plan for the Old South Church.
7. Attributed to Sioux Indian Brave Bear by Gustave Finotti. Drawing of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Pencil and crayon. (93 x 92 cm) (37 x 36 in) 1882. Gift of Abraham Firth, 1883. (FFFF size)
Depiction of the Battle of Little Bighorn and the death of General Custer. A Native American man “Old Cow” holds Custer’s heart on a spear. Other Native American chiefs and soldiers are named in English below their picture. A letter dated 7/28/1883 from donor Abraham Firth describes the provenance of the drawing: Firth obtained it from Gustave Finotti, a former Italian consul and farmer in Lankton, Dakota, who claimed to have served on the jury of Brave Bear and found this drawing in his cell when Finotti visited him in prison. Finotti sent the drawing to Firth, who gave the drawing to AAS. The second page of the letter is possibly in Finotti’s hand, describing that Brave Bear was the artist and is depicted as holding the heart on the spear in the picture.
8. Nancy Flanagan. AAS Building and grounds. Graphite and charcoal. (73 x 157 cm) (28.5 x 62 in) 2008. Gift of Thomas Knoles, 2018.
View of Antiquarian Hall looking up from the intersection of Park Avenue and Salisbury Street.
