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Paintings at the Newport Historical SocietyTRANSCRIPT
Newport Historical Society
Paintings and Drawings Collection
Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
01.171 Painting 1800-1830 Unknown Untitled Theorem Painting of a basket of fruit. Unknown Fair
01.22 Painting 1758-1802 King, Samuel Rev. Gardiner Thurston Portrait painting of Rev. Gardiner Thurston. Half-length portrait, older man with white hair,
white shirt with black vestment; right hand is holding a book. Subject was the Assistant Pastor
of the Second Baptist Church in Newport, RI from 1748-1759; Pasto
Unknown Good
01.221 Painting 1784-1836 Delin, Carolus Bruno
Donatus
John Burroughs Portrait painting of John Burroughs (1784-1836), a sea captain in Newport, RI. He is facing left
with colorful face, blue eyes, red hair; wearing a white shirt with small bow in center, and a
black jacket. Painting was owned by NHS Since at least 1885 (se
Unknown Good
01.222 Painting circa 1900 Unknown Unknown Man Portrait painting of an unknown man, possibly William Bateman. Bust facing right, hazel eyes,
red hair, bushy mustache, which is a lighter shade of red than hair on head. Black jacket and
bow tie, white shirt showing one yellow button.
Unknown Poor
01.223 Painting circa 1900 Unknown Untitled Portrait painting of an unknown male. Bust is facing left, short gray hair, brown eyes; black
jacket and tie, white shirt with collar turned up and showing one button.
Unknown Poor
01.224 Painting 1902 Woelfle, Arthur Mrs. Henry Audley Clarke Portrait painting of Mrs. Henry Audley Clarke, nee Frances Randolph Wood. Bust portrait of
woman with short white hair; hazel eyes and thin lips; wearing black dress with white lace and
v-shaped neckline; also white flower shaped pin or lace around neck.
Unknown Good
01.225 Painting circa 1900 Whitt, J.B. Mr. Henry Audley Clarke Portrait painting of Mr. Henry Audley Clarke (1863-1947). Bust portrait facing right; short grey
hair, beard and moustache darker than hair (light brown). Black jacket, white collar and blue tie
with oval stick-pin which pictures a bird; paint has a thick
Unknown Excellent
01.226 Painting circa 1900 Unknown Untitled Portrait painting of R. Hammett Tilley. Oval bust length portrait; subject faces to the left;
subject is a young man with reddish-brown hair dressed in white collared shirt with thin black
bow tie, black vest and jacket; brown eyes and rosy cheeks.
Unknown Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
01.228 Painting circa 1900 Unknown William Seth Bateman Portrait of William Seth Bateman. Bust length, facing left; short grey hair with receding hairline;
also grey beard and mustache.
Unknown Good
01.229 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Portrait painting of an unknown male. Portrait is bust length, facing to the left, blond wavy hair,
hazel eyes, black jacket and bow tie with brown vest and high stock collar.
Unknown Good
01.23 Painting circa 1807 Thompson, Cephas
Giovanni
William Tilley Portrait of William Tilley (1738-1825). Bust portrait; turned slightly to the left, white collar, black
vest, maroon jacket; steren looking, double chin; slightly bald.
Unknown
01.231 Painting circa 1807 Thompson, Cephas
Giovanni
Mrs. William Tilley Portrait of Mrs. William Tilley, nee Katherine Metcalf (1744-1817). Bust protrait facing the right;
wearing white bonnet which ties under the chin; also wearing maroon dress with a white small
draped over shoulders and bust; yellow necklace.
Unknown
01.232 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Portrait of unknown female child. Half-lenght portrait, subject sits in maroon chair and faces
forwar; brown hair piled back and brown eyes' hands are folded and resting on lap; subject
wears white dress with a blue bow on each sleeve and a sash around th
Unknown Good
01.233 Painting circa 1845 Otis, Bass Mrs. Sarah Peters Bliss Portrait of Sarah Peters Bowker; she would later become Mrs. Richard Bliss. Half length
portrait, subject faces right, subject is a young girl with blue eyes and short brown hair, wears
a pink dress with white lace trim; holds book in right hand on lap. S
Unknown Good
01.234 Painting undated Unknown Edward Arnold Tayer Portrait of Edward Arnold Tayer (1774-1848). Half length portrait, subject faces to the right;
wearing white blouse with high collar and ruffled chest; black jacket; appears to hold long, red
stick in right and under arm. Subject was sea captain of Newpor
Unknown Fair
01.237 Painting 1883 Jacobson, Antonio USS Minnesota "USS Minnesota" at sea; water looks choppy and dark along bottom of painting; clear, light-
blue sky; another ship is in the background to the right; both ships carrying US flag at the rear
end of the ships.
Unknown Good
01.238 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Painting sold in 1982. Grassy field with some pink and blue wild flowers; mountains in
background; large white cloud with blue clearing at top; large reed on right side; smaller trees
to the left. Does not appear to be a Newport scene.
Unknown Good
01.239 Painting circa 1760 Unknown Untitled Man and woman holding hands, standing on brown ground; the woman's face is hidden by a
big white hat and she is wearing a long black and red dress with white trim; the man wears a
black hat; small white fence at bottom; dark, greenish background. Painting
Unknown Poor
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
01.24 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Large painting of brown hillside on the bay; troop of soldiers on horses and several wounded;
stone castle on the right with white flag and several figures at top; windmill at top of hill; single
tree to the left; background of mountains; to the left, a v
Unknown Good
01.362 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Young man with brown eyes, brown hair parted on the side, wearing an open white shirt with
frills at the neck, black jacket, blue background. Could be American or English.
Unknown Excellent
01.363 Painting,
Miniature
undated Finucant Untitled Young man with brown hair, blue eyes, white cravat around neck, black coat with buttons,
velvet collar on a blue backgound.
Unknown Excellent
01.364 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1839 Unknown Marion Jones Profile of woman seated in a chair, wearing white cap with black ribbon tied around head,
black dress with black flounce at neck. Gold and black frame. Handwritten on back of frame,
"Miss Marion Jones, for whom Miss Marion Jones Weaver was named Aug 2nd 1
Unknown Fair
01.365 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1825 Russell, M.B. Samuel Fales Hazard U.S.N. Portrait of Samuel Fales Hazard, U.S.N. Male with brown hair, parted on side, hazel eyes, full
beard. Wearing naval uniform; navy blue with gold buttons, gold epaulets and stand-up collar
with gold braid. In oval-shaped frame, on wine colored velvet with
Sturgis, Martha
Hazard, Mrs.
Excellent
01.366 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Portrait of Henry Parkman Sturgis. Male with dark brown hair, parted on right side, blue eyes,
long sideburns, wearing black jacket and vest, White shiort with stand up collar, black bow tie
at throat. Dark background. In oval shaped frame, on wine colore
Sturgis, Martha
Hazard, Mrs.
Excellent
01.367 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Unknown Miss Carpenter Miss Carpenter, profile, silhouette, features drawn in dark brown ink of woman wearing a cap.
Gold colored oval frame.
Terry, Roderick, Rev.
Dr.
Good
01.368 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Unknown Woman Face of a woman with dark eyes, in small brooch-type frame. Terry, Frederick, Dr.
Rev.
Good
01.369 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Colonial Soldier Colonial soldier, full length pose, subject is dressed in Revolutionary War military uniform,
white epaulets, red jacket with blue cuffs, blue stand-up collar, white trousers, black shoes,
holding rifle with right hand, white tent in background, light bac
Unknown Good
01.37 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Stephen DeBlois Miniature of Stephen DeBlois. Subject is turned toward right; powered hair, brown eyes, blue
coat with gold buttons, floral print vest, white flouce. Background is stippled with white column,
red swag, and gold tassles.
Unknown Excellent
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
01.371 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untiltled Portrait of a woman with blue eyes, brown hair brushed back and decorated with flowers,
wearing pearls around neck; blue dress with square neckline, pink roses and lace. In oval
copper brooch-type frame.
Unknown Excellent
01.372 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Unknown male with green eyes, reddish-brown hair falls in whisps across forehed, wearing
black jacket, pink tinged shirt. Background is tones of pink and gold. Subject is facing right.
Unknown Excellent
01.373 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Mrs. James Portrait of Mrs. James, elderly woman with blue eyes; wearing a frilly mcap of white gauze, tied
on top of head with black ribbon, black shawl around shoulders over white scarf. Dark yellow
background.
Ellis, Martha, Mrs. Excellent
01.374 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Mrs. Joshua Ellis Miniature of Mrs. Joshua Ellis. Woman with blue eyes, dark brown hair, parted in the middle
with curls at both sides pf face; wearing a "heart-shaped" bonnet trimmed with lace, blue bow
on top of bonnet, tied under chin with a blue bow. White scarf around
Ellis, Joshua, Mrs. Excellent
01.375 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Male with blue eyes, brown hair parted on right; wearing dark blue jacket with large collar and
gold buttons, black vest and bow-tie, white shirt with stand-up collar, gold stick pin. Oval cut-
out on back of frame has swatch of braided, brown, hair.
Unknown Excellent
01.376 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1810 Unknown Thomas Hornsby Miniature portrait of Thomas Hornsby (1765-1857). Three quarter profile, facing right; brown
hair, brown eyes, yellow jacket, white vest, shirt with tie at neck.
Unknown Excellent
1.377 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Unititled Miniature portrait of a man, facing front, blond hair, blue eyes; wearing white shirt with stand
up collar, black coat and tie, gray background.
Unknown Good
01.378 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Unknown Mrs. Hill Miniature portrait of Mrs. Hill. Three-quarter pose of woman facing left, with brown eyes, short
brown hair partd in middle covering ears, blakc dress with white two layered collar trimmed
with white lace, red square brooch at neck, grey background.
Van Deursen Family Good
01.664 Drawing undated Unknown Captain James Cook Pen and ink drawing in a white mat with a yellow gel covering and black tape frame. Picture
depicts Captain James Cook in uniform with forest and palm trees in background. Caption
reads: Captain James Cook, F.R.S.
Unknown Fair
01.698 Painting undated Unknown Close Engagement Picture depicts two ships battling broadside of each other. One flies the American flag. Two
gold stripes painted around picture, which is set against black background. Wood frame is
painted brown-gold. Matched to "Preparing for Engagement" #01.685
Unknown Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
01.699 Painting undated Biesel, Charles Untitled Watercolor painting of Waites Wharf depicts 3 docked sailboats and heir reflections in the
water. Buildings in the background.
Arnold, Harold, Mrs. Fair
01.7 Drawing 1865 Stanton, S.W. Newport Drawing of steamboat, the "Newport", in black ink. Small sailing ship off starboard bow.
Drawing is matted in white and in a black frame. Drawing is paired with #01.701. The framer
for both was John M. Wiseman, a gilder and framer from Newport. Removed fr
Unknown Excellent
01.701 Drawing circa 1865 Stanton, S.W. Newport Black and white drawing depicts the steamboat "Newport". A buoy floats in the corner of the
picture and a small sailing ship sails off the bow. At the right reads: "Newport: Built 1865 at
Greenpoint, LI. Hull of wood, by John Enolist son, Length of keel 3
Unknown Good
01.707 Drawing undated Stanford, Nathaniel Ship Henry of Newport Three masted ship flies black and orange banners. American flag at stern; scribbled green-
brown ocean beneath; pale green diamonds border the drawing. Heavy black wooden frame
has gold strip painted on inside edge. Written on top of drawing: Ship Henry of
Unknown Fair
01.79 Drawing Undated Black and white sketch of Newport when occupied by the French; view is from the Harbor; no
frame.
Unknown Fair
01.83 Drawing undated Cerio, Mabel Norman Lydia Redmond Black and white sketch of Lydia Smallwood Redmond facing front, fading to shoulders. Copper
colored frame with needlework on back, slightly tarnished. Mrs. Henry Redmond (d. 1904).
"MNC" in lower left corner, perhaps Mabel Noram Cerio?
Unknown Excellent
01.837 Drawing 1786-1840 Saint-Memin, Charles
B.J.F. de
Christopher G. Champlin Sepia-toned drawing of Hon. Christopher Grant Champlin, (1786-1840), facing right. Wearing
white wig with pony tail, frilly collar and coat. Round drawing with white mat in square frame of
dark wood.
Unknown Excellent
01.845 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Unititled Miniature painting of a little boy with curly, shoulder length blond hair, sitting on a chair; blue
background; ornate oval gold frame. Boy is the grandson of Henry Redmond.
Unknown Excellent
01.846 Painting,
Miniature
1893-1965 Pickett, Frederick A. Avis Robinson Miniature of Avis Robinson (1893-1965) profile, right side of face. Woman with short, dark,
brown hair, white dress, background is lilac and cream. Inscribed on back of frame, "Avis W.
Robinson 1893-1965 by Frederick A. Pickett. Bequeathed by her to the N
Robinson, Avis W. Excellent
01.847 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Mrs. Hill Miniature oil painting of a woman: short, brown hair parted in middle; brown eyes; lace shawl.
Light blue background. Square leather folding frame, brown velvet inside. Small red square
brooch at neck.
Van Deursen Family Excellent
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
01.852 Drawing 1763-1833 George Gibbs Profile of George Gibbs (1763-1833), facing right; short hair with scraggly sideburns, high
collar with knotted tie, dark coat, gray background. Round tarnished gold and wood frame. On
back: "GEO. GIBBS/T.H. to S.E. 5 mo. 28. 1817". Chretien of Paris comp
Unknown Excellent
01.862 Painting undated Newell, John Perry Untitled Scene of Newport from beach, shows several sailboats and sailing ships on water, 4 men
launching a rowboat in lower right corner, shoreline of Newport in background. Mounted on
white paper; dark wood frame.
Unknown Excellent
01.956 Painting 1802 Fedi, Guiseppe The Hercules Courtenay Sailing ship has American flag with 16 stars at stern, brownish water; underneath "The
Hercules Courtenay of Newport, Captain Henry Hudson, 1802"; black frame. Ship was owned
by Newport firm, Gibbs and Channing; was captured on a voyage to Spain in 1801 b
Unknown Excellent
01.957 Painting after 1822 Corne, Michele Felice Sloop in Heavy Sea Shows rough seas of gray-green water, small wooden boat with 2 sails, 3 men on board,
British flag at top of mast, sky is gray, 3 seagulls at lower right corner.
Unknown Excellent
01.96 Painting undated Unknown Unititled Painting of Newport Harbor and shoreline shows sailing boats in water, a rowboat, crew team,
2 horse and buggy teams, 2 people riding horses; people walking out pier to yacht club;
steamboat coming in from left. Sample painting is at Kirby., Inc. on Belle
Unknown Fair
01.961 Painting 1835 Johnston, Robert Untitled Watercolor view of Newport from Tammany Hill: beige sky, green fields and trees, farmhouse
with 2 red chimneys in center; dog with yellow collar and picnic basket in right foreground.
Powel, Mary
Johnston, Mrs.
Good
01.97 Drawing circa 1850 Sisson Rhode Island Windmill Brown pen & ink sketch of windmill, arms at left; plain white behind structure, glass sketched
in; mushroom and frog at bottom left corner; wood frame painted gold. See also #1885.4
"Peninary" sketched in under artist's name (difficult to make out)
Unknown Good
01.973 Painting 1804 Fedi, Guiseppe Telemachus -- Boston, Going into
Leghorn
Shows two-masted sailing ship, has American flag with 15 stars at stern, navy blue flag with 15
stars at top of front mast; several ships in the background; brown, murky water, gray-blue sky;
matted on brown paper, wood frame. See also: #01.956
Unknown Excellent
11.1.3 Painting circa 1837 Unknown Alexander MacGregor Family Portrait of Alexander MacGregor Family. Central figure is Mr. MacGregor; Mrs. MacGregor
wears white bonnet with light blue bow; four children; daughter stands by Mr. MacGregor with
green dress and red necklace; two of the boys dressed alike in black suits
McGregor, Alexander Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
11.2.1 Painting circa 1845 Stuart, Jane Mrs. William Bailey Portrait of Mrs. William Bailey, nee Sarah Brayton (1787-1854). Half length porttrait, subject
faces to left; hands folded on lap, two rings on left hand; wearing white bonnet which is
gathered in front, has bows on top and on the right side; black dress
Bailey, William
Conway, Mrs.
11.3.1 Painting undated Unknown Lafayette's Home Large building behins trees in background; dark green, open pasture with cows and sheep to
the left. Also single figure by shee; two other figures seen in the distance to the right; light blue
sky with white clouds. Artist is an unknown French painter.
Swinburne, Elizabeth Fair
11.3.2 Painting undated Unknown Lafayette's Home Mansion with four rounded towers surrounded by trees; open lawn in front with dirt walkway;
man, woman, and child walk towards house; two dogs play on lawn; several figures outside
house.
Swinburne, Elizabeth Good
15.2.1 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Catherine Wickham Miniature portrait of Catherine Wickham facing left. Brown eyes, brown hair with grey at
temples. Brown hair comb on top of braided, twist. High-collared, black dress. Background is
blue at top edge and brown at bottom edge.
Pattison, Mrs. Excellent
16.3.1 Painting before 1850 Unknown Robert B. Cranston Portrait of Robert B. Cranston, half-length protrait; subject faces to the left and sits ina chair
with his left arm resting on a table with a sword on it. Red hair with bushy sideburns. Appears
to be in uniform; black jacket with double-breasted gold but
Atkinson, Mary A.,
Mrs.
Fair
16.4 Painting circa 1861 Newell, John Perry Lime Rock Light Dark blue-black ocean and sky; two sail boats near shoreline, the center shows figure at back
end of boat which has one sail; other boat is to the right and bigger; to the left, there is a white
house; other building also seen in background.
Terry, Roderick Good
17.3 Drawing 1750-1775 Unknown Untitled Portrait of Captain Elnathan Hammond. Bust-length portrait, subject faces to right; white wig;
round grey eyes, lips turned downward; wearing red jacket showing three big buttons; window
in background viewing town and church steeple. Captain Elnathan Hamm
Richardson, George
H.
Good
17.4 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Miniature memorial watercolor on oval shaped ivory, smaller than frame, woman dressed in
high-waisted brown dress stands to right to tomb bearing inscription, "I mourn thy virtues lost
to me."
Wilder, Frank, Mrs. Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
18.1.1 Painting 1667-1718 Feke, Robert John Gidley Sr. Portrait of John Gidley Sr. (1886-1718). Three-quarter length portrait; standing facing frontl
wearing a white blouse with hanging collar and a maroon-brown jacket; also has a gold-orange
wrap around right shoulder. Right hand holds the wrap across lower
Morell, Edward, Mrs. Good
18.1.2 Painting before 1752 Feke, Robert John Gidley, Jr. Portrait of John Gidley, Jr. (1700-1744) in a three-quarter length portrait facing the right. His
right hand is at his waist, while the left hand leans on an edge; dressed in a white blouse with
flared cuffs, a tan vest with orange-gold trim along the but
Morell, Edward, Mrs.
19.1.1 Painting,
Miniature
1774-1848 Unknown Edward Arnold Tayer Miniature portrait of Edward Arnold Tayer (1774-1848). Brown eyes, powdered hair, white shirt
with tie at neck, black vest, brown jacket, stippled blue background. He elimninated Arnold
from his name after Benedict Arnold's treason.Oval shaped copper fram
Miss Tayer Excellent
21.1.1 Painting circa 1865 Lincoln, James Sullivan Governor Charles C. Van Zandt Portrait of Governor Charles Collins Van Zandt (1830-1894). Half-length protrait facing right;
sitting in red chair holding a piece of paper in his left hand. The right fist rests on the arm of the
chair; short hair, a mustache and bushy sideburns. He is
Potter, Charles, Mrs. Good
22.3 Painting undated Unknown Sylvia The ship "Sylvia" at sea; the name "Sylvia" is printed on the ship's body and on a flag flying
above the sails; US ensign at boat's stern; several figures seen working on the ship; three
seagulls flying low near the water; background sky is cloudy; sailbo
Diggles, J., Rev. Good
22.5.1 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1845 Unknown Stanton Peckham Miniature of Stanton Peckham (1814-1869). Profile of young man with reddish-brown hair, blue
eyes, wearing dark blue jacket, white shirt with dark blue at throat. Oval-shaped gold-toned
frame. Stanton Peckham was a Newport resident and City Treasurer in 1
Peckham, Elizabeth
B.
Good
24.1.2 Painting circa 1900 Unknown George Champlin Mason Portrait of George Champlin Mason (1820-1894). Bust portrait facing left, blondish-brown hair
and mustache, blue eyes, wearing a white shirtm black jacket, bowtie and a maroon vest.
Mason, George C.
Jr., Mrs.
Fair
24.1.3 Drawing 05/12/800 Saint-Memin, Charles
B.J.F. de
Christopher Grant Champlin. Profile bust in black and white; portrait of Christopher Grant Champlin. Profile bust in black and
white; subject faces left; short hair on top, long in back and tied in bow; shirt ruffles protrude
from jacket. Artist known for his mechanically reproduced
Mason, George C.
Jr., Mrs.
Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
24.2.1 Painting 1812-1882 Staigg, Richard Morrell David King Portrait of David King (1812-1882). Bust-length portrait, subject faces to right, wears black
jacket and tie with high stock collar; grey hair and balding pate; brown eyes, slight smile.
Portrait is copy of the painting by Staigg, original is at Redwood L
Armstrong, Maitland
E., Mrs.
Good
24.6.1 Painting,
Miniature
1731-1805 Unknown Christopher Champlin Miniature painting of Christopher Champlin (1731-1805). Profile of male with curly, dark, brown
hair; blue eyes, white shirt with frills at the neck, black coat. Printed beneath portrait: "No. 20.
30. C" Papwer glued on back: "Christopher Champlin (5). Di
Mason, George
Champlin, Mrs.
Fair
24.6.2 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Mrs. George Champlin Mason Miniature painting of three-quarter profile of female with brown eyes, brown hair parted in
middle, pulled back, falling in curls on shoulders and back, wearing beads in hair and white
dress.
Mason, George
Champlin, Mrs.
Excellent
25.1.2 Painting circa 1750 Feke, Robert Capatin Isaac Stelle Full length portrait of Capatin Isaac Stelle (1714-1763). Facing left, standing with his right hand
tucked inside his jacket at his waist and his left hand is perched on his hip. He is wearing a
white ruffled shirt, a maroon brown under jacket, and a dark
Sayer, Mary A.
25.1.3 Painting circa 1750 Feke, Robert Mrs. Isaac Stelle Portrait of Mrs. Isaac Stelle, nee Penelope Goodson is sitting outdoors; full-length portrait
facing right; her left arm is touching her face. While her right is resting on her thigh holding a
small sprig of whild berries. Her dress is blue with white lac
Sayer, Mary A.
26.1.1 Painting circa 1850 Stuart, Jane Mrs. Mary Easton Woolsey Portrait of Mrs. Mary Easton Woolsey. Half-length facing left, blue eyes, brown hair pulled back
with black lace veil. black dress with short sleeves and white lace trim; red pin in middle of
bustline; her right hand is resting over her left arm.
Allen, Joseph Good
26.1.2 Painting circa 1900 Unknown Joseph Allen Oval bust portrait of Joseph Allen facing slightly to the right; short whitish-grey hair with
receding hair line; dressed in black jacket and tie. white shirt with collar turned up. Deep set
brown eyes.
Allen, Joseph Excellent
26.1.3 Painting circa 1850 Stuart, Jane Damaris Allen Chace Bust length oval portrait of Damaris Allen Chace (1806-1857). Subject faces slightly to right;
short black hair ornamented with black hanging beads; wearing black dress with lace about the
neckline and a brooch in the middle; also has red shawl draped aro
Allen, Joseph Fair
26.1.4 Painting 1840 Unknown Clarica G. Simons Full-length portrait of Clarica G. Simons at age seven. Subject is standing holding a rose in
right hand and leash in left; white poodle sits by her side. Clarica is wearing yellow dress and
black shoes. Subject later became Mrs. Clarica Gardiner Simons A
Allen, Joseph Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
26.1.5 Painting 1812-1888 Stuart, Jane Damaris Chase and Samuel Allen Oval bust portrait of Damaris Chase Allen (1859-1904) and Samuel Allen (1858-1901) as
children, son and daughter of Samuel Allen (1829-1905) and Clarica Simons Allen (d. 1904).
Left child has brown hair pulled back; child on right has curly, shoulder blon
Allen, Joseph Good
26.1.6 Painting circa 1840 Stuart, Jane Samuel Allen Portrait of Samuel Allen (1829-1905). Three-quarter length portrait of Samuel allen (1829-
1905) facing right; brown hair and full beard and mustache; his right arm is at his waist and his
left ar, holds a book upward on a table; four other books are on th
Allen, Joseph Good
26.1.7 Painting circa 1850 Stuart, Jane Mrs. Clarica G. Simons Allen Three-quarter portrait of Mrs. Clarica Gardiner Simons Allen; wearing white wedding gown and
thin lace veil; brown hair pulled back and up; her right fingers red on a red table and her left
hand grasps white material, probably part of her gown. Subject wa
Allen, Joseph Good
26.2 Painting 1792-1872 Unknown Captain Thomas Brownell Half Portrait of Captain Thomas Brownell (1792-1872) facing right; reddish-brown hair,
receding hairline, and long sideburns; holding red and gold telescope in hands; background of
dark, stormy sky with ocean to left and white building on the right. Subje
Sherman, Thomas Good
27.2.1 Painting,
Miniature
1767 Unknown John Banister Miniature painting of John Banister (1744-1807). Three-quarter profile, gray eyes, hair lightly
powered, rolled above ears and in back, wearing white shirt with gold, printed vest, red
collarless jacket with gold buttons, facing right. In a brooch frame.
Sayer, Mary Excellent
30.6.1 Painting,
Miniature
1768-1840 Unknown Christopher Grant Champlin Three quarter profile of Christopher Grant Champlin (1768-1840). Facing right, brown eyes,
powdered hair, wearing white shirt with frills, brown waist coat.
Mason, George
Champlin III, Mrs.
Excellent
30.6.2 Painting,
Miniature
1772-1847 Unknown Mrs. Christopher Grant Champlin Minitature painting of Mrs. Christopher Grant Champlin (1772-1847) in three-quarter profile,
faacing left. Blue eyes, reddish-brown hair rolled high and back from face, covered with a
draping white gauze cap, white gauze scarf around shoulders tucked into
Mason, George
Champlin III, Mrs.
Good
30.6.3 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Peggy Champlin Miniature painting of Peggy Champlin facing left, brown eyes, powdered hair, rolled high,
brown curls falling voer shoulders; white gauze gown trimmed with blue; gauze scarf around
neck. Greenish background. In gold toned frame with oval cut-out on back c
Mason, George
Champlin III, Mrs.
Excellent
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Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
30.7.1 Painting,
Miniature
1830 Goodrich, Sarah Unknown VanDeursen Woman Miniature painting of a VanDeursen woman. A young woman with brown eyes, brown hair,
parted in middle with curls on top of head, wearing a black dress with puffed sleeves. Lace at
cuffs and neckline, matching brooch and earrings of black and silver.
De Peyster,
Frederick, Mrs.
Excellent
30.7.2 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Unknown Van Deursen Lady Miniature painting of a Van Deursen lady, in three-quarter pose. Young woman turned toward
right, brown eyes, brown hair parted in middle, braid on top of head, on long curl on each side
of face, wearing a black v-neck gown, gathered at shoulders.
De Peyster,
Frederick, Mrs.
Good
30.7.3 Drawing undated Unknown Van Deursen Miniature three-quarter pose of gentleman (Van Deursen?), hair parted on left, wearing jacket,
vest, shirt and tie. Drawing is in double frame with #30.7.2.
De Peyster,
Frederick, Mrs.
Excellent
31.5 Painting circa 1735 Feke, Robert Reverend Nathaniel Clapp Bust portrait of Reverend Nathaniel Clapp. White shirt with black vestment; bust is oval.
Inscription beneath oval reads, Attributed to Robert Feke by early conservator; attribution
warrants considerable study.
United
Congregational
Church
31.7.1 Painting undated Unknown James Henry Atkinson Bust length portrait of James Henry Atkinson. Subject is turned slightly to the right; short light-
brown hair and blue eyes; grey dress with white lace around sleeves; collar of dress is outlined
in black. Painting was removed from building to be cleaned
Atkinson, Louise Fair
31.7.2 Painting undated Unknown Elizabeth Webster Atkinson Oval portrait of Elizabeth Webster Atkinson. Subject faces to the right; young girl with light
brown hair pulled back and curled at shoulders; wears white dress with white polka dots and a
blue bow on each sleeve; holds three pink roses in one hand.
Atkinson, Louise Good
32.7 Painting undated Stuart, Jane George Washington Painting of the first president of the United States, George Washington painted on wood by
Jane Stuart.
Terry, Roderick, Dr.
36.2 Painting 1785-1862 King, Charles Bird Reverend Walter Cranston Portrait of Reverend Walter Cranston. Light face and white shirt stand out against dark
background; subject appears young. See letter from Frank F. Starr, July 23, 1929 to this
society.
Middlesex County
Historical Society
Fair
38.1 Painting before 1938 Pansing, Fred S.S. Providence Painting of large steamboat; "Providence" written on ship in red letters in center; front of boat
reads: "Fall River Line" also in red; eight flags on ship; many passengers visible; greenish-blue
water; sailboat in background to left. This painting Adopte
Haag, A.F. Excellent
40.1.1 Painting undated Unknown Samuel O. Auchmuty Half-length portrait, Samuel O. Auchmuty wearing a high collar with black and gray striped vest
and black double-breasted jacket; colorful face, blue eyes, and short red hair.
Tucker, Samuel A.,
Mrs.
Good
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40.1.2 Painting undated Unknown Harriet B. Auchmuty Half-length portrait of Harriet B. Auchmuty (1791-1825) wearing transparent white bonnet with
bow under chin and one on top, black dress with double lacing around neckline and a
rectangular pin in center. Red shawl hanging around arms, barown hair under b
Tucker, Samuel A.,
Mrs.
Fair
40.2.1 Painting 1817-1881 Staigg, Richard Morrell Mrs. Simon Newton Bust-length portrait of Mrs. Simon Newton, subject turned to the right; brown eyes, short black
hair which curls at ends; black dress trimmed with white lace around neckline. Also wearing a
white scarf with green designs, held by round red pin in center.
Newton, E., Mrs. Good
42.2.1 Painting circa 1850 Stuart, Jane Sarah Hughes with Cat Oval half-length portrait of Sarah Hughes with a cat. Subject is a young girl, with long brown
braided hair with light blue bow at end. Pink dress trimmed with lace; on the right is a grey and
white cat with red ribbon around neck; holding cat with both a
Hughes, Catherine Good
42.3 Painting circa 1850 Kensett, John Frederick Untitled View of ocean inlet; crescent-shaped beach area; center of stone building on rocks jutting out
from beach; land in background on both right and left sides; several small rocks protruding
from bright blue water. Attributed to John Frederick. Fort Brown, kn
Spark, V., Mrs. Good
42.4 Painting 1894 Richards, William Trost Untitled View of ocean rolling onto shore; two sailboats seen in distance; sun breaking through grey
clouds.
Baker, Floyd E. Good
42.6.1 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Harriet Vernon Miniature painting of Miss Harriet Vernon, daughter of Samuel Vernon. Woman with blue eyes,
reddish-brown hair braided on top of head, hair combed around face in front, wearing reddish-
brown dress, white lace scarf around shoulders, gold beads and cross.
Olmstead, Grace Excellent
44.2 Painting circa 1875 Unknown Dr. Samuel Ward Francis Oval bust-length portrait of Dr. Samuel Ward Francis; receding hairline, brown hair, mustache
and partial beard. Black suit, white shirt with red stickpin under bow tie. Subject lived in
Newport, RI from 1863 until his death in 1886.
Elliott, John, Mrs. Fair
47.3 Painting circa 1900 Unknown Silas Sisson Half-length portrait of Silas Sisson, subject faces to left, appears to sit at a desk; short light-
brown hair; wearing black jacket, vest and bow tie. White shirt with collar turned up, left arm
rests on chair and his right arm perches on desk; slight gri
Easterbrooks, Harold
K.
Good
47.6.1 Painting,
Miniature
1799 Malbone, Edward Greene Catherine Fry Miniature painting of Catherine Fry (1780-1858). Left profile of young woman with hazel eyes,
and brown hair that is pulled back and up into a knot. Ears are exposed, wearing gold earrings,
a white dress with "v" neckline edged with lace. Copper-toned fra
Hazard, Marie Louise Excellent
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50.1.1 Painting circa 1717 Partridge, Nehemiah Benjamin Ellery, Sr. Three-quarter length portrait of Benjamin Ellery, Sr. (1669-1746) , facing left. Holding cane in
right hand; left arm is holding a black hat at his side and his left hand is gloved, holding the
other glove. Wearing a grey coat buttoned twice at waist and
Grossman, George
A., Mrs.
50.1.2 Painting circa 1717 Partridge, Nehemiah Benjamin Ellery, Jr. Half-length portrait of Benjamin Ellery, Jr (1705-1722). facing to the right; right hand is holding
a compass and left hand is at his waist. Wearing light blue suit with white shirt, collar is folded
in pleats and hangs, wears white wig. Subject is the so
Grossman, George
A., Mrs.
Good
50.1.3 Painting circa 1717 Partridge, Nehemiah William Ellery Half length portrait of William Ellery (1701-1764) facing front; right hand holding book open and
letft hand is at his waist; wearing grey suit and white short with collar folded in pleats and
hanging, also wearing a wig. Father of the Declaration of Inde
Grossman, George
A., Mrs.
50.1.4 Painting circa 1717 Partridge, Nehemiah Mrs. Benjamin Ellery Three-quarter portrait of Mrs. Benjamin Ellery (1677-1742) nee Abigail Wilkins. Standing,
facing right; her left hand is holding a white and red rose and her left arm is casually bent at
her waistline; she is wearing a grey black dress decorated with lace
Grossman, George
A., Mrs.
50.1.5 Painting circa 1756 Blackburn, Joseph Benjamin Ellery III Half-length portrait of Benjamin Ellery III (1725-1799) facing left; white collar, green vest with
brown-gold design; pink-red jacket showing six round buttons. Subject is the son of William
Ellery. Signed the Declaration of Independence. Reference: Direc
Grossman, George
A., Mrs.
51.2.1 Painting 1929 Unknown Dr. Roderick Terry Profile portrait, Dr. Roderick Terry, sitting at a table in library reading a book; magnifying glass
on table; wearing glasses, dark suit, shirt and blue tie; bald on top of head, white hair, long
sideburns and mustache. Painted from photograph in 1929. D
Terry Estate Good
51.2.2 Painting undated Unknown Mrs. Roderick Terry Portrait of Linda Marquand Terry (Mrs. Roderick Terry). Three-quarter portrait of subject in a
light blue, green, and white gown. Gown is very full and collar appears to be stiff lace; short
brown hair; dark green and brown background. White flower on the
Terry Estate Good
51.3 Drawing 1868 Peckham, Augustus Felix Miss Ruth Franklin Portrait of Miss Ruth Franklin. Oval bust-length portrait, subject faces to the right; subject is a
young girl with hair pulled back with headband; dress about shoulders; thin necklace; black
and gray chalk on white paper. Completed in Newport, RI.
Franklin, Ruth Good
53.2.1 Painting undated Unknown Mrs. Sarah Congdon Hazard Portrait of Mrs. Sarah Congdon Hazard. Head tilted to the right; black hair pulled back, big
brown eyes, blue-green dress with white lace collar. Gold chain necklace wrapped three times
and balck pin abve buttons on dress. Subject was the wife of Captain
Peaslee, Sarah
Hazard
Good
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53.3 Painting circa 1740 Unknown John Potter and Family Portrait of John Potter (1716-1787) and his family including three women and a young black
servant. Half length portraits of four main figures, who are grouped around an oval tea table
with a blue and white porcelain tea set and a silver tea pot on it. Wo
Winters, Esther L. Good
55.1.2 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Miniature painting of gentleman with white hair parted on the left, full, white, beard, and white
mustache. Gold wire-rimmed glasses, white shirt, blue bow tie, black vest and jacket. Oval-
haped silver frame.
Franklin, Susan B. Excellent
55.2.1 Painting circa 1850 Stuart, Jane William Gardner Bailey at Eight
Years
Portrait of William Gardner Bailey, aged 8. Half length portrait of the boy sitting at a desk in a
green chair. Pencil is in his right hand, wearing a white shirt with black bow tie and balck
jacket; books on shelf behind chair.
Bailey, William
Conway, Mrs.
Good
56.1.2 Painting 1832 Stuart, Jane Thomas Robinson Hunter Half length portrait of Thomas Robinson Hunter (1809-1890). Hunter is sitting at a table with
his body turned left, facing straight. He is dressed in a black suit with white shirt and black
bowtie. Left hand wears a white glove. right hand holds a glove.
Dunn, Robert Fair
61.2.1 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1850 Cerio, Mabel Norman Mrs. Henry Redmond Miniature painting of Mrs. Henry Redmond. Blonde hair piled on top of head, blue eyes,
background is mixture of pink and blue. Oval miniature in square frame.
Unknown Excellent
62.4.1 Painting,
Miniature
1924 Redmond, Lydia Susan Bliss Miniature painting of a young woman with blue eyes, brown, upswept hairstyle, low cut, white
dress with blue shawl over one shoudler. Print background of pink and blue.
Bliss, Susan Excellent
62.5 Painting,
Miniature
undated Redmond, Lydia Mrs. George Bliss Miniature painting of Mrs. George Bliss. Three quarter pose of seated woman facing right,
lavender eyes, greyish hair piled in waves on top of head, blue-lavender dress with v-neck,
elbow length sleeves, pearl necklace and earrings, head leaning on hand,
Unknown Excellent
62.6 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Untitled Miniature painting of woman wearing ornate 19th century gown, decorated with pearls, 3-
strand pearl choker, sheer veil. Reddish brown hair, blue background. Oval gold frame with
chain, maroon velvet on back.
Unknown Excellent
64.4.1 Painting undated Unknown Old Stone Mill Old stone mill in center; man in foreground holds rake and dog runs behind him; two cows in
lower right corner; church with steeple behind mill to right; water, boats, and mountains in the
right background; large stone house to the left.
Greene, Luella Fair
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65.2.1 Painting circa 1836 Evans, J.G. USS Delaware Ship tilted to the left because of stormy sea; waves very dark and smashing against ship; dark
grey sky. "USS Delaware comm. Dan T. Patterson. Off the coast of America, homeward
bound, 1836" printed along the bottom.
Ryan, John Barry Fair
65.2.2 Painting circa 1836 Evans, J.G. Untitled "The situation of the Delaware 15 minutes after she was first struck by the white squall loosing
all our sails" written at bottom in yellow. Signed "J.G. Evans" in right corner. Ship tilted to right
with sails torn; waves beating against ship; blue-black
Ryan, John Barry Fair
65.2.3 Painting undated Unknown Naval Engagement of the War of
1812
Naval engagement of the War of 1812. The USS Ranger and the HMS Drake at battle both
tilting to right; right ship has two American flags, left ship has one orange flag; clouds of smoke
between ships; green-black sea; dark, grey sky in upper right corner;
Ryan, John Barry Good
66.3.1 Painting,
Miniature
1901 Pickett, Frederick A. Avis W. Robinson PMiniature painting of Avis Whittemore Robinson as a child. Facing front, brown eyes, brown
hair, white bow in hair, wearing white gauze dress, bare shoudlers. Dark brown background.
Robinson, Avis Excellent
67.1 Painting 1866 Thorndike, George Quincy Hanging Rock Large painting with huge "hanging rock" to the right with grazing sheep on pasture below rock;
two figures near stream which runs along bottom of painting; ocean view in background with
many sailboats; beach behind "hanging rock." Hanging rock is a famous
Thorndike, Isabelle,
Mrs.
Good
67.2.1 Painting,
Miniature
1796 Malbone, Edward Greene Nathaniel Pearce Miniature of Nathaniel Pearce with powdered hair, blue eyes, wearing red printed vest with
frills at neck and black jacket. Shaded blue background, oval-shaped copper frame. From
Accessions Book Jan 1967 - Feb 1978, p. 18, " Malbone miniature of Nathaniel
Pearce, Warren A.,
Mrs.
Excellent
69.1 Painting circa 1900 Birkhead, Caroline Hall,
Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe Three quarter portrait of Julia Ward Howe. Howe is seated in a chair and aged. She is dressed
in a white and yellow veil and gown. Pin at neck with blue and white beads. Right hand has
two rings. The background is blue and back. Donor is the granddaughter
Birkhead, Caroline
Hall, Mrs.
Good
71.2.1 Painting circa 1845 Fisher, Alvan Daniel Tisdale Bust length portrait, of Daniel Tisdale. Tisdale faces to the right, dressed in a black vest, jacket
and bowtie with white shirt. His short hair is brushed back. Eyes are hazel.
Perkins, Nellie
Thatcher, Mrs.
Fair
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72.1 Painting circa 1893 Robbins, Lucy Lee The Children of William Rogers
Morgan
Portrait of William Rogers Morgan Children.Two of the sisters are holding hands. The center
girl is facing left; the girl on left wearing white dress. A brother is sitting to the right abd wearing
a black dress with lace around the collar. W.R. Morgan own
Womrath, Robert,
Mrs.
Good
72.3.1 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1820 Unknown Margaret Julia Smith Miniature painting of margaret Julia Smith. A young woman with brown eyes, brown hair curled
on top of head, curls hanging down over shoulders, wearing golden earrings, pink dress
trimmed with white lace on bodice, black coird with pendant at neck. Blue s
Crossley, Archibald,
Mrs.
Excellent
73.3.1 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1830 Unknown Nicholas Hazard Miniature profile of Nicholas Hazard (1770-1848). Brown eyes, sparse, brown hair, grey side
burns; wearing a black coat, white shirt with stand-up collar. Background is shaded blue; gold
toned frame. See Newport History, Fall 1973, p.105.
Hart, Stanley D., Mrs. Good
75.2.1 Painting circa 1853 Healy, George Peter
Alexander
Mrs. Charles.C. Van Zandt Half lenght portrait of Mrs. Charles.C. Van Zandt (nee Azarelia Greene). Her head is tilted
slightly to the right. Her black hair is pulled back and up with red and green flowers. Gown is
sleeveless and maroon with lace hanging and covering the bustline w
Winthrop, G., Mrs. Good
76.1.1 Painting,
Miniature
1796 Malbone, Edward Greene John Handy Miniature painting of John Handy in three-quarter pose with powdered hair, blue eyes; facing
toward right; wearing white shirt with tie at neck, printed blue and white vest, black coat. John
Handy was a major during the Revolution. On July 19, 1776 he rea
Excellent
77.2 Painting 1895 Bannister, Edward Mitchell View in Paradise Valley Landscape of rocky area; two pine trees to the left; other trees to right; bottom center there are
two cows grazing in grassy area below rocks; background of ocean in distance with several
ships; white, grey and light blue sky. Bannister was a black artis
Phelps, Henry, Mrs. Good
77.3 Painting 1835 Staigg, Richard Morrell Untitled Old stone mill with shadow; male and female holding umbrella stand by shadow on green
grass; willow tree to right; cow to left of stone mill; background of water with ships and island
with several houses and an American flag; also mountains visible beyond
Schwartz, B., Mrs. Good
77.4 Painting circa 1840 Unknown Maria Thurston Bust length portrait of Maria Thurston (1790-1849). Subject faces to the right. Blue eyes, short,
curly brown hair' wears black dress with transparent white lace veil and neckline.
Baker, Alfred Good
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78.2.1 Painting circa 1860 Richards, William Trost Untitled House on left surrounded by trees; ocean to the right; green lawn; driveway curves around
side of house. See 42.4; donor is granddaughter of W.T. Richards; painting was the summer
home of artist.
Price, Edith Good
78.2.2 Painting 1874 Richards, William Trost Untitled View of ocean, beach and rocky wall, four seagulls in flight on the left and three seagulls flying
over ocean to the right. See #42.4; donor is granddaughter of artist.
Price, Edith Good
78.8 Painting 1977 Perry, John Richard U.S.S. Oliver Hazard Perry Depicts USS Oliver Hazard Perry FFG-7 at sea; blue water, gray sky, wood frame. Commissioning Crew
of the U.S.S. Oliver
Hazard Perry
Excellent
79.2.1 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1790 Unknown Jane Deblois Miniature painting of Jane Deblois in three quarter pose. Blue eyes, brown hair, wearing white
cap, tied with black ribbon, white scarf around neck, black dress. Black background.
Fox, Lillian Deblois,
Mrs.
Excellent
79.2.2 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1790 Unknown Stephen Deblois Miniature painting of Stephen Deblois (1735-1805) with powdered hair, blue eyes, wearing
white cravat tied around neck and dark brown jacket. Black background.
Fox, Lillian Deblois,
Mrs.
Excellent
79.2.3 Painting,
Miniature
1794-1835 Unknown Sarah Cookson Scott Miniature painting on Sarah Cookson Scott (1794-1835) facing front. Blue eyes, brown hair
parted in the middle, wearing white blouse with lace at collar and cuffs, black shawl around
shoulders, gold band on right hand. Gold and black carved frame, backgro
Fox, Lillian Deblois,
Mrs.
Excellent
79.3 Painting circa 1850 Stuart, Jane Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Jr. Bust length portrait of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Jr. Perry faces to the right, wearing
uniform with double breasted gold buttons; arms folded across his chest. Short black hair and
long sideburns. Subject is son of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.
Baldwin, Oliver
Hazard P.
Fair
90.1 Painting circa 1905 Pyle, Howard Mary Dyer Framed portrait of Mary Dyer on her way to execution, watched by bystanders. Mary Dyer was
hanged for her religious beliefs in Boston on June 1, 1660.
Dyer, George Lewis Excellent
90.2 Painting 1989 Roberge, Eveline Untitled Oil on canvas, of Newport Historical Society's Heritage Fair, 1989. On archival stretcher and
canvas. Framed 8/1991 while on loan to Arnold Art.
Roberge, Eveline Excellent
90.3.1 Painting Undated Unknown Untitled Oval rock with painted harbor scene of wharf, schooners in mid-distance, shoreline and
vegetation in foreground, not signed or dated.
Chester, Hawley and
Chester, Hawley,
Mrs.
Fair
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91.12.1A-B Painting,
Miniature
circa 1800 Malbone, Edward Greene George Washington Topham Oval miniature watercolor on ivory of George Washington Topham. Subject is turned slightly to
the left and wears a navy blue jacket with six buttons; white shirt white kerchief, thinning
reddish-brown hair, blue eyes,and ruddy complexionh. Oval window on
Brown, Ethel G. Good
91.7.28 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Oil on board, seascape showing lighthouse left of center, schooner right of center. Hole in top
center for hanging, heavy shellac overall. Inscribed verso: "Beavertail/Whale Rock/Lightship"
subject described in pencil on verso.
Banning, Alice C.
92.12.1 Drawing circa 1800 Corne, Michele Felice Untitled Linear ink drawing on paper of a woman hanging out the wash, while a small child looks on.
Puncture holes through the paper have been made along the lines of the drawing.
Good
92.12.2 Drawing circa 1800 Corne, Michele Felice Untitled Linear ink drawing on paper of three men engaged in conversation. Holes have been punched
through the paper all along the lines of the drawing. The men are standing in a semi-circle.
The two men facing the viewer appear to be wearing military regalia. The
Good
94.4.1 Painting 1818 Unidentified Hessian Artist Untitled Oil painting on canvas in gilt frame; view from top of Washington Square or "The Parade";
brick market is pictured at the bottom of the square; 2 groups of "promenaders" walking on
street.
Citizen's Bank Good
96.50.4 Drawing 1934 Manuel, Elton M. Untitled Ink drawing of Tomini Hill, looking south. Manuel, Elton M. Good
97.18.12 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Edward Clarke Portrait of a young man, Edward Clarke, wearing eyeglasses, a white button down shirt,
blackm coat and black bowtie. The painting is under a gold frame with an oval opening. The
miniature and frame is in a brown leather case with a maroon velvet lining. O
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Good
97.18.13 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Unknown T.F. Coggeshall Miniature portrait of a young man with red sideburns, blue coat, yellow vest and white shirt. His
right arm is propped up. The background is made up of blue sky, white clouds and green
curtains. The painting is oval and is placed in an ornate oval frame.
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Good
97.18.16 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Unknown Untitled Miniature portrait of a young man with black wavy hair wearing a black coat with high collar
and a white shirt also with a high collar. Miniature is in a silver oval frame. A small window
containing hair is on the back of the frame.
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Fair
97.18.17 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Unknown Untitled Gold frame, young man with a blue button. Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
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97.18.18 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Morrow, J.F. Untitled Miniature portrait of an older man with whitish hair wearing a black coat and white shirt and
collar. Miniature is in a brown leather case. Invory broken straight down the middle of the
protrait. Paper label glued topurple lining inside of case reads. "J.
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Poor
97.18.19 Painting,
Miniature
Undated Unknown Untitled Miniature portrait of a young man wearing a white shirt and collar and a blue coat with three
gold buttons. Miniature is in a brown leather case with ornate curvilinear designs and gold trim,
Interior of case is a deeo red velvet; the portrait is surround
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Good
97.18.20 Painting,
Miniature
1830 Dickinson, D. Untitled Miniature portrait of a woman wearing a black dress and draped with red fabric. Her dark hair
is curled and pinned up away from her face. The miniature is in a red leather case. Maker label
incorporated into silk lining inside case. Artist signature and d
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Good
97.18.8 Painting,
Miniature
undated Unknown Audley Clarke Miniature protrait of a Audley Clarke, facing left. He is wearing a black coat with a collar that
covers the back of his neck and a white shirt. The painting is oval in shape and rests in a
rectangular dark wood frame.
Chester, Helen
Cronkhite, Mrs.
Good
97.29.2 Painting 1798 June 09 Unknown Two sided gilded frame. Front of frame contains a painted copy of the Hammond and Adams
family coat of arms, complete with an American flag above a helmet of armor. First half of
framed document on back is a description and an explanation of the Hammond c
Thurston, Marie L.
98.8.3 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Watercolor of old stone mill; two cows to the right of the mill; harbor, Fort Adams in
background; four houses to the left of the mill.
Unknown
99.7.1-.49 Painting 1814 Gilpin, John Bernard Untitled Fourty eight watercolors of views around Newport. 99.7.42 is a drawing of a cow. All are in a
blue paper album. Booklet at front of album gives descriptions and locations of watercolors 1-
40.
Godfrey, Sophie B. Fair
99.7.42 Drawing 1814 Gilpin, John Bernard Untitled Drawing of a cow in a blue paper album with forty-eight watercolors of views of Newport. See
99.7.1-.49 for watercolors.
Godfrey, Sophie B. Fair
1884.1 Painting circa 1840 Howland, Benjamin Baker Henry Potter Portrait of Henry Potter (1786-1856). Male bust facing right; white shirt, black jacket; borwn
eyes and hair; slight smile. Subject was a grocer.
Newton, Edward Good
1885.1 Painting undated Unknown Oliver Hazard Perry Portrait of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819). Bust portrait facing left; short black
hair, brown eyes, full face with small mouth, white collar and white cloth-like necklace. Painting
depicts Perry when he was a midshipman. Painted on a pine boar
Powell, Mary
Elizabeth
Good
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1885.4 Painting circa 1870 Theibaut, C. Auguste A Rhode Island Windmill Oil painting of windmill, arms are to right of structure, gray background sky, 2 trees in lower
right corner, green grass.
Powell, Mary
Elizabeth
Fair
1886.1 Painting 1740-1750 Copley, John Singleton Mrs. Robert Stevens Portait painting of Mrs. Robert Stevens (1720-1802). Full length portrait; seated subject faces
left; long, dark-green dress with white trim on sleeves and neckline; left hand holds a book;
appears to be sitting in a straight-backed chair; coulmn and land
Samuel, Gyles
1886.2 Drawing 1791 Unknown Charles Gyles Half-length portrait of Charles Gyles (1779-1849) facing slightly to right; gray hair which is
shoulder length and curls upward, bangs; blue jacket with yellow buttons and a white double-
breasted vest with his right hand tucked inside; window in upper-rig
Samuel, Gyles Good
1887.1.1 Painting 1735-1812 King, Samuel Benjamin Mumford Portrait of Benjamin Mumford (1735-1812). Bust length portrait, subject faces to the right;
white collar and black jacket; brown eyes, thin brown hair, thin lips, colorful face. Subject was a
post rider during the American Revolution.
Mumford, J.B., Esq.
1887.1.2 Painting 1737-1809 King, Samuel Mrs. Benjamin Mumford Portrait of Mrs. Benjamin Mumford, nee Mary Shrieve (1737-1809). Bust length portrait;
subject faces to the left, wearing white bonnet with black ribbon, white scarf tucked inside a
black shawl; thin grey hair, brown eyes which are cast down, thin lips.
Mumford, J.B., Esq.
1887.2 Painting circa 1880 Buffum, Mary Ellen Townsend's Parlor Watercolor depicting the interior of Miss Ellen Townsend's home in Newport. The sideboard is
currently in the collections at redwood library. The tea table is at NHS in the brick market and
is attributed to John Townsend. Object was framed at the frame st
Newport, City of Excellent
1890.2 Painting,
Miniature
circa 1795 Unknown Abraham Touro Miniature painting of Abraham Touro (1774-1822). Brown eyes and hair, reaching to the
collar,hair in bangs across forehead, wearing a dark blue jacket white cravat tied at neck,
polka dot scarf tucked inside coat. Lock of hair set in reverse of frame "AT"
Powell, M.E. Excellent
1896.1 Painting 1748-1791 King, Samuel John Taylor Portrait of John Taylor (1748-1791). Male bust; blue eyes, colorful cheeks; white shirt with dark
blue jacket. Subject is son of Robert Taylor of Newport, RI.
Taylor, Edward Good
1897.1 Painting 1825-1835 Howland, Benjamin Baker Russell Clark Portrait of Russell Clark (1787-1839). Bust length portrait, subject faces to left; blue eyes, short
brown hair; wearing black vest and jacket and white shirt with collar turned up and a bow
knotted around neck. Subject was a judge in 1836.
Cotton, William Good
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
2000.10.1 Painting 1750-1799 Buffum, Mary Untitled Corner streetscape of the Bennett House. Two story red clapboard building with 'Fresh Fish'
sign on building. Two story brown clapboard building next to this building. Church steeple in
background.
Unknown Good
2000.10.2 Painting 1750-1799 Buffum, Mary Untitled Watercolor of Easton House on Court House Street. View of front façade and left side of
building. Three story house, two connecting buildings. Tree to right side of picture.
Unknown Good
2000.4 Painting 1888 Nicholson, James Newport Harbor Detailed view of Newport Harbor. Churches, factories and wharves are clearly visible.
Sidewheel steamship 'Eolus' at her berth at commercial wharf. Schooners, sloops and a few
smaller vessels in the water. In gilded frame.
Hyland Granby
Antiques
Good
2000.5.1 Painting probably 1936 Hugh M Untitled Framed pastel showing boats view approaching a commercial wharf. Possibly of the Newport
side of the Jamestown Ferry Dock. Artist is questionable.
Robinson, Elizabeth
Murray
Good
2000.7.28 Drawing 1872 Newell, John Perry Untitled Drawing of the Newport Manufacturing Company with entrances to the office, machine shop,
engine room and blacksmith shop. A box car is on the tracks. Written on the box car is 'Old
Colony 889 Newport R.R.' and 'NY and Boston Fast Expressline'. A building
Unknown Good
2000.7.40 Painting undated Unknown Untitled Large sprawling cream colored building. Center part of building has two large vertical windows
and one semi-circular window. Grassy area and three trees in front of building. Two red
chimneys partially blocked by the leaves of the trees. To the right of p
Unknown Good
2001.7 Painting undated Unknown Painting of Coggshall coat of arms. In center of painting is a shield with four shells; behind the
shield is a knight in armour, seen from the bust up, with a stag above the head. Green, red and
yellow leaf motif surrounds the center images. The name 'Cog
Unknown Fair
2004.13.50 Drawing undated Unknown Untitled Ink wash of "US General Hospital, Protsmouth, RI" J. Baker, J.M. Tabor Jr. Unknown Fair
2004.13.70 Drawing undated Unknown Untitled Pencil sketch of a plan for a sundial for the John Austin Steven's House on Rhode Island
Avenue, 1889 (Deacified, 1980).
Unknown Good
2005.2.15 Drawing Undated Stuart, Gilbert Drawing mounted on wood of the Rev. Henry Channing, by Gilbert Stuart at age nine. Unknown Fair
2007.1 Drawing 1862 Peckham, Felix Augustus Unidentified Female Charcoal drawing of an unknown woman. Portrait is bust-length and life size, by Felix
Augustus Peckham. Signed and dated (1862) by the artist in the lower left corner.
Peckham, Perry
Dean
Excellent
Newport Historical Society
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
L 01.219 Drawing 1778-1808 Rev. William Bliss Portrait of Rev. William Bliss. Chalk drawing by unknown artist; male bust; whitish-looking skin;
vest and jacket showing three buttons. Subject was a Baptist Minister in Newport, RI, from
1778-1808.
Dartmouth Historical
Society
Good
L 51.4 Painting circa 1850 Meister, Fred Portrait of Rev. Henry Jackson (1800-1864). Bust-length portrait facing to the left. Whitish gray
hair brushed back. Dresed in white shirt collar, black jacket and wrinkled vest. Subject was
Pastor of Central Baptist Church (1847-1863), in Newport, RI.
United Baptist
Church
Poor
L 67.3 Painting 1793 Hirschmann, Ludwig Thomas Dring Portrait of Thomas Dring standing by a window. A sailing ship is visible through the window,
with a heavy, dark, curtain pulled to the left. Dring is wearing a tall black hat, navy blue coat
with gold buttons, red vest with collar, shirt with high white c
Reed, Verner Z., Jr. Excellent
L 1886.4 Painting,
Miniature
1796 Unknown John Choules Miniature oil painting of Mr. John Choules. Left profile, brown eyes, brown hair, wearing black
jacket, white shirt frills at neck. Written in ink on back of frame: Painted in Bristol 1796. Loaned
by Mrs. Ellis.
Ellis, Joshua, Mrs. Good
W 36.1 Painting Undated Unknown Henry Marchant Half length portrait of Henry Marchant (1741-1796). Subject faces to left; dressed in white
blouse with flared cuffs, pink jacket showing three buttons, and a gold-trimmed vest; holds
right hand over his chest. Subject was Attorney General of RI from 1770
Little, M. Marchant Good
W 1944.1.1 Painting Undated Wilson, M. Untitled Watercolor of brick tombs of Richard and Samuel ward; graveyard with green trees and white
gravestones. Marked with: 'M. Wilson' on back. 'Brick tomb of Hon. Richard Ward Esq. 1630-
1763, Governor of Rhode Island; tomb of Hon. Samuel Ward Esq., 1725-1776,
Elliot, Maud Howe,
Mrs.
Good
W
1974.29.1
Painting 1750-1799 Unknown Untitled Round painting of a woman with a red dress and white head covering; she is seated with a
mans head appearing behind her on her left; she is holding a parrot; painting is encompassed
by a round black frame with gold beading around the outer edge.
Wanton Lyman
Hazard House
Poor
W
1974.76.1
Painting 1820 Unknown Thomas G. Hazard Esq died Dec.
27 1820, aged 83 years
Mourning piece with inscription on monument "Thomas G. Hazard Esq died Dec. 27 1820,
aged 83 years". Monument and willow tree in foreground; house in background; brown wooden
frame.
Wanton Lyman
Hazard House
Good
W
1974.94.1
Painting 1800 June 10 Stampa, P. America Oval painting of a woman in a white dress carrying an American flag while a native American
watches; metal frame. Marked with 'America, June 10, 1800 By P. Stampa, No 3, Dorrington
St., London.
Wanton Lyman
Hazard House
Fair
Newport Historical Society
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Paintings and Drawings Collection
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Object ID Object
name
Date Artist Title Description Donor Condition
W
1974.95.1
Painting 1800 July 24 Stampa, P. Archduke Charles of Austria Half view of a blonde man, wearing a red coat; holding a sword; metal frame. Marked with
'Archduke Charles of Austria', Published July 24, 1800 By P. Stampa, London
Wanton Lyman
Hazard House
Fair
Newport Historical Society
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Paintings and Drawings Collection
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