Paintings Collection

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


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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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name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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.


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


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






Object ID Object

name


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.






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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






Object ID Object

name


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





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