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oid0004: Sargent, Dorcas Babson (1749-1836). Portrait of; half length.
Sargent, Dorcas Babson (1749-1836)
first cousin's spouse
oil on canvas
by Frothingham, James (1786-1864) in circa 1817
Creator

is noted for his beautifully detailed faces. An example are the lovely highlights and shadows of Henrietta Sargent portrait.



Subject

Daughter of Capt James Babson, Married Epes Sargent IV (1748-1822), Henrietta was her daughter, as was Dorcas V.



Dorcas was the wife of Epes Sargent (1748-1822). She was a direct descendant of Isabel Babson, believed to be Cape Ann's first midwife (1630s)



Donated by Mathews,Georgiana Babson in Unknown

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oid0005: Sargent, Henrietta (1785-1871). Portrait, half length
Sargent, Henrietta (1785-1871)
first cousin once removed, via Epes & Dorcas Sargent
oil on canvas
by Frothingham, James (1786-1864) in circa 1817
Creator

is noted for his beautifully detailed faces. An example are the lovely highlights and shadows of Henrietta Sargent portrait.



Subject

was a pioneer in the cause of antislavery and actively involved in the underground railroad. One of the leaders of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society along with her sister, Catherine. A personal friend of William Lloyd Garrison. A devout Universalist and strong adherent to the views of John Murray.



Henrietta was a daughter of Dorcas Babson and Epes Sargent. She was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement in Boston during the first half of the 19th century. Founder of Female Anti-Slavery Society Society (their 1835 meeting was mobbed) Her sister Catherine joined with her in support of this movement.



Donated by Steinmetz,Esther Dixwell Brewer in 1956

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oid0008: Sargent, Governor Winthrop, portrait of (1753-1820), 1/2 length.
Sargent, Governor Winthrop (1753-1820)
brother
oil on canvas
by Stuart, Jane (1812-1888) (attributed to) in circa 1805

Subject

Served In the Continental Army for 7 years, mostly artillery. He fought in the Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Monmouth Battles led by Washington. He was one of the organizers of the New Ohio Company and became its Surveyor General. Upon the organization of the Northwest Territory he was appointed its Secretary General in Ohio. He became acting Governor when Gov St. Clair was called to Philadelphia. Both in Ohio and Mississippi he was a strict law enforcer, which did not go well with the frontier culture of individual freedom. In 1801 he was replaced.



If Jane Stuart painted our version it was done many years after the original and was taken from a version of the portrait that was rejected by Stuart. Jane Stuart inherited her fathers studio and often copied works from the unsold collection. Her copies were sold. *Attribution questioned by Karen Quinn as Jane Stuart probably copied these portraits from her father's original works.(easily possible that G. Stuart painted several versions for Sargent.)



Donated by Sargent,Winthrop/C.S. Sargent in 1937

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oid0009: Portrait of Mary McIntosh Sargent (1764-1844) 1/2 length portrait .
Sargent, Mary McIntosh (1764-1844)
sister-in-law
oil on canvas
by Stuart, Jane (1812-1888) (attributed to) in circa 1805

Subject

was the wife of Gov. Winthrop Sargent. Returned to Philadelphia after his death.



The original paintings (Mary & Gov Winthrop) are at the Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room at the U.S. Department of State, Harry S Truman Building - a third set of these portraits is hanging in statte house in Jackson MS.



Donated by Sargent,Winthrop & C.S. Sargent in before 1927

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oid0012_A: Portrait of Governor Winthrop Sargent (1753- 1820). Mezzotint-circular
Sargent, Governor Winthrop (1753-1820)
brother
paper with copper engraving
by de Saint-Memin, Charles B.J. (1770-1852) in circa 1800
Creator

his portrait subjects included Thomas Jefferson, George Washington



Subject

Served In the Continental Army for 7 years, mostly artillery. He fought in the Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Monmouth Battles led by Washington. He was one of the organizers of the New Ohio Company and became its Surveyor General. Upon the organization of the Northwest Territory he was appointed its Secretary General in Ohio. He became acting Governor when Gov St. Clair was called to Philadelphia. Both in Ohio and Mississippi he was a strict law enforcer, which did not go well with the frontier culture of individual freedom. In 1801 he was replaced.



The original paintings (Mary & Gov Winthrop) are at the Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room at the U.S. Department of State, Harry S Truman Building



Donated by Winthrop Sargent & C.S. Sargent in before 1927

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oid0012_B: McIntosh, Mary (1764-1844) - copy of the portrait of
Sargent, Mary McIntosh (1764-1844)
sister-in-law
Mezzotint engraving on paper
by de Saint-Memin, Charles B.J. (1770-1852) in circa 1800
Creator

his portrait subjects included Thomas Jefferson, George Washington



Subject

was the wife of Gov. Winthrop Sargent. Returned to Philadelphia after his death.



The original paintings (Mary & Gov Winthrop) are at the Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room at the U.S. Department of State, Harry S Truman Building



Donated by Sargent,Winthrop & C.S. Sargent in before 1927

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oid0138_A_B: Candlesticks (2). Sheffield.
Candlesticks
silver, Sheffield plate
by an unknown creator in circa 1790

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

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oid0306: Wine Decanter. Frosted, cut and gilt decoration.
decanter
Blown glass
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

WIne decanter with gilt decoration.



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

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oid0323: Chandelier (installed in the ceiling; four globes)
chandelier
cut glass
by an unknown creator in 1800

Donated by Sargent, Winthrop (1853-1932) in c. 1920

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oid0423: Andirons Stamped: "Hunneman 408 Boston". There is no mark on these andirons indicating 423.
andirons
Brass
by Hunneman in circa 1800

Donated by Stevens, Charlotte(Mrs. Joseph) in Unknown

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oid0503: Side Chairs (6), Chippendale. Needlework slip seats. Frontal cabriole legs; spade feet; pierced, vase-shaped splat and bow-shaped cresting rail with carved ears.
chair
Walnut & maple, Chippendale
by an unknown creator in circa 1760

This Boston design represents a transition from Queen Anne to Chippendale. Two front cabriole legs terminate in pad feet. Pierced vasiform splat (chair back) surmounted by a bowed-shaped cresting rail with carved ears.



Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

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oid0505_A_B: Card tables (2). Hepplewhite. Square tapered legs with line and cuff inlay* supporting a skirt with panel line inlay.
card table
Crotch Mahogany and maple with white pine secondaary, Hepplewhite
by an unknown creator in circa 1805

Considered outstanding examples of the Hepplewhite style, being almost untouched. Cuff Inlay in furniture describes a decorative string of contrasting small pieces of wood.



Donated by Hough, Misses - daughters of BKHough II (Elizabeth, Annie, Mary in 1928

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oid0511: Table, Tilt Top Tripod* Chippendale. Mahogany, 3 cabriole legs with leaf carved knees terminating in ball & claw feet, 36"diameter top
tea table
Crotch Mahogany, Chippendale
by an unknown creator in circa 1760

The top of this Tilt-top Tea Table is cut from a single piece of wood. The base of column cracked, but was stabilized in 2017. The table with pedestal is supported by 3 outcurved legs, with top hinged to tilt to the perpendicular.



Donated by A. H. Knowles (Plumer family) in 1955

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oid0516: Sofa. Sheraton. Mahogany
sofa
Mahogany & silk, Sheraton
by an unknown creator in circa 1810

Donated by W. Sargent in 1941

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oid0520: Candle stand. Oval Tilt top with three cabriole legs terminating in spade feet, supporting a vasiform baluster.
Table
Mahogany with inlay, Federal
by an unknown creator in circa 1790

Described by Albert Sack as "an exceptional piece of furniture, an example of outstanding individual creations of American Craftsmanship." Note the fine inlay on the spade feet.



Donated by Unknown in Unknown

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oid0542: Mirror; Queen Anne (two part)
Mirror
Walnut with pine secondary & walnut veneer, Queen Anne
by an unknown creator in circa 1740

The looking glass is in two parts because a single piece was unavailable at that time.



Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in 1947 (bequest) Pearce?

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oid0705: Rug. Oriental type. Geometric designs. Center panel of diamond shaped motifs on a tan ground.

wool
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

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