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Silver coin awarded in 1894 to George T. Douglas by the Newport Horticultural Society. Coin shows the Old Stone Mill on front with words "Newport Horticultural Society Organized Jan 1890" ar...


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 neckl...
69.8.2
Painting
circa 1900


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 ...
Chest-on-chest
69.3
Chest-on-chest
1760 – 1780


Mahogany and chestnut chest-on-chest with ogee pediment, made by John Townsend. Four drawers in lower chest, three large and two small drawers in upper chest. Fluted bowl finials on fluted plinths, cl...
19.7
Nightstick
1821 – 1871


Nightstick made of wood w/ a hole near the top of the handle, evidently for a strap or cord for hanging it. It was used by William Henry Cranston (1821-1871), Mayor of Newport, 1857-1866.
Postcard
60.9
Postcard
circa 1915


A color postcard depicting Newport (Easton's) Beach. Several striped tents are seen on the beach, and many people are lounging in in the sand. A few cabanas can be seen at far left; at far right, a ro...


"Cromwellian" style side chair; wooden baluster-turned front legs, rear stiles and front stretcher; leather upholstery attached to upper back and seat by brass tacks. Reproduction of #01.266.
apron (main garment)
2007.14 AB
apron (main garment)
circa 1900 – 1948


Ivory masonic apron and woven case. Apron is square with triangular overlay. Tie is linen fabric tape. Case is rectangular fabric with pink and green floral motif.


A photograph of group of men in bathing costumes standing on Bailey's Beach, including Arthur Iselin, Gordon Douglas, Fred Davies, Edgar Phillips, Austin Gray, Townsend Burden, and others. The photogr...


Letter from D.B. Douglas, Army Engineer, regarding the fortifications of Newport in 1815


Letters written by James L. Mason while stationed at the Fort. 1836 Letter from D.B. Douglas, Army Engineer, sent to inspect fortifications, 1815


Plate 12 of a series of Newport maps, taken from the 1883 City of Newport Atlas, published by G.M. Hopkins, C.E. This particular map features Island Cemetery and the Common Burial Ground. Area where P...


Letters between Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Fredrick Douglass. March 1853 and Jan 14, 1853


Carved wooden pin depicting Mac Arthur's face in profile, flanked by two American flags; Mac Arthur wears a tan hat with a black band and visor. Three numbers written in ink on his collar; they appear...
3658
Manuscripts
1851 – 1853


Diary of Elisha Clark Peckham, trip to California, 1851-1853. Biography and transcription included.
3659
Manuscripts
1851 – 1853


Correspondence: Elisha Clark Peckham from California to Ardelia Peckham, 1851 to 1853, 26 pieces plus covers.
92.31.2
Lithograph
circa 1965


Artist's rendering of the proposed Newport Bridge, pre-construction. Aerial architectural view from the northwest, with Jamestown in foreground. Bridge engineered by Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and...


This map shows the schedule of of test borings for the Newport bridge. It was done for the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority by Giles Drilling Corp. engineers Brinckerhoff, Quade and Dougla...
Negative
2018.015.007
Negative
November 29 1971


Newport Daily News negative of the 'Christmas in Newport Committee' at the home of Captain and Mrs. J. Christian Myers of 40 Division Street. The photograph also pictures James T. Douglas, Mrs. Mary H...


Program for the 20th anniversary season of the Newport Casino Theatre, June 24-September 7, 1946, advertising the performance " The Hasty Heart".


Program for a reception and dinner in honor of Vice Admiral F. A. R. Plunkett and the Captain and Officers of the H. M. S. Norfolk, held by Newport Mayor Mortimer A. Sullivan at La Forge. 


Program for a graduation ceremony at the Coddington School masonic hall for the graduating class of 1899. Graduates are listed on the verso of the program.
Viewbook
2016.008.005
Viewbook
June 23 1899


"Views of Newport R.I." viewbook, published by McMullin & Holmes of 192-194 Thames Street. Photographs include the Old Stone Mill, Marble Palace [William K. Vanderbilt], Forty Steps, the...


Wine list for the Hotel Viking, including food and wine pairings, champagnes, wines from Burgundy, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal, aperitifs, whiskeys, and cocktails. 
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