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P2171
Print, Photographic
before 1940

A photograph depicting Beach Cliffe in an abandoned state, with tall vegetation growing throughout.

P9037
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a vehicle in a parade marked "COAL." Its passengers include two men in a top hat and a bowler, as well as at least two women carrying umbrellas or parasols. Photo was most likely tak...

P9038
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a parade, featuring an antique fire engine with two men dressed in firefighter gear. Photo was most likely taken on Broadway.

P9039
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a parade procession, most likely on Broadway. A young woman wearing a white dress and carrying a baton leads a percussion band.

P9040
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a parade, featuring three men in suits. One is carrying a sign that reads, "FOR GOOD CLEAN HONEST PROGRESSIVE GOV'T VOTE REPUBLICAN." Behind them is a man riding a penny-farthing bicy...

P9041
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a parade procession, featuring an automobile or truck masqueraded to look like a locomotive. Photo was most likely taken on Broadway.

P9042
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a parade procession (most likely on Broadway) featuring antique automobiles.

P9043
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of a man driving an antique car, probably as part of a parade procession. A woman holding a fringed umbrella or parasol can be seen sitting in the vehicle at right. Photo was most likel...

P9044
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph on men in period military uniforms marching as part of a parade procession. Photo was most likely taken on Broadway.

P9045
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of carriages and wagons (drawn by horses and a burro) in a parade procession. Photo was most likely taken on Broadway.

P9046
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of four men dressed in suits marching as part of a parade procession. Photo was most likely taken on Broadway.

P9047
Print, Photographic
before 1947

Photograph of two young women riding in the back of a car as part of a parade procession. The Red and White Supermarket of Broadway is visible in the background.

P9407
Print, Photographic
before 1947

A photograph of the interior of Trinity Church, looking towards the pulpit and altar. Low chandeliers are visible above the center aisle. A note handwritten on reverse reads: "K. Covell neg/Purchas...

P9411
Print, Photographic
before 1947

A photograph of stairs and railings from a second floor hall at the Hunter House. A religious statue is visible on a landing at center; photograph was most likely taken when the house served as a c...

P1494
Print, Photographic
before 1940

A matted photograph depicting the First Congregational Church as seen from the corner of Mill and Division Streets. Photograph was taken when the church building functioned as Burlingham's Auction ...

2010.10.25
Postcard
before 1949

A linen-type postcard of Chetwode, the "Residence of John Jacob Astor." Reverse is postmarked April 28, 1949.

2010.10.21
Postcard
before 1949

Linen-type postcard featuring the Seamen's Church Institute. Reverse has a handwritten note and is postmarked, April 28, 1949.

2010.10.15
Postcard
before 1949

A linen-type postcard of Fort Adams and its outbuildings, looking across Brenton Cove. A note to "Clifford Dubois II" from "Daddy" is written in pencil on reverse. Postcard is postmarked April 22, ...

FIC.2013.129
lace (needlework)
before 1949

Piece of black lace.

93.18.1
Buttonhook
before 1941

Buttonhook, metal, shaped like an axe; stamped on ax-head is word "Seabury", and on the blade the words "Boots and Shoes". An oval opening at the end of he handle is the buttonhook itself.

P9070
Negative, Glass Plate
November 5 1949

A glass plate negative of the Vladimir Behr house, "Vladania," on Bellevue Avenue (near corner of Rovensky Avenue). Note on sleeve states: "west side, not far from land on which Belcourt stands."

P10096
Photographic print
September 2 1949

Photographic print of an unidentified lithograph of Kingscote, showing the exterior of the property and its surrounds.

P1167
Photographic print
September 1 1949

Photographic print of the interior of 328 Bellevue Avenue, also known as the Charles H. Baldwin House or 'Snug Harbor'. The photograph shows the main staircase and foyer on the first floor of the p...

P5834
Print, Photographic
August 26 1949

Interior of Hamilton Hoppin House, Middletown.

P10098
Photographic print
August 23 1949

Photographic print of the morning room of Chateau-sur-mer.

P8747
Print, Photographic
July 26 1949

A photograph of the entrance to the Bancroft House, Middletown. Features include decorative shingles, latticework, a ribbed overahang, and a staircase.

P9117
Print, Photographic
July 16 1949

A group photograph taken at the twenty-fifth reunion of Rogers High School's Class of 1928. Identified people include the following: Gwen Dawley (back row-2), Carroll Coggeshall

99.11.7
Commemorative
July 4 1949

Purple ribbon attached to a pin depicting two American flags. In gold lettering on the ribbon is the words 'Participant, Track-field Meet, Freeboby Stadium, Newport, RI. July 4, 1949'.

FIC.2017.002
Magazine
July 1949

July 1949 issue of Holiday magazine from Wisconsin. Cover image is of several vacation goers having fun by a lake house by Richard E. Howard. Article on page 98 discusses Newport, Rhode Island as a...

2011.2
Painting
June 1949

A framed watercolor painting of The Reef by Mary Kosowski. Signature on painting reads: "RI/June1949/NEWPORT/OCEAN DRIVE/M.KOSOWSKI."

P9770
Negative, Sheet Film
April 9 1949

A sheet film negative depicting a group of students playing outside Tonomy - Park-Holm School, 1949. An adult teacher or other chaperone looks on; the school is visible behind trees and a stone wal...

P104
Print, Photographic
circa 1949

A photograph of the exterior of Belcourt (1891-1894). Architectural features include a half-timbered exterior, french doors with arched windows, a mansard roof, dormers, an archway, and a gallery w...

P9016
Print, Photographic
circa 1949

Black and white photograph of children sitting on the steps of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Adults are standing at top.

P9873
Photographic print
circa 1949

Aerial photograph of Easton's Beach, circa 1940 

FIC.2020.106
Negative (photograph)
circa 1949

14 photographic negatives of architectural plans, including the Brick Market and Colony House. 

P9840
Photographic print
1949

A profile of Governor Collin's house located on School Street. A sign hangs over the porch stating "Aquidneck Island Apartments". 

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