Box 18
Folder 1 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of several interconnected motifs]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 8 7/8 in) (29 ½ x 22 ½ cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of six interconnected motif images surrounding a blank area. The one at the top is a landscape with mountains and in the foreground a person sitting; beneath this scene is a man in a top hat and coat holding a shovel. Beneath him are two people dancing while a flutist plays. To the left of this image is a woman with a shawl and a man sitting with a wagon wheel; above them are two goats. Above the goats is a grove of trees with a hooded woman carrying a large basket on her back. Note: the image could possibly be copied from a sheet music cover.
Folder 2 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a cottage with a bare tree and people]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a crumbling cottage and a building in the background. The cottage has a slate roof and small window with a dislodged shutter; it is surrounded by a picket fence. Emerging from the fenced area is a woman. In the foreground is a boy with a dog, a broken wheelbarrow and a bare tree covered with moss.
Folder 3 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of body of water with a steamship]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 ¼ in) (29 ½ x 23 ½ cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a body of water, possibly a riverbed, with a steamship facing the viewer. On the horizon is a setting sun; in the water in the background are several small lush islands. Also visible is the reflection of the ship. There are also three men paddling in a canoe and three men paddling on a barge.
Folder 4 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman with a wash bucket]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a young woman with a white cap, striped dress and apron bending over a filled wash bucket; she is looking upwards at the viewer. Both of her hands are submerged in the water. The bucket and soap are atop a short table.
Folder 5 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman with eggs]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a young woman in a long hooded cape holding a basket of eggs. One of her hands is holding an egg, the other, the handle of the basket; beneath the basket is a barrel. Beneath the cape the woman is wearing a long dress with a laced bodice.
Folder 6 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman in a hat holding a basket]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a woman from the waist facing the viewer. The woman is wearing an untied loose hat and short cape atop a dark colored dress; she has a long dark ponytail. Cradled atop her waist is an empty handled basket.
Folder 7 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman at a waterfall]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 ¼ in) (29 ½ x 23 ½ cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a young woman stepping into a waterfall with bare feet; she is looking down at the water. The woman is wearing a long hooded cape atop a light dress and is pulling up her skirt. In the background is a tall mountain range.
Folder 8 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a colonial man with a cane]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a man walking with his eyes cast down. To his left is a flower amidst tall grass and a butterfly. The man is wearing colonial style clothing including breeches, buckled shoes, a vest, scarf, long cuffed decorated shirt and a coat. He has white chin-length hair, a black folded hat and is using a cane.
Folder 9 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a shepherd]; Pencil and white chalk. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image from the waist of a young man facing left, possibly a shepherd, with his eyes cast down. He is wearing a buttoned smock, long sleeves, an off the shoulder robe, and large brimmed hat. His hands are atop a curved staff; a horn attached by a string is visible under his arm.
Folder 10 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of Washington’s Birth Place]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of the site of George Washington’s birth. In the foreground is a bushel of tied wheat and numerous plants. In the background are boats on a body of water. There are gathering clouds on the horizon and the sun is beaming through. In the foreground are fields of wheat and a cleared area, perhaps the site of the foundation of house. To the left is a bare tree. The image is labeled on the bottom, “HERE on the 22nd February, 1732. Geo. Washington was born.” Note: the image was possibly taken from an engraving or book illustration.
Folder 11 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of Lord Byron]; Charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Bust portrait of Lord Byron facing left with his chin in his right hand. He has curly hair and is wearing a dark jacket and white collared shirt. The image is bordered on the bottom by clouds. Image is labeled in the bottom left: “Byron.” Note: the image is black and white charcoal. Note: image possibly taken from an engraving.
Folder 12 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of an unknown young man]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 8 7/8 in) (29 ½ x 22 ½ cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Bust portrait of a young man facing slightly left. He has cropped hair and large eyes; he is wearing a dark jacket and white collared shirt.
Folder 13 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a girl with cat]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a young girl from the waist holding a cat. Both the girl and cat are facing the viewer. The girl is wearing an off-the-shoulder dark dress with ribbons on its shoulders; her hair is parted in the middle and is shoulder-length. The cat is light with spots on his forehead.
Folder 14 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a girl with a bird]; Pencil and white charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a girl from the waist feeding cherries to a bird. The cherries are in her right hand; the bird perched atop the index finger of her left hand. She is wearing a white shirt which is slipping off her shoulder; as well as a necklace. Her short curly hair is parted; parts of the bird and the shirt are highlighted with white charcoal.
Folder 15 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). Torquato Tasso; Charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image from the waist of Italian poet Torquato Tasso facing left his head turned to the right; he is wearing a wreath of leaves. Tasso is balding, has a full moustache, beard and wrinkles on his forehead; he is wearing a heavy coat with a white collar and fur lining. He is holding a book. In the background is a pulled back curtain. Written at the base of the image is “Torquato Tasso.”
Folder 16 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman with a book]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 8 ¾ in) (29 ½ x 22 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Portrait of a seated young woman facing right with eyes directed upward. She is wearing a white dress and sash and a draped shawl. Her hair is long and draped over her shoulders; she is holding an open book. In the background are fields and trees with people on the horizon.
Folder 17 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). Olympie; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 8 ¾ in) (29 ½ x 22 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Bust portrait of a woman from the back, her head turned towards the viewer. She is wearing a dress with a scoop neck and full sleeves. Wrapped on her head is a jeweled decorative scarf with visible pearls. Note: item may be modeled off of Ingres’s “Olympie.”
Folder 18 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a kneeling child on a chair]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 8 ¾ in) (29 ½ x 22 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a young child kneeling on a backwards chair facing the viewer, her hands are folded. In front of the chair is a pile of clothing including a brimmed hat; the child is wearing button boots and a white dress with a sash.
Folder 19 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a nun holding a crucifix]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Portrait from the waist of a nun holding a crucifix and rosary beads. She has a full habit which covers her crown and neck; her left elbow is resting on a board.
Folder 20 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman with a halo and an urn]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a young woman from the waist facing right; she is wearing a decorated elaborate off-the-shoulder dress with full sleeves. Her braided hair cascades down her back. The sleeves have jewels and floral designs; she has one hand over her breast and one hand clutching an urn; her face is turned towards heaven. Visible around her crown is a light halo.
Folder 21 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a woman looking down]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a woman from the knee; she is turned towards the reader but her eyes are cast down. She has blonde hair parted and braided; she is wearing a robe and a small cross. Her right elbow is propped on a rock. In the background is a river and fields.
Folder 22 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a detailed Cross]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a detailed Christian Cross, elaborately decorated with circles, semicircles, patterns and designs; the item is a piece of religious regalia. At the base of the cross is a shaft, possibly where it attaches to a staff.
Folder 23 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a bird on a branch]; Charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a bird, possibly a thrush, facing right and sitting atop a tree branch. The bird has a small bill, dark wings and light breast; the crown of his head is spotted. Note: the image is on yellow paper.
Folder 24 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a bird on a branch looking down]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a bird, possibly a sparrow or a finch perched on a branch facing left. The branch has numerous uncolored buds. The bird is leaning forward his eyes cast down.
Folder 25 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a bouquet of morning glories]; Charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a bouquet of morning glories; the textured, fuzzy stems are detailed. Also included are bunny tails and leaves. Several of the flowers have opened and their petals are exposed, some are closed and others are facing different angles. Note: the image is on yellow paper.
Folder 26 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of a bouquet of cultivated and wild flowers]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 ¼ in) (29 ½ x 23 ½ cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of a bouquet of flowers, possibly drooping daffodil mixed in with wildflowers. The flowers have long leaves and stems and droop over the cup of the flower.
Folder 27 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of cut lilies]; Pencil. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of cut lilies; two of them are open with their petals exposing the stigma, anther and stamen of the flowers. There are also several other closed flowers. Included in the image are several lily leaves.
Folder 28 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of an apple branch and grapes]; Charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image of the branch of an apple tree. Attached to the branch are numerous leaves and two apples. The apple to the left is shown from the top, still attached to the branch; it is slightly spotted. The apple to the right features the base of the fruit; visible are more impurities. Beneath the apple branch is a bunch of grapes. At the top of the image are gooseberries attached to a cut branch.
Folder 29 Wyman, Catherine Partridge. (1825-after 1880). [Image of cut flowers]; Charcoal. (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in) (29 ½ x 23 cm). 1840-1850. [Old number: No old number] Enlarge
Image featuring a bouquet of cut flowers and buds. Included flowers from left to right are a morning glory, a flower which could possibly be a zinnia, a daisy, several nasturtiums and branches of fuschia; also included are several leaves. Note: the image is highlighted in white charcoal.
