Box 37
Folder 1 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Gridded sheet featuring numerous images]; Pen, ink and watercolor. (8 1/8 x 13 3/8 in) (20 ½ x 34 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Sheet divided into a grid with seven rows and thirteen columns. Each of the resulting squares (each 1 x 1 in) is filled with a circle and an image. Some of the featured images are ships with masts, animals, shovels, rope, bells, flags, keys, a water pump and a nested egg. At the top of the sheet each column is inscribed “No. 1-No. 13.” Brush markings dot the exterior; many of the squares are blank. Note: the images could possibly be examples of watch papers.
Folder 2 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Image featuring five ships]; Watercolor and pencil. (10 x 7 ¾ in) (25 ½ x 19 ½ cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Image featuring five different types of ships; each one annotated. The first one is the “Bean Cod” the second the “Xebec” the third the “Polacre” the fourth the “Dogger” and the final one the “Galliot.” The only image that appears to be completed and colored is that of the Bean Cod; all the others are drawn lightly in pencil. Note: a large square is cut out of the bottom right.
Folder 3 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Image of a large ship]; Watercolor. (7 5/8 x 9 7/8 in) (19 x 25 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Image featuring a large ship with a central mast and three sails on calm seas. There are five silhouettes of people on board, one pulling at its rigging. At the back of the ship is an American flag attached to a sail; the ship is painted black and yellow.
Folder 4 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Image of an eagle against a dark sky]; Watercolor. (15 ½ x 9 ¾ in) (39 ½ x 25 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Image of an eagle in flight with a banner in its mouth reading, “E Pluribus Unum.” The eagle is holding in its claws a striped shield, tied arrows and an olive branch. Behind him are what appear to be mountains and a dark sky. Note: paper watermark reads, “1808.”
Folder 5 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Vignette images enclosed in circles]; Watercolor and ink. (6 x 8 in) (15 x 20 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Twelve images (each 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ in) in ink circles. The images feature numerous scenes, most of which are landscapes. Subjects include harvesting wheat; ships on seas, ducks in a pond, figures skating, buildings, a woman fishing and men in a field. Note: the images could possibly be examples of watch papers.
Folder 6 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Images of fish annotated]; Pen. (13 ½ x 8 3/8 in) (34 x 21 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Various images of fish profiles. In the center of the sheet is written in script, “The Butterfly-flie-fish.” Illustrated fish include the Alaunda, Ammodytes, the Sand-eel, Albula Nobilis, Anchovy, The Bream, Boops, Carp, Cavallo, Cod-fish, Dab and the picked Dog. Note: the image could possibly be copied from a plate in a natural history book.
Folder 7 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Images of fish annotated]; Pen. (13 ½ x 8 3/8 in) (34 x 21 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Images of various profiles fish which are labeled beneath. Included fish are the Abacatuaia, Acara, Acara-aya, Acarauna, Acara-mucu, Acara Pitamba, Acarnan, Acus, Acus of Orpian, Agonus. Many of the fish are annotated with script which says, “Dic. of A. and S.” The fish are numbered 1-10. Note: the image could possibly be copied from a plate in a natural history text.
Folder 8 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Images of animals annotated]; Pen. (13 ½ x 8 in) (34 x 20 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Profile images of various mammals. They are all annotated beneath in script. Included animals are the Cameleon, the Camelopardal, the Common cat, the Civet Cat, the Gennet Cat, the Pole-Cat, the Coati-Mondi, the Cow and the Mountain Cow. At the end is in script, “All from the Desc.” Followed by a flourish. Note: the image could possibly be copied from a plate in a natural history book.
Folder 9 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Images of animals annotated]; Pen. (13 ½ x 8 3/8 in) (34 x 21 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Image of various mammals annotated above. Included animals are the Aguti, the Allocamelus, the Antelope, the Ape, the Bear Ape the Fox Ape, the Armadillo, the Baboon, the Bear, the Badger, the Ant-Bear, the Beaver and the Berbe. In the bottom right is a key. The face of the Bear-Ape is that of a human. The figures are enumerated 1-13. Note: the image could possibly be copied from a plate in a natural history book.
Folder 10 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Images of four scenes in England]; Pen, ink and wash. Sheet size: (9 7/8 x 16 3/8 in) (25 x 40 ½ cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Folded sheet featuring four landscape scenes. The first one is labeled in pencil beneath, “View of Weymouth Castle & the Isle of Portland.” This image features the ruins of a castle atop a hill; to the left of it is a body of water with several ships with masts. The second scene is entitled, “Corfe Castle and part of the Town.” This image features a hill topped with ruins; in the foreground is a fortress wall and the penciled rooftops of buildings. Inside the sheet are two additional images. One is labeled, “St Catherine’s Chapel, Near Guilford, Surry” which features castle ruins and fields in the distance; in the foreground is a man walking with a cane. Beneath this image is a scene entitled, “Weymouth Bay” which features a shoreline and numerous buildings; in the water are three ships with flags and masts. A light blue wash covers the water. Sheet is annotated on reverse: “Haverhill June 23d. 08.” Note: paper watermarked, with a dove and olive branch.
Folder 11 Carleton, Alfred (1791-1875). [Images of birds annotated]; Pen. (13 ½ x 8 ¼ in) (34 x 21 cm). ca. 1808. [No old number] Enlarge
Images of the profiles of various birds. Included birds are the Alka, the Awk or razor-bill, the Anhinga, the Aracari, the Anhima, the Atinga-Guacu-mucu, the Cassowary, and the Buzzard. Several of the images are numerically annotated. Note: there is a key in the lower left.
