Sewall Collection

Portrait of Samuel Sewall, in periwig and long coat, c1700-1720, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Samuel Sewall, Governor and Judge of Massachusetts Colony, showing the periwig and long coat of the reign of James II, c1700-1720, (1937)

Isabel Sewall on her wedding day - Studio Portrait
Isabel Sewall (nee Vickers) on her wedding day - Studio Portrait (1/2). Date: 1887

Portrait of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), 1847. Private Collection

A Bedroom from the House of Major Nicholas Sewall, at Secretary, 1930
A Bedroom from the House of Major Nicholas Sewall, at Secretary. Built in the seventeenth century, 1930. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

George S. Boutwell (1818-1905). Colored engraving
George S. Boutwell (1818-1905). American politician. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

D. C. : SEWALL-BELMONT HOUSE. The colonial Sewall-Belmont house on Constitution Avenue
D.C.: SEWALL-BELMONT HOUSE. The colonial Sewall-Belmont house on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1920

HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION, 1898. U. S. Minister Harold Sewall presenting an official copy
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION, 1898. U.S. Minister Harold Sewall presenting an official copy of the act of annexation to Hawaiian president Sanford B. Dole on 12 August 1898

SAMUEL SEWALL (1652-1730). American merchant and jurist. Oil on canvas, 1688, by John Smibert

ARTHUR SEWALL (1835-1900). American politician. Photographed in 1896

BRYAN: ELECTION OF 1896. Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan and his running mate Arthur Sewall. Original cabinet photograph

MARBLEHEAD, 1839. Northeastern view of Marblehead, Massachusetts, from Fort Sewall. Wood engraving, 1839

SAMUEL SEWALL (1652-1730). American merchant and jurist. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

SAMUEL SEWALL (1652-1730). American jurist. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

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"Exploring the Legacy of Sewall: From Portraits to Politics" Step into history with a captivating collection of images that shed light on the remarkable individuals who bore the name Sewall. Delve into their lives, accomplishments, and contributions as we unravel their stories through these intriguing glimpses frozen in time. In an enigmatic portrait from 1700-1720, Samuel Sewall emerges resplendent in his periwig and long coat, exuding an air of wisdom and authority. A man whose influence extended beyond his era, he left an indelible mark on American jurisprudence. Isabel Sewall's wedding day is immortalized in a studio portrait that captures her radiant beauty and joyous anticipation. As she embarks on this new chapter, one can only wonder what adventures await her along life's winding path. Henry David Thoreau gazes contemplatively at us from a haunting 1847 portrait. The visionary writer and philosopher known for his transcendentalist beliefs continues to inspire generations with his profound insights into nature and self-discovery. Transport yourself to Major Nicholas Sewall's bedroom in 1930 - a sanctuary steeped in history where dreams were woven amidst antique furnishings. This glimpse offers a tantalizing peek into the private world of this distinguished figure. George S. Boutwell comes alive through a colored engraving showcasing his dignified countenance. An influential politician during tumultuous times, he played a pivotal role in shaping America's destiny. The Civil War echoes through time as we encounter Samuel W. , Union Army drummer boy extraordinaire captured forever by the lens c1863. His youthful determination symbolizes the resilience displayed by countless heroes during those dark days. Another drummer boy stands proud before us - an ambrotype by Sewall Shattuck preserves this anonymous Union Army musician's image for posterity. Through him, we honor all those unsung warriors who marched to war's relentless beat.