Historic New England

Correspondence: From Clara Wells

Letters addressed to "William." May be this William or another.

Date: 1892-1901

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306493

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.002

Correspondence: From various correspondents

Includes letters from his sister, Harriot Appleton Curtis, including one commenting on the birth of his son, William Sumner Appleton, Jr.; his wife, Edith Stuart Appleton; and Francis Armistead.

Date: 1871-1894

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306494

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.003

Correspondence: To his grandparents

File part

Date: 1845-1846

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306496

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.004

Correspondence: To Thomas Gold Appleton

Thomas Gold Appleton is William Sumner Appleton, Sr.'s half-brother.

Date: 1847-1848

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306497

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.005

Correspondence: To Mrs. J. Sumner

Mrs. J. Sumner is William Sumner Appleton, Sr.'s grandmother.

Date: 1847

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306498

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.006

Printed matter: "My Views of Unitarian Belief" by William Sumner Appleton, Sr.

File part

Date: 1895

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306499

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.007

"Shaving Stand of Mahogany & Inlay"

Design drawing titled "Shaving Stand of Mahogany & Inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical Sheraton-style shaving stand has small square case with one drawer and one cupboard; round pull on drawer; side door for cupboard; cupboard front with branch veneer and inla...

Date: 1908-07-14

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306500

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.013.002

"All Gold Mirror Frame"

Design drawing titled "All Gold Mirror Frame" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Classical Revival-style rectangular overmantel mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; cornice with bead molding followed by molding with interlaced patt...

Date: 1908-10-03

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306501

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.001

"All Gold Mirror Frame"

Design drawing titled "All Gold Mirror Frame" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Classical Revival-style rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; cornice with bead molding; plain frieze; four pilasters; and molded base. Tit...

Date: 1908-10-08

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306502

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.002

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular mirror has molded frame; flat cornice; frieze with beaded molding; carved rosettes above molded pilasters on sides; beaded molding on bottom rail; and carved basket of fruit with trailing garlands...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306503

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.003

Wall Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror has molded frame with curved and arched crest with projecting ears; carved volutes at center of top; and a pineapple finial. The following is handwritten on the drawing: "For Mr. P. A. O'C...

Date: 1913-07-10

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306504

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.004

Overmantel Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor on paper. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite designwith wide center mirror flanked by two narrower mirrors; arched pediment with fluting, central carved shell, foliage and scolls; four fluted pilasters with urn finials and fol...

Date: 1902-05-31

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306505

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.015.001

"Toilet Glass"

Design drawing titled "Toilet Glass" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Dressing or toilet glass has short rectangular case with overhanging molded top; two shallow drawers in one tier; three carved projecting scrolls flanking drawers; molded bottom rim; two columnar supports wi...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306507

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.015.002

"Mirror - All Gold"

Design drawing titled "Mirror - All Gold" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; flat cornice with bead molding; plain frieze; four pilasters with carved faceted capit...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306508

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.016.001

Rococo Mirror

Photographic print of a Rococo Revival-style mirror. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror has narrow frame with rounded top corners and elaborate carving surrounding entire frame. Carved elements include: basket of foliage atop two C-shaped scrolls at top of frame; phoenix on each top corner; and...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306509

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.016.002

"Mahogany and Gold Mirror Frame"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany and Gold Mirror Frame" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style rectangular mirror has molded frame; shaped broken scroll pediment with scrolled ears; open cartouche with carved Prince of Wales feather motif; and conf...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306510

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.017.001

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has four parts, each of which has rectangular frame with domed crest rail; carved central ornament composed of wreath with crossed torches, ribbon bows and streamers at top of crest rail; carved or inlaid orn...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306511

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.001

"Light Four Fold Screen"

Design drawing titled "Light Four Fold Screen" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has four parts, each of which has rectangular frame with domed crest rail; carved foliate motif at top of crest rail; and carved or inlaid ornamentation on perimeter of frame. Title,...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306512

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.002

Cheval Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Cheval screen has rectangular screen frame with gadrooned edge; broken scroll pediment with carved scrolls and rosettes at top; carved or inlaid foliate motifs on pediment; and central urn finial on a plinth. Screen is held...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306513

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.003

Cheval Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Cheval screen has rectangular screen frame with arched crest. Screen is held by two reeded columnar poles with cylinder and ring turnings and pineapple finials; poles rest on a trestle base. Design notes, "Mar. 19, ...

Date: 1912-03-19

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306514

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.004

"Carved & Gilded Screen"

Design drawing titled "Carved & Gilded Screen" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; side view of legs is also provided. Rococo Revival-style cheval screen has rectangular frame with ornately carved serpentine borders with scrolls and foliate motifs; crest rail with large central Prince ...

Date: 1907-05-29

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306515

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.005

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has three parts, each of which has rectangular frame with molded sides and bottom rail; shaped crest rails of all three sections forming a single gentle arch with carved scrolls and rosettes and havinga a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306516

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.019.001

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has three sections, each of which has rectangular frame with serpentine arched crest rail; fabric or leather covering with single row of metal tacks along all edges; and metal tacks in a scrolling interlac...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306517

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.019.002

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Folding screen has three panels, each of which has rectangular frame with domed crest rail; four columnar supports with turned finials and carved acanthus leaves at bottom; casters; fabric or leather covering with single row o...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306519

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.020.001

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Folding screen has four panels, each of which has rectangular frame with shaped arched crest rail; fabric or leather covering and rectangular glass panels below each arch; single row of metal tacks along all edges; and metal t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306520

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.020.002

"3 Fold Screen of Teak"

Design drawing titled "3 Fold Screen of Teak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Folding screen has three panels, only one of which is fully drawn. Each rectangular section has border with molded rim and elaborately carved foliate motifs; large Rococo-style foliage and shell carving a...

Date: 1912-12-02

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306521

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.021.001

"Three Fold Screen of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Three Fold Screen of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Folding screen has three panels, each of which has rectangular frame with shaped arched crest rail; anthemions, bellflowers and scrolls below arch; central panel with molded interior edge; lower s...

Date: 1903-05-25

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306522

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.021.002

"Carved Cue Rack of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Carved Cue Rack of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of shelf is also provided. Pool cue rack has square fluted column with turned pinepple finial on a turned plinth; carved bellflowers within flutes; round shelf with molded edge and twelve holes on f...

Date: 1907-04-29

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306523

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.022.001

"Cue Rack of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Cue Rack of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of shelf is also provided. Pool cue rack has square fluted column with turned pinepple finial on a turned plinth; carved bellflowers within flutes; round shelf with molded edge and twelve holes on flat sur...

Date: 1907-04-29

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306524

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.022.002

"Cue Rack of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Cue Rack of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of shelf is aldo included. Pool cue rack has square fluted column with turned pinepple finial on a turned plinth; round shelf with twenty holes on flat surface affixed midway on column; round base with mol...

Date: 1901-04-03

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306525

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.022.003

Correspondence: From Amy Lowell

File part

Date: 1896-1905

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306539

Ref. Code: MS005.01.009.001

Correspondence: From Dorothy Appleton Weld

Some reflect her concern about the war in Europe and fear for Gladys and her familys safety.

Date: 1914

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306540

Ref. Code: MS005.01.009.002

Correspondence: From Gladys Appleton Winterbottom

Announcing her marriage to Archibald Winterbottom.

Date: 1910-1913

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306541

Ref. Code: MS005.01.009.003

Correspondence

File part

Date: 1871

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306544

Ref. Code: MS005.01.010.001

Correspondence: From unidentified

Written on bark, possibly from her children.

Date: undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306545

Ref. Code: MS005.01.011.001

Legal documents: Passports

Includes a passport for Mrs. Theodore Barton (Alma Taylor) and her daughter, Loretta Barton (later Weld).

Date: 1871

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306546

Ref. Code: MS005.01.012.001

Correspondence: From Franklin Weld

Asking for Loretta Bartons hand in marriage.

Date: 1862

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306547

Ref. Code: MS005.01.013.001

Correspondence: From W. W. Williams

File part

Date: 1858

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306548

Ref. Code: MS005.01.013.002

Correspondence: From unidentified

Possibly from her parents.

Date: undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306550

Ref. Code: MS005.01.014.001

Correspondence: From William Sumner Appleton, Jr.

Written while Steen was Admiral in President Clevelands flee in Wind Mill Pond.

Date: 1887

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306551

Ref. Code: MS005.01.015.001

Correspondence: From various correspondents

Includes many from William Sumner Appleton, Sr. during his childhood in Europe and one announcing his marriage to Edith in 1871. Also includes letter from Edith upon the birth of Harriots first son.

Date: 1871-1876

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306552

Ref. Code: MS005.01.016.001

Correspondence: From various correspondents

Many from Dorothy Appleton Weld discussing her pregnancy and George Francis Weld, Sr.'s health.

Date: 1886-1889, undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306553

Ref. Code: MS005.01.017.001

Printed matter: American & Foreign Lava Company stock certificate

File part

Date: 1853

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306555

Ref. Code: MS005.01.018.001

Correspondence: From Dorothy Appleton Weld and Gladys Appleton Winterbottom, her sisters

Includes a letter from Gladys written in Antwerp during World War I and one from Dorothy from Santa Barbara.

Date: 1914, undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306556

Ref. Code: MS005.01.019.001

Correspondence

File part

Date: 1834-1964, undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306557

Ref. Code: MS005.01.020.001

Literary materials

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306558

Ref. Code: MS005.01.020.002

Literary materials: "Remarques enfantines"

Play written in French with parts for Eleanor, Marjorie, Dorothy, Gladys, and Mrs. Appleton. Set in 1882 to 1886.

Date: undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306559

Ref. Code: MS005.01.020.003

Printed matter: "Address on Francis Dana"

File part

Date: 1908

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306560

Ref. Code: MS005.01.020.004

Printed matter: Newspaper clippings

About the auction of William Sumner Appleton's library at C. F. Libbies & Co. from the Boston Transcript and about Halley's Comet in 1910 from The Santa Barbara News Press.

Date: 1985, undated

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306561

Ref. Code: MS005.01.020.005

New England Coffee House, corner of Blackstone and Clinton Streets, Boston, Mass.

1 photographic print

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 306197

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.1640.001

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