Historic New England

Key Fob: The Pageant of Cape Cod

One key fob with a sliver toned metal buckle, a black strap, and gold toned fob with a relief of a sea captain with the ocean, seagulls, and a lighthouse in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324257

Ref. Code: MS028.03.201

Ribbon: Cape Cod Pomona Grange No. 24

One green ribbon with gold tassle and Americab flag and wheat shaft ornamentation.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324258

Ref. Code: MS028.03.371

Trade card, boys' overcoats for Christmas and New Years, presents at the Old South Clothing House, 315 & 317 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

A Santa Claus figure carries a pack of toys on his back in the card image.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.02.01.015

Columbia valentine, compliments of Pope Mf'g Co., 79 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

Pope has a cycling catalog available for free to customers. A couple cycles through a winter landscape in the image. Pope has branches in New York City and Chicago.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.007

Brochure, just outside, the luxury of perfect comfort and unfailing service awaits you, Milburn Light Electric, The Milburn Wagon Co., Toledo, Ohio

The automobile features are described for customers. It is available at E.Y. Stimpson, distributor, 530 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.010

Wooden Nickel: Cape Cod Festival of Strawberries

One wooden nickel souvenir for the Cape Cod festival of strawberries in Falmouth.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324265

Ref. Code: MS028.03.510

Stamps: Old Home Week

Two yellow commemorative stamps with blue ink celebrating Old Home Week and the Cape Cod Canal bridge dedication in August.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324266

Ref. Code: MS028.03.405

Decorative medal: sounvenir of Cape Cod, Mass.

A decorative medal souvenir of Cape Cod with a fireplace in the center and iconic scenes of Cape Cod.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324267

Ref. Code: MS028.03.225

Miniature Images: In and Around North Falmouth, Mass.

Souvenir booklet of folded minature images from around North Falmouth, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324268

Ref. Code: MS028.03.235

Cape Cod Cranberries: brown paper bags with recipes (2)

Small brown paper bags with cranberry recipes printed on it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324269

Ref. Code: MS028.03.045

Photographs: Negatives

1 negative

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324270

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034

Photographic Negative: Sailing in the Bay. Camp Cowasset. North Falmouth, Mass.

A negative depicting a sailboat and passengers sailing in Cape Cod Bay at Camp Cowasset in Nortj Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324271

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034.001

Photomechanical Photo Albums

3 photo albums

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324272

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035

Photomechanical Photo Album: Cape Cod snap shots

One small snap shot album of Cape Cod related photographs including the canal, ships, lighthouses, and area sights, put together by the Bourne Historical Society.

Date: 1926

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324273

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.001

Photomechanical Photo Album: Along Shore at Buzzards Bay

A photo-gravures album of Buzzards Bay and vicinity.

Date: 1896

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324275

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.002

Photomechanical Photo Album: A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal

A photomechanical album of the Cape Cod Canal and its construction. Selected views showing the new inland waterway and its making.

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324276

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.003

Snap Shot book - Souvenir of Cape Cod, Mass. (blank)

A blank snap shoot souvenir album featuring Nobska Light, Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the cover.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324277

Ref. Code: MS028.03.385

Regulations for the use of the Public Library of the city of Boston, adopted Feb. 24th, 1869, amended June 14th, 1870, Alfred Mudge & Son, city printers, 24 School Street, Boston, Mass.

Policies and procedures for the use of books and periodicals within the library and for home use are described in detail.

Date: 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.005

Card, Jones Library, Amherst, Mass.

Text on the card reads "The Jones Library extends a cordial welcome to all strangers and visitors, and invites them to use the Library whenever convenient. The latest and best books, current magazines, and daily newspapers from eight cities are available." The Library hours are included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.006

Rules, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine

Libray hours, fines and policies covering the use of books are described in the item.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324282

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.007

Postcard, fine notice, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine

The fine notice postcard has the Library regulations governing fines and the name of the librarian, S.M. Watson.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324283

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.008

Trade card, Stephen Berry, book, card and job printer, No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine

Stephen Berry wrote books on the Freemasons. The card verso has the regulations of the Portland Public Library.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.032

Trade card for the Boston Rubber Shoe Co., Boston, Mass., 1898

The image is captioned "What matter how the storm behaves, what matter how the north wind raves. The deepest drifts she boldly braves, with her Storm Slippers." The card verso is stamped "From the World's Fair Exhibit of the Boston Rubber Shoe Co." The card is copyrighted 1893 by G.H. Buek & Co. Lit...

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.03.027

Trade card, Charles W. Mitchell, insurance, all kinds, 60 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.

The image caption reads "Night before Christmas." In the image Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse decorate a Christmas tree with Huey, Dewey and Louie watching in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.025

Trade cards, Gold Coin Stoves & Ranges, Chicago Stove Works, Chicago, Illinois

An illustration and description of the Gold Coin Range, new for 1893, is on the card verso. Text on the card reads "For sale by C.L. Stewart." A medal image with a woman's head, the word "Liberty" and the year 1889 is on the front of the card.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.027

Richardson one-pipe heaters, catalogue no. 153, Richardson & Boynton Co., manufacturers, 260 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Images and features of the one-pipe heaters are described for customers. The catalog is designed as a self contained envelope with a flap that can be folded over and sealed. The business has an office at 98 Federal Street in Boston.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324301

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.040

Cooley's no. 12 catalogue, 34 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass.

The store carries vases, porcelain, dinnerware and paint which customers can use to decorate the pieces. The business was formerly Boston China Decorating Works which was established in 1860. There is an illustration of the building and storefront on the item cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325674

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.011

Dustless concrete floors, by L.C. Wason, National Association of Cement Users, Detroit, Michigan

The pamphlet is a revised paper delivered before the National Association of Cement Users in December 1910. Wason is president of Aberthaw Construction Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325679

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.018

Brochure, Elmwood by the Merrimac, Boscawen, New Hampshire

The property is described as a colonial house, stage tavern and the birthplace of New Hampshire Governor Moody Currier. The front hall wallpaper has been on over one hundred years. Points of interest and daytrips are listed on the back of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.023

Brochure, Elmwood by the Merrimac, Boscawen, New Hampshire

The property is described as a newly renovated family hotel with tennis and lawn sports.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.024

Advertisement, muffs and tippets for sale at Davis Whitman's shop, No. 26 Cheap-Side, Hanover-Street, Boston, Mass.

The shop has sable tips, bear, elt, genet, fox, racoon, and pole cat among the offerings to the public.

Date: 1804

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325684

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.01.008

Advertisement, Pond's Clothing Store, 10 & 12 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Text at the top of the item reads "Pond & Co., Blue Store, Clothing."

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.010

Pamphlet, Rochester Lamp is unequaled and is the only lamp absolutely perfect, manufactured by Edward Miller & Co., 10 & 12 College Place, 66 Park Place, New York, New York

The features and advantages of the Rochester Lamp, a central draft lamp, are described. The item verso has an illustration and specifications for Rochester Piano and Vase Lamps. There are numerous testimonials from satisfied customers including Henry Ward Beecher and Buffalo Bill Cody. The Boston st...

Date: 1889-10-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325689

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.008

Circular, Edward Miller & Co., 10 and 12 College Place, New York, New York

The lamps are described with finish, dimensions and prices. New prices have been provided for some items. The Boston store is at 38 Pearl Street.

Date: 1889-11-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325691

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.053

American drawing-cards, second series, James R. Osgood & Co., No. 211 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The six drawing cards are: 1)horizontal repetition (rosettes and buds), 2)buds repeated around a centre, 3)coffee pot, 4)cup and saucer, salver, muffin-dish, 5)vertical repetition, guilloche, leaves and berries and 6)horizontal repetition, guilloche, leaves and berries.

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325695

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.02.003

Circular, new patent lock extension for Rochester Harps and Founts, manufactured by Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The illustration is for the No. 163 Harp with the new lock ring.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.009

Sheet, No. 0722 extension chandelier, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The dimensions of the various pieces are provided in the description.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.010

Sheet, No. 0742 Rochester Non-Extension Chandelier, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The dimensions of the chandelier parts are provided. The item verso has No. 0743 Rochester Extension Chandelier.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.011

Sheet, brackets and Rochester brackets, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

Eight different bracket styles are described on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.012

Shattuck Inn, Jaffrey, New Hampshire

The property and its activities are described for potential guests visiting the Mt. Monadnock area. There is a map on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325743

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.025

Winter sports in the White Mountains, Hotel Randall, North Conway, New Hampshire

Winter sports such as skiing, skating, tobaggoning and snowshoeing are described for potential guests.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325744

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.026

Turner's Tavern, Bethlehem, New Hampshire

The features of the tavern, set in the White Mountains, are described for guests. Bethlehem is a summmer and health resort.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325746

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.027

Eagle Mountain House and Hall, White Mountains, Jackson, New Hampshire

There are extensive photographs of the property and area.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325747

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.028

Comfort Mathes Camp for women and girls, Durham, New Hampshire

Camp facilities are described with costs and references.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325749

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.029

Hotels of New England, published by C.B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass.

1 book, 49 pages : illustrations ; 10 3/4 x 9 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.031

Occupations - General

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 325758

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.0050

Dr. Barnes School of Embalming, Held at Warerooms of Lockhart Branch National Casket Company, 140 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass., 1907

Photograph of embalmers taken at Dr. Barnes School of Embalming. Held at Warerooms of Lockhart Branch National Casket Company, 140 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass., from November 11-14, 1907.

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 325759

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.0050.001

Photographs, 1954-1959, undated

This subseries contains professional photographs of the Royal Barry Wills Associates. The photographs are of Royal Barry Wills with clients and the Associates.

Date: 1954-1959

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 325762

Ref. Code: AR029.03.04

Transparent Faces

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified adult individuals with light painting or tinting on the faces of subjects. Most backgrounds are entirely painted over in one color and most subjects wear somber colors and few accessories. There is one identified portrait subject (PC068-30) and ...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325766

Ref. Code: PC068.01

Hand-painted tintypes powder/gold jewelry/white lines/black lines

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified individuals with powder tinting, gold painted jewelry and accessories, and white and black lines. Some of the tintypes may be copies of other photographs. Two tintypes (PC068-96 and PC068-97) feature the same image but are overpainted differentl...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325767

Ref. Code: PC068.02

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