Historic New England

A three thousand dollar house, 1908

Negative brownprints of a $3000 house. Includes a south and east elevation with a second floor plan; and a west and north elevation with a first floor plan.

Date: 1908-02-22

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252945

Ref. Code: AR003.005.009

Walker memorial, Jamaica Plain, Mass., undated

Blueprint for the Walker memorial, showing the front and side. Done by architect James T. Kelley, with whom Frank Chouteau Brown joined offices in 1902. The original drawing was dated 1890, but the date of the blueprint is unknown.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252947

Ref. Code: AR003.005.010

Steel engraving for unknown sarcophagus, undated

An engraving of a ram frieze for an unknown sarcophagus. This may have been used as an archetype for Frank Chouteau Brown's bull sarcophagi. There are many similarities in the styles of the two sarcophagi.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252950

Ref. Code: AR003.005.011

Unidentified tombstone, undated

A print of the front and sides of a Roman tombstone. Frank Chouteau Brown may have used this for his own designs and details for tombstones, such as wreaths, vases and the circular ornamentation.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252951

Ref. Code: AR003.005.012

Grave of Edwin Booth, Cambridge, Mass., undated

A photomechanical rendering of a watercolor by Malcolm Fraser of the grave of Edwin Booth.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252963

Ref. Code: AR003.005.013

Tomb of Mrs. H.B. Adams, Washington, DC, from American Architect and Building News, 1898

A print of the tomb of Mrs. H.B. Adams in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC, from an issue of American Architect and Building News, February 26, 1898.

Date: 1898-02-26

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252965

Ref. Code: AR003.005.014

Gordon headstones, 1902

Two drawings of headstones for Gordon.

Date: 1902-02-01

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252967

Ref. Code: AR003.005.015

Greeley headstone, undated

A drawing of a headstone for Greeley, along with lettering. "William Henry Greeley Sept. 18 1823 - (?) / & wife / Ruth Hancock April 16, 1834-Jan. 3, 1892."

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252969

Ref. Code: AR003.005.016

Chaucer case drawing, Harvard Library, Cambridge, Mass., 1909

A set of drawings for the Chaucer case in Harvard Library in Cambridge, Mass. Includes a rendering in graphite and ink of the inscription (#1270); lettering across the frieze for the Chaucer case (#1269); an elevation of a portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer; and two blueprints of inscription lettering.

Date: 1909-09-15

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252974

Ref. Code: AR003.005.017

Worcester-Boston route sign, undated

A signpost rendering, "Worcester-Boston Route from Marlboro -- 7 minutes only to Hotel."

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252976

Ref. Code: AR003.005.018

Sign, Southborough, Mass., undated

A signpost rendering, "A High Class Inn for motorists at Southboro, Mass."

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252977

Ref. Code: AR003.005.019

Shakespeare Festival Guild sign, Boston, Mass., 1916

A signpost rendering for the Shakespeare Festival Guild, Boston, Mass., 1916.

Date: 1916

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252979

Ref. Code: AR003.005.020

Emblems, Boston, Mass., 1913

Renderings of monograms and emblems for the American Pageant Association, founded in Boston, Mass. in 1913.

Date: 1913-05-07

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252984

Ref. Code: AR003.005.021

Motto, 1915

Rendering of a motto that says, "At the sign of the golden bull."

Date: 1915-06-10

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252985

Ref. Code: AR003.005.022

Poster, 1913

A sketch of a 150th anniversary celebration poster for the "Pageant of Machias Valley / 2pm / Virginia Tanner, Director."

Date: 1913-08-05 - 1913-08-17

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252988

Ref. Code: AR003.005.023

Photo-mechanical sheet of bookplates, 1903-1905

A photo-mechanical sheet showing a series of eleven bookplates.

Date: 1903-1905

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252991

Ref. Code: AR003.005.024

Bookplates, undated

Cardboard backing for seventeen small illustrations serving as bookplates.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252994

Ref. Code: AR003.005.025

Lettering, undated

Various types of lettering, possibly copies.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252995

Ref. Code: AR003.005.026

Classic lettering, undated

Classic lettering for capital letters.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252997

Ref. Code: AR003.005.027

Columns, undated

Serveral drawings, possibly copies, of columns. Includes column capitals; column capitals in situ; fluted column capitals; and Tuscan and Doric columns.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252998

Ref. Code: AR003.005.028

Cupboard with three shelves, undated

Ink on vellum with graphite details

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253002

Ref. Code: AR003.004.001

Porch table and chair, Blue Hill, Maine, 1914

Drawings of a porch table and chair(s) in Blue Hill, Maine. Scheme C shows ten sides and two arms.

Date: 1914-06-11

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253003

Ref. Code: AR003.004.002a

Bookcase and billiard table for Washburn House, Brookline, Mass., 1912

A Jacobean bookcase and billiard table in oak for the Washburn House in Brookline, Mass.

Date: 1912-02-08

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253004

Ref. Code: AR003.004.003

Table, bench and chairs, undated

Drawings of one long bench, two stools, an armchair, a side chair and an oak wall table. Also includes various prints of decorative candle holders, or what are possibly electric sconces.

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253005

Ref. Code: AR003.004.004

Oak side table, 1921

Ink on vellum

Date: 1921-12-16

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253006

Ref. Code: AR003.004.005

Side chair, 1921

Drawing for a side chair, with measurements for an armchair.

Date: 1921-12

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253007

Ref. Code: AR003.004.006

Italian cupboard for walnut or wormy chestnut, 1923

Ink on vellum

Date: 1923-08-01

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253008

Ref. Code: AR003.004.007

Oak case, West Newton, Mass., 1932

Front and side views of an oak case, possibly a cupboard with a cross bookcase, for William Albert Gallup of West Newton, Mass.

Date: 1932-02-18 - 1932-02-19

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253013

Ref. Code: AR003.004.008

Dining table, 1908

Ink on vellum

Date: 1908-08-02

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253014

Ref. Code: AR003.004.009

Library table, 1908

Drawing for a "library table in oak or walnut drawer at back end."

Date: 1908-07-02

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253015

Ref. Code: AR003.004.010

Serving table, 1902

Drawing for a "Sheraton shape serving table."

Date: 1902-08-02

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253016

Ref. Code: AR003.004.011

Oak table, Sumner Robinson House, 1902

Ink on vellum

Date: 1902-11-29

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253017

Ref. Code: AR003.004.012

Armchair, 1908

Drawing for an "armchair with cane seat, mahogany." Marked A.

Date: 1908-07-21

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253018

Ref. Code: AR003.004.013

Armchair with cushion seat, 1908

Drawing for an "armchair with cushion seat (brocade or leather), sheraton?" Marked B.

Date: 1908-07-20

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253019

Ref. Code: AR003.004.014

James II chair, 1908

Drawing for a "James II chair in walnut and cane." Marked C.

Date: 1908-07-22

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253020

Ref. Code: AR003.004.015

William and Mary chair, 1908

Marked D.

Date: 1908-07-23

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253021

Ref. Code: AR003.004.016

William and Mary chair, 1908

Drawing for a "William and Mary chair, walnut and figured velvet." Marked E.

Date: 1908-07-23

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253022

Ref. Code: AR003.004.017

Stuart chair, 1908

Drawing for a Stuart oak chair. Marked F.

Date: 1908-07-21

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253023

Ref. Code: AR003.004.018

Furniture and props, 1905

Three drawings of furniture and props for a production of She Stoops to Conquer. Includes a table and benches for the tap room scene; tavern props; and a reading table and screen.

Date: 1905

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252775

Ref. Code: AR003.002.07.007

Interior view of the Jeremiah Lee House, front hall and staircase, Washington Street, Marblehead, Mass., undated

The image verso reads "New Series of photographs of Salem, Mass. and vicinity published by Frank Cousins' Bee-hive, 170, 172, 174 Essex Street, Salem, Mass. Photography by the Moulton-Erickson Photo. Co., Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 252778

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1700.0220.001

Three drawings of furniture, 1905

Three drawings of furniture for a production of She Stoops to Conquer. Includes a chair, an oak settle and a fireplace settle.

Date: 1905

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252776

Ref. Code: AR003.002.07.008

Six drawings of furniture, 1905

Six drawings of furniture for a production of She Stoops to Conquer. Includes a Jacobean chair, an oak table, two chairs, an oak chair, and a mahogany library case.

Date: 1905-11

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252777

Ref. Code: AR003.002.07.009

Six drawings of furniture, 1905

Six drawings of furniture for a production of She Stoops to Conquer. Includes a settle, a mahogany chair, a chair, a highback oak armchair, a scrolled leg chair, and a table with lamp.

Date: 1905

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 252779

Ref. Code: AR003.002.07.010