Historic New England

Porch sitting, Chequesset Inn, Wellfleet, Mass., 1913

A group of people sit on the porch of the Chequesset Inn, Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

Date: 1913

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197185

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3200.0020.003

The cedars of West Chop, Martha's Vineyard, Mass., 1891

Exterior view of cedar trees in the neighborhood of West Chop, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, with two figures. Both appear to be ladies with one dressed in light colors seen from behind and the other wearing dark clothing and carrying an umbrella while seated under the trees. The ocean can als...

Date: 1891

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197186

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1740.0150.006

Full-length portrait of Nancy Luce, seated, facing front, holding her pet hen, West Tisbury, Mass., undated

A portrait of Nancy Luce sitting on a chair with her pet hen.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197187

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1740.0150.005

"Our Plan of the Public Garden, Boston, As It Should Be. Respectfully Submitted to the City by the Authorities."

Print showing a plan for the Boston Public Garden, with fountains and pedestrians strolling. The Harbor can be seen in the distance. From Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion page 137-138.

Date: 1855

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 197188

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2900.001

Public Garden, Boston, Mass., undated

A man sits on a bench in the Public Garden near the Ether Monument.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197189

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6690.005

Details of the Washington Monument for Mr. Daugherty, Superintendent of the Work, Washington, D.C., October 24, 1848

The drawing details show the stone work and doorways of the obelisk.

Date: 1848-10-24

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 197197

Ref. Code: AR001.US.0400.001

Full-length portrait of Abbott Lowell Cummings, standing, facing front, holding a plaque, Worcester, Mass., June 9, 2008

Abbott Lowell Cummings receives the Bay State Legacy Award for his contributions to Massachusetts history at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 2008-06-09

Collection: Historic New England institutional archives

GUSN: 197198

Ref. Code: IA001.TMP.001

Half-length portrait of Abbott Lowell Cummings, standing, facing front, holding a plaque, Worcester, Mass., June 9, 2008

Abbott Lowell Cummings receives the Bay State Legacy Award for his contributions to Massachusetts history at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 2008-06-09

Collection: Historic New England institutional archives

GUSN: 197199

Ref. Code: IA001.TMP.002

Portrait of Abbott Lowell Cummings, standing, facing front, holding a plaque, Worcester, Mass., June 9, 2008

Abbott Lowell Cummings receives the Bay State Legacy Award for his contributions to Massachusetts history at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 2008-06-09

Collection: Historic New England institutional archives

GUSN: 197200

Ref. Code: IA001.TMP.003

Exterior view of the Elihu Thompson Estate, Swampscott, Mass., undated

The Elihu Thompson Estate, built in 1889, is seen from the lawn with the stable in the rear.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197204

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2930.0020.004

Interior view of the Sewell House, York, Maine, undated

The Sewell House fireplace is seen with a painting above the mantel.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197206

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1920.0010.001

Professor Pierce's Residence, Cambridge, Mass.

The exterior of Professor Pierce's House is seen in this image with two figures standing on the steps.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197208

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0280.0280.001

House of Professor A.M. Tozzer, Cambridge, Mass., December 27, 1916

The page is from "The American Architect," vol. CX, No. 2140, December 27, 1916.

Date: 1916-12-27

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197209

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0010.002

Exterior view of the Manning House, Cambridge, Mass.

The Manning House, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with climbing vines on part of the structure, is bordered by a fence.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197210

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0030.002

Exterior of the Jennison House, Cambridge, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Jennison House, Cambridge, Massachusetts with children sitting on the fence and in the front lawn. Located at 11 Garden Street.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197211

Ref. Code: PC001.02.03.03.055

Exterior view of the Horseford Place, Cambridge, Mass., 1902

A view of Horseford Place, in snow, located at Craigie and Sparks Streets, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1902

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197212

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0030.003

Exterior view of the Waterhouse House, Cambridge, Mass., undated

This photograph was taken from across the road in front of the Waterhouse House, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197213

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0030.004

Map of the land opposite the house of the late Mr. Longfellow, presented to the Longfellow Memorial Association by the poet's children

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Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 197214

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4150.001

Exterior view of the new Union Station, under construction, Worcester, Mass., Oct. 11,1910

The construction of Union Station is shown in Washington Square in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1910-10-11

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 197216

Ref. Code: PC015.01.770.01

Christmas card, showing a little girl with stocking, 1887

A Christmas card depicting a small blond girl in a nightgown holding a red stocking. There are also flowers going across the bottom. Card reads: "A Merry Christmas to you!"

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197397

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.019

Christmas card, with leaf and berry design, undated

A leaf-shaped Christmas card with a leaf and berry design which reads: "With Sincere Wishes for a Happy Christmas."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197398

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.020

Christmas card, showing a kitten and holly, undated

Christmas card depicting a kitten with a blue ribbon around its neck and holly. Card reads: "With best Christmas wishes," and is inscribed "For Dear Theodore from Cousin Marie (?)"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197399

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.021

Christmas card, depicting a yellow chick, undated

Christmas card with a yellow chick which reads: "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" Inscription reads: "To Theodore with Aunt Lizzie's Love."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197400

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.022

Christmas card, showing dog with a card in its mouth, undated

Fringed Christmas card depicting the head of a dog holding a card in its mouth. The card reads: "With Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197401

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.023

Christmas card, showing two pugs in the woods, undated

Christmas card depicting two pugs wearing blue capes in a wooded area. Card reads: "Winged bliss may Christmas fly, so we wish my pugs and I." Inscribed on the reverse " To Theodore from Cousin Charlotte."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197402

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.024

Christmas card, showing owls in a winter scene, undated

Christmas card depicting two owls in flight in winter. Card reads: "True Happiness Be Thine This Christmas Day."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197403

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.025

Christmas card verso, W. Hagelberg, Berlin, undated

The handwritten message at the top reads "Carrie with love cousin Charlotte." The Christmas card verse is by E.E. Griffin.

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 197404

Ref. Code: MS014.TMP.005

Christmas card, with flowers, 1880

Christmas card with flowers at opposite corners which reads: "Once more a Christmas greeting do I send, This year to thee, my dear and valued friend!" diagonally across. Inscribed on the reverse "With a very Merry Xmas from your loving MRB! 1880"

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197405

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.026

Christmas card, showing a scene by a creek, undated

Christmas card depiciting a scene by a creek or stream flowing under a bridge with fishing gear on the bank. Card reads: "A Merry Christmas To You." Inscribed on the reverse "For Mr. Eastman with best wishes from MRB(?)

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197406

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.027

Christmas card, showing a sparrow and carnations, undated

Christmas card depicting a sparrow standing amidst red carnations. Card reads: "With a Heartfelt Christmas Greeting."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197407

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.028

Christmas card, showing small girls dressed for winter, 1887

Christmas card depicting a group of small girls in coats, hats and boots and one with a muff. Card reads: "A Hearty Christmas To You All!"

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197408

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.029

Christmas card, with flowers on black background, undated

Christmas card depicting blue flowers around a card which reads: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

Date: 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197409

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.030

New Year's card, showing a boy with a drum and dog, undated

New year card depicting a boy in a suit holding on a drum and wearing a hat which appears to be made of paper. He is pointing at a dog standing on its hind legs wearing a red ribbon around its neck, a pope's hat and holding a walking stick. Card reads: "A Happy New Year to You."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197410

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.031

New Year's card, showing a baby in a top hat, undated

New year card with a baby doffing a white top hat. Card reads: "With smiles, I wish my friends so dear, And all they love, 'A Bright New Year!'"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197411

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.032

Child standing holding an umbrella, location unknown, undated

A young child, wearing an overcoat, holds an umbrella while looking at a small bird.

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 197412

Ref. Code: MS014.TMP.004

Covers for "The holiday guest," C.W. Calkins & Co., publishers, 286 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

The front and back covers for the children's book "The holiday guest" have a Christmas greeting on the front and a New Year's greeting on the verso.

Date: 1880

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 197413

Ref. Code: MS014.TMP.003

"Cooking for invalids" from the "Literary recipe book" of Amelia Bradley Little, 1882

This page contains harmful language regarding people with disabilities. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter o...

Date: 1882

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197415

Ref. Code: MS016.17.001.001.001

Peppermints page from the "Literary recipe book" of Amelia Bradley Little (wife of Daniel N. Little)

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Date: 1882

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197416

Ref. Code: MS016.17.001.001.002

Christmas card, showing a sleigh in winter, undated

Christmas card depictinga sleight in sepia tones. Card reads: "Season's Greetings" and is inscribed "with love, K. C. Longlands."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197417

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.033

Christmas card, showing a winter scene, undated

Christmas card depicts a group of buildings with snow on the roofs and a bunch of ivy in the foreground. Card reads: "A Merry Christmas" and reverse is inscribed "Wishing you a happy Christmas, M. H."

Date: 24 December 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197418

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.034

Christmas card, showing small children framed with holly, undated

A Christmas card depicting the heads of five small children with holly branches framing the image. Card reads: "A Jolly Christmas" and is inscribed on the reverse with "Merry Christmas Margaret."

Date: 24 December 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197421

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.035

Christmas card, with a poinsettia flower, undated

Christmas card with a red poinsettia plant which reads: "With Christmas greetings and love from house to house." Inscribed within "Margaret Hyde Austin."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197422

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.036

Letter from Aunt Elizabeth to Margaret A. Little, Fitchburg, Mass., dated December 13, 1897

Aunt Elizabeth states that Margaret and "sister Amelia" will celebrate their birthdays together in a three page letter. She encloses a keepsake for Margaret's birthday.

Date: 1897-12-13

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197423

Ref. Code: MS016.22.01.001.001

Christian endeavor prayer meeting topics, 1909, First Church in Newbury, Newbury, Mass., 1909

The topics are copyrighted by the United Society of Christian Endeavor. The verso lists church officers and committees.

Date: 1909

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197426

Ref. Code: MS016.TMP.001

Interior view of the Thacher House, kitchen, Yarmouthport, Mass., undated

This interior view of the kitchen of the Thacher House, Yarmouthport, Massachusetts contains a fireplace, stove, spinning-wheel and table.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197430

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3530.0050.001

Exterior view of The Refectory, Franklin Park, Roxbury, Mass., undated

This photograph is an exterior view of The Refectory building in Franklin Park, Roxbury, Massachusetts used as a branch library of the Boston Public Library.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197431

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0420.013