Historic New England

"Ideas for old rooms and new:" from the scrapbook of Hazel Dell Brown, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pa., 1944

The trade catalog is structured as if readers are sending in letters to designer Hazel Dell Brown, the chief interior designer of the Armstrong Cork Company. Each problem surrounds a specific room of the house, with each solution suggesting the use of the Armstrong Cork Company's products to liven u...

Date: 1944

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360890

Ref. Code: EP005.617

Livable basement rooms, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pa., 1945

Trade catalog showcasing different interior design options using the company's linoleum and cork products. Each design choice uses illustrations and descriptions to advocate for the designs and the company's products.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360891

Ref. Code: EP005.618

How to remodel an old home, Armstong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pa., 1948

The catalog goes room-by-room and showcases how the company's linoleum and cork products can help achieve different interior design goals.

Date: 1948

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360892

Ref. Code: EP005.619

House design calendars, Hume-Newhall Company of Augusta, Augusta, Maine, 1922

Each calendar showcases an illustration of a completed house design, with each design showcasing the Hume-Newhall Company's window and door products.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360893

Ref. Code: EP005.620

Rooms for better living in basements and basementless houses, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pa., 1952

Trade cataloging discussing how to live better in houses with and without basements. Each page showcases a concept for a room and different interior design choices using the company's cork and linoleum products. Published by Armstrong Cork Company.

Date: 1952

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360895

Ref. Code: EP005.621

Roth Brothers, Inc. portfolio, Creo-Dipt Company, Inc., North Tonawanda, N.Y., circa 1930

1 trade catalog

Date: circa 1930

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360896

Ref. Code: EP005.622

Ideas for home modernizing, H. S. Stuttman Co., New York, N.Y., 1953

The catalog is structured as a series of articles tackling topics of home renovation and interior design.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360898

Ref. Code: EP005.623

Specifications for house of Arthur Little, Esq., Beverly Farms, Mass., undated

Office copy of specifications for work on House #1 to be built at Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, for Arthur Little, Esq. The specifications were completed by Boston architectural company Little & Browne. The specifications undated and measure 14 x 8 1/4 inches. The specifications include information ...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 360901

Ref. Code: AR001.001.005

126 Lincoln Street, Melrose, Mass., 1940

One photographic print of the white two-story house at 126 Lincoln Street in Melrose, Massachusetts, in 1940. Various trees are seen in the foreground and background of the image. A United States flag is seen hanging from the second floor of the house.

Date: 1940

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 360902

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1810.0030.003

Henry Waitt house, Newton, Mass., undated

One black-and-white photographic print of a house in the Victorian architectural style. The photograph is undated and the photographer is unknown. Architectural features such as dormers, a porch, a portico, and a turret are pictured. On the verso, the following is handwritten: "This is Henry Waitts ...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 360903

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2050.0040.001

Financial records, 1810-1824

1 folder

Date: 1810-1824

Collection: Stone family papers

GUSN: 360954

Ref. Code: MS069.0001.001

Legal records: policy of assurance, 1810

1 folder

Date: 1810

Collection: Stone family papers

GUSN: 360955

Ref. Code: MS069.0001.002

Legal records: power of attorney, 1825

1 folder

Date: 1825

Collection: Stone family papers

GUSN: 360956

Ref. Code: MS069.0001.003

New ideas for modernizing your home, Better Homes and Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa, 1936

The catalog is structured as a series of articles tackling topics of home renovation and interior design.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361028

Ref. Code: EP005.624

Book of remodeled houses, The American Home, American Home Publishing Company, Forest Hills, N.Y., undated

The magazine is structured as a series of articles tackling topics of home renovation and interior design.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361029

Ref. Code: EP005.625

Legal records

Series contains legal records including petitions; affidavits; court summons; warrants; the manifesto of the Porpoise; docket book entries; case files; indictments; and transcripts of interrogation of witnesses related to United States v. Cyrus Libby.

Date: 1840-1846, predominant 1845-1846

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361030

Ref. Code: MS034.003

Printed matter, 1837-1856

Series includes printed matter including a copy of Charles Ellmss The Pirates Own Book, or Authentic Narratives of the Lives, Exploits, and Executions of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers; copy of clippings related to the trial of Captain Cyrus Libby; copy of a handbill for George William Gordon acce...

Date: 1837-1856

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361031

Ref. Code: MS034.005

Original art, 1853, undated

Series contains original art including a drawing of a young girl in a garden and a watercolor landscape depicting the events from when Pedro Tovookan Parris was enslaved, transported to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and ultimately transported to Boston, Massachusetts, to testify at the trial of Cyrus Libb...

Date: 1835, undated

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361032

Ref. Code: MS034.006

Other materials, 1853, undated

Series includes the original frame for the drawing of a young girl in the garden; a collection inventory; a handwritten account of Pedro Tovookan Parriss life signed by Percival J. Parris; and a page of notes regarding the provenance of the collection.

Date: 1853, undated

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361033

Ref. Code: MS034.007

Charles River Carnival, Waltham, Mass., 1886

One mounted albumen print of a painting depicting a flotilla on the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1886 as part of the Charles River Carnival. Fireworks, lanterns, boats, and canoes with passengers are pictured. The photographer is likely George H. Van Norman, a local photographer wh...

Date: 1886

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361038

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3110.0050.001

Exterior of George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass., undated

One mounted black-and-white photographic print of the house of George D. Chamberlain in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown and the photograph is undated. On the top left corner of the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Geo. D. Chamberlain's house / Springfield, Mass....

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361039

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2830.0040.002

George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass., undated

Four mounted black-and-white photographic prints of the interior of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. Rooms pictured include a sitting room, a dining room, a parlor, and an entryway. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361040

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11

Dining room, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the dining room of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361041

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.001

Sitting room, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the sitting room of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361042

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.002

Parlor, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the parlor of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361043

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.003

Entrance hall, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the entrance hall of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361044

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.004

Price list brochure for The Perry Pictures Company, Malden, Massachusetts, 1927

Packing slip and price list brochure for the Perry Pictures Company. Consumers are informed of the pricing for photographs of different dimensions, also providing information about price differences for different material types and subjects of the photographs.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.022

Catalogue of tools and supplies for metal crafting, A. J. Wilkinson & Co., 180 to 188 Washington St., Boston, Mass., undated

The catalog lists different craftsman designs, jewels, and some blueprints for consumers to buy. Each product contains an illustration of the assembled and deconstructed product (to be assembled by the consumer), a product number, the name of the product being sold, a price depdning on the material,...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361047

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.020

Sample photograph for Chauncey L. Moore, photographic artist, Republican Building, 419 Main Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

Photograph sample has a lithograph print of the storefront of the photographer, advertising portraits and showcasing the location of the studio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.023

Architecture - First Annual Exhibition, Los Angeles Architectural Club

Eight mounted photographic prints of interior and exterior of architectural structures including houses and churches. The prints were photographed by multiple photographers including Thomas Ellison, Leon E. Dadmun, and William T. Clark. Two of the prints include a stamp for the architectural firm Cr...

Date: 1907, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361050

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700

Sitting room, Fellow House, Brookline, Mass.

One photographic print of the sitting room in the Fellow House in Brookline, Massachusetts. The print is undated. William T. Clark is the photographer. The print is labeled as part of section B.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361054

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.001

Exterior view of Emmanuel Church, Newport, R. I.

One photographic print of the exterior of Emmanuel Church in Newport, Rhode Island. The church was designed by architectural firm Cram, Goodhue, and Ferguson. The print is undated and was photographed by Leon E. Dadmun. The print is labeled as part of section N.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361055

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.002

Procession at Emmanuel Church, Newport, R.I.

One photographic print of a procession of lay members wearing vestments such as a surplice and cossack outside Emmanuel Church in Newport, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section N.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361056

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.003

Exterior of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown's residence, Newport, R.I.

One photographic print of the residence for Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, also known as Harbour Court, in Newport, Rhode Island. The print is undated. Thomas Ellison is the photographer. The print is labeled as part of section N. A sticker including information related to the First Annual Exhibition of ...

Date: 1907, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361057

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.004

Loggia, Mrs. John Nicholas Brown's residence, Newport, R.I.

One photographic print of the loggia at the residence of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown in Newport, Rhode Island. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section N.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361058

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.005

Greenhouse, Barron House, Boston, Mass.

One photographic print of the greenhouse at the Barron House in Boston, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section B.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361059

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.006

Corridor, Barron House, Boston, Mass.

One photographic print of hallway in the Barron House in Boston, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section B. The dining room is seen in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361060

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.007

Dining room, Barron House, Boston, Mass.

One photographic print of a dining room in the Barron House in Boston, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section B.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361061

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.008

Sample photograph for Weston, photographer, 2 Smith Block, Bangor, Maine, undated

Photograph sample has a lithograph print of the storefront of the photographer, advertising portraits and showcasing the location of the studio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361094

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.024

Studio portrait of George M. Hawks and a dog, Bennington, Vt., undated

Cabinet card of George M. Hawks holding a pencil with a dog on a bench. Taken by Gokays photographic studio in Bennington, Vermont. The following is printed underneath the print on the recto of the mount: "Gokays / Bennington, Vt."

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 363028

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USVT.0580.0070.001

Studio portrait of an unidentified man on roller skates, Lawrence, Mass., 1884

Cabinet card of an unidentified man on roller skates taken in a photographic studio. Taken by photographer George H. Leck of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Photograph dated 1884. Backmark on verso reads: "Geo. H. Leck, / Photographer, / 283 Essex Street, / Lawrence, Mass. 1884."

Date: 1884

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 363029

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1520.0030.03

Occupations - Wallpaper Hangers

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 363055

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.1100

Two unidentified men hanging wallpaper, undated

Cabinet card of two unidentified men preparing to hang wallpaper. Photographer is unknown. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 363056

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.1100.001

Horton Brasses Inc., manufacturers of authentic reproduction furniture hardware, catalog no. 193, Horton Brasses Inc., Nooks Hill Road, P. O. Box 95, Cromwell, Conn., 1993

Trade catalog containing various examples of cabinet and other hardware produced and offered by Horton Brasses Inc. A price list is located in the back of the catalog. The catalog was published by Horton Brasses Inc. in 1993. Color and black-and-white photographs of pieces of hardware and employees...

Date: 1993

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 363057

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.022

Distinctive homes: three, four, and five bedroom plans from 1600 to 5000 square feet, D-48, Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc., undated

Trade catalog containing floor plans for three, four, and five bedroom houses designed by Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc. Color illustrations, floor plans, and measurements are available for each design. On the front cover is a distributor's stamp reading advertising Old Country Store Land Offi...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 363059

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.270

Lewis homes: homes of character, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Michigan, 1922

The plan book has descriptions, floor plans, and photographs for each design.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 363062

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.271

A few of the many suburban and city dwellings that have been erected by H. Galloway Ten Eyck, architect, H. Galloway Ten Eyck, corner of Market and Broad Streets, Firemen's Insurance Building, Newark, N.J., circa 1895

Plan book containing designs of both suburban and city dwellings designed by architect H. Galloway Ten Eyck. Illustrations, photographs, design numbers, floor plans, and a brief description are included for each design. Testimonials from previous clients are included. Advertisements from various com...

Date: circa 1895

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 363075

Ref. Code: EP005.746

A few of the many suburban and city dwellings that have been erected by H. Galloway Ten Eyck, architect, 2nd ed., H. Galloway Ten Eyck, corner of Market and Broad Streets, Firemen's Insurance Building, Newark, N.J., undated

Plan book containing designs of both suburban and city dwellings designed by architect H. Galloway Ten Eyck. Illustrations, photographs, design numbers, floor plans, and a brief description are included for each design. Advertisements from various companies, such as The Wm. H. Page Boiler Co., Fores...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 363094

Ref. Code: EP005.747

Ford-V-Neer siding [portfolio], Ford Roofing Product Co., 111 West Washington Street, Chicago, Ill., 1939

Portfolio containing information on Ford-V-Neer siding. Includes specifications, information, and photographic prints of houses with Ford-V-Neer siding. Published by Ford Roofing Product Co.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 363102

Ref. Code: EP005.762

Life as you would have it, Surface Combustion Corporation, Toledo, Ohio, 1937

The trade catalog is laid out as a narrative, describing the daily routine of a family in a gas-equipped home. Throughout the narrative, the benefits of a gas-equipped home are highlighted. Photographic prints accompany the written narrative. Published by Surface Combustion Corporation.

Date: 1937

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 363106

Ref. Code: EP005.763

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