Historic New England

Color perfect wallpaper: a distinctive portfolio of distinctive wallpapers, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill., 1940

The samples are divided into an economy group, budget group, and decorator group. Two samples are featured in the front of the item designed for Joan Bennett and Hedda Hopper.

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357084

Ref. Code: EP005.315

The Chapman Company ephemera, circa 1907-1910

Four pieces of ephemera related to The Chapman Company's operations. Includes one sales catalog for The Chapman Comapny, one proof for a House & Garden advertisement for The Chapman Company, a price list for a Baltimore-based manufacturer of mirrors, and an envelope with attached wax seal and tie fo...

Date: circa 1907-1910

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357087

Ref. Code: CC020.003.001

The Chapman Company Decorative Lighting sales catalogue, circa 1907-1910

One seven page sales catalogue for The Chapman Company Decorative Lighting. The brochure can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 6 x 3 1/4 inches. The brochure advertises nine total lamps from The Chapman Company. The publisher of the brochure is not listed. The lamps advertised are Candle No. 11,...

Date: circa 1907-1910

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357092

Ref. Code: CC020.003.001.001

Homes of today 1932, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Home Construction Division, Chicago, Ill., 1932

The plan book describes in detail the Sears home building plan from the house designs and financing to the completed structure. Features floor plans and illustrations for each design. There is an index of house plans arranged by number of rooms. The catalog has testimonials, questions and answers, a...

Date: 1932

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357097

Ref. Code: EP005.316

Proof of The Chapman Company advertisement from House & Garden, circa 1907-1910

One onionskin paper proof from House & Garden, a monthly magazine devoted to architecture, gardens and decoration, for The Chapman Company. The proof depicts an example lamp from The Chapman Co., a list of other potential products the company could produce, and their address. The proof measures 12 x...

Date: circa 1907-1910

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357093

Ref. Code: CC020.003.001.002

C.W. Eschbach price list, circa 1907-1910

One price list for C.W. Eschbach, a manufacturer of antique, colonial, mantel pier and periods mirrors. C.W. Eschbach was located in Baltimore, Maryland at 223 S. Sharp Street. On the front cover, "Waldo E. Chapman" is stamped. Throughout the price list, there are various notations, presumably made ...

Date: circa 1907-1910

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357094

Ref. Code: CC020.003.001.003

Envelope, circa 1907-1910

One brown envelope with attached red wax seal and tie. The wax seal has the letter "A" stamped into it. On the top left corner of the envelope is am embossed seal. It depicts a man in revolutionary atire and reads: "PORTRAITS / Herein CONTAINED / were MADE in the PIC / TURE SHOPS of A. / SHEPHERDSO...

Date: circa 1907-1910

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357095

Ref. Code: CC020.003.001.004

Wall paper samples, season 1925, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill.; Philadelphia, Pa., 1925

The samples have descriptions, dimensions and prices. Wallpaper supplies, tools and instructions are provided for customers.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357100

Ref. Code: EP005.317

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One color photographic print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. Under the lamp, "II" is written. In the bottom right corner of the recto, "Waldo E. Chapman" is stamped. The same stamp can be found on t...

Date: circa 1907-1910

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357101

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.031

Summer cottages, Sears, Roebuck and Company, Philadelphia, Pa., 1927

The catalog promotes the Ready-Cut system for building.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357102

Ref. Code: EP005.318

Alpha Sehlin's all-America homes: small, medium, large, Alpha Sehlin, 475 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1959

Plan book contains illustrations and floor plans for each house design. Text on the cover reads, "Build before the boom! All interiors planned to give a feeling of spaciousness, ranch houses, ramblers, split-levels, 2-stories."

Date: 1959

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357163

Ref. Code: EP005.319

Inexpensive homes of individuality: being a collection of photographs and floor plans illustrating certain of America's best country and suburban homes of moderate size, rev. and enl. ed., edited by Henry H. Saylor, with an introduction by Frank Miles Day, and a discussion of costs by Aymar Embury, McBride, Nast & Company, New York, N.Y., 1912

There are considerations for the future homeowner in choosing a style, a site, the location of neighboring buildings, local traditions and materials, and the architect's favored styles. The item is in an envelope. Includes photographic prints and floor plans of houses discussed.

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357165

Ref. Code: EP005.320

28 concrete homes by leading architects, National Concrete Masonry Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1941

The design plans are approved for use under the Federal Home Building Service Plan. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each design.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357167

Ref. Code: EP005.321

Book of modern homes: complete with floor plans and descriptions, Sears, Roebuck and Company, Norwood, Ohio, 1939

The plan book recommends working with the FHA and using guidance provided through Sears in building a house. Includes illustrations and floor plans for house designs. The Modern Home offices are located in Norwood, Ohio.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357170

Ref. Code: EP005.322

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, 1789 January 18

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis written in Watertown, Massachusetts, dated January 18, 1789. The letter, written to an unidentified individual, discusses previous correspondence and the planning of an event. The verso of the letter has information written by two different hands. The first reads: "H.G...

Date: January 18, 1789

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357173

Ref. Code: MS029.002.012

Massachusetts - General - Photographs of historic houses

Collection of eleven albumen prints on mount. Ten prints are of historic houses and one is of a historic church. The prints are from various locations in Massachusetts, such as Salem, Dorchester, and Roxbury, among others. The photographer of these photographs is unknown. They are dated as late 19th...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357177

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015

Pierce House, Dorchester, Mass.

One albumen print on mount of the Pierce House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Pierce House, Dorchester (1640) / Oak [illegible], Mattapan,....

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357178

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.001

Peter Tufts House, Medford, Mass.

One albumen print of the Peter Tufts House, formerly and incorrectly known as the Cradock House, in Medford, Massachusetts. The Peter Tufts House was built from 1677-1680. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures at 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of t...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357179

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.002

Dorothy Quincy Homestead, Quincy, Mass.

One albumen print of the Dorothy Quincy Homestead in Quincy, Massachusetts.The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. The house was built in 1686 by Edmund Quincy II and housed the Quincy family over numerous generations. In the 19th century,...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357180

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.004

Alexander Standish House, Duxbury, Mass.

One albumen print of the Alexander Standish House in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. It has been claimed this house was built by Alexander Standish, son of Mayflower Pilgrim, Capt. Myles Standish, in 1666. H...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357181

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.005

Wells-Adams House, Salem Street, Boston, Mass.

One albumen print of the Wells-Adams House on Salem Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1680. The building was demolished in 1894 along with numerous other historic buildings lo...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357182

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.006

Fairbanks House, Dedham, Mass.

One albumen print of the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. An unidentified man is seen sitting on the ground in front of the house. The house was built circa 1637, making it the oldest surviv...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357183

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.007

Auchmuty House, Roxbury, Mass.

One albumen print of the Auchmuty House in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1761 and was located at the corner Washington Street and Cliff Street. On the verso of the mount, the follo...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357184

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.008

Willow Court House, Dorchester, Mass.

One albumen print of the Willow Court House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1735. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Willow Court House 5 Corner Dorchester. ...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357185

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.009

Longfellow House, Cambridge, Mass.

One albumen print of the Longfellow House in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1759. The Longfellow House was home to American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for 50 years. It also s...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357186

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.010

Christ Church in the City of Boston, Boston, Mass.

One albumen print of Christ Church in the City of Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The church was built in 1723, making it the oldest standing church building in Boston. The church is also called the ...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357187

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.011

Barker House, Pembroke, Mass.

One albumen print on mount of the Barker House in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Barker House Pembroke, Mass. 1628 A.D. / Oldest in Massachusett...

Date: circa 1875-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357188

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.003

Building material and millwork: mantels and fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill.; Philadelphia, Pa., 1926

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. There is an eight page section on lumber at the back of the catalog. The verso has illustrations of the factories in Chicago and Philadelphia. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a blueprint while conferring with ...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357193

Ref. Code: EP005.323

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 2nd ed., National Fireproofing Company, Land Title Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1909

Plan book containing plans and illustrations for houses, factory buildings, stables, garages, school, hotel, and church buildings. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357194

Ref. Code: EP005.324

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 4th ed., National Fireproofing Company, Fulton Building, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1910

Photographic prints and descriptions are provided for various houses in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Construction details are described for the hollow tiles. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of Natco hollow tile and how to build them." 4th ed.

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357197

Ref. Code: EP005.325

A new fireproof construction for houses and other small buildings of moderate cost, National Fireproofing Company, Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans of fireproof house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357198

Ref. Code: EP005.326

Photographs of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., circa 1910

Nineteen albumen prints taken by Ruth Crowley depicting Massachusetts General Hospital staff, buildings, grounds, and patients. Eighteen of the prints measure 3 x 5 1/2 inches and one print measures 4 x 5 inches. The Bulfinch Building, located on the hospital's main campus on Fruit Street in the Wes...

Date: circa 1910

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357200

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5570.004

Natco house for six thousand dollars: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1912

Includes illustrations and floor plans of house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover illustration appears to be signed "L.E.B." Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357203

Ref. Code: EP005.327

Natco tex-tile one-family house: a selection of designs submitted in competition by architects, with illustrations of houses built of Natco tex-tile; together with articles treating of design, plan, and construction of dependable houses of moderate cost, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1917

Illustrations, floor plans, and photographic prints describe the one-family houses submitted for the competition. The design plans utilize the Natco products as a building material. Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Date: 1917

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357204

Ref. Code: EP005.328

Building material: millwork, lumber, roofing, mantels, fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1928

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. Blank order forms are provided for customers. A letterhead has an illustration of the Philadelphia store. There is a price list for roofing affixed to the front cover. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a bluepri...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357205

Ref. Code: EP005.329

A book of house designs: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1910

Plan book contains floor plans and photographic prints of designs. The cover illustration is signed "ABLeB." Published for the National Fireproofing Company by Rogers & Manson.

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357206

Ref. Code: EP005.330

Receipt for plans and elevations by Asher Benjamin, 1817 March 24

Handwritten receipt written by architect Asher Benjamin in the amount of $10.00 for the drawing of plans and elevations. The receipt is dated March 24, 1817 on recto. On the verso, the following is written: "No. 110 / Asher Benjamin / Sept. 9. 1817." To the left of the date the word "Charged" is wri...

Date: March 24, 1817

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357229

Ref. Code: MS029.002.013

Specifications for house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., circa 1950

Specification of labor and materials of house for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. The specifications were completed by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. His seal is located on the cover of the specifications. The specifications are dated circa 1950 and measure 9 x 11 inches.

Date: circa 1950

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357230

Ref. Code: AR001.001.001

Massachusetts - Fort Devens

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357232

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.015

Receipt book of Ralph May's mother, undated

One handwritten receipt book compiled by Ralph May's mother.

Date: undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 358098

Ref. Code: MS025.13.004

Photographs (framed and unframed), 1916-1921, undated

black and white prints, negatives, glass plate negatives, and two framed images

Date: 1916-1921, undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 358099

Ref. Code: MS025.13.005

Publications by Ralph May, 1926-1966

Publications by Ralph May including Early Portsmouth Historiy

Date: 1926-1966

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 358100

Ref. Code: MS025.13.006

Specifications and contract for building of a school at Rocky Nook, Kingston, Mass., 1844

Specifications and contract for the building of a school house in School District No. One or Rocky Nook in Kingston, Massachusetts. The specifications and attached contract specify that the construction of the school in accordance to the specifications must be completed on or before June 1, 1845. Th...

Date: 1844

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 358101

Ref. Code: AR001.001.004

Promotional materials, 1926-1928, undated

Series contains advertisements; brochures; bulletins; pamphlets; catalogues; and products specifications; relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland For...

Date: 1926-1928, undated

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358215

Ref. Code: EP004.001

Edwin Martin photographic collection

Collection of photographic prints taken between 2001 and 2013 by photographer Edwin Martin including his series titled North by Down East: People of Maine.

Date: 2001-2013

Collection: Edwin Martin photographic collection

GUSN: 358218

Ref. Code: PC078

James Hook & Co. photographic collection

Collection of twenty 10 3/4 x 14-inch silver gelatin prints of James Hook & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts. Prints were taken by photographer Justin H. Goodstein-Aue between 2007 and 2008. These prints depict the building, the lobster tanks, members of the Hook family at work, other staff members work...

Date: 2007-2008

Collection: James Hook & Co. photographic collection

GUSN: 358219

Ref. Code: PC079

Correspondence, 1924-1929

Series contains correspondence relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland Foreside, Maine. Correspondence largely surrounds the promotion of materials f...

Date: 1924-1929

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358222

Ref. Code: EP004.002

Architectural records, 1928

Series contains blueprints; specifications; plumbing records; sketches; and notes; relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and the work of architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland Foreside, Main...

Date: 1928

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358223

Ref. Code: EP004.003

Ephemera, 1928-1929, undated

Series contains envelopes, insulation samples, metal lath samples, and miscellaneous materials such as business cards relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cu...

Date: undated

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358225

Ref. Code: EP004.005

Bookplates

This collection contains bookplates and a few bookplate proofs dating from circa 1700 to circa 1950.

Date: circa 1700-circa 1950, undated, predominant 1900-1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 358228

Ref. Code: EP001.16

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