Historic New England

Petersham Common

A black and white view of the Petersham Common showing a steepled building and houses. The photograph may have been taken from the cupola of the Nichewaug Hotel. The caption reads: 1883, Common from cupola of old hotel. Houses from left to right: Ayers house, Amey[?] Willson's house, Simes[?] house.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283773

Ref. Code: PC009.172.005

Illustrated catalogue no. 4, cabinet hardware, rev., J.B. Shannon & Sons, 1020 Market Street, Philadelphia

Illustrations, measurements and prices are included for each item. An index is located inside the back cover.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283776

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.013

Faithful reproductions of eighteenth century and colonial furniture, Charak Furniture Company, 38 Wareham Street, Boston, Mass.

The cover title reads "A catalog containing a most interesting collection of Georgian and colonial furniture, also new and useful suggestions calculated to strike a lasting impresssion of Charak reproductions."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283781

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.079

Petersham Common

A black and white photograph showing the Petersham, Mass., Common. Caption reads: The Common, Goodsell house on right.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283778

Ref. Code: PC009.172.006

Village Street

A black and white photograph showing Village Street in Petersham, Mass., with the Old Baptist Church on the right. Caption reads: 1883, Village Street, Old Baptist Church burned August 27, 1892, Old Nichewaug Hotel on left.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283780

Ref. Code: PC009.172.007

Village Street

A black and white photograph showing Village Street in Petersham, Mass., with the Nichewaug Hotel on the left. Caption reads: 1883, Village Street, Old Baptist Church burned August 27, 1892, Old Nichewaug Hotel on left.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283782

Ref. Code: PC009.172.008

Flint Cottage

A black and white photograph of Flint Cottage in Petersham, Mass.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283783

Ref. Code: PC009.172.009

Fields in Petersham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of fields in Petersham, Mass., taken in 1883 from the cupola of a hotel, possibly the Nichewaug Hotel. Caption: "Fields from cupola of old hotel."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283784

Ref. Code: PC009.172.010

Haying in Petersham

A black and white photograph of a wagon loaded with hay pulled by an ox. Two men stand next to the ox. The caption reads: "On the hay scales."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283785

Ref. Code: PC009.172.011

Hay fields, Petersham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a hay field showing piles of hay, oxen, farmers, and trees in the distance. The caption reads: "The hay field."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283786

Ref. Code: PC009.172.012

Nichewaug, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a few buildings acrossa field. The caption reads: "Factory Village, now known as Nichewaug."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283787

Ref. Code: PC009.172.013

The Vale, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing the Lyman estate, "The Vale," in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283788

Ref. Code: PC009.169.001

The Farm House, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph with the caption, "The Farm House - Waltham." This is probably a farmhouse located on the Lyman estate.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283789

Ref. Code: PC009.169.002

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing three farmers working at a hay wagon pulled by two cows in a hay field. A woman in nice clothing walks toward them. The photograph was probably taken at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283790

Ref. Code: PC009.169.003

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a farmer seated on a hay wagon drawn by a horse. The photograph was probably taken in Waltham, Mass., at the Lyman estate.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283791

Ref. Code: PC009.169.004

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of two farmers working on a hay wagon pulled by two cows in a field, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283792

Ref. Code: PC009.169.006

The Farm House, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of the farmhouse at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass., showing the driveway bordered by a stone wall with the house behind it surrounded by trees. The caption reads "Farm House."

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283793

Ref. Code: PC009.169.020

The Farm House, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a farmhouse, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The caption reads: "Farm House - ".

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283794

Ref. Code: PC009.169.030

Middle pond and boat house, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a pond. In the foreground the end of a dock is visible on the left, while on the other side of the pond there is a field with cattle in it. The rest of the pond is surrounded by trees.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283795

Ref. Code: PC009.169.032

Barn at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a barn, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The image shows a farm hand leading a bull toward the barn. Two more farmers are near the doors of the barn, and two small children stand holding hands, facing into the barn near the door.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283796

Ref. Code: PC009.169.031

Farmers and oxen, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of farmers and oxen near the barn at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283797

Ref. Code: PC009.169.033

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a set of oxen pulling a hay wagon while being led by a farmer. The wagon is loaded with hay. In the distance, the Lyman estate main house is visible.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283798

Ref. Code: PC009.169.034

Underwood pasture of the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing cows in a large, rocky field. The captoin is, "Underwood pasture - Beaux + Forest St." It is probably a pasture that was part of the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283799

Ref. Code: PC009.169.038

West end of the Vale in winter, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of the Lyman estate, the Vale, in Waltham, Mass. after a snowfall. The image shows the house and grounds covered in snow. There is a path shoveled in the snow leading from the camera to the house.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283800

Ref. Code: PC009.169.039

Farm building at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a farm building, possibly a barn or a workshop, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The building has many windows and a covered porch.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283801

Ref. Code: PC009.169.047

Pumpkins

A black and white photograph of the interior of a cellar full of pumpkins, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283802

Ref. Code: PC009.169.048

Two unidentified people, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of two unidentified people in a field, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283803

Ref. Code: PC009.169.049

R.T.L. playing banjo

A black and white photograph of a boy playing the banjo. He is seated indoors on a chair in front of a small table with a mirror on it. The caption is, "R.T.L." It is probably Ronald T. Lyman, I.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283804

Ref. Code: PC009.169.050

Ella Lyman

A black and white photograph of Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman, standing next to a stroller.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283805

Ref. Code: PC009.169.051

Hay worker, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a hay worker at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass. He stands with some equipment under a tree.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283806

Ref. Code: PC009.169.052

Hay worker, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a hay worker at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass. He stands with some equipment under a tree.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283807

Ref. Code: PC009.169.053

Girl playing at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a young girl playing in a field. She is standing next to a large pile of hay that is covered with a tarp, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283808

Ref. Code: PC009.169.054

"Baby Ella" at Forest St.

A black and white photograph of a small girl holding a doll. She is standing on the lawn of a house visible in the background, and she is next to a flowering tree. The caption reads, "'Baby Ella' at Forest St. It is probably Elizabeth "Ella" Lyman Cabot.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283809

Ref. Code: PC009.169.055

Ella Lyman Cabot

A black and white photograph of a woman dressed all in white standing in front of a long line of shrubs in front of a wall at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The caption identifies her as Ella Lyman Cabot.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283810

Ref. Code: PC009.169.057

Greenhouses at the Vale, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of the greenhouses at the Lyman estate, "the Vale," in Waltham, Mass. Visible beyond the greenhouses are the roofs of other buildings. The caption reads, "Greenhouses at the Vale - farm barns in background."

Date: 1880-1884

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283811

Ref. Code: PC009.169.058

Ella Lyman Cabot

A black and white portrait of Ella Lyman Cabot standing in front of a long row of shrubs in front of a wall at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283812

Ref. Code: PC009.169.059

Arthur T. Lyman

A black and white photograph of a baby lying on his side on a blanket on the floor of a porch. Behind him is a chair with a box on the seat. The caption reads, "A. T. L. 1894." It is probably Arthur T. Lyman at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Date: 1894

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283813

Ref. Code: PC009.169.062

"Baby Ella," Tue, and Jim

A black and white photograph of two girls standing with a dog. The caption reads, "'Baby Ella' + Tue + 'Jim.'" The two girls are probably Susan "Tue" Lyman and Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283814

Ref. Code: PC009.169.063

"Baby Ella"

A black and white photograph of Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman lying on her side on a folded blanket on the floor of a porch.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283815

Ref. Code: PC009.169.064

Ronald T. Lyman and "Possie" canoeing at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a man and a boy in a canoe on a pond. The caption reads, "Possie + R. T. L. middle pond." The boy is probably Ronald T. Lyman, and the pond is part of the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283816

Ref. Code: PC009.169.071

Beacon St., Boston, opposite Boston Common

A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman dressed all in black standing near a fence on what appears to be Boston Common. There is snow on the ground, and a carriage is visible behind her.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283817

Ref. Code: PC009.169.072

"'Baby Ella' - Arthur + Tue"

A black and white photograph of three children having a tea party at a small card table. From left to right, the children are identified as "Baby Ella" (Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman), "Arthur" (Arthur T. Lyman), and "Tue" (Susan Lyman).

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283818

Ref. Code: PC009.169.074

Arthur Lyman and Jim

A black and white photograph of Arthur T. Lyman sitting on the floor of a porch with a dog, Jim.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283819

Ref. Code: PC009.169.075

"Possie"

A black and white photograph of a middle-aged man sitting in a rocking chair on a porch, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. He is identified as "Possie."

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283820

Ref. Code: PC009.169.078

Tue, Margie, Arthur, and Ella Lyman

A black and white photograph of four Lyman children seated together in front of a stone wall with an American flag draped over it. The caption reads, "Tue - Margie Arthur 'Baby Ella.'"

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283821

Ref. Code: PC009.169.119

Arthur T. Lyman

A black and white photograph of a baby lying on his side on a blanket on the floor of a porch. Behind him is a chair with a box on the seat. The caption reads, "A. T. L. 1894." It is probably Arthur T. Lyman at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Date: 1894

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283827

Ref. Code: PC009.169.065

"'Baby Ella' - Arthur + Tue"

A black and white photograph of three children having a tea party at a small card table. From left to right, the children are identified as "Baby Ella" (Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman), Arthur (Arthur T. Lyman), and "Tue" (Susan Lyman).

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283828

Ref. Code: PC009.169.076

Harvard College room, Francis P. Sears, class of 1901

This folder of the Sears family of Waltham photographic collection includes photographs of the interior of a room, possible at Harvard College (now University).

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 283829

Ref. Code: PC060.05

Landscape

This folder of the Sears family of Waltham photographic collection includes photographs of landscapes.

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 283830

Ref. Code: PC060.06

Boston views; Residences; Interiors

This folder of the Sears family of Waltham photographic collection includes photographs of residences in Boston (see folder 5 for interiors of Francis P. Sears' rooms at Harvard College). It also includes images of Boston.

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 283831

Ref. Code: PC060.07

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