Historic New England

Catalogue of books on architecture, decorative & fine art, social life, gardens, history, buildings, etc., B.T. Batsford, Ltd., London

An extensive listing of titles covering architecture, decorative and fine art, art, textiles, drawing and painting. An order form is included. The front cover is detached and the back cover is missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329995

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.025

Gateway to nature, Nelson Doubleday, Inc., Garden City, New York

Six volumes in the "Nature Library" are described for potential customers. The individual titles are "Birds," "Wildflowers," "Butterflies," "Garden Flowers," "Trees" and "Animals."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329997

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.026

Train wreck

One black and white photograph of a passenger train wreck

Date: ca. 1903

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 330000

Ref. Code: PC009.292.001

David McEwan house, Swampscott, Mass.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. David McEwan in Swampscott, Massachusetts (commission #1224) including six elevations, five plans, two plot plans, and six details. Most drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot, Warren J. Rhoter, or Richard Wills. Drawings depict a ...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330001

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1224

Carriage pulled by donkey

one black and white photograph of a donkey pulling a carriage. Carriage has two ladies and child is sitting on donkey.

Date: undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 330003

Ref. Code: PC009.294.001

Horse and carriage

One black and white photograph of horse and carriage with two ladies.

Date: undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 330004

Ref. Code: PC009.294.002

Baby in carriage

One black and white photograph with baby in fancy baby carriage.

Date: undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 330006

Ref. Code: PC009.294.003

Chopping ice

One black and white photograph of chopping ice and loading onto horse drawn wagons.

Date: undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 330009

Ref. Code: PC009.294.004

Charles Narius house, Swampscott, Mass.

Set of two architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Charles Narius in Swampscott, Massachusetts (commission #1224-A) including one elevation and one plan. Drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills.

Date: 1972

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330007

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1224-A

Angus McDonald house, unidentified location

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1949 for David McEwan in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330008

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.McEwan

Baseball game

One black and white photograph of a baseball game inside a large ball park.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 330010

Ref. Code: PC009.296.001

Ruth W. Nichols house, West Newton, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings of house for Mrs. Ruth W. Nichols in West Newton, Massachusetts (commission #1369) including two elevations, two plans, two cross sections, three framing plans, and seven details. Drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows or Warren J. Rhoter. Drawing...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330011

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1369

Michael Paquin house, West Newton, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Michael Paquin in West Newton, Massachusetts (commission #2744) including one elevation, three plans, one cross section, one electrical plan, and three details. Original commission was #1369. Most drawings are signed and dated ...

Date: 1994

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330013

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2744

Edwin B. Havens bathhouse and garage, unidentified location

Set of two architectural drawings for a bathhouse and garage for Edwin B. Havens iat an unidentified location (commission #785-C) including an elevation, a plan, and a rendering. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Warren Rhoter; pne drawing is dated. Drawings depict a structure with a wo...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330025

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.785-C

David C. Cameron house, Lexington, Mass.

Set of three architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for David C. Cameron in Lexington, Massachusetts (commission #1788) including two elevations and one plan. Drawings are not signed; two are dated. Alterations include kitchen modifications and an addition with a new living room...

Date: 1960

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330289

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1788

The Pier, Revere Beach, Mass.

A full color postcard showing the ocean pier at Revere Beach, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 330291

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3990.0080.009

G. Eliot Robinson house, Hanover, Mass.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. G. Eliot Robinson in Hanover, Massachusetts (commission #1818) including two preliminary elevations and seventeen details. Some drawings are signed by John F. Howard or Warren J. Rhoter.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330292

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1818

New Bath House, Revere Beach

Full color postcard showing an interior view of the New Bath House at Revere Beach with a small exterior view in an inset.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 330293

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3990.0080.010

Ray W. Greene house, West Barrington, R.I.

Set of twenty-four architectural drawings of house for Ray W. Greene in West Barrington, Rhode Island (commission #558) including three elevations, four plans, three framing plans, two plot plans, and twelve details. Three drawings are dated. Plot plan is by Associated Civil Engineers (Melrose, Mass...

Date: 1937

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330294

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.558

State Bath House, Revere Beach, Mass.

Bicolor postcard of the State Bath House on Revere Beach Boulevard.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 330295

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3990.0080.011

Nicholas Hurd house, West Barrington, R.I.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hurd in West Barrington, Rhode Island (commission #558-A) including two elevations, two plans, and three rough sketches. Some drawings are signed and dated by Robert J. Pesiri. Alterations include chan...

Date: 1982

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330297

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.558-A

State Bath House During Rush Hour, Revere Beach, Mass.

Black and white postcard depicting the State Bath House and people walking along Revere Beach Boulevard.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 330299

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3990.0080.012

Nicholas Hurd house, West Barrington, R.I.

Set of four architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hurd in West Barrington, Rhode Island (commission #558-A2) including two elevations and two plans. Drawings are signed and dated by Robert J. Pesiri. Alterations include expanding the sitting room and k...

Date: 2003

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330298

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.558-A2

Portrait of an Unknown Architect, c.1870

Item

Date: 1870

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 330302

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0400.0200

Manuscript Chapters, circa 1920s-1940s

This series contains undated, handwritten and typed chapters relating to historic homes, interiors, and decorative arts. These are typed and handwritten and include photographs.

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330306

Ref. Code: MS058.01

Subjects, 1920s-1940s, undated

These papers consist of typewritten and handwritten notes and photographs. Subjects relate in some cases to existing chapters.

Date: 1920-1949, undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330307

Ref. Code: MS058.02

Notes, 1920s-1950, undated

This series contains handwritten and typed notes that complement the chapters and subjects topics in Series I and Series II. Handwritten notes, sometimes on stationery or calendar pages, and some typed notes are included. The notebook, housed in its own folder, contains notes, handwritten in pencil ...

Date: 1920-1950, undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330308

Ref. Code: MS058.03

Photographic Images

This series includes photographic images of historic homes, interiors, wallpaper, furniture and decorative arts, including many museum collection photographs.

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330309

Ref. Code: MS058.04

Non-manuscript Related, 1940s-1951, undated

This series includes pamphlets, receipts, a photocopied letter detailing the collection's acquisition, and the suitcase in which the manuscript was stored. The original acquisition letter is stored with donor files.

Date: 1940-1951, undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330310

Ref. Code: MS058.05

Table of Contents and Prelude

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330311

Ref. Code: MS058.01.01

Preface, Chapter I: Looking Backward; Chapter II: The Rise of Colonial Architecture, Furniture

1 folder

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330313

Ref. Code: MS058.01.02

Chapter I: Pilgrims Progress

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330314

Ref. Code: MS058.01.03

Chapter III: The Rise of Domestic Architecture

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330315

Ref. Code: MS058.01.04

Chapter IV: 18th Century Town and Country Houses

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330316

Ref. Code: MS058.01.05

Chapter V: Interior Decoration

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330317

Ref. Code: MS058.01.06

Chapter VI: Cabriole Furniture

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330318

Ref. Code: MS058.01.07

Chapter VI: Textiles and Embroidery and Chapter VII: Textiles and Embroidery-Images

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330319

Ref. Code: MS058.01.08

Chapter VII: Mural Decoration

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330320

Ref. Code: MS058.01.09

Chapter VIII: Silverware and Pewter

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330321

Ref. Code: MS058.01.10

Chapter VIII and IX: China and Glass

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330322

Ref. Code: MS058.01.11

Chapter IX: Silversmiths and Silverware

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330323

Ref. Code: MS058.01.12

Chapter X: Minor Arts and Crafts

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330324

Ref. Code: MS058.01.13

[Architectural Elements]

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330325

Ref. Code: MS058.02.14

Cabriole

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330326

Ref. Code: MS058.02.15

China, 1920s-1930s

1 folder

Date: 1920-1939

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330327

Ref. Code: MS058.02.16

Chinese Painting, circa 1940

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330328

Ref. Code: MS058.02.17

W. T. Fulton house, Hanover, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Fulton in Hanover, Massachusetts (commission #1832) including seven elevations and two plans. Some drawings are signed by Harmon J. Kiley Jr. or Warren J. Rhoter. Alterations include addition of a family r...

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330329

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1832

Frederica Frankel house, Ridgefield, Conn.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Dr. Frederica Frankel in Ridgefield, Connecticut (commission #1827) including four elevations, three plans, and nine details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey.

Date: 1961-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330330

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1827

Furniture, 1920s-1930s

1 folder

Date: 1920-1939

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330331

Ref. Code: MS058.02.18

Williamsburg Restoration and Notes on Furniture, circa 1945

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Rose Standish Nichols unpublished manuscript collection, 1920s-1995

GUSN: 330332

Ref. Code: MS058.02.19

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