Historic New England

Studio portrait of Mrs. Samuel G. Reed, Boston, Mass., 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354291

Ref. Code: PC008.10.062

Studio portrait of Mrs. Lemuel Shaw, Boston, Mass., 1863

Studio portrait of Mrs. Lemuel Shaw, Boston, Mass., 1863 verso of image "wife of Chief Justice Shaw taken after his death"

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354292

Ref. Code: PC008.10.063

Studio portrait of John T. Pope, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354293

Ref. Code: PC008.10.064

Studio portrait of Mrs Thomas Melville, formerly Miss Priscilla Scollay, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354294

Ref. Code: PC008.10.065

Studio portrait of Mrs. Thomas Melville, formerly Miss Priscilla Scollay, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354296

Ref. Code: PC008.10.066

Studio portrait of Major Thomas Melville, Boston, Mass. undated

Studio portrait of Major Thomas Melville, Boston, Mass. undated Husband of Mrs Priscilla Scollay Melville

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354297

Ref. Code: PC008.10.067

Stereograph portrait of the garden caretakers, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

1 stereograph

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354299

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.002

Stereograph of spray fountain, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A fountain and other structures can be seen on a lake on the Baker Estate. Text on the right side of the stereograph reads "For sale at the Boston Aquarium, 13 West Street, Boston. Photographed by C. Seaver, Grantville, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354300

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.003

Studio portrait of Mercy Waterman Josselyn, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354303

Ref. Code: PC008.10.068

Studio portrait of Major Thomas Melville, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354304

Ref. Code: PC008.10.069

Studio portrait of Agnes Lincoln, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Agnes Lincoln, Boston, Mass., undated Verson of image "Agnes Lincoln. Sister of Aunt Sarah Louise Edes"

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354305

Ref. Code: PC008.10.070

Stereograph of floral art garden, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The landscaped grounds stretch into the distance in this stereo view. A greenhouse can be seen on the left side of the image. Text on the image borders reads "Views at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass. Photographed by C. Seaver, Jr., Grantville, Mass. For sale at the Boston Aquarium, 13 West Street...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354307

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.004

Stereograph of fox statue, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The fox statue has an open book in his lap with the greenhouse in the background. Text in the margin reads "C. Seaver, photographer."

Date: 1870s

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354308

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.005

Stereograph of winged figure seated on a lion, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The statue can be seen with the greenhouse and main house in the background. Text in the margins reads "Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston. C. Seaver, Jr., photographer."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354309

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.006

Stereograph of Krino Valley, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The structure has a sign which reads "Diggers Retreat" and is covered in hanging shovels. Text on the margins reads "Views at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass. For sale at the Boston Aquarium, 13 West Street, Boston. Photographed by C. Seaver, Grantville, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354310

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.007

Stereograph of gardens from the water pavilion, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The terraced gardens on the Hunnewell Estate can be seen from the water pavilion on Lake Waban.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354311

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0160.001

Travel Account: Sweden to America, 1902

1 folder containing 1 bound and typed travel diary, and 1 page biography of Carl Albin Jacobson provided by his grandson, Bruce Edwin Jacobson. Also included is Bruce E. Jacobson's journal entry of 9/24/2009 about his visit to Ellis Island's Black Tie fundraising event where he describes the evening...

Date: 1902-2009

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354313

Ref. Code: MS029.002.005

Stereograph of topiary garden and water pavilion, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A male figure stands with his back to the camera at the lake edge with the topiary garden behind him and the water pavilion in the distance. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Se...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354314

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0150.001

Stereograph of topiary bushes, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

Lake Waban can be seen between the topiary bushes. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Seaver, Jr., Photog'r."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354315

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0170.001

Stereograph of rustic bridge and Lake Waban, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A male figure, wearing a top hat, stands on the bridge and views Lake Waban and the Wellesley College skyline in the distance. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Seaver, Jr., Phot...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354316

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0180.001

Studio portrait of Sarah Leland, Boston, Mass., c. 1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354317

Ref. Code: PC008.10.071

Stereograph of conservatory, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A female figure statue can be seen at the end of the conservatory. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354318

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0050.001

Stereograph of summerhouse, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The summerhouse is a wooden structure with the support columns made from tree trunks. A bench is on the right side of the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354319

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0060.001

Stereograph of exterior of main house and conservatory, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The main house and conservatory can be seen on the Hunnewell Estate. "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354320

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0040.001

Studio portrait of John Holmes, Boston, Mass., 1861

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354321

Ref. Code: PC008.10.072

Studio portrait of Mrs. Howe, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354322

Ref. Code: PC008.10.073

Stereograph, a poem in trees, Hunnewell's grounds, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A woman and a young girl climb the terraced topiary garden above the lake. The boathouse can be seen in the distance.

Date: 1894

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354324

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.002

Stereograph, the artist's dream, Hunnewell's grounds, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A woman and a young girl pose in the terraced topiary garden. The walkway can be seen in the image.

Date: 1894

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354325

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.001

Stereograph, Italian garden near Boston, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The topiary garden with its pathways can be seen with the water pavilion in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354326

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0100.001

Stereograph, Hunnewell's gardens, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

Tourists view the topiary with the Italian garden pavilion above them.

Date: 1901

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354329

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0140.001

Stereograph, conservatory statue, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A female statue can be seen in conservatory. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354330

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0050.002

Studio portrait of John Holmes, Boston, Mass., 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354331

Ref. Code: PC008.10.074

Studio portrait of John Mark Hollingsworth, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354332

Ref. Code: PC008.10.075

Studio portrati of Col. T. W. Higginson, Boston, Mass., 1863

Studio portrati of Col. T. (Thomas) W (Wentworth). Higginson, Boston, Mass., 1863

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354333

Ref. Code: PC008.10.076

Circular, The Berlin Iron Bridge Co., East Berlin, Conn., 1890 December 1

Circular for The Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut. The business manufactures patent parabolic truss bridges, iron roofs, buildings, girders, fire proof doors, and shutters. The bridge styles can be seen in the illustration. Consumers that send a postcard with their name and add...

Date: 1890-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354335

Ref. Code: EP001.01.026.01.01.019

Choice receipts by Miss Parloa, specially prepared for Walter Baker & Cos. exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill., 1893

Trade card advertising "Choice Recipes" by Miss Parloa to be distributed by Walter Baker & Cos. exhibit at the World Columbian Fair. The card verso has an illustration of the Company's exhibition building at the Chicago World's Fair.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354336

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.029

Trade card for Henry Bosch Cos. wallpaper, as sold by Addison F. Maxham, Woodstock, Vt., 1902

Trade card for Henry Bosch Company wallpapers as sold by Addison F. Maxham of Woodstock, Vermont. Trade card dated 1902. In the illustration two elves carry wallpaper rolls under a woman's direction.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354339

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.009

Stereograph, view of water stairs and terraced Italian garden, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The terraced garden can be seen above the water stairs on Lake Waban. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354340

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.003

Trade card, Stewart's Duplex Consapico Safety Pin, Consolidated Safety Pin Co., Bloomfield, New Jersey

Three little girls and a small boy sit on a safety pin in the image. Text on the card reads "Put up only on black glazed cards by the Consolidated Safety Pin Co. Made in seven sizes O, 1, 2, 2 1/2, 2 3/4, 3, 3 1/2."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.006

Studio portrait of Alice Tobey (Mrs. George Ware), Boston, Mass., undated

1 cartes-de-visite

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354577

Ref. Code: PC008.10.136

Teachers testimonial of approbation, for regular and punctual attendance, correct deportment and diligent attention to studies, Colton, Zahm & Roberts, New York, New York

A young boy stands next to his dog in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354575

Ref. Code: EP001.04.TMP.004

Reward of merit, this certifies that Miss Susannah Lewis, by diligence and good behaviour, merits the approbation of her friends and instructors, John Haskell, Nath'l Storrs, printed and sold by Henry Bowen, Devonshire Street, west side the Exchange Coffee-House, Boston, Mass., dated Saturday, October 18, 1817

The item is in the shape of a dollar bill with text reading "100 cents" on the left side and text reading "One dollar" on the right side. The Exchange Coffee House illustration is signed "H. Bowen."

Date: 1817-10-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354576

Ref. Code: EP001.04.TMP.005