Historic New England

"Hurricane Bob: A Diary of Destruction, August 19, 1991"

A pictorial record of 1991 hurricane, Bob, throughout Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Date: 1991

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324207

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.015

"New England's Nightmare: Hurricane Bob, August 1991"

A history in pictures of Hurricane Bob and its impact along the Northeast shoreline.

Date: 1991

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324208

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.016

"The New Haven Railroad's Old Colony Division"

A pictorial history of the New Haven Railroad's Old Colony Division.

Date: 2000

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324210

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.017

"On Cape Cod Canal"

A seasonal publication from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce on places to visit and things to do at Cape Cod.

Date: 2015

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324211

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.018

"Soco: The Southcoast Magazine of Massachusetts and Rhode Island"

Soco magazine featuring an article on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 2014-05-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324212

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.019

"Cape Cod Travel Guide"

An annual, complimentary travel guide for Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Date: 2014

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324213

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.020

Trade card, H.P. Page & Co., dealers in American window glass, plate glass, 118 Milk Street, 10 to 26 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass.

Page deals in window and plate glass from two locations in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324216

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.027

Looms, weaving supplies, J.L. Hammett Company, Kendall Square, Cambridge, Mass.

The business has automatic and foot powered looms for sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324217

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.036

Veeder Duplex Loom Counter for textile mills, manufactured by The Veeder Mfg. Co., Hartford, Connecticut

The counter is described in detail in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.031

"Cannonballs & Cranberries"

A history of Cape Cod focusing on its early iron industry an multi-million dollar cranberry industry.

Date: 1976

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324221

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.021

"The Building of the Cape Cod Canal"

"The Building of the Cape Cod Canal" is based on a dissertation by William James Reid for the Boston University Graduate School, privately printed in 1961.

Date: 1961

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324222

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.022

Aptucxet Replica of the Pilgrim - Dutch Trading Post

A poster of the Aptucxet replica of the Pilgrim - Dutch trading post on Shore Road at the Bourne Historical Society.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324223

Ref. Code: MS028.01.020.021

Tea towel: Provincetown, Massachusetts

A tea towel that features colorful illustrations, including a map of Cape Cod, a lighthouse, the Provinctown Monument, ships, and the Cape Cod Canall.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324224

Ref. Code: MS028.03.451

Pennant: Cape Cod (small, brick red, yellow, white, orange)

A small pennat with a map of Cape Cod and Nantucket Sound.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324225

Ref. Code: MS028.03.271

Pennant: Bourne Jubilee on Cape Cod

A large blue and white pennant with an illustration of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324226

Ref. Code: MS028.03.261

Fan: Cape Cod, Mass.

A fan with illustrations and a map of Cape Cod; features the Cape Cod Lighthouse and Provincetown Monument.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324227

Ref. Code: MS028.03.151

"Cape Cod Canal Centennial Celebration"

A Cape Cod Times special centennial edition of Cape Cod Canal with history, pictures, and illustrations of the canal.

Date: 2014

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324228

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.023

"Upper Cape Cod and Its Many Attractions"

A publication of Upper Cape Cod, its attractions, and its businesses, circa 1900.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324229

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.024

Cape Cod Life: "Constructing the Cape Cod Canal: The Ditch That Belmont Dug"

A Spring 1983 article written by Cornelius Driscoll for Cape Cod Life magazine.

Date: 1983

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324230

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.025

Glass, the eternal garment of light, catalog no. 124, Macbeth-Evans Glass Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Styles of glass lampshades are described in the catalog. The business has an office in Boston at 60 High Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324232

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.011

Geo. W. Spence Co., leaded glass, stained glass church and memorial windows, 90 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

The brochure lists churches, residences and public buildings which have glass installations done by the firm.

Date: 1919-1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324233

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.007

Kimble glass, Kimble Glass Company, Vineland, New Jersey

The versatility of glass in home and commercial building decoration is illustrated in bathroom fixtures, lighting fixtures, furniture, cocktail bars and store shelving.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324236

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.012

Sheet, No. 0742 Rochester Non-Extension Chandelier, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The dimensions of the chandelier parts are provided. The item verso has No. 0743 Rochester Extension Chandelier.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.011

Sheet, brackets and Rochester brackets, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

Eight different bracket styles are described on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.012

Shattuck Inn, Jaffrey, New Hampshire

The property and its activities are described for potential guests visiting the Mt. Monadnock area. There is a map on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325743

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.025

Winter sports in the White Mountains, Hotel Randall, North Conway, New Hampshire

Winter sports such as skiing, skating, tobaggoning and snowshoeing are described for potential guests.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325744

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.026

Turner's Tavern, Bethlehem, New Hampshire

The features of the tavern, set in the White Mountains, are described for guests. Bethlehem is a summmer and health resort.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325746

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.027

Eagle Mountain House and Hall, White Mountains, Jackson, New Hampshire

There are extensive photographs of the property and area.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325747

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.028

Comfort Mathes Camp for women and girls, Durham, New Hampshire

Camp facilities are described with costs and references.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325749

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.029

Hotels of New England, published by C.B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass.

1 book, 49 pages : illustrations ; 10 3/4 x 9 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.031

Occupations - General

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 325758

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.0050

Dr. Barnes School of Embalming, Held at Warerooms of Lockhart Branch National Casket Company, 140 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass., 1907

Photograph of embalmers taken at Dr. Barnes School of Embalming. Held at Warerooms of Lockhart Branch National Casket Company, 140 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass., from November 11-14, 1907.

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 325759

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.0050.001

Photographs, 1954-1959, undated

This subseries contains professional photographs of the Royal Barry Wills Associates. The photographs are of Royal Barry Wills with clients and the Associates.

Date: 1954-1959

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

GUSN: 325762

Ref. Code: AR029.03.04

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified adult individuals with light painting or tinting on the faces of subjects. Most backgrounds are entirely painted over in one color and most subjects wear somber colors and few accessories. There is one identified portrait subject (PC068-30) and ...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325766

Ref. Code: PC068.01

Hand-painted tintypes powder/gold jewelry/white lines/black lines

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified individuals with powder tinting, gold painted jewelry and accessories, and white and black lines. Some of the tintypes may be copies of other photographs. Two tintypes (PC068-96 and PC068-97) feature the same image but are overpainted differentl...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325767

Ref. Code: PC068.02

Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman Summer Camp collection, 1886-2010

This collection documents the history of summer camps in New England and was intentionally assembled by Richard (Dick) J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman in preparation for their book, The Summer Camp Memory Book. Later research was conducted for their exhibition Summer Camp at the Museum of Our Nati...

Date: 1886-2010, undated

Collection: Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman Summer Camp collection, 1886-2010

GUSN: 325768

Ref. Code: MS056

Time tested for over 150 years, Tremont Nail Company, 21 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

Nails for different purposes are illustrated with dimensions for prospective customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325769

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.019

History of cut nails in America, Tremont Nail Co., 23 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The inside of the brochure describes multiple uses for kegs. The front of the brochure has a history of cut nails in America. There is a loose order form.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325770

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.020

Decorative wrought head cut nail, Tremont Nail Co., 21 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The nails described are for restoration work and to create an antique effect on floors, cabinets and counter tops.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325771

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.021

Our annual catalogue of general merchandise, Tremont Nail Company, Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The catalog has decorative hardware, cut nails, books, kitchenware, tin lanterns and stoves. The Company history is inside the front cover. An illustration and description of the nail mill is on the back cover. An illustration and description of the Company store is on the front cover.

Date: 1975

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325772

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.022

Old fashioned cut nails 1819 for authentic restoration and antique effect from America's oldest nail manufacturer, Tremont Nail Co., 21 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The folder has 18 cut nails, identified by name, manufactured by the Company. The history of cut nails in America is provided inside the cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325773

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.023

Better fastenings for the building trades, Independent Nail and Packing Co., Bridgewater, Mass.

The sheet describes various types of siding and roof nails. Inside the folded sheet are three loose items. One item is a postcard which can be folded and mailed in for information on screw tite masonry nails. The second item is a leaflet, dated August 1951, describing the Screwtite Floor Nailing Mac...

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325775

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.024

Draw-Tite Tents '65, Eureka Tent & Awning Co., Inc., Binghampton, New York

Tent styles with dimensions are described for customers. The tents are available from Hilton's Tent City, 272-274 Friend Street, near North Station, Boston, Mass.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325776

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.014

A.M.C. huts system on the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy Street, Boston, Mass.

The brochure describes the log and frame buildings available to hikers in the White Mountains. The brochure has a membership application and a list of summer rates for the huts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325788

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.015

Camp N Aire, by Ranger Manufacturing Co., Inc. P.O. Box 105, Jackson, Michigan

Features, directions and specifications for using the camping trailer are described. The product is available from Arthur J. Williams, 16 North Street, Lexington, Massachusetts.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325789

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.016

Children and couples

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified children and pairs of adults. All portraits have been colored or outlined in some way, although the extent and technique varies. The studio settings and backgrounds in some tintypes have been painted in detail (rather than covered, as seen in Se...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325793

Ref. Code: PC068.03

Thick paint, white lines, black lines

This series contains tintype portraits of individuals with heavy overpainting or outlining. It also has multiple supplemental materials, including an 1879 issue of J. W. Pepper's Band Journal, Musical Review and Record (PC068-147a) which was purchased by the donor with the occupational portrait of a...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325794

Ref. Code: PC068.04

Black and white larger/cabinet card size

This series contains tintypes with very little to no paint. Plates range from about 4x6 inches to gem size, although most are bon-tons. Some tintypes are in embossed or printed sleeves. Three sleeves identify photographers. Two are women: Mrs. Catherine A. N. Smith, a photographer and artist in Ne...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325795

Ref. Code: PC068.05

Black and white carte de visite-sized

This series almost entirely consists of bon-ton tintypes with little to no paint. There are studio portraits of couples or small groups with props and painted backdrops of beach or rural scenes. Many portrait subjects wear period-specific fashions or accessories and some are dressed for the outdoors...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1875-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325796

Ref. Code: PC068.06

Hidden mothers

This series contains bon-ton images with little to no painting. All tintypes are studio portraits of young children who may have needed adult support or guidance to sit for the length of exposure. The range of tintypes in this series demonstrates the many ways in which people positioned children and...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325797

Ref. Code: PC068.07

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