Historic New England

Sailor in York Harbor, York, Maine, 8082-A

The image shows a sailor in York Harbor, York, Maine. The sailor is leaning on a boat's boom while overlooking the water.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389958

Ref. Code: PC021.001.002.8082-A

Cove between York and Ogunquit, Maine, 8083-A

The photograph shows two individuals standing by a small boat on a rocky shoreline, covered with seaweed, in a cove between York and Ogunquit, Maine.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389959

Ref. Code: PC021.001.001.8083-A

G. W. Patch with his catch, York River, York, Maine, 8084-A

The image shows a man identified as G. W. Patch standing next to the York River in York, Maine. He is holding the handles of a wheelbarrow that contains a basket full of fish.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389960

Ref. Code: PC021.001.002.8084-A

Newburyport Marshes, Massachusetts, 8085-A

The image depicts a marsh in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large haystack situated in the marshy area with water around it. The background features a flat expanse of marshland stretching toward the horizon.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389961

Ref. Code: PC021.001.003.8085-A

Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted winding yarn, York, Maine, 8086-A

The image shows two women, identified as Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted, engaged in winding yarn in York, Maine. They are seated in chairs facing each other, with yarn running between them. One woman is holding a skein, wrapping it around her hands, while the other assists.

Date: 1885

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389962

Ref. Code: PC021.001.002.8086-A

Paul Revere tankard, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 8071-A

The image depicts a silver tankard with a lid, featuring a handle and a finial on top. It is identified as a "Paul Revere tankard" from Deerfield, Massachusetts. The tankard has a polished appearance and is photographed against a plain background.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389963

Ref. Code: PC021.001.005.8071-A

Joseph Stebbins house, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 8073-A

The image shows the entrance of the Joseph Stebbins house in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The doorway features elaborate woodwork, including a semi-circular pediment with dentil molding and fluted columns with scrollwork. Steps lead up to the entrance and there are potted plants on either side of the d...

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389964

Ref. Code: PC021.001.005.8073-A

Hay cart, York, Maine, 8076-A

The image shows a hay cart in a rural setting in York, Maine. A man stands on top of a large pile of hay loaded onto the cart, holding a tool. Two oxen are hitched to the cart, and another man stands nearby holding a long stick or tool.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

GUSN: 389965

Ref. Code: PC021.001.002.8076-A

Carpentry agreement between John Hill and Edward Skate, Portsmouth, N.H., 1698

This is a two page carpentry agreement, April 6, 1697, between Captain John Hill of Saco Fort, Maine and Edward Skate, carpenter, of Portsmouth, NH, Piscataqua River region. The document was certified by Thomas Phipps in Portsmouth, NH.

Date: 4/6/1698

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 389996

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.1750.027

Quincy Horse RR ticket, undated

Small paper ticket is printed in red ink on pink paper. On the front of the ticket is an image of people and quarry structures and a large hill, possibly an image of the granite railroad in Quincy which is a different entity. On the verso are the words"From Quincy to Boston" The ticket is stamped ...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390023

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.002.008

Book of tickets, The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., undated

This small cardboard book of tickets holds 8 remaining blue tickets. Number 17798. The signature of A.B. Smith, Gen'l Pass'r Agent is printed on the cover. The ticket book entitled the holder to a total of twelve passages between Boston and Milton [Massachusetts].

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390024

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.002.009

Furniture catalogue pages, William Leavens & Co., Boston, Massachusetts., undated

This catalog is a series of individual pages showing black-and-white photographs of furniture items manufactured by William Leavens & Company. In addition to individual pieces of furniture, some pages show room elevations with examples of furniture arrangement. The pages were mailed in a heavy pap...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390025

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.134

Home Canning & Drying of Vegetables & Fruits, Victory Edition, 1919

This small booklet contains printed letters from government officials, including Charles Lathrop Pack, who was the President of the National War Garden Commission. The booklet holds detailed instructions for home canning, with diagrams, tables, illustrations, and directions for preserving many types...

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390028

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.015

The Steamboat, Volume 1, Number 1, 1877

This newspaper gives information about and support of John Fitch as the inventor of the Steamboat. A topic of some controversy. This is the first number and volume of "The Steamboat". Included on the back are some advertisements and call for news agents.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390034

Ref. Code: EP001.15.052

Leavens Furniture catalog, 1932 [second copy]

The catalog shows mostly black-and-white and several color photographs of individual pieces of furniture. The catalog also shows some images of furniture arranged in rooms. Inserted into this catalog are 7 separate pages that show additional furnishings, some of these pages have handwritten prices ...

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390035

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.135

Price list for Leaven's Furniture, 1931

This price list, possibly inserted into trade catalogues, is printed with black ink on yellow paper. The price list contains item numbers, article names, measurements, and varying prices per item depending on finishes. The back of the price list shows additional pricing for decoration and striping o...

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 390036

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.136

Trains

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 390037

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0400.0500

Postcards of New England Railroads, 1908-1980

The postcards depict different railroad trains, infrastructure, and some indvidual engines, that served New England. Collected over decades, the postcards are mostly uncirculated, but some have handwritten messages and postage affixed to the back. Postcards were donated in alphabetical order by...

Date: 1908-1980, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 390038

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0400.0500.001