Historic New England

Landscape planting and engineering, Lewis & Valentine Co., 47 West 34th Street, New York, New York

Photographs of estates, houses and gardens illustrate the firm's landscape work.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354285

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.237

Studio Portrait of E. P. Tileston, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of E. P. Tileston, Boston, Mass., undated

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

GUSN: 354286

Ref. Code: PC008.10.057

Studio portrait of Brigadier General Thomas G. Stevenson, Boston, Mass., 1863

Studio portrait of Brigadier General F. B. Stevenson, Boston, Mass., 1863

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

GUSN: 354287

Ref. Code: PC008.10.058

Studio portrait of Charles Sumner, Boston, Mass., undated

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

GUSN: 354288

Ref. Code: PC008.10.059

Studio portrait of Brigadier General Thomas G. Stevenson, Boston, Mass., 1863

Studio portrait of Brigadier General Thomas G. Stevenson, Boston, Mass., 1963

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

GUSN: 354289

Ref. Code: PC008.10.060

Studio portrait of Colonel Thomas G. Stevenson, Boston, Mass. undated

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

GUSN: 354290

Ref. Code: PC008.10.061

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." Views at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, 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." Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

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. Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

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." Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

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." Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

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. Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

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." Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

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. Standard series. American views

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." Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354330

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0050.002

Billhead, Stafford, mineral springs, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, dated September 21, 1817

The customer bill included board, lodging, and four warm baths.

Date: 1817-09-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354625

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.02.01.004

Billhead, Josiah Norcross, earthen, glass and China warehouse, No. 52 Market Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1818

The customer purchased plates and tins for everyday use.

Date: 1818-08-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354627

Ref. Code: EP001.01.055.01.01.013

Billhead, D. Williams agent, furniture, bottom at 19 Corn Hill Chambers, Boston, Mass., dated October 16, 1818

The customer has purchased a pair of card tables.

Date: 1818-10-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354628

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.016

Billhead, James Davis, brass and copper, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1818

The customer purchased brass andirons from James Davis. Davis' foundry merged with Paul Revere's business to form the Revere Copper Company.

Date: 1818-08-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.01.034

Billhead, George Welles & Co., jewelry, Boston, Mass., dated August 15, 1818

George Welles & Company was a dealer in jewelry, flatware, and military insignia.

Date: 1818-08-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.028

Billhead, James H. Foster, upholsterer, 59 Marlboro, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1818

The billhead lists such items as feathers, down, and mattresses.

Date: 1818-08-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354635

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.017

Billhead, F.S. Jenkins, furniture repair, location unknown, dated April 6, 1915

The billhead is for the repair of an armchair and several rocking chairs.

Date: 1915-04-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354636

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.018

Billhead, B. & J.H. Precy, furniture textiles, location unknown, dated August 14, 1818

1 billhead

Date: 1818-08-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.019

Billhead, Samuel Sumner, china, glass, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1818

The billhead lists such items as sugar and cream bowls, tumblers, pitchers and decanters.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354641

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.018

Billhead, Joseph F. Boardman, dry goods, No. 33 Market, Boston, Mass., dated 1818

The customer purchased blankets.

Date: 1818

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354642

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.020

Billhead, Joseph F. Boardman, dry goods, No. 33 Market, Boston, Mass., dated March 12, 1819

The billhead has tables, chairs, curtains, tongs, bed ticking, and brushes.

Date: 1819-03-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354644

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.021

Prices of goods at Canton, written by Josiah Lane, Lane & Lamson, Corn Hill Square, Boston, Mass., dated 1815

The yardage and prices for a variety of fabrics is listed on the item. The verso has ribbons, other purchases, and the prices of seven different teas.

Date: 1815

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354645

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.022

Billhead, cash paid for sundry articles of furniture, Joseph F. Boardman, dry goods, No. 33 Market, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1813

The billhead lists such items as chairs, tables, carpets, eyeglass frames, and candlesticks. The customer purchased hardware for making curtains, mattresses, and laying down carpets.

Date: 1813-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354649

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.020

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