Historic New England

"Vertical Lift Railway Bridge Over Cape Cod Canal at Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts: Superstructure Contract"

A book published by the United States Army Corps of Engineers including the bid form, the specifications, and the plans for the vertical lift railway bridge over Cape Cod Canal at Buzzards Bay.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309279

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.003

"Letter from the Secretary of War"

A letter submitted to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors of the United States House of Representatives in 1919, transmitting a tentative draft of legislation authorizing the purchase of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1919-05-28

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309280

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.004

"Cape Cod Canal 1988 Tide Tables"

A pamphlet published by the United States Army Corps of Engineers providing information about tides in 1988. The cover shows an image of ships passing under a bridge on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1988

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309281

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.005

"Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

A pamphlet with unknown publisher, including a history of attempts to build the Cape Cod Canal, descriptions of the engineering features and uses of the Canal. Information about wrecks around Cape Cod, weather conditions, the effect of the Canal on food supply, the costs of the Canal, and the acquis...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309282

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.006

"Cape Cod Canal and Atlantic Coast Waterways"

A transcription of an address given by August Belmont before the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, December 7, 1911.

Date: 1911

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309283

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.007

"The National Importance of the Cape Cod Canal"

A pamphlet outlining the importance of the Cape Cod Canal, written by Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester in 1914.

Date: 1914

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309284

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.008

"Cape Cod Canal, gateway to America's intra-coastal waterway" (2 copies)

A pamphlet published by the United States Army Corps of Engineers about the Cape Cod Canal. The cover shows an illustration of the vertical lift railroad bridge over Cape Cod Canal.

Date: ca. 1975

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309285

Ref. Code: MS028.05.008.001

Thanksgiving menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., November 28, 1895

The menu lists blue points, sea bass, leg of mutton, turkey and a frozen Tom and Jerry. The Vendome Column is used to illustrate the hotel on the menu cover. C.H. Greenleaf & Company is the owner.

Date: 1895-11-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309292

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.003

Thanksgiving menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., November 26, 1896

The menu has frozen Apple Jack southern style along with multiple dishes. The menu cover has a turkey, the word "Thanksgiving" and the Vendome Column done in silver with violet flowers. The Vendome Column is used to illustrate the hotel on the menu cover. The hotel owner is C.H. Greenleaf & Co.

Date: 1896-11-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309293

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.004

"Duplicate Photographs"

Portfolio titled: "Duplicate Photographs" Title is printed in black on a red-edged paper label affixed to the front of the portfolio. Portfolio has a dark gray fabric covering and dark gray fabric ties. A book plate is glued inside the front cover and reads: "Irving / and / Casson / Custom Furniture...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 309302

Ref. Code: CC010.006.001

Thanksgiving dinner menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., November 30, 1899

The menu has fresh mushrooms à la Vendome, young turkey, a frozen Tom and Jerry and marshmallow ice cream among the many dishes. The cover is done in blue paper with a fox hunting scene.

Date: 1899-11-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309313

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.005

Duplicate Photographs

Photo album. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads. Album has 28 olive green pages; eleven of the pages are blank. Album contains seventeen mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a variety of furniture pieces manufactured by A. H. D...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 309315

Ref. Code: CC010.006.002

Thanksgiving dinner menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., 1901

The dishes offered include roast young pig, roast haunch of black bear and snow pudding. Two autumn leaves decorate the cover with the Vendome Column. C.H. Greenleaf & Company is the owner.

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309317

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.006

Thanksgiving menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., November 27, 1902

The dishes offered include boiled mutton, Vermont turkey, Indian pudding and Lalla Rookh Punch. A flock of turkeys decorates the cover with the Hotel Vendome shield at the bottom.

Date: 1902-11-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309321

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.007

Thanksgiving dinner menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., November 26, 1903

The dishes offered include boiled ox tongue, suckling pig, Indian Pudding and frozen Egg Nog. "The Old Oaken Bucket," by Samuel Woodworth is printed in the menu. The cover illustration is a flock of turkeys next to a well with a wooden bucket. The menu has a tissue guard with an autumn leaf, "The Ve...

Date: 1903-11-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309323

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.008

Discontinued Stock

Photo album. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads. Album has 54 olive green pages; seventeen of the pages are blank. Album contains 37 mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of case furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irvin...

Date: 1900-1925, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 309328

Ref. Code: CC010.006.003

Fourth of July dinner menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., July 4, 1899

The hotel served little neck clams, boiled turkey, roast upland plover and Punch Independence. The menu cover has the United States eagle seal in gold, the Vendome Column in white and a red, white and blue ribbon.

Date: 1899-07-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309330

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.009

Independence Day menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., July 4, 1900

The dishes offered include boiled turkey, prime ribs, tapioca pudding and Punch Independence. Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence in the cover illustration with the caption "Writing the greatest of all state papers."

Date: 1900-07-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309332

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.010

Fourth of July menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., July 4, 1901

The menu has such items as Boiled Vermont Turkey, Rhode Island Duck, baked beans, Washington Pie and Punch Independence. The Declaration of Independence is printed inside the menu. The document is signed "John Hancock and fifty-five others." The menu is tied with a red, white and blue ribbon.

Date: 1901-07-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309372

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.011

Fourth of July menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., July 4, 1902

The holiday dishes offered include Eggs Washington, Philadelphia Chicken, Roast Jack Snipe, Checkerberry Kisses and Independence Punch. The American Flag and the Vendome Column in a crest decorate the menu.

Date: 1902-07-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309373

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.012

Fourth of July dinner menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., July 4, 1903

The dishes offered include Welsh Rarebit, New England Boiled Dinner, Queens Pudding and Independence Punch. A quill pen, the Declaration of Independence and firecrackers decorate the menu cover.

Date: 1903-07-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309385

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.013

Easter menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., undated

The Easter menu has Young Turkey Truffee, Pekin Duck, Glace Neapolitan and English Plum Pudding. The menu has a tissue overlay with the word "Easter" printed on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309389

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.014

2011 Acquisitions

This series consists of three albums of photographs of a variety of furniture and interior furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport between 1880 and 1973. Albums have titles and volume numbers assigned by their creato...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 310962

Ref. Code: CC011.009

2013 Acquisitions

This series consists of seven watercolor renderings of furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. The types of furniture depicted include a screen, pedestal, tall case clock, cabinet and several tables.

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 310964

Ref. Code: CC011.010

Other Tables

File folder containing nine design drawings rendered in watercolor. Drawings are of a variety of other tables designed by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Handwritten notes on some drawings include titles and design notes; some draw...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 310993

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.003.003

Chairs

File folder containing fifteen design drawings rendered in watercolor and pencil or pencil on trace. Drawings are of a variety chairs designed by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Handwritten notes on some drawings include titles and...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 310994

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.001

Circus parade on Charles Street, seen from window

1 photograph ; 4 x 3 inches

Date: 1894-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311006

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.2580.001

Circus parade on Charles Street, seen from window

1 photograph ; 4 x 3 inches

Date: 1894-1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311007

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.2580.002

Charles Street Meeting House

Men with horse-drawn carriages pose in front of the Charles Street Meeting House.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311013

Ref. Code: PC001.02.03.TMP.074

Case Furniture

This file consists of 21 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict case furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; other drawing...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311010

Ref. Code: CC011.001.002.001

Charles Street Meeting House

View of the Charles Street Meeting House from the corner of Mount Vernon Street.

Date: 1920-06-01

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311014

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2240.001

Charles Street Meeting House

View of the Charles Street Meeting House before it was moved.

Date: 1920-10-31

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311015

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2250.002

Charles Street Meeting House

View of the Charles Street Meeting House before it was moved.

Date: 1920-10-31

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311016

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2250.003

Support Furniture

This file consists of 16 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict tables manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; other drawings are ve...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311020

Ref. Code: CC011.001.002.002

Other

This file consists of 47 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; oth...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311021

Ref. Code: CC011.001.002.003

The Lincolnshire on Charles Street

A sign on the building indicates that the Lincolnshire will soon be opening and that it is available through Wm. C. Codman & Son.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311028

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2210.006

Charles Street, east side, Boston, Mass.

The Charles Street Supply Co. and Evergood Market are seen on the east side of Charles Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311031

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2220.002

Charles Street, east side, Boston, Mass.

A liquor store and other businesses are seen on the east side of Charles Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311032

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2220.003

New laboratory, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary

1 photograph ; 10 x 8 inches

Date: 1909-12-16

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311037

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2230.001

Nurses home, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary

1 photograph ; 10 x 8 inches

Date: 1909-11-12

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311039

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2230.002

Watercolor -- Textile Design

Watercolor rendering depicting a textile design. Rectangular format depicts two patterns. The first has an olive green ground above a darker green border section with interwined ovals and red accents, follwed by blue tassel fringe. A rose pink ground follows with a deep lower border, gold netting an...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311040

Ref. Code: CC011.002.001

Pencil Drawing -- Shaving Stand

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a shaving stand. Front view is shown. Stand has an oval mirror with heavy molded rim attached on each side to a supporting column with a spiral twist shaft, rectangular block with inlaid trim, and urn finial. Columns rest on fluted backboard with molded ...

Date: 1881-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311044

Ref. Code: CC011.002.002

Pencil Drawing -- "Parlor Table"

Design drawing titled "Parlor Table" rendered in pencil. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with serpentine molded edges on all sides; deep apron with inlaid patarae; six slender legs with ring, ball and cylinder turnings; flattened disk feet; lower shelf with serpentin...

Date: 1883

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311056

Ref. Code: CC011.002.003

Pencil Drawing -- "Parlor Table"

Design drawing titled "Parlor Table" rendered in pencil. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with deep molded edge; deep apron with painted or inlaid garland and swag motifs; four slender legs with ring, ball and cylinder turnings; flattened disk feet; and smalller shelf...

Date: 1883, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311057

Ref. Code: CC011.002.004

Pencil Drawing -- Corner Cabinet

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a corner cabinet. Perspective view is shown. Cabinet has two separate cases. Upper cabinet has broken arch pediment wth scrolled ends on either side of a flat plinth and upper cupboard with molded cornice, concave sides, two glass doors with muntins form...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311058

Ref. Code: CC011.002.005

Pencil Drawing -- China Cupboard

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a cupboard. Front view is shown. Cupboard has upper case with flat overhanging top; molded edge and cornice; plain frieze; fluted pilasters; three doors with inset glass panels; and three interior shelves. Backboard below upper case has two recessed rect...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311059

Ref. Code: CC011.002.006

Pencil Drawing -- Bookcase

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil of a bookcase. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat overhanging top with molded cornice; plain frieze; thee shelves; two glass-paned doors enclosing middle section with open shelves on either side; two recessed rectangular panels on sides; ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311106

Ref. Code: CC011.002.007

Pencil Drawing -- Bookcase

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil of a bookcase against a wall with wainscotting and with a patterned carpet in front. Front view is shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat overhanging top with molded cornice; rounded frieze; one open tier at top supported in front by three turned columns; two rectang...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311115

Ref. Code: CC011.002.008

Pencil Drawing -- Bookcase

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil of a bookcase against a wall with wainscotting and with a patterned carpet in front. Front view is shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat overhanging top with molded cornice; plain frieze; one open tier at top supported in front by four ovoid turnings; one open shelf...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311116

Ref. Code: CC011.002.009

Pencil Drawing -- "Mahogany Shaving Stand"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Shaving Stand" rendered in pencil. Front view is shown. Stand has rectangular mirror with molded frame and scrolled pediment attached on each side to a fluted supporting column with a ball finial. Columns rest on shallow backboard with molded edge. Case below has rec...

Date: 1870-1910, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311117

Ref. Code: CC011.002.010

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