Historic New England

Menu, Commercial Club of Boston complimentary to Hon. John Sherman, Parker House, Boston, Mass., July 22, 1879

The dishes served include little necks, salmon, Mongrel Duck, frozen pudding and fruit. John Sherman was Secretary of the Treasury under President Rutherford B. Hayes and an Ohio Senator.

Date: 1879-07-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309620

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.010

Menu, Governor Rice Staff Association, Parker House, Boston, Mass., January 2, 1883

Rice was a governor of Massachustts from 1876-1879. A female kitchen worker illustrates the inside of the menu. The dishes offered include bluepoints, saddle of Kentucky mutton, foie gras and Roman Punch.

Date: 1883-01-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309624

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.011

Letter to Eliza Susan (Morton) Quincy from Nelly Custis Lewis

A letter to Eliza Susan (Morton) Quincy (addressed as "Mrs. Morton") in care of Judge Quincy in Boston from Eleanor Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, granddaughter of Martha Washington and step-granddaughter of President George Washington. Mrs. Morton is perhaps a relative of Eliza Susan (Morton) Quincy. Th...

Date: 1823

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309622

Ref. Code: MS053.007

Menu, Commercial Club, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 23, 1885

The dishes served include turtle soup, Penobscot Salmon, spring lamb, walnut pudding and Champagne Ice. A seating chart is on the menu verso.

Date: 1885-04-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309627

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.012

Menu, The Concord Minute Men, Parker House, Boston, Mass., June 6, 1893

The Minute Men enjoyed such dishes as Little Neck Clams, Penobscot Salmon, omelette soufflées and frozen Tom and Jerries.

Date: 1893-06-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309633

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.013

Lists of Edmund Quincy loans

Three photocopied lists of loans from Edmund Quincy, two to the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (now Historic New England) and one to the Massachusetts Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

Date: 1853, undated

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309630

Ref. Code: MS053.009

Stock certificate for Western Rail Road Corporation

A stock certificate for the Western Rail Road Coporation signed by treasurer Josiah Quincy in 1841.

Date: 1841

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309632

Ref. Code: MS053.012

Interior Settings

Photo album. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads. Front cover is detached. Album has 72 olive green pages; 31 of the pages are blank. Album contains one loose and 113 mounted black-and-white photographs. Album is second of three that contain p...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 309635

Ref. Code: CC010.006.006

Interior Settings

Photo album. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads. Front cover is loose. Album has 52 olive green pages; four of the pages are blank. Album contains 118 mounted black-and-white photographs. Album is last of three that contain photographs of furn...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 309636

Ref. Code: CC010.006.007

Menu, The American Antiquarian Society, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 28, 1897

The group had such dishes as oysters, spring lamb, apricot tarts, strawberry shortcake and to drink, frozen Tom and Jerries. A Roman soldier and a Native American are on two coins with weapons in the background in the cover illustration. Henry L. Kyser, the printer, is located at 169 Tremont Street.

Date: 1897-04-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309658

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.014

Dinner of the Committee on Printing of the City Council of Boston, Revere House, Boston, Mass., September 28, 1850

The bill of fare has such dishes as baked Blackfish, Virginia Ham, compote of pigeons, venison and meringue baskets. Pink flowers decorate the menu. The city seal is on the menu verso.

Date: 1850-09-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309662

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.015

Bill of fare, Boston Light Dragoons dinner for 160, Revere House, October 18, 1853

The bill of fare has such dishes as Leg of South Shore Mutton, quail, fillet of beef, meringue bakets and Roman Punch. The dinner took place at 5 1-2 o'clock. An image of Revere House is on the menu cover.

Date: 1853-10-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309667

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.016

Dinner for 28 persons, Revere House, Boston, Mass., April 17, 1856

The bill of fare has such dishes as Westphalia Ham, chicken salad, calf's head, duck and meringue baskets. The border of the menu cover is decorated.

Date: 1856-04-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309677

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.017

Dinner by the city government of Boston, in honor of Rear Admiral Mehemet Pasha and suite, Revere House, Boston, Mass., May 25, 1858

Mehemet Pasha was a Turkish Admiral who visited the United States. The bill of fare has such offerings as baked shad, roast lamb, cold dishes, side dishes, game and a selection of desserts. An embossed border decorates the menu with the seals of Boston and the United States.

Date: 1858-05-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309680

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.018

Complimentary dinner to H.R.H. the Grand Duke Alexis, Revere House, Boston, Mass., December 9, 1871

The Grand Duke of Russia visited the United States as part of a goodwill tour in 1871-1872 and was entertained in Boston. The menu courses are listed in French with wines and liqueurs. The envelope has the name "T.C. Stearns" engraved on it. The envelope has "Grand Duke Alexis" handwritten in pencil...

Date: 1871-12-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309693

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.019

Ladies' night dinner, Papyrus Club, Revere House, Boston, Mass., February 15, 1879

Club members dined on fillet of sole, fois gras, quail, Charlotte Russe and champagne punch. "The Loving Cup of the Papyrus" poem and the music offerings are printed in the menu.

Date: 1879-02-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309714

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.020

Anniversary dinner, Committee of the City Government of Boston, Spy Pond House, Cambridge, Mass., November 14, 1849

The guests dined on salmon, turkey, game, pastries, puddings and dessert. T.W. Seaver is the proprietor.

Date: 1849-11-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309715

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.021

Dinner for forty-five gentlemen, Taft's Hotel, Point Shirley, Mass., August 9, 1850

The gentlemen enjoyed clam chowder, fish, Leg of South Down Mutton, roast pig, wild goose, puddings, pastries and ice cream. Pink flowers decorate the menu.

Date: 1850-08-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309718

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.022

Complimentary dinner given to Robert A. Southworth, by Republicans of the Charlestown District, Tremont House, Boston Mass., February 24, 1887

Southworth was secretary of the Republican State Committee. The invited guests, listed on the menu verso, included Massachusetts Governor Oliver Ames and other persons in state government. The guests dined on English turbot, beef, Green Goose, lamb cutlets and Roman Punch. The Bunker Hill Monument d...

Date: 1887-02-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309725

Ref. Code: EP001.06.07.023

Duplicate Photographs

Photo album. Album is unbound and covers are separated. Album covers have a fabric covering with leather corners. Album has 100 loose pages; fourteen of the pages are blank. Album contains 93 mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a variety of objects manufactured by A. H. Davenport...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 309724

Ref. Code: CC010.006.008

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Country Club, Brookline, Mass., June 8, 1891

The bankers dined on little neck clams, bouchées of sweetbread à la financier, Doe Birds, peach roll and Romaine Punch. The menu cover has a brief case which can be opened.

Date: 1891-06-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310204

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.008

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Revere House, Boston, Mass., November 9, 1891

The dishes listed include cream of chicken soup, young turkey, fried bananas, English Plum Pudding and Maraschino Punch. A duck decorates the menu cover.

Date: 1891-11-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310206

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.009

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Revere House, Boston, Mass., December 14, 1891

The bankers dined on boiled Red Snapper, larded sirloin, vol au-vent chicken, Mallard Duck on toast and Cabinet Pudding.

Date: 1891-12-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310215

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.010

Perspective drawing of an unidentified house by L.E. Jallade & A. J. Mckenna, July 1st, 1928

This graphite, perspective drawing features an unidentified house with a thatched shingle roof and two chimneys. It also depicts many gables with dormers, as well as facades. Large trees resembling weeping willows are on either side of the house. Green colored pencil gently shades in the trees and...

Date: ca. 1928

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 310216

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.030

Perspective drawing of the Building for the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company, Manchester, NH, 1949 by Cram and Ferguson

This one-perspective, colored pencil drawing of the Building for the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company in Manchester, NH demonstrates classic, American style architecture of the 1940s. The concrete (cement) building is large and functional - with many windows and a main entrance in the middle. I...

Date: 1949-11-14

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 310226

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.1300.001

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Hotel Brunswick, Boston, Mass., January 11, 1892

The bankers dined on turtle soup, Saddle of Kentucky Mutton, Boiled Philadelphia Capon, orange fritters glacé, Charlotte Russe and Roman Punch.

Date: 1892-01-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310219

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.011

Massachusetts - Methuen

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 310233

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0655

Set of plans of Dwelling House for Dr. James Peirce, Methuen, Mass, ca. 1889

A set of plans showing the floors and elevation of the Dwelling House: 2 - 1st floor plan 3 - 2nd floor plan 4 - cellar plan 5 - 1st floor frame 6 - 2nd floor frame 7 - west elevation frame 8 - east elevation 9 - front frame 10 - west elevation 11 - east elevation 12 - front elevation

Date: ca. 1889, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 310238

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0655.001

Massachusetts - Medford

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 310240

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0652

Set of plans for Alterations for Mr. F.C. Williams house in Medford, Mass, undated

Alterations in house for Mr. F.C. Williams, Medford, Mass. Set of 5 plans: 1 - Attic plan 2 - 2nd floor plan 3 - 1st floor plan 4 - Side elevation 5 - Front/rear elevation

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 310245

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0652.001

Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

The Northfield Inn collection consists of documents and ephemera related to the management of the inn, which includes business-related and guest-related documents and ephemera.

Date: 1917-1976

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 310251

Ref. Code: CC012

Ephemera and Other Materials

This series consists of thirteen boxes of material including loose mounted and unmounted photographs, unbound photo album pages, detail drawings, blueprints, advertisements, trade catalogs, clippings, and photomechanical prints. Many of the items relate to or depict items manufactured by A. H. Daven...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310268

Ref. Code: CC010.009

Loose Images

Box containing 66 loose images, including unmounted and mounted drawings on trace, photographs, and photomechanical prints as well as blueprints. Most drawings are rendered in pencil; several are rendered in colored pencil or watercolor. All designs reflect furnishings made by A. H. Davenport Co., ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310272

Ref. Code: CC010.009.001

Unbound Scrapbook

Unbound scrapbook containing 68 pages, 29 of which are blank. Pages are partially strung together with two fabric ties. Front cover and spine binding are missing. Scrapbook contains clippings, photomechanical prints, and photographs that depict Christian church interiors and a wide range of religous...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310273

Ref. Code: CC010.009.002

Loose Photographs

Box containing 32 loose black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a wide variety of furniture pieces as well as interior room settings. None of the furniture depicted appears to be the work of A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Inst...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310274

Ref. Code: CC010.009.003

Loose Photographs -- Church Furnishings

Box containing 152 black-and-white photographs, 151 of which are mounted on heavy paper. One photograph is not mounted. Photographs are of a variety of church furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. The vast maj...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310275

Ref. Code: CC010.009.004

Loose Photographs

Box containing 64 black-and-white photographs, some of which are mounted on cardboard or heavy paper. Photographs are of a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Types of furniture depicted include: ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310276

Ref. Code: CC010.009.005

Unbound Photo Album Pages

Box containing 44 unbound photo album pages, four of which are blank. Pages contain 41 mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Most of the pho...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310277

Ref. Code: CC010.009.006

Unbound Photo Album Pages

Box containing 62 unbound photo album pages, fourteen of which are blank. Pages contain 48 mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Most of the...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310278

Ref. Code: CC010.009.007

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., February 8, 1892

The dishes served included bluepoints, broiled fresh shad, lobster à la Newburg, fried bananas, timbale spaghetti a l'Italienne, bombe demi glacé and Roman Punch.

Date: 1892-02-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310282

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.012

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 14, 1892

The bankers dined on such dishes as spring lamb, lobster cutlets, à la Victoria, venison croquettes, Macedoine, Tipsy Cake and Punch, à la Françàise, iced. A butterfly decorates the menu cover.

Date: 1892-03-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310283

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.013

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 11, 1892

The bankers dined on such dishes as boiled Penobscot Salmon, fillet of beef, petits patties of Terrapin à la creme, quail, brandy jelly and Roman Punch.

Date: 1892-04-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310284

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.014

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., June 13, 1892

The dishes served included fried soft-shell crabs, stuffed green goose, sweetbreads à la Pompadour, Nesslerode Pudding and frozen Tom and Jerry. A duck and a quail decorate the menu.

Date: 1892-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310285

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.015

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., October 10, 1892

The bankers dined on such dishes as cream of cauliflower soup, Spanish Mackerel, Black Duck, Upland Plover, Sultana Roll and frozen Tom and Jerry.

Date: 1892-10-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310287

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.016

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., December 12, 1892

The bankers dined on Saddle of Southdown Mutton, vol au vent of oysters, à l'American, Bluebill Widgeon and Soufflée Maraschino.

Date: 1892-12-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310288

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.017

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., January 9, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as boiled Red Snapper, saddle of venison, beignet de orange au jus, Black Duck, Parisienne Souffle and Maraschino Ices. A silver fan and silver flowers decorate the menu.

Date: 1893-01-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310292

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.018

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 13, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as potage à la Reine, broiled chicken, bouchée lobster à la Cardinal, Mallard Duck, Bombe Demi Glacé and Maraschino Ices. The menu illustration has a female figure wearing a crown, a fish and an owl.

Date: 1893-03-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310293

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.019

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 10, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as bluepoints, fillet of beef, Chesapeake Bay Brant, roast larded grouse, and Chantilly Cream. The menu cover is decorated with yellow flowers.

Date: 1893-04-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310294

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.020

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., May 8, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as little neck clams, lobster cutlets, vol au vent of chicken, Golden Plover, English Snipe, strawberry shortcake and Roman Punch.

Date: 1893-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310295

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.021

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 12, 1894

The bankers dined on such dishes as consommé, Suprême of Grouse, à la Chasseur, fried bananas, Red Head Duck, Frozen Pudding and Roman Punch. The menu cover illustration is copyright 1889, L. Prang & Company, Boston.

Date: 1894-03-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310297

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.022

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