Historic New England

Drawing of the First National Bank Building, Boston, Mass.

This is a 14'' X 10'' perspective drawing of the First National Bank Building in Boston, MA, built in the Rennaissance Revival style. It is a two-perspective colored pencil drawing depicting the building and its manicured lawn, with a walkway to the front. People in 19th century clothing are walki...

Date: ca. 1900, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311126

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.007

Perspective of Temple Emanuel, Community Hall and Schoolhouse, Newton, Mass., 1952

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the Community Hall & Schoolhouse at Temple Emanuel in Newton, Mass. The buildings look like brick, and they are surrounded with small bushes. The drawing looks like is during the late autumn/winter season, because the trees are barren.

Date: 1952

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311128

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0800.002

Massachusetts - Gloucester

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311131

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0385

Drawing of Northern Circumferential Highway over Essex St., Gloucester, Mass., 1945

This colored pencil perspective of a bridge over Essex St., in Gloucester, Mass depicts a concrete bridge with railings on the side. It overlooks a street and does not appear very tall or long.

Date: 06-05-1945

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311133

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0385.001

Massachusetts - Winchendon

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311134

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1125

Perspective drawing of Memorial Community Building, Winchendon, Mass., undated

This watercolor perspective depics the Memorial Community Building, Winchendon, Mass. It shows a mid-century building in colonial revival style, featuring a widow's walk, steeple, and gables. Tall, abundant trees surround the area. There is a large parking lot in front of it with cars.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311137

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1125.001

Massachusetts - Revere

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311138

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1025

Drawing of St. Anthony's Parish Buildings, Revere, Mass., undated

This perspective drawing in pencil depicts the buidlings comprising of the St. Anthony Parish in Revere, Mass. The largest building is the main church, with a large, bulls-eye window and an arched entryway. It also features a cross as a finial. A smaller building is to its side and looks like a ho...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311140

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1025.001

Floor Plan of Philip Johnson's House, 9 Ash St., Cambridge, Mass., undated

This is a copy of the floor plan of Philip Johnson's house on 9 Ash St., Cambridge, Mass.

Date: ca. 1942, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311145

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0350.003

Perspective Rendering of Philip Johnson's House, 9 Ash St., Cambridge, Mass., undated

This copy perspective rendering of Philip Johnson's house shows an interior and exterior view. Rooms within the home are visible. The house is surrounded by sidewalks with people walking on them; they are able to walk straight into the house, which features an open floorplan that is partially expo...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311146

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0350.004

Clipping - A. H. Davenport Company advertisement

Clipping of an undated advertisement from a periodical for A. H. Davenport Company. Text of advertisements reads as follows: "Furniture designed and executed by A. H. Davenport Company / Designers and Makers of Furniture and Interior Finish / We call your attention to the removal of our New York Est...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 311147

Ref. Code: CC011.003.001

Letter, Charles S. Stedman to Edwin Ford

Handwritten letter dated April 14, 1918 from Charles S. Stedman, president of the University Club (Albany, NY), to Edwin Ford thanking Ford for his work in designing and furnishing the Paul Babcock Munson Memorial Room at the University Club. The stationery bears the letterhead of the Club.

Date: 1918-04-14

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

GUSN: 311148

Ref. Code: CC011.003.002

Letter, William G. Van Loon to Edwin Ford

Typewritten letter dated April 16, 1918 from William G. Van Loon to Edwin Ford conveying resolution of the Board of Directors of the University Club (Albany, NY) thanking Ford for his work in designing and furnishing the Paul Babcock Munson Memorial Room at the University Club. An arithmetic calcul...

Date: 1918-04-16

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

GUSN: 311149

Ref. Code: CC011.003.003

Clipping - "The Massachusetts General" by Philip Little

Clipping from an unknown periodical of a poem "The Massachusetts General" by Philip Little. Handwritten notation on clipping reads: "To E. F. In Phillip's House with pneumonia Nov. 1919."

Date: 1919-11-00

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

GUSN: 311150

Ref. Code: CC011.003.004

Resolution: University Club (Albany, NY) re: appreciation of work of Edwin Ford

Typewritten resolution dated April 13, 1918 signed by Charles S Stedman and Prentiss Carnell, president and secretary of the University Club (Albany, NY), expressing appreciation for Edwin Ford's work in designing and furnishing the Paul Babcock Munson Memorial Room at the University Club. The stati...

Date: 1918-04-13

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

GUSN: 311151

Ref. Code: CC011.003.005

Scrapbook

Bound scrapbook with black leather binding and marbleized endpapers. Scrapbook contains 140 pages. Handwritten notations on first page read: "Edwin Ford / 37 Devon Road, / Chestnut Hill, Mass." and "Memorabilia of Professional Work / In whole or in part / 1896-1913." Remaining pages are filled with ...

Date: 1896-1913

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

GUSN: 311152

Ref. Code: CC011.003.006

Trade Catalog -- J. Broermann & Cie.

Trade catalog titled "Les Bronzes Francais" issued by J. Broermann & Cie. of Paris, France. Bound catalog has olive green paper cover vith black spine. Title and "Paris" are printed on front cover. Catalog contains photomechanical prints of a wide variety of lighting fixtures including chandeliers, ...

Date: 1923

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

GUSN: 311301

Ref. Code: CC011.005.001

Pencil Drawing -- Armchair for Mrs. W. Rockefeller

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil on trace of an armchair. Perspective view is shown. Upholstered chair has wide back with carved arched crest rail; carved foliate ornament at center of crest rail; high flaring sides with curved tops; arm supports with molded edges and carved foliate scrolls at top...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 311307

Ref. Code: CC011.006.001

Printing Block - Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Factory

Metal printing plate affixed to rectangular wooden block. Plate depicts a birds-eye view of the Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. factory in East Cambridge, MA around 1925. Handwritten on reverse is "Irving & Casson 519."

Date: ca. 1925

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

GUSN: 311465

Ref. Code: CC011.008.005

Console Table of Mahogany & Burl Maple with Inlay

Design drawing titled "Console Taple of Mahogany & Burl Maple with Inlay" rendered in pencil and watercolor on board. Perspectve view is shown. Federal-style console table has square overhanging top which is hinged in middle and is shown closed; serpentine edges and ovolo corners on top; serpentine ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 311627

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.003.003.010

Postcard for the Blue Ship Tea Room, 27 T Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The front of the postcard reads "Enjoy transcendental atmosphere at the Blue Ship Tea Room where Russell Blake Howe re-creates music of Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt." The menu is printed inside and on the postcard verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309201

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.001

Chez Erik, restaurant français, 105 Pinckney Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Customers can arrange to dine here before theatre performances. Bridge and private parties can be arranged through reservations. There is a small map showing the restaurnt location. The illustration is by Phillips Dudley Booth. A separate trade card has the same illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309208

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.002

Maître Jacques, menu special pour le jouer de l'an, Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass., 1957

Maître Jacques was founded in 1957 by Lucien and Martha Ann Robert. The restaurant was a precursor to Maison Robert which was located for many years in the Old City Hall building on School Street. Text on the menu verso reads "Maître Jacques is the symbol of the Norman peasant and his motto is 'C'és...

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309214

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.003

Breakfast menu, Union Club of Boston, 8 Park Street, Boston, Mass., September 22, 1929

The Union Club offers breakfast for a $1.00 Two of the special breakfasts were fish balls and baked beans and brown bread.

Date: 1929-09-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309215

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.004

Takeout menu, Regina Pizzeria, 11 1/2 Thacher Street, North End, Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration depicts street activity outside the restaurant in the North End.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309216

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.005

99 to go menu, Ninety Nine, 29-31 Austin Street, Charlestown, Mass., undated

Appetizers, sandwiches and entrées are described for customers. Restaurant locations are listed on the verso. A call-ahead seating card is attached to the front of the menu.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309217

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.006

Jimmy's Kipo's Pizzeria Restaurant & Ice Cream, 106 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Mass., 2010

The business serves subs, pizza, fried and baked dinners. Coupons are included on the menu.

Date: 2010

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309218

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.007

Takeout menu, Speedy's, Hong Kong & Mandarin cuisine, 297 Main Street, Charlestown, Mass., undated

Pandas decorate the front of the takeout menu. A map on the verso gives the restaurant as "Speedy Wong's."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309219

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.008

Takeout menu, New Speedy Chen's, Chinese restaurant, 297 Main Street, Charlestown, Mass., undated

Appetizers, lunch specials and all day dinner combinations are listed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309220

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.009

Breakfast menu, The Berkeley, Boylston and Berkeley Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

Breakfast offerings are fruit, fish, broiled and fried dishes, eggs, potatoes and bread. Baked beans and brown bread are served on Sundays.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309222

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.019

Inventory of Beacon Hill residence: "Descriptive Inventory of Fathers Belongings at 16 Louisburg Square"

An inventory of the Beacon Hill residence of M. A. De Wolfe Howe, father of the donor, Helen Howe Allen.

Date: undated

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309229

Ref. Code: MS053.002

Inventory of Quincy House: "Catalog of the furniture, pictures & etc. in the house erected by Col. Josiah Quincy of Braintree 1770"

An unfinished inventory of the contents of the Quincy House in 1876 created by Eliza Susan Quincy.

Date: 1876

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309230

Ref. Code: MS053.003

Inventory of Quincy House: "List of Pictures & Furniture & c. in the House built 1770"

An inventory of the contents of the Quincy House in 1876 created by Eliza Susan Quincy. This is a photocopy of the original, which is held by the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Date: 1879

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309231

Ref. Code: MS053.004

Letter to 'Edmund' from 'Hannah'

A letter to an unidentified "Edmund" from "Hannah." The letter appears to be relatively modern, as it mentions snapshot photographs. It is likely that it was sent to Edmund Quincy (1903-1997) by a friend of the family. She mentions Paul, Nigel, and Catherine, none of whom are given last names.

Date: undated

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309232

Ref. Code: MS053.005

Letter to Elisha Clap from Josiah Quincy III

A letter from Josiah Quincy III to Rev. Elisha Clap regarding Clap's election as Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Date: 1811

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309233

Ref. Code: MS053.006

Letter to Josiah Quincy III from Elisha Clap

A letter from Elisha Clap to Josiah Quincy III in response to Clap's election as Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Date: 1812

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309234

Ref. Code: MS053.008

Poetry book

A book of poetry and other personal writings. It is signed on multiple pages "A. C. Lowell," so it may have belonged to Anna Cabot Lowell (d. 1810), good friend of Eliza Susan (Morton) Quincy. It features Prince of Wales feathers on the cover.

Date: 1806, undated

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309235

Ref. Code: MS053.010

Sketch: "View of the Lighthouse in Boston Harbour from the house of Josiah Quincy Esq. at Quincy"

A sketch of the Boston Harbor lighthouse by Eliza Susan Quincy.

Date: 1828

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309236

Ref. Code: MS053.011

Illustrated book of poetry

A bound volume of poetry and watercolors created by Eliza Susan Quincy and given to her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Miller Quincy, in 1828.

Date: 1828

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309237

Ref. Code: MS053.001

Menu, Hotel Tuileries, 270 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., July 27, 1897

The menu lists wines for each course. The item verso reads "Complimentary to Hon. Lyman J. Gage, Sec. of the Treasury of the United States, Boston, July 27, 1897." Gage was secretary of the treasury in the William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt administrations.

Date: 1897-07-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309254

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.020

"Cape Cod Canal Handbook, fully indexed, in behalf of George S. Hall and others, petitioners"

"They ask a charter with opportunity to apply for national aid. Possibly limited state aid later, at discretion of governor and council, but not now."

Date: 189?

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309252

Ref. Code: MS028.05.006.001

Ticket for Polly Perkins Restaurant, 71 Hancock Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The ticket entitles the bearer to $5.00 in meals at the restaurant. "No. 42" is stamped on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309256

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.020

Menus - Hotel Vendome

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309259

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04

To our guests Merry Christmas, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., Christmas 1892

As part of the menu there is an illustrated poem titled "Pansies and ferns, an enchanted posy," by Isabella J. Postgate.

Date: 1892-12-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309275

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.001

"Closing Argument of Richard Olney"

Closing argument of Richard Olney in favor of the Cape Cod Ship Canal Company's petition for an extension of the time of construction of the Cape Cod Canal. This argument was presented to the Committee on Harbors and Public Lands on April 1, 1891.

Date: 1891-04-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309268

Ref. Code: MS028.05.006.002

"Something About Cape Cod Canals"

Extracts from the closing arguments of Col. Bowdoin S. Parker before the Joint Committee on Harbors and Public Lands, April 18, 1899.

Date: 1899-04-18

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309269

Ref. Code: MS028.05.006.003

Thanksgiving dinner menu, Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., November 30, 1893

A turkey and a cornucopia decorate the cover. The menu lists beignets, turkey, English plum pudding and punch à la Regence.

Date: 1893-11-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309277

Ref. Code: EP001.06.04.002

"Highway Bridges Over Cape Cod Canal at Bourne, 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 highway bridges over Cape Cod Canal at Bourne.

Date: 1933

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309278

Ref. Code: MS028.05.007.002

"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

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