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John Robbins (1823-1895)

Exterior view showing a horse-drawn wagon with the driver in the foreground; a church and town are visible in the distant background.

Greek Revival House built by Levi Green

Exterior view of the house of Levi Green, Hinsdale, New Hampshire, showing the facade and a woman and girl seated on the porch. Green was a successful New Hampshire cooper.

House and barn

Exterior view showing residence and nearby farm buildings; surrounding property visible in the foreground.

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Five men with table and book

five young men: 3 seated, 2 standing; in the foreground is a table with an open book on it; case [and image ?] made by John Plumbe Jr.

Unidentified man and woman

Man and woman, both in their late 20's. They may be husband and wife.

James Buchanan

Deteriorated portrait of James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States. Gift of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

Eliza S. Morton Quincy

Photographic copy of painting depicting Eliza Quincy as a young woman.

Mrs. Jesse Sumner (Harriet Coffin), approximately age 76, and granddaughter Hattie Appleton, approximately age 10

Tall girl (10-12) standing next to a seated mature woman holding a fan. The girl holds a basket in her hand. Same image as D.4.015.

Mary Frazier Curtis

Portrait of a women standing and leaning one arm on an elevated side table. Her drapery and lace sleeves are arranged in a stunning flow of contrasting fabrics and colors.

Martha Webster Seaver

Martha Webster Seaver at age 19, when she married Wlater Herbert Cowing. Her scarf is tinted pink. Gift of Mrs. George D. Latimer.

Aunt Brewer

Woman, identified as "Aunt Brewer," seated with a book in her lap. Case made by William Shew.

Unidentified man and woman

A man and a woman shown side-by-side in an unusual double mat format. Possibly two 1/8 plates framed together with double oval window mat; possibly taken with a camera designed to make multiple exposures on a single plate.

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Woman and girl with flowers

tall girl (10-12) holds a basket of flowers and offers one to the seated woman next to her who holds a fan in her lap; See also D.4.010

Unidentified elderly couple

Elderly couple seated with hands folded in lap; the women wears spectacles and a bonnet.

Franklin Haven (1804-1893)

Distinguished-looking man (30s), seated in profile with a closed book in his lap.

Mary Endicott

Mart Endicott as an elderly woman without teeth, seated in high backed chair. Gift of Thorndale H. Endicott.

Mary Waits Coffin Pease (1807-1901)

Mature woman with melancholy expression, resting arm on side table.

Dane Appleton and Samuel Hastings Marrett

Marrett twins with their arms around each other’s shoulders.

Unidentified woman

Woman seated with arm resting on side table.

Mrs. Octavious Howe and Mary Hubbard Howe

Mother and daughter (4-5), both with ringletted hair.

How to make jams, jellies, marmalades with one minute's boiling, new & tempting ways of serving them, Douglas-Pectin Corporation, Rochester, New York

The business manufactures Certo for making jams and jellies. Instructions for making jams and jellies are provided with recipe suggestions.

Jewelry inspired by the state of Maine, Cross Jewelers, 570 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

The gem and stone pieces are based on the Maine landscape, wildlife and marine creatures. Text on the front cover reads, "Special advertising supplement to Downeast magazine."

Home decorator, joy of color book, 1933 edition, Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Examples of interior paint schemes for homes are illustrated in the item. Practical help in painting walls, furniture and exterior surfaces is provided by the business.

S-K Wayne hand tool catalog, S-K Wayne Tools, subsidiary of Symington Wayne Corporation, Chicago, Illinois and Defiance, Ohio

Ratchets, drive sockets, wrenches and pliers are described in the catalog.

Mira-Spin, paint brush & roller cover spin cleaner, manufactured by Kruger Products, Fenkell P.O. Box 5582, Detroit, Michigan

Text on the cover reads "One all steel tool does many jobs by hand or electric drill." There is a loose label inside the item which has use and maintenance instructions. The label verso has the warranty.

Price list number 65, 18th Century Hardware Co., hardware for antique furniture, 319 East Main Street, Ligonier, Pennsylvania

The price list contains such items as drawer pulls, hinges, andirons and door knockers. A loose order form is included.

Care of wood floors, Rogers Stainfloor Finish, Detroit White Lead Works, Detroit, Michigan

The pamphlet provides advice on applying the finish to different conditions of wood floors for the best results.

History of Perry's Tropical Nut House, Belfast, Maine

This tourist destination developed from a pecan store to a gift shop with candies and curiosities.

Belmont presents tomorrow's space age appliance today for your present homeor a new home, Belmont Mfg. Co., New Hartford, Connecticut

The built-in vacuum cleaning system described in the pamphlet can be installed in less than an hour.

Dries softer than a summer breeze! RCA Whirlpool Automatic Dryer, owner's manual and warranty, Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan

The manual has instructions for the settings, drying tips and a fabric chart. There are three loose items: 1)Registration post card, 2)Warranty certificate, 3)Automatic dryer installation instructions.

Your guide to more enjoyable more efficient washdays, RCA Whirlpool home appliances, owner's manual and warranty, Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan

The manual has instructions for the settings, laundering techniques and a fabric chart. There are three loose items: 1)Registration post card, 2)Warranty certificate, 3)Automatic washer typical installation instructions.

How to enjoy your portable television by RCA Victor, Radio Corporation of America, RCA Victor Television Division, Camden, New Jersey

The settings, tuning and use of antennas is explained to new owners.

Standard Electric Time systems, catalogue no. 35, The Standard Electric Time Co., Springfield, Mass.

The Company manufactures and distributes clocks for schools, businesses, factories and train stations. The item is a photocopy of the original.

Woven floor covering, retail sales manual, published by Mohawk Carpet Mills, Amsterdam, New York

The manufacturing process for different types of carpets is described in the manual. Motifs in carpet design and furniture periods are explained through text and a chronology. There is a section on how to handle complaints for sales personnel.

Retailer's 1921 trade-mark directory, Shoe retailer, supplement to the issue of March 19, 1921, volume 118, no. 12, The Shoe Retailer Co., 166 Essex Street, Boston, Mass.

The supplement is an alphabetical list of the trade names and brands of shoes and leather used by U.S. shoe manufacturers, jobbers and tanners. "The Shoe retailer" has incorporated two other periodicals, "The shoeman" and "Boots and shoes weekly."

Catalog of building stones, compiled by The International Cut Stone Contractors' and Quarrymen's Association, 40 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

Building stones are described in text and color photographs. There is a directory of dealers by state. The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Building is on page 41. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 8 1954."

Trane heat cabinets, The Trane Company, LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Concealed heating units are described for potential customers.

Dream and a promise, kitchens, Whitehead Metal Producsts Company of New York, Inc., New York, New York

1 trade catalog : color illustrations ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Floor covering salesman's manual, by The Floor Covering Advertising Club, New York, written and compiled by Ralph Richmond, New York, New York

The history, types and care and cleaning of carpets and rugs is described for sales personnel. There are sections on linoleum, selling to women and advertising. Text on the cover reads "Presented by Charles P. Cochrane Company."

How to make rooms color perfect with the new Nairn Color Correlation Plan, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey

Nairn linoleum is promoted using examples from three redesigned homes. A postcard is included for customer help and contact.

Eye value and property value are enhanced by Vitrolite bathrooms & kitchens, Vitrolite Division, Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company, 208 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Vitrolite is a structural glass for decorating bathroom and kitchen walls. The product is carried by the Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., 261 to 287 A Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

How to transform outdated furniture, Du Pont suggests 101 ways to make new things from old, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

Cape Cod artist Peter Hunt provides guidance in refurbishing old furniture items with Du Pont paint.

Bossert houses, the most practical, efficient and economical solution of the problems of the home builder, 1919 edition, Louis Bossert & Sons, Inc., Brooklyn, New York

Models and floor plans of the prefabricated houses are presented for potential customers. Fold out pages show the construction details. There is a customer list and a service blank in the back of the catalog.

Practical homes: thirty designs of interesting homes built for less than $5,500, Complete Building Show Co., Grand Central Palace, New York, New York

Text on the front cover reads, "These designs were selected by a jury of prominent architects from drawings submitted in a national competition for the best dwelling constructed in the past two years at a cost not exceeding $5,500." The competition was done in connection with the Second National Com...

General catalogue of Jacobson & Co., 241 East 44th Street, New York, New York, 1915

Group photographs display the items for sale with accompanying prices. The cover title reads "Architectural and decorative ornaments."

Trow & Holden stone cutting tools, catalog 16, 45 South Main Street, Barre, Vermont

The machine and hand tools carried by the business are described in the catalog. Images of the factory are on the back cover. A tool glossary is included.

Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series Volume Three, The Store

Building facades and storefronts done in architectural terracotta are described.

Announcing the new and exciting Dayna lighting fixtures, Dayna Lighting, Inc., division of Progress Manufacturing Co., Inc., 507 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The fixtures are designed by Melanie Kahane and hand crafted in Europe. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 31-F-2."

Tuttle & Clark, manufacturers and importers harness, horse clothing, saddlery and turf goods, Detroit, Michigan

Harnesses, saddles, stable supplies and jockey and sulky clothing are carried by the business. Horse ailments and medicines are described in the catalog. A separate price list is dated April 15, 1897.