Historic New England

"2 Revolving Bookcases of English Oak"

Design drawing with two views titled "2 Revolving Bookcase of Oak: Inch Scale." Front view is rendered in pencil and watercolor; top view is in pencil only. Circular revolving bookcase has two levels of shelves, a columnar pedestal, and a cruciform base terminating in lion's-head feet on casters. Sh...

Date: 1905-05-10

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

GUSN: 303876

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.006.006

"Shoe Box of Leather"

Design drawing with three views titled "Shoe Box of Leather." Front elevation is rendered in pencil, watercolor and metallic paint; top and side views are in pencil only. Shoe box or chest has domed lid; bail handle with batwing plate on each end; large flanged lock on the front; leather covering o...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303877

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.006.008

"Arm Chair of Oak"

Design drawing with two views titled "Arm Chair of Oak." Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil; side view is in pencil only. Arm chair has a rectangular upholstered back; thickly upholstered arms; deep upholstered seat; turned vasiform arm supports; legs with eight-sided turned blocks; and...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303880

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.001.015

Series 1: Negatives

This series, which makes up the bulk of the collection, consists of glass plate negatives of photographs taken by Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown as well as the original housing of the collection. Glass plate negatives document rural and urban New England life and consist of exterior views, portraits, ...

Date: 1898-1909, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303905

Ref. Code: PC018.1

Series II: Prints

8 photographic prints : black-and-white ; 8.5 x 10 inches

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303906

Ref. Code: PC018.2

Hat Stand

Untitled dessign drawing rendered in colored pencil and pencil on trace and mounted on cardboard. Pespective view of a hat stand/coat tree is shown. Coat tree has tapered square pole with chamfered edges; acorn finial; tow tiers of four pegs with acron finials; and cruciform base. Handwritten on mou...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303908

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.006.001

Subseries A: Geographic locations

This subseries consists of glass plate negatives organized by geographic location. When available, more precise location information and further notes on the type of building or landscape has been transcribed onto the envelopes containing the negatives. The majority of the images are of exterior vie...

Date: 1898-1909, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303916

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1

Subseries B: Subjects

This subseries consists of glass plate negatives organized by subject. The original subject titles that Brown's relatives assigned have been maintained. Subjects are varied and focus on landscape, architecture, and human and animal life. The sections titled "Portraits" and "Portraits of Women" conta...

Date: 1898-1908, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303917

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2

Subseries C: Original housing

This subseries contains the original dry plate boxes and sleeves in which the Rogerson family had stored the glass plate negatives. The dry plate boxes and sleeves contain notations and transcriptions added by members of the Rogerson family. The boxes in this series may be representative of the time...

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303919

Ref. Code: PC018.1.3

Massachusetts: Boston (negatives ARB175-ARB176)

2 glass plate negatives

Date: 1905

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303920

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.1

Massachusetts: Deerfield (negatives ARB 269-284)

File part

Date: 1909

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303921

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.2

Massachusetts: East Douglas (negatives ARB285-341)

File part

Date: 1901-1908, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303922

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.3

Massachusetts: Hyde Park (negatives ARB103-136)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303923

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.4

Massachusetts: Milton (negatives ARB001-102)

File part

Date: 1898, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303924

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.5

New Hampshire (negatives ARB342-344)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303925

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.6

Pennsylvania (negatives ARB345-352)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303926

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.7

Animals (negatives ARB222-237, ARB363, ARB367)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303927

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.1

Buildings (negatives ARB241-254, ARB261-268, ARB358, ARB360, ARB364-365, ARB368)

File part

Date: 1908, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303928

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.2

Buildings "To Be Printed" (negatives ARB161-174)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303929

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.3

Church (negatives ARB150-160)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303930

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.4

Garden structure (negatives ARB238-ARB240)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303931

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.5

Gardens/ Statue (negatives ARB137-141, ARB149)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303932

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.6

Gardens/ Statues (negatives ARB142-148)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303933

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.7

Landscapes (negatives ARB 255-260, ARB362, ARB366, ARB369, ARB372-377)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303934

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.8

"Old house unidentified" (negative ARB354)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303935

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.9

"Pond" (negative ARB353)

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303936

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.10

Portraits (negatives ARB177-206, ARB 212, ARB356-357, ARB359, ARB370-371, ARB380-383)

File part

Date: 1906, undated

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 303937

Ref. Code: PC018.1.2.11

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has rectangular back with straight crest rail; straight arms with ovolo ends; turned vasiform arm supports; upholstered back, sides and seat with single row of nail trim along edges; ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303514

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.003

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Federal-style settee has two-chair form with serpentine shield backs; pierced splats with drapery design; curved arms flowing into curved arm supports. upholstered seat with single row of tacks along bottom e...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303515

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.004

"Sofa of Satinwood for Mrs. Monk"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Satinwood for Mrs. Moor" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has a low back; steeply concave curved crest rail; tall arms; tall arm supports which terminate in volutes; straight skirt with rectangular corner blocks and carved...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303516

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.005

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style sofa has a serpentine crest rail; tall flaring scrolled arms; arm supports with carved volute at top and scroll at bottom; upholstered back, arms and seat; double row of brass tacks along front e...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303517

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.006

Envelope addressed to Mrs. H.A. Gowing, 1041 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass., March 6, 1900

This is the envelope used by Mrs. Charles Gowing to mail the Nestor Cigarette cards to Mrs. H.A. Gowing.

Date: 1900-03-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.049

"Double Seat of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Double Seat of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has fully upholstered rectangular back and straight open arms; curved arm supports with carved acanthus leaves and rosettes; rectangular seat with over-the-rail upholstery; single row of bras...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303523

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.020.001

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Federal-style settee has three-chair form with rectangular backs; shaped rectangularcrest rails with carved or inlaid ribbons and swags; open backs with splats formed by opposing half circles joined by a central ca...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303524

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.020.002

"A Double Chippendale Chair"

Design drawing titled "A Double Chippendale Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Chippendale-style settee has double-chair back form; crest rails with central acanthus-carved friezes and protruding ears; pierced splats with four vertical bannisters above an acanthus-carved base; ...

Date: 1907-11-01

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

GUSN: 303525

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.021.001

"Sofa of French Walnut & Gold"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of French Walnut & Gold" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. LouisXVI-style sofa has rectangular back; straight crest rail with carved and gilded central foliate motif; tall arms terminating in scrolled handholds; gilded acanthus car...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303526

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.021.002

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has srectangular back; tall scrolled arms; arm supports with carved volutes at top and rectangular blocks below; upholstered back, arms, sides and seat with brass tack trim at edges; four tapered square fr...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303527

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.022.001

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Sofa has gently bowed upholstered back; upholstered shaped partial sides; arms terminating in scrolls above turned vasiform arm supports; upholstered seat; brass tack trim along all upholstery edges; recta...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303528

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.022.002

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has rectangular back; tall scrolled flaring arms; fully upholstered back, arms and seat with brass tack trim at edges; two tapered square front legs with brass feet and casters; and tapered raked back legs and ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303529

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.023.001

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style sofa has serpentine back; tall scrolled flaring arms; fully upholstered back, arms and seat with brass tack trim at edges; two tapered square front legs with inlaid stringing and bell flowers ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303530

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.023.002

"Light Sofa of French Walnut - Cane Seat and Back"

Design drawing titled "Light Sofa of French Walnut - Cane Seat and Back" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style settee has rectangular back with semi-elliptical crest rail; open curved arms terminating in a volute; curved arm supports; D-shaped seat with straight ...

Date: 1912-11-02

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

GUSN: 303531

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.023.003

"Sofa of Italian Oak"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Italian Oak" rendered in watercolor and pencil on paper. Front view is shown; side view is shown in CC010.001.016.024.002.. Renaissance Revival-style sofa has upholstered rectangular back with four cushions; straight flat arms; arm supports carved in the form of dolphi...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303532

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.024.001

Side View of Sofa

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil on paper. Drawing depicts side view of a sofa; front view is shown in CC010.001.016.024.001. Renaissance Revival-style sofa has upholstered rectangular back with four cushions; straight flat arms; arm supports carved in the form of dolphins w...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303533

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.024.002

"Seat for Knickerbocker Trust Co. of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Seat for Knickerbocker Trust Co. of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settle has tall rectangular back; curved arms ending in scrolls; T-shaped seat overhanging straight skirt; and plank sides resting on base with bracket feet. Back has large ce...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303534

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.001

"Settle of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Settle of Oak" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settle has tall arched back with carved border and carved scrolls at top; carved motif at center back with a fleur-de-lis atop a cartouche carved "1906" and flanked by scrolls and bellflowers; flat ...

Date: 1906

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

GUSN: 303535

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.002

"High Back Sofa of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "High Back Sofa of Walnut" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has double-chair back form similar to a wing chair; tall back with double arch crest; curved wings which terminate in outwardly scrolling arms; straight seat; fully upholstered back, wings, ...

Date: 1904-12-31

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

GUSN: 303536

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.003

"Settle"

Design drawing titled "Settle" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Box settle has tall rectangular back with central rectangular recessed panel; side panels with curved top and arched opening at bottom; and T-shaped seat with hinged lid overhanging bottom storage compartment. Ti...

Date: 1904-11-17

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

GUSN: 303537

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.004

"Settle for Milton Club"

Design drawing titled "Settle for Milton Club" rendered in pencil on trace. Front, side and top views are shown. Settle has tall rectangular back with three vertical rectangular panels; curved wings which terminate in flat arms supported by curved brackets; side lower panels with arched bottom openi...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303539

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.026.001

Settle

Untitled design drawing of a settle rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-sty;e settle has tall rectangular back; carved stiles with acanthus leaf finials; flat overhanging open arms; faceted vasiform arm supports atop rectangular bolocks with carved folia...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303540

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.026.002

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Chippendale-style settee has chair-back form; back with three bow-shaped crest rails with foliate carving; three pierced splats with Gothic tracery motifs; curved open arms with scrolled handholds; curve...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303541

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.027.001

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