Historic New England

Interior view of the Lippitt-Green House, northeast bedroom third story no. 20, 14 John Street, Providence, R.I., 1919

The room has two twin beds, a desk and a chest of drawers. A portrait of an unidentified woman is over the mantel. The house belonged to merchant Moses Lippitt and Rhode Island Governor and U.S. Senator Theodore Francis Green.

Date: 1919

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 307762

Ref. Code: PC002.USRI.Providence.202.38

Plan a new skyscraper city hall for Boston, Boston, Mass., February 9, 1934

The image is from a newspaper photo archive. A caption attached to the verso describes the drawing as a new multimillion dollar skyscraper city hall, proposed by Mayor Frederick W. Mansfield, that would stand where the Old City Hall is on School Street in Boston.

Date: 1934-02-09

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 307765

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7130.002

"Light Chair"

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has slanted back; molded rectangular crest rail and narrower lower rail; pierced splat consisting of two vertical slats flanking several interlaced ribs in a Gothic tracery ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307763

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.005

Neoclassical-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawiing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has slanted back; rectangular crest rail with inlay decoration; narrower lower rail; pierced splat consisting of two vertical slats flanking several interlaced ribs in a Gothic tracery pattern w...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307766

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.008

Neoclassical-Style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has oval back with carved foliate ornament at top; splat with eight pierced flaring rails; curved stiles; straight arms with continuous curved arm supports; seat with serpentine front, over-t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307767

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.009

Side Chair

Untitled design drawing endered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Chippendale-style slat-back side chair has curved pierced crest rail with carved scrolls, center carved shell, and carved volutes at ends; two conforming slats; shaped stiles; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row o...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307768

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.010

"Light Chair"

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has caned back; arched crest rail with carved scrolls; lower rail with curved lower edge; straight molded sides framing rectangular caned back; stiles with ball finials and rect...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307769

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.011

Klismos Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style klismos side chair has rectangular crest with cut out double scrolls at ends; lower rail with two carved volutes on either side of round medallion; molded curvilinear stiles flowing into seat rails a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307770

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.012

Hotel Bellevue on Beacon Hill, Boston, 2nd edition, Boston, Mass., ca. 1925

Text on the title page reads "A description of its building and location together with what to see in Boston. Presented with the compliments of the management." Photographs of the hotel amenities are included. Historic sites in Boston and neighboring areas are described for guests.

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307773

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.035

"Light Chair"

Design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Two titles -- "Light Chair" and "Desk Chair" -- are handwritten on drawing; however, it is not clear if both pertain to the chair shown. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has rectangular stiles with ovoid finials; leather back attached to stiles with larg...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307771

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.043.013

Old Man of the Mountain, White Mountains, N.H.

One color postcard of tourists gazing up at The Old Man in the Mountain, a granite rock formation, in the distance, Franconia, New Hampshire, c. 1924. Several early model cars are parked on the road nearby. The rock formation also referred to as The Great Stone Face or Profile.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 307779

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.0860.0020.0001

Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has rectangular back with straight crest rail; straight stiles; splat composed of five vertical ribs with rectangular lozenges at center of each rib; caned seat with wood frame; narrow seat rails; tapered square ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307774

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.044.001

Dunham Brothers Company, spring and summer 1931, shoes, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1931

Styles for men, women and children are described in the catalog. A loose insert urges retailers to show the catalog to their customers.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307775

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.012

"Light Chair"

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has caned back with arched crest rail and straight lower rail; straight stiles with carved blocks at top corners; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight seat ra...

Date: 1905-12-19

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

GUSN: 307778

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.044.002

Riding apparel, Beckwith's, 37 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., 1940

English and western style riding apparel is shown in the catalog. A list of recommended riding academies in Massachusetts is provided.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307780

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.029

"Arm Chair"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has caned back with arched crest rail with carved ornament at center and straight lower rail; straight stiles with carved blocks at top corners; curved arm with continuous curved arm supports; uphols...

Date: 1902-12-19

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

GUSN: 307781

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.044.003

"Light Chair in Library"

Design drawing titled "Light Chair in Library" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style side chair has serpentine crest rail with flared ears; straight stiles; solid vasiform splat; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight molded seat r...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307783

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.044.004

"Chair"

Design drawing titled "Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has arched rectangular upholstered back; straight stiles with ovoid finials; seat with over the rail upholstery and ruffle along bottom edge; and reeded tapered legs. Title is handwritten on drawing.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307784

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.044.005

"Light Chair"

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has curved crest rail with carved scrolling foliage; pierced splat with Gothic tracery patterns and a pierced quatrefoil at bottom; molded stiles; seat with over-the-rail upholstery...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307785

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.044.006

Town and country calendar for 1957, Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1957

Each calendar page has a featured recipe on the front and additional recipes on the page verso. There is a pocket for recipes and clippings. The preface is signed by Betty Baker, food consultant. Waltham Federal Savings and Loan Association is the advertiser for the calendar.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307786

Ref. Code: EP001.13.08.012

Exterior view of Frederick Law Olmsted Estate showing the firm's offices, Brookline, Mass.

One black and white print of the Frederick Law Olmsted Estate in Brookline, Mass.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 307376

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0470.0340.002

"Dining Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Dining Chair of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has shaped crest; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstered seat and single row of metal tacks along seat rails; squa...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307377

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.009.003

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has shaped crest with elaborate foliate carving at center and foliate carved ears; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row of ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307378

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.009.004

Ribbon-back Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style ribbon-back side chair has shaped pierced crest; three comforming horizontal pierced ribbon splats; trapezoidal rush seat; square legs which are raked in back; and H-stretchers. Companion arm chair is CC01...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307379

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.009.005

Ribbon-back Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style ribbon-back arm chair has shaped pierced crest; three comforming horizontal pierced ribbon splats; curved arms with paw handholds and curved arm supports; trapezoidal rush seat; square legs which are raked...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307381

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.009.006

"Side Chair"

Design drawing titled "Side Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has slightly concave crest rail; splat formed by five curved vertical elements, the outer two of which have carved surfaces; carved swag and rosettes at top of splat; seat with over-...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307382

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.010.001

Neoclassical-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has slightly concave crest rail; splat formed by five curved vertical elements, the outer two of which have carved surfaces; carved swag and rosettes at top of splat; shaped arms continuing into...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307383

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.010.002

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has slightly arched crest rail; rounded ears; elaborate pierced splat; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row of metal tacks along seat rails; raked square legs in rear; a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307384

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.010.003

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has curved crest with carved volutes; rounded ears with carved foliage; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; upholstered seat; square legs, raked in rear; and H-stretcher. Companion arm ch...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307385

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.010.004

"Dining Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Dining Chair of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has slightly concave crest rail; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; upholstered seat; raked square legs in rear; and cabriole legs with sharply creased knees and...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307386

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.010.005

Chippendale-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has curved crest with carved volutes; rounded ears with carved foliage; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; upholstered seat; square legs, raked in rear; and H-stretcher. Companion side ch...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307387

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.010.006

"Dining Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Dining Chair of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has oxbow-shaped crest; rounded ears with carved foliage; solid vasiform splat; shaped stiles; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; stra...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307389

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.001

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has shaped crest with carved foliate motif at center; scrolled ears; pierced vasiform splat; shaped stiles; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row of metal tacks along bottom edge;...

Date: 1904-04-20

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

GUSN: 307392

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.002

Chippendale-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has serpentine crest with central carved shell; flared ears; pierced owl's-eye splat; molded stiles; curved arms with scrolled ears and curved arm supports; upholstered seat with single row of...

Date: 1904-11-04

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

GUSN: 307393

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.003

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has rounded crest rail merging into molded stiles; pierced splat composed of seven vertical ribs flaring at top; curved arms and continuous curved arm supports; serpentine seat with over-the-...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307394

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.004

Queen Anne-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style side chair has shaped crest; solid vasiform splat; shaped stiles; upholstered seat; straight seat rails; raked tapered legs in rear; and cabriole legs with carved scrolls at knees and pad feet. Carved decor...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307395

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.005

"Imported Chair (English)"

Design drawing titled "Imported Chair (English)" rendered in pencil on trace. Drawing includes partial details of a chair including: half view of front; top plan of seat; and side view. Title, design notes, "Oct. 21st 1898" and "Det. 11873" are handwritten on drawing. Drawing is very faint.

Date: 1898-10-21

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

GUSN: 307396

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.006

Queen Anne-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style arm chair has shaped crest; solid vasiform splat; shaped stiles; curved arms with scrolled handholds and curved arm supports; upholstered seat; straight seat rails; raked tapered legs in rear; and cabriole ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307397

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.011.007

Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has straight crest with shaped lower edge; pierced splat; straight stiles; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight seat rails; tapered square rear legs; round front legs with p...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307398

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.012.001

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has straight crest with shaped lower edge; pierced splat; straight stiles; molded curved arms and arm supports; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight seat rails; tapered squar...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307399

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.012.002

Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has concave crest rail; simple pierced splat; lower back rail; straight stiles; caned seat; straight seat rails; tapered square legs, raked in rear; and H-stretcher. Companion arm chair is CC010.001.006.012.004.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307400

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.012.003

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has concave crest rail; simple pierced splat; lower back rail; straight stiles; flattened straight arms and curved arm supports; leather seat with single row of metal tacks around perimeter; straight seat rails; t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307401

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.012.004

Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has shallow curved rectangular back with rounded corners and carved leaf at each end; shaped rectangular stiles; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstery and a single row of metal tacks around perimeter; ra...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307402

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.012.005

Queen Anne-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style side chair has yoke crest; solid vasiform splat; stepped shoe; straight stiles; rush slip seat; seat rails wth shaped lower edge; square front legs; raked tapered square rear legs; and H-stretchers.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307403

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.012.006

Queen Anne-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style arm chair has yoke crest with carved volutes; solid vasiform splat; stepped shoe; straight stiles; flattened curved arms with shaped handholds; curved arm supports; upholstered slip seat; straight seat rail...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307404

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.013.001

Queen Anne-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style side chair has yoke crest with carved volutes; solid vasiform splat; stepped shoe; straight stiles; upholstered slip seat; straight seat rails; raked rear legs with rectangular block foot; cabriole front le...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307405

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.013.002

"Arm Chair"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style arm chair has yoke crest; solid slender vasiform splat; stepped shoe; straight stiles; flattened curved arms with scrolled handholds; upholstered slip seat; seat rails with shaped lower edge; rak...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307406

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.013.003

"Side Chair"

Design drawing titled "Side Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style side chair has yoke crest; slender solid vasiform splat; stepped shoe; straight stiles; upholstered slip seat; seat rails with curved lower edge; raked square rear legs; and cabriole front legs w...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307407

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.013.004

Business card for La Vigna, ristorante Italiano, 2 Essex Street, Swampscott, Mass., undated

A cluster of grapes decorates the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.019

Queen Anne-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style arm chair has straight crest; vasiform splat with satinwood inlaid basket and floral motifs and pierced stylized flower at top; straight stiles; flattened curved arms with shaped handholds; curved arm suppo...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307410

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.013.005

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