Historic New England

Group

Group portrait of a woman and three children in front of a house.

Date: 1912

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319472

Ref. Code: PC067.01.006

Group

Group portrait of a woman and three children in front of a house. Same as negative number 6.

Date: 1912

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319473

Ref. Code: PC067.01.007

Elisa (?) and Nina Messer

Interior shot of two girls sitting on a bed, each girl holds a doll.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319474

Ref. Code: PC067.01.008

House- Fred Messer's

View of a house belonging to Fred Messer, a woman and two children stand on the porch and snow covers the ground in front of the house.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319475

Ref. Code: PC067.01.009

Roy Messer's Girls

Interior shot of two girls sitting on a bed, each girl holds a doll. Same subjects as negative 8.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319477

Ref. Code: PC067.01.010

Phyllis and Harold Messer

Interior shot of a boy and a girl standing side by side, smiling at the camera.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319478

Ref. Code: PC067.01.011

Mrs. Gunn (?)

Portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Gunn.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319479

Ref. Code: PC067.01.012

Mrs. Roy Messer and Phyllis

Photograph of Mrs. Roy Messer and Phyliss Messer, a blur on Mrs. Messer's left indicates a second child in the portrait.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319480

Ref. Code: PC067.01.013

Wooden Bridge

Landscape shot of a wooden bridge over a river in a snowcovered forest.

Date: 1912

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319485

Ref. Code: PC067.01.014

Mrs. Roy Messer and Children

Photograph of Mrs. Roy Messer and her two children.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319488

Ref. Code: PC067.01.015

Roy Messer + Son

Photograph of Roy Messer holding his young son.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319493

Ref. Code: PC067.01.016

Mrs. Messer and Master Richard

Photograph of the elderly Mrs. Messer, holding the infant Master Richard

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319497

Ref. Code: PC067.01.017

Building in a field

Image of a building standing in a snow covered field.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319498

Ref. Code: PC067.01.018

Hartland Homestead in distance

Photograph of O.W. Stevens' family homestead as seen from the edge of a large field.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319499

Ref. Code: PC067.01.019

Three Children at Hartland tepee

Interior shot of three adults and three children around a table. The table is decked with flatware and cups; the walls of the room are decorated with maps and dried foliage.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319500

Ref. Code: PC067.01.020

Landscape photograph of a spring in a forest. Three people stand in the forest, a woman and two children. One child is standing on a bridge, and the mother and second child are collecting water from the spring.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319501

Ref. Code: PC067.01.021

Skinning Posts

Photograph of three adults and two children standing among logs. One of the adult women holds an ax. All of the figures are smiling at the camera. The adults are identified as Dr. Sam, EKS, and, EG.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319502

Ref. Code: PC067.01.022

Skinning Posts

Photograph of three adults and two children among logs. One of the adult women holds an ax and another sits in front of a pile of logs. Same scene as negative 22.

Date: 1911

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319503

Ref. Code: PC067.01.023

House

Photograph of a house, a grassy lawn fills the foreground and trees stand around the house.

Date: undated

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319504

Ref. Code: PC067.01.024

Parade

Photograph of a parade through Danielson, CT. Native Americans ride horses down the street while people look on from the sidewalk.

Date: 1900s

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 319505

Ref. Code: PC067.01.025

Winning formula, two heads are better than one, presented by the makers of Dutch Boy products, National Lead Company, New York, New York

This is a publication created after a commercial painters meeting held in the Boston area by the National Lead Company, the manufacturer of Dutch Boy products. It summarizes suggestions, ideas and materials presented at the meeting. In addition business support products in the areas of advertising, ...

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324395

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.071

Devoe lead and zinc paint, manufactured by F.W. Devoe & C.T. Raynolds Co., New York, New York

The brochure has color samples and instructions for applying the paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.072

Bownes Red Oval Modene the modern finish, Frank Bownes Company, Chelsea and Boston, Mass.

The business manufactures paint for furniture and interior and exterior applications.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324399

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.073

Numbers 74 through 84 Kneeland Street, Boston, Mass., January 3, 1927

View of derelict buildings along Kneeland Street and the corner of Hudson Street taken by the Boston Building Department to document conditions. The ground level floors of the buildings are boarded up and covered with poster advertisements, and the upper floors have many missing windows. The roof st...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 324397

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5130.001

Sample card, prepared paints for household use, manufactured by John Lucas & Co., office, 141 & 143 N. Fourth Street, Philadelphia and Wm. E. Lucas, 89 Maiden Lane, New York, New York

Twelve colors are shown with prices by the pound for paint in cans and packed in cases. Directions are "Use same as any other paint after stirring." The top of the card has the years "1848, 1876, 1883." Geo. H. Kraft, hardware is stamped on the card verso.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324400

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.023

Acme quality perennial greens for sash, trim and trellis, Acme White Lead and Color Works, Detroit, Michigan

The advantages and features of the paint for shutters, store fronts, fences and other exposed surfaces are described with directions for application.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324402

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.101

Brochure, Acme Quality Balanced Formula New Era House Paint, Acme White Lead and Color Works, Detroit, Michigan

The brochure provides color samples and suggestions for customers in selecting house paint.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324403

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.040

New home decorator, Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Ideas for using Sherwin-Williams paint are provided with illustrations and photographs. Decorating suggestions are available from Abraham & Straus, Inc., 420 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324404

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.074

Decorating ideas and color trends, fall 1968, Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Decorating and painting ideas are provided for revitalizing rooms and furniture. The item was mailed from The Sherwin-Williams Co., 448 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine. "Color photography and graphic design by Alderman Studios, High Point, North Carolina."

Date: 1969

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324405

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.075

Sherwin-Williams home decorator, Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Decorating ideas for various rooms in a home are done with Sherwin-Williams paint products. Tips for painting on various surfaces and doing interior and exterior painting are provided. There is a loose sheet describing Sherwin-Williams wallpaper. "Interiors designed and photographed by Alderman Stud...

Date: 1964

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324407

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.076

Paint colors for your 19th century house, prepared by Allison Crump, Cambridge Historical Commission, 57 Inman Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Color recommendations are provided for houses by architectural style. The code numbers in the text are for Benjamin Moore paints. Two loose sheets in the item describe changes to the Benjamin Moore numbering system.

Date: 1978

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324409

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.077

Some colonial Virginia paint colors, Herbert A. Claiborne, The Walpole Society

Text and color samples used in historic Virginia residences are described in the item. Text on a front cover label reads, "An offprint from The Walpole Society Note Book, 1951. printed by The Anthoensen Press, Portland, Maine."

Date: 1951

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324413

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.078

Du Pont finish for every surface, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Finishes Division, Wilmington, Delaware

Interior and exterior paint products are described with coverage, application directions and tools. The cover title reads "Du Pont Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, Duco, Dulux."

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324415

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.079

New color harmony for your home, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delware

Customers are given practical suggestions and guidance in choosing and applying paint to exterior and interior home areas.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324416

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.080

Pee Gee color selector for exteriors, Pee Gee Paints, Peaslee-Gaulbert Co., Inc., Louisville, Kentucky

The wheel displays coordinating colors for the body, trim, porch, sash and roof.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324420

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.041

Homes you remember are colorful homes, by Katherine Richmond Lee, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

Du Pont Duco paint is promoted for interior walls, furniture, woodwork, floors, garden furniture and automobiles.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324421

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.081

With best pigments and pure linseed oil is the Davis Paint prepared by The H.B. Davis Company, Baltimore, Maryland

Color samples, ordering estimates and application directions are provided in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324423

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.082

Patton's Sun Proof Liquid Paint, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Patton-Pitcairn Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The paint features and durability are described with directions for ordering and application.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324425

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.083

Muresco white and tints for wall and ceiling decoration, manufactured only by Benjamin Moore & Co., New York, New York

Application directions are provided with color samples.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324426

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.116

Regal Wall Satin Latex Interior Flat, Benjamin Moore & Co., Montvale, New Jersey

The paint is for new or previously painted interior walls, ceilings and trim.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324427

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.084

Moore's Impervo High-Gloss Enamel, interior/exterior, Benjamin Moore & Co., Montvale, New Jersey

It can be used indoors and out and is recommended for trim, doors, shutters, store fronts, boats and machinery. The paint resists hard wear, weather and frequent washings.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324428

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.085

Benwood Interior Stain, Benjamin Moore Paints, Benjamin Moore & Co., Montvale, New Jersey

The features of the Benwood Interior Stain 237 line is described. Tips for applying it are provided.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324429

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.086

Moore's High Gloss Enamelized House Paint, Benjamin Moore Paints, Benjamin Moore & Co., Montvale, New Jersey

Tips for selecting exterior paint colors are provided for customers.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324430

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.087

MoorGard Latex House Paint with American trenditional tones, Benjamin Moore Paints, Benjamin Moore & Co., Montvale, New Jersey

This paint is appropriate for wood siding, trim, shakes, shingles, unglazed brick, asbestos shingles, stucco, cement and cinder block.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.088

Let's paint something! Betty Moore, Triangle Club, Benjamin Moore & Co., 511 Canal Street, New York, New York

The Carnival Kitchen Color Scheme, presented on Betty Moore's raido show, is described with directions for application. There is a separate envelope and a loose sheet with a kitchen illustration using Benjamin Moore products. The back of the brochure can be used to send a question to Betty Moore.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324433

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.114

Home decorative interior suggestions, Benjamin Moore & Co., 231-233 Front Street, Brooklyn, New York

The application of Benjamin Moore paints to different rooms in a house provide the customer with decorating ideas. Gould & Cutler in Boston are the New England agents for Benjamin Moore.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.089