Historic New England

Dredge at Cape Cod Canal

The caption on the back of this photograph reads Governor Warfield new dredge at work on Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324355

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.042

Crane at work on Cape Cod Canal

A damaged, undated photograph of a crane at work on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324356

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.043

The Bourne High School before the fire that destroyed most of it. The shell was remodelled and a large wing and auditorium added. These little elms seen lining the approach are now massive trees towering above the school and in Summer completely hiding the building. Taken about 1920.

Date: 1920

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324357

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.015

Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Mrs. August Belmont attend a luncheon

Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Mrs. August Belmont attend a luncheon and meeting of the Women's Division of the Emergency Unemployment Relief Committee at the Waldof-Astoria Hotel in New York, October 29, 1931.

Date: 1931

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324358

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.044

Aerial of Cape Cod Canal

A aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal. Caption on the back of it reads: Selected by the American Institute of Steel Construction as the "most beautiful" bridge.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324359

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.045

The SS New York in the Cape Cod Canal

The SS New York, of the Eastern Steamships Corporation, in the Cape Cod Canal in 1928.

Date: 1928

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324360

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.046

U.S. Coast Guard light ship Relief approaches the Cape Cod Canal

The U.S. Coast Guard light ship Relief approaches the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Date: 1961

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324361

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.047

Cape Cod Canal, looking east to the Sagamore Bridge

An undated photograph of the Cape Cod Canal, looking east to the Sagamore Bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324362

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.048

Yawl Myth II enters Cape Cod Canal with Governor Roosevelt onboard

The Yawl Myth II enters the Cape Cod Canal heading toward the Sagamore Bridge with Governor Roosevelt onboard.

Date: 1932

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324363

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.049

Burrowes weatherstrips, E.T Burrowes Co., Portland, Maine

The features and advantages of the metal weatherstrips are described for customers. Text on the item reads "This 1926 circular gives you the how." The year 1926 is handwritten on the item.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324366

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.015.004

Trade card, Alex. R. Esty, architect, 2 Change Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The card is affixed inside a book cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324367

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.006

Business card, lose wait with Uno's advanced seating, Pizzeria Uno, Chicago bar & grill, 280 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass.

Customers are urged to call when leaving home to place their name on the waiting list thus insuring less of a wait when they arrive.

Date: 1997

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324368

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.021

Catalogue of the Perry Pictures, 1923 edition, Perry Pictures Company, Malden, Mass.

"The Perry Pictures are halftone reproductions from photographs or steel engravings." Customers can select from portraits, historical and religious subjects and animals. There is a loose leaflet "Feeding her birds," copyrighted 1925, with information on Perry Pictures on the item verso. The front co...

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324370

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002.019

Brochure for Bay State Liquid Paint, made by Wadsworth, Howland & Co, Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure has color samples and directions for applying the paint to exterior and interior house surfaces. The item is illustrated with a caricature of a pilgrim man standing on the state of Massachusetts with a paint brush and bucket at the ready.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.100

Suggestions for practical and artistic home decoration, Rogers Paints & Varnishes, Detroit White Lead Works, Detroit, Michigan

Suggestions for using Rogers products in exterior and interior work are provided for customers with color samples. Three loose leaflets for other products are included in the item. The paint can be purchased at Dorman Oil & Supply Company in Keene, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324372

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.104

Doctor's Office, undated

An unidentified photograph of a doctor's office from circa 1890.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 324374

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3600.0300.002

Unidentified drawing room, circa 1900

A mounted photograph of an unidentified drawing room from approximately 1900.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 324375

Ref. Code: PC002.USUnknown.223.005

Historic colors, Pittsburgh Paints, PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Color chips are provided for exterior and interior paint products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324389

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.102

Historic colors, Pittsburgh Paints, PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Color chips are provided for exterior and interior paint products. Customers can purchase the paint at Melrose Paint & Decorating Center, Inc., 360-368 Main Street, Melrose, Massachusetts.

Date: 1979

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324390

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.103

How to work wonders with color in your home, by Elizabeth Parker, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There are suggestions and examples for using color schemes in various rooms of the house. A color harmony chart is inside the back cover. The cover illustration is signed "Wayne Colvin."

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324391

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.070

Fan: folding fan with Cape Cod image insets

A plastic folding fan with cut out designs imitating ivory and inset Cape Cod images.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324243

Ref. Code: MS028.03.161

Ruler advertising the Buzzards Bay National Bank

A wooden ruler advertising Buzzards Bay National Bank; measurement in inches.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324244

Ref. Code: MS028.03.375

Pin: Falmouth Cape Cod

Silver toned metal pin of with a blue sailboat in the center; nautical themed.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324245

Ref. Code: MS028.03.331

Coin: Town of Bourne Centennial Celebration

One commemorative coin celebrating the town of Bourne's centennial, 1884-1984.

Date: 1984

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324246

Ref. Code: MS028.03.105

Napkin set: Cape Cod map

A set of white paper napkins with green and red ink featuring a map of Cape Cod and Nantucket Sound.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324247

Ref. Code: MS028.03.245

Trade card, Simplex Typewriters, Simplex Typewriter Co., New York, New York

Simplex Typewriters are promoted as a toy for children and an aid to mothers in writing their social correspondence. The typewriters are available at the Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.02.01.004

Trade card for Atmore's mince meat and genuine English plum pudding, 141 South Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

Santa Claus drops plum puddings down a chimney in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.039

Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, first class goods from all parts of the world at retail, 501 Washington Street, 55 Temple Place and 5 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Zinn deals in glassware, china, stationery, baskets, toilet articles and "rich fancy goods" according to the card verso. A Santa Claus figure stands over a chimney in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.036

Coasters: Cape Cod

One set of white coasters with a blue map of Cape Cod Bay.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324256

Ref. Code: MS028.03.095

Key Fob: The Pageant of Cape Cod

One key fob with a sliver toned metal buckle, a black strap, and gold toned fob with a relief of a sea captain with the ocean, seagulls, and a lighthouse in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324257

Ref. Code: MS028.03.201

Ribbon: Cape Cod Pomona Grange No. 24

One green ribbon with gold tassle and Americab flag and wheat shaft ornamentation.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324258

Ref. Code: MS028.03.371

Trade card, boys' overcoats for Christmas and New Years, presents at the Old South Clothing House, 315 & 317 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

A Santa Claus figure carries a pack of toys on his back in the card image.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.02.01.015

Columbia valentine, compliments of Pope Mf'g Co., 79 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

Pope has a cycling catalog available for free to customers. A couple cycles through a winter landscape in the image. Pope has branches in New York City and Chicago.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.007

Brochure, just outside, the luxury of perfect comfort and unfailing service awaits you, Milburn Light Electric, The Milburn Wagon Co., Toledo, Ohio

The automobile features are described for customers. It is available at E.Y. Stimpson, distributor, 530 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.010

Wooden Nickel: Cape Cod Festival of Strawberries

One wooden nickel souvenir for the Cape Cod festival of strawberries in Falmouth.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324265

Ref. Code: MS028.03.510

Stamps: Old Home Week

Two yellow commemorative stamps with blue ink celebrating Old Home Week and the Cape Cod Canal bridge dedication in August.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324266

Ref. Code: MS028.03.405

Decorative medal: sounvenir of Cape Cod, Mass.

A decorative medal souvenir of Cape Cod with a fireplace in the center and iconic scenes of Cape Cod.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324267

Ref. Code: MS028.03.225

Miniature Images: In and Around North Falmouth, Mass.

Souvenir booklet of folded minature images from around North Falmouth, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324268

Ref. Code: MS028.03.235

Cape Cod Cranberries: brown paper bags with recipes (2)

Small brown paper bags with cranberry recipes printed on it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324269

Ref. Code: MS028.03.045

Photographs: Negatives

1 negative

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324270

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034

Photographic Negative: Sailing in the Bay. Camp Cowasset. North Falmouth, Mass.

A negative depicting a sailboat and passengers sailing in Cape Cod Bay at Camp Cowasset in Nortj Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324271

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034.001

Photomechanical Photo Albums

3 photo albums

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324272

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035

Photomechanical Photo Album: Cape Cod snap shots

One small snap shot album of Cape Cod related photographs including the canal, ships, lighthouses, and area sights, put together by the Bourne Historical Society.

Date: 1926

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324273

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.001

Photomechanical Photo Album: Along Shore at Buzzards Bay

A photo-gravures album of Buzzards Bay and vicinity.

Date: 1896

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324275

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.002

Photomechanical Photo Album: A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal

A photomechanical album of the Cape Cod Canal and its construction. Selected views showing the new inland waterway and its making.

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324276

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.003

Snap Shot book - Souvenir of Cape Cod, Mass. (blank)

A blank snap shoot souvenir album featuring Nobska Light, Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the cover.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324277

Ref. Code: MS028.03.385

Regulations for the use of the Public Library of the city of Boston, adopted Feb. 24th, 1869, amended June 14th, 1870, Alfred Mudge & Son, city printers, 24 School Street, Boston, Mass.

Policies and procedures for the use of books and periodicals within the library and for home use are described in detail.

Date: 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.005

Card, Jones Library, Amherst, Mass.

Text on the card reads "The Jones Library extends a cordial welcome to all strangers and visitors, and invites them to use the Library whenever convenient. The latest and best books, current magazines, and daily newspapers from eight cities are available." The Library hours are included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.006