Historic New England

Chaise Longue #213 and Arm Chair #3702

Black-and-white photograph of a chaise longue and an armchair. Upholstered chaise longue has rectangular back with gently curved crest; long seat; rectangular left arm extending 3/4 of seat length; tufted upholstery; and tapered square feet terminating in casters. Coordinating arm chair has high bac...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314395

Ref. Code: CC010.005.094

Sofa #225

Black-and-white photograph of sofa. Large fully upholstered sofa has rectangular back; wide arms which slope downward from back; tufting on back, arm and seat upholstery; and short tapered square feet with casters. Handwritten note on photograph is A. H. Davenport Co. detail number 225. Also handrwr...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314396

Ref. Code: CC010.005.095

Sofa #294

Black-and-white photograph of a sofa. Upholstered sofa has rounded back with gently arched crest continuing into rolled arms; curved seat; tufting on back, arm and seat upholstery; and tapered square feet on casters. Handwritten note on photograph is A. H. Davenport Co. detail number 294. Also handw...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314397

Ref. Code: CC010.005.096

Sofa #284

Black-and-white photograph of a sofa. Upholstered sofa has a three-part rectangular back with rolled crest; rounded arms; three loose seat cushions; and tapered square feet terminating in casters. Handwritte notes on page include yardage requirements, A. H. Davenport Co. detail number "284 Special" ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314398

Ref. Code: CC010.005.097

Sofa #225

Black-and-white photograph of sofa. Large fully upholstered sofa has rectangular back; wide arms which slope downward from back; tufting on back, arm and seat upholstery; and short tapered square feet with casters. Handwritten notes on page include yardage requirements, A. H. Davenport Co. detail nu...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314399

Ref. Code: CC010.005.098

Sofa #656

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314400

Ref. Code: CC010.005.099

Arm Chair #803, Settee #11659 and Side Chair #803

Black-and-white photograph of a Neoclassical-style arm chair, settee and side chair. Arm chair has molded shield-shaped back with carved kylix and garlands in an oval cartouche at top and pierced ribs below; molded stiles; curved arms and arm supports; seat with over-the-rail upholstery, curved fron...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314401

Ref. Code: CC010.005.100

Quaker Oats packing room, The American Cereal Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1893

Female workers sit at long tables packing the cereal cartons.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314404

Ref. Code: EP001.01.064.01.01.020

Brien Neudorfer photographic collection

A collection of fifty-five envelopes of photography representing the work of architectural and industrial photographer Brien Neudorfer. The collection includes photography of residential, industrial and commercial real estate. It also includes a small number of photographs representing his modelling...

Date: 1980-1998, undated

Collection: Brien Neudorfer photographic collection

GUSN: 314405

Ref. Code: PC065

Bewlay's descriptive price list, Bewlay & Co., 49,74, 156 Strand and 143 Cheapside, London, England

Cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and pipes imported from around the world are described. A portrait of Queen Victoria is on the front cover.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314412

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.042

Price current of Havana cigars, cigarettes & tobacco, S.S. Pierce Co., corner Tremont and Beacon Streets, and Copley Square, Boston and Coolidge's Corner, Brookline, Mass.

Various types are listed by name with corresponding prices.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314413

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.043

Illustrated catalogue no. 13, Allen and Wright, Havana cigar importers, cigarette manufacturers and tobacconists, 217 Piccadilly, 26 Poultry, London, England

Cigars, pipes and smoking accessories are described for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314415

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.044

Arm Chair #39, Settee #110 and Side Chair #3568

Black-and-white photograph of Neoclassical-style arm chair, settee and side chair. Arm chair has rectangular back with slightly flared ears; molded crest rail, lower rail and stiles; upholstered back and rectangular seat with single row of metal tacks along perimeters; straight arms with slightly cu...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314420

Ref. Code: CC010.005.101

Arm Chair #750, Settee #750 and Side Chair #1600

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314421

Ref. Code: CC010.005.102

Sofa #7809

Black-and-white photograph of a sofa. Sofa has tall double arched back; wings with scrolled tops extending down to outward scrolled arms; rectangular seat; upholstered back, wings, arms and seat; turned legs terminating in bun feet; turned side and rear stretchers; and front stretcher with ornately ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314422

Ref. Code: CC010.005.103

Sofa #7780

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314423

Ref. Code: CC010.005.104

Sofa #3748

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314424

Ref. Code: CC010.005.105

Settee #11861

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314425

Ref. Code: CC010.005.106

Light Stand #13615 / 54721 and Sofa #13468 / 54376

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314426

Ref. Code: CC010.005.107

Bench #13177 and Night Table #13170

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314427

Ref. Code: CC010.005.108

Chippendale-style Tea Table #12117

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314488

Ref. Code: CC010.005.157

Table #11797 and Table #13125

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314489

Ref. Code: CC010.005.158

Table #10032 and Table #7664

Black-and-white photograph of two tables. The first is a rectangular drop-leaf table with a columnar base and four reeded reverse curve legs with brass toe caps and casters. The second is a small round table with an overhanging top; shallow skirt; tapered square columnar pedestal with carved trim; f...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314490

Ref. Code: CC010.005.159

Chippendale-style Tea Tables #513 and 515 and Stand #5087

Black-and-white photograph of two tilt-top tea tables and a music stand. Each Chippendale-style table has a round top with molded "pie crust" edge; plain pedestal with columnar, cup and ring turnings; and three cabriole legs. Tables differ in diameter and style of legs and feet. The larger table has...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314491

Ref. Code: CC010.005.160

Table #13467 / 54379, Card Table #203 / 54876 and Table #2885 / 54456

Black-and-white photograph of three tables. One low table has round overhanging top; apron with molded edge; three curved legs; triangular brace between legs and paw feet. Legs are elaborately carved with a man's face at top. Second table is a Neoclassical-style card table with half-serpentine sides...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314492

Ref. Code: CC010.005.161

Table #285, Table #3306 and Table #612

Black-and-white photograph of three small pedestal tables. The first table has a round top with molded edge; faceted turned vasiform pedestal with carved foliate trim; flat tripod base and slipper feet. The second table has a round top with carved edge; pedestal with foliate-carved vasiform and ring...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314493

Ref. Code: CC010.005.162

Table #12336, Table #12644 and Table #3044

Black-and-white photograph of three tables. The first ia a small pedestal table having a round top with molded edge; pedestal composed of turned vasiform element with carved acanthus leaves at base atop a large cylinder with ring turnings; and a cruciform base. The middle one is a gate-leg table wit...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314494

Ref. Code: CC010.005.163

Tea Stand #11515, Tea Table and Tray #12372 and Tea Stand #5070

Black-and-white photograph of two tea stands and a tea table with tray. First tea stand has three shelves composed of a traingular frame enclosing a pentagonal surface; three square legs at triangle corners forming an arch above top shelf; and a round finial. Remaining tea stand has three round meta...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314495

Ref. Code: CC010.005.164

Nesting Tables #78, Table #3481, Book Rack #296 and Table #10850

Black-and-white photograph of a set of four nesting tables, two small tables and a book rack. Each of four nesting tables has rectangular top with rounded corners and molded edge; and two square legs on each side attached to a low C-shaped base. One small table has octagonal top; skirt with curly m...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314496

Ref. Code: CC010.005.165

Work Table #609, Work Table #7958 and Work Table #2930

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314497

Ref. Code: CC010.005.166

Work Table #758, Tilt-top Table 13185 and Table #13137

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314498

Ref. Code: CC010.005.167

Revolving Book Shelf #13466 / 54377

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314499

Ref. Code: CC010.005.168

Slant-front Desk #4929

Black-and-white photograph of a desk. Chippendale-style desk has hinged slant-front which opens to reveal an interior writing surface, drawers and pigeonholes; two lopers with round pulls; four drawers with key escutcheons, bail handles and bat-wing plates; molded lower edge; center carved drop orna...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314500

Ref. Code: CC010.005.169

Slant-front Desk #13191 and Slant-front Desk #13217

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314501

Ref. Code: CC010.005.170

Slant-front Desk #13191 and Slant-front Desk #13217

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314502

Ref. Code: CC010.005.171

Slant-front Desk #12705

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314503

Ref. Code: CC010.005.172

Slant-front Desk #12705

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314504

Ref. Code: CC010.005.173

Slant-front Desk #13481 / 54403

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314505

Ref. Code: CC010.005.174

Slant-front Desk #4909

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314506

Ref. Code: CC010.005.175

Slant-front Desk #13481 / 54403

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314507

Ref. Code: CC010.005.176

Cabinet #13482 / 54423

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314508

Ref. Code: CC010.005.177

Rolltop Desk #12551

Black-and-white photograph of rolltop desk. Desk has rolltop lid concealing interior compartment with writing surface, several open cubbyholes and fourteen small drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; three drawers on left side; two drawers on right side; one shallow center drawer; bin pulls on ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314509

Ref. Code: CC010.005.178

Rolltop Desk #12551

Black-and-white photograph of rolltop desk. Desk has rolltop lid concealing interior compartment with writing surface, several open cubbyholes and fourteen small drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; three drawers on left side; two drawers on right side; one shallow center drawer; bin pulls on ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314510

Ref. Code: CC010.005.179