Historic New England

William and Mary-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style arm chair has caned back; molded stepped arch crest rail with flared ears; conforming lower back rail; shaped stiles; curved arms with large scrolled handholds; caned seat with molded seat rails; rake...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308379

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.096.003

Renaissance Revival-style Arm Chiar

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style arm chair has tall fully upholstered rectangular back with fringe trim along lower edge; large rocaille carved finials; fully upholstered rectangular seat with two rows of metal tacks along lower e...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308380

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.096.004

Complete Waverly catalog 1932-1933, Waverly Heating Supply Co., 52-54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., 1932

Waverly carries stove dealers' supplies, stoves, ranges, furnaces and boilers. The business manufactures fireplace furnishings, stove pipe and elbows and furnace pipe and fittings. The office and salesroom is in Boston and the factory and warehouse is on Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown, Illustrati...

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308386

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.037

"Carved Chair Alternative for Music Room"

Design drawing titled "Carved Chair Alternative for Music Room' rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown. Large scale arm chair has tall fully upholstered back with shaped arched crest and fringe or ruffle along lower edge; fully upholstered rectangular seat with single row of metal tacks alon...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308381

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.097.001

"Chair of Black Oak"

Design drawing titled "Chair of Black Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style arm chair has tall fully upholstered rectangular back; large rocaille carved and gilded finials; fully upholstered rectangular seat; two rows of metal tacks along outer upholster...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308382

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.097.002

"High Back Chair"

Design drawing titled "High Back Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back with fringe or ruffle trim at bottom edge; large rocaille carved and gilded finials; fully upholstered rectangular seat with fringe ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308383

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.097.003

Arm Chiar

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back; large rocaille carved and gilded finials; fully upholstered rectangular seat; single row of metal tacks along outer upholstered edges; square stiles below back extending int...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308384

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.097.004

Trade card for the Palais Royal, fancy goods, 1117 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., 1879

The card verso advertises the opening of holiday goods, December 1-3, 1879. Fans, dolls, gloves, jewelry, hosiery and gentlemen's furnishings are offered. A water bird looks at a dragonfly in the card illustration. Abram Lisner is the store owner.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.034

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 132

Page 132 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains six design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in ink on trace and depict a variety of side chair designs and a curule chair..

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308388

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 133

Page 133 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains four design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in ink on trace and depict a variety of arm and side chair designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308389

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.099

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 134

Page 134 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in ink or pencil on trace and depict arm chair designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308390

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.100

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 135

Page 135 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in ink or pencil on trace and depict arm and side chair designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308391

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.101

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 136

Page 136 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains three design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in ink on trace and depict a variety of arm and side chair designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308392

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.102

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 137

Page 137 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in ink on trace and depicts a chair design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308393

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.103

Corner Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Corner side chair has solid back with carved scrolls forming a rough hourglass shape; carved foliate scrolls in upper back section; "1896" carved in lower back section; saddle seat with rounded front corners; three legs wi...

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 308394

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098.001

Trade card for the Palais Royal, fancy goods, 1117 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., 1879

The card verso advertises the opening of holiday goods, December 1-3, 1879. Fans, dolls, gloves, jewelry, hosiery and gentlemen's furnishings are offered. Three birds sit on a branch with red berries in the card illustration. Abram Lisner is the store owner.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308396

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.035

Curule Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Curule arm chair has front and rear rounded X-frames with rear frame being taller; deep shaped crest rail with flat carved foliage and scrolls around a central oval medallion; arms with scrolls at both ends; loose seat cush...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308397

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098.002

Trade card for Stickney & Poor's Mustards, Spices and Extracts, 205 and 207 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A girl carries a basket holding Stickney products.The younger girl carries a basket and a white cat.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308398

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.005

"Dining Chair"

Design drawing titled "Dining Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has tall upholstered rectangular back with high arched crest, shaped lower edge, and large metal tacks along sides and crest; ball and steeple finials atop flattened vase turni...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308399

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098.003

Trade card for Cutter, Hyde & Co., importers of staple and fine fancy goods & toys, No. 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is also a manufacturer and dealer in fireworks of every description. The lower left corner of the card reads Benjamin F. Cutter, Edmund A. Hyde and Charles Dove. A red stamp across the card reads "Hyde & Dove successors to."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308400

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.019

"Seat Chair"

Design drawing titled "Seat Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has rectangular crest rail with carved foliage across top; caned rectangular back with slender sides and lower back rail; rush seat; stiles and legs with open twist turnings betw...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308401

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098.004

Wood carving and polishing, published by the Sorrento Wood Carving Co., 5 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1872

Directions for carving and polishing are included. Sorrento has received olive wood from Palestine and offers to carve religious ornaments which can be given has Christmas gifts. A woman sits at a table and carves a pattern in the cover illustration

Date: 1872

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308402

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.027

"Light Chair"

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has carved crest rail with double scrolls and foliage; stiles with vasiform, ring and ovoid turnings and rectangular blocks at rails; ball finials; rush seat; raked square rear ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308403

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098.005

William and Mary-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has rectangular crest rail with carved foliage across top; caned rectangular back with slender sides and lower back rail; upholstered seat with exposed corners and single row of metal tacks...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308404

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.098.006

Armistice Day, luncheon specials menu, The Copley-Plaza, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., November 11, 1937

The menu has luncheon specials, à la carte offerings and a cold buffet. The cover illustration is captioned "Lest We Forget." To the left of the menu centerfold is the text "Join the Red Cross" with the Red Cross symbol.

Date: 1937-11-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308405

Ref. Code: EP001.06.05.001

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has tall upholstered rectangular back with large metal tacks along sides; ball finials atop square plinths; flat shaped arms with carved rosettes on ends; arm supports with acanthus-carved vasiform turning betwee...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308406

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.099.001

"Arm Chair Oak"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Jacobean Revival-style side chair has arched crest rail with carved scrolls and foliage framing a face; "1885" carved beneath crest rail; tall narrow back with straight stiles and lower back rail framing a fla...

Date: 1885, undated

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

GUSN: 308407

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.099.002

"Odd Chair"

Design drawing titled "Odd Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style side chair is very low and has back composed of only two wide stiles and crest rail. Chair has crest rail with rounded arch top, scrolled lower edge and a lion's head in the center surrou...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308408

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.099.003

"Hall Chair"

Design drawing titled "Hall Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style side chair has hgih arched crest rail with foliate scrolls framing a shield-shaped crest; tall coffered rectangular back panel; lower back rail with carved floral motif and curved lower ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308409

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.099.004

"Large Arm Chair of Carved Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Large Arm Chair of Carved Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back and seat with fringe trim along lower edges; curved arms with large scrolled handholds; curved arm supports; four...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308410

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.100.001

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Arm chair has tall back which slants backwards; fully upholstered rectangular back and seat; curved arms with large scrolled handholds; curved arm supports; straight rear legs with carved scrolled feet; tapered fron...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308411

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.100.002

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 107

Page 107 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains six design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil or ink on trace and depict a variety of arm chair designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308210

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.079

Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 108

Page 108 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains six design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil or ink on trace and depict a variety of arm chair designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308211

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.080

"Chair "F" of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Chair "F" of Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail with rolled top edge; curvilinear stiles under crest which flow into arms, side seat rails and legs; narrower lower back rail; arms with rolled h...

Date: 1901-04-04

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

GUSN: 308212

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.076.001

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail with rolled top edge; rectangular upholstered back; narrower lower back rail; stiles with rolled top and which flow into straight arms; continuous arm supports; upholstered seat;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308215

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.076.002

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail with rolled top edge; solid flared splat; rectangular stiles under crest; shaped flat arms; tapered square arm supports; upholstered slip seat; straight seat rails; and tapered s...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308216

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.076.003

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail with rolled top edge; rectangular upholstered back; narrower lower back rail; stiles which flow into straight arms; vasiform and ring-turned arm supports; upholstered seat; singl...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308217

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.001

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has horizontal U-shaped arm rail with scrolled ends; curved crest rail with rolled top edge; continuous curved arm supports; five rectangular vertical slats; upholstered D-shaped seat with single row of metal t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308218

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.002

"Arm Chair"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep crest rail with curved top edge; pierced splat with Gothic tracery motifs; straight lower seat rail; rectangular stiles abutting underside of crest rails; shaped arms with scrolled handholds;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308219

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.003

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Fully upholstered easy chair has semicircular form with continuous rounded crest flowing into curved arms and arm supports; serpentine front lower edge; single row of metal tacks outlining crest, arm, side and lower edge...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308220

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.004

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has horizontal U-shaped arm rail with scrolled ends; rectangular crest rail with rolled top edge and curved edges; continuous curved arm supports; two rectangular stiles; rounded leather upholstered seat; strai...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308221

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.005

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back with flared top; deep rectangular crest rail with stiles below; nine rectangular spindles; shaped arms with curved handholds; tapered square arm supports; upholstered seat; narrow straigh...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308222

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.006

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back with flared top; deep rectangular crest rail with stiles below; solid flared splat with stepped base; shaped arms with scrolled handholds; tapered square arm supports; upholstered seat...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308223

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.077.007

"Desk Chair "A""

Design drawing titled "Desk Chair "A"" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has rounded upholstered back with shaped sides; shaped arms with scrolled handholds; continuous curved arm supports; fully upholstered seat with curved front; single row of metal tacks outlining edg...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308227

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.078.001

"Desk Chair"

Design drawing titled "Desk Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has semicircular form with caned back and sides; continuous crest rail and arms; freestanding reeded vasiform arm supports; rectangular stiles; leather upholstered seat with curved front; single row of ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308228

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.078.002

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has rounded crest rail with carved twist molding and shell with foliage motif at center; shaped stiles; and straight lower back rail; upholstered back; shaped arms with scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308232

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.078.003

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has rounded upholstered back with shaped sides; shaped arms with carved handholds in the form of serpent heads; continuous curved arm supports; fully upholstered seat with curved front; single row of metal tacks o...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308233

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.078.004

Trade card for Walter Baker & Co's. chocolate, broma and cocoa preparations, Dorchester, Mass., undated

The bottom of the illustration reads "La Belle Chocolatière" from the original painting by Leotard now in the Dresden Gallery. The card verso text states that no chemicals are used in any of the chocolate or cocoa preparations. The Company has won medals at international exhibitions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308234

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.038

"Desk Chair"

Design drawing titled "Desk Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has semicircular form with upholstered back and sides; continuous crest rail and arms; freestanding reeded vasiform arm supports; upholstered seat with curved front; single row of metal tacks on upholst...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308236

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.078.005

"Desk Chair"

Design drawing titled "Desk Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has semicircular form with upholstered back and sides; continuous crest rail and arms; freestanding columnar arm supports; upholstered seat with curved front and upholstery extending over front rail; si...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308237

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.078.006

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