Historic New England

Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

The Northfield Inn collection consists of documents and ephemera related to the management of the inn, which includes business-related and guest-related documents and ephemera.

Date: 1917-1976

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 310251

Ref. Code: CC012

Ephemera and Other Materials

This series consists of thirteen boxes of material including loose mounted and unmounted photographs, unbound photo album pages, detail drawings, blueprints, advertisements, trade catalogs, clippings, and photomechanical prints. Many of the items relate to or depict items manufactured by A. H. Daven...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310268

Ref. Code: CC010.009

Loose Images

Box containing 66 loose images, including unmounted and mounted drawings on trace, photographs, and photomechanical prints as well as blueprints. Most drawings are rendered in pencil; several are rendered in colored pencil or watercolor. All designs reflect furnishings made by A. H. Davenport Co., ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310272

Ref. Code: CC010.009.001

Unbound Scrapbook

Unbound scrapbook containing 68 pages, 29 of which are blank. Pages are partially strung together with two fabric ties. Front cover and spine binding are missing. Scrapbook contains clippings, photomechanical prints, and photographs that depict Christian church interiors and a wide range of religous...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310273

Ref. Code: CC010.009.002

Loose Photographs

Box containing 32 loose black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a wide variety of furniture pieces as well as interior room settings. None of the furniture depicted appears to be the work of A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Inst...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310274

Ref. Code: CC010.009.003

Loose Photographs -- Church Furnishings

Box containing 152 black-and-white photographs, 151 of which are mounted on heavy paper. One photograph is not mounted. Photographs are of a variety of church furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. The vast maj...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310275

Ref. Code: CC010.009.004

Loose Photographs

Box containing 64 black-and-white photographs, some of which are mounted on cardboard or heavy paper. Photographs are of a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Types of furniture depicted include: ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310276

Ref. Code: CC010.009.005

Unbound Photo Album Pages

Box containing 44 unbound photo album pages, four of which are blank. Pages contain 41 mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Most of the pho...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310277

Ref. Code: CC010.009.006

Unbound Photo Album Pages

Box containing 62 unbound photo album pages, fourteen of which are blank. Pages contain 48 mounted black-and-white photographs. Photographs are of a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Most of the...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 310278

Ref. Code: CC010.009.007

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., February 8, 1892

The dishes served included bluepoints, broiled fresh shad, lobster à la Newburg, fried bananas, timbale spaghetti a l'Italienne, bombe demi glacé and Roman Punch.

Date: 1892-02-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310282

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.012

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 14, 1892

The bankers dined on such dishes as spring lamb, lobster cutlets, à la Victoria, venison croquettes, Macedoine, Tipsy Cake and Punch, à la Françàise, iced. A butterfly decorates the menu cover.

Date: 1892-03-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310283

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.013

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 11, 1892

The bankers dined on such dishes as boiled Penobscot Salmon, fillet of beef, petits patties of Terrapin à la creme, quail, brandy jelly and Roman Punch.

Date: 1892-04-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310284

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.014

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., June 13, 1892

The dishes served included fried soft-shell crabs, stuffed green goose, sweetbreads à la Pompadour, Nesslerode Pudding and frozen Tom and Jerry. A duck and a quail decorate the menu.

Date: 1892-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310285

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.015

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., October 10, 1892

The bankers dined on such dishes as cream of cauliflower soup, Spanish Mackerel, Black Duck, Upland Plover, Sultana Roll and frozen Tom and Jerry.

Date: 1892-10-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310287

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.016

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., December 12, 1892

The bankers dined on Saddle of Southdown Mutton, vol au vent of oysters, à l'American, Bluebill Widgeon and Soufflée Maraschino.

Date: 1892-12-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310288

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.017

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., January 9, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as boiled Red Snapper, saddle of venison, beignet de orange au jus, Black Duck, Parisienne Souffle and Maraschino Ices. A silver fan and silver flowers decorate the menu.

Date: 1893-01-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310292

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.018

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 13, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as potage à la Reine, broiled chicken, bouchée lobster à la Cardinal, Mallard Duck, Bombe Demi Glacé and Maraschino Ices. The menu illustration has a female figure wearing a crown, a fish and an owl.

Date: 1893-03-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310293

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.019

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 10, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as bluepoints, fillet of beef, Chesapeake Bay Brant, roast larded grouse, and Chantilly Cream. The menu cover is decorated with yellow flowers.

Date: 1893-04-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310294

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.020

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., May 8, 1893

The bankers dined on such dishes as little neck clams, lobster cutlets, vol au vent of chicken, Golden Plover, English Snipe, strawberry shortcake and Roman Punch.

Date: 1893-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310295

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.021

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 12, 1894

The bankers dined on such dishes as consommé, Suprême of Grouse, à la Chasseur, fried bananas, Red Head Duck, Frozen Pudding and Roman Punch. The menu cover illustration is copyright 1889, L. Prang & Company, Boston.

Date: 1894-03-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310297

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.022

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Algonquin Club, Boston, Mass., May 14, 1894

The dishes served included Dauphin of Shad Roe, roast spring lamb, soufflé of sweetbread, roast Upland Plover, cheese and Roman Punch. The cover has an image of a Native American man with the words "Algonquin Club."

Date: 1894-05-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310298

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.023

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Country Club, Brookline, Mass., June 11, 1894

The menu items are paired with different wines. The bankers dined on such dishes as little neck clams, soft shell crabs, bouchées of sweetbread à la financier, Doe Birds, peach roll and Romaine Punch. A large pink flower decorates the menu cover.

Date: 1894-06-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310300

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.024

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., December 10, 1894

The bankers dined on baked smelts, ham, lamb cutlets, banana meringues and creme de menthe ice.

Date: 1894-12-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310304

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.025

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., April 8, 1895

The bankers dined on such dishes as turtle soup, boiled salmon, bouchées of lobster à la Newburg, fried bananas, strawberrry shortcake and frozen Tom and Jerry.

Date: 1895-04-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310305

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.026

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Algonquin Club, Boston, Mass., May 13, 1895

The guests dined on bisque of clams, cucumber salad, roast spring lamb, cromesqui à l'Algonquin and cheese. An image of a Native American man is on the item verso with the text "Algonquin Club."

Date: 1895-05-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310308

Ref. Code: EP001.06.12.027

Bill of fare, Pemberton House, Howard Street, Boston, Mass., October 29, 1848

The available dishes are handwritten on the menu.

Date: 1848-10-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309062

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.007

Dinner for the directors of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, Revere House, Boston, Mass., March 30, 1867

The menu has boiled salmon, partridge and champagne sherbet among the offerings.

Date: 1867-03-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309065

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.008

Complimentary dinner to Dr. Winslow Lewis, Jr. by fifteen gentlemen, Revere House, Boston, Mass., March 19, 1849

Dr. Winslow Lewis was a Boston Public Library Trustee and president of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The menu is decorated with pink and blue flowers.

Date: 1849-03-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309076

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.009

Supper menu, Revere House, Boston, Mass., undated

Supper is served from six to twelve o'clock. Hot and cold dishes are served including some breakfast items. The exterior of Revere House can be seen in the illustration. J.F. Merrow & Company are the proprietors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309078

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.010

Quincy family collection

This small collection of family papers includes two inventories of the Quincy House created by Eliza Susan Quincy as well as an illustrated poetry book and an individual sketch by her. The book includes both images and short passages. It is inscribed to Mary Jane (Miller) Quincy, Eliza Susans siste...

Date: 1806-1876, undated

Collection: Quincy family collection

GUSN: 309079

Ref. Code: MS053

Complimentary dinner given by the authorities of Boston to the President of the United States and the Governor General of Canada, upon the completion of the railroads between Boston, Canada and the far West, Revere House, Boston, Mass., Septembe 17, 1851

Boston celebrated the completion of railway lines connecting New England with Canada and the West. The menu cover has an illustration of Revere House and a doily border.

Date: 1851-09-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309082

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.011

Supper given by Hon. William M. Converse to the Rifle Company of Norwich, Captain Chester, and to Rifle Company B, Captain Peale, at the Tontine, New Haven, Connecticut, April 29, 1861

The dinner was given for two military units about to engage in the Civil War.

Date: 1861-04-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309136

Ref. Code: EP001.06.19.016

First dinner in Tremont House, Boston, Mass., October 16, 1829

The handwritten bill of fare features boiled cod, roast beef, turkeys, pears and grapes. Dwight Boyden is the hotel owner. Isaiah Rogers was the designer of Tremont House. Menu appears to be a copy.

Date: 1829-10-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309145

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.012

Entertainment complimentary to the Hon. Benjamin Seaver,Tremont House, Boston, Mass., December 31, 1849

The bill of fare features French dishes, wild geese, English pheasants and Roman punch. Benjamin Seaver was a Massachusetts politician and the Boston Mayor, 1852-1853.

Date: 1849-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309148

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.013

Menu of a luncheon to representatives of the press, by Mr. E.M. Statler, on the day preceding the formal opening of the new Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass., March 9, 1927

Text inside the menu reads "This pre-opening luncheon is the first function in the new hotel, the first service of a meal to a body of guests."

Date: 1927-03-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309152

Ref. Code: EP001.06.18.002

Opening dinner, Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass., March 10, 1927

The menu has a greeting to the dinner guests from E.M. Statler at the hotel dedication. The guests dined on noisette of lamb, spring chicken and fresh stawberries. An illustration of the hotel is on the front cover.

Date: 1927-03-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309156

Ref. Code: EP001.06.18.003

Dinner menu, Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass., August 6, 1944

The menu lists beverages, appetizers, a cold buffet, hot dishes, desserts, ice cream and cheese. The hotel management does not procure food from black market vendors. A logo urges customers to buy war bonds.

Date: 1944-08-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309157

Ref. Code: EP001.06.18.004

Dinner menu, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, Mass., March 21, 1959

The Ritz-Carlton logo is at the top of the menu. The menu has New England clam chowder, imported caviar, schrod, steaks and strawberries Ritz.

Date: 1959-03-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309164

Ref. Code: EP001.06.18.005

Menu, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, Mass., March 22, 1959

The Ritz-Carlton logo is at the top of the menu. The menu has Vienna schnitzel, ham and eggs country style, Finnan haddie and strawberry shortcake.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309165

Ref. Code: EP001.06.18.006

Menus - Boston Hotels - 19th century

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309198

Ref. Code: EP001.06.03

Postcard for the Blue Ship Tea Room, 27 T Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The front of the postcard reads "Enjoy transcendental atmosphere at the Blue Ship Tea Room where Russell Blake Howe re-creates music of Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt." The menu is printed inside and on the postcard verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309201

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.001

Chez Erik, restaurant français, 105 Pinckney Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Customers can arrange to dine here before theatre performances. Bridge and private parties can be arranged through reservations. There is a small map showing the restaurnt location. The illustration is by Phillips Dudley Booth. A separate trade card has the same illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309208

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.002

Maître Jacques, menu special pour le jouer de l'an, Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass., 1957

Maître Jacques was founded in 1957 by Lucien and Martha Ann Robert. The restaurant was a precursor to Maison Robert which was located for many years in the Old City Hall building on School Street. Text on the menu verso reads "Maître Jacques is the symbol of the Norman peasant and his motto is 'C'és...

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309214

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.003

Breakfast menu, Union Club of Boston, 8 Park Street, Boston, Mass., September 22, 1929

The Union Club offers breakfast for a $1.00 Two of the special breakfasts were fish balls and baked beans and brown bread.

Date: 1929-09-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309215

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.004

Takeout menu, Regina Pizzeria, 11 1/2 Thacher Street, North End, Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration depicts street activity outside the restaurant in the North End.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309216

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.005

99 to go menu, Ninety Nine, 29-31 Austin Street, Charlestown, Mass., undated

Appetizers, sandwiches and entrées are described for customers. Restaurant locations are listed on the verso. A call-ahead seating card is attached to the front of the menu.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309217

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.006