Historic New England

Studio portrait of Mrs. Lemuel Shaw, Boston, Mass., 1863

Studio portrait of Mrs. Lemuel Shaw, Boston, Mass., 1863 verso of image "wife of Chief Justice Shaw taken after his death"

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354292

Ref. Code: PC008.10.063

Studio portrait of John T. Pope, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354293

Ref. Code: PC008.10.064

Studio portrait of Mrs Thomas Melville, formerly Miss Priscilla Scollay, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354294

Ref. Code: PC008.10.065

Studio portrait of Mrs. Thomas Melville, formerly Miss Priscilla Scollay, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354296

Ref. Code: PC008.10.066

Studio portrait of Major Thomas Melville, Boston, Mass. undated

Studio portrait of Major Thomas Melville, Boston, Mass. undated Husband of Mrs Priscilla Scollay Melville

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354297

Ref. Code: PC008.10.067

Stereograph portrait of the garden caretakers, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

1 stereograph

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354299

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.002

Stereograph of spray fountain, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A fountain and other structures can be seen on a lake on the Baker Estate. Text on the right side of the stereograph reads "For sale at the Boston Aquarium, 13 West Street, Boston. Photographed by C. Seaver, Grantville, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354300

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.003

Studio portrait of Mercy Waterman Josselyn, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354303

Ref. Code: PC008.10.068

Studio portrait of Major Thomas Melville, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354304

Ref. Code: PC008.10.069

Studio portrait of Agnes Lincoln, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Agnes Lincoln, Boston, Mass., undated Verson of image "Agnes Lincoln. Sister of Aunt Sarah Louise Edes"

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354305

Ref. Code: PC008.10.070

Stereograph of floral art garden, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The landscaped grounds stretch into the distance in this stereo view. A greenhouse can be seen on the left side of the image. Text on the image borders reads "Views at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass. Photographed by C. Seaver, Jr., Grantville, Mass. For sale at the Boston Aquarium, 13 West Street...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354307

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.004

Stereograph of fox statue, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The fox statue has an open book in his lap with the greenhouse in the background. Text in the margin reads "C. Seaver, photographer."

Date: 1870s

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354308

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.005

Stereograph of winged figure seated on a lion, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The statue can be seen with the greenhouse and main house in the background. Text in the margins reads "Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston. C. Seaver, Jr., photographer."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354309

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.006

Stereograph of Krino Valley, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The structure has a sign which reads "Diggers Retreat" and is covered in hanging shovels. Text on the margins reads "Views at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass. For sale at the Boston Aquarium, 13 West Street, Boston. Photographed by C. Seaver, Grantville, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354310

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.007

Stereograph of gardens from the water pavilion, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The terraced gardens on the Hunnewell Estate can be seen from the water pavilion on Lake Waban.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354311

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0160.001

Travel Account: Sweden to America, 1902

1 folder containing 1 bound and typed travel diary, and 1 page biography of Carl Albin Jacobson provided by his grandson, Bruce Edwin Jacobson. Also included is Bruce E. Jacobson's journal entry of 9/24/2009 about his visit to Ellis Island's Black Tie fundraising event where he describes the evening...

Date: 1902-2009

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354313

Ref. Code: MS029.002.005

Stereograph of topiary garden and water pavilion, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A male figure stands with his back to the camera at the lake edge with the topiary garden behind him and the water pavilion in the distance. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Se...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354314

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0150.001

Stereograph of topiary bushes, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

Lake Waban can be seen between the topiary bushes. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Seaver, Jr., Photog'r."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354315

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0170.001

Stereograph of rustic bridge and Lake Waban, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A male figure, wearing a top hat, stands on the bridge and views Lake Waban and the Wellesley College skyline in the distance. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Seaver, Jr., Phot...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354316

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0180.001

Studio portrait of Sarah Leland, Boston, Mass., c. 1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354317

Ref. Code: PC008.10.071

Stereograph of conservatory, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A female figure statue can be seen at the end of the conservatory. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354318

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0050.001

Priggen steel garages and steel buildings for every purpose, Priggen Steel Garage Company, Inc., 1 Carleton Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Portable building products are described for customers. The cover title reads "Priggen portable garages & buildings."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354490

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.236

Popular Cape Cod colonial homes, new ideas by small home architects, Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, Rhode Island

A variety of designs are offered to meet the requirements of the Federal Housing Administration and local building departments. The plans are available through Dunning Lumber Co., materials for home needs, 1559 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354491

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.237

Buildings of distinction, save time, save money, save worry, Pope & Cottle Company, Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, Mass.; 515 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

The catalog has cottages, log cabins, community buildings, playhouses, garages, gas stations, and greenhouses. The cover title reads "A modern way to build."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354492

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.238

Homes you can easily own, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago. Illinois

The plans are available through Genesee Lumber & Coal Co., Inc., Franklin Street, Batavia, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354493

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.239

Low cost of dignity and beauty, use plate glass, Plate Glass Manufacturers of America, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The benefits of using plate glass in home construction are described for potential customers.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354495

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.036

Trade card for unidentified business, location unknown, 1872

Two women watch a monkey present a drum to a small child while a male figure plays a horn instrument in the card image. The group is in a wheat field. The card margins have calendars for September and October 1872.

Date: 1872

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.007

Home of homes, Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, Rhode Island

The plans are available through Palma Lumber Company, 1502 Curry Road, Schenectady, New York. Palma Lumber carries masons supplies, hardware, Du Pont Paints, and Johns-Manville Roofng.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354499

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.240

Eastern homes of moderate cost, new ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Customers will receive blueprints, specifications, and plans that are availabe as shown or reversed. The plans are available through J.W. White Co., Whitco building materials, 45-47 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, Maine.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354501

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.241

New, practical, selected homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Text on the cover reads, "Plan book of the month from our complete home planning library." The plans are available from Watson Lumber Company, Troy, Illinois. The second copy has the following text on the front cover: "H.C. Pond Lumber Co., 45 Oxford Street, Auburn, Mass.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354502

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.242

Petite homes of budget appeal, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

There are 100 homes for the customer to select from in this catalog. The plans are available from W.J. & E.R. Young, building materials, 861 E. Church Street, Elmira, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354503

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.243

Trade card, suitors not in favor with the old man should wear celluloid, waterproof collars, cuffs, and short bosoms, location unknown, undated

A father sprays water on his weeping daughter's suitor. The card verso describes methods of cleaning the clothing pieces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.026

Trade card, Charles F. Adams, manufacturer and importer of and instalment dealer in Atlantic and other wringers, Erie, Pennsylvania

Adams carried silverware, clocks, rugs, carpet sweepers, curtains, lamps and other household necessities. The card illustration promotes Atlantic wringers. The man in the card image carries a sled on his back and suggests a ride to the woman who has completed her laundry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.04.02.004

Excelsior! This is a certificate of fifty merits presented to Charlie W. Lord for good conduct from Alice M. Bradstreet, teacher, c1876, 1889

The document is copyrighted 1876.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.018

Trade card, J.H. Bufford, lithographer, 490 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Water is sprayed on a building fire in the card illustration. Text on the seal reads "Awarded to J.H. Bufford for Lithography, Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.02.019

Trade card, Crump washable paper hangings in oil colors, J.H. & J.P. Thayer, 658 Main Street, Cambridgeport, Mass.

1 trade card : color illustration

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.010

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, location unknown, 1879

A figure in tartan and an Uncle Sam figure in top hat and striped trousers carry a medal which reads "Republique Française," in the card image. There is a ship in the background. The caption reads "They Return." The card verso text reads "Prize medals awarded at Philadelphia 1876, Paris 1878 and 18...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.039

Trade card, The Imperial Bronze Wire Cloth for door and window screens, manufactured by The New Jersey Wire Cloth Co., Trenton, New Jersey

A mother and daughter read in the comfort of their screened in porch in the card image.

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354513

Ref. Code: EP001.01.060.01.02.013

Studio portrait of Mrs. Dr. Slay, Boston, Mass., 1864

Date: 1864

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354515

Ref. Code: PC008.10.105

Studio portrait of Eben Farrington, Boston, Mass., 1862

Date: 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354516

Ref. Code: PC008.10.106

Studio portrait of Sarah Almy, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354517

Ref. Code: PC008.10.107

Studio portrait of Isaac Harris Hooper, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354518

Ref. Code: PC008.10.108

Studio portrait of Parson Brownlow, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Parson Brownlow seated, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354519

Ref. Code: PC008.10.109

Studio portrait of Mr. Toby, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Mr. Toby seated, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354520

Ref. Code: PC008.10.110

Studio portrait of General B. F. Butler, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354521

Ref. Code: PC008.10.111

Studio portrait of General Lysander Cutler, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354522

Ref. Code: PC008.10.112

Studio portrait of children Fred and Maud Ransom, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of children Fred and Maid Ransom, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354523

Ref. Code: PC008.10.113

Studio portrait of Ole Bull, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354524

Ref. Code: PC008.10.114

Studio portrait of The Missionary Chestnut A Widdows Mite for the Sabbath School, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354525

Ref. Code: PC008.10.115

Studio portrait of Herbert Pelham Curtis, Boston, Mass., 1862

Date: 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354526

Ref. Code: PC008.10.116

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