Historic New England

Studio portrait of unidentified soldier Boston, Mass., September 22, 1861

Studio portrait of unidentified soldeir Boston, Mass., September 22, 1861 verso: ex Barrett House, New Ipswich, N.H. some text on verso is unreadable

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354799

Ref. Code: PC008.11.014

Studio portrait of Warren of Museum Fame, Boston, Mass., 1860-1861

Date: 1860-1861

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

GUSN: 354800

Ref. Code: PC008.11.015

Studio portrait of Quincy A. Shaw, Boston, Mass., 1860-1861

Date: 1860-1861

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

GUSN: 354801

Ref. Code: PC008.11.016

Studio portrait of Mary Frothingham, Boston, Mass., August 1861

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354802

Ref. Code: PC008.11.017

Studio portrait of Sarah C. Minot, Boston, Mass., 1860-1861

Date: 1860-1861

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

GUSN: 354803

Ref. Code: PC008.11.018

Studio portrait of an unidentified man, Boston, Mass., undated

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

GUSN: 354804

Ref. Code: PC008.11.019

Studio portrait of Lt. Rufus Choate, Boston, Mass., 1861

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354805

Ref. Code: PC008.11.020

Studio portrait of Bessie W. Tappan, Boston, Mass., April 1861

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354806

Ref. Code: PC008.11.021

Studio portrait of Harriet J. Minot, Boston, Mass., April 19

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

GUSN: 354807

Ref. Code: PC008.11.022

Studio portrait of Mary L. Beebe, Boston, Mass., February 2, 1861

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354808

Ref. Code: PC008.11.023

Studio portrait of Frank Bowditch, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Frank Bowditch, Boston, Mass., undated Verso - Ebenezer Francis Bowditch

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354809

Ref. Code: PC008.11.024

Studio portrait of Lieut James Winchell Briggs, Boston, Mass., undated

1 cartes-de-visite

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354810

Ref. Code: PC008.11.025

Studio portrait of Commander John Ancrum Winslow, Boston, Mass., 1861

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354811

Ref. Code: PC008.12.001

Studio portrait of Captain John Ancrum Winslow, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Captain John Ancrum Winslow, Boston, Mass., undated verso - Captain Winslow The Kearsage, USN

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354812

Ref. Code: PC008.12.002

Studio portrait of , Boston, Mass.,

Item

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

GUSN: 354813

Ref. Code: PC008.11.003:Copy 25

Greetings from Plymouth Rock, Plymouth County Court House, Plymouth, Mass.

The Plymouth County Courthouse can be seen in the image.

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354814

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3770.0020.001

Exterior view, old Boston Court House, 26 Court Street, Boston, Mass.

Entrances to the Court Street Station of the East Boston subway tunnel are seen to the right and left of the courthouse entrance. Young's Hotel is on the left side of the image. The building in back of the courthouse is old Boston City Hall. Text on the white sign on the right reads "Historic Boston...

Date: 1904-1909

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354815

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.3100.001

Black & Case, Photographic Artists, 163 & 173 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., Active 1864-1866

Series

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

GUSN: 354819

Ref. Code: PC008.12

Studio portrait of Lizzie Frances Cotton, Boston, Mass., 1864

Date: 1864

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

GUSN: 354821

Ref. Code: PC008.12.003

Shopping hour, Washington St., Boston, Mass.

Pedestrians pass up and down Washington Street at the intersection of Temple Place on the left and Avon Street on the right. The Jordan Marsh department store is on the right side of the image. The Houston dry goods store is on the left. A sign above the Houston name reads "The busiest corner on Bos...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354822

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.8180.004

Postcard, West Cedar Street, Boston, Mass.

Handwritten text on the verso reads "Looking north to Mt. Vernon St. crossing. Acorn St. leading off just beyond seated figures on the right."

Date: ca. 1905

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354823

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.8420.001

Postcard, West Cedar Street, Boston, Mass.

Handwritten text on the verso reads "Looking south from Revere Street and beyond." The intersection in the distance would be Pinckney Street.

Date: ca. 1905

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354824

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.8420.002

Crow's nest, summer home of the late Joe Jefferson, Buzzard's Bay, Mass., photograph by F.C. Small

The summer home of the actor Joseph Jefferson is seen with a small portrait of him on the left side of the image. The house was demolished in 1998. Text on the verso reads "Published by F.C. Small, Buzzard's Bay, Mass. No. 55. Made in Germany."

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354825

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0500.0040.002

Birthplace of John Adams, second President of the United States, Quincy, Mass.

A wood rail fence is in front of the property. Text on the image reads "This house built in 1681. Handcolored."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354826

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.001

Birthplace of President John Quincy Adams on left, birthplace of President John Adams on right, house built 1681, Quincy, Mass.

1 postcard : hand-colored print

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354827

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.002

Billhead, James H. Foster, upholsterer, 59 Marlboro, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1818

The billhead lists such items as feathers, down, and mattresses.

Date: 1818-08-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354635

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.017

Billhead, F.S. Jenkins, furniture repair, location unknown, dated April 6, 1915

The billhead is for the repair of an armchair and several rocking chairs.

Date: 1915-04-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354636

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.018

Billhead, B. & J.H. Precy, furniture textiles, location unknown, dated August 14, 1818

1 billhead

Date: 1818-08-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.019

Billhead, Samuel Sumner, china, glass, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1818

The billhead lists such items as sugar and cream bowls, tumblers, pitchers and decanters.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354641

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.018

Billhead, Joseph F. Boardman, dry goods, No. 33 Market, Boston, Mass., dated 1818

The customer purchased blankets.

Date: 1818

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354642

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.020

Billhead, Joseph F. Boardman, dry goods, No. 33 Market, Boston, Mass., dated March 12, 1819

The billhead has tables, chairs, curtains, tongs, bed ticking, and brushes.

Date: 1819-03-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354644

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.021

Prices of goods at Canton, written by Josiah Lane, Lane & Lamson, Corn Hill Square, Boston, Mass., dated 1815

The yardage and prices for a variety of fabrics is listed on the item. The verso has ribbons, other purchases, and the prices of seven different teas.

Date: 1815

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354645

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.022

Billhead, cash paid for sundry articles of furniture, Joseph F. Boardman, dry goods, No. 33 Market, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1813

The billhead lists such items as chairs, tables, carpets, eyeglass frames, and candlesticks. The customer purchased hardware for making curtains, mattresses, and laying down carpets.

Date: 1813-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354649

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.020

Billhead, listing of miscellaneous household items, location unknown, undated

The billhead front and verso listings cover kitchenware, tableware, and bedding.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354650

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.023

Bill for china 1818, bill for kittles 1818, other old bills of same date, blankets, table cloths, unidentified label for billheads, location unknown, undated

Text on the item reads "Bill for china 1818, bill for kittles 1818, other old bills of same date, blankets, table cloths."

Date: 1818

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354651

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.024

Circular for [Kinmonth & Co.], importers & dealers in silks, merinos, velvets, ribbons, 275 Washington through to 8 & 10 Winter Streets, Boston, Mass.

The top portion of the circular is missing. An address and product match make it most likely to be Kinmonth & Co. Text on the circular reads "Importers & dealers in silks, merinos, velvets, ribbons, embroideries, laces, trimmings, hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, and under clothing."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354652

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.025

151-157 Court Street, Boston, Mass., March 9, 1913

Image of 151-157 Court Street, Boston, Mass., March 9, 1913. Boston Transit Archive

Date: 03/09/1913

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 354654

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.110.0140

View of Edgartown Depot, Edgartown, Mass., September 17, 1918

View of Edgartown Depot with horse and carriage and locomotive in the foreground, Edgartown, Mass., September 17, 1918.

Date: 1918/09/17

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354655

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0910.0050.001

Adams House and Keith's Theatre, Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Automobiles are parked in front of the Adams House hotel. A horse-drawn vehicle is in front of the Bijou Dream Theatre. Pedestrians can be seen on the street and sidewalks.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354657

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.8180.003

Postcard, Bensdorp's Royal Dutch Cocoa, Amsterdam, sole importer, Stephen L. Bartlett, Boston, Mass.

Two boys in Harlequin costumes toss cocoa containers from a wall in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354658

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.012

Postcard, Scotch House, Saugus, Mass., Merrimack Postcard Co., 110 Merrimac St., Haverhill, Mass.

An exterior view of the Boardman House is seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354661

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4150.0040.001

Postcard, Boardman House, Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass.

The description on the verso does not name the property but the background is for Scotch House. Text on the verso reads "An Historama Post Card." Text at the bottom of the verso reads "1775 American Revolution Bicentennial 1975."

Date: 1968

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354662

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4150.0040.002