Historic New England

Arm Chair #13 and Side Chairs #12

Black-and-white photograph of a Queen Anne-style arm chair and two side chairs. All chairs have slightly concave crest rail; slender solid vasiform splat; straight stiles; curved arms and arm supports; upholstered slip seat; straight seat rails; and tapered square legs, raked in back. Arm chair and ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314344

Ref. Code: CC010.005.044

Arm Chair #575, Side Chair #7971 and Side Chair #757

Black-and-white photographs of one arm chair and two different side chairs. Chippendale-style arm chair has shaped crest with carved scrolled ears and central foliate motif; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; molded stiles; curved arms with scrolled handholds and curved arm supports; upholst...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314345

Ref. Code: CC010.005.045

Side Chair #7972, Side Chair #742, and Side Chair #1223

Black-and-white photograph of three different Queen Anne-style side chairs. The first chair (#7972) has a curved crest rail with lobed ears and scooped center portion; vasiform splat with pierced arch above rectangular shoe; upholstered seat with protruding rounded front corners; raked rear legs; an...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314346

Ref. Code: CC010.005.046

Arm Chair #563, Side Chair #11948, and Side Chair #3438

Black-and-white photograph of an arm chair and two different side chairs. Arm chair (#563) has fully upholstered rectangular back, shaped arms, and seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; carved scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with foliate carving; raked rear cabriole legs; ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314347

Ref. Code: CC010.005.047

Arm and Side Chair #966

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: 314348

Ref. Code: CC010.005.048

Side Chair #744, Side Chair #775, and Side Chair #7969

Black-and-white photograph of three Neoclassical-style side chairs. One chair (#744) has molded shield-shaped back with serpentine crest; pierced splats of five ribs with papyrus tops radiating upward from base; molded curved stiles; seat with serpentine front and over-the-rail upholstery; raked re...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314349

Ref. Code: CC010.005.049

Side Chair #229, Side Chair #0 / 69, and Side Chair #769

Black-and-white photograph of three side chairs. The first (#229) is a William and Mary-style side chair with a straight crest rail; rectangular caned panel; spiral twist turned stiles with rectangular blocks at crest rail and ball finials; upholstered seat; straight seat rails; spiral twist turned ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314350

Ref. Code: CC010.005.050

Arm Chair #572, Bench #3410, and Arm Chair #400

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: 314352

Ref. Code: CC010.005.051

Arm Chair and Side Chair #774

Black-and-white photograph of a Neoclassical-style side chair and arm chair. Both chairs have a molded shield-shaped back with carved kylix in an oval cartouche at top with foliate swags and shell motifs, five pierced ribs, and a bottom lunette; molded stiles; upholstered seat with serpentine front ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314353

Ref. Code: CC010.005.052

Arm Chair #7681 and Side Chair #7682

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: 314354

Ref. Code: CC010.005.053

Side Chair #460, Side Chair #220 and Side Chair #272

Black-and-white photograph of three side chairs. The first, a Neoclassical-style klismos side chair, has a rectangular crest rail with carved ends having cut out double scrolls; lower rail with two carved volutes on either side of round medallion; molded curvilinear stiles flowing into seat rails an...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314355

Ref. Code: CC010.005.054

Arm Chair #5164, Screen #0 / 342, and Arm Chair #5167

Black-and-white photograph of two arm chairs and a three-part folding screen. One arm chair has straight crest which rolls backwatd, straight stiles and lower back rail; upholstered back, seat and arm rests; arms with scrolled handholds and colunmnar supports; straight seat rails; raked square rear ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314356

Ref. Code: CC010.005.055

Side Chair #776, Side Chair #638, and Side Chair #291

Black-and-white photograph of three side chairs. The first chair has deep rectangular crest rail with spiral twist lower rail; shaped reeded stiles; upholstered seat; straight seat rails with curved corner blocks in front; raked tapered square rear legs; and tapered round front legs with ring turnin...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314357

Ref. Code: CC010.005.056

Side Chair #12077 and Side Chairs #12047

Black-and-white photograph of three side chairs. First chair has crest and lower rails both composed of two thin slats joined in middle by squat hourglass-shaped piece; straight stiles; caned seat; and tapered square legs. The other two chairs each have a deep curved crest rail; lower back rail comp...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314358

Ref. Code: CC010.005.057

Arm Chair #11535 and Side Chair #13103

Each chair has fully upholstered back which cants backwards; serpentine crest rail with flared ears; square stiles; fully upholstered seat with serpentine bottom edge; raked rear legs with ring turnings; cabriole front legs with carved knees and tall paw feet; and molded curving front and side stret...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314359

Ref. Code: CC010.005.058

Arm Chair #13272 and Arm Chair #13064

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: 314360

Ref. Code: CC010.005.059

Arm Chair #13273 and Arm Chair #7983

Black-and-white photograph of two arm chairs. The first chair has a slightly curved crest; fully upholstered back, open arms and seat; molded curved arm supports; cabriole legs with foliate carved knees and drake feet. Secon chair has fully upholstered rectangular back, rolled upholstered arms; shap...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314361

Ref. Code: CC010.005.060

Arm Chair #139 and Arm Chair #12561

Black-and-white photograph of two Wiiliam and Mary-style arm chairs. The first, a very ornate chair, has arched crest rail; conforming lower back rail; rectangular caned back panel with arched top enclosed by carved stiles; elaborately turned stiles with carved pineapple finials; caned seat; carved ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314362

Ref. Code: CC010.005.061

Arm Chair #771

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: 314363

Ref. Code: CC010.005.062

Arm Chair #11251

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: 314364

Ref. Code: CC010.005.063

Watercolor -- "Screen"

Design drawing titled "Screen" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown. Classical Revival-style fire screen has rectangular wood frame with carved molding, carved rosettes at corners, and carved foliate ornament at center top; legs carved with acanthus leaves; and scrolled feet. Scree...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314691

Ref. Code: CC011.010.001

Watercolor -- "Pedestal of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Pedestal of Oak" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view and plan of top are shown. Classical Revival-style square pedestal has overhanging top with carved rim; cornice with carved scrolls and foliage; fluted dado with canted corners and carved bellflowers within flutes ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314692

Ref. Code: CC011.010.002

Watercolor -- "Clock Teak and Gold"

Design drawing titled "Clock Teak and Gold" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown. Tall case clock has bonnet with domed pediment featuring a deep molded rim, center carved shell on arch, and carved birds with outstretched wings atop large Flemish scrolls carved with acanthus leaves...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314693

Ref. Code: CC011.010.003

Watercolor -- "Dining Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Mahogany" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Empire-style dining table has round top; straight apron with molded lower edge; square pedestal with canted corners, shaped concave sides, and molded top and bottom;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314696

Ref. Code: CC011.010.004

Watercolor -- "Console Table and Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Console Table and Gold Mirror" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; side view of table is also provided. Neoclassical-style rectangular console table has overhanging marble top; straight apron with carved beaded molding on bottom edge, rosettes at corners, b...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314697

Ref. Code: CC011.010.005

Watercolor -- "Gold and White Cabinet"

Design drawing titled "Gold and White Cabinet" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; top plan is also provided. Neoclassical-style cabinet on stand has upper case with flat overhanging top with molded edge; wide center section in front flanked by narrow side sections which are slig...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314698

Ref. Code: CC011.010.006

Watercolor -- "Mahogany Console Table and Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Console Table and Gold Mirror" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; side view is also provided. Neoclassical-style rectangular console table has overhanging marble top; straight apron with carved beaded molding on bottom edge; straight rear legs; fr...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314700

Ref. Code: CC011.010.007

Photograph Album -- "Mantels 71"

Photo album titled "Mantels 71." Title is hand printed on a round paper label affixed to spine; volume number is also printed on a paper label affixed to spine. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads; one brad is missing. Album has 108 olive green p...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314701

Ref. Code: CC011.009.001

Photograph Album -- "Small Tables 38"

Photo album titled "Small Tables 78." Title is hand printed on a round paper label affixed to spine; volume number is also printed on a paper label affixed to spine. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads; one brad is missing. Album has 104 olive gr...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314702

Ref. Code: CC011.009.002

Photograph Album -- "Altars and Reredoes"

Photo album titled "Altars and Reredoes." Title is hand printed on a round paper label affixed to spine. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads. Album has 84 olive green pages; nineteen of the pages are blank. Album contains 65 mounted black-and-whit...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314703

Ref. Code: CC011.009.003

Watercolor -- Living Room Interior

Untitled watercolor rendering on board of a living room interior. Perspective view is shown. Interior of a living room shows a room with several seating areas furnished with upholstered sofas, an arm chair, and side tables. Also shown is a portion of a table in the style of George Nakashima. The liv...

Date: 1955-1970

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

GUSN: 314704

Ref. Code: CC011.008.001

Watercolor -- Living Room Interior

Untitled watercolor rendering on board of a living room interior. Perspective view is shown. Interior of a living room shows a room with several seating areas furnished with upholstered sofas, an arm chair, and side tables. Also shown is a portion of a table in the style of George Nakashima. The liv...

Date: 1955-1970

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

GUSN: 314705

Ref. Code: CC011.008.002

Brochure -- "The Irving & Casson Company"

Printed promotional brochure titled "Irving & Casson A. H. Davenport Co." with twelve pages and fold out front cover. Company name on back cover is shown as "The Irving & Casson Company." Brochure was publlished after Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport had closed in 1963. It is presumed to have been ...

Date: 1974-1978, undated

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

GUSN: 314706

Ref. Code: CC011.008.003

Printing Block - Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Factory

Metal printing plate affixed to rectangular wooden block. Plate depicts a birds-eye view of the Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. factory in East Cambridge, MA around 1925. Handwritten on reverse is "Irving & Casson / Return to A. S. [?]." The number 4937 is stamped on the back in several pla...

Date: ca. 1925

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

GUSN: 314707

Ref. Code: CC011.008.004

Andersen Flexivent Window, one of 7 famous Andersen Windowalls, manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

Window features are described with a table of sizes.

Date: 1959

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314713

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.026

Remodel for beauty and more living space, Andersen Windowalls, Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

Before and after photographs describe the versatility of Windowalls for potential customers. The brochure is stamped with the following text "Hennigar Door and Window Co., 891 Main Street, Melrose, Mass."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.027

Buying? Building? Remodeling? Get window beauty in every room with Andersen Windowalls, manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

The features of Andersen window styles are described for potential customers.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314715

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.028

Magic of salt, 4th edition, Worcester Salt Company, 71-73 Murray street, New York, New York

The item describes the uses for salt in food, health and cleaning.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314717

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.033

Dainty and artistic desserts, with menus and special recipes by Janet M. Hill, compliments of Joseph Burnett Company, 36 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Menus that use Burnett's flavoring extracts and color pastes in the desserts are described in the book.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314719

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.006

Hollison book of color, The Holliston Mills, Inc., Norwood, Mass.

Colors for cloth bookbinding are provided using the Munsell System.

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.018

Gerrish house and ship chandlery from the water, Gerrish Island, Kittery Point, Maine.

Black and white snapshot of an old wooden building on the shoreline and a house on higher ground behind it surrounded by trees.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314722

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.1560.0140.001

Railroad station, Kittery Point, Maine.

A view looking down toward the railroad station, Kittery Point, Maine.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314723

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.001

Exterior front view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine.

A front view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine. The house appears to be overgrown with trees and shrubs and in disrepair.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314724

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.002

Exterior rear view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine.

A rear view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine. Many of clapboards are missing and a plank is nailed across the back door.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314726

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.003

Gerrish Island bridge over Chauncey Creek, Kittery Point, Maine.

Looking across Chauncey Creek at Gerrish Island and bridge, Kittery Point, Maine. A house and outbuildings are located just across the bridge. Two dories are moored near the island side of the creek.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314727

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0020.001

Exterior view of Rice's Tavern, the landing place for the ferry from Portsmouth, also known as Rices Ferry, Kittery, Maine.

An exterior view of Rice's Tavern, a large two-story dwelling with a barn adjacent.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314728

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.004

Exterior view of the Hotel Champernowne prior to its demolition in 1922, Kittery Point, Maine.

A view of Portsmouth Harbor and the Hotel Champernowne prior to its demolition in 1922.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314729

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.005

Furniture, as interpreted by the Century Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan

The history of period furniture is given with reproductions manufactured by the Company. There is a chronology of furniture styles in England, France and America.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314737

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.091

Conkey's poultry book, a handy book of reference on poultry raising, published by The G.E. Conkey Company, manufacturing chemists, Cleveland, Ohio

Instructions for raising chickens, turkeys and geese are provided including housing, feeding and medication. The Company manufactures remedies for poultry diseases.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314738

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.003

Lay or bust, year book and almanac 1921, Park & Pollard Co., 131 State Street, Board of Trade Bldg., Boston, Mass.

The catalog is done in the style of an almanac and promotes feed for poultry and cows carried by the business. There are short articles, advice and housing plans. The factory is located in Augusta, Maine.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314740

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.004

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