Historic New England

The Elisha Atkins at Deering's Shipyards, Bath, Maine

The four-masted ship Elisha Atkins stands in the shipyard surrounded by scaffolding. The ship's topmasts are missing.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314216

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0160.0050.002

Slate quarry, Monson, Maine

A vertical view of a slate quarry showing a series of ladders and ramps leading down into the quarry and workers with carts and tools working on various levels. A group of men stand or sit near the top.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314218

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USME.0585.0010.001

Crane direct and shielded radiators in all standard sizes, Crane Co., 836 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, images and specifications are described for legless, bathroom, hospital, wall and Doherty-Brehm radiators. The cover text reads "Crane Radiators, new beauty in the open."

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314219

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.020

Wreck of the Equator, Biddeford Pool, Maine.

The remains of the Equator are seen sticking up out of the sand at Biddeford Pool, Maine. Dories and other boats are pulled up on the shore along side the wreck.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314220

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0210.0020.009

View of Louisburg Square, Boston, Mass.

A view of Louisburg Square from Mount Vernon Street. Date and photographer unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314221

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5380.003

View of Louisburg Square, Boston, Mass.

A view of Louisburg Square. Date and photographer unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314222

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5390.001

Exterior view of Castle Tucker

A black and white photograph of Castle Tucker in Wiscasset, Maine, with scaffolding and a ladder at the side of the house.

Date: 1965

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 314223

Ref. Code: MS033.013.004.002.003

Postcard of exterior view of Castle Tucker, Maine

The message on the verso states that Castle Tucker has "green trim and deep red blinds."

Date: 1929-06-14

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 314226

Ref. Code: MS033.013.001.004.003

Exterior view of Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine

1 photograph

Date: 1930-1939, undated

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 314227

Ref. Code: MS033.013.001.005.001

Exterior view of Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine

1 photograph

Date: 1930-1939, undated

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 314228

Ref. Code: MS033.013.001.005.003

Exterior view of Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine

1 photograph

Date: 1920-1929, undated

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 314229

Ref. Code: MS033.013.001.004.001

Sideboard #13215

1 black-and-white photograph (9 3/16 x 7 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314247

Ref. Code: CC010.005.001

Sideboard #13214

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: 314250

Ref. Code: CC010.005.002

Sideboard #12358

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: 314257

Ref. Code: CC010.005.003

Sideboard #4654

Black-and-white photograph of Neoclassical Hepplewhite-style sideboard. Sideboard hash two convex deep cupboards flanking long bowed drawer and arch; six tapered square legs; and inlaid stringing. A. H. Davenport Co. detail number "4654" is handwritten on page.

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314258

Ref. Code: CC010.005.004

Sideboard #12030

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: 314259

Ref. Code: CC010.005.005

Sideboard

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: 314260

Ref. Code: CC010.005.006

Sideboard #3402

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: 314261

Ref. Code: CC010.005.007

Sideboard #3096

Black-and-white photograph of a Neoclassical Hepplewhite-style sideboard. Sideboard has bowed front; overhanging top; splashboard with concave curved corners; two cupboards with doors and one center drawer; tapered square legs with cuffs. Inlaid decoration includes: string inlay on cabinet doors, dr...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314262

Ref. Code: CC010.005.008

Sideboard #142

Black-and-white photograph of a Neoclassical Sheraton-style rectangular sideboard. Sideboard has cental section projecting slightly with front ovolo corners; splashboard with concave curved corners; overhanging top; central section with three drawers and two side compartments with doors; compartment...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314263

Ref. Code: CC010.005.009

Sideboard #12356

Black-and-white photograph of a rectangular sideboard. Sideboard has serpentine front; tier of three drawers above; side cabinets flanking two central drawers below; and four cabriole legs with carved knees terminating in ball-and-claw feet. Drawer fronts and cabinet doors have branch veneer; and o...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314264

Ref. Code: CC010.005.010

Sideboard #7759

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: 314265

Ref. Code: CC010.005.011

Sideboard #11906

Black-and-white photograph of a Neoclassical Hepplewhite-style rectangular sideboard. Sideboard has splashboard; two cupboards with adjustable interior shelves flanking a long drawer and arched apron; and six tapered square legs with brass feet. Branch veneer on cabinet door and drawer fronts; inla...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314266

Ref. Code: CC010.005.012

Sideboard #12700

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: 314267

Ref. Code: CC010.005.013

Sideboard #13682 / 54908

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: 314268

Ref. Code: CC010.005.014

For a victorious new year, menu, Hotel Kenmore, 496 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The New Year's Day menu offers such dishes as Louisiana Creole soup, steak, lobster baked Hubbard squash and plum pudding and other desserts.

Date: 1944-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317334

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.021

New England cabinet organs illustrated catalogue, descriptive price list, New England Organ Co., Marble Building, 1299 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Illustrations and descriptions for various organ styles are provided. There is a list of the musical capacities of the organs. The back cover has an illustration of the factory on Wareham Street in Boston. Text stamped on the front cover reads, "A.B. Seavey agent, 51 Lincoln Street, Saco ME."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317335

Ref. Code: EP001.15.001

Magnavox presents a world of new music dimension, solid-state custom component systems, operating instructions, The Magnavox Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana

The product is a soild state stereo FM and monaural FM/AM radio tuner and micromatic record player combination.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317337

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.062

At home or away enjoy exciting new value and magnificent entertainment with a Magnavox, The Magnavox Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Magnavox products are described for home entertainment.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317338

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.063

Magnavox, people who appreciate the flawless re-creation of music make Magnavox the world's most listened to stereo, The Magnavox Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana

The catalog features astro-sonic and solid-state stereos, radios, modular components, reel-to-reel and cassette recorders and players.

Date: 1970s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317339

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.064

Cookbooks and recipes

13 folders

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317350

Ref. Code: EP001.14

Building products, 1957 parade of products, volume 3, number 1, January 1957, Hudson Publishing Co., 34 N. Main Street, Hudson, Ohio

The item is the National Association of Home Builders Show issue. The show opened in Chicago on January 20, 1957. There are ads for roofing materials, flooring, siding, doors, windows and home appliances and fixtures. The magazine showcases "new materials, products, equipment, methods."

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317357

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.018

Building products, architect builder ed., vol. 6, no. 2, February 1960, Hudson Publishing Co., Number One First Street, Los Altos, California

Building materials for homes, schools and offices are described. Ads for home appliances and fixtures are included. Text on the front cover reads, "News of materials products equipment methods for architects and builders."

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.019

Trade card portrait of singer Nellie Melba, Mason & Hamlin Pianos, Boston, Mass.

The item caption reads "Melba writes A preference for the Mason & Hamlin Piano indicates a superior musical nature." Dame Nellie Melba was a famous Australian soprano.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317359

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.064

Genuine glycerine tablets, Pine Bros., Inc., 140 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The leaflet describes the company's honey flavor throat lozenge samples and states they are available in drugstores or by direct mail order. One small envelope is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317363

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.02.036

Letterhead for Bigelow Kennard & Co., Inc., gold and silver smiths, 511 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The letter describes the availability of a Phillips Brooks bust with dimensions, finish and cost. Phillips Brooks was rector of Boston's Trinity Church.

Date: 1918-05-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317365

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.039

Trade card for the Boston Beef Packing Co., 187 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso text describes the packing process in tin cans. The business can provide boneless corned beef, canned tongue and green turtle. The company has a warehouse at 15 Front Street, New York. Cattle feeding and resting in a field illustrate the cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317367

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.008

Columbia Shade Cloth Co., fringe, lace and insertion catalogue 1903, corner 17th Street & Broadway, New York, New York

The box has eight individual sample booklets, envelopes and order forms. Two of the sample slots are empty. There is an eight page catalog with photographs of the lace and fringe inserts. There are two typewritten price lists from the Boston office, one dated January 1, 1904 and one dated February 1...

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.010

Brochures for The Lord Jeffery, Amherst, Mass.

The brochure describes the features of the Lord Jeffery in Amherst, Massachusetts. The back page lists the Treadway Inns. Text on the front cover reads, "A Real New England Inn." The Inn has the George A. Plimpton collection of war maps, Jeffery Amherst letters and papers and materials related to ot...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317374

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.038

Trade card for the Hotel Kenmore, 496 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.

In addition to rooms the hotel offers multi-room suites, furnished or unfurnished, to guests. There is a garage, coffee shop and the subway at the door. Interested persons can receive more information by filling out the detachable portion of the card. The Georgian Hotel Company is at 490 Commonwealt...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317377

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.036

Boston and New York hotels of distinction

The brochure describes the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston and the Plaza and Savoy Plaza hotels in New York. There is an illustration of Copley Square showing the Boston Public Library and the Old South Church. There is an illustration showing the Plaza Hotel at the corner of Fifth avenue and Central P...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317378

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.037

Glimpse of Toy Town Tavern, Winchendon, Mass.

The Tavern is a year-around resort. The dining room has panels illustrating nursery rhymes. A mileage map is on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317379

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.039

The Handorgan Man in Hepzibath's Day

The postcard title refers to a scene from the book: The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne, depicting an organ grinder and his monkey surrounded by groups of children in colorful dress holding hands in a circle dancing to the music. The House of the Seven Gables can be seen in the bac...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 317384

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4110.1380.001

Toy Town Tavern floor plan & rate sheet, American plan, Winchendon, Mass.

Floor plans are outlined with the price of each room. The item verso lists the rates by season and describes the resort amenities.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317390

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.040

Nichewaug, Petersham, Mass.

The property is open during the summer months and convenient from railroad stations and the state highway.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317391

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.041

New Bedford Hotel, the gateway to the Cape, New Bedford, Mass.

The hotel amenities are described with photographs of the function rooms, city bank buildings and the harbor. There is a map on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317392

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.042

Discover Manomet Point this summer, Graphic History Association, New York, New York

The illustrated map has town names, date of settlement and sailing ships associated with Cape Cod Bay. The map verso has two views of Manomet Point with the Mayflower Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317393

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.043

Green Acre Lodge, Scituate, Rhode Island

The lodge amenities include a baseball field and a running course. Text on the cover reads "New England's finest wayside resort on the Danielson Road, Hartford Turnpike, 1 1/2 miles beyond Scituate, R.I."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317394

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.08.01.002

At the sign of the Green Heron, Kennebunkport, Maine

The Kennebunkport and Cape Arundel area is described with activities for potential visitors. There is a photograph of the entrance to Booth Tarkington's summer home.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.03.01.035

Class A hotels, points about Boston and New York, Hotel Booklet Company, 1270 Broadway, New York, New York

Hotels are listed with brief descriptions of points of interest in each city. Photographs of the Hotel Puritan are inside the front and back covers. There is a foldout hotel map of the United States with small photographs of hotels in major cities. There is a map of central Boston with historic land...

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317396

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.038

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