Historic New England

Trade card; Morse, Denny & Co., commission wool merchants, 130 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.

The partners are Sterne Morse, Clarence H. Denny and Joseph G. Shed.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Trade card albums collection

GUSN: 320232

Ref. Code: EP003.005.012

Trade card, Elliott & Ahlberg, stevedores, Baltimore, Maryland

The card verso has "Rates of Pilotage for Chesapeake Bay."

Collection: Trade card albums collection

GUSN: 320233

Ref. Code: EP003.005.013

Trade card, Haas Hog and Poultry Remedy, Dr. Joseph Haas, Indianapolis, Indiana

Text on the card verso describes the medication. Two pigs and a rooster deliver the remedy in a boat. The image caption reads "The Relief Committee, Cheer up comrades, we are coming."

Date: 1882

Collection: Trade card albums collection

GUSN: 320235

Ref. Code: EP003.005.014

Trade card, Boss Patent Cases, J.A. Smith, jeweler, 358 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York

Smith carries James Boss gold watch cases.

Collection: Trade card albums collection

GUSN: 320236

Ref. Code: EP003.005.015

Trade card, Mrs. Potts' Cold Handle Sad Irons, Enterprise Manufacturing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A man paints images of the irons on a fence. The caption reads "Our special artist on the road." An observer states "Just what my mother wants."The irons are sold by B. Callender & Co., 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Trade card albums collection

GUSN: 320237

Ref. Code: EP003.005.016

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320387

Ref. Code: PC009.069B

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, which contains contains small copies of paintings published by J.E. Tilton Co. in Boston, Mass. These are mostly sentimental, but there are also portraits (taken from paintings) of George and Martha Washington, Abraham Lincoln and soldiers in uniform.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320388

Ref. Code: PC009.069C

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320389

Ref. Code: PC009.069D

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320390

Ref. Code: PC009.069E

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320391

Ref. Code: PC009.069F

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320392

Ref. Code: PC009.069G

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320393

Ref. Code: PC009.069H

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320394

Ref. Code: PC009.069I

Portrait album

This album was removed to the print collection.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320395

Ref. Code: PC009.069J

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, which contains portrait cartes de visite, including two half-size ones, and a tintype of carte de visite size (approximately 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320396

Ref. Code: PC009.069K

Alice Pearse wearing a blue velvet ensemble

Originally purchased in 1883 by Miss C. L. W. French of Roxbury and Boston from Mlle Camille Lipman of Rue Drouot, Paris. "A tantalizing bit of evidence suggests that Miss French may have been a suffragette, for this dress was worn in 1920 by a relative at a celebration of the Nineteenth Amendment ...

Date: undated

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 320472

Ref. Code: PC004.01.P.0900.001

Alice Pearse wearing a red satin ensemble

1 black and white photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 320473

Ref. Code: PC004.01.P.0900.002

Le Garde-meuble, ancien et modern

Le Garde-meuble, ancien et moderne was a bimonthly periodical published in Paris between 1839 and 1935. The publication consisted of illustrations of furniture and interior decoration from the reign of Louis-Philippe to the Third Republic. Its title is a reference to the royal Garde-meuble establish...

Date: 1845-1868

Collection: Le Garde-meuble, ancien et modern

GUSN: 320515

Ref. Code: GC007

Album 118A: "Municipal Architecture in Boston from Designs by Edmund M. Wheelwright, City Architect, 1891-1895," Vol. 1

1 of 2 volumes

Date: 1898

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320524

Ref. Code: PC009.118A

Album 118B: "Municipal Architecture in Boston from Designs by Edmund M. Wheelwright, City Architect, 1891-1895," Vol. 2

1 of 2 volumes

Date: 1898

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320525

Ref. Code: PC009.118B

Business card for Harry's Cheese & Cold Cuts, 98 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries imported and domestic cheeses. A handwritten note on the verso reads "Haymarket, voted best cheese shop in Boston in 2015."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320720

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.051

Congregational House, 14 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., May 2, 1904.

View of the front facade of Congredational House, 14 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., designed by the architectural firm of Shepley, Ruttan, and Coolidge. The building is on the National Register of Historical Places, The follwoing description of the bas reliefs is from the Congregational House webis...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320728

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.0770.001

Exterior view of Mystic House, Medford, Mass.

Mystic House offered rooms and meals to persons coming for the races at Mystic Park. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320806

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.002

Exterior view of the judges' stand, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.

The judges' stand at Mystic Park is seen with horses grazing on the left and houses in the distance. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320808

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.003

Portrait of "Gentleman Jim" Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.

The figure on the right in the foreground is "Gentleman Jim" Golden racing enthusiast. The Mystic Park bleachers are in the background. Under the three trees sulkies are lined up. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320809

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.004

Exterior view of Mystic Park, bleachers and sulkies, Medford, Mass.

Bleachers at the racetrack can be seen in the background. Sulkies are lined up under the three trees. Two unidentified men are on the right side of the image. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320810

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.005

Exterior view of Mystic Park, entrance gates, Medford, Mass.

The entrance gates at Mystic Park accomodate people arriving on foot and in horse-drawn vehicles. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320811

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.006

Group portrait of George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.

The seated figures, left to right, are George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden. The portrait identification is from the "American Horse Breeder," January 5, 1904. Bleachers can be seen at Mystic Park. Sulkies are lined up under the trees. Text stamped on the item vers...

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320812

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.007

Exterior view of Mystic Park, bleachers and sulkies, Medford, Mass.

Bleachers at the racetrack can be seen in the background. Sulkies are lined up under the three trees. Two unidentified men are on the right side of the image. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320815

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.008

Addition of porte cochère on River House, Manchester, Massachusetts

The drawing is a "1/8 in scale plan showing the drive and porte-cochère." William G. Rautorel is the architect at 8 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. It was done for E. Charles Fitch. This drawing is below a sketch of the house with the ocean and sailboats behind it. Handwritten text in ink on the vers...

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 320842

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.1300.002

Overlea, Hyannis Port, Mass

A bound house album labeled Overlea on front cover. A Victorian era ( ca. 1900) shingle style home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts at 41 Overlea Drive. Album has 17 black and white photographs ( 7 5/16 x 9 1/8) mounted in album (12 x 14 1/4). Photographs include exterior views of house and law...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320841

Ref. Code: PC009.285

Living room, Overlea, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of livingroom at Overlea in Hyannisport, Mass. Notice the 8-foot wide brick fireplace and beamed ceiling.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320843

Ref. Code: PC009.285.001

Living room, Overlea, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of livingroom at Overlea in Hyannisport, Mass. Notice the 8-foot wide brick fireplace and beamed ceiling.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320844

Ref. Code: PC009.285.002

Octoganol Dining room, Overlea, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of octagonal dining room at Overlea in Hyannisport, Mass. This 18-by-18 foot room has pocket doors and is rich with carved base, cornice, and chair rail moldings.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 320845

Ref. Code: PC009.285.003

New Hampshire - Lake Winnipesaukee

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 320846

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.1120

Sketch for hotel at Lake Winnepisaukee, New Hampshire

A large hotel with five columns is shown in the drawing. The architect is located at 31 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The drawing is signed "W.M. Campbell."

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 320849

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.1120.001

Billhead for Wadsworth, Howland & Co., manufacturers, importers & dealers in paints, painters' supplies, varnishes, Japans, stains, 82 & 84 Washington Street & 46 Friend Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 5, 1899

Wadsworth carries artists' materials, school water colors and drafting instruments. The business was established in 1845. The customer purchased water color cups. The Company factories on Green Street in Malden are shown in the illustration.

Date: 1899-05-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320850

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.014

Billhead for The Household, W.N. Hartshorn & Co., Dr., No. 110 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., January 13, 1897

The bill is the amount due for a year's subscription to "The Household." If the customer replies early she will receive a copy of an Ian MacLaren book, portraits and a booklet. The item verso has a list of large print books offered through the magazine. The business premises are in the Walker Build...

Date: 1897-01-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320853

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.017

Maine Idyll, the ideal place to stop among the trees, Freeport, Maine

The lodge and cabin features are described in the pamphlet. The cabins are equipped with fireplaces or steam heat and showers. A dining room is available to guests. A separate business card is included in the item.

Date: 1932-1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320854

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.024

Fitzezy, shoes, Dunham Brothers Company, 91 and 93 Main Street, Brattleboro, Vermont

Fitzezy women's shoe models are described in the catalog. The letterhead, dated November 20, 1908, urges retailers to carry this brand, available through Dunham Brothers. The envelope is postmarked November 30, 1908. Dunham is a wholesale dealer in boots, shoes and rubbers.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.013

Unidentified Study, possibly Milford, Mass.

Interior of a study containing a desk, chair, settee, and a spinning wheel. Swords, shields, and guns are displayed on the wall. On the reverse side of the photograph is written in pencil "rt 109 Milford, MA" The photograph was removed from a 19th century wooden frame that was probably not ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320859

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1880.0010.001

Tailors

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320887

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.8320

Portrait of two tailors at work, 35 Kneeland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

One tailor sits at a Singer sewing machine next to a window. The second tailor is standing and ironing a piece of fabric. A sign on the wall behind this tailor reads "Detmer's." This could be the premises of Detmer, Bruner & Mason, Inc., at 35 Kneeland Street, Boston. A stove is in the background....

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320888

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.8320.001

Group portrait of a class in the Glines School, Somerville, Mass., 1914

A class of junior high students pose in the image. Two teachers are seated in the middle on either side of two students.

Date: 1914

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320889

Ref. Code: PC001.02.03.TMP.080

Burrowes' wire screens for windows and doors, The E. T. Burrowes Co., Portland, Maine

The catalog describes the type of screens manufactured for windows and doors. The factory work rooms and departments are shown in illustrations. Text on the front cover reads, "The largest screen factories in the world." The testimonials have photographs of mansions around the country. Residences ...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320890

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.011

Descriptive circular of Black Diamond Prepared Roofing, Warren-Ehret Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

Features of the roofing and directions for laying it are provided in the circular.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320892

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012.037

Trade card for J.J. Saunders, cabinet-maker, No. 4 Lafayette & No. 4 Derby Streets, Salem, Mass.

Saunders makes all kinds of furniture and does repairing and varnishing of furniture pieces. Text on the card reads "Coffins, caskets and everything appertaining to that line of business furnished at short notice." The Derby Street portion of the address is crossed out on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.027

Greetings from Boston, welcome home, old home week, July 28-Aug. 3, 1907

Postcard with color illustrations referencing nicknames for Boston including a woman dressed in Greek robes depicting Boston as the "Athens of America" who holds a spoked wheel alluding to Boston as the "Hub of the Universe." Other color illustrations symbolizing Boston include the City of Boston ...

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 320895

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.0140.001

Billhead for C.A. Barrows, Owen's Block, Barton, Vermont, dated October 21, 1905

The illustration is Owen's Block with the Barrows Clothing store, several other businesses and the Orleans County Monitor newspaper.

Date: 1905-10-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.026

Poster stamps, Massachusetts Old Home Week

The stamp, in red and white, has a woman blowing a horn with a dog sitting at her feet. The Massachusetts seal is at the top of the stamp. The date "1620" is at the bottom of the stamp. It is dated July 27-August 2, 1902. The stamp in green, white and pink, has a central fireplace with a house on t...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 320898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.118.01.01.004

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