Historic New England

Arabian perfumo wonder, The Arabian Perfumo Co., Bridgewater, Connecticut

The sealed envelope apparently contains perfume sheets. The illustration caption reads "Parizada the Arabian perfume beauty." Perfumo came into existence during Parizada's visit to London. The description on the verso states it is recommended for sick chambers and can be carried as a disinfectant. ...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.01.002

Trade card, Thomas L. Hutchins, glassware, china, Nos. 92 & 94 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Text inside the card announces that Thomas L. Hutchins has purchased the stock of Thomas M. Hutchins. The specialties are listed including Red Lahore dinner and tea ware, Haviland's French china, John Moses's stone porcelain and toilet sets.

Date: 1881-12-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.055.01.01.012

Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, Gerhard Mennen Company, 54 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey

The talcum powder is advertised as an antidote to sunburn, prickly heat and chafing. It can be used after bathing or shaving and is suitable for children. In the illustration a woman uses the powder at the beach. A little girl standing next to her holds a large powder container. The trademark with...

Date: 1906-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332509

Ref. Code: EP001.15.021

Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, Gerhard Mennen Co., 54 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey

The talcum powder is advertised as an antidote to prickly heat, chafing and sunburn. It can be used after bathing or shaving and is suitable for children. The product is called "The National Safeguard of American complexions and summer comfort." In the illustration a boy sailor waves from a floatin...

Date: 1907-08-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332512

Ref. Code: EP001.15.022

Casco Bay and Harpswell Lines connecting Portland Maine with the islands and mainland shores of Casco Bay, Portland, Maine

A description of the ferry lines is provided with information on ticket prices, hotel rates and a map. Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary's home on Eagle Island is shown in a photograph.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.026

Day trips between Boston and the far famed Nantasket Beach and historic Plymouth, Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company, Rowe's Wharf, 340 Atlantic Avenue, junction of Broad and High Streets, office, 7 Rowe's Wharf, Boston, Mass.

Information on prices, timetables and hotels is provided for travelers. Points of interest along the routes are shown in photographs. There is an extensive description of Paragon Park. Noteworthy steamships are described in text and photographs.

Date: 1907-05-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.027

Narragansett Pier: the ideal seaside resort, by Brander Matthews, Passenger Department, New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., New York, New York

Summer activities are described for potential tourists visiting the Narragansett Pier area. Directions from New York City and Boston are provided. Text inside the front cover reads, "From an article written for Harpers Weekly by Brander Matthews. Courtesy of the author and Messrs. Harper & Bros."

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.028

Joseph N. Russo house, Oyster Harbors, Mass.

4 plan, 5 elevations, 15 detail drawing, and 2 electrical plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Russo in Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts. (commission #2053). Most drawings are dated and singned by Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, D.T.G. and R.S.D. Two-story Colonial Revival house with a red cedar ...

Date: 1966

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332529

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2053

Richard Nead house, Dover, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 21 detail drawings, 3 electrical plans, 3 heating plans and 1 preliminary sketch for a for house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nead in Dover, Massachusetts (commission 2110). Drawings are initialed by D.H.M., P.N., B.W., and R.D. most are dated. Colonial Revival house with a r...

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332531

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2110

Mrs. Richard R. Clemence house and one room school house, Johnston, R.I.

4 plans, 4 elevations, 1 rendering of a house and one room school house for Mrs. Richard R. Clemence in Johnston, Rhode Island (commission 1895). No drawing are dated some are signed by John Howard and Merton S. Barrows. Cape Cod house and one room school house. House has a living room with a f...

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332548

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1895

Mark Harrington house, Litchfield, Conn.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 17 details, and 1 plot plan for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrington in Litchfield, Connecticut (commission #1828). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Warren Rohter, Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, and P.S.T. Two-story Cape Cod house with a two car garage, cedar ...

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332550

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1828

Morton P. MacLeod house, Los Altos, Calif.

7 plans and 5 elevations, 1 cross section, 1 framing plan, 15 details, and 6 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Morton P. MacLeod in Los Altos, California (commission #2073). Drawings are singned by D.T.G., John Howard, and Warren Rohter and some drawings are dated Two-story hous...

Date: 1969-1970

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332558

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2073

R. Stuart Holden house, Orleans, Mass.

2 plans, 4 elevations, 4 preliminary sketches, 1 plot plan, and 4 details for a house for Mr. and Mrs. R. Stuart Holden in Orleans, Massachusetts (commission #2188). Drawings are dated and singned by D.T.G. Two-floor salt box, Cape Cod house with a 2 car garage, 4 bedrooms, a dressing room, 3 ba...

Date: 1970

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332560

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2188

Alan G. Bennett house, Carbondale, Ill.

43 drawomgs for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Alan G. Bennett in Carbondale, Illinois (commission #2199). Most drawings are dated and singned by D.T.G., N. Parker, D.H.M., D.M.D., D.A.O., and Warren Rohter Typed specs, perspectus, removed and placed in office files Collaborators E.N. Webb and Asso...

Date: 1969

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332562

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2199

Joseph P. Pellegrino house, North Andover, Mass.

28 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Pellegrino in North Andover, Mass. (commission #2142). Most drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills, Ken Duprey, N. Parker, D.H.M. Includes Alterations & Additions in 1977 (2) sketches Collaborators Ron Boucher landscape ...

Date: 1967

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332564

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2142

Mrs. Lewis Mustard Jr. house, Wellesley, Mass.

36 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Lewis Mustard Jr. in Wellesley, Massachusetts (commission 2014). Most drawings are dated and some are signed and initialed by Ken Duprey, D.T.G., and R.T.S. Commission drawings vary in size. Some are oversized.

Date: 1965-1966

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332566

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2014

William P. Person house, Dover, Mass.

25 architectural drawing for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William P. Person in Dover, Massachusetts (commission #2060). Most drawings are dated and all are singned by John Howard and D.M.D.

Date: 1966-1970

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332568

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2060

Andrew W. Edmonds house, Oyster Harbors, Mass.

52 architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Edmonds in Oyster Harbors, Osterville, Massachusetts (Commission #2195). Some drawings are dated and most are signed by Richard Wills, John Howard, Warren Rohter, N. Parker, and R.J.P. Drawing...

Date: 1968-1990

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332570

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2195

John B. Watt house, Canton, Mass.

28 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John B. Watt in Canton, Massachusetts (Commission #2197). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by D.H.M., F.C.B., F.A.O, and D. Drawings vary in size.

Date: 1969-1970

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332572

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2197

Four Bedroom Prototype: Town and Country Home

12 architectural drawings for a 4 bedroom prototype house for Town and Country Homes, with no location (Commission #2127). Most drawings are dated and mostl are signed by P.N. and R. D. Drawings vary in size. Commission accompanied by a "subdivision plan Copple Crown Ski Area, New Durham, ...

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332575

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2127

Warren Seitz house, Wilton, Conn.

23 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Warren Seitz in Wilton, Connecticut (Commission #2101). Some drawings are dated and all are signed by P.N.

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332577

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2101

Morton P. MacLeod house, Los Altos, Calif.

32 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Morton P. MacLeod in Los Altos, California (Commission 2073.1). Commission #2073 was recycled for another house design for the same couple. 2073.1 was assigned for the new design. Some drawings are dated and most are signed by John Howard, Ch...

Date: 1966-1969

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332579

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2073.1

Harriet DeWitt house, Orleans, Mass.

28 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Harriet DeWitt in Orleans, Massachusetts (Commission # 2154). Many drawings are dated and most are signed by Ken Duprey, D.T.G., and G.E.R.

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332580

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2154

I. Alan Balfour house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

8 architectural drawings for a house for developer I. Alan Balfour in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission #1912). Drawings are dated and signed by P.S.T. 2 floor salt box with 2 baths, 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 car garage and covered porch.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332582

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1912

Bert D. Holleran (builder) house, Pittsburgh, Penn.

13 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Bert D. Holleran (builder) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (commission #1900). Most drawings dated and signed by Harmon J. Kiley. One drawing labeled 1891 and signed by S.C.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332584

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1900

Robert L. Fletcher house, Woodbury, N.Y.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Fletcher in Woodbury, New York (commission #1902). Most drawings signed by Kiley and R.S.J. Site plan by victor H. Erikson, Monroe, NY

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332586

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1902

John E. George house, Central Valley, N.Y.

10 architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. John E. George in Central Valley, New York (commission #2686). Most drawings signed by J.B. and Richard Wills.

Date: 1990

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332588

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2686

Peter Welch house, Weston, Mass.

18 architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Welch in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #1904). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Ken Duprey, Warren Rohter, Robert Minot, and D.T.G.

Date: 1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332592

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1904

William Reinhart house, New Seabury, Mass.

6 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Reinhart in New Seabury, Massachusetts (commission #1905). Drawing are not dated but, are signed by S.C.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332594

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1905

Gordon B. Allan house, Mansfield Center, Conn.

15 architectural drawings for a house for Mr.and Mrs. Gordon B. Allan in Mansfield Center, Connecticut (Commission #1906). Some drawings are dated and signed by Tambling and S.C. Plot plan by Charles J. Pelletier, surveyor

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332596

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1906

Mrs. Barbara F. Coburn house, Weston, Mass.

23 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Barbara F. Coburn in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #1907). Most drawings are dated and signed by Philip Tambling, Warren Rohter, Robert Minot, and Ken Duprey Plot plan by Fred A. Joyhce, Surveyor

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332600

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1907

Joseph L. Keith III house, Ashburnham, Mass.

29 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Keith III in Ashburnham, Massachusetts (commission #1908. Some drawings are dated and signed by Philip Tambling, S.C., S.J.C., and J.E. 1 heating plan Kritzer Radiant Coils, Inc. Batavia, Ill.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332602

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1908

Ann R. Howe house, Brookline, Mass.

15 architectural drawings for a house for Miss Ann R. Howe in Brookline, Massachusetts (commission #1909). Most drawings are dated and signed by John Howard.

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332604

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1909

Mrs. Lindley I. Dean house, Pigeon Cove, Rockport, Mass.

22 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Lindley I. Dean in Rockport, Massachusetts (commission #1910). Most drawings are dated and singed by John Howard, Gordon Kunz, and Philip Tambling. Collaborator Essex Survey Service - Civil Engineers, Beverly, Mass.

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332611

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1910

Edward A. Colson house, Laconia, N.H.

18 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Colson in Laconia, New Hampshire (commission #1911) Drawings are dated and signed by S.C. Collaborator: Gordon E. Ainstworth and Associates, Land Surveyors, engineers and Landscape Architects.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332613

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1911

Bernard Gruber house, Boxford, Mass.

8 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gruber in Boxford, Mass. (commission #1913). Most drawings are dated and signed by Gordon Kunz. R.A.M. Engineering - Haverhill, Mass. December 1993

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332615

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1913

John C. Merry house, Gonic, N.H.

18 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. John C. Merry in Gonic, N.H. (commission #1914). Most drawings are undated and some are signed by R.S.J., S.C., and Philip Tambling

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332618

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1914

Arnold Collery house, New Seabury, Mass.

9 architectural drawings for a house for Professor and Mrs. Arnold Collery in New Seabury (Cape Cod), Massachusetts (commission #1916). Only the plot plan is dated. All drawings signed by S.C. and Philip Tambling. George E. Hayes, Civil Engineer, Melrose, MA.

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332620

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1916

Emil Hanslin Associates, New Seabury, Mass.

22 architectural drawings for a house for Emil Hanslin Associates (developer) in New Seabury (Cape Cod), Massachusetts (commission #1917). Most drawings are dated. Drawings signed by Richard Wills, Charles Crombie, and Philip Tambling.

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332622

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1917

Emil Hanslin Associates, New Seabury, Mass.

7 architectural drawings for a house for Emil Hanslin Associates (developer) in New Seabury (Cape Cod), Massachusetts (commission #1917A). Most drawings are undated. Drawings signed by S.C., and J.E.

Date: 1962-1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332624

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1917A

W. H. Boldt house, Vestal, N.Y.

16 architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Boldt in Vestal, New York (commission #1833). Drawings are signed by Philip Tambling, Harmon Kiley, and Ken Duprey.

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332626

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1833

Howard McConkey (builder) house, Buffalo, N.Y.

8 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Howard McConkey (builder) in Buffalo, New York (commission #1834). Drawings are signed by Gordon Kunz. No drawings are dated. Based on "Living on the Level" pg 101

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332628

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1834

W. S. Roberts Jr. house Dover, Mass.

27 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Roberts Jr. in Dover, Massachusetts (commission #1835). Drawings are signed by Harmon Kiley and John Howard. Some drawings are dated. Top map - Cheney Engineering Co. Needham, Mass., 1961 4 drawings from E.F. Hodgson Co. Inc.

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332630

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1835

Paul Cifrino house, Choasset, Mass.

27 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cifrino in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1836). Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, Warren Rohter, and John Howard. Few drawings are dated. Alterations and additions to an existing house.

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332632

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1836

William H. Sawyer house, Holden, Mass.

16 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sawyer in Holden, Massachusetts (commission #1831). Most drawings are dated and signed by David Guild Dethlefs and Merton Barrows.

Date: 1961

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332634

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1831

Michael E. Segal house, North Andover, Mass.

24 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Segal in North Andover, Massachusetts (commission #1830). Some drawings are dated and signed by Gordon Kunz and John Howard. Includes 5 preliminary sketches, and plans for proposed addition - Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Pasanen.

Date: 1961-1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 332636

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1830

Vacationland, an illustrated register of hotels and camps in Maine and the White Mountains, season of 1927, Maine Central Railroad, Portland, Maine

Maine vacation regions are described with numerous ads for hotels and camps. Some White Mountain properties are advertised as well. There is a large map showing the Maine Central routes in the region. The back pages list golf courses, sleeping car rates and provide an index of hotels and camps.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332639

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.035

Monuments

This subseries includes several glass plate negatives featuring monuments throughout New England. The monuments featured come from a wide geographic region, from a Hannah Dustin Memorial in Pennacook, New Hampshire to the Benjamin Franklin Grave in Boston. Also featured are the Hooker Monument in ...

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332264

Ref. Code: PC053.03.02

Special Boats

This subseries includes several glass plate negatives featuring boats throughout New England, such as the N.A. French docked in South Boston, the Wire Ferry in Windsor and Asculneyville, Vermont, and the Mayflower and Gateten at the start of the Cup-Race.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332265

Ref. Code: PC053.03.03

Houses, Bridges, and Hotels

This subseries includes glass plate negatives of houses, hotels, and other buildings throughout New England. Most of the houses depicted were originally built in the eighteenth century. The negatives from Massachusetts depict homes of famous authors, such as the Alcott Orchard House and the Emerson...

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332266

Ref. Code: PC053.03.04

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