Historic New England

Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge reproduction postcard

Postcard from the Marion Art Center in Marion, Massachusetts featuring a reproduction image of the Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge from the original drawing by E. Marie Francis made in 1974.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354012

Ref. Code: MS028.02.004.004

Mayflower, John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, New York

The plates are from "The Mayflower" periodical. For volume IX, plate XXX the caption reads "Mayflower premium bulbs for fall 1893." For volume XI, plate LXV the caption reads "Mayflower premium no. 2.7 fine bulbs." For volume XI, plate LX the caption reads "Group of Japanese maples." For volume I...

Date: 1893-1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354019

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.198

Farquhar's catalogue of bulbs, plants, shrubs and seeds for autumn planting, 16 and 19 South Market Street, Boston, Mass.

The business provided flowers for a special display on the State House grounds. The proclamation on the back cover is dated May 16, 1900.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354033

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.199

Farquhar's catalogue of seeds, plants, bulbs, tools, fertilizers, sundries, 16 and 19 South Market Street, Boston, Mass.

The business has special offers on the flowers displayed in the cover illustrations.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354034

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.200

Keystone to success in farming, the liberal use of the Read Fertilizers, Read Fertilizer Co., Syracuse, New York

Text on the cover reads "How to succeed, study the arch."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.008

Watercolors of the Digging of the Cape Cod Canal

Unframed watercolors of the digging of the Cape Cod Canal signed by Bill Paxton, date unknown.

Date: 1912-1974, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354048

Ref. Code: MS028.02.007

"Harper's Weekly," Vol. XLIX, No. 2507

1 periodical

Date: 1905

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354049

Ref. Code: MS028.05.014.005

Portrait, two women seated, Rand House grounds, Cambridge, Mass.

1 photographic print

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354051

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.1060.001

Photograph of August Belmont at Belmont Park

A photograph of August Belmont walking with others, most likely including his wife, in Belmont Park in Brewster, Massachusetts.

Date: 1915

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354050

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.050

Railroad Draw Bridge, Cape Cod Canal

1 photograph

Date: 1936

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354052

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.051

Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod Canal, 1938

1 photograph

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354053

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.052

Cape Cod Canal from the Bourne Bridge

1 photograph

Date: 1936

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354054

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.053

"Alert" at the Cape Cod Company's Dock, Sandwich.

The "Alert" docked at the Cape Cod Company's dock in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354055

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.055

Photograph of a tugboat, Bourne, Canal.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354056

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.054

Photograph of a crane rescuing a sunken tugboat

Caption states, "Heavy duty crane prepares to lift a tugboat that sank Monday into the Cape Cod Canal. Attempts to raise the boat so far have been unsuccessful." Photographed by Ted Gartland.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354057

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.056

Photograph "Up From the Deep"

Herald staff photo by Calvin Campbell. The caption reads, " UP FROM THE DEEP - Barnacled freighter Arizona Sword, raised from the bottom of the Cape Cod Canal where it had rested more than a year after being sunk in a collision, arrived by tow at East Boston's Tidewater Docks yesterday. The ship bea...

Date: 1952

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354058

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.057

Photograph of Locked Tankers, Cape Cod Canal

Boston Traveler staff photographer John Landers Jr., shows the bow of a 435 foot freighter in portside stern of loaded oil tanker at the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. There are two additional freighters in the forgeound including the S. S. American Pilot.

Date: 1965

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354059

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.058

Photograph of the the Eastern Steamship Lines "Belfast" run into a railroad bridge at the Cape

Photographer's stamp is illegible.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 354060

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.059

David Hanson photographic collection

Collection of eight negatives and eight black and white prints of the interior and exterior of the Gropius House, dated August 17, 1969.

Date: 1969

Collection: David Hanson photographic collection

GUSN: 354068

Ref. Code: PC073

Old time gardens, newly set forth by Alice Morse Earle, a book of the sweet o' the year, The Macmillan Company, New York, New York

The author has woven history, descriptions and anecdotes to chronicle gardens new and historic from New England to other parts of the country. There are notewothy chapters on colonial gardens and gardens in poetry.

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354073

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.204

Anthony J. Tambone Jr. house, Lynnfield, Mass.

Archtectural drawings for a house for Mr. Anthony J. Tambone in Lynfield, Mass. (commission #2589)

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354074

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2589

Wingate Loyd house, Cotuit, Mass.

Architectural drawings for alterations and additions to a house for Mr. and Mrs. Wingate Lloyd in Cotuit, Mass. (commission #2587).

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354075

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2587

Frank Worth house, New London, N.H.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Worth in New London, NH (Commission # 2591).

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354076

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2590

Peter LeSaffre house, North Andover, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Peter LeSaffre in North Andover, Mass. (commission #2591).

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354078

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2591

Dean Comeau house, Concord, N.H.

Architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Comeau in Concord, Mass. (Commission #2593).

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354082

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2593

Bright Coves development, New Seabury, Mass.

15 black and white photographs of multiple buildings for Bright Coves development in New Seabury, Massachusetts. Commission dating from 19641-1963 corresponsd to the images. Commissions are 1841, 1893, and 1893-A.. Images are of interior and exterior of structure.

Date: 1941-1963

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

GUSN: 354479

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.BrightCoves

Trade card, Universal Fashion Company, Mrs. E.A.W. Rouse, agency for the Universal Fashion Company's perfect-fitting patterns, Bragg's Building, Centre Street, Bath, Maine

Rouse deals in fashionable millinery and fancy goods. She also has a business in hair switches, curls, fronts and wigs. The Universal Fashion Company is advertising an "Album of Fashions," 64 pages with over 1,000 illustrations. In the card illustration a young woman observes a broken milk jug at he...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354480

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.027

Popular small homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Potential customers can choose from the 40 designs described in the catalog. In the item cover a family views a home. The plans are available through The Plainville Lumber & Coal Co., building materials, at 26 Pierce Street in Plainville, Connecticut.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354482

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.231

Multi-level homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The plans described feature play rooms, garages, laundries, and terraces. Customers will receive blueprints, specifications, and plans that are availabe as shown or reversed. The plans are available from J.G. Deering & Son, building materials since 1866, 14 Elm Street, Biddeford, Maine.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354483

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.232

Low cost homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The catalog describes 58 homes which can be financed through the Federal Housing Administration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354487

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.233

Economy-bilt homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The 54 homes described can be financed through the Federal Housing Administration. In the cover illustration a mother and daughter walk down the sidewalk in front of a house. The plans are available through J.G. Deering & Son, lumber, 14 Elm Street, Biddeford, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354488

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.234

Minimum-cost homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The catalog has 22 designs and 44 plans for prospective homeowners. The plans are available from Edwin K. Greer Co., lumber, mason supplies, paints, hardware, 57 Main Street, Wareham, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354489

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.235

Priggen steel garages and steel buildings for every purpose, Priggen Steel Garage Company, Inc., 1 Carleton Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Portable building products are described for customers. The cover title reads "Priggen portable garages & buildings."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354490

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.236

Popular Cape Cod colonial homes, new ideas by small home architects, Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, Rhode Island

A variety of designs are offered to meet the requirements of the Federal Housing Administration and local building departments. The plans are available through Dunning Lumber Co., materials for home needs, 1559 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354491

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.237

Buildings of distinction, save time, save money, save worry, Pope & Cottle Company, Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, Mass.; 515 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

The catalog has cottages, log cabins, community buildings, playhouses, garages, gas stations, and greenhouses. The cover title reads "A modern way to build."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354492

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.238

Homes you can easily own, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago. Illinois

The plans are available through Genesee Lumber & Coal Co., Inc., Franklin Street, Batavia, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354493

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.239

Low cost of dignity and beauty, use plate glass, Plate Glass Manufacturers of America, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The benefits of using plate glass in home construction are described for potential customers.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354495

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.036

Trade card for unidentified business, location unknown, 1872

Two women watch a monkey present a drum to a small child while a male figure plays a horn instrument in the card image. The group is in a wheat field. The card margins have calendars for September and October 1872.

Date: 1872

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.007

Home of homes, Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, Rhode Island

The plans are available through Palma Lumber Company, 1502 Curry Road, Schenectady, New York. Palma Lumber carries masons supplies, hardware, Du Pont Paints, and Johns-Manville Roofng.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354499

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.240

Eastern homes of moderate cost, new ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Customers will receive blueprints, specifications, and plans that are availabe as shown or reversed. The plans are available through J.W. White Co., Whitco building materials, 45-47 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, Maine.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354501

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.241

New, practical, selected homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Text on the cover reads, "Plan book of the month from our complete home planning library." The plans are available from Watson Lumber Company, Troy, Illinois. The second copy has the following text on the front cover: "H.C. Pond Lumber Co., 45 Oxford Street, Auburn, Mass.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354502

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.242

Petite homes of budget appeal, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

There are 100 homes for the customer to select from in this catalog. The plans are available from W.J. & E.R. Young, building materials, 861 E. Church Street, Elmira, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354503

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.243

Trade card, suitors not in favor with the old man should wear celluloid, waterproof collars, cuffs, and short bosoms, location unknown, undated

A father sprays water on his weeping daughter's suitor. The card verso describes methods of cleaning the clothing pieces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.026

Trade card, Charles F. Adams, manufacturer and importer of and instalment dealer in Atlantic and other wringers, Erie, Pennsylvania

Adams carried silverware, clocks, rugs, carpet sweepers, curtains, lamps and other household necessities. The card illustration promotes Atlantic wringers. The man in the card image carries a sled on his back and suggests a ride to the woman who has completed her laundry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.04.02.004

Excelsior! This is a certificate of fifty merits presented to Charlie W. Lord for good conduct from Alice M. Bradstreet, teacher, c1876, 1889

The document is copyrighted 1876.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.018

Trade card, J.H. Bufford, lithographer, 490 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Water is sprayed on a building fire in the card illustration. Text on the seal reads "Awarded to J.H. Bufford for Lithography, Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.02.019

Trade card, Crump washable paper hangings in oil colors, J.H. & J.P. Thayer, 658 Main Street, Cambridgeport, Mass.

1 trade card : color illustration

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.010

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, location unknown, 1879

A figure in tartan and an Uncle Sam figure in top hat and striped trousers carry a medal which reads "Republique Française," in the card image. There is a ship in the background. The caption reads "They Return." The card verso text reads "Prize medals awarded at Philadelphia 1876, Paris 1878 and 18...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.039