Historic New England

Coasters: Cape Cod

One set of white coasters with a blue map of Cape Cod Bay.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324256

Ref. Code: MS028.03.095

Key Fob: The Pageant of Cape Cod

One key fob with a sliver toned metal buckle, a black strap, and gold toned fob with a relief of a sea captain with the ocean, seagulls, and a lighthouse in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324257

Ref. Code: MS028.03.201

Ribbon: Cape Cod Pomona Grange No. 24

One green ribbon with gold tassle and Americab flag and wheat shaft ornamentation.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324258

Ref. Code: MS028.03.371

Trade card, boys' overcoats for Christmas and New Years, presents at the Old South Clothing House, 315 & 317 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

A Santa Claus figure carries a pack of toys on his back in the card image.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.02.01.015

Columbia valentine, compliments of Pope Mf'g Co., 79 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

Pope has a cycling catalog available for free to customers. A couple cycles through a winter landscape in the image. Pope has branches in New York City and Chicago.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.007

Brochure, just outside, the luxury of perfect comfort and unfailing service awaits you, Milburn Light Electric, The Milburn Wagon Co., Toledo, Ohio

The automobile features are described for customers. It is available at E.Y. Stimpson, distributor, 530 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.010

Wooden Nickel: Cape Cod Festival of Strawberries

One wooden nickel souvenir for the Cape Cod festival of strawberries in Falmouth.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324265

Ref. Code: MS028.03.510

Stamps: Old Home Week

Two yellow commemorative stamps with blue ink celebrating Old Home Week and the Cape Cod Canal bridge dedication in August.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324266

Ref. Code: MS028.03.405

Decorative medal: sounvenir of Cape Cod, Mass.

A decorative medal souvenir of Cape Cod with a fireplace in the center and iconic scenes of Cape Cod.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324267

Ref. Code: MS028.03.225

Miniature Images: In and Around North Falmouth, Mass.

Souvenir booklet of folded minature images from around North Falmouth, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324268

Ref. Code: MS028.03.235

Cape Cod Cranberries: brown paper bags with recipes (2)

Small brown paper bags with cranberry recipes printed on it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324269

Ref. Code: MS028.03.045

Photographs: Negatives

1 negative

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324270

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034

Photographic Negative: Sailing in the Bay. Camp Cowasset. North Falmouth, Mass.

A negative depicting a sailboat and passengers sailing in Cape Cod Bay at Camp Cowasset in Nortj Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324271

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034.001

Photomechanical Photo Albums

3 photo albums

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324272

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035

Photomechanical Photo Album: Cape Cod snap shots

One small snap shot album of Cape Cod related photographs including the canal, ships, lighthouses, and area sights, put together by the Bourne Historical Society.

Date: 1926

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324273

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.001

Photomechanical Photo Album: Along Shore at Buzzards Bay

A photo-gravures album of Buzzards Bay and vicinity.

Date: 1896

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324275

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.002

Photomechanical Photo Album: A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal

A photomechanical album of the Cape Cod Canal and its construction. Selected views showing the new inland waterway and its making.

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324276

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.003

Snap Shot book - Souvenir of Cape Cod, Mass. (blank)

A blank snap shoot souvenir album featuring Nobska Light, Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the cover.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324277

Ref. Code: MS028.03.385

Regulations for the use of the Public Library of the city of Boston, adopted Feb. 24th, 1869, amended June 14th, 1870, Alfred Mudge & Son, city printers, 24 School Street, Boston, Mass.

Policies and procedures for the use of books and periodicals within the library and for home use are described in detail.

Date: 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.005

Card, Jones Library, Amherst, Mass.

Text on the card reads "The Jones Library extends a cordial welcome to all strangers and visitors, and invites them to use the Library whenever convenient. The latest and best books, current magazines, and daily newspapers from eight cities are available." The Library hours are included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.006

Rules, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine

Libray hours, fines and policies covering the use of books are described in the item.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324282

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.007

Postcard, fine notice, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine

The fine notice postcard has the Library regulations governing fines and the name of the librarian, S.M. Watson.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324283

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.008

Trade card, Stephen Berry, book, card and job printer, No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine

Stephen Berry wrote books on the Freemasons. The card verso has the regulations of the Portland Public Library.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.032

Trade card for the Boston Rubber Shoe Co., Boston, Mass., 1898

The image is captioned "What matter how the storm behaves, what matter how the north wind raves. The deepest drifts she boldly braves, with her Storm Slippers." The card verso is stamped "From the World's Fair Exhibit of the Boston Rubber Shoe Co." The card is copyrighted 1893 by G.H. Buek & Co. Lit...

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.03.027

Trade card, Charles W. Mitchell, insurance, all kinds, 60 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.

The image caption reads "Night before Christmas." In the image Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse decorate a Christmas tree with Huey, Dewey and Louie watching in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.025

Trade cards, Gold Coin Stoves & Ranges, Chicago Stove Works, Chicago, Illinois

An illustration and description of the Gold Coin Range, new for 1893, is on the card verso. Text on the card reads "For sale by C.L. Stewart." A medal image with a woman's head, the word "Liberty" and the year 1889 is on the front of the card.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.027

Richardson one-pipe heaters, catalogue no. 153, Richardson & Boynton Co., manufacturers, 260 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Images and features of the one-pipe heaters are described for customers. The catalog is designed as a self contained envelope with a flap that can be folded over and sealed. The business has an office at 98 Federal Street in Boston.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324301

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.040

Stereographs

1 steroscopr

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324302

Ref. Code: MS028.04.036

Sterograph: Plymouth Monument and Cape Cod Canal, 1937

A sterograph of the Plymouth Monument on one side adn the Cape Cod Canal on the other, from 1937.

Date: 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324304

Ref. Code: MS028.04.036.001

Cape Cod snap shot, undated.

A black-and-white snap shot of the Cape Cod Canal from the early 1940s.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324305

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.014

Thanksgiving and Christmas 1910, Standard Mail Order Company, 243 to 247 Seventeenth Street, New York, New York

The catalog has women's clothing items from undergarments to overcoats. There is a loose postcard and an order form for customers.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324308

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.032

Photograph of a train in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

A photograph of a train taken in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on May 14, 138.

Date: 1938-05-13

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324306

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.015

Cape Cod Canal photograph

One photograph of the Cape Cod Canal. Number 62 written on verso. Possibly taken during the construction of the canal and possibly a photographic postcard.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324309

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.016

Capture the sun with B & G Hydro-Flo Heating, Bell & Gossett Company, Morton Grove, Illinois

The features of the radiant heating are described for customers.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324310

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.041

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

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