Historic New England

Two women of Hurd or Codman family (?)

Two young women, probably of the Hurd/Codman family. Image by pioneer New York daguerreotypist, Mathew B. Brady, who later sponsored photography of the Civil War. Gift of John Codman Sr.

Date: ca. 1854

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253766

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.063

James Henry Jewett (Professor and Captain)

Jewett, professor (and captain?) as a young man, with black cravat, vest and jacket and seated on upholstered chair. Oversize case. From the Jewett House collection.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253767

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.064

Mary van Voorlis Robinson

mature woman with bonnet, brooch, lace collar, dark dress; bonnet and fabric which drapes over table tinted in pink; brooch and wedding band tinted in gold

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253768

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.065

Mary van Voorlis Robinson

mature woman with bonnet, plaid collar and brooch, dark dress, chain at midriff; probably half plate image

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253769

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.066

Men standing near fence

very damaged view of two men standing in front of a high fence, both wearing dark coats and dark top hats; man at right holds reigns of horse

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253770

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.067

Eight men at work

very damaged group portrait of 8 men at work [some holding rifles ?]

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253771

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.068

Pioneer Market

Damaged image of two-story brick building with sign "pioneer market"; three men and a horse at lower level; two men stand on upper balcony.

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253772

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.069

Seated man with dark jacket and pants

man (30s) [possibly member of Codman/Bradlee family] seated with arm resting on side table, with dark jacket and pants with pattern fabric; image by John Plumbe Jr., a maverick daguerreotypist who operated an extensive chain during the 1840s

Date: 1840s

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253773

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.070

Harvard Men (John Quincy Adams and Theodore Chase)

Group portrait featuring four young men, probably from Harvard College, standing with top hats on the occasion of their graduation. Theodore Chase is second from right. Another man may be John Quincy Adams.

Date: 1853

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253774

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.071

Painting or engraving of a man

photographic copy of a painting or engraving depicting a mature man, possibly a member of the Codman/Bradlee family

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253775

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.072

Samuel Westcott, Abby V. Westcott, and Edward V. Westcott

Samuel Westcott (58) flanked by his children [?], Abby (11) and Edward (9)

Date: 1849

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253776

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.073

George Barr and Elizabeth Lawrence (grandfather and grandmother Barr)

George Barr with dark cravat, waistcoat and coat and holding top hat, seated next to Elizabeth Lawrence with dress, gloves, bonnet and dark velvet shawl with fringe on their wedding trip. From Barrett House collection.

Date: ca.1860

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253777

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.074

Man with cravat and jacket

man (30s) with dark cravat and jacket

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253778

Ref. Code: PC005.D02.075

Portrait of Henry Thurston Chace, seated, facing front, location unknown, undated

Henry Thurston Chace is seated with a firefighter's coat and hat, both marked with the number 6; the hat also reads "Water Witch."

Date: ca. 1860

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253779

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.001

Susan Ella Austin

Susan Ella Austin (13-15) standing near a side table and holding a guitar. Gift of Edgar J. Rollins.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253780

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.002

John Robbins (1823-1895)

Exterior view showing a horse-drawn wagon with the driver in the foreground; a church and town are visible in the distant background.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253781

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.003

Greek Revival House built by Levi Green

Exterior view of the house of Levi Green, Hinsdale, New Hampshire, showing the facade and a woman and girl seated on the porch. Green was a successful New Hampshire cooper.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253782

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.004

House and barn

Exterior view showing residence and nearby farm buildings; surrounding property visible in the foreground.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253783

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.005

Five men with table and book

five young men: 3 seated, 2 standing; in the foreground is a table with an open book on it; case [and image ?] made by John Plumbe Jr.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253784

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.006

Unidentified man and woman

Man and woman, both in their late 20's. They may be husband and wife.

Date: ca. 1860

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253785

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.007

James Buchanan

Deteriorated portrait of James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States. Gift of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253786

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.008

Eliza S. Morton Quincy

Photographic copy of painting depicting Eliza Quincy as a young woman.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253787

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.009

Mrs. Jesse Sumner (Harriet Coffin), approximately age 76, and granddaughter Hattie Appleton, approximately age 10

Tall girl (10-12) standing next to a seated mature woman holding a fan. The girl holds a basket in her hand. Same image as D.4.015.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253788

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.010

Mary Frazier Curtis

Portrait of a women standing and leaning one arm on an elevated side table. Her drapery and lace sleeves are arranged in a stunning flow of contrasting fabrics and colors.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253789

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.011

Martha Webster Seaver

Martha Webster Seaver at age 19, when she married Wlater Herbert Cowing. Her scarf is tinted pink. Gift of Mrs. George D. Latimer.

Date: 1853-09-06

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253790

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.012

Aunt Brewer

Woman, identified as "Aunt Brewer," seated with a book in her lap. Case made by William Shew.

Date: ca. 1849

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253791

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.013

Unidentified man and woman

A man and a woman shown side-by-side in an unusual double mat format. Possibly two 1/8 plates framed together with double oval window mat; possibly taken with a camera designed to make multiple exposures on a single plate.

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253792

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.014

Woman and girl with flowers

tall girl (10-12) holds a basket of flowers and offers one to the seated woman next to her who holds a fan in her lap; See also D.4.010

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253793

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.015

Unidentified elderly couple

Elderly couple seated with hands folded in lap; the women wears spectacles and a bonnet.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253794

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.016

Franklin Haven (1804-1893)

Distinguished-looking man (30s), seated in profile with a closed book in his lap.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253795

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.017

Mary Endicott

Mart Endicott as an elderly woman without teeth, seated in high backed chair. Gift of Thorndale H. Endicott.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253796

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.018

Mary Waits Coffin Pease (1807-1901)

Mature woman with melancholy expression, resting arm on side table.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253797

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.019

Dane Appleton and Samuel Hastings Marrett

Marrett twins with their arms around each others shoulders.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253798

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.020

Unidentified woman

Woman seated with arm resting on side table.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253799

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.021

Mrs. Octavious Howe and Mary Hubbard Howe

Mother and daughter (4-5), both with ringletted hair.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865

GUSN: 253800

Ref. Code: PC005.D04.022

Standard Electric Time systems, catalogue no. 35, The Standard Electric Time Co., Springfield, Mass.

The Company manufactures and distributes clocks for schools, businesses, factories and train stations. The item is a photocopy of the original.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.011

Woven floor covering, retail sales manual, published by Mohawk Carpet Mills, Amsterdam, New York

The manufacturing process for different types of carpets is described in the manual. Motifs in carpet design and furniture periods are explained through text and a chronology. There is a section on how to handle complaints for sales personnel.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314810

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.021

Retailer's 1921 trade-mark directory, Shoe retailer, supplement to the issue of March 19, 1921, volume 118, no. 12, The Shoe Retailer Co., 166 Essex Street, Boston, Mass.

The supplement is an alphabetical list of the trade names and brands of shoes and leather used by U.S. shoe manufacturers, jobbers and tanners. "The Shoe retailer" has incorporated two other periodicals, "The shoeman" and "Boots and shoes weekly."

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314814

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.011

Catalog of building stones, compiled by The International Cut Stone Contractors' and Quarrymen's Association, 40 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

Building stones are described in text and color photographs. There is a directory of dealers by state. The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Building is on page 41. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 8 1954."

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314816

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.009

Trane heat cabinets, The Trane Company, LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Concealed heating units are described for potential customers.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314818

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.022

Dream and a promise, kitchens, Whitehead Metal Producsts Company of New York, Inc., New York, New York

1 trade catalog : color illustrations ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314822

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.056

Floor covering salesman's manual, by The Floor Covering Advertising Club, New York, written and compiled by Ralph Richmond, New York, New York

The history, types and care and cleaning of carpets and rugs is described for sales personnel. There are sections on linoleum, selling to women and advertising. Text on the cover reads "Presented by Charles P. Cochrane Company."

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314833

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.022

How to make rooms color perfect with the new Nairn Color Correlation Plan, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey

Nairn linoleum is promoted using examples from three redesigned homes. A postcard is included for customer help and contact.

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.012

Eye value and property value are enhanced by Vitrolite bathrooms & kitchens, Vitrolite Division, Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company, 208 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Vitrolite is a structural glass for decorating bathroom and kitchen walls. The product is carried by the Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., 261 to 287 A Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314835

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.022

How to transform outdated furniture, Du Pont suggests 101 ways to make new things from old, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

Cape Cod artist Peter Hunt provides guidance in refurbishing old furniture items with Du Pont paint.

Date: 1943

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314838

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.063

Bossert houses, the most practical, efficient and economical solution of the problems of the home builder, 1919 edition, Louis Bossert & Sons, Inc., Brooklyn, New York

Models and floor plans of the prefabricated houses are presented for potential customers. Fold out pages show the construction details. There is a customer list and a service blank in the back of the catalog.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314839

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.106

Practical homes: thirty designs of interesting homes built for less than $5,500, Complete Building Show Co., Grand Central Palace, New York, New York

Text on the front cover reads, "These designs were selected by a jury of prominent architects from drawings submitted in a national competition for the best dwelling constructed in the past two years at a cost not exceeding $5,500." The competition was done in connection with the Second National Com...

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314841

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.107

General catalogue of Jacobson & Co., 241 East 44th Street, New York, New York, 1915

Group photographs display the items for sale with accompanying prices. The cover title reads "Architectural and decorative ornaments."

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314844

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.013

Trow & Holden stone cutting tools, catalog 16, 45 South Main Street, Barre, Vermont

The machine and hand tools carried by the business are described in the catalog. Images of the factory are on the back cover. A tool glossary is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.018

Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series Volume Three, The Store

Building facades and storefronts done in architectural terracotta are described.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314873

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.012

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