Historic New England

Wardrobe #13570 / 54703

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314515

Ref. Code: CC010.005.184

Chest of Tray Drawers #7791

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314516

Ref. Code: CC010.005.185

Bookcase #13002

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314517

Ref. Code: CC010.005.186

Black-and-white photograph of a bookcase. Chippendale bombé bookcase-on-chest has upper cabinet with two narrow recessed sections flanking a larger center section; Top of chest has fretwork; finials at each end; and center finial between c-shaped scrolls. Upper case has muntins forming arches on th...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314518

Ref. Code: CC010.005.187

China Cabinet #0 / 290

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314519

Ref. Code: CC010.005.188

China Cabinet #7511

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314520

Ref. Code: CC010.005.189

China Cabinet #13116

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314521

Ref. Code: CC010.005.190

China Cabinet #12953

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314522

Ref. Code: CC010.005.191

Cabinet #8412

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314523

Ref. Code: CC010.005.192

China Cabinet #12703

Black-and-white photograph of china cabinet. Neoclassical-style china cabinet has tall rectangular case; frieze with branch veneer and carved ornamentation including rosettes and a basket of flowers with garlands; glass doors with muntins forming a geometric pattern; free standing columns on sides o...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314524

Ref. Code: CC010.005.193

China Cabinet #70

Black-and-white photograph of china cabinet. China cabinet has D-shape; an overhanging top with molded edge; glass doors; and four tapered square legs with inlaid stringing and brass cuffs. Interior has three adjustable wood shelves. Handwritten notes on page include" wood type, dimensions and A. H....

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314525

Ref. Code: CC010.005.194

Bookcase on Stand #7811

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314526

Ref. Code: CC010.005.195

Chest #13198

Black-and-white photograph of a chest. Rectangular chest has flat overhanging top with molded edge; case with cabinet above two tiers of two drawers each; recessed panels on cabinet and drawer fronts and sides of case; molded base with bracket feet; two ring pulls on each drawer; and bold sawtooth i...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314527

Ref. Code: CC010.005.196

Renaissance Revival-style Chest #11461

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314528

Ref. Code: CC010.005.197

Cabinet of Tray Drawers #12475

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314529

Ref. Code: CC010.005.198

Chest #13182

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314530

Ref. Code: CC010.005.199

Renaissance Revival-Style Chest #13497 / 54498

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314531

Ref. Code: CC010.005.200

Mayflower Transit, Mayflower Transit, Inc., P.O. Box 26150, Fenton, Missouri

The folder contains the following items: 1)Mayflower Transit Moving Passport; 2)The Mayflower Advantage; 3)Trust Your Treasures to Mayflower Transit; 4)Moving?; 5)Mayflower Transit Trade Shows; 6)On the Move, volume 3, issue 2, summer 1995; 7) Mayflower World, July 1985. "Mayflower World" has a cove...

Date: 1996

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314535

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.046

Antique hardware, from Old Mansions Co., Boston, Mass.

Various types of hardware are promoted by the business, including doorknobs, light fixtures, paneling, mantels and stained glass. One page refers to the razing of South Station and states that the material will be available to collectors.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314537

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.014

Russwin Hardware, Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., New Britain, Connecticut

Door handles, knobs and door checks are described in the item. The hardware is carried by Chandler & Barber Co., 122-124 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314539

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.008

Chemex products for the chemist's kitchen, Chemex Corporation, 41 Murray Street, New York, New York

Chemex coffeemakers, carafes and filter papers are described.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314542

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.045

Feet and their clothing, Dr. Kahler Shoe Store, Park Square Bldg., St. James Avenue & Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The construction of Kahler shoes is described with styles for men and women. The item states that Abraham Lincoln, Warren G. Harding and John D. Rockefeller wore Kahler shoes.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314544

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.009

How to redecorate and refinish furniture, windows, doors, floors, walls & baseboards, ceilings, exterior house walls, boats, airplanes, prepared by Star Bronze Co., Alliance, Ohio

The use of Zip-Strip, Zip-Guard, Zip-Sander and Zip-Kleen to refinish household items is described.

Date: 1962

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314546

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.030

Short talk tree surgery, R.E. Henderson & Co., foresters and tree surgeons, 9 Story Avenue, Beverly, Mass.

Text and photographs describe the process for repairing trees.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314548

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.010

Amana complete guide to food freezing, by Ann MacGregor, Amana Refrigeration, Inc., Amana, Iowa

The guide covers meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, game, vegetables, fruit, eggs and prepared foods.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314550

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.046

Renaissance Revival-style Chest #13508 / 54483

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314552

Ref. Code: CC010.005.201

Pianoforte or Square Harpsichord #13769 / 55106

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314553

Ref. Code: CC010.005.202

Overmantel Mirror #3223

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314554

Ref. Code: CC010.005.203

Overmantel Mirror #12355

Black-and-white photograph of a mirror. Classical Revival-style rectangular overmantel mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; cornice with bead molding followed by molding with interlaced pattern; four fluted pilasters; molded base; and gilded surf...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314555

Ref. Code: CC010.005.204

Wall Mirror #7605

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314556

Ref. Code: CC010.005.205

Wall Mirror #126

Black-and-white photograph of a mirror. Rectangular pier mirror has molded frame with carved rosettes in each corner; central oval cartouche with female profile on top; carved cascading ribbon and foliage garlands around cartouche; and gilded surface. Handwritten notes on page include dimensions and...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314557

Ref. Code: CC010.005.206

Wall Mirror #7668

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314558

Ref. Code: CC010.005.207

Wall Mirror #7605

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314559

Ref. Code: CC010.005.208

Overmantel Mirror #12355 and Mantel #3460

Black-and-white photograph of overmantel mirror and fireplace mantel. Rectangular overmantel mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; cornice with bead molding followed by molding with interlaced pattern; four fluted pilasters; molded base; and gilde...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314560

Ref. Code: CC010.005.209

Mantel and Chimney Piece

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314561

Ref. Code: CC010.005.210

Armstrong's standard rugs, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Pattern samples are shown for prospective customers. The product is available from Collamore's Linoleum Shop, 109 Center Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316886

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.013

Ray Oil Burners fully automatic pressure atomizing for light oil, unit H, The Ray Oil Burner Co., 401-499 Bernal Avenue, San Francisco, California

Models and their specifications are described in the item. The Company's Atlantic Seaboard Division is at 629 Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316887

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.027

New silent guardian of home heating comfort! by Cleveland Toridheet, Model F Wall Flame Oil Burner with exclusive Nu-Ropeller, Cleveland Steel Products Corporation, 7306 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

The advantages and specifications of the product are described. It is available from Loring Oil Company, 779 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316890

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.028

Vicrtex wall coverings, architects, designers and decorators reference file, L.E. Carpenter and Company, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The company manufactures vinyl wall coverings in three dimensional textures with fadeproof colors and original designs. Vicrtex fabrics are electronically fused to a cotton backing. A business card is stapled inside the front cover.Text on the front cover reads "A.I.A. File No. 28-C." The Vicrtex Sa...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316904

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.032

Go through the looking glass with Al and Alice, join them in their search for the ideal in automatic heating equipment, General Electric Oil-fired Boiler, General Electric Company, Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1948

The features and specifications of the oil burner are described for potential customers. Alice and other characters illustrated by John Tenniel from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass" are used in the item.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316924

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.036

Spring time is fountain time, order that new fountain today, scoop up the profits with the best tools and accessories, United Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Co., 418 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine

Soda fountains and other restaurant equipment and furniture are described. The Company has a salesroom in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316927

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.062

Summer living, featuring cottages, log cabins, piers, boat houses, tourist cabins, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Floor plans, drawings and descriptions are provided for summer homes. Portland Lumber at 849 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine can provide assistance.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316928

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.116

Small homes keyed to the times, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The homes, with floor plans, are designed for various family budgets. Portland Lumber at 849 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine can provide assistance.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316929

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.117

Maine home builder, volume 1, number 1, Howard R. Washburn, publisher and editor, 234A Middle Street, Portland, Maine

The issue has short articles on painting, mortgages and kitchens. There are ads for businesses involved in home construction. The front cover has the seal for the National Association of Home Builders of the Unites States.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316932

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.118

Portland home owner, January February 1948, Maine Savings Bank, 244 Middle Street, Portland, Maine

Home designs and floor plans are provided along with housekeeping tips. There are ads for local businesses.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.119

Home life, November 1948, Casco Homestead Savings and Loan Association, 431 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

Home tips, hobbies and children are the focus of short pieces in the issue.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.120

Minimum property requirements for properties of one or two living units located in the state of Maine, FHA form no. 2228, revised October 1946, National Housing Agency, Federal Housing Administration, Bangor Insuring Office, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

Construction, heating, plumbing, sanitation and electric specifications are described for Maine housing.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.121

Indian Head Motel Resort, U.S. Route 3 & Interstate 93, Lincoln, New Hampshire

The resort has an indoor pool, jacuzzi, saunas and tennis courts. A map and table of distances is shown on the brochure verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.014

Welcome traveler to Olde Tavern Motel, Old Tavern Motel, Inc., Orleans, Cape Cod, Mass.

Text on the brochure reads "The Olde Tavern Hotel is built around the South Wing of the original Higgins' Tavern, operated from 1829 to 1861 by Capt. Simeon Higgins, one of the area's leading packet captains." A separate reservation blank has season and off-season rates written in ink.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.036

Hyannis Harborview Motel, 213 Ocean Street, Hyannis, Mass.

The brochure has photographs of the property amenities and a map. There is a separate reservation request form.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.037

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