Historic New England

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has rectangular caned back; straight crest rail with concave corners and center rectangular plaque; straight stiles and lower rail; curved shaped arms flowing from top of stiles into curved continuous arm supports...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 307999

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.055.002

"Chair "A""

Design drawing titled "Chair "A"" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has molded heart-shaped back with molded teardrop-shaped ribs rising from lunette at base; flat curved arms with continuous curved arm supports; seat with serpentine front, over-the-ra...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308000

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.055.003

"Arm Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has serpentine crest rail with rounded ears; pierced vasiform splat; shaped stiles; flat shaped arms with curved handholds; continuous curved arm supports; upholstered sl...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308001

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.055.004

Easy Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has serpentine crest rail with carved bowknot ornament at center; high flaring arms with curved arm supports ending in carved scrolls at top and rectangular blocks with carved acanthus leaves at bottom; molded...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308002

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.055.005

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has rectangular crest rail which rolls at top and is inscribed "R F C to / [?] / 1881;" pierced splat composed of two crisscrossed polo mallets with dangling slings and three polo balls; lower rail composed of two...

Date: 1881

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

GUSN: 308003

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.056.001

"Arm Chair at Large Table"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair at Large Table" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep crest rail with gently arched top; rectangular stiles below crest; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; and straight lower rail; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and singl...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308004

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.056.002

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered back with serpentine crest and shaped sides; shaped curved arms with foliate-carved scrolled handholds; continuous arm supports with carved foliage; upholstered seat with serpentine front; si...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308005

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.056.003

"Arm Chair "A""

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair "A" of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail which flares back; caned rectangular back panel; straight lower back rail; shaped stiles; shaped arms which flow from top of stiles into continuous arm sup...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308006

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.056.004

"Chair of Cherry Cane Seat & Back"

Design drawing titled "Chair of Cherry Cane Seat & Back" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Arm chair has molded crest rail with rounded back and which flows into continuous arms with foliate-carved scrolled handholds; molded curved arm supports; caned curved back and side...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308007

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.056.005

"Chair"

Design drawing titled "Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style klismos arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail which curves back; pierced splat composed of carved scrolls and rosettes; lower back rail with two thin slats joined by small hourglass shapes; curv...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308008

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.056.006

"Painted Grey Chair of Cherry"

Design drawing titled "Painted Grey Chair of Cherry" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Arm chair has large rectangular back with straight crest rail and stiles carved with bellflowers and a geometric molding; carved foliate ornament atop crest rail; curved arms with scroll...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308009

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.001

"Easy Chair"

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has fully upholstered rectangular back, straight arms, and seat; single row of metal tacks along all upholstered edges; continuous square stiles and rear legs; continuous square arm supports and fro...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308010

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.002

"Modern French Chair"

Design drawing titled "Modern French Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; top plan of seat is also provided. Armchair has caned back with curved crest rail, sides and lower rail; scrolling foliate carving on crest and lower rails; shaped arms with curved handholds; cur...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308011

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.003

Windsor Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sack-back Windsor arm chair has arched crest rail above six spindles and pierced splat; horizontal arm bow with six spindles and vasiform- and ring-turned arm supports; shaped saddle seat; splayed turned legs; and turned H-...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308012

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.004

Caned Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has continuous bow back rail and rounded caned back; shaped arms which roll outward; curved arm supports; caned sides; caned seat with rounded back and slightly bowed front; straight seat rails with rosette-car...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308015

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.005

"Arm Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown; half plan of top view is also provided. Arm chair has slanting upholstered back; curvilinear stiles which flare outaward at top and flow into arms, seat rails and legs; arms terminating at seat rail in lar...

Date: 1907-01-31

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

GUSN: 308016

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.006

Easy Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has fully upholstered rectangular back, rolled upholstered arms; shaped arm supports with carved volutes at top; upholstered rectangular seat; single row of metal tacks along all upholstered edges; straight se...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308017

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.007

"Arm Chair of Mhg."

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair of Mhg." rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; top plan of seat is also provided. Bow-back Windsor arm chair has curved crest rail above seven spindles with turned ends; horizontal arm bow with rolled handholds above six spindles; columnar arm supports; s...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308018

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.057.008

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has slanting caned back; flared rectangular crest rail with painted or inlaid panels and circular medallion; curvilinear stiles which flare outward at top and flow into arms, seat rails and rear legs; arms term...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308019

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.001

"Easy Chair"

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has shaped arched crest rail with carved scrolls and rocaille ornament at center; continuous shaped arms which curve downwards; cyma-curve arm supports with foliate scolls at top; upholstered back, sid...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308020

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.002

"3 Arm Chairs"

Design drawing titled "3 Arm Chairs" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has upholstered semicircular back; short arms curving into vasiform- and ring-turned arm supports; upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; straight seat rails; raked squa...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308021

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.003

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail; square stiles abutting underside of crest rail; solid trapezoidal splat; shaped arms with scrolled handholds; square arm supports; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308022

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.006

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has flattened curved crest rail above a caned back; straight lower back rail; straight arms which roll outward above caned sides; molded curved arm supports with carved volutes at ends; upholstered seat; straig...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308024

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.004

Windsor Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sack-back Windsor arm chair has arched crest rail above eight spindles and solid splat; horizontal arm bow above twelve spindles; vasiform- and ring-turned arm supports; shaped saddle seat; splayed rear legs; splayed tur...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308026

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.005

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Transitional Queen Anne to Chippendale-style armchair has curved crest rail with large central carved shell; shaped stiles; pierced lyre-shaped splat with carved scrolls, crosshatching and foliage; shaped arms with foliate car...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308030

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.058.007

"Easy Chair"

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back with straight stiles, ball finials and deep tufted upholstered cushion; flat arms; short curved arm supports with carved foliate scroll; deep tufted upholstered seat cushion; s...

Date: 1880-1914

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

GUSN: 308038

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.059.001

"Tip Chair"

Design drawing titled "Tip Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back with straight stiles, pineapple finials and deep tufted upholstered cushion; flat arms; deep tufted upholstered seat cushion; front square arm supports continuing into front tap...

Date: 1880-1914

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

GUSN: 308039

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.059.002

"Hardwicke Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Hardwicke Chair of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back, shaped arms, and seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; carved scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with foliate carving; ex...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308045

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.060.001

"Easy Chair"

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has back with curved crest; shaped stiles flowing into arms and rear legs; rolled arms; deep T-shaped seat; front seat rail with concave lower side; straight side seat rails; front tapered square legs;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308047

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.060.002

"Easy Chair "A""

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair "A"" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has fully upholstered rectangular back, broad flat arms, and rectangular seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; columnar arm supports attached to rectangular blocks at base; and s...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308048

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.060.003

Easy Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has fully upholstered tall arched back and rectangular seat; shaped arms with large scrolled handholds and upholstered arm pads; arm supports with scrolled base and carved acanthus leaves; single row of large met...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308049

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.060.004

"Easy Chair of Dark Oak"

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair of Dark Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has fully upholstered rectangular back; shaped arms with large scrolled handholds and upholstered arm pads; continuous carved arm supports; upholstered sloping seat; single row of metal tac...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308056

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.060.005

"Stuffed Easy Chair"

Design drawing titled "Stuffed Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has slanted fully upholstered rectangular back; shaped arms with scrolled handholds and upholstered arm pads; columnar arm supports with ring turnings; rectangular upholstered seat; single row ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308057

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.060.006

Easy Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has slanted fully upholstered rectangular back; shaped stiles below back; curved arms with scrolled handholds; scrolled arm supports with carved acanthus leaves; rectangular fully upholstered seat; single row of ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308059

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.061.001

"Easy Chair in Reading Room"

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair in Reading Room" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has slanted fully upholstered rectangular back; square stiles below back continuing into square rear legs; curved arms continuing into square front legs; rectangular upholstered seat; s...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308060

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.061.002

Easy Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has slanted fully upholstered rectangular back; square stiles below back; shaped arms with carved rosettes on scrolled handholds; turned arm supports; rectangular fully upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308061

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.061.003

Easy Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rococo Revival-style easy chair has upholstered back with serpentine crest rail and large carved rocaille ornament at center; upholstered flaring wings and molded shaped stiles flowing into continuous arms; carved scrol...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 308062

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.061.004

Reward of Merit, 1802

This file contains one reward of merit for Miss Clap, inscribed by her instructor Joseph Gardener.

Date: 1802

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317846

Ref. Code: EP001.04.09

Reward of Merit, 1826

This file contains a hand-cut paper decoration. In ink: "Merit: this certifies that Miss Mary Dodge has excelled her classmates in spelling, Amos Baker." Fragile. Consult archivist if handling is necessary. Also present is an original SPNEA museum tag for Mary Dodge's rewards.

Date: 1826

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317847

Ref. Code: EP001.04.10

Correspondence and Miscellaneous Rewards of Merit

This folder contains pieces of correspondence between William Sumner Appleton and donors, an information tag from the original SPNEA museum, and one decorative pin fashioned after a gift from Queen Isabella to Christopher Columbus, possibly given as a reward of merit, along with a sheet explaining i...

Date: 1925-1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317848

Ref. Code: EP001.04.11

Reward of merit, Miss Nancy Stephens, Medford, Mass.

The text reads "The extreme neatness, constant application and undeviating rectitude which have during the whole season distinguished the conduct of Miss Nancy Stephens have secured to her the entire approbation and sincere affection of her friend and instructress H. Swan. H. Swan & T. Roses School,...

Date: 1812-11-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317851

Ref. Code: EP001.04.01.001

Huntington Avenue. Near Mass. Ave.

Opposite #271. Uptown Theatre, Repertory Theatre. Buildings, vehicles. Neg. Dark.

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317850

Ref. Code: PC066.023

Reward of merit, person unknown, location unknown

Printed text on the item reads "This certifies that John B. ... by diligence and good behaviour, merits the approbation of Friends and Instructors, M.A. Brown." Printed text at the bottom of the item reads "Sold by Chales Whipple, Bookseller, No. 4, State-street, Newboryport." In the illustration a ...

Date: 1821-1830

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317852

Ref. Code: EP001.04.02.001

Huntington Avenue

Street scene. Subway construction. Symphony Hall

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317853

Ref. Code: PC066.024

Huntington Avenue

At Opera Place. YMCA. Street Scene, trolley track construction

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317854

Ref. Code: PC066.025

Huntington Ave. Near Mass. Ave.

Chrs, buildings, Neg. Dark

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317855

Ref. Code: PC066.026

Lewis Wharf Area from the water; Barges Loaded: Custom House Tower

Neg. Scratched

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317857

Ref. Code: PC066.027

Newbury Street. Near Mass. Ave.

Street Scene: Buildings

Date: 1937-03-04

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317858

Ref. Code: PC066.028

Newbury Street

At Mass. Ave. Westchester Garage. Craftex, Johnson Paint Co.

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 317860

Ref. Code: PC066.029

Reward of merit, Mary E. Larcombe, location unknown

Printed text reads "Granted to Mary E. Luscombe for diligence and attention to study, and good behaviour in school. M.L. Godfrey." A religious poem or hymn is printed in the lower portion of the item. A young girl watches a cat stalk a mouse in the illustration.

Date: 1821-1830

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317863

Ref. Code: EP001.04.02.002

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