Historic New England

James Corrigan house, Hopkinton, Mass.

Architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. James Corrigan in Hopkinton, Mass. (commission #2596)

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354086

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2596

Covers, Childs' rare flowers, vegetables, and fruits, John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, New York

The front and back covers illustrate the variety of flowers offered by the nursery.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354087

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.205

Parker & Wood, seeds, plants, and bulbs, 49 North Market Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the cover reads "The standard strawberry introduced by Parker & Wood 1891." The back cover features a Bay State Lawn Mower, manufactured by Blair Manufacturing Co., Springfield, Massachusetts. The page is headed" Flower-Pots, Wire Stands and Rustic Work."

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354089

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.206

English pleasure gardens, by Rose Standish Nichols, The Macmillan Company, New York

Text on the title page reads "With eleven plans drawn by Allen H. Cox and nearly three hundred reproductions of original photographs and drawings by the author." The work surveys English, French, and Italian gardens.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354091

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.207

Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, N.H.

Architectural drawings for Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, NH (commission #2624), includes seven color photographs.

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354093

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2624

William Henning house, Kennebunkport, Maine

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Henning in Kennebunkport, Maine (commission #2599).

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354095

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2599

Ladies' home journal, garden house number, June 1909, The Curtis Publishing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A path leads to a gateway with a garden beyond it in the cover illustration.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354099

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.208

Frederick Bates house, Eastham, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bates in Eastham, Mass (commission #2598)

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354098

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2598

The Inn at Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, Maine

Architectural drawings for the Inn at Bar Harbor in Bar Harbor, Maine (commission #2601)

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 354102

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2601

American homes and gardens, vol. VI, no. 11, November 1909, Munn & Co., New York

The item is the first page of an article "The garden at Hamilton House," by Louise Shelton.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354101

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.209

Industrial Building Co. (High Meadow), Bristol, Conn.

Architectural drawings for Industrial Building Co. in Bristol, Connecticut (commission #2602)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354105

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2602

Keevin Geller house, Kennebunkport, Maine

Architectural drawings for alterations and additons to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Keeving Geller in Kennebunkport, Maine (commission #2603) aterations to commission #2518

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354107

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2603

G. Wade Staniar house, Concord, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. G. Wade Staniar in Concord, Massachusetts. (commission #2605)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354109

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2605

William Smallwood house, Brownsville, Vt.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Smallwood in Brownsville, Vermont (commission # 2606)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354111

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2606

David A. Napoli house, West Acton, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. David A. Napoli in West Acton, Mass. (commission # 2608)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354113

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2608

David Hollis house, Carlisle, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. David Hollis in Carlisle, Massachusetts (commission #2609)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354115

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2609

John Cappadona house, Concord, Mass.

Architecutral drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John Cappadona in Concord, Massachusetts (Commission #2610)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354117

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2610

Edward J. McCormack house, Falmouth, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McCormack in Falmouth, Massachusetts (commission 2612)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354119

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2612

Oyster Harbors Club, Osterville, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a tennis building for the Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission #2613)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354121

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2613

James Lago house, White Salmon, Wash.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. James Lago in White Salmon, Washington (commission #2614)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354124

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2614

American homes and gardens, vol. VI, no. 12, December 1909, Munn & Co., New York

A decorative pool in the forefront opens to a white house with an arbor on the left side.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354122

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.210

Robert Dalton house, Dearborn, Mich.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dalton in Dearborn, Michigan (commission #2615)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354126

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2615

Joseph Sherer house, Little Compton, R.I.

Architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherer in Little Compton, Rhode Island (commission #2616)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354129

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2616

Nathaniel V. Davis house, Osterville, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Nathaniel V. Davis in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission #2618)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354132

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2618

John J. Biggio house, Andover, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Biggio in Andover, Massachusetts (commission #2619) *Ardon Farms is referenced

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354134

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2619

House beautiful, annual garden number, March 1909, The House Beautiful Company, Republic Building, Chicago

The image caption reads "Garden path, Maxwell Court, residence of F.T. Maxwell, Esq., Rockville, Connecticut." Text at the top of the image reads "A plea for small gardens."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354137

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.211

House & garden summer furnishings number, May 1933, Condé Nast Publications, New York

A maid brings tea to a set table in the cover illustration.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354140

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.212

Alphabetical List of Debt due to the Estate of David Moore late of Berwick deceased...as taken from his books the 20th July 1777

Alphabetical list of debt due to the Estate of David Moore late of Berwick deceased...as taken from his books the 20th July 1777. Cover of account book is made of wallpaper. The paper has a gray background with pink and white flowers. Back cover has inward fold.

Date: 1777

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354142

Ref. Code: MS029.002.003

James Means Collection, 1885-1964

The collection includes a lithograph of James Means's residence on Bay State Road in Boston, which was designed by architects Little and Browne, whose archives is in the Historic New England Collection. "James Means and the Problem of Manflight, during the period 1882-1920" (1964), by James Howard M...

Date: 1885-1964

Collection: James Means Collection, 1885-1964

GUSN: 354144

Ref. Code: MS062

Spirit of the garden, by Martha Brookes Hutcheson, with an introduction by Ernest Peixotto, illustrated with photographs, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Mass.

A pioneer in landscape architecture offers advice to new and experienced gardeners.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354145

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.213

Art & craft of garden making, 4th ed., Thomas H. Mawson, London, B.T. Batsford; New York, Chas. Scribner's Sons

The work covers all aspects of garden design including flower beds, kitchen gardens, trees, terraces, conservatories and fencing.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354148

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.214

Art & craft of garden making, 5th ed., Thomas H. Mawson, London, B.T. Batsford; New York, Chas. Scribner's Sons

The work covers all aspects of garden design including flower beds, kitchen gardens, trees, terraces, conservatories and fencing.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354149

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.215

Five acres too much, a truthful elucidation of the attractions of the country, and a careful consideration of the question of profit and loss as involved in amateur farming, by Robert B. Roosevelt, Harper & Brothers publishers, New York, New York

A satire on trying to be a successful farmer and gardener. Text on the title page reads "With much valuable advice and instruction to those about purchasing large or small places in the rural districts."

Date: 1869

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354151

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.216

Art of home landscape, by M.E. Bottomley, sketches by George Roth, Jr., A.T. De La Mare Company, Inc., New York, New York

Starting with a survey of landscape architecture the author describes how homeowners can plan their own yards and gardens. The last chapter explores community parks and playgrounds.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354153

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.217

Planning and planting the home garden, a popular handbook containing concise and dependable information designed to help the makers of small gardens, by Pauline Murray, Orange Judd Publishing Co., New York, New York

Every aspect of planning, planting and maintaining a home garden is covered in this work.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354156

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.218

Yard and garden, a book of practical information for the amateur gardener in city, town or suburb, rev. ed., by Tarkington Baker, illustrated with photographs and diagrams, Bobbs-Merill Company publishers, Indianapolis, Indiana

The book covers lawns, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, trees, fertilizers, and pests.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354158

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.219

Some landscape work of the Philadelphia branch of Lewis & Valentine Co. at Ardmore, Pa, Lewis & Valentine Co., Ardmore, Pennsylvania

The images are from the Charles M. Schwab Estate in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354159

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.220

William Brauwnlich house, Boxford, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Brauwnlich in Boxford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354161

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2621

William W. Staudt house, Osterville, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Straudt in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission 2623)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354163

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2623

Richard Butler house, Marion, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Richard Butler in Marion, Mass. (commission #2627)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354167

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2627

Frederick Rittner house, Bristol, Maine

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rittner in Bristol, Maine (commission # 1721). includes four color photographs.

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354171

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2628

William Borhek Associates house, Halifax, Mass.

Architectural drawings for house for William Borhek Associates in Halifax, Massachusettts (commission #2629)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354172

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2629

Gardens of Italy, vol. 1, by Charles Latham, with descriptions by E. March Phillipps, published at the offices of Country Life, Ltd., George Newnes, Ltd., London; Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Famous gardens in Rome, Tivoli and Frascati are surveyed. The caption for the frontispiece photograph reads "Villa D'Este, the fountain of the dragons."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354178

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.221

Gardens of Italy, vol. 2, by Charles Latham, with descriptions by E. March Phillipps, published at the offices of Country Life, Ltd., George Newnes, Ltd., London; Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Famous gardens in Florence, Caprarola, Bagnaia, Collodi and Galuzzo are surveyed. The frontispiece caption reads "The Hermes and the seats, west side."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.222

Residential sites and environments, their conveniences, gardens, parks, planting, etc., by Jos. Forsyth Johnson, A.T. Delamare Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., New York

Laying out residential, park and public spaces is described with planting plans and descriptions.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354185

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.223

Architectural History of Boston by Alan Bernstein in 1930s on behalf of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

One folder containing a typed manuscript for an Architectural History of Boston, The Boston that Was Boston Village, 1625-1725 by Alan Bernstein, written in the 1930s for the Workers Progress Administration (WPA). The typed manuscript contains an index of images, hand drawn and printed maps.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354187

Ref. Code: MS029.002.004

House & gardens book of gardening, latest ed., written and edited by Richardson Wright, The Condé Nast Publications, Ltd., New York, New York

The House & Garden editor provides complete advice for the home gardener.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.224

Trade card, spring flower show, March 18-23, 1946 inclusive, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Text on the ticket reads "Certificate of life membership." The ticket has the seal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.018

Trade card, spring flower show, March 9 to 15, 1952 inclusive, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Text on the ticket reads "Member's admission ticket." The ticket has the seal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354193

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.019

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 112, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, L.W. Ramsey, Davenport, Iowa, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, garden arbor and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353601

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.012

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