Historic New England

Local architecture scrapbook

Scrapbook of well-illustrated news clippings relating to architectural and historical subjects pertaining to Boston, with some coverage of Andover, Amesbury, Salem, Bedford, Marblehead, Malden, Portsmouth, NH and other communities. Clippings date circa 1896-1910. Compiled by C. Park Pressey, whose n...

Date: 1900-1910

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283302

Ref. Code: MS004.026

Glimpses of Old Boston from Rare Photographs and Prints clippings album

This scrapbook contains a nearly-complete set of clippings from the newspaper series "Glimpses of Old Boston" featuring landmark buildings and street scenes in the 1800s as well as a few associated clippings. Many of the photographs were lent by the Boston Athenaeum. It has an elaborately colored an...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283327

Ref. Code: MS004.039

Trade card scrapbook

With an embossed cover, this scrapbook contains a nicely arranged and extensive collection of trade cards for companies advertising hatters, soap makers, boots & shoes, pencils, stove polish, groceries and threads, many from the Boston area. Many of the depictions convey social commentary in gently ...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283332

Ref. Code: MS004.041

Davenport-Aldrich wedding scrapbook

This leather bound album contains newspaper clippings, telegrams, photographs and ephemera regarding the engagement and wedding of Dorothea Davenport and William T. Aldrich in Boston, March 28, 1910. Dorothea Davenport, a Boston society girl, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davenport of B...

Date: 1910

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283335

Ref. Code: MS004.043

Perkins calligraphy scrapbook

This is a scrapbook of calligraphy enthusiast L.D. Perkins of Rockland, Massachusetts, circa 1873-1877. It contains clippings, invoices, letters, envelopes, and examples of elaborate ornamental penmanship bound with the periodical "The Penman's Gazette," January 1876 - January 1877.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283339

Ref. Code: MS004.033

Hurricane, Fire and Flood, New London, Conn., September, 1938

This is a bound copy of the "Pictorial Souvenir Edition of New London's Greatest Disaster, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1938" published by The Day, New London (CT) on Oct. 1, 1938. It consists of 63 pages covering the hurricane and ensuing floods and fires caused by the storm, with articles and many photos ...

Date: 1938

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283340

Ref. Code: MS004.036

History clippings scrapbook

This scrapbook contains extensive newspaper clippings taken from the "Glimpses of Old Boston from Rare Photographs and Prints, 1822," series many assembled as the 100th commemoration of the change from Town to City Government. There are also numerous clippings about architecture and historical event...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283341

Ref. Code: MS004.038

Ephemera scrapbook

This large scrapbook contains a collection of colorful calling cards, trade ephemera and stickers. Images are mostly of young ladies, children, dogs, birds and flowers. The 15 pages of entries are nicely arranged; the remianing pages were left blank. Businesses advertised on the trade cards include ...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283342

Ref. Code: MS004.042

Thwing scrapbook collection of pamphlets

This scrapbook, bound in 1923, belonged to Annie H. Thwing of Roxbury; the title "Miscellany" is printed on the spine. Thje first page lists, in her handwriting the contents of 23 items. These are a variety of pamphlets dating from 1860-1922 which are tipped into the binding in their entirety. There...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283345

Ref. Code: MS004.044

Moulton House scrapbook

This scrapbook contains photographs, clippings and related correspondence and invoices relating to the Jonathan Moulton House, Hampton, New Hampshire, its background and ownership by Mr. Harland Little. It includes material illustrative of residences of similar style in other parts of New England. I...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283344

Ref. Code: MS004.040a

Invitations scrapbook

This scrapbook contains a collection of invitations and replies for the years 1862-1891 recording the social life of the Cummings Family of Cambridge, MA. The occasions range from birthday parties at first to school plays, Harvard class days and commencements, numerous weddings and, finally, wedding...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283350

Ref. Code: MS004.047

Pocket Kodak portraiture, Eastman Kodak Co., The Kodak Press, Rochester, New York

Techniques for using the Folding Pocket Kodak and portrait attachment are described in the item. The illustration photographs were taken by Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. A price list and product detail is provided in the end pages.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283364

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002.012

Comfort line, day beds, metal beds, springs, cots & mattresses, 321-327 Congress Street, New England Bedding Co., Boston, Mass.

A price list is included in the catalog. The front of the catalog is stamped with the text "After May 1, 1928, our show rooms will be located at 90 Canal Street, 6th Floor, New England Bedding Co., Boston, Mass." The business has factories and warehouses in South Boston and Hartford, Connecticut. Th...

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283366

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.068

Couch hammock and swaying divan catalog, New England Bedding Co.

The item cover reads "Comfort Line 1931." This is the 22nd annual couch hammock and swaying divan catalog. The main office and factories are located on 50 Amaranth Avenue in Medford. The permanent showrooms are located at 90 Canal Street, 6th floor in Boston. A price list is included in the item. An...

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283368

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.088

Comfort line products since 1903, New England Bedding Co.

The item has a price list and a supplement to the "Day bed catalog." An illustration of the factory is shown with the Boston & Maine Railroad spur. The business manufactures Columbia Brand Mattresses.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283369

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.070

Aladdin homes built in a day catalog no. 32, 2nd ed., The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Michigan

A price list is pasted inside the front cover. The inside of the back cover has indexes. Illustrations have been cut out on pages 73, 87 in one of the catalogs. An Aladdin figure is shown on the front cover with the text "Aladdin Readi-Cut Houses sold by the Golden Rule." The catalog has photographs...

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.046

Small house, a group of homes designed by America's foremost architects, compiled by Marcia Mead, McCall's Magazine, New York, New York

Illustrations and floor plans are shown for each house.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.047

Price list of Leavens Furniture, William Leavens & Co., inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

1 price list ; 9 x 5 1/2 inches

Date: 1928-04-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283374

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.071

Utowana at anchor

1 photograph

Date: 1891-08-29

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283378

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1370.03867b

Mayflower

Corinthian YC Series, Marblehead.

Date: 1891-08-29

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283379

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1370.03868

Start of Race at Brenton Reef

Duplicate neg. no.

Date: 1893-08-17

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283380

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1740.04511b

Colonia, Jubilee & Vigilant

See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #103 (Colonia); R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1893-08-17

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283381

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1740.04512

America's Cup Race: Vigilant at the mark

First America's Cup race, 15 miles to windward and return, starting from Sandy Hook Lightship, Vigilant won. See also p. 286 of this index (neg. nos. 4599-4674, races). See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1893-10-05

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283382

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1830.04610b

America's Cup Race: Vigilant at the mark

First America's Cup race, 15 miles to windward and return, starting from Sandy Hook Lightship, Vigilant won. See also p. 286 of this index (neg. nos. 4599-4674, races). See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1893-10-07

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283383

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1830.04611

Vigilant

First trial race between Defender and Vigilant, 30 miles windward and leeward from Scotland lightship. Defender's first race and win. See also p. 286 of this index (neg. nos. 4599-4674, races). See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1895-07-20

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283384

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2010.05665

View of College Hill from Smith Hill, Providence, R.I.

Photograph of Providence, R.I., showing the steeple of First Baptist Church (sometimes known as Roger Williams Church) and buildings on College Hill. Taken from Smith Hill, current location of the Rhode Island State House. Possibly taken during the construction of the second Union Station in the lat...

Date: circa 1885-1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283385

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.021

Pilgrim Congregational Church, Providence, R.I.

Photograph of the exterior side of Pilgrim Congregational Church, showing deocrative glass in the windows and a clock tower. Taken by Littlefield of 249 1/2 Westminster St. Other views of this same church can be found in this folder.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283386

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0110.002

Wadena

Goelet Cup, Newport; N. L. Stebbins took photos from the Amadis (Boston Globe, Aug. 3, 1895, p. 1-2). Volunteer won the slop class (after Defender had been disabled by a broken gaff); Emerald the schooner class.

Date: 1895-08-02

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283388

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2030.05681

Water Lily

1 photograph

Date: 1896-06-17

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283389

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2150.06356

Pilgrim Congregational Church, Providence, R.I.

Exterior view of Pilgrim Congregational Church, showing a circulat stained glass window, three doors with decorative cornices, and a clock tower. Other exterior views of the same church can be found in this folder.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283390

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0110.003

Geisha/Dragon?

1 photograph

Date: 1898-08

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283391

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2660.09379

Columbia & Shamrock

Handwritten entry. Dupl. neg. no. 10528.

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283392

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2930.10529

U.S.S. Mohawk

1 photograph

Date: 1909-08-28

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283393

Ref. Code: PC047.02.4790.19565b

Iolande

1 photograph

Date: 1910-08-11

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283394

Ref. Code: PC047.02.4940.20166b

Mustang

1 photograph

Date: 1912-08-14

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283395

Ref. Code: PC047.02.5240.21456b

Poland Springs; people in grove.

1 photograph

Date: 1917-08

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283396

Ref. Code: PC047.02.5630.24220b

Unidentified House with Tower, Providence, R.I.

Photograph of the exterior of a large, unidentified house with a tower and side porches.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283399

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.022

Women's Ed. and Ind. Union, High School of Commerce, lunch room, Ave. Louis Pasteur

1 photograph

Date: 1918-03-26

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283397

Ref. Code: PC047.02.5630.24508b

Alpha

1 photograph

Date: 1921-08-12

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283398

Ref. Code: PC047.02.5770.25876b

Third Masonic Temple, Tremont and Boylston Streets, Boston, Mass., ca. 1900

The business at the street level of the building reads "Meyer Jonasson & Co., Boston, New York." Weber Pianos at 181 Tremont in the Head Building is to the left of the Masonic Temple. A sign on Boylston Street reads "P.H. Jacot Restaurant Rotisserie."

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283400

Ref. Code: PC047.02.6040.10918

Providence Opera House, Providence, R.I.

Undated photograph of the exterior of the Providence Opera House. A sign on the front of the building reads: "Matinee Today [unreadable line of text]." The building features a large, curved archway over the door and a second archway above that.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283401

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.023

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1896

The image caption reads "A New England Dame School in Old Colony Times, 1713." The text at the top of the calendar reads "The teacher made the figures on the sanded floor with her rod and her pupils with their square pieces of birch-bark and bits of charcoal copied the sums she had given them, Recor...

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283402

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.021

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1904

The image caption reads "When Dorothy Hancock went on a journey." Portraits of John and Dorothy Hancock are at the top of the calendar. The Hancock crest and coat-of-arms are on either side of the month.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283404

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.015

Travel postcards

This album has the title Souvenir Cards on the cover. These souvenir postcards represent travels to Europe and Japan, illustrative of the "grand tour" itinerary of the early 20th century. Included are pictures of ocean liners. The traveler also toured Washington, D.C., Virginian, New Hampshire, Flor...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283405

Ref. Code: MS004.046c

Calendar for the Wetmore-Savage Electric Supply Co., 76 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., 1933

A boy plays his harmonica to cheer up his sick dog in the calendar image. The caption reads "What a pal." Westinghouse Mazda Lamps are featured below the contact information.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283407

Ref. Code: EP001.13.08.006

Flower postcard scrapbook

This scrapbook, marked Post Cards on the cover, contanis neatly mounted color postcards of flowers and flower arrangements printed in Switzerland. Some are unused, some postmarked in 1940s and 1950s.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283408

Ref. Code: MS004.046a

Flower postcard scrapbook

This black album has the title Post Cards on the cover. It contains color cards depicting flowers, floral arrangements, gardens and a few greeting cards, one dated 1913.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283410

Ref. Code: MS004.046b

Home decorative interior suggestions, Benjamin Moore & Co., 231-233 Front Street, Brooklyn, New York

The application of Benjamin Moore paints to different rooms in a house provide the customer with decorating ideas. Gould & Cutler in Boston are the New England agents for Benjamin Moore.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283412

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.052

Coward Shoe for men, women and children, James S. Coward, 270 Greenwich Street, New York, New York

The coat-of-arms on the front cover is for the Cordwainer Guild. Shoe styles are illustrated with New York City landmarks in the background. The catalog has a glossary, shoe and foot accessories and a price list.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283418

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.005

Travel postcard scrapbook

This scrap book has the title Post Cards on the cover. It contains souvenir postcards from travels throughout New England, New York, Florida, western U.S. and Hawaii. These are interspersed with many Easter and other holiday greeting cards.Dates indicated range from 1906-1924.

Date: 1906-1924

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283422

Ref. Code: MS004.046d

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