Historic New England

Photograph album: "Naples, F. P. S."

This photograph album contains 44 images taken by Francis P. Sears while abroad in Naples. It includes cityscapes, but the primary focus is on artwork and sculpture.

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 283711

Ref. Code: PC060.14

Historic and Old Houses, USA

This scrapbook contains the title "Historic & Old Houses, U.S.A.; Exteriors & Interiors; Arr. by States" written inside the front cover. It contains brochures and articles from newspapers and magazines such as House Beautiful, LIfe Magazine and the New York Times from 1925-1970, all stamped Donn Pur...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283734

Ref. Code: MS004.054

Retail and romance, by Julia Houston Railey, Diamond Jubilee ed., Walker Lith. & Pub. Co.

The Jordan Marsh Company history is described from the first store in 1841 to 1926. Portraits and illustrations of Company founders, buildings and events highlight the department store's progress. The years on the cover are "1851-1926."

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283740

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.028

Story of vanilla, Joseph Burnett Company, Livermore & Knight Co., Boston; Providence; New York

The history, cultivation and manufacture of vanilla extract is described. Joseph Burnett Company manufactures flavoring extracts in its facility at 437-447 D Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283743

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.015

Vanilla and other flavoring extracts, Joseph Burnett Company, Boston, Mass.

Information for the consumer on the cultivation and manufacture of flavoring extracts. There is a glossary on the last page.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283744

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.016

"The May Feast," Baird-North Co., gold and silversmiths, Providence, Rhode Island

The jewelry, tableware, handbags and Kewpie doll novelties carried by the Company are described in the catalog.

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283745

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003.011

Ayer's preserve book, prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass.

Instructions for canning and preserving and making jams and jellies is provided along with promotions of Ayer products for various ailments and conditions. Stamped on the back cover is the text "Jas. Bennett, druggist, St. Peter, Minn."

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283746

Ref. Code: EP001.14.03.008

Ayer's American almanac, patent medicines, published by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass.

The item is primarily ads for Ayer patent medicine products with "Events in colonial history" by month constituting the almanac information.

Date: 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283748

Ref. Code: EP001.12.011.001.007

Beauty that endures, an illustrated description of an upholstery and drapery fabric of enduring beauty, Chase Velmo, made by Sanford Mills, Sanford, Maine

Chase Velmo is a velvet mohair fabric used for interior decoration in upholstery and drapes. The item has a "Partial list of Chase Velmo Jobbers" included as a small leaflet. L.C. Chase & Company, Boston is the selling agent.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283769

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.012

Bungalow homes and cottages, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Illustrations, floor plans and text describe the small homes available to consumers. The front cover has an ad for Grossman's, lumber, plumbing and building materials with locations in Massachusetts. The second copy has a front cover ad for A.T. Eveleth Lumber Co., Inc., 4th and Alameda, Reno, Nevad...

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283770

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.059

Hodgson Portable Houses, E.F. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.

The structures shown in the catalog include houses, offices, livestock buildings, school houses and schools. Hodgson has a factory and outdoor exhibit in Dover, Massachusetts. The New York show room is in the Craftsman Bldg., 6 East 39th Street, corner 5th Avenue, New York City.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283772

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.060

Petersham Common

A black and white view of the Petersham Common showing a steepled building and houses. The photograph may have been taken from the cupola of the Nichewaug Hotel. The caption reads: 1883, Common from cupola of old hotel. Houses from left to right: Ayers house, Amey[?] Willson's house, Simes[?] house.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283773

Ref. Code: PC009.172.005

Illustrated catalogue no. 4, cabinet hardware, rev., J.B. Shannon & Sons, 1020 Market Street, Philadelphia

Illustrations, measurements and prices are included for each item. An index is located inside the back cover.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283776

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.013

Faithful reproductions of eighteenth century and colonial furniture, Charak Furniture Company, 38 Wareham Street, Boston, Mass.

The cover title reads "A catalog containing a most interesting collection of Georgian and colonial furniture, also new and useful suggestions calculated to strike a lasting impresssion of Charak reproductions."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283781

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.079

Petersham Common

A black and white photograph showing the Petersham, Mass., Common. Caption reads: The Common, Goodsell house on right.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283778

Ref. Code: PC009.172.006

Village Street

A black and white photograph showing Village Street in Petersham, Mass., with the Old Baptist Church on the right. Caption reads: 1883, Village Street, Old Baptist Church burned August 27, 1892, Old Nichewaug Hotel on left.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283780

Ref. Code: PC009.172.007

Village Street

A black and white photograph showing Village Street in Petersham, Mass., with the Nichewaug Hotel on the left. Caption reads: 1883, Village Street, Old Baptist Church burned August 27, 1892, Old Nichewaug Hotel on left.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283782

Ref. Code: PC009.172.008

Flint Cottage

A black and white photograph of Flint Cottage in Petersham, Mass.

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283783

Ref. Code: PC009.172.009

Fields in Petersham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of fields in Petersham, Mass., taken in 1883 from the cupola of a hotel, possibly the Nichewaug Hotel. Caption: "Fields from cupola of old hotel."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283784

Ref. Code: PC009.172.010

Haying in Petersham

A black and white photograph of a wagon loaded with hay pulled by an ox. Two men stand next to the ox. The caption reads: "On the hay scales."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283785

Ref. Code: PC009.172.011

Hay fields, Petersham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a hay field showing piles of hay, oxen, farmers, and trees in the distance. The caption reads: "The hay field."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283786

Ref. Code: PC009.172.012

Nichewaug, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a few buildings acrossa field. The caption reads: "Factory Village, now known as Nichewaug."

Date: 1883

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283787

Ref. Code: PC009.172.013

The Vale, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing the Lyman estate, "The Vale," in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283788

Ref. Code: PC009.169.001

The Farm House, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph with the caption, "The Farm House - Waltham." This is probably a farmhouse located on the Lyman estate.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283789

Ref. Code: PC009.169.002

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing three farmers working at a hay wagon pulled by two cows in a hay field. A woman in nice clothing walks toward them. The photograph was probably taken at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283790

Ref. Code: PC009.169.003

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a farmer seated on a hay wagon drawn by a horse. The photograph was probably taken in Waltham, Mass., at the Lyman estate.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283791

Ref. Code: PC009.169.004

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of two farmers working on a hay wagon pulled by two cows in a field, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283792

Ref. Code: PC009.169.006

The Farm House, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of the farmhouse at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass., showing the driveway bordered by a stone wall with the house behind it surrounded by trees. The caption reads "Farm House."

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283793

Ref. Code: PC009.169.020

The Farm House, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a farmhouse, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The caption reads: "Farm House - ".

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283794

Ref. Code: PC009.169.030

Middle pond and boat house, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a pond. In the foreground the end of a dock is visible on the left, while on the other side of the pond there is a field with cattle in it. The rest of the pond is surrounded by trees.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283795

Ref. Code: PC009.169.032

Barn at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a barn, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The image shows a farm hand leading a bull toward the barn. Two more farmers are near the doors of the barn, and two small children stand holding hands, facing into the barn near the door.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283796

Ref. Code: PC009.169.031

Farmers and oxen, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of farmers and oxen near the barn at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283797

Ref. Code: PC009.169.033

Haying in Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a set of oxen pulling a hay wagon while being led by a farmer. The wagon is loaded with hay. In the distance, the Lyman estate main house is visible.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283798

Ref. Code: PC009.169.034

Underwood pasture of the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing cows in a large, rocky field. The captoin is, "Underwood pasture - Beaux + Forest St." It is probably a pasture that was part of the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283799

Ref. Code: PC009.169.038

West end of the Vale in winter, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of the Lyman estate, the Vale, in Waltham, Mass. after a snowfall. The image shows the house and grounds covered in snow. There is a path shoveled in the snow leading from the camera to the house.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283800

Ref. Code: PC009.169.039

Farm building at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph showing a farm building, possibly a barn or a workshop, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The building has many windows and a covered porch.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283801

Ref. Code: PC009.169.047

Pumpkins

A black and white photograph of the interior of a cellar full of pumpkins, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283802

Ref. Code: PC009.169.048

Two unidentified people, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of two unidentified people in a field, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283803

Ref. Code: PC009.169.049

R.T.L. playing banjo

A black and white photograph of a boy playing the banjo. He is seated indoors on a chair in front of a small table with a mirror on it. The caption is, "R.T.L." It is probably Ronald T. Lyman, I.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283804

Ref. Code: PC009.169.050

Ella Lyman

A black and white photograph of Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman, standing next to a stroller.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283805

Ref. Code: PC009.169.051

Hay worker, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a hay worker at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass. He stands with some equipment under a tree.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283806

Ref. Code: PC009.169.052

Hay worker, Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a hay worker at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass. He stands with some equipment under a tree.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283807

Ref. Code: PC009.169.053

Girl playing at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of a young girl playing in a field. She is standing next to a large pile of hay that is covered with a tarp, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283808

Ref. Code: PC009.169.054

"Baby Ella" at Forest St.

A black and white photograph of a small girl holding a doll. She is standing on the lawn of a house visible in the background, and she is next to a flowering tree. The caption reads, "'Baby Ella' at Forest St. It is probably Elizabeth "Ella" Lyman Cabot.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283809

Ref. Code: PC009.169.055

Ella Lyman Cabot

A black and white photograph of a woman dressed all in white standing in front of a long line of shrubs in front of a wall at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The caption identifies her as Ella Lyman Cabot.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283810

Ref. Code: PC009.169.057

Greenhouses at the Vale, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white photograph of the greenhouses at the Lyman estate, "the Vale," in Waltham, Mass. Visible beyond the greenhouses are the roofs of other buildings. The caption reads, "Greenhouses at the Vale - farm barns in background."

Date: 1880-1884

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283811

Ref. Code: PC009.169.058

Ella Lyman Cabot

A black and white portrait of Ella Lyman Cabot standing in front of a long row of shrubs in front of a wall at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283812

Ref. Code: PC009.169.059

Arthur T. Lyman

A black and white photograph of a baby lying on his side on a blanket on the floor of a porch. Behind him is a chair with a box on the seat. The caption reads, "A. T. L. 1894." It is probably Arthur T. Lyman at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass.

Date: 1894

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283813

Ref. Code: PC009.169.062

"Baby Ella," Tue, and Jim

A black and white photograph of two girls standing with a dog. The caption reads, "'Baby Ella' + Tue + 'Jim.'" The two girls are probably Susan "Tue" Lyman and Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283814

Ref. Code: PC009.169.063

"Baby Ella"

A black and white photograph of Elizabeth "Ella" Cabot Lyman lying on her side on a folded blanket on the floor of a porch.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 283815

Ref. Code: PC009.169.064

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