Historic New England

"Cannonballs & Cranberries"

A history of Cape Cod focusing on its early iron industry an multi-million dollar cranberry industry.

Date: 1976

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324221

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.021

"The Building of the Cape Cod Canal"

"The Building of the Cape Cod Canal" is based on a dissertation by William James Reid for the Boston University Graduate School, privately printed in 1961.

Date: 1961

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324222

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.022

Aptucxet Replica of the Pilgrim - Dutch Trading Post

A poster of the Aptucxet replica of the Pilgrim - Dutch trading post on Shore Road at the Bourne Historical Society.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324223

Ref. Code: MS028.01.020.021

Tea towel: Provincetown, Massachusetts

A tea towel that features colorful illustrations, including a map of Cape Cod, a lighthouse, the Provinctown Monument, ships, and the Cape Cod Canall.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324224

Ref. Code: MS028.03.451

Pennant: Cape Cod (small, brick red, yellow, white, orange)

A small pennat with a map of Cape Cod and Nantucket Sound.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324225

Ref. Code: MS028.03.271

Pennant: Bourne Jubilee on Cape Cod

A large blue and white pennant with an illustration of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324226

Ref. Code: MS028.03.261

Fan: Cape Cod, Mass.

A fan with illustrations and a map of Cape Cod; features the Cape Cod Lighthouse and Provincetown Monument.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324227

Ref. Code: MS028.03.151

"Cape Cod Canal Centennial Celebration"

A Cape Cod Times special centennial edition of Cape Cod Canal with history, pictures, and illustrations of the canal.

Date: 2014

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324228

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.023

"Upper Cape Cod and Its Many Attractions"

A publication of Upper Cape Cod, its attractions, and its businesses, circa 1900.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324229

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.024

Cape Cod Life: "Constructing the Cape Cod Canal: The Ditch That Belmont Dug"

A Spring 1983 article written by Cornelius Driscoll for Cape Cod Life magazine.

Date: 1983

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324230

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.025

Glass, the eternal garment of light, catalog no. 124, Macbeth-Evans Glass Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Styles of glass lampshades are described in the catalog. The business has an office in Boston at 60 High Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324232

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.011

Geo. W. Spence Co., leaded glass, stained glass church and memorial windows, 90 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

The brochure lists churches, residences and public buildings which have glass installations done by the firm.

Date: 1919-1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324233

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.007

Kimble glass, Kimble Glass Company, Vineland, New Jersey

The versatility of glass in home and commercial building decoration is illustrated in bathroom fixtures, lighting fixtures, furniture, cocktail bars and store shelving.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324236

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.012

Your home planned for today and tomorrow, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Floor plans and descriptions for a variety of home models are in the catalog. The work can be done by Naumkeag Lumber Co., Inc., building materials and millwork, 138 Canal Street, Salem, Mass. For the seccond catalog copy the work can be done by the Pineland Lumber Company, 10 Avon Street, Lewiston,...

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324238

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.153

Vacation visit, being a little journey to the factories of the United Shoe Machinery Company, Boot and Shoe Recorder, Boston, Mass.

The article describes in text and photographs the United Shoe Machinery Company which manufactures machines used in shoe production.

Date: 1912-09-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324240

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.016

Morse's New Dining Rooms, 9 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has the restaurant's $.10 cent offerings and other dishes from $.15 to $.30 cents.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324241

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.050

Fall styles, 1929, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

Men's hats and suits are the primary merchandise displayed. Hat syles and fur scarfs for women are shown on the back pages of the catalog.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324242

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.031

Fan: folding fan with Cape Cod image insets

A plastic folding fan with cut out designs imitating ivory and inset Cape Cod images.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324243

Ref. Code: MS028.03.161

Ruler advertising the Buzzards Bay National Bank

A wooden ruler advertising Buzzards Bay National Bank; measurement in inches.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324244

Ref. Code: MS028.03.375

Pin: Falmouth Cape Cod

Silver toned metal pin of with a blue sailboat in the center; nautical themed.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324245

Ref. Code: MS028.03.331

Coin: Town of Bourne Centennial Celebration

One commemorative coin celebrating the town of Bourne's centennial, 1884-1984.

Date: 1984

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324246

Ref. Code: MS028.03.105

Napkin set: Cape Cod map

A set of white paper napkins with green and red ink featuring a map of Cape Cod and Nantucket Sound.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324247

Ref. Code: MS028.03.245

Trade card, Simplex Typewriters, Simplex Typewriter Co., New York, New York

Simplex Typewriters are promoted as a toy for children and an aid to mothers in writing their social correspondence. The typewriters are available at the Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.02.01.004

Trade card for Atmore's mince meat and genuine English plum pudding, 141 South Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

Santa Claus drops plum puddings down a chimney in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.039

Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, first class goods from all parts of the world at retail, 501 Washington Street, 55 Temple Place and 5 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Zinn deals in glassware, china, stationery, baskets, toilet articles and "rich fancy goods" according to the card verso. A Santa Claus figure stands over a chimney in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.036

Coasters: Cape Cod

One set of white coasters with a blue map of Cape Cod Bay.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324256

Ref. Code: MS028.03.095

Key Fob: The Pageant of Cape Cod

One key fob with a sliver toned metal buckle, a black strap, and gold toned fob with a relief of a sea captain with the ocean, seagulls, and a lighthouse in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324257

Ref. Code: MS028.03.201

Ribbon: Cape Cod Pomona Grange No. 24

One green ribbon with gold tassle and Americab flag and wheat shaft ornamentation.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324258

Ref. Code: MS028.03.371

Trade card, boys' overcoats for Christmas and New Years, presents at the Old South Clothing House, 315 & 317 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

A Santa Claus figure carries a pack of toys on his back in the card image.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.02.01.015

Columbia valentine, compliments of Pope Mf'g Co., 79 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

Pope has a cycling catalog available for free to customers. A couple cycles through a winter landscape in the image. Pope has branches in New York City and Chicago.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.007

Brochure, just outside, the luxury of perfect comfort and unfailing service awaits you, Milburn Light Electric, The Milburn Wagon Co., Toledo, Ohio

The automobile features are described for customers. It is available at E.Y. Stimpson, distributor, 530 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.010

Wooden Nickel: Cape Cod Festival of Strawberries

One wooden nickel souvenir for the Cape Cod festival of strawberries in Falmouth.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324265

Ref. Code: MS028.03.510

Stamps: Old Home Week

Two yellow commemorative stamps with blue ink celebrating Old Home Week and the Cape Cod Canal bridge dedication in August.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324266

Ref. Code: MS028.03.405

Decorative medal: sounvenir of Cape Cod, Mass.

A decorative medal souvenir of Cape Cod with a fireplace in the center and iconic scenes of Cape Cod.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324267

Ref. Code: MS028.03.225

Miniature Images: In and Around North Falmouth, Mass.

Souvenir booklet of folded minature images from around North Falmouth, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324268

Ref. Code: MS028.03.235

Cape Cod Cranberries: brown paper bags with recipes (2)

Small brown paper bags with cranberry recipes printed on it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324269

Ref. Code: MS028.03.045

Photographs: Negatives

1 negative

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324270

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034

Photographic Negative: Sailing in the Bay. Camp Cowasset. North Falmouth, Mass.

A negative depicting a sailboat and passengers sailing in Cape Cod Bay at Camp Cowasset in Nortj Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324271

Ref. Code: MS028.04.034.001

Photomechanical Photo Albums

3 photo albums

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324272

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035

Photomechanical Photo Album: Cape Cod snap shots

One small snap shot album of Cape Cod related photographs including the canal, ships, lighthouses, and area sights, put together by the Bourne Historical Society.

Date: 1926

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324273

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.001

Photomechanical Photo Album: Along Shore at Buzzards Bay

A photo-gravures album of Buzzards Bay and vicinity.

Date: 1896

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324275

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.002

Photomechanical Photo Album: A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal

A photomechanical album of the Cape Cod Canal and its construction. Selected views showing the new inland waterway and its making.

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324276

Ref. Code: MS028.04.035.003

Snap Shot book - Souvenir of Cape Cod, Mass. (blank)

A blank snap shoot souvenir album featuring Nobska Light, Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the cover.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324277

Ref. Code: MS028.03.385

Regulations for the use of the Public Library of the city of Boston, adopted Feb. 24th, 1869, amended June 14th, 1870, Alfred Mudge & Son, city printers, 24 School Street, Boston, Mass.

Policies and procedures for the use of books and periodicals within the library and for home use are described in detail.

Date: 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.005

Card, Jones Library, Amherst, Mass.

Text on the card reads "The Jones Library extends a cordial welcome to all strangers and visitors, and invites them to use the Library whenever convenient. The latest and best books, current magazines, and daily newspapers from eight cities are available." The Library hours are included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.006

Rules, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine

Libray hours, fines and policies covering the use of books are described in the item.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324282

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.007

Postcard, fine notice, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine

The fine notice postcard has the Library regulations governing fines and the name of the librarian, S.M. Watson.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324283

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.04.01.008

Trade card, Stephen Berry, book, card and job printer, No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine

Stephen Berry wrote books on the Freemasons. The card verso has the regulations of the Portland Public Library.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.032

Trade card for the Boston Rubber Shoe Co., Boston, Mass., 1898

The image is captioned "What matter how the storm behaves, what matter how the north wind raves. The deepest drifts she boldly braves, with her Storm Slippers." The card verso is stamped "From the World's Fair Exhibit of the Boston Rubber Shoe Co." The card is copyrighted 1893 by G.H. Buek & Co. Lit...

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.03.027

Trade card, Charles W. Mitchell, insurance, all kinds, 60 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.

The image caption reads "Night before Christmas." In the image Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse decorate a Christmas tree with Huey, Dewey and Louie watching in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.025

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