Historic New England

Brochure, Elmwood by the Merrimac, Boscawen, New Hampshire

The property is described as a colonial house, stage tavern and the birthplace of New Hampshire Governor Moody Currier. The front hall wallpaper has been on over one hundred years. Points of interest and daytrips are listed on the back of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.023

Brochure, Elmwood by the Merrimac, Boscawen, New Hampshire

The property is described as a newly renovated family hotel with tennis and lawn sports.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.024

Advertisement, muffs and tippets for sale at Davis Whitman's shop, No. 26 Cheap-Side, Hanover-Street, Boston, Mass.

The shop has sable tips, bear, elt, genet, fox, racoon, and pole cat among the offerings to the public.

Date: 1804

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325684

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.01.008

Advertisement, Pond's Clothing Store, 10 & 12 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Text at the top of the item reads "Pond & Co., Blue Store, Clothing."

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.010

Pamphlet, Rochester Lamp is unequaled and is the only lamp absolutely perfect, manufactured by Edward Miller & Co., 10 & 12 College Place, 66 Park Place, New York, New York

The features and advantages of the Rochester Lamp, a central draft lamp, are described. The item verso has an illustration and specifications for Rochester Piano and Vase Lamps. There are numerous testimonials from satisfied customers including Henry Ward Beecher and Buffalo Bill Cody. The Boston st...

Date: 1889-10-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325689

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.008

Circular, Edward Miller & Co., 10 and 12 College Place, New York, New York

The lamps are described with finish, dimensions and prices. New prices have been provided for some items. The Boston store is at 38 Pearl Street.

Date: 1889-11-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325691

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.053

American drawing-cards, second series, James R. Osgood & Co., No. 211 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The six drawing cards are: 1)horizontal repetition (rosettes and buds), 2)buds repeated around a centre, 3)coffee pot, 4)cup and saucer, salver, muffin-dish, 5)vertical repetition, guilloche, leaves and berries and 6)horizontal repetition, guilloche, leaves and berries.

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325695

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.02.003

Circular, new patent lock extension for Rochester Harps and Founts, manufactured by Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The illustration is for the No. 163 Harp with the new lock ring.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.009

Sheet, No. 0722 extension chandelier, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The dimensions of the various pieces are provided in the description.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.010

Sheet, No. 0742 Rochester Non-Extension Chandelier, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

The dimensions of the chandelier parts are provided. The item verso has No. 0743 Rochester Extension Chandelier.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.011

Sheet, brackets and Rochester brackets, Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut

Eight different bracket styles are described on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.012

Shattuck Inn, Jaffrey, New Hampshire

The property and its activities are described for potential guests visiting the Mt. Monadnock area. There is a map on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325743

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.025

Winter sports in the White Mountains, Hotel Randall, North Conway, New Hampshire

Winter sports such as skiing, skating, tobaggoning and snowshoeing are described for potential guests.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325744

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.026

Turner's Tavern, Bethlehem, New Hampshire

The features of the tavern, set in the White Mountains, are described for guests. Bethlehem is a summmer and health resort.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325746

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.027

Eagle Mountain House and Hall, White Mountains, Jackson, New Hampshire

There are extensive photographs of the property and area.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325747

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.028

Comfort Mathes Camp for women and girls, Durham, New Hampshire

Camp facilities are described with costs and references.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325749

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.029

Hotels of New England, published by C.B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass.

1 book, 49 pages : illustrations ; 10 3/4 x 9 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.031

Occupations - General

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 325758

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.0050

Dr. Barnes School of Embalming, Held at Warerooms of Lockhart Branch National Casket Company, 140 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass., 1907

Photograph of embalmers taken at Dr. Barnes School of Embalming. Held at Warerooms of Lockhart Branch National Casket Company, 140 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass., from November 11-14, 1907.

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 325759

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5550.0050.001

Photographs, 1954-1959, undated

This subseries contains professional photographs of the Royal Barry Wills Associates. The photographs are of Royal Barry Wills with clients and the Associates.

Date: 1954-1959

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

GUSN: 325762

Ref. Code: AR029.03.04

Transparent Faces

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified adult individuals with light painting or tinting on the faces of subjects. Most backgrounds are entirely painted over in one color and most subjects wear somber colors and few accessories. There is one identified portrait subject (PC068-30) and ...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325766

Ref. Code: PC068.01

Hand-painted tintypes powder/gold jewelry/white lines/black lines

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified individuals with powder tinting, gold painted jewelry and accessories, and white and black lines. Some of the tintypes may be copies of other photographs. Two tintypes (PC068-96 and PC068-97) feature the same image but are overpainted differentl...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325767

Ref. Code: PC068.02

Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman Summer Camp collection, 1886-2010

This collection documents the history of summer camps in New England and was intentionally assembled by Richard (Dick) J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman in preparation for their book, The Summer Camp Memory Book. Later research was conducted for their exhibition Summer Camp at the Museum of Our Nati...

Date: 1886-2010, undated

Collection: Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman Summer Camp collection, 1886-2010

GUSN: 325768

Ref. Code: MS056

Time tested for over 150 years, Tremont Nail Company, 21 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

Nails for different purposes are illustrated with dimensions for prospective customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325769

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.019

History of cut nails in America, Tremont Nail Co., 23 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The inside of the brochure describes multiple uses for kegs. The front of the brochure has a history of cut nails in America. There is a loose order form.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325770

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.020

Decorative wrought head cut nail, Tremont Nail Co., 21 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The nails described are for restoration work and to create an antique effect on floors, cabinets and counter tops.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325771

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.021

Our annual catalogue of general merchandise, Tremont Nail Company, Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The catalog has decorative hardware, cut nails, books, kitchenware, tin lanterns and stoves. The Company history is inside the front cover. An illustration and description of the nail mill is on the back cover. An illustration and description of the Company store is on the front cover.

Date: 1975

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325772

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.022

Old fashioned cut nails 1819 for authentic restoration and antique effect from America's oldest nail manufacturer, Tremont Nail Co., 21 Elm Street, Wareham, Mass.

The folder has 18 cut nails, identified by name, manufactured by the Company. The history of cut nails in America is provided inside the cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325773

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.023

Better fastenings for the building trades, Independent Nail and Packing Co., Bridgewater, Mass.

The sheet describes various types of siding and roof nails. Inside the folded sheet are three loose items. One item is a postcard which can be folded and mailed in for information on screw tite masonry nails. The second item is a leaflet, dated August 1951, describing the Screwtite Floor Nailing Mac...

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325775

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.024

Draw-Tite Tents '65, Eureka Tent & Awning Co., Inc., Binghampton, New York

Tent styles with dimensions are described for customers. The tents are available from Hilton's Tent City, 272-274 Friend Street, near North Station, Boston, Mass.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325776

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.014

A.M.C. huts system on the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy Street, Boston, Mass.

The brochure describes the log and frame buildings available to hikers in the White Mountains. The brochure has a membership application and a list of summer rates for the huts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325788

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.015

Camp N Aire, by Ranger Manufacturing Co., Inc. P.O. Box 105, Jackson, Michigan

Features, directions and specifications for using the camping trailer are described. The product is available from Arthur J. Williams, 16 North Street, Lexington, Massachusetts.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325789

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.016

Children and couples

This series contains tintype portraits of unidentified children and pairs of adults. All portraits have been colored or outlined in some way, although the extent and technique varies. The studio settings and backgrounds in some tintypes have been painted in detail (rather than covered, as seen in Se...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325793

Ref. Code: PC068.03

Thick paint, white lines, black lines

This series contains tintype portraits of individuals with heavy overpainting or outlining. It also has multiple supplemental materials, including an 1879 issue of J. W. Pepper's Band Journal, Musical Review and Record (PC068-147a) which was purchased by the donor with the occupational portrait of a...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1890

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325794

Ref. Code: PC068.04

Black and white larger/cabinet card size

This series contains tintypes with very little to no paint. Plates range from about 4x6 inches to gem size, although most are bon-tons. Some tintypes are in embossed or printed sleeves. Three sleeves identify photographers. Two are women: Mrs. Catherine A. N. Smith, a photographer and artist in Ne...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325795

Ref. Code: PC068.05

Black and white carte de visite-sized

This series almost entirely consists of bon-ton tintypes with little to no paint. There are studio portraits of couples or small groups with props and painted backdrops of beach or rural scenes. Many portrait subjects wear period-specific fashions or accessories and some are dressed for the outdoors...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1875-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325796

Ref. Code: PC068.06

Hidden mothers

This series contains bon-ton images with little to no painting. All tintypes are studio portraits of young children who may have needed adult support or guidance to sit for the length of exposure. The range of tintypes in this series demonstrates the many ways in which people positioned children and...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325797

Ref. Code: PC068.07

Framed tintypes

This series contain images that are framed or were framed by the donor. One is no longer framed (PC068-548), another is separated from its frame (PC068-527). Not all frames or mounts are original to the tintypes. Frame unoriginality is noted in some, but possibly not all, framed tintypes. There are ...

Date: 1856-1910, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325798

Ref. Code: PC068.08

Scratched, blacked-out, and painted faces

This subseries contains adult faces that have been covered by scratching or blacking out their image. There is one face that has been painted over with a red swipe of paint, meant to resemble drapery (PC068-302).

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325800

Ref. Code: PC068.07.01

Visible faces

This subseries contains images with partially- or fully-visible adult faces.

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325801

Ref. Code: PC068.07.02

Visible hands or bodies

This subseries contains images with partially- or fully-visible adult hands or bodies.

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325802

Ref. Code: PC068.07.03

Drapery, blankets, and textiles

This subseries contains adult bodies that have been obscured or covered by blankets, sheets, curtains, and other textiles.

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325803

Ref. Code: PC068.07.04

Visible restraints

This subseries contains images with children who have been obviously restrained by ropes, belts, and sashes across the waist.

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325804

Ref. Code: PC068.07.05

Siblings

This subseries contains images with two young children.

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325805

Ref. Code: PC068.07.06

Sleeves or mounts

\li720This subseries contains images attached to sleeves or mounts. The sleeves may hide a person's body at the edge of the frame. Most sleeves are card stock. There are three children identified by first name and three identified by first and last name. There are also two tintype sleeves of Ray W. ...

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325806

Ref. Code: PC068.07.07

Nimrod, your passport to faraway places, Nimrod Equipment Division, Ward Manufacturing Inc., 2530 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio

Three styles of camping trailers are described for potential customers.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325817

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.017

Trade card, Fall River and Providence Steamboat Co.

One side of the card announces that the steamer Canonicus will make excursions from Providence to Block Island every Tuesday and Saturday, weather permitting, starting on July 7, 1885. The verso has a description of the the signal flags of the New England Meteorological Society from the office of th...

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325821

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.041

Marshall Amery Co., printers & engravers, 499-415 Pearl Street, New York, New York

The catalog has a new series of embossed memorial panels. The business carries black-bordered mourning stationery. Illustrations of the company building are on the front and back covers.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325829

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.046