Historic New England

Faneuil Hall, the cradle of liberty, 1888

Visitors view the paintings and furnishings in Faneuil Hall. The George Healy painting "Webster Replying to Hayne" is shown in the image.

Date: 1888

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 253131

Ref. Code: GC002.02.326

Unidentified box, location unknown, undated

The decorated box lid shows a musician serenading a woman in an outdoor setting. The lid has a white leaf in each corner connected with white lines. The square box is blue with green borders.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253132

Ref. Code: EP002.02.010

Box for Harrison's Extracts for the Handkerchief, Apollos W. Harrison, 10 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., undated

The box contains one half dozen extracts for the handkerchief. The white square container has a black-and-white pattern on the lid.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253133

Ref. Code: EP002.02.011

Box for one set no. 577.C medium knives and forks, manufactured by the Northampton Cutlery Co., Northampton, Mass., undated

The Northampton Cultery Company manufactures table, cooking, butcher and carving items. The buff colored box has a brown and green label on the lid depicting the company factory.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253134

Ref. Code: EP002.02.012

Box for article 571, ribbon, Tremont Mills, Lowell, Mass., undated

The box cover reads "Where the best narrow ribbons are made." The round container is a buff color with the white label depicting the factory beneath a blue sky.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253135

Ref. Code: EP002.02.013

Box for blue flac root, B.O. & G.C. Wilson, wholesale botanic druggists, Merchants' Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The packaging explains that Wilson carries roots, herbs, liquors for medicinal purposes and druggists' glassware. The black and white label has cherub figures on either side of the text. The square container is a light blue.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253146

Ref. Code: EP002.02.014

Box for Pathfinder Paper Collars, Union Paper Collar Company, New York, New York, undated

The collars are manufactured by The Reversible Collar Company, Boston, Massachusetts. The latest patent on the bottom of the box is July 30, 1869. The round blue box has a locomotive engine on the top of the lid. The label around the container is white with a train car done in green and yellow.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253147

Ref. Code: EP002.02.015

Plan of F.V. Noyes Farm in Billerica, Mass., 1903

Copy of a plan made in April 1903 by Smith and Brooks, Civil Engineers, Lowell, Mass. Includes the border of Lexington, Mass.

Date: 1903-05-27

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253151

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.155

New London, New Hampshire, undated

A plan showing lots of land and Interstate Route 89 in New London, New Hampshire.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253155

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.156a

New London, New Hampshire, undated

A plan showing lots of land and Interstate Route 89 in New London, New Hampshire.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253156

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.156b

New London, New Hampshire, undated

A plan showing lots of land and Interstate Route 89 in New London, New Hampshire.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253157

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.156c

Plan of Hadley, Mass., undated

1 plot plan

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253162

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.157a

Box for Wilson Brothers Improved Scissors Warranted, location unknown, undated

The box is labeled "1/2 doz. 372 4." The square yellow container has a green label with the factory image on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253163

Ref. Code: EP002.02.016

Box for H & B Superior Pocket Cutlery, manufactued by Humason and Beckley Mfg. Co., New Britain, Connecticut, undated

The square white box holds one half dozen knives. The side label reads "Every blade hand forged, every knife warranted." The light green label has the factory image on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253164

Ref. Code: EP002.02.017

Box for American Pocket Cutlery, manufactured by The Southington Cutlery Co., Southington, Connecticut, undated

The square green box holds one half dozen of item no. 21. The lid label has a train standing outside the factory.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253166

Ref. Code: EP002.02.018

Plan of Hadley, Mass., undated

Duplicate of 157a.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253167

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.157b

Plan of a project of demolition in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, undated

Shows the Vaughan Street Urban Renewal Project in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with demolition and site clearance by the Portsmouth Housing Authority.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253168

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.158

Box for Hegeman & Company's Compound Camphor Ice with glycerine, Hegeman & Company, New York, New York, undated

The product is for sore lips, sunburn and chapped hands and face. Hegeman was established in 1827 and is a wholesale and retail chemist and druggist. An eagle hovers above the mortar and pestle in the image. The item is yellow with orange on the short ends of the square container.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253169

Ref. Code: EP002.02.019

Box for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton thread, The Clark Thread Company, Newark, New Jersey, undated

The white box is for one dozen 125 yard spools of 70 white O.N.T. The Clark Thread Company manufactory was established in 1812. The container lid is decorated with a black-and-white pattern and an image of the factory.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253173

Ref. Code: EP002.02.020

Site development plan, Peabody, Mass., undated

Map showing site development areas along the Andover Turnpike, Route 114, in Peabody, Mass.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253175

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.159a

Site development plan, Peabody, Mass., undated

Map showing site development areas along the Andover Turnpike, Route 114, in Peabody, Mass. Duplicate of 159a.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253176

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.159b

Plan of land in Marlborough, Mass., 1930

Plan of land owned by Helen L. Jackson and Harriet A. Dudley in Marlborough, Mass.

Date: 1930-07

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253178

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.160a

Plan of land in Marlborough, Mass., 1930

Plan of land owned by Helen L. Jackson and Harriet A. Dudley in Marlborough, Mass. Duplicate of 160a.

Date: 1930-07

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253179

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.160b

A plan of Marlborough, Mass., 1835

Plan of the town of Marlborough and its neighborhood, including the distance to Boston, Cambridge, and Concord.

Date: 1835

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253187

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.161

Plan of land in Marlboro and Framingham, Mass., 1908

Plan of lands located in Marlboro and Framingham, Mass. owned by Henry H. Nourse.

Date: 1908-04

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253189

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.162a

Plan of land in Marlboro and Framingham, Mass., 1908

Plan of lands located in Marlboro and Framingham, Mass. owned by Henry H. Nourse. Duplicate of 162a.

Date: 1908-04

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253190

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.162b

Plan of land in Marlboro and Framingham, Mass., 1908

Plan of lands located in Marlboro and Framingham, Mass. owned by Henry H. Nourse. Duplicate of 162a.

Date: 1908-04

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253191

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.162c

Map of the city of Marlborough, Mass., 1933

Map showing the City of Marlbourgh in Middlesex County and its neighboring cities.

Date: 1933

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253193

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.163

Plan of Hadley, Mass., undated

Plan of Miss Leonard's property in Hadley, Mass.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253194

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.164

Plan of Lincoln Street, undated

1 plot plan

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253195

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.165

Plan of land in Brookline, Mass., 1846

Plan of land in Brookline, Mass. sold to Mr. Walker Cabot.

Date: 1846-06

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253198

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.166a

Plan of land in Brookline, Mass., 1846

Plan of land in Brookline, Mass. sold to Mr. Walker Cabot. Duplicate of 166a.

Date: 1846-06

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 253199

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.166b

Box for Adams' Improved Blue & Orange Prints Best Indigo Dye, location unknown, 1851

The container lid has a red, white, blue and green label with an image of John Quincy Adams. The box is white with two brown bands. The lid is yellow with a pattern around the sides.

Date: 1851

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253200

Ref. Code: EP002.02.021

Box for Manufacturer's Thread, superior three cord machine thread, Willimantic Linen Company, Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

Willimantic Linen Company's thread is made from combed Sea Island cotton. The spools were patented March 29, 1864. The square green box has an image of the factory on the lid.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253201

Ref. Code: EP002.02.022

Box for Dr. Grosvenor's Bellcapsic Porous Plaster, J.M. Grosvenor & Co., manufacturer, 148 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The container holds two dozen "Emp. Bellcapsic." The box pattern is done in colors of red, green, black, blue, tan and white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253202

Ref. Code: EP002.02.023

Box for Lion Machine Twist thread, manufactured by Seavey, Foster & Bowman, Boston, New York and Chicago, undated

The box holds FF black Lion Machine Twist thread. The lid has a measurement chart for yards per spool. An image of a lion dominates this white square box with a brown border around the lid.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253203

Ref. Code: EP002.02.024

Box for Caramel Windsor Soap, Burkett, Ives & Co., 386 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The lid of the soap box advertises that toilet soap, dry goods, carpets and paper hangings are sold at the Bee Hive in Hartford, Connecticut. The label on the top is done in blue, red and black lettering against a white background. The square box is a light violet.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253204

Ref. Code: EP002.02.025

Box for Eagle Pencils, Eagle Pencil Company's Works, office & salesroom, 377 & 379 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

The square white box holds one half gross of no. 218 medium Academic Lead Pencils. The pencils won a prize at the International Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. The factory image has Pen & Pencil Cases & Rubber Works located on 14 Fore Street in London. An eagle holds the banner with the text "Ea...

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253205

Ref. Code: EP002.02.026

Box for Princess Tea Spoons, manufactured by Rogers & Brother, Waterbury, Connecticut, undated

The square white box holds A-1 Princess Tea Spoons. Rogers & Brother left Hartford in 1858 and was incorporated in 1860. The lid label has a brown and gold border surrounding the text and an image of the factory.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253206

Ref. Code: EP002.02.027

Unidentified box, location unknown, undated

The round green box has an image of an indigenous man with a feather head dress holding a spear and a bow. A heavy black border and a double black line frame the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253207

Ref. Code: EP002.02.028

Box for Adhesive Suspension Hooks, The Heyl Manufacturing Co. Limited, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The round white box contains three suspension hooks patented on December 25, 1877. A green leaf and a red and yellow leaf decorate the top of the container. When closed, three brown rings can be seen on the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253208

Ref. Code: EP002.02.029

Box for Children's Long Combs no. 50, The India Rubber Comb Company, New York, New York, undated

The Company is the sole manufacturer under Goodyear's Patents of India Rubber and Gutta Percha Combs. The latest patent on the box is May 5, 1865. The horseshoe shaped white box has blue lettering and a green border.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253209

Ref. Code: EP002.02.030

Box for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton thread, John Clark Jr. & Company, location unknown, undated

The box is for one dozen 60 yard spools of white number eight. The business is the successor to The Clark Thread Company. The white container has black lettering with the trademark logo in each corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253210

Ref. Code: EP002.02.031

Box for Eagle Pencils, Eagle Pencil Company, offices and salesrooms, Nos. 377 & 379 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

The Steel Pen Works is located at Nos. 703 to 725 East 13th Street. The Pencil & Rubber Works is located at Nos. 702 to 732 East 14th Street. The yellow box contains four pencils. The white label has black lettering with an eagle below the Company name.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253211

Ref. Code: EP002.02.032

Box for Empire Paper Collars, manufactured only by the Washington Mfg. Co., Troy, New York, undated

An eagle image is in the center of the box lid for 20 Gentlemen's Patented Combination Shirt Collars, Style A Byron., size 14 1/2 inches. The green container has a red border around the lid.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253212

Ref. Code: EP002.02.033

Wrapping paper for Warren Mills Superfine Octavo Note Paper, location unknown, undated

The item is a wrapped package of Octavo Superfine White Ruled Wove paper. The buff wrapping paper has blue and gold lettering with a gold border pattern. The image is a bust of an unidentified man.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253215

Ref. Code: EP002.02.034

Benjamin Abot farmhouse and Simon Bradstreet house, Andover, Mass., 1940

This sheet is titled "Paneled Room ends in two seventeenth century houses, Andover, Mass." The two rooms are the west and east bedrooms of the Simon Bradstreet house at North Andover (built 1667) and the west and east bedrooms of the Benjamin Abbot farmhouse, Andover, Mass. (built 1685).

Date: 1940

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253219

Ref. Code: AR003.001.049

Bulfinch Hall, Philllips Andover Academy, 1934

1 architectural drawing, copy

Date: 1934

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253224

Ref. Code: AR003.001.050

12 - 16 Anderson Street, alterations for Myron P. Lewis, 1935

The blueprints for the alterations of 12 - 16 Anderson Street, Boston, Mass., for Myron P. Lewis are of the basement, first floor, second floor, and third floor.

Date: 1935

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253225

Ref. Code: AR003.001.051

Sketches of stone detail and ironwork, 81 Chestnut Street, Boston, Mass., 1937

1 set of 4 architectural drawings; pencil on tracing paper

Date: 1937

Collection: Frank Chouteau Brown professional architectural collection

GUSN: 253226

Ref. Code: AR003.001.052

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