Historic New England

Interior view with fireplace and spinning wheel, Manchester, Mass., undated

Interior view of an informal roo with a large fireplace and a spinning wheel. The ceiling is made of timber, and the manel is of carved wood. A carpet lines the worn wooden floor.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195622

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0050.002

View of Chestnut Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A Chestnut Street image which looks west from River Street, towards the embankment. This Beacon Hill scene contains commercial buildings, automobiles and a horse carriage. The business to the left, across from the horse-drawn vehicle, is Joseph Pink & Company a harness and saddlery concern that ope...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195623

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2400.002

View of the Museum of Fine Arts from Fenway Studios, Boston, Mass., August 27, 1909

The Museum of Fine Arts building is seen from the Fenway Studios. The Fens are in the foreground.

Date: 1909-08-27

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195624

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.4920.003

Interior view of sitting room, Arthur Little residence, 2 Raleigh Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Interior view of a sitting room at the Arthur Little residence in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The room has a vaulted ceiling, and a library nook. Portraits line one wall and a tapestry with a portrait of a man over it lines another. A grand piano, and several statues are also seen in the im...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 195629

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.064.04.001

Interior view of sitting room, Henry Davis Sleeper residence, 336 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

Interior view of a sitting room in the Henry Davis Sleeper residence in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The walls are filled with portraits, pastoral scenes and a convex mirror. Tables, and chairs have knick-knacks and chrystal sets placed on them.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 195630

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.036.09.001

Fireplace, Thompson House, 161 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Mass., undated

A fireplace and hearth from the Thompson houuse on Brattle street in Cambridge (now 11 Kennedy Road). The wall the fireplace is on is wood paneled and includes a carved mantel. On the mantel are two gas lamps and candlesticks; above it there is a still live of flowers. The harth is made of brick in ...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 195631

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Cambridge.085.17.001

Entrance Hall, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Mass., Mar. 29, 1916.

A image of the entrance hall at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It was originally published in the American Architect, in March of 1916. The hall features a skylight the length of the arched ceiling, a reflecting pool and columns lining the pool.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195632

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.4920.001

Fireplace, Sanborn-Raymond House, 125 Magazine Street, Cambridge, Mass., undated

Image of a fireplace at the Sanborn-Raymond house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The fireplace is made in a stepped brick designe witha simple wood mantle. Ornate end-irons are placed on the hearth along with a wicker basket for logs and a fireplace toolset. The mantel holds various statuettes and a g...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 195633

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Cambridge.085.09.001

Advertisement for carpeting and upholstery, John H. Pray, Sons & Co., 646-658 Washington St., Boston, Mass., undated

Advertisement for carpeting and upholstery. The card describes the products and services offered by the John H Pray, Sons & Co. It is decorated with the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom and a border of medallion shapes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195634

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.01.01.01.002

Billhead for Joel Goldthwait and Co., carpet dealers, 167-169 Washington St., Boston, Mass., Sept. 23, 1878

Billhead with bill for Mr. D.W. Emory for 28 2/3 yards Brussels, lining and the sewing and fitting services for a total of $38.50. The billhead itself is plain and undecorated.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195635

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.01.01.01.003

Trade card for Foster Brothers, Marblehead Pottery, frames and children's books, 4 Park Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The trade card features an image of three vases from the Foster Brothers factory in Arlington, Massachusetts. The card's copy describes the products available at the store in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195636

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.01.02.013

Trade card for, Jas. Shoolbred & Co., linen & woolen drapers, Tottenham House, London, England, undated

The firm is also a cabinet manufacturer, upholsterer, decorator and has a millinery and haberdashery business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.033.01.01.001

Invitation from The Weaver's Guild for an exhibition at the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, Mass.

The invitation is for an exhibition of members' work at the Society of Arts and Crafts. The exhibition will take place on different dates at the Society's gallery on Park Street in Boston and on 56th Street in New York.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195638

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.001

Advertisement for Paines Furniture Manufactory, 48 Canal and 141 Friend Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, undated

A street view, first floor interior and the Cabinet Custom Work Department are shown in the images.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195639

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.01.003

Catalog for the Alandale Studios, 739 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1922

The cover features a black background and a drawing of the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The Alandale was a commercial art vocational training school. Two loose sheets are included. One sheet describes the exclusive features of the Studios. The other provides background on Charles W. Holmes, the sup...

Date: 1923-1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195640

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.070

Trade card for Abram French & Co., pottery, 89, 91 & 93 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text on the card verso reads "Derby, Copeland, Worcester, Wedgwood, china, glass, crockery of all grades.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195641

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.017

Concert program cover for opening concert at Chickering Hall, Boston, Mass., Feb. 8, 1901

Text on the item reads "The proceeds of this concert are to be set aside by Messrs. Chickering & Sons for the benefit of Brooke House." The concert featured Madame Szumowska, M. Pol Plancon and the Kneisel Quartet. The cover image is of a woman and girl in between two faun (or Pan) topped columns. T...

Date: 1901-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195642

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.02.029

General rules for consignors, The Society of Arts and Crafts, 9 Park Street, Boston, Mass. and 7 West 56th Street, New York, New York, undated

The rules cover jury meetings, criticism, commissions, payments and removal of articles.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195643

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.008

Stereo view of an unidentified Unitarian church on Canal Street, Nashua, N.H., undated

Stereograph of the Nashua, New Hampshire Unitarian parish. The building features a peaked roof, and a collonade along the front side. An arch frames a walkway from the sidewalk.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195644

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USNH.0830.0010.001

Wrought iron work, grilles, gates, andirons and all kinds of ornamental iron work, F. Krasser & Co., 31 George Street, Roxbury, Mass.

Photographs of gates, several on Harvard University properties, and other iron pieces are shown in the catalog. The text "Hand-forged hardware a specialty" is on the front cover.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.004

Postcard, smoking-room, suite of rooms, our house-furnishing annex, Jordan Marsh Company, Avon, Chauncy and Bedford Streets, Boston, Mass.

A model smoking room can be seen in the photograph. Text on the front of the postcard reads, "The largest store in New England devoted exclusively to furniture, floor coverings, draperies, wall papers, etc."

Date: 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195646

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.01.019

Walter Gropius standing on the upper hallway landing, Gropius House, Lincoln, Mass., undated

Mr. Gropius stands at the top of the stairwell, leaning on the railing with his hands crossed.

Collection: Gropius family papers

GUSN: 195647

Ref. Code: MS012.TMP.004

Walter Gropius playing ping pong, Gropius House, Lincoln, Mass., undated

Mr. Gropius plays ping pong while wearing a beret, a striped jacket and a knit vest. A snowy landscape can be seen through the windows in the background.

Collection: Gropius family papers

GUSN: 195648

Ref. Code: MS012.TMP.005

Portraits of Ise, Ati and Walter Gropius, Lincoln, Mass., undated

Ise and Walter Gropius are seated in one photograph. Ise is alone in a second photograph. Ati, the Gropius' daughter, is wearing a hat in the third photograph. The images are from a photograph album page.

Collection: Gropius family papers

GUSN: 195649

Ref. Code: MS012.TMP.008

Portraits of Ise and Walter Gropius, Lincoln, Mass., undated

The couple is shown outdoors, seated on deck chairs and standing together. One photograph is of Ise Gropius alone. The images are from a photograph album page with four photographs.

Collection: Gropius family papers

GUSN: 195650

Ref. Code: MS012.TMP.007

Portrait of Ise and Walter Gropius, seated, facing front, Lincoln, Mass., undated

Ise and Walter Gropius are seated on deck chairs in the image. The print is from a photograph album page with four photographs.

Collection: Gropius family papers

GUSN: 195651

Ref. Code: MS012.TMP.006

Advertisement for "Bradley: his book," Wayside Press, Springfield, Mass., 1896

The ad is for Bradley's periodical containing sketches, poetry and stories.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 195654

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.027

Full-length portrait of Miss Mary Tucker, as published in The Biddeford Record ("Darkest Russia" review), location unknown, undated

The formal full-length portrait of Miss Tucker was taken during middle age. She wears a dark dress which has a jacquard skirt, and a yoke of lace. The sleeves are also decorated with lace. Her hair is pulled back and accessorized with a comb of pearls.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195655

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.001

Circular portrait of Patty [Martha Armstrong] Tucker, unknown location, undated

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Patty (Martha Armstrong] Tucker. She wears a light jacket with a large black collar over a lacy shirtwaist. Her hair is pulled back simply with curly bangs.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195656

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.002

Group portrait of Mary G. (Mollie)Tucker and her children, location unknown, undated

Group portrait of Mollie Tucker and three of her children. Mollie sits with one child on her lap and two others stand behind her. The portrait is black and white, but their cheecks are tinted pink. The image shows damage to the print in the lower quadrant.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195657

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.003

Unidentified man reclining on sofa, Piazza, Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

An unidentified man reclining on a sofa. He wears a dark suit and sports a trim moustache. On the wal are several decorative paper fans. The image is mounted.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195658

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.004

Unidentified man reclining on sofa with a book, Piazza, Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

An unidentified man reclines on a sofa with a book. He is wearing a dark suit coat and pants with a light shirt. His hair is neatly groomed and sports a mid-length handlebar moustache.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195659

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.005

Unidentified man reclining on sofa while reading, Piazza, Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

An unidentified man reclines on a sofa with an open book. Behind his head are several decorative pillows. He wears a dark suit jacket and light colored pants.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195660

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.006

Informal group portrait of the Tucker family seated indoors, unknown location

Yellowed informal portrait of the Tucker family in a sunny room. Mollie Tucker sits in a rocking chair with a magazine; others sit at attention and a woman stands speaking to another witha pool cue.

Date: undated

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195661

Ref. Code: MS033.013.004.002.001

Two unidentified people playing pool, unknown location, undated

This circular sepia-toned image features a man and a woman playing pool at an ornate pool table. The wall behind the table is covered in a fancy wall paper and hung with numerous images.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195662

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.008

Mary Tucker and possibly Will, playing pool, unknown location, undated

The circular image features Mary (Mollie) Tucker and possibly Will Tucker playing pool on an ornate pool table. A spinning wheel sits in a corner of the photograph.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195663

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.009

Richard H. Tucker III seated indoors, on a rocking chair, location unknown, undated

The circular photograph depicts Richard H. Tucker, III as an older man with a long white beard. He is seated in a rocking chair in a neatly appointed sitting room with a fireplace and walls covered in ornate wallpaper.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195664

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.010

Informal group portrait of the Tucker family and their dog, unknown location, undated

Small cirucular photograph featurering the Tuckers and two fo their adult children. A fluffy white dog stands on Mr. Tucker's lap.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195665

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.011

Informal portrait of Jane Tucker, sitting on a sofa, Piazza, Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Mounted image of (probably) Jane Tucker sitting on a sofa. She is wearing a light colored dress with a dark scarf. The sofa is covered in a striped blanke, and a paper fan is mounted on the wall behind it.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195666

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.012

Castle Tucker, as seen from the street side of the house, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Photograph of the exterior of Castle Tucker taken from the road. The house is two and a half stories with a circular "garrret" on one side.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195667

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.013

Castle Tucker and carriage as seen from the street side of the house, Wiscasset, Maine

The mounted image of Castle Tucker features the main house, a carriage and horses, and a group of people standing near the road. The image seems to have been taken in fall or winter as the trees are with out leaves.

Date: undated

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195668

Ref. Code: MS033.013.001.003.003

Castle Tucker and Tucker family as seen from the street side of the house, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Image features the Tucker family and Castle Tucker in winter. The family stands outside the garden wall on the street with a sleigh and horse. Several of the children hold sleds.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195669

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.015

Exterior view of Castle Tucker with driveway, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Exterior view of Castle Tucker and its drive.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195670

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.016

Game of tennis on Castle Tucker lawn, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Game of lawn tennis between two women in white dresses, at Castle Tucker. The court is set out with chalk.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195671

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.017

Unidentified men and women seated on the front steps of Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Medium range image of Castle Tucker with a group of unidentified men and women sitting on the front steps (they are probably the Tucker family). The large floor to ceiling windows on the second floor can be seen clearly above the group.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195672

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.018

Exterior view of Castle Tucker with driveway, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Medium distance view of Castle Tucker from the long driveway.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195673

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.019

Unidentified men and women on the steps of Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Extieror view of Castle Tucker taken lengthwise. A group of unidentified men and women relax on the front steps (they are most-likely members of the Tucker family).

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195674

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.020

Exterior view of Castle Tucker with American flag in foreground, Wiscasset, Maine, undated

Hung from a tree is a very large American flag. The lawn is set up for a game of croquet and a hammock is hung between two trees. Men and women are seated on the front steps, probably the Tucker family.

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195675

Ref. Code: MS033.TMP.021

Mrs. Richard Tucker and an unidentified woman seated on the front lawn of Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine

A mounted photograph of Castle Tucker with two women sitting on the front lawn. They are probably Mollie Tucker and her daughter Jane.

Date: 1898

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 195676

Ref. Code: MS033.013.001.010.001

Peirce bedchamber, Wentworth-Gardner House, Portsmouth

This interior view shows the Pierce bedchamber of the Georgian-style Wentworth-Gardner House on Mechanic Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mrs. Elizabeth Rindge Wentworth built the house in 1760 as a wedding gift for her son Thomas, who died in 1768. In 1793, Major William Gardner bought the hous...

Date: 1915

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 195415

Ref. Code: PC039.USNH.03.021

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