Historic New England

Copley-Plaza Hotel, Boston

This large loose-leaf album, titled "The Copley-Plaza Boston, Arthur L. Race, Managing Director", prepared as a marketing tool circa 1912 for The Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Volume contains: an introductory list of historic attractions for guests; a colored sketch of one of the mai...

Date: ca. 1912

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193800

Ref. Code: PC009.231

Woodworking shop, Salisbury, Mass

This album, with dimensions of 11 1/2 x 15 5/16 x 7/8 inches, has an embossed brown cover and contains a collection of black and white photographs depicting the activities and projects of a woodworking shop in Salisbury, Massachusetts. All of the images are in good condition. The photos mostly appea...

Date: 1938

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193801

Ref. Code: PC009.232

Construction of Bridgeport Connecticut Home

This leather-bound album contains thirty-seven black and white 3 x 4 1/2 inch photographs accompanied by descriptive captions printed in pink ink. The first sixteen images portray the construction of a residence in Bridgeport, Connecticut, begun in August, 1927. A note on the inside cover suggests t...

Date: 1927-1932

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193803

Ref. Code: PC009.234

Photographs by Charles Austin Wood

This leather album contains twenty-two albument prints of portraits and buildings, all taken by Charles Austin Wood in 1896. An inscription in the front of the album reads, "Mrs. Mary Miranda (Corbett) Johnson with compliments of C. A. & M. M. Wood. Photographic Views taken by Chas. A. Wood in the 7...

Date: 1896

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193806

Ref. Code: PC009.237

"French Plates, Worcester and Whitinsville, Massachusetts"

This small album is hand labeled "French Plates, Worcester and Whitinsville, Massachusetts, Arranged by K.M.F., 1898." It contains nine cyanotypes mounted on paper. The sheets of paper are bound together with a blue ribbon. The images show interiors and exteriors of houses in Worcester and Whitinsvi...

Date: 1898

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193807

Ref. Code: PC009.238

Wery last obserwations of Weller, Senior to Boz, on his departure from London

Cover features a head-and-shoulders portrait of Charles Dickens.

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193830

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.053

Snapshots of family and friends in Massachusetts and New York

This leather-bound album holds 202 black-and-white snapshots from 1919-1933. Included are a number of shots of groups of girls taken throughout many years camping, playing, and traveling together. Also families and shots of individuals on Cape Cod, in Dorchester, Northfield, Massachusetts, and locat...

Date: 1919-1933

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193808

Ref. Code: PC009.239

Frank Cousins Art Co. sample book

This album is a salesman's order book for the Frank Cousins Art Co. of Salem, Massachusetts. It contains 128 black and white 7.5 x 9.5 inch photographs of Colonial architectural details, including building exteriors, doorways, railings, interior views, wallpapers, stairs, windows, fireplaces, brass ...

Date: 1890-1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193810

Ref. Code: PC009.241

Mansard style house

This portfolio consists of twenty-one black and white photographs which document an unidentified Mansard style house, probably located in Worcester, Mass. at the turn of the nineteenth century. The photographs were taken by C. L. Blair, 44 Front Street, Worcester, Mass. The collection includes exter...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193811

Ref. Code: PC009.242

H. L. Wilkinson House

A house portrait album owned by the Wilkinson family of Franklin, Mass. This bound album contains thirteen black and white photographs (7.5 x 9.5) illustrating a house and its rooms at the turn of the nineteenth century. Each photo is a detailed study of the furnishings and decor. Rooms include livi...

Date: 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193812

Ref. Code: PC009.243

Birch Knoll, Franklin, Massachusetts

This album is embossed with "Birch Knoll, Franklin, Massachusetts" on the cover. The album contains seventeen black and white photographs of the interior and exterior of a home owned by Anna Wilkinson Rathbun taken around 1900. The photographs in this album are all stamped by the photographer R. J. ...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193813

Ref. Code: PC009.244

Artwork of Providence, RI

Portfolio of B&W gravure plates of Providence, RI published in nine parts by the W. J. Parish Publishing Co in 1896. Parts 1 & 9 are missing. 42 plates with 62 images. Each part is stamped on the front right lower corner "Gift of Franklin Reed, 1984." Plates of Providence, showing landscapes, do...

Date: 1896

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193814

Ref. Code: PC009.245

Historical Views of New England

Album of small original photographs c 1910-1920. Album, together with Album # 247, is green morocco and green cloth, ribbed 6 panel spines. From the private library of Edward Osbourne Bassett. Most photos mounted in albums with a few loose between the pages. They have been removed to a separate f...

Date: 1910-1920

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193815

Ref. Code: PC009.246

Historical Views of New England

Album of small original photographs c 1910-1920. Album, together with Album # 246 is green morocco and green cloth, ribbed 6 panel spines. From the private library of Edward Osbourne Bassett. Most photos mounted in albums with a few loose between the pages. They have been removed to a separate fo...

Date: 1910-1920

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193816

Ref. Code: PC009.247

Pierce-Perry-Farmer House, High Street, Newburyport, Mass.

This is an album bound in leather which includes forty-eight very detailed black and white photographs of the Pierce-Perry-Farmer house in Newburyport, Mass. It includes both exterior and interior views. The exterior views show the Federalist mansion and gardens. The interior views highlight sitting...

Date: ca. 1939

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193817

Ref. Code: PC009.248

New England Family Album

Photo album with red snake/alligator print front and back cover containing approximately 30 leaves with 281 snapshots. Photographs are mostly 3 x4 black and white images with some larger photographs ( 3 1/2 x 5 7/8 inches). The first few pages are loose and missing some the photographs. Album app...

Date: 1948-1949

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193818

Ref. Code: PC009.249

Account book 127, 1840-1845

Account book listing charges made by customers between 1840 and 1845 and recorded by an unknown purveyor of goods and services. Entries are listed by customer, then chronologically by purchase. Customers include: Moses Davis; John Dinsmore, Jr.; Simeon Kimbal; William McDaniel; Jeremiah Hall & C...

Date: 1840-1845

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193819

Ref. Code: MS002.127

Account book 128, Vermont, 1873-1873

This account book for a northern Vermont manufacturer kept track of orders between 1872 and 1873. Customers ordered a variety of building parts such as blinds, windows, moldings, rails, and doors; precise measurements for many of these construction components are given, as are requested delivery dat...

Date: 1872-1873

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193821

Ref. Code: MS002.128

Plan book of William G. Shillaber, Mass., 1866-1924

Plan book of William G. Shillaber's properties in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, Peabody, and Brighton. Plan book with photographs and surveys of properties as well as account sheets, deeds, and newspaper articles about real estate, land values, taxes, building methods, and Boston neighborhoods. Accoun...

Date: 1866-1924

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193822

Ref. Code: MS002.129

Account book of H.K. Keith and Co., June 30-October 25, 1856

Account book of H. K. Keith & Co., with recorded sales from June 30 to October 25, 1856. Entries list daily retail sales, primarily for food items, clothing, dyes, soap, tea, and textiles. Also included are dyes, varnishes, spirits, and oils. Majority of sales appear to take place on Saturdays. ...

Date: 1856

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193823

Ref. Code: MS002.130

Stock book of Henry K. Keith and Co., Feb. 1, 1860

"Stock Book" of Henry K. Keith & Co., February 1, 1860 detailing inventory of clothing, dry goods, writing supplies, pens, ink, and household items (including lamps, bottles, bowls, and polish). Other entries of interest include snuff boxes, reticules, hymnals, whips, ferrules, and curry combs. Quan...

Date: 1860-02-01

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193824

Ref. Code: MS002.131

Account book of Nahum Keene, Duxbury, Mass., Mar. 24, 1852

Account book of Nahum Keene of Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 24, 1852, detailing inventory of clothing and textile goods, including dyes and accessories, such as veils, ribbons, gloves, and shawls. Other utilitarian items include: serving pieces; bed pans; scythes; and spices and various condiments ...

Date: 1852-03-24

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193825

Ref. Code: MS002.132

Stock book of L.F. Brett, Duxbury, Mass., Feb. 1, 1843

Stock book of L. F. Brett of Duxbury, Massachusetts, dated February 1, 1843. Listed are a variety of clothing items and accessories, such as scarves, handkerchiefs, and hosiery. Other entries refer to children's clothing, sewing supplies and notions, foundations, and textiles. Household items listed...

Date: 1843-02-01

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193826

Ref. Code: MS002.133

Account book of James Short, Newbury, Mass., 1742-1801

This family account book was kept by James Short of Newbury, Massachusetts, between 1742 and 1801. Other family members mentioned include Nicolas Short and John Short. Monies exchanged were in pounds Sterling. Goods and services exchanged included a wide variety of agrarian activities and basic need...

Date: 1742-1801

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193827

Ref. Code: MS002.134

Account book of Andrew Ayers, Northfield, Mass., 1818-1852

Account book of Andrew Ayers of Northfield, Massachusetts, kept 1818-1852, in which he records on an almost daily basis receipts for goods and services rendered. Goods sold include: bushels of corn, oats and potatoes; barrels of cider; pounds of beef; pecks of onions and pork; "soap greece;" and loa...

Date: 1818-1852

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193828

Ref. Code: MS002.135

The whalemen's quick step

Cover depicts a military encampment on Boston Common with the Massachusetts State House in the background. Soldiers perform drills. Visible in the background is the Hancock Mansion.

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193834

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.054

Gov. Morton's grand march

Cover features a head-and-shoulders portrait of Governor Morton seated in three-quarter profile.

Date: 1843

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193836

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.055

Dennis' quick step

Cover depicts two soldiers in uniform. Their hats bear the insignia "MR." The city of Boston can be seen in the distance, as well as a military encampment.

Date: 1844

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193844

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.056

Album 30A: Windsor Houses, Volume 1

This album includes fifty-three black and white photographs of historic homes. The images are arranged by owner's last name. Included in this volume are names beginning with A through H. See volume B for I through Z. Both albums were created by Daniel Broderick of Windsor, Connecticut, in 1933. All ...

Date: 1933

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193839

Ref. Code: PC009.030A

Album 30B: Windsor Houses, Volume 2

This album includes forty-eight black and white photographs of historic homes. The images are arranged by owner's last name. Included in this volume are names beginning with I through Z. See album 30A for A through H. Both albums were created by Daniel Broderick of Windsor, Connecticut, in 1933. All...

Date: 1933

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193840

Ref. Code: PC009.030B

Dreams of the past

Cover depicts a view of Saint Augustine's church and cemetery, South Boston. A man sits alone beneath a tree.

Date: 1844

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193849

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.057

Violet quadrilles

Cover depicts a formal dance at Papanti's dance studio. Four couples are dancing while the remainder of the guests sit around the dance floor. Musicians can be seen performing in a balcony.

Date: ca. 1844

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193855

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.058

Wrecker's daughter quick step

The cover depicts the personification of Hope, holding a memorial portrait of Grace Darling and her father who rescued nine survivors from the wreck of the ship, Forfarshire, off the Farne Islands, 1831.

Date: 1844

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193862

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.059

The mariner's orphan girl

Cover depicts a bereaved family by the seashore. A young girl and a young boy cling to their mother's dress. The mother's eyes are downcast.

Date: ca. 1845

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193867

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.060

The razor strop man, or, A few more left : a comic song

The cover depicts an urban street vendor surrounded by a group of customers.

Date: 1845

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193870

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.061

Favorite melodies from the grand Chinese spectacle of Aladdin, or, The wonderful lamp, as produced at the Boston Museum. No. 6, Aladdin quick step

Cover features a view of the Boston Museum building on Tremont St., Boston.

Date: 1847

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193875

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.062

He doeth all things well, or, My sister : a ballad

A woman sits alone beneath a tree.

Date: 1847

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193879

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.063

Sea king's bride

The cover depicts opera singer Johanna Maria "Jenny" Lind (1820-1887) waving.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193886

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.064

The Massapoag march

Cover features a view of the Massapoag House hotel.

Date: 1848

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193891

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.065

The death of St. Clare, little Eva's father, from Uncle Tom's Cabin

This sheet music contains harmful imagery and employs racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alte...

Date: 1852

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193893

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.066

"Sachem's daughter"

This sheet music contains harmful imagery and language and employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New Englan...

Date: 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193896

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.067

"The Harrison Song", sheet music, undated

This sheet music contains harmful imagery and language. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects a...

Date: 1840, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193898

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.068

The lament of the Irish emigrant

The cover depicts a man, presumably an Irish immigrant, leaning against a fence.

Date: 1840

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 193899

Ref. Code: MS007.01.15.08

The blind boy

Cover depicts a seated boy surrounded by other boys and a woman. One boy is playing a mandolin.

Date: 1842

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 193915

Ref. Code: MS007.01.18.10

Gordon's quick step

Cover depicts Captain Gordon in uniform and holding a sword. A military encampment is in the background.

Date: 1842

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 193916

Ref. Code: MS007.01.18.11

The alpine hunters

Cover depicts two men and two women in traditional Tyrol (Alps) costume. One woman is holding a guitar.

Date: 1841

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 193923

Ref. Code: MS007.01.45.01

Stereograph of a group of people in front of a dwelling, location unknown, ca. 1870

A group of men and women pose in front of a house. People in the foreground are seated while people in the background are standing.

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 193926

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3600.001

Farm hands on a hay wagon, Oak Hill, Aldie, Va., 1905-1915

Three farm hands work at Oak Hill, President James Monroe's residence, in Aldie, Virginia. They drive and sit on a wagon loaded with hay.

Date: 1905-1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 193930

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0150.0200.003

Portrait of John F. Kennedy, full face, seated at his desk, 1957

Seated half portrait of Senator John F. Kennedy. Seated at his desk, he turns to face the camera, a contemplative look on his face.

Date: 1957

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 193932

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.003

Daybook of James Tirrell, 1825-1833

Items charged include pieces of clothing, foods (with herbs noted), notions, some carpenter's supplies, yardgoods, hides, etc. Also many carting jobs. Charges often offset by labor in making shoes or boots. Newspaper clippings superimposed on pages are mid-nineteenth century. Poetry and editorial...

Date: 1825-1833

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194089

Ref. Code: MS002.048

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