Historic New England

Studio portrait of Dr. C. C. Holmes, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354863

Ref. Code: PC008.12.020

Studio portrait of an unidentified women in a wedding dress, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354864

Ref. Code: PC008.12.021

Studio portrait of Winslow Family Group, Including George Winslow, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354865

Ref. Code: PC008.12.022

S. J. Wiseman, Southampton, England, Active 1860s

cartes-de-visite

Date: 1860s

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354867

Ref. Code: PC008.13

Studio portrait of Sarah Ellen Waldo, Southampton, England, undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354868

Ref. Code: PC008.13.001

H. J. Mockett Photo, Broadstairs, England. Active 1860s

Cartes-de-visite

Date: 1860s

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354870

Ref. Code: PC008.14

Studio portrait of Sarah Ellen Waldo, Broadstairs, England, 1865

Date: 1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354871

Ref. Code: PC008.14.001

Studio portrait of Sarah Ellen Waldo, Broadstairs, England, undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354872

Ref. Code: PC008.14.002

Postcard, birthday wishes, location unknown

The postcard was sent to Master Harold R. Hale, 1907.

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354873

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.018

Pond Island Light, mouth of the Kennebec River, Maine

Two men stand on a viewing platform next to a small structure with a large bell.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354874

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.2420.0020.001

Portland Head Lighthouse, published by Johnson Sea-Horse Outboard Motors, Waukegan, Illinois

The Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is the backdrop for the motorboat advertising Johnson Sea-Horse Outboard Motors.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354876

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.2520.0280.006

Digging the Cape Cod Canal, pres. August Belmont and chief engineer Wm. Barclay Parsons shaking hands across the stream which made Cape Cod an island, no. 105, published by Small's, Buzzard's Bay, Mass.

August Belmont is on the left and William Parsons is on the right as the two men reach to shake hands in the image. Other unidentified men and two children can be seen in the group.

Date: 1909

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354878

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0840.0080.001

View of eastern end of Cape Cod Canal, Mass.

Boats travel across the Cape Cod Canal. A road can be seen on the Sagamore side of the Canal.

Date: 1914

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354879

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0840.0080.002

Cranberry picking on Cape Cod, Mass.

Men and women harvest cranberries in the image. The postcard verso has a snall newspaper clipping attached to it which describes cranberry picking.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354880

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0840.0040.001

Aptucxet, 1627, Plymouth Colony's first trading post, Bourne, Mass.

An exterior view of the replica trading post used by the Plymouth Colony can be seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354882

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0490.0060.002

Digging the Cape Cod Canal, breaking the dam that separated the waters of Cape Cod Bay and Buzzard's Bay, July 4, 1914, no. 116, published by Small's, Buzzard's Bay, Mass.

A group of unidentified men stand above the Canal in the image.

Date: 1914-07-04

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354883

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0840.0080.003

Exterior view, house, Sagamore Highlands, Sagamore, Mass.

A house overlooks the beach with a view toward the Sagamore Highlands. A clothesline is behind the house.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354884

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4100.0020.001

Adams houses, Quincy, Massachusetts, here were born John Adams and John Quincy Adams, his son, both Presidents of the United States

The two Adams houses can be seen behind a stone wall and a wooden rail fence.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354885

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.003

Exterior view of Adams birthplaces, Quincy, Mass.

Handwritten text on the item verso reads "On the left is the house where John Adams lived after he was married. The one on the right is where he was born. It was built in 1681. These two houses are on the corner of Presidents Ave. and Independence Ave., Quincy, Mass. Purchased 23 March 1925 for $1, ...

Date: ca. 1914

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354886

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.004

Birthplaces of 2nd and 6th presidents, Quincy, Mass.

The houses are seen against a backdrop of autumn leaves. Text on the item verso reads "The 'cottages' in which John Adams (1735) and John Quincy Adams (1767) were born are the oldest presidential birthplaces in the United States. They are 'Salt-boxes' and typical of the homes built by farmers during...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354888

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.005

Birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, Quincy, Mass.

An unidentified man sits on a bench on the left side of the image. Handwritten text on the image reads "J.A. born Oct. 19, 1735. Died July 4, 1826. J.Q.A. born --Died --" The item verso is covered with a newspaper clipping about John Adams.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354889

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.006

Advertisement for Campbell's Automatic Rapid Electric Fireless Cooker Range, William Campbell Co., Alliance, Ohio

The features and construction of the appliance are described in detail for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.01.005

Advertisement, another of the master models, the Cole Royal Sedan, Cole Motor Car Company, Indianapolis, Indiana

The advertisement was published in Town & Country magazine, October, 15, 1923.

Date: 1923-10-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.011

Advertisement, leadership based on true worth, Lincoln, Lincoln Motor Company, a division of Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan

The Phaeton model automobile is displayed in a garden setting.

Date: 1924-06-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.012

Advertisement, the new Marmon Brougham, Marmon Motor Car Co., Indianapolis, Indiana

The business sells several de luxe models of this vehicle.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.013

Advertisement, Pierce-Arrow dual-valve six, Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company, Buffalo, New York

A woman steps into a chauffeur driven Pierce-Arrow in the illustration. Text at the bottom of the image reads "Open cars $5250, closed cars $7000 at Buffalo, government tax additional." The ad was published in Life magazine on February 25, 1926.

Date: 1926-02-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.014

Advertisement, Chevrolet, building a better way to see the U.S.A., General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit, Michigan

A family poses with their 1972 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe in front of the Portland Head Lighhouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The ad was published in Popular Mechanics, January 1972.

Date: 1972

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354900

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.015

Advertisement, things a man can trust, New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

The lighthouse stands on a rock surrounded by waves. The ad was published in 1941 in the Saturday Evening Post.

Date: 1941-05-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354905

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.030

Homeless salvaging their belongings, Falmouth, Cape Cod, Mass., International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354918

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.003

Passage cut thru highway gives suggestion of lumbercamp scene, photo by International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354922

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.004

Nothing was left but wreckage at Misquamicut, Rhode Island, photo by International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354925

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.005

Exclusive Bailey's Beach entirely wiped out at Newport, Rhode Island, photo by International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354926

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.006

This roof was blown off at Boston, Mass., photo by International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354927

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.007

Unitarian Church in ruins at Worcester, Mass., photo by International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354928

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.008

Cottage blown into canal under Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod, Mass., photo by International News Service, New York, New York

Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of lives was appalling; property damage mounted to hundreds of millions of doll...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354930

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.009

Fallen trees and flood at Concord, New Hampshire, photo by International News Service, New York, New York

An individual paddles a boat with Stearns Grocery Co. in the background. Text on the postcard verso reads "September 21, 1938 will long be remembered as the date of the Big Hurricane which swept all New England, in all history something never before known to this part of the country. The loss of liv...

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354931

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0550.030.010

Portrait of unidentified man standing at hand pump, Spencer-Peirce-Little House, Newbury, Mass.

An unidentified man stands next to the hand pump behind the Spencer-Peirce-Little House in Newbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 354932

Ref. Code: PC006.SPL.01.024

Longfellow House, home of "The clock on the stairs," Pittsfield, Mass.

The house was actually owned by Thomas Gold and subsequently by Nathan Appleton, Longfellow's father-in-law. It was also known as Elm Knoll and inspired Longfellow's poem "The old clock on the stairs."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354933

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3740.0100.001

Bathing beach and hotels looking east from pier, Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Text on the verso reads "Published by Jack Sudenfield, Old Orchard Beach, Maine."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354936

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.2210.0040.002

Exterior view of stables building, Brookline Country Club, Brookline, Mass.

Two large trees stand near the property.

Date: ca. 1916

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354938

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0470.0200.001

Assembly room of Business Women's Club, State House Park, Boston, Mass.

Furniture and a fireplace can be seen in the room at 144 Bowdoin Street.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354940

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.1700.001

Ticket, July 4, 1776, great national anniversary, this admits to the 50th national festival at Faneuil Hall this day July 4, 1826

The ticket for the 50th anniversary celebration states dinner will be held at 3:00 p.m.

Date: 1826-07-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.027

Ticket for West End Street Railway Co., Boston, Mass.

The Boston subway system opened on September 1, 1897. Text on the ticket reads "Good only on car taken in subway this day, void if carried from subway without using." The ticket is from a page in William Sumner Appleton's scrapbook.

Date: 1897-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.031

Trade card, Taylor, Thomas & Co., importers and jobbers of dry goods, Nos. 71 and 73 Franklin Street, corner Devonshire, Boston, Mass.

Text on the item verso reads "Have resumed business at 503 Washington St. Relic. This card was in our vault and passed through the Great Fire of November, 1872."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.036

Allston Railroad Station, Allston, Mass.

The H.H. Richardson designed Allston Depot can be seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354953

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0710.0040.001

Railway station and Odd Fellows Hall, Allston, Mass.

The H.H. Richardson designed Allston Depot is in the foreground with several horse-drawn vehicles around it. The Allston Hall building houses the Odd Fellows, the Taft & Waite real estate business and the Allston News Company. Text at the top of the building reads "Allston Hall Block, 1889-1890." ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354955

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0430.0070.007

Birthplace of John Adams, second President of the United States, built about 1663, Quincy, Mass.

A wooden rail fence is in front of the property.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354957

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3860.0100.007

Ranges Light, Georges Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, Mass.

The lighthouse and other buildings can be seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354959

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.0280.001

Ranges Light, Georges Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, Mass.

The moon shines over the lighthouse and other buildings on Georges Island. The verso has a small newspaper clipping about the Boston port affixed to it.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354960

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.0280.002

Studio portrait of Quincy A. Shaw, Boston, Mass., 1860-1861

Date: 1860-1861

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354801

Ref. Code: PC008.11.016

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