Historic New England

Grandfather clock, Central Ave., Southbridge, Mass., circa 1920

One black-and-white photographic print of the interior of the grandfather clock in Mr. and Mrs. Roland Newhall's house at 123 Central Avenue in Southbridge, Massachusetts. The grandfather clock was located in the dining room of the house. The house was one of seven three family houses built by the A...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 360161

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Southbridge.161-02.06

Chair purchased in Nova Scotia, Central Ave., Southbridge, Mass., circa 1920

One black-and-white photographic print of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Newhall's house at 123 Central Avenue in Southbridge, Massachusetts. The house was one of seven three family houses built by the American Optical Company for workers and their families.The houses are part of the Twinehurst...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 360162

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Southbridge.161-02.07

Chair purchased in Nova Scotia, Central Ave., Southbridge, Mass., circa 1920

One black-and-white photographic print of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Newhall's house at 123 Central Avenue in Southbridge, Massachusetts. The house was one of seven three family houses built by the American Optical Company for workers and their families.The houses are part of the Twinehurst...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 360163

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Southbridge.161-02.08

Billhead for E. T. Cowdrey & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in white wine and cider winegar, refined cider, pickles of all kinds, No. 21 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., 1862

Billhead for E. T. Cowdrey addressed to M. Nathan Cushing. Cushing is charged for two items, one being a pint of ketchup .

Date: 1862

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360166

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.019

Billhead for Freeman & Sears, dealers in salt, No. 228 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1862

Billhead from Freeman and Sears addressed to Nathan Cushing. Cushing is billed for 5 bags of salt.

Date: 1862

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360167

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.020

Billhead for Albert P. Clark & Co., importers and dealers in all kinds of coarse salt and manufacturers of ground rock salt, 218 State & 27 Commerce Street, Boston, Mass., 1868

Bilhead for Albert P. Clark & Co. addressed to D. C. Pollard & Company. Pollard & Co. are billed for a large amount of salt.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360168

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.021

Billhead for Bigelow & Dowse, hardware, cutlery, nails and cordage, 229 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1886

Billhead for Bigelow & Dowse addressed to F. D. Pollard. Pollard is charged for cartridges, cut tacks, and other hardware. The front of the billhead also features a print of Bigelow and Dowse's storefront.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360170

Ref. Code: EP001.01.060.01.01.064

Billhead for Timothy Gay & Co., wholesale grocers, No. 18 India Street, Boston, Mass., 1887

Billhead for Timothy Gay & Co. addressed to Mr. H Whithed [sic]. The storefront is printed on the front of the billhead.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360171

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.054

Billhead for Hezekiah Blanchard, dealer in seeds, no. 16 Long Wharf, Boston, Mass., 1857

Billhead addressed to G and W. D. Frank, Billhead has note stating that it was sent to RR that morning

Date: 1857

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360172

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.010

Billhead for Harvard Extract Company, E H. MacDonald, proprieter, 12 pearl Street, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Mass., 1895

Billhead from the Harvard Extract Company addressed to E. C. Matthews. Matthews is billed for 1/2 glass of lemon extract

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360174

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.008

Billhead for Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, makers of sunshine American & English style biscuits, crackers & sugarwafer specialties, 176 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass., 1911

Billhead from the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company addressed to Carr and Bradford. It is unclear what they were billed for, but the bill was paid.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.01.01.012

Billhead for General Importing Company, importers of Greek, Italian, and Spanish products, 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass., 1954

Billhead from the General Importing Company addressed to the J. S. Contas Brothers. The brothers are billed for 1 case of string figs.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.020

Billhead for A. E. Mills & Son, butter, eggs, and poultry, 27 & 29 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1930

Billhead from A. E. Mills & Son. There is no adddressee. The billhead has 3 columns for poultry, butter, and eggs.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360178

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.041

Billhead for W. W. Benjamin, dealer in foreign and domestic fruits and produce, 26 Mercantile St., Boston, Mass., 1911

Billhead for W. W. Benjamin addressed to Carter and Bean. Carter and Bean are billed for celery, lettuce, berries, and grapes.

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360179

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.055

The Life and Letters of George Bancroft

.023 linear feet (2 folders)

Date: 1908

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 360182

Ref. Code: MS031.04.01.03

Billhead for Walker Stetson Company, importers manufacturers, Essex and Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., 1911

Billhead for the Walker Stetson Company addressed to Carter & Bean. Carter and Bean are billed for 8 pieces of ribbon.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.064.01.01.021

Billhead for The Twitchell-Champlin Co., wholesale grocers, Portland, Maine, 1911

Billhead for the Twitchell-Champlin Company addressed to Carter & Bean. Carter and Bean are billed for various groceries including oats, lemon jello, tea, and various kinds of beans, There is also a print of the company's building at the top of the billhead.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360184

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.056

Sayward House opening day July 8, 1978

0.01 linear feet (1 legal folder)

Date: 07/08/1978

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 360185

Ref. Code: MS031.03.03.09

Image 14, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor Southeast, Corner Post Overhang (with notes), Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Note on the photograph notes: "see 1 and 2"

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360186

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.042

Article on furnishings of Sayward House

0.01 linear feet (1 folder)

Date: 1979

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 360187

Ref. Code: MS031.04.03.07

Image 14, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor Southeast, Corner Post Overhang (no notes), Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360188

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.043

Image 15, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor East, Foundation Sills, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Note reads: 'Sills on east side were replaced during previous restoration" and denotes Section A

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360190

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.044

Image 16, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor East, Wall with Water Faucet, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Sections A and B are denoted on the photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360192

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.045

Papers of Annie Howard (1859-1911) and Frank Howard (1857-1925), 1898-1920, undated

Series contains ephemera; original art; and photographic materials related to the lives of Annie and Frank Howard.

Date: undated

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360193

Ref. Code: MS068.001

Ephemera, 1898-1910

Subseries contains ephemera such as a booklet about circus attractions with the Barnum & Bailey circus; a postcard of Anne and Franke Howard; a Smith & Howard tattooers supplies price list; and a card with tattoo care directions.

Date: 1898-1910

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360194

Ref. Code: MS068.001.01

Papers of the Liberty family, 1910-1966

Series contains ephemera; original art; and photographic materials related to the lives and operations of the Liberty family in Boston.

Date: 1910-1966

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360195

Ref. Code: MS068.002

Miscellaneous materials, 2020-2022, undated

Series contains ephemera, advertisements, and publications related to the Historic New England exhibit titled Loud, Naked, & in Three Colors: The History of Tattooing in Boston.

Date: 2020-2022, undated

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360196

Ref. Code: MS068.003

Original art, 1905-1915

Subseries contains original art in the form of a sketchbook attributed to Frank Howard filled with tattoo and flash tattoo designs.

Date: 1905-1915

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360197

Ref. Code: MS068.001.02

Photographic materials, circa 1890, undated

Subseries contains two cabinet cards, one of Frank Howard and the other of their daughter, Carrie Minnie Frances Howard (1883-1923), who performed under the stage name Ivy.

Date: 1890, undated

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360198

Ref. Code: MS068.001.03

Ephemera, 1910-1966

Subseries contains ephemera such as cards with tattoo care directions; business cards for Frank, Ted, and Edward Liberty; and correspondence from the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Date: 1910-1916

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360199

Ref. Code: MS068.002.01

Original art, circa 1920, circa 1950

Subseries contains a framed tattoo design called "Where Waters Meet" and the sign for Ted Liberty's tattoo studio in Baltimore.

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360200

Ref. Code: MS068.002.02

Photographic materials, 1942-1958

Subseries contains photographic materials including a photograph of Edward Liberty tattooing a sailor; a portrait of Ted Liberty; and a photograph of Harold Liberty tattooing an unidentified man.

Date: 1942-1958

Collection: Tattoo collection

GUSN: 360201

Ref. Code: MS068.002.03

Image 17, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor East, Foundation Sections B and C, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes on the photograph denote Sections B and C and also note to see photograph 18

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360215

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.046

Image 18, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor East, Sill and Water Table, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes on the photograph indicate a section stating "Original N.E. Corner Post & Sill" and "End of original water table." Sections C and D are also denoted

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360219

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.047

Image 19, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor East, East Window and Foundation, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes on photograph indicates sections D and E and also a note to see photograph 18.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360221

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.048

Image 20, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor Northeast, Post of Lean-To, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes on the photograph read: "Note workmanship," "sill badly rotted," "original studs to lean-to are in poor condition," "N.E. Corner post of lean-to

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360222

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.049

Image 21, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor East, Northeast Corner Post, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes on photograph read: "Original stud badly rotted" and "N.E. Corner post note splice." There is also an unidentified man in the background

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360223

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.050

Image 22, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor North, Northeast Corner, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes read "Door is not original," "Sill was completely gone," "Post supporting girt is rotted at bottom and needs splice," and "See 23."

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360224

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.051

Xmas Press, 2001-2019

Series contains twelve photographic booklets of Arthur Krim's photography published by Xmas Press.

Date: 2001-2019

Collection: Arthur Krim photographic collection

GUSN: 360225

Ref. Code: PC082.001

Lantscap Press, 2015

Series contains one photographic booklet of Arthur Krim's photography published by Lantscap Press.

Date: 2001-2019

Collection: Arthur Krim photographic collection

GUSN: 360226

Ref. Code: PC082.002

Image 23, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor North, Sill Damage, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Note on photograph reads "Remains of Sill" and points to a pile of rubble

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360230

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.052

Image 24, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, Northwest Corner Post, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes read: "Note rot, sill new at previous restoration, N.W. Corner Post of Lean-to."

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360231

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.053

Image 25, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, Northwest Corner, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes read: "Note plate protrudes of Boarding," "no support," "not original lean-to sill."

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360232

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.054

Image 26, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, West Gable, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Photograph of the west gable of the house. A ladder leans on the side of the house

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360233

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.055

Image 27, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, Northwest Corner Post (with notes), Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes read: "End Original North Sill" and "Original Sill"

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360234

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.056

Image 27A, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, Northwest Corner Post (alternate angle), Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Note reads: "Sill of Lean-To has been set in 3" and now Lines up with the rest of the building" and "Note Iron"

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360235

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.057

Image 28, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, West Window, Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes read: "Not Original" (indicating the sills under the window) and "Original Studs pegged at top"

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360236

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.058

Image 28A, Restoration Photos, Exterior, 1st Floor West, West Window (stripped wall), Saugus, Mass., ca. 1920

Notes read: " Very old piece of furring 39" long," New Work" (indicating window frames), a measurement of 48" from one window frame to a portion of the wall, and "Not Original."

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360237

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.059