Historic New England

Studio portrait of Catharine Borland Foster, Boston, Mass., 1862

Studio portrait of Catharine Borland Foster.

Date: 1862

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

GUSN: 347394

Ref. Code: PC008.10.042

Studio portrait of Maria L. Fowler, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Maria L. Fowler.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347395

Ref. Code: PC008.10.043

Studio portrait of unnamed child, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of unnamed child.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347396

Ref. Code: PC008.10.044

Studio portrait of (Uncle) Rufus Cook, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Rufus Cook, "called Uncle Cook to the poor benevolents of Boston"

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347397

Ref. Code: PC008.10.045

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of unidentified woman.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347398

Ref. Code: PC008.10.046

Studio portrait of unidentified man, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of unidentified man in what appears to be a military or fraternal order outfit.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347399

Ref. Code: PC008.10.047

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of unidentified woman.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347400

Ref. Code: PC008.10.048

Studio portrait of unidentified man, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of unidentified man

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347401

Ref. Code: PC008.10.049

Studio portrait of unidentified man, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of unidentified man.

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

GUSN: 347402

Ref. Code: PC008.10.050

Studio portrait of B. H. Ticknor, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of B. H. Ticknor, Co. G. 45th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

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

GUSN: 347403

Ref. Code: PC008.10.051

Nantasket Hotel, Nantasket Beach, souvenir menu, Stearns & Pretto, proprietors, Nantasket Beach, Mass.

Diners enjoy their meals on a verandah overlooking the beach with swimmers and sunbathers. The date "Aug. 16th 1911" is written in pencil on the verso. The extensive menu offers relishes, soups, seafood, steaks, chops, vegetables, salads, eggs, pastries, ice cream and temperance drinks which includ...

Date: 1911-08-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347406

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.054

R.M.S. Ivernia, location unknown, undated

The R.M.S. Ivernia, a Cunard line ship, was launched 1899 and sunk during World War I in 1917. Text under the illustration reads "Woven in silk." The woven silk images were created by Thomas Stevens a weaver in Coventry, England. They were created between 1879-1938 and called "Stevengraphs."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347408

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.042

List of saloon passengers, R.M.S. Scythia, Boston to Liverpool, July 21st, 1887, Cunard Steam Ship Company, Ltd.

The card verso lists the Cunard Line Chief Agencies including the one in Boston at 99 State Street. Passengers can make railroad connections which are advertised on the verso: South Eastern Railway, London & North Western Railway and The Midland Railway.

Date: 1887-07-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.030

Trade card, Vick's choice seeds, James Vick's Sons, Rochester, New York

The seeds can be obrained at W.S. Smith & Sons, 54 Court Street, Binghamton, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347411

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.009

Catalogue No. 44, iron railings, wire fences, entrance gates, Anchor Post Iron Works, 165 Broadway, New York, New York

The catalog uses drawings and photographs to illustrate the type of fences and gates created for businesses. Text on the back cover reads "Created and produced by Norman Pierce Co., New York, Chicago."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347412

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.015

Wrought iron fences and gates for private estates, parks, cemetaries, unclimbable fences for factories and railroads, tennis enclosures, arbors, wire fences, farm fences, W.A. Snow Iron Works, Inc., 19 Portland Street, Boston, Mass.

The business had built fences and gates around private residences, businesses, and cemeteries. The residences include Henry Clay Frick, Pride's Crossing, Massachusetts, the Skinner Estate, Dedham, Massachusetts, Francis Shaw, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, Bayard Thayer, Lancaster, Massachuse...

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347413

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.016

Studio portrait of George C. Winslow, Boston, Mass., 1864

Studio portrait of George C. Winslow, a captain and A.G.M. in the U.S. Army.

Date: 1864

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

GUSN: 347414

Ref. Code: PC008.10.052

Studio portrait of Mrs. Justin Winsor, Boston, Mass., 1861

Studio portrait of Mrs. Justin Winsor, aka Caroline Tufts (Barker) Winsor

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 347415

Ref. Code: PC008.10.053

Studio portrait of John Greenleaf Whittier, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of John Greenleaf Whittier.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 347416

Ref. Code: PC008.10.054

Maginnis and Walsh architectural collection, c. 1898-1932, undated

i-10\li-5The Maginnis and Walsh architectural collection, circa 1898-1932, undated, consists of 19 folders and 2 tube (581 drawings) of architectural drawings from a portion of the firm's commissions. Displayed on formats of starch-coated linen, trace paper, and blueprints, these renderings include ...

Date: undated

Collection: Maginnis and Walsh architectural collection, c. 1898-1932, undated

GUSN: 347420

Ref. Code: AR038

Beautifying home surroundings, The Lovett Landscape Service, Little Silver, New Jersey

The guide advises homeowners on how to improve their properties with landscape gardening.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347430

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.162

Beauty in gardens, a tribute, 1st edition, edited by Roger B. Whitman for and in collaboration with the Cyclone Fence Company, William Edwin Rudge, New York, New York

The item is copy number 51.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347433

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.163

Everything for the garden 1933, Peter Henderson & Co., 35 Cortlandt St., New York, New York

Vegetables, flowers, gardening implements, fertilizers and insecticides are described for customers. There is an extensive list of garden and farm books. The front cover illustration is captioned "Ash Lawn, Va. the home of President Monroe."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.164

Trees and plants from Vermont for 1930, George D. Aiken, Putney, Vermont

Trees, shrubs, flowers and fruit trees are described for customers. There is a loose order sheet and a handwritten list of items.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347453

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.165

Save your garden from insects and disease, Garden Hose Spray Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

The sprayer and cartridges are described for insect control, fertilizer application and plant diseases. Text on the cover reads "As easy as watering your lawn." The product is available from Breck's, 85 State and 85 Franklin Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.013

For yards of happiness around the clock, Hyde Bird Feeder Company, 56 Felton Street, Waltham, Mass.

The catalog has bird feeders, bird houses and lists shrubs and trees which attract birds. There is a separate combination order form and envelope.

Date: 1952-1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347456

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.048

Notebook 23

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347244

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.23

Notebook 24

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347245

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.24

Notebook 25

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347246

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.25

Notebook 26

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347247

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.26

Notebook 27

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347248

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.27

Notebook 28

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347249

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.28

Notebook 29

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347250

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.29

Notebook 30

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347251

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.30

Notebook 31

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347252

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.31

Notebook 32

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347253

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.32

Notebook 33

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347254

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.33

Notebook 34

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347255

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.34

Notebook 35

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347256

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.35

Notebook 36

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347257

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.36

Handbill, The Boston Herald's branch office for want advs., 18 State Street, corner Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass.

Text below the photograph reads "Want Advs. Received from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.021

Rate sheet, classified advs., The Boston Herald, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The rates for different types of ads are listed on the item and will go into effect May 1, 1909. Samples are on the item verso.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.022

Envelope, The Boston Herald, Classified Advertising Department, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The item is a business envelope for the Herald's Classified Advertising Department.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.023

Envelope, Boston Herald, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The Herald building illustration shows pedestrians and an automobile.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.024

May's 20th century catalogue 1900, L.L. May & Co., seedsmen, St. Paul, Minnesota

May carries seeds for vegetables, fruits and flowers. There is a loose business envelope and leaflet describing fees for money orders.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347262

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.160

Abstract to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 7, 1880

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347264

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.01

Certificate of Membership to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 22, 1880

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347265

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.09

Col. [Francis] U. Farquhar to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 11, 1880

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347266

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.05

Robert Klotz to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 9, 1880

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347267

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.04

Sen. [Henry B.] Anthony to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 9, 1880

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347268

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.03

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