Historic New England

Charles Street Meeting House

View of the Charles Street Meeting House before it was moved.

Date: 1920-10-31

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311015

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2250.002

Charles Street Meeting House

View of the Charles Street Meeting House before it was moved.

Date: 1920-10-31

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311016

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2250.003

This file consists of 16 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict tables manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; other drawings are ve...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311020

Ref. Code: CC011.001.002.002

Other

This file consists of 47 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; oth...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311021

Ref. Code: CC011.001.002.003

The Lincolnshire on Charles Street

A sign on the building indicates that the Lincolnshire will soon be opening and that it is available through Wm. C. Codman & Son.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311028

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2210.006

Charles Street, east side, Boston, Mass.

The Charles Street Supply Co. and Evergood Market are seen on the east side of Charles Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311031

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2220.002

Charles Street, east side, Boston, Mass.

A liquor store and other businesses are seen on the east side of Charles Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311032

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2220.003

New laboratory, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary

1 photograph ; 10 x 8 inches

Date: 1909-12-16

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311037

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2230.001

Nurses home, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary

1 photograph ; 10 x 8 inches

Date: 1909-11-12

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 311039

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2230.002

Watercolor -- Textile Design

Watercolor rendering depicting a textile design. Rectangular format depicts two patterns. The first has an olive green ground above a darker green border section with interwined ovals and red accents, follwed by blue tassel fringe. A rose pink ground follows with a deep lower border, gold netting an...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311040

Ref. Code: CC011.002.001

Pencil Drawing -- Shaving Stand

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a shaving stand. Front view is shown. Stand has an oval mirror with heavy molded rim attached on each side to a supporting column with a spiral twist shaft, rectangular block with inlaid trim, and urn finial. Columns rest on fluted backboard with molded ...

Date: 1881-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311044

Ref. Code: CC011.002.002

Pencil Drawing -- "Parlor Table"

Design drawing titled "Parlor Table" rendered in pencil. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with serpentine molded edges on all sides; deep apron with inlaid patarae; six slender legs with ring, ball and cylinder turnings; flattened disk feet; lower shelf with serpentin...

Date: 1883

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311056

Ref. Code: CC011.002.003

Pencil Drawing -- "Parlor Table"

Design drawing titled "Parlor Table" rendered in pencil. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with deep molded edge; deep apron with painted or inlaid garland and swag motifs; four slender legs with ring, ball and cylinder turnings; flattened disk feet; and smalller shelf...

Date: 1883, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311057

Ref. Code: CC011.002.004

Pencil Drawing -- Corner Cabinet

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a corner cabinet. Perspective view is shown. Cabinet has two separate cases. Upper cabinet has broken arch pediment wth scrolled ends on either side of a flat plinth and upper cupboard with molded cornice, concave sides, two glass doors with muntins form...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311058

Ref. Code: CC011.002.005

Pencil Drawing -- China Cupboard

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a cupboard. Front view is shown. Cupboard has upper case with flat overhanging top; molded edge and cornice; plain frieze; fluted pilasters; three doors with inset glass panels; and three interior shelves. Backboard below upper case has two recessed rect...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311059

Ref. Code: CC011.002.006

Pencil Drawing -- Bookcase

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil of a bookcase. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat overhanging top with molded cornice; plain frieze; thee shelves; two glass-paned doors enclosing middle section with open shelves on either side; two recessed rectangular panels on sides; ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311106

Ref. Code: CC011.002.007

Pencil Drawing -- Bookcase

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil of a bookcase against a wall with wainscotting and with a patterned carpet in front. Front view is shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat overhanging top with molded cornice; rounded frieze; one open tier at top supported in front by three turned columns; two rectang...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311115

Ref. Code: CC011.002.008

Pencil Drawing -- Bookcase

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil of a bookcase against a wall with wainscotting and with a patterned carpet in front. Front view is shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat overhanging top with molded cornice; plain frieze; one open tier at top supported in front by four ovoid turnings; one open shelf...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311116

Ref. Code: CC011.002.009

Pencil Drawing -- "Mahogany Shaving Stand"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Shaving Stand" rendered in pencil. Front view is shown. Stand has rectangular mirror with molded frame and scrolled pediment attached on each side to a fluted supporting column with a ball finial. Columns rest on shallow backboard with molded edge. Case below has rec...

Date: 1870-1910, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311117

Ref. Code: CC011.002.010

Massachusetts - Charlestown

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311119

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0355

Elevation of Clarence Edwards School off Main Street, Charlestown, Mass., undated

This is an elevation of the the Clarence Edwards School off Main Street, Charlestown, Mass. The elevation is a front view of the school with a car driving past the front of it. The drawing titles the school as "Intermediate School, Warren Bunker Hill District, Walker St., Charlestown, John M. Gray...

Date: ca. 1932, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311125

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0355.001

Drawing of the First National Bank Building, Boston, Mass.

This is a 14'' X 10'' perspective drawing of the First National Bank Building in Boston, MA, built in the Rennaissance Revival style. It is a two-perspective colored pencil drawing depicting the building and its manicured lawn, with a walkway to the front. People in 19th century clothing are walki...

Date: ca. 1900, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311126

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.007

Perspective of Temple Emanuel, Community Hall and Schoolhouse, Newton, Mass., 1952

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the Community Hall & Schoolhouse at Temple Emanuel in Newton, Mass. The buildings look like brick, and they are surrounded with small bushes. The drawing looks like is during the late autumn/winter season, because the trees are barren.

Date: 1952

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311128

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0800.002

Massachusetts - Gloucester

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311131

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0385

Drawing of Northern Circumferential Highway over Essex St., Gloucester, Mass., 1945

This colored pencil perspective of a bridge over Essex St., in Gloucester, Mass depicts a concrete bridge with railings on the side. It overlooks a street and does not appear very tall or long.

Date: 06-05-1945

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311133

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0385.001

Massachusetts - Winchendon

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311134

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1125

Perspective drawing of Memorial Community Building, Winchendon, Mass., undated

This watercolor perspective depics the Memorial Community Building, Winchendon, Mass. It shows a mid-century building in colonial revival style, featuring a widow's walk, steeple, and gables. Tall, abundant trees surround the area. There is a large parking lot in front of it with cars.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311137

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1125.001

Massachusetts - Revere

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311138

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1025

Drawing of St. Anthony's Parish Buildings, Revere, Mass., undated

This perspective drawing in pencil depicts the buidlings comprising of the St. Anthony Parish in Revere, Mass. The largest building is the main church, with a large, bulls-eye window and an arched entryway. It also features a cross as a finial. A smaller building is to its side and looks like a ho...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311140

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1025.001

Floor Plan of Philip Johnson's House, 9 Ash St., Cambridge, Mass., undated

This is a floor plan of Philip Johnson's house on 9 Ash St., Cambridge, Mass.

Date: ca. 1942, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311145

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0350.003

Perspective Rendering of Philip Johnson's House, 9 Ash St., Cambridge, Mass., undated

This perspective rendering of Philip Johnson's house shows an interior and exterior view. Rooms within the home are visible. The house is surrounded by sidewalks with people walking on them; they are able to walk straight into the house, which features an open floorplan that is partially exposed t...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 311146

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0350.004

Clipping - A. H. Davenport Company advertisement

Clipping of an undated advertisement from a periodical for A. H. Davenport Company. Text of advertisements reads as follows: "Furniture designed and executed by A. H. Davenport Company / Designers and Makers of Furniture and Interior Finish / We call your attention to the removal of our New York Est...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311147

Ref. Code: CC011.003.001

Letter, Charles S. Stedman to Edwin Ford

Handwritten letter dated April 14, 1918 from Charles S. Stedman, president of the University Club (Albany, NY), to Edwin Ford thanking Ford for his work in designing and furnishing the Paul Babcock Munson Memorial Room at the University Club. The stationery bears the letterhead of the Club.

Date: 1918-04-14

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311148

Ref. Code: CC011.003.002

Letter, William G. Van Loon to Edwin Ford

Typewritten letter dated April 16, 1918 from William G. Van Loon to Edwin Ford conveying resolution of the Board of Directors of the University Club (Albany, NY) thanking Ford for his work in designing and furnishing the Paul Babcock Munson Memorial Room at the University Club. An arithmetic calcul...

Date: 1918-04-16

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311149

Ref. Code: CC011.003.003

Clipping - "The Massachusetts General" by Philip Little

Clipping from an unknown periodical of a poem "The Massachusetts General" by Philip Little. Handwritten notation on clipping reads: "To E. F. In Phillip's House with pneumonia Nov. 1919."

Date: 1919-11-00

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311150

Ref. Code: CC011.003.004

Resolution: University Club (Albany, NY) re: appreciation of work of Edwin Ford

Typewritten resolution dated April 13, 1918 signed by Charles S Stedman and Prentiss Carnell, president and secretary of the University Club (Albany, NY), expressing appreciation for Edwin Ford's work in designing and furnishing the Paul Babcock Munson Memorial Room at the University Club. The stati...

Date: 1918-04-13

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311151

Ref. Code: CC011.003.005

Scrapbook

Bound scrapbook with black leather binding and marbleized endpapers. Scrapbook contains 140 pages. Handwritten notations on first page read: "Edwin Ford / 37 Devon Road, / Chestnut Hill, Mass." and "Memorabilia of Professional Work / In whole or in part / 1896-1913." Remaining pages are filled with ...

Date: 1896-1913

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311152

Ref. Code: CC011.003.006

Trade Catalog -- J. Broermann & Cie.

Trade catalog titled "Les Bronzes Francais" issued by J. Broermann & Cie. of Paris, France. Bound catalog has olive green paper cover vith black spine. Title and "Paris" are printed on front cover. Catalog contains photomechanical prints of a wide variety of lighting fixtures including chandeliers, ...

Date: 1923

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311301

Ref. Code: CC011.005.001

Pencil Drawing -- Armchair for Mrs. W. Rockefeller

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil on trace of an armchair. Perspective view is shown. Upholstered chair has wide back with carved arched crest rail; carved foliate ornament at center of crest rail; high flaring sides with curved tops; arm supports with molded edges and carved foliate scrolls at top...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311307

Ref. Code: CC011.006.001

Printing Block - Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Factory

Metal printing plate affixed to rectangular wooden block. Plate depicts a birds-eye view of the Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. factory in East Cambridge, MA around 1925. Handwritten on reverse is "Irving & Casson 519."

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311465

Ref. Code: CC011.008.005

Console Table of Mahogany & Burl Maple with Inlay

Design drawing titled "Console Taple of Mahogany & Burl Maple with Inlay" rendered in pencil and watercolor on board. Perspectve view is shown. Federal-style console table has square overhanging top which is hinged in middle and is shown closed; serpentine edges and ovolo corners on top; serpentine ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311627

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.003.003.010

Building material catalogue number 90, Webber Lumber and Supply Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

The business carries lumber, doors, hardware, windows, glass, mantels and other products for the home. An illustration of the factory is on the front cover.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311655

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.003

Masons' and contractors' supplies, catalogue no. 5, Waldo Brothers, 102 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The business sells concrete, pipes, chimney components, tiles and tools for construction work.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311660

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.004

"Dining Room in Blue and Gray"

Elevation titled "Dining Room in Blue and Gray" rendered in ink, watercolor and graphite on textured wove watercolor paper. Drawing depicts one wall of a dining room with two wide window seats below casement windows and flanking a broad fireplace. Fireplace has mantel with molded cornice and dentil ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311746

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.006

Room Model

Untitled model of room interior rendered in watercolor and graphite on two-ply board. Four sides fold up to create a three-dimensional room interior. Room has a parquet floor laid in a herringbone pattern, partially covered by a green, cream and rose Oriental carpet. Walls have pale gray marbleized ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311747

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.007

Building materials and mill work, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Doors, windows, glass and house plans are described in the catalog. An image of the factory is shown on the back cover.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311749

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.013

"Garden Wall of Stucco and Chinese Tiles"

Design drawing titled "Garden Wall of Stucco and Chinese Tiles" rendered in watercolor. Drawing depicts a portion of a garden with a stepped stucco wall behind a flower bed and grass lawn with trees in the background. Each section of the wall has eight aqua tiles with a Chinese-inspired interlaced m...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 311748

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.008

Catalog of Johns-Manville building materials, Johns-Manville Corp., 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York

1 trade catalog, 35 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311751

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.005

1947 building supply catalogue, L.C. Andrew lumber and building materials, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

The catalog has house and log cabin designs. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware. Text at the top of the cover reads "L.C. Andrew's 1947 building values."

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311773

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.014

1950 building supply catalogue, L.C. Andrew lumber and building materials, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

The catalog has house designs and floor plans. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware. Text at the top of the cover reads "1950 building values."

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311785

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.015

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