Historic New England

Watercolor -- Living Room Interior

Untitled watercolor rendering on board of a living room interior. Perspective view is shown. Interior of a living room shows a room with several seating areas furnished with upholstered sofas, an arm chair, and side tables. Also shown is a portion of a table in the style of George Nakashima. The liv...

Date: 1955-1970

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

GUSN: 314704

Ref. Code: CC011.008.001

Watercolor -- Living Room Interior

Untitled watercolor rendering on board of a living room interior. Perspective view is shown. Interior of a living room shows a room with several seating areas furnished with upholstered sofas, an arm chair, and side tables. Also shown is a portion of a table in the style of George Nakashima. The liv...

Date: 1955-1970

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

GUSN: 314705

Ref. Code: CC011.008.002

Brochure -- "The Irving & Casson Company"

Printed promotional brochure titled "Irving & Casson A. H. Davenport Co." with twelve pages and fold out front cover. Company name on back cover is shown as "The Irving & Casson Company." Brochure was publlished after Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport had closed in 1963. It is presumed to have been ...

Date: 1974-1978, undated

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

GUSN: 314706

Ref. Code: CC011.008.003

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 / Return to A. S. [?]." The number 4937 is stamped on the back in several pla...

Date: ca. 1925

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

GUSN: 314707

Ref. Code: CC011.008.004

Andersen Flexivent Window, one of 7 famous Andersen Windowalls, manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

Window features are described with a table of sizes.

Date: 1959

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314713

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.026

Remodel for beauty and more living space, Andersen Windowalls, Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

Before and after photographs describe the versatility of Windowalls for potential customers. The brochure is stamped with the following text "Hennigar Door and Window Co., 891 Main Street, Melrose, Mass."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.027

Buying? Building? Remodeling? Get window beauty in every room with Andersen Windowalls, manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

The features of Andersen window styles are described for potential customers.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314715

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.028

Magic of salt, 4th edition, Worcester Salt Company, 71-73 Murray street, New York, New York

The item describes the uses for salt in food, health and cleaning.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314717

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.033

Dainty and artistic desserts, with menus and special recipes by Janet M. Hill, compliments of Joseph Burnett Company, 36 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Menus that use Burnett's flavoring extracts and color pastes in the desserts are described in the book.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314719

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.006

Hollison book of color, The Holliston Mills, Inc., Norwood, Mass.

Colors for cloth bookbinding are provided using the Munsell System.

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.018

Gerrish house and ship chandlery from the water, Gerrish Island, Kittery Point, Maine.

Black and white snapshot of an old wooden building on the shoreline and a house on higher ground behind it surrounded by trees.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314722

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.1560.0140.001

Railroad station, Kittery Point, Maine.

A view looking down toward the railroad station, Kittery Point, Maine.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314723

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.001

Exterior front view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine.

A front view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine. The house appears to be overgrown with trees and shrubs and in disrepair.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314724

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.002

Exterior rear view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine.

A rear view of the Shapleigh house, Kittery Point, Maine. Many of clapboards are missing and a plank is nailed across the back door.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314726

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.003

Gerrish Island bridge over Chauncey Creek, Kittery Point, Maine.

Looking across Chauncey Creek at Gerrish Island and bridge, Kittery Point, Maine. A house and outbuildings are located just across the bridge. Two dories are moored near the island side of the creek.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314727

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0020.001

Exterior view of Rice's Tavern, the landing place for the ferry from Portsmouth, also known as Rices Ferry, Kittery, Maine.

An exterior view of Rice's Tavern, a large two-story dwelling with a barn adjacent.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314728

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.004

Exterior view of the Hotel Champernowne prior to its demolition in 1922, Kittery Point, Maine.

A view of Portsmouth Harbor and the Hotel Champernowne prior to its demolition in 1922.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314729

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0020.005

Furniture, as interpreted by the Century Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan

The history of period furniture is given with reproductions manufactured by the Company. There is a chronology of furniture styles in England, France and America.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314737

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.091

Conkey's poultry book, a handy book of reference on poultry raising, published by The G.E. Conkey Company, manufacturing chemists, Cleveland, Ohio

Instructions for raising chickens, turkeys and geese are provided including housing, feeding and medication. The Company manufactures remedies for poultry diseases.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314738

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.003

Lay or bust, year book and almanac 1921, Park & Pollard Co., 131 State Street, Board of Trade Bldg., Boston, Mass.

The catalog is done in the style of an almanac and promotes feed for poultry and cows carried by the business. There are short articles, advice and housing plans. The factory is located in Augusta, Maine.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314740

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.004

Story of sterling, thumb-nail historical and useful facts about the craft where art and industry meet, published by The Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America, 20 West 47th Street, New York, New York

The book has a history of sterling silver, identifying marks and design descriptions. Photographs illustrate sample tableware for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and buffet menus. A glossary of terms is included.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314742

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.025

Hair cloth, samples, location unknown, undated

The book has 34 numbered samples of hair cloth.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314744

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.015

Italianate House

A 7 x 10 inch photograph album with 22 black and white photographs, mostly 4 ½ x 7 ¼ inches, Hard red cover embossed with flowers and a bird. Album opens accordion style. Photographs of an unidentified Italianate house and presumably the family who lived there. Photos show family, children playing...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 314745

Ref. Code: PC009.282

Briggs & Co.'s patent transferring papers, patented for the United States of American, sole inventors and patenters, Briggs & Co., New York, New York

The book has transfer designs for embroidery projects. Text on the title page reads "A warm iron passed over the back of these papers transfers the pattern to any fabric." Designs are missing on pages 33-34, 75-78 and 117-118.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314749

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.019

Pierce fitter, 1927 edition, Pierce Butler & Pierce Manufacturing Corporation, 41 East 42nd Street, New York, New York

The business sells water and steam boilers, radiators and the hardware associated with them. The catalog has sections for engineering data, repair parts and telegraph codes for sending orders.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.021

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 copy of the 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 copy 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 expo...

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

1957 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. Photographs of the factory and sales office are inside the front cover.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311788

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.016

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