Historic New England

Trade card for Kennedy's Champion Biscuit, F.A. Kennedy Company, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

Children carry banners for Kennedy's Champion Biscuit while they sled down a hill.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.035

Stereograph of a woman seated on a rock, Crystal Pool, Bar Harbor, Maine, undated

A woman sits on a rock at Crystal Pool in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196042

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USME.0050.0010.001

Stereograph of the Post Office ruins after the Boston fire, Boston, Mass., 1872

The ruins of the Boston Post Office are seen after the Great Boston Fire of 1872.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196043

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0420.001

Panorama from Sailors' Home

A panoramic view of the ruins after the Boston fire taken from the Sailors' Home.

Date: 1872-11

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196044

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0420.002

Stereograph of the Shreve, Crump & Low building ruins, Boston, Mass., November 9 and 10, 1872

The ruins of the Shreve, Crump, and Low store on Washington Street are seen following the 1872 Great Boston Fire.

Date: 1872-11

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196045

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0630.001

Stereograph of the Banner of Light office ruins, Boston, Mass., November 9 and 10, 1872

This stereo view shows the ruins of William White & Company, "Banner of Light" office, and the J. W. Plimpton Co. on Washington Street, after the Great Boston Fire of November 9 and 10, 1872. The booksellers and publisher, Wm. White & Co., and the silk and straw goods and artificial flowers store, J...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196046

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0630.003

Stereograph of Washington Street ruins, Boston, Mass., November 9 and 10, 1872

Horse-drawn vehicles stand in the ruins of Washington Street after the Boston Fire of 1872.

Date: 1872-11

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196047

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0630.002

Trade card for the New American Cook Stove, Perry & Co., 115 Hudson Avenue, Albany and 86 Beekman Street, New York, New York, 1874

The stove features, including the clinkerless grate, illuminated front and portable magazine, are described on the card verso. The product is sold by Blish & Ostrom in Hobart, New York. In the card image a woman uses the stove while another woman uses a wash board in the background.

Date: 1874

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196054

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.026

Trade card for the Enterprise Raisin Seeder, The Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The card image is decorated with grapes hanging from vines. The card verso text states the machine will also seed grapes. The item is sold by Baldwin, Robbins & Company, 113 and 115 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196055

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.02.01.013

Trade card for The New Hub Range, Smith and Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1885

A woman in colonial dress peels apples next to a fireplace in the card image.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196056

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.027

Detached oven, as published in The American agriculturalist, New York, New York, June 1873

The engraving is from "How we bake our bread," in the June 1873 issue of The American agriculturalist. One of the magazine's artists documented the use of outmoded baking practices while on a sketching tour in the United States.

Date: 1873-06

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 196057

Ref. Code: GC002.03.1400.001

Baking in a bake kettle, as published in The American agriculturalist, New York, New York, June 1873

The engraving is from "How we bake our bread," in the June 1873 issue of The American agriculturalist. One of the magazine's artists documented the use of outmoded baking practices while on a sketching tour in the United States.

Date: 1873-06

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 196058

Ref. Code: GC002.03.1400.002

Advertisement from the Ladies Home Journal, "Your Kitchen! Furnished Tastefully..."

Item

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 196060

Ref. Code: GC002.03.1500.001

Kitchen no. 7, Kitchen Hints catalog, The Kitchen Maid Corporation, Andrews, Indiana

A plan using one wall in the kitchen is described to optimize the space.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196061

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.075

Primus Avenue from Phillips Street, Boston, Mass., May 8, 1905

A woman leans out of her window and two men converse on a stoop at the entrance to Primus Avenue.

Date: 1905-05-08

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196065

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6500.001

View of firemen putting out fire at the Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, December 27, 1945

Firemen and bystanders are shown at the Lady Pepperell House fire in Kittery Point, Maine.

Date: 1945-12-27

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196066

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0110.001

View of two firemen putting out fire at the Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, December 27, 1945

Firemen, using a hose, stand on a staircase in the Pepperell House.

Date: 1945-12-27

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196067

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0110.002

Exterior view of the Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, undated

The Lady Pepperell House in Kittery Point, Maine is seen from across the lawn. The text below the image describes changes made to the house.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196068

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0100.002

Exterior view of the Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, undated

The Pepperell House is seen from the road.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196069

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0100.003

Exterior view of the Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, 1903

A fence is in front of the Pepperell House in Kittery Point, Maine in this image.

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196070

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0100.004

Exterior view of the Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Me., undated

The gate and front door are open in this image of the Lady Pepperell House facade.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196071

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0100.005

Exterior view of Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, ca. 1895

The Lady Pepperell House, Kittery Point, Maine, is seen from across the lawn.

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196072

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0930.0100.001

Group portrait of Isabella Pelham Curtis (standing), Frances Greely Stevenson (seated on the left) and "Aunt Margarite" (seated on the right), location unknown

Isabella Pelham Curtis was the daughter of James Freeman Curtis and Isabella Pelham Stevenson Curtis. Frances Greely Stevenson was the daughter of Jonathan Greely Stevenson and Martha Curtis Stevenson. Margaret ("Aunt Margarite") (Stevenson) McKean Curtis was the second wife of Charles Pelham Curtis...

Date: ca. 1863

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

GUSN: 196111

Ref. Code: PC008.TMP.016

Three-quarter portrait of George C. Winslow, Frank B. Conlin, 53 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1890

1 cabinet photograph : black-and-white, mounted ; 7 1/4 x 5 inches

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 196112

Ref. Code: PC004.01.W.6800.001

Interior view of the African Meeting House, Boston, Mass., undated

The pulpit, pews and balcony seats are shown in this image of the African Meeting House, located on Smith Court on Beacon Hill in Boston. The Meeting House was built in 1806 and is the oldest African meeting house in the United States. The building was built with funds raised by local Black and whi...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196113

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7300.003

View of Staniford Street, Boston, Mass, undated

Pedestrians, a cart and a woman leaning out of her window are seen in this image of Staniford Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196151

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7420.001

Exterior view of numbers 32 and 34 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass., February 19, 1930

Lowell Street in the West End is seen with a large billboard, a group of children and a car parked in the background.

Date: 1930-02-19

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196152

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5410.001

Temporary supporting rig on column, Boston, Mass., December 19, 1913

A tailor store, at 105 Cambridge Street in Boston, Massachusetts, has a temporary supporting rig on a column outside the entrance.

Date: 1913-12-19

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196153

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1900.002

Bathing pavilion with musician's balcony for Benjamin DeWitt Riegel, Riegel Point, Fairfield, Conn., undated

Item

Collection: Riegel-Emory family papers

GUSN: 196155

Ref. Code: MS024.TMP.001

Detail drawing, sketch, and side elevation of the Joseph A. King Cottage, Great Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Maine, Feb. 16, 1888

1 detail drawing, sketch, and exterior elevation on 1 sheet : black ink, graphite, and graphite emendations on wove paper ; 9 x 9 3/8 inches

Date: 1888-02-16

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 196156

Ref. Code: AR001.USME.0510.001.001

First and second floor plans of the Joseph A. King Cottage, Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Maine, 1888

2 floor plans on 1 sheet : black ink, graphite, and graphite emendations on wove paper ; 9 x 9 3/8 inches

Date: 1888

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 196157

Ref. Code: AR001.USME.0510.001.002

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, bathroom, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The narrow bathroom is seen with a bathtub, sink and towel rails.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196159

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.001

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, secretary, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The secretary stands between two windows with dishes displayed in the cabinets.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196160

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.002

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The dining room table is in the foreground with other rooms visible through the doorway.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196161

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.003

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

A room holding tableware and crockery can be seen through the open door.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196162

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.004

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The dining room, with the sideboard against the wall, is seen with open windows.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196163

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.005

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The dining room table and fireplace are seen with an open window to the right.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196164

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.006

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, kitchen, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The kitchen sink and crockery shelves can be seen in this photograph.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196165

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.007

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, kitchen, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The kitchen sink is seen with shelves on both sides.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196166

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.008

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, kitchen, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The words on the stove read "No 5 Walker 1879." The metal door to the right is labeled "Walker, Pratt & Co., 31-35 Union St. Boston."

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196167

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.009

Portrait of Constance Holt, standing, facing left, in the Roseland Cottage garden, Woodstock, Connecticut

Constance Holt was the daughter of George C. Holt and Mary Louisa Bowen Holt. She was the last Bowen to live in Roseland Cottage.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 196170

Ref. Code: PC006.ROS.01.014

Swan boat, Public Garden, Boston, Mass., ca. 1883

A woman and man take a swan boat ride on the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden. The plan for the Public Garden by George F. Meacham included a pond. The four-acre lagoon was completed in 1861. Architect William Gibbons Preston designed the suspension footbridge, which was finished in 1867. Rowhouse...

Date: ca. 1883

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196173

Ref. Code: PC001.02.03.TMP.048

Bridge, William Stuart Spaulding House, Sunset Rock, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

An arched bridge is seen in the gardens of Sunset Rock, the estate of the Spaulding Brothers, in the Prides Crossing neighborhood of Beverly, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196174

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.1200.001

Reflecting pool, William Stuart Spaulding House, Sunset Rock, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Steps lead down to the reflecting pool with a tennis court in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196175

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.1200.002

View of Mrs. H.P. King's gardens, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Mrs. H.P. King's garden and fountain is seen through an archway.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196176

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.1200.003

Exterior view of the Mrs. H.P. King estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

The H.P. King House is seen with a turret and climbing ivy on the facade.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196177

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0050.001

Exterior view of Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

The terrace and stairs leading up to the house is seen at Sunset Rock.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196181

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0380.001

Exterior view of Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Sunset Rock is seen from the driveway with the outer wall and gates visible.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196182

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0380.002

View of the new jail for Suffolk County, in the State of Massachusetts, erected in the City of Boston upon Charles & North Grove Streets

This sepia-toned lithograph shows good detail of the new Suffolk County jail. The notation in the upper right corner reads "Hon. S. Greenbay with the respects of the Archt." The jail was built by G. J. F. Bryant.

Date: 1848

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 196183

Ref. Code: GC002.02.008a

Full-length portrait of William Sumner Appleton, standing, facing front, holding a cane, location unknown, undated

William Sumner Appleton is shown when he was about 18 years old in this image. He stands in front of a house with a large covered porch.

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 196779

Ref. Code: PC004.01.A.1775.11.001

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