Historic New England

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 6

Page 6 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil or ink and pencil on trace and depict a sofa and a chaise longue design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303177

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.001

"Sofa "A""

Design drawing titled "Sofa "A"" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rococo Revival-style sofa has upholstered back, wings and seat; partially upholstered arms; tall back with camel-back or serpentine curve at top; scrolled handholds and arm supports; curved skirt; three...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303183

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.001.001

"Chaise Longue of White and Gold in Three Parts"

Design drawing titled "Chaise Longue of White and Gold in Three Parts" rendered in pencil on trace. Side and top views ae shown; front detail of crest rail is also provided. Chaise longue is composed of two arm chairs and an ottoman. Arm chairs have arched crest rails, caning on back and continuous ...

Date: 1907-04-11

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

GUSN: 303184

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.001.002

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 7

Page 7 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in ink and pencil on trace and depict sofa designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303185

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.002

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 8

Page 8 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict sofa designs. Evidence that one additional drawing has been removed.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303186

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.003

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 9

Page 9 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains four design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict sofa designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303187

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.004

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 10

Page 10 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains three design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict designs for sofas and a settle.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303188

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.005

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 11

Page 11 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains four design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil and depict sofa designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303189

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.006

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 12

Page 12 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict sofa designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303190

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.007

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 13

Page 13 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict sofa designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303191

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.008

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 14

Page 14 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict sofa designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303192

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.009

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 15

Page 15 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in ink and colored pencil and depicts a sofa design.

Date: 1928-04-03

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

GUSN: 303193

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.010

Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 16

Page 16 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a sofa design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303194

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.011

Specifier's manual, Fine Paints of Europe, P.O. Box 419, Woodstock, Vermont

The business is the exclusive importer and distributor of paint manufactured by Hermann A. Schreuder in Schoonhoven, Holland. The paint is for interior and exterior use on houses. Martha Stewart is using Schreuder paints for her collections and these are available to customers.

Date: 1995

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303195

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.059

Dinner is served, your room is ready 1940, a pocket guide to smart tea rooms, inns and hotels, Elizabeth E. Webber, Cambridge, Mass.

Most of the establishments included are in the New England states with a few in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. The editor is the proprietor of Elizabeth Webber's Gift and Knit Shop, 1722 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The guide has a July-June 1940-1941 calendar.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303200

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.023

Album 109A: Beauport, volume 1

Volume one of a three volume set of photographs of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts by T. E. Marr & Son, probably taken circa 1910-1915. The photographs in this volume are exteriors of the house. The quality is excellent. Two photographs from this album were published ...

Date: 1910-1915

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303203

Ref. Code: PC009.109A

Album 109B: Beauport, volume 2

Volume two of a three volume set of photographs of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts by T. E. Marr & Son, probably taken circa 1910-1915. The photographs in this volume are interiors of the house, and the quality is excellent.

Date: 1910-1915

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303204

Ref. Code: PC009.109B

Album 109C: Beauport, volume 3

Volume three of a three volume set of photographs of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts by T. E. Marr & Son, probably taken circa 1910-1915. The photographs in this volume are interiors of the house, and the quality is excellent.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303205

Ref. Code: PC009.109C

Album 20, Volume 1: Restoration of the Dole-Little House, Newbury, Massachusetts

This is the first of two volumes of photographs illustrating the restoration of the Dole-Little House in Newbury, Massachusetts. There are two copies of this volume. The photographs are well-annotated, pointing out specific structural details exposed in the course of restoration. The photographs wer...

Date: ca. 1955

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303217

Ref. Code: PC009.020-1

Album 20, Volume 2: Restoration of the Dole-Little House, Newbury, Massachusetts

This is the second of two volumes of photographs illustrating the restoration of the Dole-Little House in Newbury, Massachusetts. The albums are accompanied by contractor's specifications. There are three copies of this volume. The photographs are well-annotated, pointing out specific structural det...

Date: ca. 1955

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303218

Ref. Code: PC009.020-2

The Araucana Colors, created by Martha Stewart Living and Fine Paints of Europe, New York, New York and Woodstock, Vermont

There are 22 color samples tied together for use by customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303220

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.060

Business card for Ralph C. Van Horn, decorating consultant, Pittsfield, New Hampshire, undated

The lower right corner of the card has a five digit telephone number.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303221

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.010

Westborough, Southborough and Hopkinton

Westborough, Mass. One of two albums, the first consisting of 24 5" x 7" cyanotype ( blueprint) views of streets, buildings, landscapes. Also includes Hopkinton and Southborough ( St. Mark's School). Useful for documentation, focus and exposure relatively good. Photographs probably exposed betwee...

Date: 1895-1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303222

Ref. Code: PC009.063A

Bits of Westborough

Westborough, Mass. Second of two albums titled " Bits of Westborough" consists of 8 3" x 4" cyanotype views of buildings and streets. Photographs probably exposed between 1895-1900.

Date: 1895-1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303223

Ref. Code: PC009.063B

Business card for W. Graham Law, artist, decorator, metal craftsman, 87 Glendale Avenue, Brockton, Mass., 1940

Typed text on the front of the card reads "He brought in splendid samples of his work including Chinese lacquer work." The date "18 Jan 1940" is handwritten on the card. The card verso has typed text reading "Mr. W. Graham Law is a brother of the Mr. Law who was of the firm Strickland, Blodget & Law...

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303224

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.01.033

Souvenir of New England's great resorts, 2nd ed., by George H. Haynes, Moss Engraving Company, New York, New York, 1891

Sixteen resorts are described with images showing the properties. Text on the front cover reads, "Compliments of The Algonquin." The Algonquin in this publication is the one located at St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The copyright is by G. Fredrick Kalkhoff, New York. Worldcat Identities states that fou...

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303226

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.01.01.014

Post cards of NH, Maine, VT and Massachusetts

Album of (primarily) postcard views of covered bridges in New England, and some other regions in which they occur. The specialized subject matter reflects the interest of their compiler, Mrs. John B. (Ida) Clapp who also donated a similar collection of 8 x 10" photographs of Vermont covered bridges...

Date: 1910-1930

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303227

Ref. Code: PC009.067-1

Scrapbook of Covered Bridge Pictures

Albums of (primarily) postcard views of covered bridges in New England, and some other regions in which they occur. The specialized subject matter reflects the interest of their compiler, Mrs. John B. (Ida) Clapp who also donated a similar collection of 8 x 10" photographs of Vermont covered bridge...

Date: 1910-1930

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 303228

Ref. Code: PC009.067-2

Marriage memorial and wedding souvenir with marriage ceremony and certificate, arranged and published by Rev. Salem D. Towne, Bangor, Maine

The item has poetry, scripture and the marriage service. There are blank pages to list wedding guests and insert clippings of the wedding announcement.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303233

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.037

1994 Acquisitions

This series contains items documenting the work of A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. as well as items used as reference and design resources by the firms. These include watercolor design drawings, pencil sketches, scrapbooks and Europ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303251

Ref. Code: CC011.001

"Large Sofa"

Design drawing titled ""Large Sofa" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has upholstered back and seat with nail trim along bottom edges; rectangular back; arms with carved acanthus leaves at back and on scrolled handholds; straight skirt; six square legs with carved ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303261

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.002.001

Neoclassical-style sofa

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Front and side views are shown; outline of seat top is also provided. Neoclassical-style sofa has upholstered back and seat with nail trim along edges; rectangular back which curves backward at top; carved scrolls at top of stiles; arms with scrolled...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303268

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.002.002

Sofa for Mrs. E. S. Brown

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Empire-style sofa has straight crest rail with carved scrolls between concave curved sides; upholstered back; upholstered seat with continuous scrolled arms; straight reeded skirt continuing into arm supports and termina...

Date: 1905-07-18

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

GUSN: 303269

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.003.001

"Sofa - All Gold"

Design drawing titled "Sofa - All Gold" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front view is shown; outline of top view is also provided. Neoclassical-style sofa has upholstered back below curved crest rail; tall curving arms; upholstered seat; straight skirt; two tapered fluted front legs;...

Date: 1903-01-28

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

GUSN: 303270

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.003.002

"Sofa of Mahogany E. C. Stanwood"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Mahogany E. C. Stanwood" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Empire-style sofa has straight crest rail with scrolled foliate ends; outwardly curving arms; arm supports with carved acanthus leaves terminating in rosettes; straight skirt; monopo...

Date: 1902-03-14

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

GUSN: 303272

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.004.001

Portfolio 1: Olmested, Barnes, and Ballantine

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of three Massachusetts homes that Eleanor Raymond designed, remodeled, or for which she designed additions. Homes include the George Olmsted, Jr. home in Chestnut Hill, Mass, the Frances E. Barnes house in Haverhill, Mass, and the Edward Balla...

Date: 1937-1940, undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303273

Ref. Code: PC043.01

Portfolio 2: Cox, Goldthwait, Tau Zeta Epsilon House, Raymond, Cross, Notman, and Wile

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of three Massachusetts homes, Eleanor Raymonds office, and the brick society house at Wellesley College. Homes include the Frank P. Cox home in Swampscott, MA, the Joel E. Goldthwait house in Medfield, Mass, and Mr. and Mrs. Claud B. Cross ho...

Date: 1922-1940, undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303274

Ref. Code: PC043.02

Portfolio 3: Peabody studio and stables

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of properties that Eleanor Raymond designed for Amelia Peabody. Properties include a sculpture studio and stables. Both properties are located on Mill Farm in Dover, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303275

Ref. Code: PC043.03

Portfolio 4: Lennihan, Sugarman, Wile, and Mitchell

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of four Massachusetts properties: the Richard Lennihan house in Cambridge, Mass, the Sugarman house in Brookline, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Wiles house in Newton Center, Mass, and F. Robins and Marguerite M. Mitchells barn in Westwood, Mas...

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303277

Ref. Code: PC043.04

"Sofa of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Late Classical Revival-style sofa has straight crest rail with scrolled ends; straight back and sides; shaped arm supports with large carved scrolls and reeded melons terminating in a rosette within...

Date: 1902-03-14

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

GUSN: 303276

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.004.002

Portfolio 5: Mary Byers Smith

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of a colonial house and barn in Andover, Mass. Raymond redesigned both in 1926.

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303278

Ref. Code: PC043.05

Portfolio 6: Frost, Raymond, Miller, and Elliott

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of four Massachusetts homes that Eleanor Raymond designed in the 1930s. Homes include the Mr. and Mrs. Horace Frost house in Cambridge, Mass, the Rachel Raymond house in Belmont, Mass, the Theodore T. Miller house in Belmont, Mass, and the He...

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303279

Ref. Code: PC043.06

Portfolio 7: Safford, Jackson, Cleaves, and Bartell

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of two Massachusetts homes that Eleanor Raymond designed in in the 1920s. Homes include the N.M. Safford home in Milton, Mass. and the William K Jackson house in Chestnut Hill Mass. The Cleaves house is significant because it was Eleanor Raymo...

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303280

Ref. Code: PC043.07

Portfolio 8: Wales, Emery, and Colonial House B

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of four New England homes. Homes photographed include Quincy W. & Isabelle Wales home in West Newton, Mass., Miss G. H. Emerys home in Jaffrey New Hampshire, and a colonial house in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Items in all folders mention Raymon...

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303281

Ref. Code: PC043.08

Portfolio 9: Besse and Ellis

This portfolio case contains black and white photographs of the Arthur Besse house in Vineyard Haven, Mass. and Mrs. Dwight Dorothy Elliss house in Haddam, Conn.

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303282

Ref. Code: PC043.09

Folder 10: Reference materials

This folder contains reference materials and biographical resources. It includes copies of magazine and newspaper articles, excerpts from books, a building permit and specification notes for alteration work. None of the items in this folder are originals. Folder materials have been selected and orga...

Date: 1922-1982, predominant 1922-1934

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303283

Ref. Code: PC043.10

George Olmsted, Jr. home, 25 Glencoe Rd., Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Six black and white photographs (8 x 8.5 inches photographs and 1 x 4.5 inches) of the interior and exterior of a stucco house built in 1937.

Date: undated

Collection: Eleanor Raymond photographic collection

GUSN: 303284

Ref. Code: PC043.01.01

Sofa for Howland

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and ink on trace. Perspective view of a sofa is shown. Sofa has straight mahogany back and sides that flare slightly at top; upholstered seat; straight crest rail; straight seat rail; and short reeded tapered round legs that terminate in casters. Design not...

Date: 1902-03-14

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

GUSN: 303285

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.004.003

"Long Sofa Against Wall of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Long Sofa Against Wall of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style sofa has camel-back crest; tall curving arms; arm supports with molded edges and carved scrolls at top; upholstered back, arms and seat with nail trim at bottom edges;...

Date: 1902-03-14

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

GUSN: 303286

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.004.004

Sketches and prints (17.5" x 44"): foundation, soffit graph, notes in pencil, July

File part

Date: 1867

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 302864

Ref. Code: MS008.38.10.32

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