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"Paper Case of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Paper Case of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of side is shown; top view is also present. Rectangular tray has central paper storage compartment with seven stepped vertical slots; four pen holders on sides of paper storage; two ink wells; and two shallow dep...

Foot Rest

Untitled design drawing of a foot rest rendered in pencil on trace. Sketch depicts a low rectangular foot rest with four spiral twist turned legs and box stretchers; wicker top; and block feet. Handwritten twice on sketch is "12482."

"Oak Tray, for Pipes"

Design drawing titled "Oak Tray, for Pipes" rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown. Rectangular tray has curved corners, raised lip with carved rope edge, turned side handles; and four turned and carved flattened bun feet. Title, design notes and "11281" are handwritten. Also hand...

"Box for Writing Paper of Mahog. or Oak"

Design drawing titled "Box for Writing Paper of Mahog. or Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown. Rectangular storage compartment has three graduated tiers of open slots; curved sides; and molded bottom edge.. Also shown in a view of a model with two compartments. Title, dime...

"Foot Stool of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Foot Stool of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown. Rectangular stool has upholstered top with one row of nail trim along lower edge; straight apron; and four scrolled legs with flattened disk feet. Title, dimensions, scale and "11285" are handwritten on drawin...

Stool

Untitled sketch of a bench rendered in pencil on trace. Rectangular bench has six tapered square legs; round dowel-like box stretchers and middle stretcher from front to back; and solid top. Legs extend through top. Handwritten on sketch is "Odd/320."

"Walnut & Gold Frame"

Design drawing titled "Walnut & Gold Frame" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Rectangular frame has extended upper corners with carved bellflowers below on sides; gold trim around central opening and outer molding; and carved garland and floral ornament at center top. Title, scale and ...

"Toilet Glass of Satinwood Painted Decor."

Design drawing titled "Toilet Glass of Satinwood Painted Decor." rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown: top view of drawers is also shown. Toilet glass has rectangular mirror supported on each side by slender square columns with urn finials atop a shallow rectangular case with on...

"Brass Bracket with Book Rest for Either Arm or Stuffed Chair"

Design design drawing titled "Brass Bracket with Book Rest for Either Arm or Stuffed Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of chair and detail view of book rest are shown. Upholstered arm chair has rolled back and arms; two turned tapered ovoid legs with ring turnings in front; rectan...

"Wood Rack of Oak in Billiard Room"

Design drawing titled "Wood Rack of Oak in Billiard Room" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rack has tall arched backboard; side panels with curved tops which extend two-thirds of backboard height; and a low rectangular base which extends outward. Base has a protruding she...

Step Stool

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts a step stool with three steps; square straight legs which curve under top step; and box stretchers. Handwritten on sketch is "3769."

"Tabourette of Walnut"

Design drawing titled "Tabourette of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Side and end views are shown. Drawing depicts a rectangular taborette (or banquette) with deep upholstered top; six Flemish scroll legs; and vase-ring-and-bulb turned stretchers.Title, scale and "Det.# 12163" are handwritten on d...

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Bowen family: Christmas at 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, New York (framed) [1 photograph]

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Oval Tray

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown. Drawing depicts an oval tray with shallow rim; central inlaid oval patera; and two turned handles. Handwritten on drawing is "1788."

"Copy of Old Knife Box of Mahogany Inlaid"

Design drawing titled "Copy of Old Knife Box of Mahogany Inlaid" rendered in pencil on trace. Front, top and side views are shown. Drawing depicts a rectangular knife box with slanting top; bowed front; and ball feet (three in front, two in back). Top and base have silver inlaid stringing; ball feet...

"Revolving Tray"

Design drawing titled "Revolving Tray" rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown. Drawing depicts a circular tray with rim set on a smaller circular base. Title, dimensions and "55" are handwritten on drawing. A note indicating that tray was available in three sizes (20, 22 and 24 in...

"Trunk Stand"

Design drawing titled "Trunk Stand" rendered in pencil and ink on trace. Sketch depicts a rectangular stand with slatted top; straight apron; four tapered square legs; and brass feet with casters. Title, dimensions and "69" are handwritten on sketch.

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.

"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...

"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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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.

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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...

"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 ...

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...

View of the Emancipation Group, Park Square, Boston, Mass., September 13, 1910

This photograph contains harmful imagery of a formerly enslaved man at the feet of President Abraham Lincoln. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made....