Historic New England

Travel Account: Sweden to America, 1902

1 folder containing 1 bound and typed travel diary, and 1 page biography of Carl Albin Jacobson provided by his grandson, Bruce Edwin Jacobson. Also included is Bruce E. Jacobson's journal entry of 9/24/2009 about his visit to Ellis Island's Black Tie fundraising event where he describes the evening...

Date: 1902-2009

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354313

Ref. Code: MS029.002.005

Stereograph of topiary garden and water pavilion, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A male figure stands with his back to the camera at the lake edge with the topiary garden behind him and the water pavilion in the distance. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Se...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354314

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0150.001

Stereograph of topiary bushes, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

Lake Waban can be seen between the topiary bushes. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Seaver, Jr., Photog'r."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354315

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0170.001

Stereograph of rustic bridge and Lake Waban, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A male figure, wearing a top hat, stands on the bridge and views Lake Waban and the Wellesley College skyline in the distance. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington. C. Seaver, Jr., Phot...

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354316

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0180.001

Studio portrait of Sarah Leland, Boston, Mass., c. 1865

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

GUSN: 354317

Ref. Code: PC008.10.071

Stereograph of conservatory, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A female figure statue can be seen at the end of the conservatory. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354318

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0050.001

Stereograph of summerhouse, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The summerhouse is a wooden structure with the support columns made from tree trunks. A bench is on the right side of the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354319

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0060.001

Stereograph of exterior of main house and conservatory, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The main house and conservatory can be seen on the Hunnewell Estate. "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354320

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0040.001

Studio portrait of John Holmes, Boston, Mass., 1861

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

GUSN: 354321

Ref. Code: PC008.10.072

Studio portrait of Mrs. Howe, Boston, Mass., undated

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

GUSN: 354322

Ref. Code: PC008.10.073

Stereograph, a poem in trees, Hunnewell's grounds, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A woman and a young girl climb the terraced topiary garden above the lake. The boathouse can be seen in the distance.

Date: 1894

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354324

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.002

Stereograph, the artist's dream, Hunnewell's grounds, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A woman and a young girl pose in the terraced topiary garden. The walkway can be seen in the image.

Date: 1894

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354325

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.001

Stereograph, Italian garden near Boston, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The topiary garden with its pathways can be seen with the water pavilion in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354326

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0100.001

Stereograph, Hunnewell's gardens, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

Tourists view the topiary with the Italian garden pavilion above them.

Date: 1901

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354329

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0140.001

Stereograph, conservatory statue, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A female statue can be seen in conservatory. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354330

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0050.002

Studio portrait of John Holmes, Boston, Mass., 1862

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

GUSN: 354331

Ref. Code: PC008.10.074

Studio portrait of John Mark Hollingsworth, Boston, Mass., undated

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

GUSN: 354332

Ref. Code: PC008.10.075

Studio portrati of Col. T. W. Higginson, Boston, Mass., 1863

Studio portrati of Col. T. (Thomas) W (Wentworth). Higginson, Boston, Mass., 1863

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

GUSN: 354333

Ref. Code: PC008.10.076

Circular, The Berlin Iron Bridge Co., East Berlin, Conn., 1890 December 1

Circular for The Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut. The business manufactures patent parabolic truss bridges, iron roofs, buildings, girders, fire proof doors, and shutters. The bridge styles can be seen in the illustration. Consumers that send a postcard with their name and add...

Date: 1890-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354335

Ref. Code: EP001.01.026.01.01.019

Choice receipts by Miss Parloa, specially prepared for Walter Baker & Cos. exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill., 1893

Trade card advertising "Choice Recipes" by Miss Parloa to be distributed by Walter Baker & Cos. exhibit at the World Columbian Fair. The card verso has an illustration of the Company's exhibition building at the Chicago World's Fair.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354336

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.029

Trade card for Henry Bosch Cos. wallpaper, as sold by Addison F. Maxham, Woodstock, Vt., 1902

Trade card for Henry Bosch Company wallpapers as sold by Addison F. Maxham of Woodstock, Vermont. Trade card dated 1902. In the illustration two elves carry wallpaper rolls under a woman's direction.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354339

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.009

Stereograph, view of water stairs and terraced Italian garden, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

The terraced garden can be seen above the water stairs on Lake Waban. Text on the image margin reads "Entered according to act of Congress, A.D. 1872, by Chas. Pollock, in the Office of Librarian of Congress at Washington."

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354340

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.003

Stereograph, lovers' paradise, Hunnewell's gardens, Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Mass.

A path borders the terraced Italian garden with Lake Waban in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354342

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0110.004

Stereograph, fountain, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

The image provides a closeup of the garden fountain. Text in the image margin reads "J.W. & J.S. Moulton, 206 Essex Street, Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354344

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.002

Stereograph, bridge, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

A bridge can be seen in the image with the waterfall behind it. Text in the image margin reads "J.W. & J.S. Moulton, No. 7, North Street, Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354345

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.003

Stereograph, plant on pedestal and fountain, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

A circular walkway surrounds a statue with a raised arm in the image background. A potted plant arrangement sits on top of a pedestal that looks like a tree trunk. Text in the image margin reads "J.S. Moulton, 182 Essex Street, Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354346

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.004

Stereograph, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

An unidentified man stands near the top of the stairs flanked by lion statues and large urns. A path bordered by young trees leads to the stairway in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354348

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.005

Stereograph, the fountain, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

The statue figure is a young boy with a large bird on his shoulder. Text in the margins reads "American views published by C.A. Beckford, 141 Essex Street, Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354349

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.006

Westinghouse fans, the breeze that you control, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Electric Appliance Division, Springfield 2, Mass.

The Westinghouse Debonaire is advertised to run without hum, vibration, or radio or TV interference.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354353

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.02.02.008

Hotel Pocahontas, Gerrish Island, Maine, 1885

Leaflet advertising the Hotel Pocahontas in Gerrish Island, Maine. The history of the hotel, information about amenities, and details about management are described in the leaflet. Floor plans for the second and third floor are included. The front and back cover illustrations were drawn by Edward El...

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354354

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.03.01.036

Boar's Head Inn, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

The property offers numerous ocean views, comfortable rooms, and home-cooked food. Testimonials are listed. Text on the item reads "Not near the ocean but on it."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354357

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.03.021

Norwood Cottage, 10 Cutler Avenue, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

The cover has a photograph of the property.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.03.022

Studio portrait of Catherine Boreland Foster, Boston, Mass., 1862

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

GUSN: 354362

Ref. Code: PC008.10.077

Studio portrait of Catherine Boreland Foster seated, Boston, Mass., 1861

Studio portrait of a seated Catherine Boreland Foster seated, Boston, Mass., 1861

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

GUSN: 354363

Ref. Code: PC008.10.078

Studio portrait of Catherine Boreland Foster seated, Boston, Mass., 1861

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

GUSN: 354364

Ref. Code: PC008.10.079

Studio portrait of Catherine Boreland Foster seated, Boston, Mass., 1861

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

GUSN: 354365

Ref. Code: PC008.10.080

Studio portrait of Ms. Dow, Boston, Mass., c. 1860

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

GUSN: 354366

Ref. Code: PC008.10.081

Stereograph, viewing tower, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

The observation tower has lattice balustrades on each of the three levels.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354368

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.007

Stereograph, on the lawn, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

A road curves through the landscaped lawn at Potter's Grove. Spy Pond can be seen in the distance. Text on the verso reads "Stereoscopic views of miscellaneous scenery published by C.A. Beckford, 141 Essex Street, Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354369

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.008

Styling your home, forty exteriors in the redwood mode, California Redwood Association, 405 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

Various styles for building redwood houses are offered for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354370

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.213

Hidden comfort of costly homes, now the simplest home can have it, 4th ed., The Celotex Company, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The insulating properties of Celotex are described with photographs of buildings where the product has been used.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.017

House of brick for ten thousand dollars, 2nd ed., published for The Building Brick Association of America by Rogers and Manson Company, Boston, Mass.

Text on the title page reads "A plea for the greater use of brick in our domestic architecture; for a material which combines beauty, durability, and economy; a material which seems to bespeak the house enduring-the home beautiful." Label is affixed to the title page which reads "Compliments of Mar...

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.024

Book of most popular homes, two and three bedrooms expertly planned, attractive, and practical, 6th ed., Home Plan Book Company, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

Plans for 25 different houses are described which represent beauty of design, good room arrangement, economy of space, and low cost maintenance. Mortgage payment tables are included. The catalog is provided through The Wheaton Building & Lumber Co., 96 Front St., Putnam, Connecticut.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354406

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.214

Hobby that pays dividends, the Driver home workshop affords recreation, builds character, fosters home interests, provides income, 1934 models, Walker-Turner Co., Plainfield, New Jersey

The catalog promotes wood designs which can be produced at home for soldiers, animals, doll furniture, and alphabets. Driver tools and power equipment can be ordered through the W.T. Grant department stores. A price list, which carries the National Recovery Administration logo, is dated October 1, ...

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354409

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.031