Historic New England

Church of St. John the Evangelist, Bowdoin Street, Boston, Mass.

1 photograph

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283278

Ref. Code: PC047.02.6120.NN004

Monument to William Ellery Channing, Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

Similar to 14461, but different time of year. No other number in day books.

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283279

Ref. Code: PC047.02.6120.NN005

Rogers Building, M.I.T., Boylston Street between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets, Boston, Mass., 1890s

Streetcars and horse-drawn vehicles travel on Boylston Street in front of the M.I.T. Rogers (right) and Walker Buildings. Jonathan and William Preston designed the Rogers Building. The Walker Building was designed by Carl Fehmer.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283280

Ref. Code: PC047.02.6120.NN006

Hooker statue, State House grounds, Boston, Mass.

1 photograph

Date: 1904-04-26

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283281

Ref. Code: PC047.02.6090.15263

Bedroom book, by Isabel Gordon Curtis, Cincinnati, The Stearns & Foster Company

Advice for furnishing and maintaining bedrooms is provided in the catalog. The selection and care of mattresses is illustrated with Stearns & Foster products. The cover illustration in color was done by Guernsey Moore. The inside of the front cover is stamped "H. Messersmith & Sons, Niagara Falls, N...

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283285

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.067

Sawyer's New England homes, W.H. Sawyer Lumber Company, 66 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Mass., 1927

Each page has a photograph and floor plans for various styles of houses done by the Company. Each design is named after a New England city or town with an index on the last page.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283286

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.124

Plan book of modern American homes, book no. 5, Baker Lumber Co., 84 Foster Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

Each page has a photograph and floor plans for various styles of houses done by the Company. Doors and special additions such as garages and storage sheds are included in the back of the catalog. This is "Book No. 5" issued by the business. A price sheet is pasted in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283289

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.123

Ephemera scrapbook

This scrapbook, entitled "Scrap Book" with printed cover vintage 1870s, contains chromolithographed items of ephemera including mottos, religious sayings, holiday cards and images of young children in costume. Items are pasted on to pages which are now of poor quality and have come loose from the bi...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283288

Ref. Code: MS004.017

Album of hand copied poetry

Frontispiece is marked "Album" with an engraving picturing two young girls exhanging flowers and entitled "The Flowers", published by J.C. Riker, NY. It contains, in scattered order, several elegiac poems and musings by various authors on the subject of friendship and death. These entries, evidently...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283290

Ref. Code: MS004.018

United Cape Cod Cranberry Company, 110 State Street, Boston, Mass.

Cranberry planting and harvesting are shown in photographs and text for the Company's properties on Cape Cod and southern Massachusetts. The booklet was created for stockholders.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283291

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.039

Old Houses and Towns scrapbook

This bound scrapbook entitled "Old Houses and Towns," created by Miss Annie H. Thwings, contains approximately 100 pages of photomechanicals, mainly of colonial houses and meetinghouses throughout New England. The collection includes images of vernacular houses, New England landscapes, aerial views ...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283292

Ref. Code: MS004.019

Lillian Adams' scrapbook of ephemera

This hard bound book entitled "Card Album" contains the inscription "Given to Queen Mary by her Mother 1878" and consists of pasted-in chromolithographed ephemera including greeting cards, trade cards, clippings, and other ephemera. The scrapbook was apparently assembled by a young girl named Lillia...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283294

Ref. Code: MS004.020

Sugar packet scrapbook

The scrapbook contains approximately 18 pages of pasted-in, empty sugar packets collected from well-known restaurants such as Friendly Ice Cream Shops, Howard Johnson's, and many favorite eastern Massachusetts establishments such as Hilltop Steak House and the Union Oyster House. Accumulated during ...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283295

Ref. Code: MS004.021

Scrapbook of clipped engravings

This scrapbook, missing both its covers, contains mostly pasted-in enravings clipped from early magazines depicting a variety of images of people, animals, and dramatic scenes such as shipwrecks. Other clippings depict sentimental images of children and pets, a country fair, and other pastoral scene...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283296

Ref. Code: MS004.022

Friedman theater and opera program scrapbook

This scrapbook comprises and important collection of theater, opera and some concert programs from the years 1887-1895. The album is made up of approximately 85 pages with fromfour to six progams pasted on each page for a total of approximately 400-500 programs. The hadbound cover entitled Scrap Boo...

Date: 1887-1895

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283297

Ref. Code: MS004.023

Burdick Sketchbook folders

2 folders of sketches and ephemera; 9 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283298

Ref. Code: MS004.024

Scrapbook page

A folder contains one heavy sheet bearing a miscellany of pasted images, two of which are colored-in engravings of still lifes, one engraving of a Chinese peeler and several brightly colored birds.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283299

Ref. Code: MS004.025

Local architecture scrapbook

Scrapbook of well-illustrated news clippings relating to architectural and historical subjects pertaining to Boston, with some coverage of Andover, Amesbury, Salem, Bedford, Marblehead, Malden, Portsmouth, NH and other communities. Clippings date circa 1896-1910. Compiled by C. Park Pressey, whose n...

Date: 1900-1910

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283302

Ref. Code: MS004.026

Glimpses of Old Boston from Rare Photographs and Prints clippings album

This scrapbook contains a nearly-complete set of clippings from the newspaper series "Glimpses of Old Boston" featuring landmark buildings and street scenes in the 1800s as well as a few associated clippings. Many of the photographs were lent by the Boston Athenaeum. It has an elaborately colored an...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283327

Ref. Code: MS004.039

Trade card scrapbook

With an embossed cover, this scrapbook contains a nicely arranged and extensive collection of trade cards for companies advertising hatters, soap makers, boots & shoes, pencils, stove polish, groceries and threads, many from the Boston area. Many of the depictions convey social commentary in gently ...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283332

Ref. Code: MS004.041

Davenport-Aldrich wedding scrapbook

This leather bound album contains newspaper clippings, telegrams, photographs and ephemera regarding the engagement and wedding of Dorothea Davenport and William T. Aldrich in Boston, March 28, 1910. Dorothea Davenport, a Boston society girl, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davenport of B...

Date: 1910

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283335

Ref. Code: MS004.043

Perkins calligraphy scrapbook

This is a scrapbook of calligraphy enthusiast L.D. Perkins of Rockland, Massachusetts, circa 1873-1877. It contains clippings, invoices, letters, envelopes, and examples of elaborate ornamental penmanship bound with the periodical "The Penman's Gazette," January 1876 - January 1877.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283339

Ref. Code: MS004.033

Hurricane, Fire and Flood, New London, Conn., September, 1938

This is a bound copy of the "Pictorial Souvenir Edition of New London's Greatest Disaster, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1938" published by The Day, New London (CT) on Oct. 1, 1938. It consists of 63 pages covering the hurricane and ensuing floods and fires caused by the storm, with articles and many photos ...

Date: 1938

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283340

Ref. Code: MS004.036

History clippings scrapbook

This scrapbook contains extensive newspaper clippings taken from the "Glimpses of Old Boston from Rare Photographs and Prints, 1822," series many assembled as the 100th commemoration of the change from Town to City Government. There are also numerous clippings about architecture and historical event...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283341

Ref. Code: MS004.038

Ephemera scrapbook

This large scrapbook contains a collection of colorful calling cards, trade ephemera and stickers. Images are mostly of young ladies, children, dogs, birds and flowers. The 15 pages of entries are nicely arranged; the remianing pages were left blank. Businesses advertised on the trade cards include ...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283342

Ref. Code: MS004.042

Thwing scrapbook collection of pamphlets

This scrapbook, bound in 1923, belonged to Annie H. Thwing of Roxbury; the title "Miscellany" is printed on the spine. Thje first page lists, in her handwriting the contents of 23 items. These are a variety of pamphlets dating from 1860-1922 which are tipped into the binding in their entirety. There...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283345

Ref. Code: MS004.044

Moulton House scrapbook

This scrapbook contains photographs, clippings and related correspondence and invoices relating to the Jonathan Moulton House, Hampton, New Hampshire, its background and ownership by Mr. Harland Little. It includes material illustrative of residences of similar style in other parts of New England. I...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283344

Ref. Code: MS004.040a

Invitations scrapbook

This scrapbook contains a collection of invitations and replies for the years 1862-1891 recording the social life of the Cummings Family of Cambridge, MA. The occasions range from birthday parties at first to school plays, Harvard class days and commencements, numerous weddings and, finally, wedding...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 283350

Ref. Code: MS004.047

Pocket Kodak portraiture, Eastman Kodak Co., The Kodak Press, Rochester, New York

Techniques for using the Folding Pocket Kodak and portrait attachment are described in the item. The illustration photographs were taken by Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. A price list and product detail is provided in the end pages.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283364

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002.012

Comfort line, day beds, metal beds, springs, cots & mattresses, 321-327 Congress Street, New England Bedding Co., Boston, Mass.

A price list is included in the catalog. The front of the catalog is stamped with the text "After May 1, 1928, our show rooms will be located at 90 Canal Street, 6th Floor, New England Bedding Co., Boston, Mass." The business has factories and warehouses in South Boston and Hartford, Connecticut. Th...

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283366

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.068

Couch hammock and swaying divan catalog, New England Bedding Co.

The item cover reads "Comfort Line 1931." This is the 22nd annual couch hammock and swaying divan catalog. The main office and factories are located on 50 Amaranth Avenue in Medford. The permanent showrooms are located at 90 Canal Street, 6th floor in Boston. A price list is included in the item. An...

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283368

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.088

Comfort line products since 1903, New England Bedding Co.

The item has a price list and a supplement to the "Day bed catalog." An illustration of the factory is shown with the Boston & Maine Railroad spur. The business manufactures Columbia Brand Mattresses.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283369

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.070

Aladdin homes built in a day catalog no. 32, 2nd ed., The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Michigan

A price list is pasted inside the front cover. The inside of the back cover has indexes. Illustrations have been cut out on pages 73, 87 in one of the catalogs. An Aladdin figure is shown on the front cover with the text "Aladdin Readi-Cut Houses sold by the Golden Rule." The catalog has photographs...

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.046

Small house, a group of homes designed by America's foremost architects, compiled by Marcia Mead, McCall's Magazine, New York, New York

Illustrations and floor plans are shown for each house.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.047

Price list of Leavens Furniture, William Leavens & Co., inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

1 price list ; 9 x 5 1/2 inches

Date: 1928-04-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 283374

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.071

Utowana at anchor

1 photograph

Date: 1891-08-29

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283378

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1370.03867b

Mayflower

Corinthian YC Series, Marblehead.

Date: 1891-08-29

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283379

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1370.03868

Start of Race at Brenton Reef

Duplicate neg. no.

Date: 1893-08-17

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283380

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1740.04511b

Colonia, Jubilee & Vigilant

See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #103 (Colonia); R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1893-08-17

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283381

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1740.04512

America's Cup Race: Vigilant at the mark

First America's Cup race, 15 miles to windward and return, starting from Sandy Hook Lightship, Vigilant won. See also p. 286 of this index (neg. nos. 4599-4674, races). See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1893-10-05

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283382

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1830.04610b

America's Cup Race: Vigilant at the mark

First America's Cup race, 15 miles to windward and return, starting from Sandy Hook Lightship, Vigilant won. See also p. 286 of this index (neg. nos. 4599-4674, races). See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1893-10-07

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283383

Ref. Code: PC047.02.1830.04611

Vigilant

First trial race between Defender and Vigilant, 30 miles windward and leeward from Scotland lightship. Defender's first race and win. See also p. 286 of this index (neg. nos. 4599-4674, races). See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #101 (Valkyrie) and #106-110 (Valkyrie and Vigilant).

Date: 1895-07-20

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283384

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2010.05665

Unidentified View of College Hill, Providence, R.I.

Photograph of Providence, R.I., showing the steeple of First Baptist Church (sometimes known as Roger Williams Church) and buildings on College Hill. Possibly taken during the construction of the second Union Station in the late 1890's.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283385

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.021

Pilgrim Congregational Church, Providence, R.I.

Photograph of the exterior side of Pilgrim Congregational Church, showing deocrative glass in the windows and a clock tower. Taken by Littlefield of 249 1/2 Westminster St. Other views of this same church can be found in this folder.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283386

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0110.002

Wadena

Goelet Cup, Newport; N. L. Stebbins took photos from the Amadis (Boston Globe, Aug. 3, 1895, p. 1-2). Volunteer won the slop class (after Defender had been disabled by a broken gaff); Emerald the schooner class.

Date: 1895-08-02

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283388

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2030.05681

Water Lily

1 photograph

Date: 1896-06-17

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 283389

Ref. Code: PC047.02.2150.06356

Pilgrim Congregational Church, Providence, R.I.

Exterior view of Pilgrim Congregational Church, showing a circulat stained glass window, three doors with decorative cornices, and a clock tower. Other exterior views of the same church can be found in this folder.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 283390

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0110.003