Historic New England

Dressing Table #118, Bureau and Mirror #408, Bureau #216 and Toilet Mirror #153

Black-and-white photograph of dressing table with attached mirror, bureau with attached mirror, chest of drawers, and dressing glass. Bowfront dressing table has overhanging top; shallow backboard extending partially down sides; two drawers on either side of wide center drawers; bail handles; and ta...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314591

Ref. Code: CC010.005.240

Dressing Table and Mirror #4679

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314592

Ref. Code: CC010.005.241

Dressing Table and Mirror #13563 / 54632

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314593

Ref. Code: CC010.005.242

Dressing Table and Mirror #11970

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314594

Ref. Code: CC010.005.243

Dressing Table and Mirror #12341

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314595

Ref. Code: CC010.005.244

Dressing Table and Mirror #548

Black-and-white photograph of dressing table and attached mirror. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has bowed front; two drawers with curved fronts and bail handles on each side of shallow center drawer; tapered square legs and brass cuffs. Oval mirror frame is supported by two curved arms...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314596

Ref. Code: CC010.005.245

Dressing Table and Mirror #3232

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314597

Ref. Code: CC010.005.246

Dressing Table and Mirror #13199

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314598

Ref. Code: CC010.005.247

Dressing Table and Mirror #495 and Dressing Table and Mirror #117

Black-and-white photograph of two dressing tables with attached mirrors. First rectangular dressing table has shallow recessed compartment with two drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; one drawer on each side of shallower center drawer; and tapered reeded legs with turned ovoid feet. Rectang...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314599

Ref. Code: CC010.005.248

Chippendale-style Chest on Chest #13583 / 54693

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314600

Ref. Code: CC010.005.249

High Chest of Drawers #12791

Black-and-white photograph of high chest. William and Mary-style high chest of drawers has upper case with flat top; molded cornice; and five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement. Lower case has molded top lip; two deep and one shallow drawer in one tier; shaped skirt with high center arch; six l...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314601

Ref. Code: CC010.005.251

Bed #13112 A

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314602

Ref. Code: CC010.005.216

Chest of Drawers #13163

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314603

Ref. Code: CC010.005.252

Hints for housewives, Old Dutch Cleanser, The Cudahy Packing Co., Omaha, Nebraska

The product cleans, scrubs, scours and polishes. Advice on cleaning objects in the kitchen, bathroom and parlor are provided for customers. A woman in Dutch dress cleans a platter in the cover image.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314606

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.034

Hersey Water Meters price list 1915, Hersey Manufacturing Co., corner E and 2nd Streets, South Boston, Mass.

Water meter models are described in detail for potential customers.

Date: 1915-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314608

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.023

Upressit Salt & Pepper Shakers, U.S. Metal Cap & Seal Co., New York, New York

The main feature of the shakers is "Snap the cap and the holes are cleared." The items are sold at Moton Boyd & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314610

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.047

Imperial Coffee Mill, kitchenware, location unknown

The item is eight pages of kitchenware taken from a larger unidentified catalog. Most of the items, such as turners and ladles, are intended for hotel kitchens. There is a kitchen trousseau which has a case of 68 pieces for newlyweds setting up a home. The cover item is the Imperial Coffee Mill. A J...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314611

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.048

Let's collect paper wieights, Edward J. Mazerski, 377 Portland Street, Cambridge, Mass.

The brochure describes the history of glass paperwieights and mentions the Sandwich Glass Company. A price list is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314617

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.047

Price list for Train, Dorr & Co., sole agents for Bradlee & Co., ship chandlery and a full line of sailmakers goods, 74 & 76 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass.

The business is an agent for Bradlee & Company, Philadelphia, which manufactures ship, dredging and quarry chains. They also have Boston Copper Paint and deal in Polhemus cotton duck and twine, cordage and anchors. They have wire for ships, guys and elevators. The business carries flags and bunting ...

Date: 1883-11-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314618

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.013

Price list for Train, Dorr & Co., sole agents for Bradlee & Co., ship chandlery and a full line of sailmakers goods, 74 & 76 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass.

The business is an agent for Bradlee & Company, Philadelphia, which manufactures ship, dredging and quarry chains. They also have Boston Copper Paint and deal in Polhemus cotton duck and twine, cordage and anchors. They have wire for ships, guys and elevators. The business carries flags and bunting ...

Date: 1883-01-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314621

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.014

All these put their trust in their hands, done at the School of Printing, North End Union, Boston, Mass.

The item is a printing sample produced by the School of Printing. The text is taken "from the Apocryphal Book of Ecclesiasticus (revised version) chapter thirty-eight."

Date: 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314625

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.035

Wilder & Co.'s cheap cash paper warehouse and manufacturers' depot for paper & twine, Nos. 26, 28 and 30 Water Street, corner of Congress Street, Boston, Mass.

The products carried by the business include printing, tissue, baling, shoe, tea, match, sheathing, carpet and manilla paper.

Date: 1850s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314626

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.048

Ammoniated Pacific guano, Geo. Davenport & Co., selling agents, 145 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. and John O. Baker & Co., 131 Pearl Street, New York, New York

Testimonials describe the use of the product on crops, grass and vegetables. Instructions for use on various crops and vegetables is included. The back cover has an advertisement for ammoniated Pacific guano for sale by Hovey & Co., No. 53 North Market Street, Boston.

Date: 1865

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314634

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.011

Herring's safes for residences, Herring & Co., manufacturers, Nos. 251 and 252 Broadway, New York, New York

Safe styles for use in a home are described with measurements.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314638

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.049

Catalog of Victor Records, including all Victor Records issued to October 1st, 1926, Victor Talking Machine Company, Camden, New Jersey

The catalog incorporates orthophonic recordings and is arranged alphabetically.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314639

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.050

Hoist your colors, show your patriotism, Brown, Durrell & Co., 104 Kingston Street, Boston, Mass.

The clothing store offers for sale flags, bunting, buttons, pins, handkerchiefs and ribbons for the patriotic cause at the start of the Spanish American War.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314641

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.027

Maytag Automatic Washers and Dryers, The Maytag Company, Newton, Iowa

Maytag models are described individually and prices have been handwritten on some of the pages. Specifications and features are outlined for potential customers.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314642

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.049

Lee and Shepard catalog, books, Boston, Mass.

The catalog features such children's authors as Oliver Optic, Sophie May, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Elijah Kellogg and Jules Verne. The front and back covers are missing.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314644

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.014

Towards better living for America, the the inauguration of Kelvin Home, Kelvinator Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

The launch of the moderately priced Kelvin Homes featured a luncheon with several speeches. The homes incorporated electric appliances and air-conditioning.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.104

Home idea book, Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York, 1938

Text on the front cover reads, "Helpful suggestions on how to get the most for your money in building, remodeling, decoration, maintenance." A flyer inside the front cover advertises the "Better Homes for a Better America" contest open to home owners and new home builders.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314646

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.105

Architectural interior and exterior woodwork standardized, number 500, Curtis Companies, Clinton, Iowa

The item has five sections describing the woodwork manufactured by the business for doors, frames, windows, moldings, stairs and cabinets. Curtis producsts are carried by the Wm.C. McConnell Company, flooring and woodwork, Erie and Albany Streets in Cambridge, Massachusetts. McConnell has a show roo...

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314647

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.010

There's a lift to living electrically, appliances, television, radio, lamps, by Westinghouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Westinghouse products are advertised such as electric blankets, refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, televisions and phonograph record players.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314648

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.050

Story of three partners, by Thomas Dreier, United Shoe Machinery Company, Beverly, Mass.

The factory conditions, benefits and social outlets provided for the Company workers are described in the book. Individual photographs and names are listed for the shoe machinery manufactured at the plant.

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314649

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.010

New finishing system for architectural iron and steel products increases finish durability, Parker Rust-Proof Company, Detroit, Michigan

The Company manufactures a protective finish for iron and steel used in commercial and residential buildings.Text on the cover reads "A.I.A. File No. 25-C-31."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314652

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.013

Geo. T. McLauthlin & Co., engineers and machinists, machinery, new and second-hand, 120 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass.

The business deals in elevators, boilers, Hoadley Engines, crushing and pulverizing mills, bark mills, water wheels, fire escapes and othe machinery.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314655

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.011

Dot line of fasteners, general catalogue no. 26A, Carr Fastener Company, 31 Ames Street, Cambridge, Mass.

The fasteners are used in industrial and military applications such as automobile tops, tire covers, sporting goods and U.S. Army and Navy equipment and aircraft.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314657

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.015

How to use your Kenmore Electric Rotary Sewing Machine, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

The manual has hints for better sewing, a trouble chart, diagrams and a table of contents.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314658

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.051

Boston Optical Works, Charles Stodder, importer and agent for W. Wales and Jos. Zentmayer's microscopes, sole agent for the sale of microscopes and telescopes made by R.B. Tolles, 11th edition, Rialto, Room 12, 131 Devonshire, corner of Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions, testimonials and a price list. The business won an award at the 1869 exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. There is a separate leaflet for "The new Liver Microscope, manufactured and sold by George S. Wood, late Abraham & Co., optician, Liverp...

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314662

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.052

Complete service and equipment for the swimming pool, National Pool Equipment Co., Lee Highway, Florence, Alabama

Chemicals, filters, equipment, lights, paint, safety and cleaning products are described in the catalog. A combination order and mailing form is included.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314664

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.053

Concentrated feed for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, etc., manufactured Pearl Mills, for sale by The Concentrated Feed Company, office, No. 13 Pearl Place, Boston, Mass.

Directions and feeding requirements are provided for specific animals. Testimonials and statistics for farm animals and crops in the United States are included.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314665

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.054

Catalog, banjo clocks

Historic scenes such as the Boston Massacre and Battle of Lexington can be selected to decorate the banjo clock.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314668

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.010

2014 Acquisitions

This series consists of three pencil drawings and fourteen watercolor renderings. The design drawings depict a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Types of furniture include desks, secretaries, tab...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314669

Ref. Code: CC011.011

Watercolor -- Desk

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view of a desk is shown. Rectangular desk has upper recessed storage compartment with flat top and concave curved sides housing eight pigeonholes arranged in two tiers; overhanging top with molded edge; two drawers with bowed fro...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314671

Ref. Code: CC011.011.001

Watercolor -- Secretary Bookcase

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front and side views of a secretary bookcase are shown. Rectangular desk section has tall back and side board with shaped edges; two recessed shallow drawers with round pulls attached to back and side boards and also supported by columns in ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314673

Ref. Code: CC011.011.002

Watercolor -- Gold Mirror and Federal Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Front view is shown. Drawing depicts a view of an interior wall. A rectangular mirror with gilded frame is hung on a red wall. Below the mirror is a Federal-style table with overhanging top, straight apron, and tapered straight legs. Table has inlaid o...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314674

Ref. Code: CC011.011.003

Watercolor -- Desk

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Perspective view of a desk is shown. Desk has unique design with an upper recessed cabinet section. Upper case has overhanging top with molded edge; cornice with dentil molding; rectangular cabinet with paneled front; and six fluted Ionic-style column ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 314675

Ref. Code: CC011.011.004

Watercolor -- "Table of Oak and Ebony"

Design drawing titled "Table of Oak and Ebony" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Large rectangular table has overhanging top; straight apron with scroll carving and rectangular blocks above legs; six ebony legs with ring and baluster tur...

Date: 1880-1900, undated

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

GUSN: 314676

Ref. Code: CC011.011.005

Watercolor -- "Elevation of Dining Room"

Design drawing titled "Elevation of Dining Room" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Interior elevation shows one wall of room. Fireplace is placed in middle and has large carved mantel and surround. Wall has three tiers of recessed rectangular panels below a foliate wallpaper frieze. Two windows, on...

Date: 1880-1900, undated

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

GUSN: 314677

Ref. Code: CC011.011.006

Watercolor -- "Design for a Library. School of the Museum of Fine Arts."

Design drawing titled "Design for a Library. School of the Museum of Fine Arts." rendered in watercolor and pencil. Interior elevation is shown. Drawing depicts one wall of a Classical Revival-style room with large crown molding, plain frieze, and three banks of windows. Center set of windows has si...

Date: 1880-1900, undated

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

GUSN: 314678

Ref. Code: CC011.011.007

Rewards of Merit, 1851-1860

Wood printing, handmade watercolor rewards, lithography, image of a giraffe, and Boston Public Latin.

Date: 1851-1860

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317842

Ref. Code: EP001.04.05

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