Historic New England

Taft House, 79 Waterman St., Providence, R.I., Library, undated

View of library showing table, chairs, bookcases, and chandelier. The house belonged to Royal C. Taft.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272266

Ref. Code: PC002.USRI.Providence.202.19

211 Hope St., Providence, R.I.

Exterior view of 211 Hope St., Providence, R.I. The house belonged to George Morris Smith, son-in-law of Royal C. Taft.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 272267

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0270.001

Suggestions for home decoration, published by Henry Bosch Co., Chicago, Illinois

The wallpapers, paint and varnishes made by the Henry Bosch Company are described. "The selection and use of wallpaper," by Nancy McClelland is included. The business has stores in Chicago, New York, Boston and Newark. The Boston store is located at 118 Summer Street.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.030

Italy

Series

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 272335

Ref. Code: GC001.IT

Rome

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 272337

Ref. Code: GC001.IT.Rome

Sketchbook, William Robert Ware, undated

A sketchbook of drawings by William Robert Ware of views in Rome.

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 272339

Ref. Code: GC001.IT.Rome.682

Trade card for 1640 Hart House, Route 1, Ipswich, Mass., undated

A trade card advertising 1640 Hart House. Front of card shows an image of the living room fireplace. Back of card includes the address, phone number, and hours, as well as the statement, "Cocktails Served at the Landing Noon to Midnight."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272350

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.049

Sketchbook, Fred G. Young of Buckingham Street, Boston, Mass.

A sketchbook with views from various Massachusetts towns. The name Fred G. Young is written inside the front cover.

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 272353

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.General.681

Scrapbook of the Asher Benjamin Exhibit at the Greenfield Public Library

Title page reads, "Scrapbook of the Asher Benjamin Exhibit at the Greenfield Public Library Summer of 1948 and 'A Talk to the Greenfield Historical Society on Asher Benjamin' by Edward Caswell Perry, Librarian, Greenfield Public Library April 27, 1948 (in back of scrapbook)." Includes photographs...

Date: 1948

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 272359

Ref. Code: MS004.053

Annual catalogue no. 33, H.R. Plimpton & Co., house furnishers, 1075 to 1079 Washington Street and 1 to 15 Waterford Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture for the home, office and library is described with images, measurements and prices. The back cover has an illustration of the building.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272361

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.065

Appointment of Joseph Lemmon as Justice of the Peace, 1744

1 sheet of paper ; 9.5 x 15 inches

Date: 1744-04-05

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 272363

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.003

Court summons for John Williams of Groton to answer to charges from Joseph Lemmon, 1742

A summons for John Williams of Groton to appear at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas to answer to charges from Joseph Lemmon of Charlestown. The charge is that Williams neglected to pay the balance of his account with Lemmon.

Date: 1742-04-28

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 272364

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.004

Court document requring Thomas Kidder to pay debt owed to Joseph Lemmon, 1737

An order to Thomas Kidder to pay his debt to Joseph Lemmon.

Date: 1737-05-02

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 272366

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.005

Square Deal Miller's 1919 catalog, Miller-Hoefer Co., Detroit, Michigan

The catalog offerings focus on watches and rings. The order form verso asks for personal information such as employer, debts and number of dependents.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272375

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003.009

Trade card for J.D. Clark & Son, book binders, Montpelier, Vermont, undated

The card is in the shape of a book. Clark carries blank books and performs paper ruling.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272377

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.02.01.005

Illustrated catalog of jewelry and jewelry novelties for trust scheme advertisers and the mail order trade, Royal Novelty Co., manufacturing jewelers, 8 Short St., Attleboro, Mass.

The catalog has various types of jewelry, such as pins, rings, buttons and cross pendants. Three separate leaflets describe the trust scheme advantages and process. A letter to the customer, a premium list and an order form are included. The business was established in 1892.

Date: 1892-1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272379

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003.010

Invitation to the Christmas Exhibition, Richard Schwarz's Toy Emporium, 497 & 499 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., c 1885

The invitation also announces the grand opening of German, French and English toys, dolls and fancy goods. The business has relocated to 484 and 486 Washington Street in Boston. A Santa Claus figure pours toys down the chimney in the cover image. In the verso image a mother decorates the Christmas t...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272380

Ref. Code: EP001.01.116.01.02.007

Billhead for Richard Messer, dealer in granite and marble work of all kinds, Claremont, New Hampshire, dated November 1, 1905

The billhead shows images of the office, works and a monument example. There is an envelope included addressed to P.A. Robinson in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated November 8, 1905.

Date: 1905-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272382

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.03.01.008

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including chairs, a piano, wall hangings, drapery, a wall mirror and other furniture.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272391

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.01

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including the foot of a bed, a dresser, a fireplace, a chair, wall hangings, draperies, and other furnishings.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272393

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.02

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the dining room of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including chairs, a table, a chandelier, wall hangings, and other furniture.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272394

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.03

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including chairs, a dresser, wall hangings, the foot of a bed, a mantle mirror, and other furniture. The mirror is also owned by Historic New England.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272395

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.04

Billhead for Samuel S. Rich & Son, Dr., black walnut, white wood and pine caskets and coffins, new No. 106, old No. 138 Exchange street, Portland, Maine, dated October 5, 1883

The business residence is located at 162 or 186 Pearl Street in Portland, Maine.

Date: 1883-10-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272397

Ref. Code: EP001.01.048.01.01.003

Billhead for M.W. Carr & Co., manufacturers of gold, plated and jet jewelry, fancy back combs, No. 38 Water Street, Boston, Mass., dated 17 June 1870

Carr is the successor to Carr, Earl & Company. The business is the sole agent for Goldthwait's Patent Boot Buttoner.

Date: 1870-06-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272398

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.034

Billhead for Gale, Snow & Co., importers and manufacturers of watches, diamonds and jewelry, 221 Washington, opp. Frnaklin Street, Boston, Mass., dated 20 June 1868

The business is an agent for Rogers, Smith & Company.

Date: 1868-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272399

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.035

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including a bed, a wadrobe, drapery, and chairs.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272400

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.05

Trade card for New Pen Corner, Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen, 40 School Street, Boston, Mass., 1925

The card can be used to view the eclipse on January 24, 1925. The verso has an image of the building located at 40 School Street in Boston.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272403

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.03.024

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including a bed, a desk, drapery, wall hangings, and a chair.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272401

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.06

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including a a chaise longues, chairs, a chandelier, wall hangings, and draperies.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272402

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.07

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the interior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street, including a chairs, a wardrobe, wall hangings, and an easel.

Date: 1869

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272404

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.050-02.08

Massachusetts - Boston - Montgomery Street - Mounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 272406

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5711

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the exterior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street showing a small park.

Date: 1869

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 272407

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5711.001

74 Montgomery Street, Boston, Mass., 1869

A view of the exterior of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Tinkham's home at 74 Montgomery Street.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 272408

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5711.002

Grand staircase, La Leopolda, 1929

A view of the grand staricase of La Leopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France. The perspective is through the gates and from the bottom of the stairs up to toward the villa. Cypress trees line the stairs and decorative urns and pots adorn the railings. Unidentified people pose along the view. The cap...

Date: 1929

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272417

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.02.013.001

La Leopolda, rear elevation architectural drawing, 1929

An architectural drawing of the rear elevation of La Leopolda. The caption reads, "Maquette of Leopolda - Back." Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1929

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272418

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.02.013.002

La Leopolda, front elevation architectural drawing, 1929

An architectural drawing of the rear elevation of La Leopolda. The caption reads, "Maquette of Leopolda - Front." Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1929

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272419

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.02.013.003

Codman Album 3.3: La Leopolda

File

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272420

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-03

La Leopolda, view from villa looking down grand staircase, 1939

A view looking down the grand staricase of La Leopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France. The perspective is from the top of the stairs looking down toward the gates. Cypress trees line the stairs and decorative urns and pots adorn the railings. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogd...

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272421

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-03.001

Codman Album 3.4: La Leopolda Interieurs, 1939

File

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272425

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04

La Leopolda, entrance hall, 1939

A view of the entrance hall of La Leopolda showing a statue, potted trees, and a chandelier. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272426

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.001

La Leopolda, 1st floor writing room, 1939

A view of the 1st floor writing room of La Leopolda showing a closed bookcase, desks, table lamps, a hanging light fixture, and wall hangings. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272427

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.002

La Leopolda, private study, ground floor, 1939

A view of the ground floor private study at La Leopolda showing a desk, typewriter, chairs, a bookcase, drapery, and wall hangings. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272428

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.003

La Leopolda, piazza, right, 1939

A view of the piazza of La Leopolda showing chairs, a table, indoor trees, and a doorway to the outdoors. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272429

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.004

La Leopolda, piazza, left, 1939

A view of the piazza of La Leopolda showing chairs, a table, indoor trees, and a doorway into the interior of La Leopolda. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272430

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.005

La Leopolda, library, 1939

A view of the library of La Leopolda showing bookshelves, a desk, a mantle clock, chairs, a chandelier, and electric light fixtures. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272431

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.006

La Leopolda, main staircase, 1939

A view of the main staircase of La Leopolda lined with statues. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272432

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.007

La Leopolda, grand salon, 1939

A view of the grand salon of La Leopolda showing chairs, lamps, a chandelier, a wall mirror, and wall hangings. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272433

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.008

La Leopolda, entrance hall, 1939

A view of the grand salon of La Leopolda showing chairs, tables, a chandelier, and wall hangings. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272434

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.009

La Leopolda, ballroom, 1939

A view of the ballroom of La Leopolda showing an ornate chandelier, multiple doorways, a side table, a fireplace, and chairs. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272435

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.010

La Leopolda, dining room, 1939

A view of the dining room of La Leopolda showing a statue, a table, chairs, and a chandelier. Created in 1902 by Leopold II, king of the Belgians, Ogden Codman, Jr. purchased the property in 1929.

Date: 1939

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 272439

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.05.003-04.011

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