
ALCGRV-001
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Alcott grave, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
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Dimensions |
5 3/8 x 3 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed colored photograph of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery grave marker of Amos Bronson Alcott, Abigail May Alcott, Anna Bronson Alcott Pratt, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, and May Alcott Nierker. The caption is printed in black over the photograph. Back is divided, and includes code 'A.M.S. 8123.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy three includes note, address, stamp and postmark. |
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott Pratt, Anna Bronson, Alcott—Grave, Alcott, Abigail May, Alcott, Amos Bronson, Alcott, Elizabeth Sewall, Alcott, Louisa May, Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow |
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cemeteries; photographs |
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ALCHSE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., Taken about the time 'Little Women' lived there; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front shows a printed photograph of Orchard House in the snow, with a drawn frame; the caption is also in a drawn frame. Back is divided. |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior |
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houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., Taken about the time 'Little Women' lived there; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front shows a printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-western corner, within a drawn frame; the caption is also in a drawn frame. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has been addressed and sent, postmark 1920. |
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-003
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., A. Bronson Alcott, Mrs. Alcott and one of the 'Little Women'; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of three figures standing outside of the south east side of Orchard House. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
Concord photo file includes a negative of this postcard from William Towler. |
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott, Abigail May, Alcott, Amos Bronson |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs |
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ALCHSE-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa May Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Made by Tichnor bros., Inc. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House, as viewed from the front, with an rectangular illustration of Louisa May Alcott in the upper left corner. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Printed caption on back: 'The Alcott House. 'Orchard House' was the home of Louisa May Alcott from 1857-1878. A. Bronson Alcott and many of his literary circle met here and laid plans for the foundation of the Concord School of Philosophy'. Copy 4 includes a handwritten note but no postmark or stamp. |
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Louisa May, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs |
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ALCHSE-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass. A. Bronson and one of the 'Little Men'; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front, with Amos Bronson Alcott and a young man outside the front door. Photograph is in a drawn frame, and caption is in a drawn frame below the photograph. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Amos Bronson |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs |
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ALCHSE-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa May Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Quality Views |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House as viewed from the front with an rectangular illustration of Louisa May Alcott in the upper left corner. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Louisa May, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs |
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ALCHSE-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. Orchard House — Home of the Alcotts.; circa 1905 |
Creator |
Photographer H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. Publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of Orchard House and the School of Philosophy as viewed from the front. Image has a white border at the bottom that includes the photographer's information, the caption, and a small version of the publisher logo. Back includes Raphael Tuck & Sons logo, space for address, and a small seal of Great Britain. Caption on back states that this postcard is part of Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card series No. 2127, 'Concord, Mass.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Raphael Tuck & Sons (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
Houses; schools; photographs |
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ALCHSE-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa May Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass. Made in the U.S.A. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front depicts a printed hand-colored photograph of Orchard House as viewed from the front with an illustration of Louisa May Alcott in an oval frame in the upper left corner. Back is divided, and includes space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Louisa May, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher), Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; works of art |
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ALCHSE-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, home of the Alcott Family; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
Published by The American Scene, New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Samuel Chamberlain. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of Orchard House as viewed from the southwest; photograph includes photograph's mark. Bottom includes a larger blank border. Back is divided. Numbered 243. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, American Scene (publisher), Chamberlain, Samuel (photographer) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord Mass.; |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph Orchard House viewed from the front. The photograph has a white border at the bottom and right sides that contains the caption and a space for a message with a year prefix ('190'). Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, where Louisa M. Alcott began 'Little Women'; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
Published by The American Scene, New Haven Connecticut. Copyright Samuel Chamberlain [photographer] |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of Orchard House as viewed from the southwest. The photograph includes photograph's mark (SC). Back is divided and includes a serial number: ' 249. The American Scene.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two is inscribed:'Gift of Rosita Corey.' |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, American Scene (publisher), Chamberlain, Samuel (photographer) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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![[Orchard House]; 1964 (copyright date) [Orchard House]; 1964
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ALCHSE-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Orchard House]; 1964 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Published by Yankee Colour Corp., Southboro, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features printed color photograph of Orchard House. Back is divided and includes caption of the history of Orchard House, the publisher's information and logo. Numbered C-5. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs. |
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ALCHSE-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa May Alcott's home, Concord, Massachusetts; 1964 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Published by Yankee Colour Corp., Southboro, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features printed color photograph of Orchard House. Back is divided and includes caption about Louisa May Alcott, the publisher's information and logo. Numbered C-5. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House; late 1950s |
Creator |
Published by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. Back is divided and includes a caption about the history of Orchard House. Identified as 'Lusterchrome' on back. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note, address, stamp and postmark. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. Back is divided, and includes a caption on the history of Orchard House with the serial number S5574-4. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has a note written on it, but no address or postmark. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Edward Wells (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; late 20th century |
Creator |
Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed color photograph of Orchard House viewed from the southwest corner. The School of Philosophy is visible, but mostly obscured by a tree. Back is divided and includes a Plastichrome logo, and a caption about the history of Orchard House. Area for stamp includes number: 'P76275'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Colourpicture (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; |
Creator |
Published by H.K. Barnett, Allison Park, PA. Photograph by Bonnie McGrath. |
Dimensions |
4 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. The door of the house is open. Back is divided and includes a caption on the history of Orchard House, the logo of the manufacturer, and several series or serial numbers. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Caption on back, 'Litho in USA' implies that one or both sides were printed using lithograph technique. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, H. K. Barnett (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-020
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Orchard House' The Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Mass.; mid 20th century (based on postmark on copy 2 |
Creator |
Printed by the Collotype Co., Elizabeth, NJ and NY for Edward Wells. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes note, address, one cent stamp and postmark. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Collotype Co. (publisher), Edward Wells (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-021
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Orchard House', the home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Mass.; mid 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey, made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed color photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. Back is divided and includes the caption, the logo for Dexter Press, and a series or serial number 81208. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Dexter Press (publisher), Edward Wells (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE- 022
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Orchard House,' Home of the Alcotts, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the American Art Post Card Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of Orchard House viewed from the southeast side with the caption and a small serial number, '391,' next to the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Photo gelatine print |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, American Art Photo Post Card Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-023
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Orchard House,' Home of "Little Women," Concord, Mass.; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Eagle Post Card View Co., New York, NY |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 3/4 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Orchard House and the caption. Back is divided and includes publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-024
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs made by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner and caption. Back is divided. A caption on the back identifies this as part of the 'The City' series. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-025
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Alcott House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner and caption. Back is divided. A caption on the back identifies this as part of the 'The City' series. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-026
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 19th century |
Creator |
Published by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided. A caption on the back identifies this as part of the 'The City' series. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-027
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Louisa May Alcott Memorial Association |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided. A caption on the back identifies this as part of the 'The City' series. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
This appears to be from the Maynard Workshop photograph of Orchard House, featured in other postcards in this collection. |
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-028
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The 'Orchard House,' Concord, Mass.; 1950 (copyright date) |
Creator |
[Illustrated by] R.H. Ferran |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a drawing of Orchard House, the caption, and brief history of Orchard House which mentions the School of Philosophy. Back is divided and includes a serial number: '105'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Ferran, R. H. (artist) |
Tags: |
Houses; works of art |
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ALCHSE-029
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Orchard House,' where Louisa Alcott wrote her famous stories; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. The image has small white borders on the top and bottom; the bottom border includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two is water damaged. |
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-030
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Orchard House,' where Louisa Alcott wrote her famous stories.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front. The image has white border that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy 4 includes a note, address, stamp and postmark dated 1921. |
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-031
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa M. Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made by Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed version of a hand-colored black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner, with the caption and serial number, 'D70100' and the publisher name. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-032
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored photograph of Orchard House with the printed (debossed) caption. Back is divided and includes a serial number: 'A.M.S. 5613'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE-033
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner. The image has a white border on the bottom and right side that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note on the front, and address, postmark and stamp on the back. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSE- 034
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa Alcott and her 'Little Women,' Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Valentine-Souvenir Co., New York. |
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House, with a portrait of Louisa May Alcott in an oval frame, the caption, a scroll with a quotation from Little Women. Back is divided and includes the publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a stamped address, a five-cent postage stamp (Thoreau 150th birthday anniversary commemorative stamp), and a postmark dated 1967 July 12. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Valentine-Souvenir Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; literature; people; photographs |
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ALCHSE-035
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured for John M. Keyes, Concord, Mass. by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House with the caption in a white border at the bottom. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-036
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Home of Louisa M. Alcott, Concord, Mass.; circa 1907 (postmark) |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 13/16 inches |
Orientation |
Horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black- and-white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-west corner, the caption, and a white border on the bottom and right side. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the 'Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one has a note, address, postmarks dated 1907 and a one cent stamp. Copy three inscribed 'From Mrs. Malcolm Thompson, 1984.' |
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
Copy three is part of, and housed with, the Mrs. Malcolm Thompson Collection, Concord Postcard Collection. |
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Mrs. Malcom Thompson Collection |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-037
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Printed by Tichnor Bros. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the front, with a white border and the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed 'Gift of Connie Turrisi.' |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-038
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa M. Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front includes a photograph with an illustrated frame of ivy, a drawn portrait of Louisa May Alcott, and a handwritten quote from Little Women and Louisa May Alcott's signature. With a white border featuring a serial number, '5-4,' and the caption. Back is divided, includes a space for a one cent stamp. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the "Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; literature; works of art |
|

ALCHSE-039
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, home of the Alcotts, Concord, Mass.; circa 1914 (dated note) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Orchard House and the School of Philosophy viewed from the front. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Note on front dated 1914 July 13. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, School of Philosophy |
Tags: |
Houses; schools; photographs |
|

ALCHSE- 040
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Orchard House, Home of the Alcotts from 1858-1882, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Barron Souvenir Co., Dorchester, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of Orchard House, with the caption written on the negative. The caption includes serial number '2014'. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-041
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard, or Louise Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; circa 1906 (postmark) |
Creator |
Published By A.C. Bosselman & Co., New York. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored photograph of Orchard House with the School of Philosophy in the background. There is a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number: '442.' Back is undivided, with a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes note, address, postmark (1906 August 10) and a postage stamp. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
A. C. Bosselman & Co. (publisher), Alcott—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; schools; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-042
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 19th century |
Creator |
Published by United Art Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House, with a portrait of Louisa May Alcott in an oval frame in the upper-right corner. The image has a small white border, and the top includes the caption. There are two serial numbers on the front: 202 and 22052.Back is divided and includes a brief history of the Orchard House and the publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, United Art Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
|

ALCHSE-043
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., New York and Boston |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House. Includes the caption and serial number 213005. Back is divided and includes publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-044
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by The New England News Company |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House, with a white border, the caption and the serial number 3085. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Hand-coloring may have been applied directly to the card rather than being reproduced during printing. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, New England News Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|
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ALCHSE- 045
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Real photograph of Orchard House]; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of Orchard House and two female figures sitting in front of it with a white border. Back is divided, with the word 'Velox' printed around the stamp area. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Velox photograph paper |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-046
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons' |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-east corner. Image has a white border at the bottom that includes the photographer's information, the caption, and a small version of the publisher logo. Back is divided and includes publisher logo, seal of the United Kingdom, and the caption. Caption on back states that this postcard is part of Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card series No. 0249, 'Concord, Mass.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Raphael Tuck & Sons (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-047
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard (or Alcott House)., Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Metropolitan News Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-east corner. Back is undivided |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Metropolitan News Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-048
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Robbins Bros., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-east corner, and a stamped logo. with a white border and caption on the right side. Back is divided with the bulk of space allotted for the address, and includes a logo and two serial numbers, 7040 and 36380. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Robbins Bros. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-049
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard (or Alcott) House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Metropolitan News Co., Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-east corner, the caption, and the publishing information. The front also has a white border with a thicker border on the right side. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Metropolitan News Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-050
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Alcott House and School of Philosophy, Concord, Mass.; 1906 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Published by Detroit Publishing Company |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House and the School of Philosophy. Front is framed by a white border, where the bottom edge is thicker. The bottom border includes the caption, the publisher's logo, and a serial number 10132. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; schools; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-051
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Orchard House, Concord, Mass., Showing the School of Philosophy at the left.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Copyright Kerry Walton |
Dimensions |
3 11/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Orchard House and the School of Philosophy viewed from the south-west. Caption and copyright are printed on top of image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Perry Walton (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; Schools; Photographs |
|

ALCHSE-052
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Wilson Associates |
Dimensions |
4 1/2 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black and white photograph of Orchard House viewed from the southwest corner. Back is divided, and includes the caption and a paragraph about the history of the house and the Alcotts. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Wilson Associates (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-053
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Louisa M. Alcott, Author of 'Little Women' Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
'Colourpicture' publication, Boston |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front depicts a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House as viewed from the front with a photograph of Louisa May Alcott in a circular frame in the upper left corner. Back is divided and includes a serial number: '10412.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Donated 2016 August 24 by the Marshall District Library in Marshall, Michigan. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Louisa May, Colourpicture (publisher), Orchard house |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
|

ALCHSE-054
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard (or Alcott House)., Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Chisholm Bros., Portland, Me. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House viewed from the south-east corner. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Chisholm Bros. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSE-055
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House, Home of Louisa M. Alcott, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Tichnor Bros. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front depicts a hand-colored printed photograph of Orchard House as viewed from the front with a photograph of Louisa May Alcott in a circular frame in the upper left corner. Back is divided, includes space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
|

ALCHSI-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Parlor, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front includes a printed black-and-white photograph of the parlor of Orchard House viewed facing the front windows. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided. Caption on the back identifies the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Parlor, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front includes a printed black-and-white photograph of the parlor of Orchard House viewed facing the front windows. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided. Caption on the back identifies the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Parlor, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Eagle Post Card View Co., New York |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white drawing of the parlor of Orchard House, with a small white border and the caption. Back is divided and includes publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printing process identified on back as 'photo gloss' |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; works of art |
|

ALCHSI-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Dining room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Photograph copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of the dining room of Orchard House, facing eastern windows. The image includes a white border with the caption and a manufacturer logo. Back is divided. Caption on the back identifies the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Stairway, dining room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the stairway in the dining room of Orchard House. Photograph is surrounded by a white border (larger at the bottom) that includes the caption. Back is undivided. Caption on the back identifies the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Dining Room, 'Orchard House,' Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Eagle Post Card View Co., New York |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white drawing of the dining room of Orchard House (viewed facing the eastern windows), with a small white border and the caption. Back is divided and includes publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printing process identified on back as 'photo gloss' |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; works of art |
|

ALCHSI-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Parlor, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Photographs copyrighted by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3/12 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front includes a printed black-and-white photograph of the parlor of Orchard House viewed facing the front windows. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and the publisher logo. Back is undivided. Caption on the back identifies the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Dining Room, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Copyright Perry Walton |
Dimensions |
3 11/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the dining room of Orchard House, facing north-east, with the caption and the copyright information printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Perry Walton (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa May Alcott's Room in the Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
copyright Perry Walton |
Dimensions |
3 11/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Louisa May Alcott's room in Orchard House facing the south-eastern corner. Caption and copyright information are printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copies 1 and 2 use a different font on the back than copies 3 and 4. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Perry Walton (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Study, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., Inc., New York |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the study of Orchard House, facing the fireplace. Image has a white border with the caption. Back is divided and includes publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has note, address, postmark and postage stamp. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Photo-gloss postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Study, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., Inc., New York |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the study of Orchard House, facing the chimney. Caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo and a place for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Mrs. Alcott's room, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., Inc., New York |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a drawing of the parent's room of Orchard House viewed facing the southwestern windows; the drawing has a white border where the caption is located. Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Photo-gloss postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; works of art |
|

ALCHSI-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Mrs. Alcott's room, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; |
Creator |
Published by Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the parent's room of Orchard House, surrounded by a border that is thicker on the right and left sides. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying it as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

ALCHSI-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa M. Alcott's room, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., Inc., New York |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a drawing of Louisa M. Alcott's room in Orchard House facing the southeastern windows. The drawing is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Photo-gloss postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, Louisa May, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; works of art |
|

ALCHSI-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
In Louisa M. Alcott's Room, 'Orchard House', Concord, Mass.; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., New York, New York. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Louisa May Alcott's room in Orchard House, facing the chimney. The photograph has a white border with the caption. Back is divided and includes the logo of the publisher. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa Alcott's room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Louisa May Alcott's room of Orchard House, facing the western wall. The photograph has a thicker on the right and left sides. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying it as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, Louisa May, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa Alcott's room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Louisa May Alcott's room of Orchard House, facing the western wall. The photograph is surrounded by a border that is thicker on the right and left sides. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying it as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, Louisa May, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-019
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
May Alcott's Room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs made by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's room in Orchard House facing the back wall of the house. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that is larger on the bottom and includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, May, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-020
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
May Alcott's Room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs made by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's room in Orchard House facing the back wall of the house. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that is larger on the bottom and includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a stamp with the name and address of William H. Towler (also known as Bill Towler). |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, May, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-021
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
In Louisa M. Alcott's Room, 'Orchard House', Concord, Mass.; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., New York, New York. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Louisa May Alcott's room in Orchard House, facing the chimney. The photograph has a white border with the caption. Back is divided and includes the logo of the publisher. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, Louisa May, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-022
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Children's nursery, Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Color Production, Miami Beach, Fla. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the children's nursery facing the eastern corner of the room. The photograph has a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided, and includes the publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-023
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Children's nursery, Alcott House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Eagle Post Card View Co., New York, NY |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the children's nursery facing the eastern corner of the room. The photograph has a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided, and includes the publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Eagle Post Card View Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-024
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
May Alcott's room, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's room in Orchard House facing the back wall of the house. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that is larger on the bottom and includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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ALCHSI-025
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Drawing by May Alcott, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Louisa May Alcott Memorial Association |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's drawing (painting) on the stairwell door of her room in Orchard House. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that is wider at the bottom, and includes the caption. Back is undivided, and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, May, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
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ALCHSI-026
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Drawing by May Alcott, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs made by the Maynard Workshop Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 9/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's drawing (painting) on the stairwell door of her room in Orchard House. The photograph is surrounded by a white border, and includes the caption. Back is undivided, and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, May, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
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ALCHSI-027
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Drawing by May Alcott, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Louisa May Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's drawing (painting) on the stairwell door of her room in Orchard House. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that is wider at the bottom, and includes the caption. Back is undivided, and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, May, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
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ALCHSI-028
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Drawing by May Alcott, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Photographs copyrighted by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 9/16 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of May Alcott's drawing (painting) on the stairwell door of her room in Orchard House. The photograph is surrounded by a white border that is wider at the bottom, and includes the caption. Back is undivided, and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott, May, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs; works of art |
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ALCLIT-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Dorothy Lake Gregory, artist. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front contains a printed illustration of the main characters of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Little Women, doing their favorite activities in the living room of their home. Drawn by Dorothy Lake Gregory. Printed image and inscriptions are oriented on the left side of the postcard; there is an inch of blank space on the right side. Back of the postcard is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Caption and artist name are handwritten at the bottom edge of the card. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
May be a lithograph created by the artist. Printed on EKC paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Literature, Alcott, Louisa May, Gregory, Dorothy Lake (artist) |
Tags: |
houses; people; works of art |
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ALCLIT-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Scene from 'LITTLE WOMEN': Jo Sacrifices Her Hair to Secure Money for Her Father's Comfort; 1910s |
Creator |
Printed by Dana T. Bennet Co., New York |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features printed photograph of cast members of the Boston Majestic Theatre's production of Little Women with caption. Sepia tone. Created as an advertisement. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Caption on the back: 'Majestic Theatre Boston 'Little Women' Now Playing For matinees see announcement in daily papers.' Includes handwritten note in pencil: "Harvard historical/Sturdy Coll., 1990." |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Literature |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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ALCPOR-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Mrs. Alcott in the Library, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 1900s |
Creator |
Published by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 9/16 x 3 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of Abigail May Alcott sitting in the library of Orchard House. The photograph is in a drawn frame, and the caption is in a frame outline below the photograph. Copies 2 and 3 include a captions identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards.. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one is stamped with the name William H. Towler and an address. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott—Portraits, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; people; photographs |
|

ALCPOR-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., Mr. Alcott in the Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
The front features a rectangular frame with photograph of Amos Bronson Alcott sitting in the study of Orchard House and a caption below, also in a rectangular frame. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Amos Bronson |
Tags: |
houses; people; photographs |
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ALCPOR-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Louisa May Alcott; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Cuts by Courtesey of 'Concord, old yet ever new' |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a 'cut' of Louisa May Alcott in profile and a "cut" of Orchard House. The text lists her dates of birth and death, and the text of her poem "To the First Robin", written in 1840. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Louisa May |
Tags: |
Houses; people; works of art; literature |
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ALCPOR-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
A Bronson Alcott on the Steps of the School of Philosophy, founded in 1879, Orchard House, Concord, Mass.; ca. 1975 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Produced by Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed reproduction of a photograph of Amos Bronson Alcott.; back features caption and publishing information. Back is divided. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Portraits, Alcott—School of Philosophy, Alcott, Amos Bronson, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
schools; people; photographs |
|

ALCPOR-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Mrs. Alcott in the Library, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 1900s |
Creator |
Published by the Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association, Concord, Massachusetts. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed photograph of Abigail May Alcott sitting in the library of Orchard House. The photograph is in a drawn frame, and the caption is in a frame outline below the photograph. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one is stamped with the name William H. Towler and an address. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Abigail May, Louisa M. Alcott Memorial Association (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; houses; people |
|

ALCPOR-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., Mr. Alcott in the Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
The front features a rectangular frame with photograph of Amos Bronson Alcott sitting in the study of Orchard House and a caption, also in a rectangular frame. Back identifies this as a 'The City' post card. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Amos Bronson |
Tags: |
houses; people; photographs |
|

ALCPOR-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Bronson Alcott at Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Bronson Alcott sitting at a bench at the foot of a large tree, with a caption. Back identifies this as a 'The City' post card. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—Portraits, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
nature; photographs; people |
|

ALCPOR-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., Mr. Alcott in the Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
The front features a rectangular frame with photograph of Amos Bronson Alcott sitting in the study of Orchard House and a caption, also in a rectangular frame below the text. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Amos Bronson |
Tags: |
houses; people; photographs |
|

ALCPOR-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Bronson Alcott at Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs made by The Maynard Workshop Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Bronson Alcott sitting at a bench at the foot of a large tree, with a caption. Back identifies this as a 'The City' post card. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
Caption on the back identifies the image as being from the Maynard Workshop, a photography studio in Waban, Massachusetts in the early 20th century. |
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Amos Bronson, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
nature; people; photographs |
|

ALCPOR-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The last photograph of Louisa May Alcott; 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Louisa May Alcott, sitting in profile, with the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption about Louisa May Alcott and publisher information. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Louisa May, Edward Wells (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; photographs |
|

ALCPOR-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Alcott House, Concord, Mass., Mrs. Alcott in the Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Abigail May Alcott sitting in the library of Orchard House. The photograph is in a drawn frame with a rounded top, and the caption is in a frame outline below the photograph. On back, the postcard is marked as 'The City' postcards, presumably part of a series. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, interior, Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Abigail May |
Tags: |
houses; people; photographs |
|

ALCSCH-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Path to the School of Philosophy, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the path to the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House, with a hand-colored printed photograph of the School of Philosophy in the upper right corner in an oval frame. The photograph of the path has a small white border with the caption, the copyright information, and a serial number: '70103'. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; nature; houses; photographs |
|

ALCSCH-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Path to old School of Philosophy, where Concord's famous literary men studied, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Printed by Tichnor Bros. Inc. at Cambridge, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House with a small white border where the caption is located. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two in inscribed 'Gift of Barbara Whitmer, 6/2010' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; nature; people; houses; photographs |
|

ALCSCH-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Path to the old School of Philosophy, where Concord's famous library men studied, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
Horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House with a small white border where the caption is located. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed: 'From Bill Walters, 1992' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy |
Tags: |
Schools; nature; people; houses; photographs |
|

ALCSCH- 004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House and School of Philosophy, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
signed 'F and K' from photographs made by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Orchard House and the Concord School of Philosophy viewed from the southwest. The photograph has a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—School of Philosophy, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
|

ALCSCH-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Path to the School of Philosophy, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
Horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the path to the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House, with a hand-colored printed photograph of the School of Philosophy in the upper right corner in an oval frame. The photograph of the path has a small white border with the caption, the copyright information, and a serial number: 'D70103'. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; nature; houses; photographs |
|

ALCSCH-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord School of Philosophy; early 20th century |
Creator |
Sol-art prints (the Rotograph Company) |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House, with a white border on the bottom. A caption on the front identifies the postcard as part of the 'Boston and Maine series.' Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo and a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has a note, address, postage stamp and postmark dated 1922 July 7. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
|

ALCSCH-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord School of Philosophy; early 20th century |
Creator |
Sol-art prints (the Rotograph Company) |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House, with a white border on the bottom. A caption on the front identifies the postcard as part of the 'Boston and Maine series.' Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo and a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
School of Philosophy, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House. The photograph has a white border that includes the title. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards.. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Schools; nature; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. School of Philosophy; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed drawing of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House. There is a large white border on the right side and bottom of the postcard that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; works of art |
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ALCSCH-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord School of Philosophy Concord Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy with the caption is printed on the image. The image includes a serial number '213092' and the initials "JV". Back is divided and includes the publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord School of Philosophy Concord Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy with the caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes the serial number 'A.M.S. 8121.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an undated note. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord School of Philosophy, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Maynards, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House. The photograph has a white border with the caption. Back appears to be divided (see notes on inscriptions). |
Inscriptions/Marks |
The back has been covered with a piece of paper, glued on, with the phrase 'Visited — by the courtesy of George Bradford Bartlett in 1891, our Concord Home.' Beneath, the postcard appears to have an undivided back, and to include the publisher name. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Concord School of Philosophy, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured for John M. Keyes, Concord, Mass., by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House with a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
School of Philosophy, Concord Mass.; 1905 (copyright date) |
Creator |
The Rotograph Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black and white printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy and Orchard House viewed from the road. The School of Philosophy is mostly obscured by a tree. There is a white border at the bottom of the postcard where the caption and copyright information are located. The caption also includes a serial number 'A 7090'. Back is undivided and includes the publisher's logo, and a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—School of Philosophy, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Orchard House and School of Philosophy, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front includes a black-and-white photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy and Orchard House from the road. The photograph has a white border where the caption is located. Back includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one has a divided back, Copy two has an undivided back. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Alcott—School of Philosophy, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
Houses; schools; photographs |
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ALCSCH-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Hall of Philosophy, Concord, Mass.; 1907 (earliest postmark) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the school of Philosophy from the from the south-west. There is a border to the right of the photograph that includes the caption and the serial number '1240'. Back is undivided and includes the publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has an address, note, one cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1908. Copy three has an address, note, one cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1908. |
Style |
undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
School of Philosophy; late 20th century |
Creator |
Tri-Con Gift Shop; photo by George Hervey |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House. Back is divided and includes the caption, with some information about the School of Philosophy. There are two serial numbers on the back: '94,090' and "690830-3-1. " |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Harvey, George (photographer), Tri-Con Colour (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ALCSCH-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Bronson Alcott's School of Philosophy, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts; 1973 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House. Back is divided and includes the caption, the publisher's logo, and the serial number '15941. ' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes address, note, postage stamp and postmark. Date on the stamp is 1974; postmark is only partially on the postcard. The note is from Jayne Gordon of the staff of Orchard House to Marcia Moss of the Concord Free Public Library. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—School of Philosophy, Concord Free Public Library, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Schools; houses; photographs |
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ASBRIV-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The River from Stone Bridge looking N. E., Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By H.L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed image of the Assabet River from the perspective of the stone bridge. People are on a boat on the river. The image has a white border that includes the caption and the publishing information. Back is undivided and includes a place for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Assabet River, H. L. Whitcomb (publisher) |
Tags: |
nature; people |
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BARHSE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Col. James Barrett House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published for Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. by C. B. Webster & Co. , Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Colonel James Barrett House. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Barrett House , C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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BATTLE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, Massachusetts; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of members of the Bedford Minuteman Company firing their muskets next to the Minute Man National Historical Park's North Bridge Visitor's Center. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo. The background of the back is striped on a diagonal. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "T-15." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, Massachusetts; 1972 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of members of the Concord Minuteman Company marking in uniform. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo. The background of the back is striped on a diagonal. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "X-11." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts, Engagement at the North Bridge.; late 20th century |
Creator |
Artist, Amos Doolittle; Publisher Eastern National. Printed by Consolidated/Drake Press. Image courtesy Concord Museum. |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed image of Amos Doolittle's engraving: Plate III: Engagement at the North Bridge from his 1775 Engravings of Battles of Lexington and Concord, Plate III. The image has a white border. Back is divided and includes the caption and a description of the context of the sketch, along with a serial number 'MM- CD16'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on recycled paper |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Consolidated/Drake Press (printer), Doolittle, Amos (artist), Eastern National (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; works of art |
|
![[Historical reenactor portraying William Dawes riding to warn Concord of the approach of the
British army in 1775]; 1968 (copyright date) [Historical reenactor
portraying William Dawes riding to warn Concord of the approach of the British army in 1775]; 1968 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTLE-004-20150910-t.jpg)
BATTLE-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Historical reenactor portraying William Dawes riding to warn Concord of the approach of the British army in 1775]; 1968 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of a man in 18th century costume sitting on a horse and waving or saluting. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "X-11." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; animals; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, Massachusetts; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features Southborough Minuteman Company members in 18th century costume firing muskets near the Minute Man National Historical Park's North Bridge Visitor's Center. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "X- 12." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
|
![[Historical reenactors depicting marching Minute Men from Colonel Prescott's regiment]; 1970 (copyright date) [Historical reenactors
depicting marching Minute Men from Colonel Prescott's regiment]; 1970 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTLE-006-20150910-t.jpg)
BATTLE-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Historical reenactors depicting marching Minute Men from Colonel Prescott's regiment]; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features minute men Company members in 18th century costume marching. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the history of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "T-31." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
|
![[Historical reenactors at Barrett House depicting British flankers in the Battle of 1775]; 1970s [Historical reenactors at
Barrett House depicting British flankers in the Battle of 1775]; 1970s](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTLE-007-20150910-t.jpg)
BATTLE- 007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Historical reenactors at Barrett House depicting British flankers in the Battle of 1775]; 1970s |
Creator |
Photograph by Yankee Colour Corp. Published by Tri-Con Colour, Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of historical reenactors portraying British soldiers; many are firing muskets, one has a drum, another a British flag. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the history of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "T-31." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Barrett House , Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Southborough Companies pass through Sudbury near the Wayside Inn on their way to join the battle through Concord, Lexington and Menotomy (Arlington).; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of historical reenactors depicting minute men marching to battle. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the history of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "B-5." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
|

BATTLE-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'…the BRITISH are coming!'; 1966 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of historical reenactors depicting Paul Revere's ride as part of the Patriot's Day celebration. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "CC-6." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; animals; events; photographs |
|
![[Historical reenactors portray the Boston Massacre]; 1970 (copyright date) [Historical reenactors portray
the Boston Massacre]; 1970 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTLE-010-20150910-t.jpg)
BATTLE-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Historical reenactors portray the Boston Massacre]; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features historical reenactors in costume as British soldiers and Boston residents during the Boston Massacre. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "B-11." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Boston Massacre, British Soldiers, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
|

BATTLE-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'…with fife and drums playing…'; 1966 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. Photograph by Roger Marconi |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of historical reenactors playing drum and fife in 18th century costume in Lexington, Massachusetts during the annual April 19th Patriot's Day parade. Back is divided and includes the caption with a description of the context of the image, with the publisher logo and the serial number 'CC-8.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Lexington, Massachusetts, Marconi, Roger (photographer), Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
|

BATTLE-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Stone at Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Albany News Company, New York |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tablet at the musterfield on Liberty Street in Concord where minute men and militia met before the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the Old North Bridge. There is a white border at the bottom where the caption is located. Back is undivided and has a place for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Litho-Chrome postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Albany News Company (publisher), Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775 |
Tags: |
Historical makers; photographs |
|

BATTLE-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'The dawn of liberty' British regulars open fire on the minute men, April 19, 1775, Lexington, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
American Art Post Card Co., Brookline, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front of postcard features a black- and-white print of the painting 'The Dawn of Liberty, Lexington, 1775,' by Henry Sandham, which depicts the shots fired during the Battle of Lexington and Concord in Lexington. The caption, along with the serial number "2311" are printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a handwritten identification number: '2880DMK' |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
American Art Photo Post Card Co. (publisher), Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Lexington, Massachusetts, Sandham, Henry (artist) |
Tags: |
People; events; animals; works of art |
|

BATTLE-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battlefield from the lower bridge, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the New England News Company, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the North Bridge area of the battle field in Concord, facing the bridge and the Minute Man statue. The photograph has a white border where the caption is located. There is also a small serial number on the photograph: '4378'. Back is divided and includes the publisher logo and the serial number "164". |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, New England News Company (publisher), North Bridge |
Tags: |
Nature; photographs |
|

BATTLE-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Burning the cannon carriages; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration taken from the 1876 book The Boys of '76 by Charles Carleton Coffin. The illustration has a white border that is larger on the top and bottom, where the caption is located. Back is undivided and includes a caption regarding the Colonel Barrett House. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Barrett House , Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), British Soldiers |
Tags: |
People; animals; events; works of art |
|

BATTLE-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Removing the Stores at Concord; late 20th century |
Creator |
Discovered by Bill Towler. Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver) |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an printed black-and-white illustration of ammunition and weapons being removed from Concord in April 1775. The caption is underneath the illustration. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist) |
Tags: |
people; animals; events; works of art |
|
![[Historical reenactors portray Minutemen flanking the road to Boston during the
retreat of the British soldiers during the Battle of 1775]; 1968 (copyright date) [Historical reenactors portray
Minutemen flanking the road to Boston during the retreat of the British soldiers during the Battle of 1775]; 1968 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTLE-017-20150910-t.jpg)
BATTLE-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Historical reenactors portray Minutemen flanking the road to Boston during the retreat of the British soldiers during the Battle of 1775]; 1968 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of historical reenactors in 18th century costume standing behind a stone wall. Back is divided and includes a caption providing historical context for the image. The back also includes the publisher's logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "T-24." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-018
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Title: |
Painting, Battle of Concord Bridge, State House, Boston, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
[PSC Co?] |
Dimensions |
5 3/8 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the painting of the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the North Bridge in Concord in its place on the wall of the Massachusetts State House. The front includes the caption on a smaller white box and a serial number printed on the photograph:'60549'. Back is divided and includes the publisher logo and a place for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, PSC Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-019
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord—the first blow for liberty; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler. [Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver).] |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of ammunition and weapons being removed from Concord in April 1775. The illustration is printed in black ink. The caption is underneath the illustration. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist) |
Tags: |
People; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-020
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Title: |
Concord—the first blow for liberty; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler. [Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver).] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of ammunition and weapons being removed from Concord in April 1775. The illustration is printed in brown ink. The caption is underneath the illustration. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist) |
Tags: |
People; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-021
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Title: |
Retreat of the British from Concord; late 20th century |
Creator |
Discovered by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord during the retreat of the British from Concord; it depicts minute men or militia men fire at British soldiers from behind a stone wall. The illustration is printed in black ink. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
Illustration is likely taken from Great Events in the History of North and South America by Charles A. Goodrich (Hartford: House & Brown, 1851). The illustration is featured in the book, and is also unsigned there. |
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), British Soldiers |
Tags: |
People; animals; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-022
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Title: |
Retreat of the British from Concord; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord during the retreat of the British from Concord; it depicts minute men or militia men fire at British soldiers from behind a stone wall. The illustration is printed in black ink. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
Illustration is likely taken from Great Events in the History of North and South America by Charles A. Goodrich (Hartford: House & Brown, 1851). The illustration is featured in the book, and is also unsigned there. |
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), British Soldiers |
Tags: |
People; animals; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-023
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Title: |
Parson Emerson at Concord; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler. [Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver).] |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features at printed etching illustration of William Emerson, minister and parson during the Revolutionary War; Emerson stands with a musket in his hand while American soldiers stand in the background. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist), Emerson—Portraits, Emerson, William |
Tags: |
People; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-024
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Title: |
The First at Concord Bridge, April 19th, 1775; early 20th century |
Creator |
C. B. Webster Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed color illustration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the North Bridge and includes a white border at the bottom where the caption is located. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bedford Flag, Bill Towler (publisher), British Soldiers, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
People; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-025
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Title: |
The alarm bell; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler. [Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver).] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a drawing of an alarm bell in motion, with the caption below. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist) |
Tags: |
events; works of art |
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BATTLE-026
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Title: |
Major Pitcairn stirring his brandy; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of Major Pitcairn British troops in the Wright Tavern. The caption is located in the bottom border. Back is undivided and includes a caption describing the historical context of the illustration. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), British Soldiers |
Tags: |
people; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-027
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Title: |
The battle at the Old North Bridge, Concord, Mass.; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed illustration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the North Bridge and includes a white border at the bottom where the caption is located. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bedford Flag, Bill Towler (publisher), British Soldiers, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
people; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-028
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Title: |
Paul Revere at Lexington; late 20th century |
Creator |
Discovered by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
5 5/8 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of Paul Revere warning Lexington residents prior to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The caption is located in the bottom of the image border. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Lexington, Massachusetts, Revere, Paul |
Tags: |
People; animals; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-029
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Title: |
A minute man preparing for war; Late 20th century |
Creator |
Discovered by Bill Towler. [Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver).] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an illustration of a minute man and his family in their home. The illustration has a white border with a caption. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist) |
Tags: |
people; houses; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-030
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Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts, a View of the Town of Concord; |
Creator |
Artist, Amos Doolittle; Publisher Eastern National. Printed by Consolidated/Drake Press. Image courtesy Concord Museum. |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
|
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed image of Amos Doolittle's engraving: Plate II: A View of the Town of Concord from his 1775 Engravings of Battles of Lexington and Concord. The image has a white border. Back is divided and includes the caption and a description of the context of the sketch, along with a serial number 'MM-CD15'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on recycled paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Cemeteries—Old Hill, Concord Museum, Consolidated/Drake Press (printer), Doolittle, Amos (artist), Eastern National (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; cemeteries; events; works of art |
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BATTLE-031
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Title: |
British soldiers of the 10th Foot in 1775; 1975 (copyright date) |
Creator |
10th Foot American Contingent Project |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Light Infantry and Grenadier Companies of the Tenth Foot in formation during the bicentennial celebration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Back is divided and includes a caption about the photograph, a printer's or photographer's logo, and a serial number: '140693.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a handwritten caption: '1974, in the Old Manse Field prior to the filming of the events at the North Bridge. Brad commands the Light Infantry Company.' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
10th Foot American Contingent Project, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-032
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
British soldiers of the 10th Foot in 1775; 1975 (copyright date) |
Creator |
10th Foot American Contingent Project |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Light Infantry and Grenadier Companies of the Tenth Foot marching during the bicentennial celebration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Back is divided and includes a caption about the photograph, a printer's or photographer's logo, and a serial number: '144707.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a handwritten caption: 'The Review in Chelmsford in April of 1975. 83 of the 10th on the field.' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
10th Foot American Contingent Project, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bicentennial 1975, British Soldiers |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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BATTLE-033
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Title: |
British soldiers of the 10th Foot in 1775; 1975 (copyright date) |
Creator |
10th Foot American Contingent Project. [Watercolor by Charles Stadden] |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed drawing depicting the Light Infantry and Grenadier Companies of the Tenth Foot during the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Back is divided and includes a caption about the Company, a printer's or photographer's logo, and a serial number: '139560.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back contains a handwritten caption that includes the following text: 'Reproduction of a Charles Stadden watercolor—same pose as on the photos on the plates. ' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
10th Foot American Contingent Project, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Stadden, Charles |
Tags: |
People; events; works of art |
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![[Historical reenactors portraying British troops at Barrett House]; 1968 (copyright date) [Historical reenactors
portraying British troops at Barrett House]; 1968 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTLE-034-20151203-t.jpg)
BATTLE-034
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Historical reenactors portraying British troops at Barrett House]; 1968 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of historical reenactors in 18th century British soldiers' costumes standing with rifles outside of Colonel James Barrett House. Back is divided and includes a caption providing historical context for the image. The back also includes the publisher's logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' American Revolution Bicentennial postcards with the serial number "T- 18." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an address, note, five-cent postage stamp, and postmark. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Barrett House , Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; houses; photographs |
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BATTLE-035
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Removing the Stores at Concord; late 20th century |
Creator |
Discovered by Bill Towler. Illustration by Felix O. C. Darley (artist) and Alfred Bobbett (engraver) |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an printed black-and-white (in brown ink) illustration of ammunition and weapons being removed from Concord in April 1775. The caption is underneath the illustration. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bill Towler (publisher), Bobbett, Alfred (artist), Darley, Felix O. C. (artist) |
Tags: |
people; animals; events; works of art |
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BATTMO-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
British Monument, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
copy 1 is 3 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches; copy 2 is 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a serial number '37011'. There is also a caption about the obelisk printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
Historical markers; nature; photographs |
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![[Drawing and text of the British Monument]; early 20th century [Drawing and text of the
British Monument]; early 20th century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BATTMO-002-20150923-t.jpg)
BATTMO-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Drawing and text of the British Monument]; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. [signed F.E.T. '09] |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features the text of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight, with a drawing of the monument, bridge, and the land around in the background. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
'From Marcus Mason Maroon, February 1992' |
Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
Historical markers; nature; works of art |
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BATTMO-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old North Bridge and Monuments, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Copy three also includes a serial number next to the caption: '13.' Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an address, postage stamp and postmark (date unreadable). Copy three inscribed 'From Mrs. Malcolm Thompson, 1984.' |
Style |
undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
Copy three is part of, and housed with, the Mrs. Malcolm Thompson Collection, Concord Postcard Collection. |
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Mrs. Malcom Thompson Collection |
Tags: |
Historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old North Bridge, Concord, Mass.; circa 1909 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Reichner Bros, Publishers, Boston, München, Leipzig |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color drawing of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The caption is on top of the image. Back is divided and includes a caption with a description of the historical context of the image. There is also a serial number '4152' on the back. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes an address, note, postage stamp and postmark dated 1909 July 2. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge, Reichner Brothers (publisher) |
Tags: |
Historical Markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old North Bridge and Monument, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
'Colourpicture' publication, Boston |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge and two figures in the background. The caption appears in a white border under the text. Back is divided and includes the serial number '10409.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Colourpicture (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
Historical markers; people; nature; photographs. |
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BATTMO-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, The Battle Monument; late 20th century |
Creator |
Consolidated/Drake Press. NPS photo by Fred Szarka. Copyright Eastern National. |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight. The image is surrounded by a small white border. Back is divided and includes a caption describing the historical context of the monument with a serial number: 'MM-CD1.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on recycled paper |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Consolidated/Drake Press (printer), Eastern National (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Szarka, Fred (photographer) |
Tags: |
Historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Old North Bridge, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old North Bridge and Monuments, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General |
Tags: |
Historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Bridge with Monument in foreground and the Minute Man in the distance across the bridge, Concord, Mass.; circa 1906 (earliest postmark) |
Creator |
Published by New England News Company, Boston, Mass., Leipzig, Dresden |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The image has a white border at the bottom where the caption is located. Back is undivided and includes a trademark logo and a serial number:'5302.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes an address, note, postage stamp and postmark dated 1907 August 11; Copy two includes an address, note, postage stamp and postmark dated 1906 March 24. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Polychrome print. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Battle Monument, Concord Mass; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. There are two figures standing on the bridge. The image is surrounded by a small white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp and a caption that describes the history of the monument. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; people; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battle monument, marking the spot where the British stood and found at the Old North Bridge, April 19, 1775, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
New England Stationary [sic] Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Image has a white border on the right side that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, New England Stationary Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO- 012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battleground monument and 'Minute Man,' Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Detroit Publishing Company |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Image by a white border that includes the caption and serial number:'D9728'. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Markings show that the postcard was removed from a scrapbook. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Battle Monument, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Barron Souvenir, Co., Wilmington, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The caption was written on the negative and includes serial number '2012'. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
NOKO photograph paper |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Barron Souvenir Co. (publisher), Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man National Historical Park—General |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battle Monument and Old North Bridge, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By the United Art Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge and the Minute Man statue in the background. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption at the top. There is a serial number on the image: '22049'. Back is divided and includes a caption describing the Old North Bridge, and a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, North Bridge, United Art Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. British Monument; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
N. E. Paper & Stat'y Co., Specialty Printers, Ayer, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black- and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Image has a white border on the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, New England Paper and Stationery Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battle Monument, Concord, Massachusetts; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Back is divided and includes a caption about the monument and a serial number: 'S-5575-8.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Edward Wells (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-017
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass., Soldier's Monument; circa 1908 (postmark date) |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The caption is printed at the top of the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address, note, one cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1908 August 24. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battle Monument marks the spot where the British stood and fought at the Old North Bridge on the nineteenth of April, 1775; |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
|
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. The obelisk is partially obscured. Image has a white border on the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher), North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-019
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Old North Bridge and Battle Monument, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Three figures observe the monument. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption at the bottom. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Colonial Inn (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; people; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-020
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Bridge with Monument in Foreground and the Minute Man in the Distance, Across the Bridge, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the New England News Company, Boston Mass., Leipzig-Berlin |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge and the Minute Man statue in the background. The image has a white border at the bottom with the caption, publisher's information and a serial number, '893', are located. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Minute Man, North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-021
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Old North Bridge and Battle Monument, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured by Tichnor Bros., Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Two figures stand at the American side of the bridge. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption at the top. Back is divided and includes the publisher logo, and a space for a one cent stamp. There is also a serial number, '104969,' on the back. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes two notes, one written in pencil and one in pen. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, North Bridge, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; people; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-022
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, Massachusetts; mid 20th century |
Creator |
ColourPicture, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. There are numerous figures in the foreground and background. Back is divided and includes the publisher logo, and a serial number, 'P76279.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Plastichrome postcard. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Colourpicture (publisher), North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; people; nature; photographs |
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BATTMO-024
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Battle Monument; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1836 battle monument obelisk marking the side of the British soldiers in the Concord Fight with the North Bridge in the background. Image has a white border on the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battle Monument—British side of North Bridge, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher), North Bridge |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BEDFLA-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Bedford Flag; 1965 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Original Color photo by Richard J. Dawson, Bedford, Mass. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc. Copyright Bedford Historical Society and Friends of the Library, Bedford, Massachusetts. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front includes a color printed photograph of the Bedford Flag. The image is surrounded by a gold border that includes the caption at the top, and a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'Concord Hymn.' Back is divided and includes a caption with the history of the flag. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bedford Flag, Concord Hymn, Dawson, Richard J. (photographer), Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
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BEDFLA-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The flag which was carried at the Concord Fight; 1907 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Published by E.A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 5/8 x 3 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed image of the Bedford Flag. The image is cropped with a white background with a caption regarding the history of the flag and a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'Concord Hymn.' The image may be an edited photograph or a drawing. Back is divided and includes a space for a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Words are crossed out from the front caption. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Postcard uses a metallic ink for some of the features of the flag. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Bedford Flag, Concord Hymn, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
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![[President Gerald Ford at the North Bridge during the bicentennial celebration of the Concord
Fight, 1975 April 19]; circa 1975 (date of photograph) [President Gerald Ford at the
North Bridge during the bicentennial celebration of the Concord Fight, 1975 April 19]; circa 1975 (date of photograph)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BICENT-001-20150911-t.jpg)
BICENT-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[President Gerald Ford at the North Bridge during the bicentennial celebration of the Concord Fight, 1975 April 19]; circa 1975 (date of photograph) |
Creator |
Published by W.W. Anderson Photog. Inc., Concord, Mass. Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of President of the United States Gerald Ford speaking at a podium in front of the North Bridge. Reverend Dana McLean Greeley and John B. Finigan stand to his left, and Philip B. Suter stands to his right. Historical reenactors stand in 19th century Minute Man costume on the North Bridge and in the foreground. Back is divided and includes the printer logo, a caption about the celebration and a serial number, '30799-D'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one inscribed 'given by Malcolm Ferguson 2001.' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bicentennial 1975, Dexter Press (publisher), Finigan, John B., Ford, Gerald R., Greeley, Dana McLean, Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Suter, Philip H., W.W. Anderson Photography Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
People; events; photographs |
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BPBHSE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Green Arbor Tea Room, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Barron House and Potter Bake House on Lexington Road, the location of the Green Arbor Tea Room at the time that the photograph was taken. Caption is printed on the negative. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed: 'From Sarah Chapin 2001.' |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Albertype Co. (publisher), Barron House and Potter Bake Shop, Lexington Road |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
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BRIDGE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Stone Bridge, Concord, Mass.; circa 1903 (postmark) |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. Printed in Germany. United Art Publishing Co. (New York) |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Three Arch Bridge, the bridge crossing the Assabet River via Elm Street in Concord. The photograph has a white border at the bottom that contains the caption, publication information and photograph information. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an address, note, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1903. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Assabet River, Bridges, Three Arch Bridge, United Art Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
Nature; photographs |
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BRIDGE-002
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Nashawtuc Bridge, Over the Concord River, Concord, Mass; circa 1907 (postmark dates) |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the Nawshutuc Bridge, the bridge crossing over the Concord River at Nawshutuc Road. Photograph has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Buck is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copies one, two and three include an address, note, postage stamp and postmark. Copies one and two have a postmark dated 1907; copy three has a postmark dated 1908. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Bridges, Concord River, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Nashawtuc Bridge |
Tags: |
Nature; photographs |
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BRIDGE-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Stone Bridge, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. Printed in Germany. [likely published by United Art Publishing Co. (New York)] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Three Arch Bridge, the bridge crossing the Assabet River via Elm Street in Concord. The photograph has a white border at the bottom that contains the caption, publication information and photograph information. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Assabet River, Bridges, Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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BRIDGE-004
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Stone bridge; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Three Arch Bridge, the bridge crossing the Assabet River via Elm Street in Concord. The photograph has a white border at the bottom and right sides that contains the caption, publication information and a space for a message with a year prefix ('190'). Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Assabet River, Three Arch Bridge |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, Massachusetts; late 20th century |
Creator |
Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. The grave is decorated with a wreath of white and red carnations and a red, white and blue ribbon. Back is divided and includes a caption about the grave, a publisher logo, and a serial number 'P76280'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Plastichrome postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Colourpicture (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of British Soldiers; late 20th century |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southboro, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. There is an old wreath sitting in front of the grave, and the Old Manse can be seen in the background. Back is divided and includes a caption , a publisher logo, and a serial number 'CC-3'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Old Manse—Exterior, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
British Soldiers' Grave; late 20th century |
Creator |
Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. The grave is decorated with a wreath of white and red carnations and a red, white and blue ribbon. The photograph has a white border at the bottom that includes a caption. Back is divided and includes a caption about the grave, a publisher logo, and a serial number 'P306453'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Plastichrome postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Colourpicture (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Graves of British Soldiers; circa 1950 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. The photograph is surrounded by a white border at that includes a caption and the serial number '64184.' Back is divided and includes a caption about the grave. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes an address, note, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1950 January 30. |
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of the British Soldiers; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G. N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. Two flags, one American and one British, stand on the grave. The photograph is surrounded by a white border at that includes a caption and the serial number '64184.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of British Soldiers Battle Ground, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G. N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. The Old Manse can be seen in the background. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a handwritten note. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher), Old Manse—Exterior |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV- 008
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of British Soldiers; early 20th century; pre-1910 |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Grave of the British Soldiers (pre-1910). The Old Manse can be seen in the background. Caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a serial number ' A.M.S. 8119.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Old Manse—Exterior |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of British Soldiers, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Bros., Inc. at Cambridge, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. The photograph is surrounded by a white border at that includes a caption. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo, the serial number '123001,' and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an address, note, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1930 June. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of British Soldiers, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Whitney Pharmacy, Snow & Noll, Props., Concord Junction, Mass. [Printed by] H. A. Dickerman & Son, Taunton, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Grave of the British Soldiers (pre-1910). The image is surrounded by a drawn frame on a gold background. Caption is printed under the frame. Back is divided and includes publisher logo, a serial number ' 238229,' and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , H. A. Dickerman & Son (printer), Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Whitney Pharmacy (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of British Soldiers, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., New York and Boston |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Grave of the British Soldiers (pre-1910). The Concord River came be seen in the background. Caption and serial number '212998 ' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes publisher logo and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an address and a note (without postage). |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; nature; photographs |
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BRTGRV-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of the British Soldier; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Souvenir Corp. of America; Colourpicture Publishers Inc.; Gift-o-Rama |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the 1910 Grave of the British Soldiers inscribed with commemorative text from a poem by James Russell Lowell. Back is divided and includes a caption about the grave, a publisher logo, and a serial number 'P14219.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Plastichrome postcard. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, British Soldiers, Grave , Colourpicture (publisher), Gift-o-rama (publisher), Minute Man National Historical Park—General, Souvenir Corp. of America (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; literature; nature; photographs |
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BULHSE- 001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Home of Ephraim Bull, Originator of the Concord Grape, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Grapevine Cottage, home of Ephraim Bull, on Lexington Road. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim |
Tags: |
houses; nature; photographs |
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BULHSE-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Bull House, Home of the Concord Grape; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Grapevine Cottage, home of Ephraim Bull, on Lexington Road. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the 'Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Postcard is printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; nature; photographs |
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BULHSE-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Bull House, Home of the Concord Grape; |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Grapevine Cottage, home of Ephraim Bull, on Lexington Road. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has an address, one-cent postage stamp, and postmark (incomplete). |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Copy two is printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; nature; photographs |
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BULHSE-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ephraim Bull—Originator of the Concord Grape, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the front of Grapevine Cottage, home of Ephraim Bull, on Lexington Road. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim |
Tags: |
houses; nature; photographs |
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BULHSE-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ephraim Bull—Originator of the Concord Grape, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Quality Views |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the front of Grapevine Cottage, home of Ephraim Bull, on Lexington Road. Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo and a serial number '92713.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; nature; photographs |
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BULHSE-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Tablet on Original Grape Vine, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tablet or plaque on the arbor housing the original vine of the Concord Grape outside of Grapevine House on Lexington Road. The tablet contains a quote by Ephraim Bull, and there are grape vines on the arbor above it. Image has a white border where the caption is located. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Grape, Concord |
Tags: |
nature; houses; photographs |
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![[Will Bradley and Ephraim Bull observe the parent vine of the Concord Grapes in front of Grapevine Cottage];
1907 (copyright date) [Will Bradley and Ephraim
Bull observe the parent vine of the Concord Grapes in front of Grapevine Cottage]; 1907 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-BULHSE-007-20150911-t.jpg)
BULHSE-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Will Bradley and Ephraim Bull observe the parent vine of the Concord Grapes in front of Grapevine Cottage]; 1907 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Copyright O.G. Seeley, Lexington, Mass.; published by O.G. Seeley |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white photograph of Ephraim Bull, originator of the Concord Grape, and William Bradley standing beside an arbor of Concord Grapes on the property of Grapevine Cottage. There are borders to the right on the bottom of the image, both include captions describing the image and the Concord Grape. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Grape, Concord, O. G. Seeley (publisher) |
Tags: |
nature; houses; people; photographs |
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BULHSE-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Concord Grape Vine, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the grape arbor and Concord Grape vine outside of Grapevine Cottage on Lexington Road. The image includes a plaque or tablet with the words of Ephraim Bull about the Concord Grape. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a serial number: 'A.M.S. 8124'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Grape, Concord |
Tags: |
nature; houses; photographs |
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BULHSE-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Original Concord Grape Vine, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tablet or plaque on the grape arbor housing the original vine of the Concord Grape outside of Grapevine House on Lexington Road. Within an oval frame A smaller image of the front of Grapevine Cottage is layered over the photograph of the arbor. The larger image has a white border that contains the caption, copyright information and serial number: '70106.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher), Grape, Concord |
Tags: |
nature; houses; photographs |
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BULHSE-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ephraim Wales Bull, Grapevine Cottage, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Worcester's, Hudson, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Ephraim Bull, originator of the Concord Grape, standing near the grape arbors beside Grapevine Cottage on Lexington Road. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes that caption. Back is divided; there is an printed illustration on the caption 'Post Card', and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Worcester's (publisher) |
Tags: |
nature; people; houses; photographs |
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BULHSE-011
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ephraim W. Bull, originator of the Concord Grape original parent vine, Concord Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of Ephraim Bull, originator of the Concord Grape, standing near the grape arbors beside Grapevine Cottage on Lexington Road. The caption is printed on the image with a serial number:'1244.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one- cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has the handwritten letters 'MML' inscribed on the back. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bull House, Bull, Ephraim, Grape, Concord |
Tags: |
nature; people; houses; photographs |
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CANCLB-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Canoe Club House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. United Art Publishing Co., New York City. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Canoe Club building beside the Concord River. The image has a large white border at the bottom that includes the caption and some publishing information. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Canoe Club, Concord River, United Art Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
houses; nature; photographs |
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CEMMST-001
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass., Tablet to John Jack; circa 1907 (postmark date) |
Creator |
The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tombstone of the former slave John Jack in the Main Street Cemetery. The tombstone includes the text of a poem written by Daniel Bliss in his honor. Back is divided and includes a space for a one- cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes an address, note, one-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1907 July 19. Copy two also has a handwritten inscription: 'From Marcus Mason Maronn Feb. 1992' on the back. Copy three includes an address, note, one-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1907 November 3. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bliss, Daniel, Cemeteries—Main Street, Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers (publisher), Jack, John |
Tags: |
cemeteries; literature; photographs |
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CEMMST- 002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Free Public Library from Main Street Burying Ground, Concord, Mass.; 1950 (copyright date) |
Creator |
A.H. Ferran [artist] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed drawing of Main Street in Concord with Main Street Burying Ground in the foreground and the Concord Free Public Library in the background. The image has a black border. The white border surrounding the image includes copyright information and the caption, with information about the library and burying ground. Back is divided and includes serial number '109'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Main Street, Concord Free Public Library, Ferran, R. H. (artist), Main Street |
Tags: |
cemeteries; works of art |
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CEMOHL-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Old Burying Ground, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Old Burying Ground in Monument Square. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Old Hill, Monument Square |
Tags: |
cemeteries; historical markers; photographs |
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CEMOHL-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Old Burying Ground and Unitarian Church, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Monument Street in Concord with the Old Hill Burying Ground in the foreground and the First Parish in Concord in the background. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Appears to be printed on a coated paper; back is matter and textured. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Old Hill, Monument Square |
Tags: |
cemeteries; churches; photographs |
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CEMOHL-003
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Old Burying Ground and Unitarian Church, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Monument Street in Concord with the Old Hill Burying Ground in the foreground and the First Parish in Concord in the background. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Old Hill, Monument Square |
Tags: |
cemeteries; churches; photographs |
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CEMSLP- 001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Melvin Memorial—Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1909 Melvin Memorial, also known as Mourning Victory, sculpted by Daniel Chester French. The image has a white border that includes the caption and information about the memorial. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has a handwritten inscription: 'From Bill Walters, 1992.' |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, French, Daniel Chester, Melvin Memorial, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; works of art; photographs |
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CEMSLP-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Melvin Memorial, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1909 Melvin Memorial, also known as Mourning Victory, sculpted by Daniel Chester French. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, French, Daniel Chester, Melvin Memorial |
Tags: |
cemeteries; works of art; photographs |
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CEMSLP-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Melvin Memorial, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1909 Melvin Memorial, also known as Mourning Victory, sculpted by Daniel Chester French. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, French, Daniel Chester, Melvin Memorial |
Tags: |
cemeteries; works of art; photographs |
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CEMSLP-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; Early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by O.G. Seeley, Lexington, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Authors' Ridge on the grounds of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes handwritten inscription: 'Gift of Barbara Whitmore.' |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Copy 2 is on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Authors' Ridge, Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, O. G. Seeley (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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CEMSLP-005
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Melvin Memorial, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the 1909 Melvin Memorial, also known as Mourning Victory, sculpted by Daniel Chester French. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, French, Daniel Chester, Melvin Memorial |
Tags: |
cemeteries; works of art; photographs |
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CEMSLP-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Mourning Victory'; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the 1909 Melvin Memorial, also known as Mourning Victory, sculpted by Daniel Chester French. Three wreaths or plants sit on the memorial. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: 'D71329.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher), French, Daniel Chester, Melvin Memorial |
Tags: |
cemeteries; works of art; photographs |
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CEMSLP-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
The Rotograph Co., N.Y., City. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 16 7/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed panoramic photograph of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The caption and a serial number: 'P.A. 2771' are printed on the image. Back is undivided and includes a publisher logo, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
Instructions on the back state: ' Write on Back of this card only your name and address. Put rubber-band around folded card.' This implies that the card, which is the size of three average-sized postcards, was meant to be folded in thirds before being mailed. |
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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CEMSLP-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'Sleepy Hollow'. Concord, Mass.; 1905 (copyright date) |
Creator |
The Rotograph Co., N.Y., City. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the Authors' Ridge on the grounds of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes a the caption, copyright information, and a serial number: 'A 7088'. Back is undivided and includes the publisher logo, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a handwritten note. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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CEMSLP-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Author Ridge Sleep Hollow Cemetery Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Authors' Ridge on the grounds of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Back is divided and includes a serial number: 'A.M.S. 5613'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Authors' Ridge, Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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CEMSLP-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Path to Sleepy Hollow; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Detroit Publishing Company |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the path to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with the cemetery in the background. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption, copyright information and a serial number: '70102.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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CEMSLP-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made in Germany for E.B. Brown, Publisher. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 10 7/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed, hand-colored, panoramic photograph of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Early divided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, E. B. Brown (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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![[Graves of Concord Authors]; 1906 (copyright date) [Graves of Concord
Authors]; 1906 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-CEMSLP-014-20150911-t.jpg)
CEMSLP-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Graves of Concord Authors]; 1906 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Standard Pictures Co., Plymouth, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features four black-and-white printed photographs of Concord author graves: Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott [also the tombstone of A. Bronson Alcott, Abigail May Alcott, Anna Bronson Alcott Pratt, Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, and May Alcott Nierker]. The images are on a white background that includes the publishing and copyright information. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two partially stamped with address. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Alcott—Grave, Authors' Ridge, Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Hawthorne, Nathaniel—Portrait, Standard Pictures Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
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CHCFPC-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Meeting House, Concord, Mass.; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., New York and Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph (from a hand-colored image) of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The caption and a serial number, '213007' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Front is glossy. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC- 002
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old First Church, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The stables (since removed) are visible behind the church building, and the historical marker for the church is visible in the foreground. The image has a white border on the right side and bottom. The caption and a serial number: '12' are in the border below the image. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. A caption on the back identifies the postcard as part of the "Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Meeting House, Concord, Mass.; circa 1934 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Printed by Tichnor Bros. Inc., at Cambridge, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph (from a hand-colored image) of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The stables (since removed) are visible in the background, and the historical marker for the church is visible in the foreground. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes the publisher's logo, a place for a one-cent stamp, and a serial number, '119184' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has an address, note, postage stamp and postmark dated 1934 October 17. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Meeting House of the First Parish, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Copyright Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The historical marker is visible in the foreground. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption, copyright information, and a serial number 'D12169.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old First Church, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured for John M. Keyes, Concord, Mass., by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The stables (since removed) are visible in the background, and the historical marker is visible in the foreground. The image is surrounded by a white border on three sides that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has an address, note, and postage stamp. Copy three inscribed 'From Mrs. Malcolm Thompson, 1984.' |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
Copy three is part of, and housed with, the Mrs. Malcolm Thompson Collection, Concord Postcard Collection. |
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Churches—First Parish Church, John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher), Mrs. Malcom Thompson Collection |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Church, Concord, Mass.; 1904 (copyright date) |
Creator |
The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The Wright Tavern is visible in the foreground. The image has a white border at the bottom where the caption appears. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one has a handwritten note on the back; copy two has a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Rotograph Company (publisher), Wright Tavern |
Tags: |
churches, photographs |
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CHCFPC-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Church, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Whitney's Pharmacy. The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. [printer] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The stables (since removed) are visible in the background. The caption and publishing information are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Albertype Co. (publisher), Churches—First Parish Church, Whitney Pharmacy (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish; circa 1905 (postmark date) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 5/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The Wright Tavern is visible in the foreground. The image surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a note (on the front), address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1905 January 13. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Wright Tavern |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-009
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Meeting House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Bros., Inc. Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a caption about the history of the church building. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Unitarian Church, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Photo Underwood & Underwood, N.Y. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white, sepia-tone printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The image has a white border that include the caption is printed on the image, copyright information and a serial number 'P6781.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Underwood & Underwood (photographer) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Church, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by The Whitney Pharmacy, Snow & Noll, Proprietors, Concord Junction, Mass. H. A. Dickerman & Son, Taunton, Mass [printer] |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The image is surrounded by a drawn frame on a gold background; the caption appears beneath the frame. Back is divided and includes a printer logo, a space for a one cent stamp, and a serial number '146011.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, H. A. Dickerman & Son (printer), Whitney Pharmacy (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-013
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Meeting House, concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 3/8 3 x 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a handwritten note. |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-014
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Unitarian Church, Concord, Mass.; circa 1907 (postmark date) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The stables (since removed) are visible in the background. The image has a white border at the bottom and includes the caption. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1907. Copy two includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1907 July 1. |
Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First Parish Church, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The image is surrounded by a white border. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Meriden Gravure Company (printer) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Old First Church, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed black-and-white photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The stables (since removed) are visible behind the church building, and the historical marker for the church is visible in the foreground. The image has a white border on the right side and bottom. The caption are below the image. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Churches—First Parish Church, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCFPC-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The First Parish Meeting House, Concord, Massachusetts; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Wilson Associates |
Dimensions |
6 x 4 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord viewed from the Old Hill Burying Ground. Back is divided and includes a caption about the church, the cemetery and the revolutionary war, and a serial number:'R- 1'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Old Hill, Churches—First Parish Church, Wilson Associates (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; cemeteries; photographs; vehicles |
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CHCFPC-019
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Boston Post Road, Concord Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs copyrighted by the Maynards, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white photograph of Lexington Road facing the meeting house of the First Parish in Concord. The Wright Tavern and other Main Street buildings are visible in the foreground. Back is divided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'Paul Revere Series A.' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed with a note about the Concord Fight. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—First Parish Church, Lexington Road, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
churches; cemeteries; photographs |
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CHCSTB-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
St. Bernard's Church, Concord, Mass.; 1912 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Published by Thomson & Thomson |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the interior of St. Bernard's Church. The image is in a white frame on a printed textured background; the caption is printed on the background. Back is divided and includes a serial number:'2259.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a two-cent postage stamp without a postmark; an erased note and address remain on the back. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—Saint Bernard's Church, Monument Square, Thomson & Thomson (publisher) |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCSTB-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
American Art Postcard Co., Brookline, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of St. Bernard's Church. The caption is printed on the image, along with a serial number, '5110.'. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
American Art Photo Post Card Co. (publisher), Churches—Saint Bernard's Church, Monument Square |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCTCN-001
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Trinitarian Cong'l Church of Concord, and manse; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
4 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of the Trinitarian Congregational Church and Walden Street facing south, Back has no markings; this may not be an official postcard. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—Trinitarian Congregational Church |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCTEC-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, Mass.; 1972 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the pulpit and altar of Trinity Episcopal Church, designed by Pietro Belluschi, architect. The image includes the stained glass window above the pulpit, designed by Gyorgy Kepes. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo and serial number: '15463.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—Trinity Episcopal Church, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Churches; photographs |
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CHCTEC-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Episcopal Church, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Trinity Episcopal Church. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—Trinity Episcopal Church |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHCUNI- 001
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Union Church, West Concord, Mass.; circa 1909-1920 |
Creator |
Published for G. C. Sweet, West Concord, by United Art Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed image of the Union Church in West Concord, partially obscured by trees. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Churches—Union Church, West Concord, G. C. Sweet (publisher), United Art Co. (publisher), West Concord |
Tags: |
churches; photographs |
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CHSSCH-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord High School, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By John M. Keyes & Co., Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Concord High School. The image is surrounded by a white frame that sits on a textured background. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a serial number '3081' and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord High School, John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
schools; photographs |
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CHSSCH-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord High School, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. by The New England News Company |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Concord High School. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: '3080.'. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo and a space for a one- cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord High School |
Tags: |
schools; photographs |
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CHSSCH-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. High School.; circa 1907 (postmark date) |
Creator |
H.L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. United Art Publishing Co., New York City |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Concord High School. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a note, address, and postmark (dated 1908 October 1). Copy two includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1907 (month and day illegible). Copy one includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark (dated 1908 March 10). |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord High School, United Art Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
schools; photographs |
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COLINN-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Whitney Pharmacy, Snow & Noll, Proprietors, Concord Junction, Mass. H. A. Dickerman & Son [Printers]. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. The image is surrounded by a drawn frame on a gold background. The caption is under the image and frame. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo, space for a one-cent stamp, and a serial number: '146012.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, H. A. Dickerman & Son (printer), Monument Square, Whitney Pharmacy (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
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COLINN-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The 'Colonial', Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. The image has a white border on the right and bottom, with the caption in the bottom border. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two was cut unevenly; the space for the stamp and part of the image are cut off. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Colonial Inn, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Monument Square |
Tags: |
photographs |
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COLINN- 003
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Printed by Tichnor Bros., Inc. at Cambridge, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. 1930s/1940s cars are parked outside of the building. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
There is a small printing imperfection that obscured part of the Colonial Inn sign. |
Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
vehicles; photographs |
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COLINN-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. The image is surrounded by a white border with the caption in the bottom border. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Albertype Co. (publisher), Colonial Inn, Monument Square |
Tags: |
photographs |
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COLINN-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn, Built 1770, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Ruth Murray Miller, Art Advertising Service. Philadelphia, Pa |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. Back is divided and includes the caption. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Art Advertising Service (publisher), Colonial Inn, Monument Square, Ruth Murray Miller (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
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COLINN-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. People are standing outside of the building. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscription on back: 'Gift of Mrs. Jean F. Roberts.' |
Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square, O. G. Seeley (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; photographs |
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COLINN-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by the Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption, a copyright statement and a serial number &70098.& Back is divided and includes a caption about the Colonial Inn, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher), Monument Square |
Tags: |
Photographs |
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COLINN-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. The Colonial Inn. Provincial Store House, 1775; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by O.G. Seeley, Lexington, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Colonial Inn. The back of the Spanish-American War Memorial is visible in front of the Inn. The image has a small white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one- cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square, O. G. Seeley (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
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COLINN-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Now the Colonial Inn; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed drawing or painting of the buildings making up the Colonial Inn in Monument Square in Concord. In the white border at the bottom of the image, the buildings are labeled as ' Old Provincial Store during Revolutionary Times' "residence of the store keeper", and "residence of Henry D. Thoreau's grandfather, built by him, 1770." Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square |
Tags: |
works of art |
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COLINN-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn in year 1850, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed drawing or painted of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. The image is in a white frame, with the caption underneath the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a handwritten note regarding the origins of the image (possibly the basis of John W. Barber's illustration, 'Colonel Shattuck's residence' |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square |
Tags: |
works of art |
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COLINN-012
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by John M. Keyes & Co., Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square with people and automobiles (1920s) around it. The image is surrounded by a white frame that sits on a textured background. The caption is printed on the textured background beneath the image. Back is divided and includes a serial number '3092' and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher), Monument Square |
Tags: |
people; vehicles; photographs |
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COLINN-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn; late 20th century |
Creator |
Somerfeld Photo Film; Photo Sir Win |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Colonial Inn in Monument Square. Back is divided and includes a caption about the inn (mentioning that it is a 'Grimes family pperation') and a serial number: "8606." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square, Sir Win (photographer), Somerfeld Photo Film (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
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COLINN-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Now the Colonial Inn; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed drawing or painting of the buildings making up the Colonial Inn in Monument Square in Concord. In the white border at the bottom of the image, the buildings are labeled as ' Old Provincial Store during Revolutionary Times' "residence of the store keeper", and "residence of Henry D. Thoreau's grandfather, built by him, 1770." Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a stamped address. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square |
Tags: |
works of art |
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COLINN-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Now the Colonial Inn; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a printed drawing or painting of the buildings making up the Colonial Inn in Monument Square in Concord. In the white border at the bottom of the image, the buildings are labeled as ' Old Provincial Store during Revolutionary Times' "residence of the store keeper", and "residence of Henry D. Thoreau's grandfather, built by him, 1770." Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square |
Tags: |
works of art |
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COLINN-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Colonial Inn; mid 20th century |
Creator |
YorKolor Process, New England Studios, 32 Park St., Attleboro, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Colonial Inn with several automobiles (1930s/1940s) parked outside. Back is divided and includes a caption about the Inn (the caption lists the manager as Loring Grimes and the phone number as Concord 460). The back also includes a serial number: '1145' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colonial Inn, Monument Square, New England Studios (publisher), YorKolor Process (publisher) |
Tags: |
vehicles; photographs |
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![[Homes of Concord authors]; circa 1906 (postmark date) [Homes of Concord
authors]; circa 1906 (postmark date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-CONAUT-001-20151009-t.jpg)
CONAUT-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Homes of Concord authors]; circa 1906 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Standard Pictures Co., Plymouth, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features photographs of the Concord houses of Concord authors Louisa May Alcott and A. Bronson Alcott (Orchard House and the Thoreau-Alcott House), Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne (The Wayside). Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Front includes note; back includes address, one-cent postage and a postmark dated 1907 August 17. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Home, exterior, Concord Authors, Emerson—Home, exterior, Hawthorne, Nathaniel—The Wayside, exterior, Standard Pictures Co. (publisher), Thoreau-Alcott House |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
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CONAUT-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Author's Group; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a rendering of famous authors of the late 19th century in a library or study. The image is in a rectangular frame that includes the caption and the names of the authors. Authors listed, top, right to left, ' Oliver Wendell Holmes, A. Bronson Alcott, James Russell Lowell, Louis Agassiz ' bottom, right to left: "John G. Whittier, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Lothrop Motley, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry W. Longfellow." Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of "The City" series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Agassiz, Louis, Alcott—Portraits, Concord Authors, Emerson—Portraits, Hawthorne, Nathaniel—Portrait, Holmes,Oliver Wendell, Longfellow, Henry W., Lowell, James Russell, Maynard Workshop, Motley, John Lothrop, Whittier, John G. |
Tags: |
People; literature; works of art |
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CONAUT-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord's literary group, Louisa Alcott on right; her father Bronson Alcott on left; Emerson, Hawthorne and Thoreau in center.; mid-late 20th century |
Creator |
by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
5 x 7 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white image of portraits of Concord authors on rectangles (possibly representing sheets of paper) on a black background. The black background and caption are surrounded by a white border. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Alcott—Portraits, Alcott, Amos Bronson, Alcott, Louisa May, Bill Towler (publisher), Concord Authors, Emerson—Portraits, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, Hawthorne, Nathaniel—Portrait |
Tags: |
People; photographs |
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CONHUM-001
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
This is just one of the many pretty girls of Concord Come and get one.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 11/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of a woman. The caption is printed beside the photograph, and the word 'Concord' is printed on a blue and red pennant. A serial number: "091" is printed at the bottom in blue. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord humor |
Tags: |
people; photographs |
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CONLIB-001
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Library, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. Caption and serial number: '527-B' are printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes address, note, one-cent postage stamp and postmark (date illegible). |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library |
Tags: |
photographs |
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CONLIB-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Public Library, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by S. Batholomeo & Co. Cor. Middle and Thoreau Sts. N. E. Paper and Stationery CO., Mfrs., Ayer, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. Image has a white border where the caption, publishing information, and serial number: '3980' are located. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, New England Paper and Stationery Company (publisher), S. Batholomeo & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-003
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Public Library, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption Back is divided and includes a caption about the building and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a stamped note: Given Feb. 28, 1929 by Wm. S. Appleton. Copy two includes a note dated 1927 August 3. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Public Library; circa 1910 (postmark) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a space for a message with a year prefix ('190'). Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address, one-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 190 October 24. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Library, Concord, Mass.; circa 1907 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Sol-Art Prints, The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a handwritten inscription: ' From Nancy James, 1983.' Copy two includes address and postmark dated (1907, January 7). |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Library, Concord, Mass.; circa 1906 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Sol-Art Prints, The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number: 'A2768'. Back is undivided; it includes a publisher logo, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1906 August 18. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Free Public Library, Concord, Mass.; circa 1900 (postmark date) |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 9/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and publishing information. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1900 September 2. Also includes an inscription: 'From Max Bogart, 1998.' |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Public Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by James Craig. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co., Manufacturers, Ayer, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number: '3980'. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, James Craig(publisher), New England Paper and Stationery Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Public Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 3/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-010
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Free Public Library, Concord, Mass.; circa 1908 (postmark date) |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and publishing information. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1908 August 3. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, United Art Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Main Street, Concord, Mass.; circa 1907 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Main Street facing west, with the Concord Free Public Library building in the left background, and 122 Main Street (later Wheeler House, part of Concord Academy) on the right. There is a white border at the bottom of the image that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. The back includes a caption, identified this as part of a ' historical series of revolutionary towns.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1907 May 29. Copy four inscribed 'From Mrs. Malcolm Thompson, 1984.' |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
Copy four is part of, and housed with, the Mrs. Malcolm Thompson Collection, Concord Postcard Collection. |
Subject terms |
Concord Academy, Concord Free Public Library, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Main Street, Mrs. Malcom Thompson Collection |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
|

CONLIB-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Main Street, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Main Street facing west, with the Concord Free Public Library building in the left background, and 122 Main Street (later Wheeler House, part of Concord Academy) on the right. There is a white border at the bottom of the image that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Concord Academy, Concord Free Public Library, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Main Street |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
|

CONLIB-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Public Library and Main Street, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by the Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library with the Heywood/Benjamin House (151 Main Street) in the background. The image is surrounded by a white border with the caption and a serial number: 'D- 71067' at the bottom. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two contains a handwritten inscription, that includes the text: ' Mrs. Wise [sic] father, Mr. Glass piped this Library for steam heat, when Mrs. Was a very small child. He died July 2, 1925.' |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher), Main Street |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
|

CONLIB-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Library and Streets, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., New York. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library and the junction of Main Street and Sudbury Road. The caption, photographer information and a serial number: ' 403,707' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Main Street, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Public Library, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
American Art Post Card Co., Brookline, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The caption and a serial number: ' 5114' are printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two is inscribed: ' From Max Bogart 1998'; copy three is inscribed: "7/26/50." |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Copy two is a photolux postcard. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
American Art Photo Post Card Co. (publisher), Concord Free Public Library |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Public Library, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured for John M. Keyes, Concord, Mass., by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color (or colorized) printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. Photograph has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space a one cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Concord Free Public Library, John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|

CONLIB-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Free Public Library, Concord, Mass.; circa 1911 (postmark date) |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., New York |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Free Public Library. The caption, photographer information, and serial number: '403,708' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1911 January 31; copy three has a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1911 June 10. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
photographs |
|
![[Concord landmarks]; 1906 (copyright date) [Concord landmarks];
1906 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-CONLMK-001-20150923-t.jpg)
CONLMK-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Concord landmarks]; 1906 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Standard Pictures Co., Plymouth, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 13/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features four photographs of landmarks in Concord: Monument Square, Merriam's Corner, Wright Tavern, and 'Thoreau House,' more commonly known as the Colonial Inn. The image descriptions are printed on the images, and the copyright information is printed on the white border below the images. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Civil War memorial, Colonial Inn, Concord landmarks, Meriam's Corner, Monument Square, Standard Pictures Co. (publisher), Town House, Wright Tavern |
Tags: |
historical markers; houses; photographs |
|
![[Concord landmarks]; 1906 (copyright date) [Concord landmarks];
1906 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-CONLMK-002-20150923-t.jpg)
CONLMK-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Concord landmarks]; 1906 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Standard Pictures Co., Plymouth, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 13/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features four photographs of landmarks in Concord: 'Concord Library' [Concord Free Public Library], "Concord Reformatory" [Massachusetts Correctional Institution], "Old Manse", and "School of Philosophy." The image descriptions are printed on the images, and the copyright information is printed on the white border below the images. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Concord landmarks, MCI Reformatory , Old Manse—Exterior, Standard Pictures Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; houses; photographs |
|

CONMAP-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Massachusetts; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Tri-Con Colour, Southborough, Mass. Illustrated by Bamford M. Sawler. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features and illustrated map of the Town of Concord on a red, white and blue background, with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem Concord Hymn. Illustrations are labeled: 'Burning of a gun carriage by the British on Col. Barrett's Farm;' "Concord Academy;" "White Pond; " "Col. Barrett House;" "Henry David Thoreau's Cabin;" "The Manse" [The Old Manse]; "Wright Tavern;" "Middlesex School;" "Minute Man" [the Minute Man statue]; "North Bridge;" "Author's Ridge" [Sleepy Hollow Cemetery]; "Emerson House;" "Hawthorne House;" "Concord Antiquarian Society" [Concord Museum]; "the John Buttrick House;" "Bullet Hole House" [Elisha Jones House]; "Louisa May Alcott's Home;" "Home of the Concord Grape." Back is divided and includes two serial numbers: "H-3" and "47371." |
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Subject terms |
Concord Hymn, Concord maps |
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works of art; maps; literature |
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CONMUS-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., New York and Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian House, later Reuben Brown House. The Concord Antiquarian Society later became the Concord Museum. The caption and a serial number:'213008' are printed on the image/ Back is divided and includes a publisher's logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has an inscription: 'Gift of Mrs. Jean F. Roberts.' |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Reuben Brown House, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Antiquarian House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian House (later Reuben Brown House). The Concord Antiquarian Society later became the Concord Museum. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. A caption on the back describes this as part of a 'Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Reuben Brown House |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian Society Building, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian House, later Reuben Brown House. The Concord Antiquarian Society later became the Concord Museum. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Reuben Brown House |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Museum of the Concord Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts, a Folder of Fireplaces, 1685-1869.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Artvue Post Card Co. |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 15/16 inches |
Orientation |
various |
Descriptive Note |
Souvenir folder postcard, with ten black-and-white printed photographs of fireplaces in the rooms of the Concord Antiquarian Society house. The Concord Antiquarian Society later became the Concord Museum. Images are printed on one accordion-folded sheet of paper glued to the inside of a simple envelope. Each image is about the size of a 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch postcard. The front of the envelope includes the caption, a small image of the Green Room fireplace, and a space for a three-cent stamp. The back of the envelope contains publishing information. The inside of the envelope includes a caption on the fireplaces. Images are: the Chippendale Room; the Yellow Bedroom, the Reeded Room, the McIntire Room, the Empire Room, and the Victorian Room. Images have white borders and include captions describing each fireplace. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Artvue Post Card Co. (publisher), Concord Museum |
Tags: |
Photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Museum of the Concord Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts, a Folder of Chests, 1650-1810; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Artvue Post Card Co. |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 5 15/16 inches |
Orientation |
various |
Descriptive Note |
Souvenir folder postcard with ten pages of black-and-white printed photographs of chests owned by the Concord Antiquarian Society house. The Concord Antiquarian Society later became the Concord Museum. Images are printed on one accordion-folded sheet of paper glued to the inside of a simple envelope. Each image is about the size of a 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch postcard. The front of the envelope includes the caption, a small, cropped image of the detail of Hugh Cargill's scroll pedimented chest, and a space for a two-cent stamp. The back of the envelope contains publishing information. Images are: ' Gregory Stone's press cupboard; ' " chest of Dolor Davis; " "trestle-foot six board pine chest; " " six board pine chest with "V" line decoration; " " elaborately carved oak and pine chest with drawer; " " geometrically paneled oak and pine chest with spindles and bosses; " "ball foot pine blanket chest with single arch moulding/ball foot pine blanket chest with double arch moulding; " " Josiah Blood's six legged highboy/cabriole leg low boy; " " Hugh Cargill's scroll pedimented chest; " Dorcas Barrett Gerrish's block-front mahogany chest" "serpentine front wild cherry chest of drawers made by Major Joseph Hosmer for himself;" and "the Melvin family mahogany and maple veneered chest of drawers. " Images have white borders and include captions describing each chest. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Artvue Post Card Co. (publisher), Concord Museum |
Tags: |
Photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Antiquarian House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Antiquarian House, later the Reuben Brown House, former location of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Reuben Brown House |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS- 008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian Society Building, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
American Art Post Card Co., Boston, Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Antiquarian House (later the Concord Museum). Image has a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: '2328'. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
American Art Photo Post Card Co. (publisher), Concord Museum |
Tags: |
Photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian Society Building, Concord, Mass.; circa 1917 (note date) |
Creator |
ANC N.Y. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Antiquarian House,later the Reuben Brown House, former location of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image has a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: '2328'. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note dated 1917 September 1. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Litho-chrome postcard |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Albany News Company (publisher), Concord Museum, Reuben Brown House |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southboro, Mass |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian Society museum (later the Concord Museum).Back is divided and includes a caption about the museum, a publisher's logo, and a serial number: 'C-14.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian Society Building, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian Society Building former location of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Antiquarian House, Concord; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
Copyright by Samuel Chamberlain, The American Scene, New Haven, Connecticut. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian Society museum (later the Concord Museum). The image is surrounded by a white border and includes the photographer's mark. Back is divided, and includes a serial number: '250.' |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
American Scene (publisher), Chamberlain, Samuel (photographer), Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Kitchen in Antiquarian House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white (sepia tone) printed photograph of the kitchen inside the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 7 /16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the Antiquarian Society museum (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption with a serial or series number, '4.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs |
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CONMUS-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; 1964 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp., Southboro, Mass |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Concord Antiquarian Society museum (later the Concord Museum).Back is divided and includes a caption about the museum, a publisher's logo, and a serial number: 'C-14.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note, address, eight-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1973. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs |
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CONMUS-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Study of Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the reproduction of the study of Ralph Waldo Emerson within the Concord Antiquarian Society museum (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '16.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Emerson—Home, interior |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-017
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Title: |
The Hall of the 17th Century House, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; circa 1949 (postmark date) |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '35.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note, address and postmark dated 1949 September 8 (no postage stamp). |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Interior of the Antiquarian House, Concord, Mass.; |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the interior of the museum of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). The image depictions a room with a fireplace, a chest, artifacts, and several displays. The caption is located in the white border. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. A caption of the back identifies this as part of a ' historical series of revolutionary towns.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-019
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Fireplace. Seventeenth Century Room, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '21.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-022
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Thoreau room, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '18.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Thoreau, Henry David—Portrait |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-023
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Study of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Museum of the Antiquarian Society, Concord, Mass.; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston 15, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the reproduction of the study of Ralph Waldo Emerson within the museum of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later, the Concord Museum). Back is divided and includes the caption, a space for a stamp and the serial number 'K-6592.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
'Lusterchrome' postcard |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Emerson—Home, interior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-024
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Study of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a the reproduction of Ralph Waldo Emerson's study within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '17.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-025
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Title: |
; |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
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Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '9.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-026
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Thoreau room, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '18.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Thoreau, Henry David—Portrait |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-027
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Thoreau Room; circa 1968 (note date) |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells — Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Back is divided and includes the caption and serial number: ' S-72914.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note dated 1968 September 27. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Edward Wells (publisher), Thoreau, Henry David—Portrait |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-028
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
'High Chest, Concord, 1760-1780 … On exhibit at the Concord Museum'; circa 1996 (image publication date) |
Creator |
Photograph by David Bohl. |
Dimensions |
6 x 4 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of a chest of drawers (referred to as 'High chest' and also as "High pedimented chest" in earlier Concord Museum publications). Back is undivided and includes a caption about the object. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bohl, David (photographer), Concord Museum |
Tags: |
works of art; photographs |
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CONMUS-029
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Seventeenth Century Room, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '12.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note: 'Chest [illegible text.] carved top brought by Dolor Davis in 1630.' |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-030
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Classic Revival Room, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '6.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-031
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Yellow Bedroom, Early Nineteenth Century, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of a room within the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '7.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-032
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Hitchcock Spinet, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph (sepia tone) of a object in the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '34.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses; works of art |
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CONMUS-033
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Carved oak chest and desk box, seventeenth century, The Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of an object in the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '13.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes note: ' Chest brought by Dolor Davis in 1630' |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; houses; works of art |
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CONMUS-034
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Chair (from the Old Manse) in which Emerson wrote 'Nature' Concord Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of an object in the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '31.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
photographs; houses; works of art |
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CONMUS-035
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Paul Revere Lantern; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells — Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of an object from the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Back is undivided and includes a caption about the lantern and serial 'S-64848.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Edward Wells (publisher), Revere, Paul |
Tags: |
photographs |
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CONMUS-036
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Historic Powder Horn; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Discovered by Bill Towler |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features an etching of the powder horn worn by James Hayward during the Battle of Lexington and Concord with a caption. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Bill Towler (publisher), Concord Museum |
Tags: |
works of art |
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CONMUS- 037
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Signal Lanterns of Paul Revere, Old North Church, Salem Street; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Color photo by Fred Keenan, published by Bromly & Company, Inc., Boston 15, Mass. Natural color by Mike Roberts, Berkeley, California. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of an object from the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Back is divided and includes a caption about the lanterns, a publisher logo, and two serial numbers 'BM-181' and " C14606." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Bromley & Company, Inc. (publisher), Concord Museum, Keenan, Fred (photographer), Mike Roberts (publisher), Revere, Paul |
Tags: |
Photographs; works of art |
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CONMUS-038
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Paul Revere's Lantern, Antiquarian House, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
American Art Post Card Co., Brookline, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of an lantern from the collection of the museum of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Copies two and three are Photolux postcards. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
American Art Photo Post Card Co. (publisher), Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Concord Museum, Revere, Paul |
Tags: |
photograph; works of art |
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CONMUS-039
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Chair (from the Old Manse) in which Emerson wrote 'Nature' Concord Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of an object in the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '31.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Museum, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
Photographs; houses |
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CONMUS-040
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Diorama of the Battle at the North Bridge, Concord, Massachusetts, April 19, 1775, Concord Antiquarian Society; circa 1967 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Made by Theodore B. Pitman and Samuel Guernsey. Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the diorama in the museum of the Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Back is divided and includes a caption about the diorama, and a serial number: ' S-32814-4.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Concord Museum, Edward Wells (publisher) |
Tags: |
photographs; works of art |
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CONMUS-041
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Model of the Concord Fight, April 19, 1775, the Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the diorama in the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '23.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two is significantly darker in tone. |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs; works of art |
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CONMUS-042
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
One of the two lanterns which swung from the old North Tower on the night of April 18, 1775, the Antiquarian Society, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x3 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of artifacts from the night before April 19, 1775 displayed in the museum of Concord Antiquarian Society (later the Concord Museum). Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the series or serial number '2.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Concord Museum |
Tags: |
photographs |
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CONMUS-043
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Study of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Emerson's study in Emerson House. The image has a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption about the room, a publisher logo, and the serial number: 'P306445.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Plastichrome postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colourpicture (publisher), Concord Museum, Emerson—Home, interior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
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CONRIV-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord River, from North Bridge, Concord, Mass.; 1908 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Made only by Detroit Publishing Co. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord River. Image is surrounded by a white border and includes the caption, copyright information, and a serial number: '12150.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an inscription: 'From Marcus Mason Maronn Feb 1922.' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Phostint postcard |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord River, Detroit Publishing Company (publisher), North Bridge |
Tags: |
photographs; nature |
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CONRIV-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Midsummer, Concord River, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by E.A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of a child fishing in a rowboat on the edge of the Concord River. The image has a white border that includes the caption and a serial number, '34.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one- cent stamp. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the "Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord River, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; nature; photographs; vehicles |
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CONRIV-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Rivers (North Branch), Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., New York. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord River. The caption, photographer information and a serial number: '403.704' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord River, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
photographs; nature |
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CONRIV-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord River and Boat House from Old North Bridge, Concord, Massachusetts; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the concord River as viewed from the Old North Bridge. The canoe club, referred to as the boat house, is also featured in the photograph. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Canoe Club, Concord River |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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![[Sudbury River from the Fitchburg Railroad bridge]; circa 1912 (note date) [Sudbury River from the
Fitchburg Railroad bridge]; circa 1912 (note date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-CONRIV-005-20150917-t.jpg)
CONRIV-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Sudbury River from the Fitchburg Railroad bridge]; circa 1912 (note date) |
Creator |
'L.E.R.' |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the Sudbury River. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed: 'Sudbury River looking south from Fitchburg R.R. bridge, concord. Lexington Canoe Club float in left foreground circa 1912. Photo by L.E.R.' |
Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on Cyko paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord River, Sudbury River |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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CONRIV-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord River from Old Bridge, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Concord River as viewed from the Old North Bridge. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a serial number: 'A.M.S. 8112'. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
In copies two and three the trees and shore are also hand-colored. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord River |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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CONRIV-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Concord River at Sunrise; circa 1906 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed postcard of the Concord River. Two figures fish on a boat in the river, and a structure is in the background on the shore. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note dated 1906 October 3, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1906. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Concord River, Edith A. Buck (publisher) |
Tags: |
nature; people; photographs; vehicles |
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CONRIV-008
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Egg Rock, Meeting of the Two Rivers, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord Mass. The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., New York |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored color photograph of Egg Rock and the Concord and Sudbury rivers. A canoe is in the foreground. The caption, photographer information and a serial number: '403, 700' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note and address. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord River, Egg Rock, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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CONRIV-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, River, Concord, Mass.; |
Creator |
SolArt prints, The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Concord River. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number: 'A 2780.' Back is undivided and includes a publisher logo and a space for a one- cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord River, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
nature; photographs |
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![[Acton, Massachusetts home of Captain Isaac Davis, first officer to die in the Concord Fight]; 1968 (copyright date) [Acton, Massachusetts
home of Captain Isaac Davis, first officer to die in the Concord Fight]; 1968 (copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-DAVHSE-001-20150923-t.jpg)
DAVHSE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Acton, Massachusetts home of Captain Isaac Davis, first officer to die in the Concord Fight]; 1968 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour Corp. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Davis Home in Acton, Massachusetts. Back is divided and includes a caption about Isaac Davis and the Concord Fight, a publisher logo, and a serial number:'36043.' Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of "Historama" postcards with the serial number "CC-12." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Acton, Massachusetts, Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th 1775, Davis House, Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
historical markers; houses |
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DEAHOM-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home for Aged Methodist Women (Deaconess Home), Concord, Massachusetts; |
Creator |
Made only by Tichnor Bros., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Home for Aged Methodist Women. Back is divided and includes a caption about the hospital and a serial number: '85570.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Deaconess Home, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
hospital; photographs |
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DEAHOM-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home for Aged Methodist Women; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of people standing outside of the Home for Aged Methodist Women. Image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Deaconess Home |
Tags: |
people; hospitals; photographs |
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DEAHOM-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Deaconess Home, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made by (logo) [Tichnor Bros., Inc] |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the Home for Aged Methodist Women. Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a serial number: '137330.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note dated 1946 June 17 and an inscription:'Purchased by L. Wilson Dec. 2000' |
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Deaconess Home, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Hospitals; photographs |
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DEAHOM-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The approach to Home for Aged Methodist Women, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Home for Aged Methodist Women. Image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Deaconess Home |
Tags: |
hospitals; photographs |
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ELMSTR-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Anderson Archives, Howard Johnson's, Concord, MA, 1949; late 20th century or early 21st century |
Creator |
[Photographed by William Wheeler Anderson]; Anderson Archives |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the Howard Johnson's restaurant on Elm Street. Back is divided and includes the caption. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Anderson Archives (publisher), Anderson, William Wheeler (photographer), Elm Street, Howard Johnson's Hotel |
Tags: |
vehicles; photographs |
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EMSGRV-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Emerson. The Passive Master Lent His Hand/To the Vast Soul That O'er Him Planned.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption (which is, in part, a quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'The Problem,' and the couplet that appears on his tombstone) Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes the inscription: 'From Marcus Mason Maronn, Feb. 1992.' |
Style |
|
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; literature; photographs |
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EMSGRV- 002
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Grave, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom and includes a serial number: '33.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one- cent stamp. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the "Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Edith A. Buck (publisher), Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Last Resting Place of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Quality Views |
Dimensions |
5 9/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a publisher's logo, a place for a one-cent stamp and a serial number: '104970.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Emerson, ' The passive master lent his hand/To the vast soul that o'r him planned'; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption (which is, in part, a quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'The Problem,' and the couplet that appears on his tombstone) Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; literature, photographs |
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EMSGRV-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Lasting Resting Place of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Bros., Inc. |
Dimensions |
5 9/16 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a caption about the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson and the cemetery, a publisher's logo, a place for a one-cent stamp, and serial number: '104970.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a stamped address. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Grave, 'Sleepy Hollow', Concord, Mass.; 1905 (copyright date) |
Creator |
The Rotograph Co., N.Y., City. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored color photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom where the copyright information, the caption, and a serial number: 'G 7091.' are located. Back is undivided and includes a publisher logo and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Emerson. The passive master lent his hand/To the Vast Soul that O'er Him Planned; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white (sepia tone) printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption (which is, in part, a quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'The Problem,' and the couplet that appears on his tombstone) Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; literature, photographs |
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EMSGRV-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Emerson. The passive master lent his hand/To the Vast Soul that O'er Him Planned; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption (which is, in part, a quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'The Problem,' and the couplet that appears on his tombstone) Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; literature, photographs |
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EMSGRV-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. Ralph Waldo Emerson Grave.; circa 1907 (postmark date) |
Creator |
The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME., U.S.A. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a space for a one- cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a stamped invitation to the Bay State Post Card Collector's Club Annual Exhibition, 1957 May 5. Copy three has a note (on front and back), address, one-cent postage stamp, and a postmark dated 1907 December 27. |
Style |
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Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Bros., Inc. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleep Hollow Cemetery. Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: '64181.' Back is divided and includes a publisher logo and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Grave, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
A.C. Bosselman & Co., New York. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the back of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number: '2224.' Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes a note. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
A. C. Bosselman & Co. (publisher), Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
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EMSGRV-012
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson (The Distinguished Historian and Philosopher) Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
MNCo (logo) [Metropolitan News Company] |
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp, and a serial number: '7996.' . |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Metropolitan News Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; photographs |
|

EMSGRV-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: '64181.' Back is divided and includes a caption about Emerson and the cemetery. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
|

EMSGRV-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Grave, 'Sleepy Hollow', Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Sol Art, The Rotograph Co.,, N. Y. City. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption, the copyright information, and a serial number: 'A 7091.' Back is undivided and includes a publisher logo and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Rotograph Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; nature; photographs |
|

EMSGRV-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Grave of Emerson. 'The passive master lent his hand/To the vast soul that o'er him planned'; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the tombstone of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption (which is, in part, a quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'The Problem,' and the couplet that appears on his tombstone) Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed: 'Gift of Connie Turrisi' |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, Emerson—Grave, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
cemeteries; literature, photographs |
|

EMSHSE-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord, the Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; late 19th century - early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image is in a drawn black frame. The caption appears within the white border of the image, and pre-written letter about the postcard is printed perpendicular to the image. The caption identifies the postcard as 'Series No. 3,' and "one of a set of 10 souvenir post cards of Historic American Homes received from the Practical Farmer, of Philadelphia". Back is undivided and includes a space for a one cent stamp; header identifies this postcard as a "Souvenir Post Card" suggesting that it may have been printed in the 19th century. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by James Craig. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co., Manufacturers, Ayers, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes the caption, publishing information and a serial number :'3976' (text is parallel). Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, James Craig(publisher), New England Paper and Stationery Company (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. Home of R.W. Emerson; circa 1908 (postmark date) |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House a small version of the publisher logo. Image has a white border at the bottom that includes the photographer's information, the caption, and a small version of the publisher logo. Back is divided and includes publisher logo, seal of the United Kingdom, and the caption. Caption on back states that this postcard is part of Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card series No. 0249, 'Concord, Mass.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address, note, two-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1908 September 28. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Raphael Tuck & Sons (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; circa 1917 (note date) |
Creator |
The Barron Souvenir Co., Wilmington, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of Emerson House. The caption and a serial number: '200 6' are printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note, dated 1917 June 23, and an address. |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on Noko paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Barron Souvenir Co. (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published for Edward Wells, Dumont, N.J. by The Collotype Co., Elizabeth, N.J. and N.Y. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Collotype Co. (publisher), Edward Wells (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The image has a small white border, that includes the caption and a serial number: '64179.' Back is divided and includes a brief history of Emerson House. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. by United Art Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 3/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed drawing of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The image has a small white border that includes the caption. A serial number: '22051' is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a brief history of Emerson House, and a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, United Art Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; works of art |
|

EMSHSE-008
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord, Mass.; |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The image has a small white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a brief history of Emerson House, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist and poet, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The image has a small white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1930 July 11. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-010
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Bertha G. Sohier, Concord, Mass. Tichnor Quality Views |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The image has a small white border that includes the caption and a serial number:'64179' . Back is divided and includes a publisher logo, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Bertha G. Sohier (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson., Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The image has a small white border that includes the caption and a serial number:'64179' . Back is divided and includes a publisher logo, a caption about the house, and a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE- 012
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
PSC Co. |
Dimensions |
3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the upper right corner, and an illustrated scroll with the lines from 'Climacteric,' a quatrain by Emerson. The caption, a long with information about Emerson, and a serial number: "60514". Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address , a five-cent postage stamp (Thoreau 150th birthday anniversary commemorative stamp), and a postmark dated 1967 July 12. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, PSC Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs; literature |
|

EMSHSE-013
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
Published by The Whitney Pharmacy, Snow & Noll, Props., Concord, Junction, Mass. H. A. Dickerman & Son, Taunton, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The image is in an illustrated from on a gold background. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. The back also includes two serial numbers: '146009' and "238228." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, H. A. Dickerman & Son (printer), Whitney Pharmacy (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-014
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; |
Creator |
Pub. By M. Abrams, Roxbury, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the upper right corner, and an illustrated scroll with the lines from 'Climacteric,' a quatrain by Emerson. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. A serial number: "60514" is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, M. Abrams (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs; literature |
|

EMSHSE-015
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The 'Concord Sage' and philosopher, home of Ralph Wald Emerson, Essayist, and poet, Concord, Mass. Born 1803, Died 1882.; 1911 (postmark date) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the upper right corner, and an illustrated scroll with the lines from 'Climacteric,' a quatrain by Emerson. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes a caption, information about Emerson, and a serial number: "37014". Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp, postmark dated 1911 August 24. There is also a note in a different hand: ' Gift of Connie Turrisi.' |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
houses; photographs; literature |
|

EMSHSE-016
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Ralph Waldo Emerson House in Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
'Colourpicture' publication, Boston 15, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the right corner. The caption is in a white bar on the image. Back is divided and includes a serial number: '10406.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one is inscribed: 'From Marcus Mason Maronn, February 1992.' Copy two includes a note, address, two-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1953 October 13. Copy three includes an address, note, three-cent Ralph Waldo Emerson postage stamp, and a postmark dated 1904 February 5. |
Style |
Linen era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Paper has linen texture. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colourpicture (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-017
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; circa 1908 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Mason Bros. & Co. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1908 August 31. Copy three includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1912 November 28. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mason Bros. & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-018
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid- 20th century |
Creator |
From photographs copyrighted by the Maynard Workshop-Waban-Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided, and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-019
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord, Massachusetts; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Plastichrome, Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Emerson House. Back is divided, and includes the caption with information about Ralph Waldo Emerson, and a serial number: 'P76276.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Colourpicture (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-022
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass. Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp, and a serial number: 'No. 1025.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-023
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
A.C. Bosselman & Co., New York |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image, and there is a white border on one side of the image that includes a serial number: '435.' Back in undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
A. C. Bosselman & Co. (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-024
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; circa 1916 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Manufactured for John M. Keyes, Concord, Mass., by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two has a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1916 August 21. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior, John M. Keyes & Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-025
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Logo, but no publisher name given. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number:'1238.' Back is undivided and includes a publisher logo, space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one is inscribed: 'Gift of Connie Turrisi.' Copy two includes a note (mostly obscured by water damage). |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-026
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Home of Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and information about the house. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one inscribed: ' Gift of John Fuller, 04/27/07.' |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-027
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Home of Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and information about the house. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-028
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass., Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
[Illegible; possibly New England Paper and Stationery Co.] |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House, with a portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson in an oval frame in the upper right corner, and an illustrated scroll with the lines from 'Climacteric,' a quatrain by Emerson. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption, information about Emerson (text is perpendicular to the image). Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-029
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Greetings From Concord, Mass. Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Chisholm Bros., Portland, Me. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 5/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color drawing (printed) of Emerson House. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption, publishing information, and a serial number: '131.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note. |
Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Chisholm Bros. (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
Houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson House]; 1972 (copyright date) [Emerson House]; 1972
(copyright date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSE-030-20150917-t.jpg)
EMSHSE-030
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson House]; 1972 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Yankee Colour. Tri-Con Colour, Southborough, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Emerson House. Back is divided, and includes the caption with information about the house, and a publisher logo. Text on the back identifies the postcard as part of the series of 'Historama' postcards with the serial number "C-16." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address (William Towler), US Bicentennial ten-cent stamp, and postmark dated 1975 July 9. |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Tri-Con Colour (publisher), Yankee Colour Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-031
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Home, Concord, Massachusetts; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Emerson House. Back is divided, and includes the caption with information about the house. Back also includes a serial number: 'S-5576-5.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed: 'DODDS.' |
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Edward Wells (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-032
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., New York and Boston |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption and serial number: '21300' are printed on the image. Back is divided and includes publisher logo. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-033
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Meadows at the rear of Emerson House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a photograph of a woman standing near a fence in a field of flowers. The woman is in early 19th century clothing; she holds a bouquet of flowers. Image has a white border that includes the caption and a serial number: '37.' Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes a note (partially obscured by damage), address (partially obscured by damage), and a postmark 1940 May (day obscured). |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Edith A. Buck (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
people; nature; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-034
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published for Colonial Inn, The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. Caption is printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Albertype Co. (publisher), Colonial Inn (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-035
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Home of Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and information about the house. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-036
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
The Home of Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption and information about the house. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson House]; early 20th century [Emerson House]; early 20th century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSE-037-
20150917-t.jpg)
EMSHSE-037
High resolution image available
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson House]; early 20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of Emerson House, viewed head-on. The image is surrounded by a white border. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on Velox paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-038
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass., Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; early 20th century |
Creator |
H.C. Leighton Co., Portland ME. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a hand-colored printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp and a serial number:'No. 1970.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-039
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord, MA; circa 1906 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Published by Wright Tavern |
Dimensions |
3 1/4 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image. Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address, one-cent postage stamp, and two postmarks, both dated 1906 September 12. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Wright Tavern (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-040
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson; circa 1908 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly [for Edith A. Buck] by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 5/8 x 5 7 /16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side and the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided, copy two includes a serial number:'3.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one includes an address and postmark dated 1908 [month and date illegible]. Copy two inscribed 'From Mrs. Malcolm Thompson, 1984.' |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
Copy two is part of, and housed with, the Mrs. Malcolm Thompson Collection, Concord Postcard Collection. |
Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Edith A. Buck (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. Malcom Thompson Collection |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-041
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House, Concord Mass.; circa 1910 (postmark date) |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and a space for a message with a year prefix ('190'). Back is undivided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes an address and a postmark dated 1910 October 24. |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-042
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published for Edward Wells, Dumont, N.J. by the Collotype Co., Elizabeth, N.J. and N.Y. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of Emerson House. The caption is printed on the image. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Collotype Co. (publisher), Edward Wells (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-043
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson House; 1970 (copyright date) |
Creator |
Wilson Associates |
Dimensions |
4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed black-and-white photograph of Emerson House. Back is divided and includes the caption with information about the house. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Wilson Associates (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSE-044
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Home, Concord, Massachusetts; late 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of Emerson House. Back is divided, and includes the caption with information about the house. Back also includes a serial number: 'S-5576-7.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Edward Wells (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSI-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord, Mass., Emerson's Library; early 20th century |
Creator |
H. L. Whitcomb, Concord, Mass. Raphael Tuck & Sons' |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 3/8 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black- and-white printed photograph of the library or study of Emerson House. The image has a white border that includes the caption. Photographer information and a printer's logo is printed on the image. Back is undivided and includes publisher logo, and the seal of the United Kingdom. Caption on back states that this postcard is part of Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card series No. 2127, 'Concord, Mass.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, interior, Raphael Tuck & Sons (publisher), Whitcomb, H. L. (photographer) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; circa 1917 (postmark date) [Emerson's study at
Emerson House]; circa 1917 (postmark date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSI-002-20150918-t.jpg)
EMSHSI-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; circa 1917 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption about the room. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one has a note, address, one-cent postage stamp, and a postmark dated 1917 October 5. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, interior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century [Emerson's study at
Emerson House]; early 20th century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSI-003-20150918-t.jpg)
EMSHSI-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption about the room. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a stamped address. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century [Emerson's study at
Emerson House]; early 20th century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSI-004-20150918-t.jpg)
EMSHSI-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption about the room. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two is inscribed: 'Gift of Connie Turrisi.' |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; circa 1911 (postmark date) [Emerson's study at
Emerson House]; circa 1911 (postmark date)](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSI-005-20150918-t.jpg)
EMSHSI-005
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; circa 1911 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption about the room. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back has an address, note, one-cent postage stamp and postmark dated 1911 July 24. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSI-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Study, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 5/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on the bottom that includes the caption and a serial number: '32.' Back is divided. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the "Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp (war- time) and a postmark dated 1941 October 19. Copy four is inscribed: 'From Mrs. Malcolm Thompson, 1984.' |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
Copy four is part of, and housed with, the Mrs. Malcolm Thompson Collection, Concord Postcard Collection. |
Subject terms |
Edith A. Buck (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. Malcom Thompson Collection |
Tags: |
houses; photographs. |
|
![[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century [Emerson's study at
Emerson House]; early 20th century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSI-007-20150918-t.jpg)
EMSHSI-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/6 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption about the room. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|
![[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century [Emerson's study at
Emerson House]; early 20th century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSHSI-008-20150918-t.jpg)
EMSHSI-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Emerson's study at Emerson House]; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. By Mrs. G.N. Tanner, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on one side that includes a caption about the room. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, exterior, Mrs. G. N. Tanner (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSI-009
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Massachusetts, the Blue Room — Master Bedroom; late 20th century |
Creator |
Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston 15, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the master bedroom of Emerson House. Back is divided and includes the caption, and two serial numbers: '#5' and "K-9220" |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
'Lusterchrome postcard' |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Home, interior, Tichnor Bros. Inc. (publisher) |
Tags: |
houses; photographs |
|

EMSHSI-011
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson's Study, Concord, Mass.; circa 1922 (postmark date) |
Creator |
Published by Edith A. Buck, Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the study of Emerson House. The image has a white border on the bottom that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. A caption on the back describes the postcard as part of the 'Historical Series of Revolutionary Towns.' |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one inscribed: 'Gift of Connie Turrisi.' Copy two includes a note, address, one-cent postage stamp and a postmark dated 1922 September 3. |
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Edith A. Buck (publisher), Emerson—Home, exterior |
Tags: |
houses; photographs. |
|

EMSLIT-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Concord Hymn; early 20th century |
Creator |
Pub. by Edward Wells, Dumont, New Jersey |
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features the text of Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'Concord Hymn.' with an illustrated initial letter or drop cap and an illustration of the Battle Monument, the North Bridge, and Minute Man statue in what is now Minute Man Historical Park. Back is divided. Copy two includes an additional serial number: "lS-100175." |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
|
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Hymn, Edward Wells (publisher), Emerson—Literature |
Tags: |
literature, works of literature |
|
![First appearance in print of Emerson's 'Concord Hymn ' [handbill, 1837], From William Munroe Special Collections, Concord Free Public Library. Permission is required to reproduce this image.; late 20th
century or early 21st century First appearance in print of
Emerson's 'Concord Hymn ' [handbill, 1837], From William Munroe Special Collections, Concord Free Public Library. Permission is required to reproduce this image.; late 20th century or early 21st century](/uploads/scollect/postcards/images/CPOST-EMSLIT-002-20160107-t.jpg)
EMSLIT-002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
First appearance in print of Emerson's 'Concord Hymn ' [handbill, 1837], From William Munroe Special Collections, Concord Free Public Library. Permission is required to reproduce this image.; late 20th century or early 21st century |
Creator |
William Muroe Special Collections, Concord Free Public Library |
Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph (scan) of an 1837 handbill of Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, 'Concord Hymn.' The image has a color border. Back is divided and includes the caption. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Photochrome era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library (publisher), Concord Hymn, Dana T. Bennet Co., Emerson—Literature |
Tags: |
literature; photographs |
|

EMSPOR- 001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Emerson House, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 7/16 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph reproduction (reversed) of the 1854 Josiah Johnson Hawes portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and serial number: '32.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Portraits |
Tags: |
people; photographs |
|

EMSPOR- 002
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Emerson House, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph reproduction (reversed) of the 1854 Josiah Johnson Hawes portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and serial number: '32.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Back includes a note written in Morse code symbols. |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Portraits |
Tags: |
people; photographs |
|

EMSPOR-003
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson (Daniel Chester French, Sculptor), Concord Free Public Library, Concord, Massachusetts; 20th century |
Creator |
Published by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the sculpture of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Daniel Chester French. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
|
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Portraits, French, Daniel Chester, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
people; works of art; photographs |
|

EMSPOR- 004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Emerson House, Concord, Massachusetts; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
|
Dimensions |
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph reproduction (reversed) of the 1854 Josiah Johnson Hawes portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption and serial number: '32.' Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Inscribed: ' From Kenneth Cameron.' |
Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
|
Materials/Techniques |
|
Collecting History |
|
Subject terms |
Emerson—Portraits |
Tags: |
people; photographs |
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EMSPOR-005
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Title: |
'Emerson,' by Daniel Chester French, Chesterwood, Stockbridge, Massachusetts; mid- to late 20th century |
Creator |
Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn. |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the sculpture of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Daniel Chester French (later in the Concord Free Public Library). The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Includes note dated 1963 December 7 and address. |
Style |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Appears to be photogravure printed. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Emerson—Portraits, French, Daniel Chester, Meriden Gravure Company (printer) |
Tags: |
people; works of art; photographs |
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EMSPOR-006
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson; circa 1969 (postmark date) |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a 'cut' of Ralph Waldo Emerson in profile and a "cut" of Emerson House. The text lists his dates of birth and death, and the text of his poem "Concord Hymn", written in 1837. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note, address, 5-cent postage stamp, and postmark dated 1969 October 31. |
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Context |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Hymn, Emerson—Portraits, Emerson, Ralph Waldo |
Tags: |
Houses; people; works of art; literature |
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EMSPOR-007
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson—Daniel Chester French, Sc., Concord Free Public Library, Concord, Massachusetts.; early to mid-20th century |
Creator |
From photographs copyrighted by the Maynard Workshop–Waban–Massachusetts |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the sculpture of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Daniel Chester French in the Concord Free Public Library. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Emerson—Portraits, French, Daniel Chester, Maynard Workshop |
Tags: |
people; works of art; photographs |
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EMSPOR-008
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Ralph Waldo Emerson by Daniel Chester French, Concord Free Public Library.; late 20th century or early 21st century |
Creator |
Keith Martin photograph. Printed by Minute-Man Printing Corp., Concord, Mass. |
Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the sculpture of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Daniel Chester French in the Concord Free Public Library. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a caption identifying the postcard as part of 'The City' series of postcards. |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Concord Free Public Library, Emerson—Portraits, French, Daniel Chester, Minute Man Printing Corp. (publisher) |
Tags: |
people; works of art; photographs |
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EMSSCH-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
High and Emerson Schools, Concord, Mass; early 20th century |
Creator |
Manufactured expressly for Edith A. Buck by C. B. Webster & Co., Boston |
Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 7/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white printed photograph of the side-view of Emerson School. The image has a white border at the bottom that includes the caption. Back is undivided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy one inscribed: 'gift of Connie Turrisi.' |
Style |
Undivided back era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
Printed on textured paper. |
Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
C. B. Webster & Company (publisher), Edith A. Buck (publisher), Emerson School |
Tags: |
schools; photographs |
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EMSSCH- 002
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Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Emerson School, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 9/16 x 5 9/16 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the Emerson School. People stand in the entry way. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Emerson School |
Tags: |
schools; people; photographs |
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EMSSCH-003
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Title: |
High School, Concord, Mass.; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a color printed photograph of the side view of Emerson School. The image is surrounded by a white border that includes the caption. Back is divided and includes a space for a one-cent stamp. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
White border era postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Emerson School |
Tags: |
schools; people; photographs |
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EMSSCH-004
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
[Lawn in front of Emerson School following a large snow or ice storm]; early 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
horizontal |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a black-and-white real photograph of the side of the Emerson School, showing damage by a storm to the tree in front of the school. Possibly a photograph of the famous ice storm that occurred in 1921. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
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Style |
Real photograph postcard |
Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Emerson School |
Tags: |
schools; photographs |
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FREPOR-001
Top Subjects Index |
Title: |
Daniel Chester French; mid-late 20th century |
Creator |
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Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches |
Orientation |
vertical |
Descriptive Note |
Front features a 'cut' of Daniel Chester in profile and a "cut" of the Melvin Memorial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. The text lists his dates of birth and death, and a caption about French's work. Back is divided. |
Inscriptions/Marks |
Copy two includes a note, address, three-cent postage stamp and a postmark dated 1958 September 8. Copy four includes a note, address, five-cent postage stamp and a postmark dated 1966 August 1. |
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Context |
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Materials/Techniques |
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Collecting History |
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Subject terms |
Cemeteries—Sleepy Hollow, French, Daniel Chester, Melvin Memorial |
Tags: |
Houses; people; works of art; literature |
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