Search
- Chaise Made for Dr. George Coburn Clement, 1875-1885 - The two-wheel chaise provided a less costly alternative for customers who could not afford a larger four-wheel carriage. At the height of its popularity in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the chaise was available for one or two passengers, and with or without a top. Massachusetts physician George Coburn Clement purchased this chaise built by Elmer P. Sargent.
- 1875-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Chaise Made for Dr. George Coburn Clement, 1875-1885
The two-wheel chaise provided a less costly alternative for customers who could not afford a larger four-wheel carriage. At the height of its popularity in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the chaise was available for one or two passengers, and with or without a top. Massachusetts physician George Coburn Clement purchased this chaise built by Elmer P. Sargent.
- Counter Stool used in the Colonial Diner, Brockton, Massaschusetts, 1936-1942 -
- 1936-1942
- Collections - Artifact
Counter Stool used in the Colonial Diner, Brockton, Massaschusetts, 1936-1942
- Facade Panel from Rainbow Vet's Diner, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1940 -
- 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Facade Panel from Rainbow Vet's Diner, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1940
- Book, "Judkins, Where Fine Coachcraft is a Heritage," circa 1923 - J. B. Judkins Company built coaches and carriages in the late 1800s. But as the gasoline engine replaced the horse, the company switched to manufacturing automobile bodies. Judkins built car bodies for several auto manufacturers -- many early car companies assembled their vehicles using parts made by other companies. This promotional book from about 1923 documents the history the Judkins Company.
- circa 1923
- Collections - Artifact
Book, "Judkins, Where Fine Coachcraft is a Heritage," circa 1923
J. B. Judkins Company built coaches and carriages in the late 1800s. But as the gasoline engine replaced the horse, the company switched to manufacturing automobile bodies. Judkins built car bodies for several auto manufacturers -- many early car companies assembled their vehicles using parts made by other companies. This promotional book from about 1923 documents the history the Judkins Company.
- Rocks Village Bridge Tollhouse on Its Original Site, Rocks Village, Haverill, Massachusetts - This photograph shows the Rocks Village Toll House located near Haverhill, Massachusetts. Just as private ferry operators carried early travelers across rivers, many early bridges were built and operated as private businesses, and travelers paid tolls to cross them. Workers at this toll house collected fares for a bridge across the Merrimack River.
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Rocks Village Bridge Tollhouse on Its Original Site, Rocks Village, Haverill, Massachusetts
This photograph shows the Rocks Village Toll House located near Haverhill, Massachusetts. Just as private ferry operators carried early travelers across rivers, many early bridges were built and operated as private businesses, and travelers paid tolls to cross them. Workers at this toll house collected fares for a bridge across the Merrimack River.