Jewelry at Historic New England

In 1913 Historic New England received a small gift of early nineteenth century jewelry from Mr. Newton Mackintosh of Roxbury, Massachusetts. Through subsequent bequests, gifts and accessions the collection has grown to include over 2,000 pieces of personal adornment.

The collection is diverse in forms and materials and represents the variety of jewelry fashions that were popular with New Englanders over the past three centuries. It also reflects the rich history of jewelry making in New England beginning with individual goldsmiths in the 18th century and ending with the large costume jewelry companies of the 20th century. Click Here

From Dairy to Doorstep

Milk Deliver in New England 1860 - 1960

In his heyday, the milkman was a familiar sight in New England neighborhoods. From Dairy to Doorstep uses lively graphics and illustrations, including photographs and advertisements associated with milk production, delivery, and consumption to chronicle the origins of home milk delivery.

Originally organized by Historic New England and made possible by H.P.Hood, Inc. and Elizabeth Hood McAfoose and Emily C. Hood.

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Verner Reed

New England in the Photographs of Verner Reed
Narrated by Verner Reed

Historic New England is pleased to present this tribute to photographer Verner Reed (1923 – 2006) .

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Lost Gardens of New England

A Multimedia Presentation
Narrated by Laura Carlo

Lost Gardens of New England invites you to consider the region's rich heritage of garden design. To listen to and view "Lost Gardens of New England," click here.

Boston Close Up
Windows on a New Century

A Multimedia Presentation
Narrated by Laura Carlo

Historic New England is pleased to present this special audiovisual tour of Boston's ordinary commercial and residential streets at the turn of the last century. To listen to "Boston Close Up," click here.

Newbury Furniture

A Multimedia Presentation
Narrated by Nancy Carlisle

By the end of the eighteenth century, furniture making in Newbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts, rivaled the production of other better-known New England furniture centers. To listen to and view "Newbury Furniture", click here.