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Letterbox I

Collection Type

  • Manuscripts

Location Note

Folders 18.675-18.683

GUSN

GUSN-301809

Description

This subseries contains photographs, correspondence, and research materials on a variety of topics. Subjects include house interiors, particularly the Cushing house in Hingham, Massachusetts, and objects related to tea service and other beverage service, such as punch bowls and coffee wares. The material was found in four folders, and the original order of the papers has been preserved. Nina Fletcher Little labeled this letterbox "Documentary Source Material, Peter Cushing House photos, Tea and Punch serving, Conversation Pieces, Interior furnishings, I." Selina Fletcher Little crossed out the "Conversation Pieces" label. The empty letterbox can be found at the end of the collection.

Details

Collection Code

MS015

Collection Name

Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little papers

Reference Code

MS015.01.08.01

Record Details

Description Level

Sub-series

Location Note

Folders 18.675-18.683

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