i-concepts

Treasures from the Archives

Did you know the Boston Public Library has more than 650,000 photographs and 100,000 prints and drawings in its collection? Neither did I. But that’s not surprising since most of them are out of circulation and hidden away from people (like me!) who might enjoy them. So many photographic treasures and artwork are tucked away, forgotten in the archives of our libraries and museums. But Terrie Bloom (on the right with Jules) is on a mission to change that. She founded a company called i-concepts that helps nonprofit institutions generate income from their wonderful hidden assets.

We’re featuring several sets of historical prints that Terrie helped unearth from sources such as the Boston Public Library and Harvards’s Schlesinger Library. One of our favorites is a 1926 photo of Amelia Earhart wearing a flight helmet and pearls that’s paired with an image of the pioneering aviator’s employment application. (The prints are sold unframed so you can choose a style that fits your own decor, like we did with this photo of Amelia Earhart that we framed and hung in the Daily Grommet offices.)

A set of three prints immortalizes the 1913 U.S. Open, where former caddy and amateur golfer Francis Ouimet pulled off a legendary upset over two strongly-favored British golfers for the win. The Ouimet story inspired the book (and film), The Greatest Game Ever Played, by Mark Frost. For the Fenway faithful, three prints capture depression era Red Sox scenes from the 1930s, including Bits Bierhalter stoking the hot clubhouse stove, Babe Ruth at bat, and fans poised on billboard supports. Lastly, Terrie has reproduced two collections of photos taken of beloved chef Julia Child in her home and on the set of her famous cooking show The French Chef.

These sets are all very different, but each captures fascinating moments in history and tells a compelling story. Thanks to Terrie, more of us get to enjoy these stories than ever before.

— Christopher

• These collections are available exclusively from Daily Grommet. Each print is bagged in a cellophane envelope with an acid-free backer. Ready for your own framing.

• Julia Child
  • Collection Set of 2:
  • Julia Child Standing at the Stove at her Paris Apartment, 81 Rue De L'Universite c. 1950 by Paul Child (8“x10” print)
  • Julia Child Kneading Dough By An Open Kitchen Window c.1952 by Paul Child (8“x12” print)
  • Collection Set of 3:
  • Julia Child, The French Chef Episode #213: A Wine and Cheese Party c. 1970 by Paul Child (8“x10” print)
  • Valentine's Day Card Created and Sent by Paul and Julia Child Depicting the Childs in a Bubble Bath c.1952 (8“x10” print)
  • Julia Child on Set of the French Chef with Crew c. 1963 by Paul Child (8“x10” print)

• Amelia Earhart
  • Earhart, in Plane, Wearing Flight Helmet and Pearls (8“x10” lustre photo)
  • Amelia Earhart Application for Employment, Women’s Educational and Industrial Union (10“x15” lustre photo)

• Francis Ouimet, at the 1913 U.S. Open – Subject of The Worlds Greatest Game book (and film) by Mark Frost
  • Francis Ouimet and Eddie Lowery at the 1913 U.S. Open at The Country Club (11“x14” print)
  • Ouimet, Varden and Ray on the 13th Green During the Playoff Round (11“x14” print)
  • Ouimet Carried by the Crowd after the Unexpected Victory (11“x14” print)

• Depression-Era Red Sox
  • Red Sox Trainer Bits Bierhalter Stokes up the Hot Stove in Clubhouse at Fenway c. 1932 (11“x14” print)
  • Fans on Billboard Supports c. 1937 (11“x14” print)
  • Babe Ruth as a Boston Brave with Red Sox Players c, 1935(11“x14” print)