1. "Fall River Historical Society Borden Item List - Sales"
Posted by Kat on Nov-13th-03 at 1:21 AM

"FRHS--ITEMS RELATING TO THE BORDEN CASE"
   as of November, 2003.

NEW ENGLAND'S MOST SENSATIONAL MURDERS by Marc Songini - Includes a chapter (21 pages) entitled "Lizzie Borden and Her Forty Whacks."  Paperbound, 1995, 210 pages,  6"x9", bibliography.  #020  $10.95     

THE LIZZIE BORDEN SOURCEBOOK by David Kent - Reproductions from 41 newspapers, official correspondence and transcripts, illustrations and photo's.  Limited Edition, numbered and signed bookplate.  Hard cover, 1992, 355 pages,  9" x 11 1/2 "   #691   $22.95


LIZZIE BORDEN:  A CASEBOOK OF FAMILY AND CRIME IN THE 1890’s
Edited by Joyce Williams – Readers are invited to explore the records of the case and draw their own conclusions.   Paper, 1980, 6” x 9”, 232 pages.       #692         $10.95

THE GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF HATE by Charles and Louise Samuels - Presented in five parts:  Murder Most Foul;  The Prosecution's Case;  The Defense's Case;  The Summations, the Charges and the Verdict;  and Aftermath.  Hard Cover, 1953,  5 1/2 " x 8 3/4 ",  144 pages   #693   $18.95

LIZZIE BORDEN:  DID SHE?...OR...DIDN'T SHE? - Reproduced pages from New Bedford's Evening Standard from August 4, 1892, through June 21, 1893.  Paperbound, 11" x 14", 196 pages, reduced size type.   #696    $19.95

BORDEN TRAGEDY by Rick Geary - A serious treatment of the Borden murders presented for the first time in comic book form of approximately 300 drawings with captions that tell the story.  Includes press clippings, indictment and bibliography.  High gloss, folded paper cover, 1997, 6" x 9"
  #699    $8.95

THE BORDEN MURDERS:  AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY by Robert A. Flynn - A directory of writings designed to assist in the search for materials.  Numbered limited edition, signed by the author.  Hard cover, 1992, 113 pages, 6" x 9 ", index.   #702   $19.95

LIZZIE BORDEN UNLOCKED! by Ed Sams - A look at the Borden Case complete with bibliography of sources.  Paper, 1992, 1995, 51 pages.     #706  $7.00  (available as "Link" at Web-site)

THE HANDS OF TIME by Muriel Arnold - The author claims "the Borden case is solvable" and includes "a new time table for August 4th, 1892."  Hard cover, 1999, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 242 pages, list of sources.    #724    $20.00

LIZZIE DIDN'T DO IT! by William Masterton - The author used modern forensics to reach his conclusion.  Paper, 2000, 6" x 9", 238 pages, 58 figures, list of sources, index.
#730     $19.95

LIZZIE BORDEN, PAST AND PRESENT by Fall River native, Leonard Rebello - A significant body of research containing information on the Borden case and related subjects, among them published works, newspaper articles, Borden trivia and interpretive works in all media.  Limited edition, hard cover, 1999, 8" x 10", over 600 pages, illustrated and fully indexed.
  #726    $49.95

YESTERDAY IN OLD FALL RIVER, A Lizzie Borden Companion by Paul Dennis Hoffman - Lists 650 persons involved in the case, trial and aftermath of the Borden murders case complete with biographical information on each.  Paper, 2000, 6" x 9", 405 pages, 52 illustrations, subject index, bibliography.   #735     $26.95

MURDER, CULTURE AND INJUSTICE, Four Sensational Cases in American History by Walter L. Hixson - The author notes that these four cases "...show us, in short, just how fragile American Justice can be, especially in high-profile cases."  Opening chapter devoted to the Borden case, 61 pages in chapter.  Hard cover, 2001, 6 1/2" x 8 1/4", total 274 pages, 6-page conclusion on all four cases, critical bibliography, index.
  #736    $27.95

THE DARK SIDE OF LIZZIE BORDEN by Barbara Silveria – The author presents an interesting theory regarding the motive for the Borden murders.  Paper, copyright 1999, printed 2003, 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”, 157 pages.  Signed by author.         #7000          $8.95 


USED AND RARE BOOKS                                      >

We maintain a small used and rare book department and often have out-of-print books relating to the Borden case available.  Call or write for titles currently in stock or to be put on a “wish” list.


PHOTOGRAPHS

We have an extensive collection of photographs relating to the Borden case, many of which were presented as evidence during the trial.  Copies of over 80 of these images are available for purchase in black and white.  A complete list of photographs, print sizes and prices will be mailed on request.


VIDEOS  (VHS) – COMPACT DISCS

A CASE REOPENED produced by Film Garden Entertainment for the Learning Channel – Documentary featuring interviews with persons knowledgeable about the case, including our curator, plus a re-enactment of the crime.  Concludes with a “solution” offered by crime writer Ed McBain.   Video, 1999, color/black and white, 47 minutes.       #7001     $17.95

LIZZIE BORDEN:  HASH AND REHASH, a film by Immy Humes - Starkly filmed interviews with 28 "Bordenites", including 3 who have taken the name of Lizzie Borden for themselves, each revealing a different connection to Miss Borden.  Video, 30 minutes, 1996, for personal use only. 
  #710       $24.95

LIZZIE BORDEN:  A WOMAN ACCUSED - An unbiased look at Miss Borden which also touches on the murders of her step-mother and father, first shown on A & E Biography in April, 1995.  Filmed almost entirely in our museum;  interviews with our curator and several local persons conversant with the case.  Archival materials from our collection shown.   Video, 50 minutes.
  #708      $19.95

LIZZIE BORDEN:  A FAMILY PORTRAIT IN THREE ACTS - Opera composed by Jack Beeson, performed by the New York City opera.  Complete libretto  (English).   Two-disc CD set.
  #709       $29.95

LIZZIE BORDEN - Original cast recording of musical;  music by Christopher McGovern, book and lyrics by Christopher McGovern and Amy Powers.  Single disc CD, 1999, approximately 1 hour.
     #723      $22.95

STRANGE CASE OF LIZZIE BORDEN - Produced by the History Channel - Well documented and presented documentary on the Borden case, filmed in part in our museum.  Video, 1999, approximately 50 minutes.
  #728        $24.95

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM - Features ballet "Fall River Legend" - Approximately 50 minutes, choreographed by Agnes DeMille;  includes shorter ballets "Troy Game", "The Beloved" and "John Henry."   Video, 1999, 120 minutes.        #729            $29.95


MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

LITHOGRAPH - MISS LIZZIE BORDEN OF FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS - Limited edition of 1,000 from an original watercolor and ink commissioned by the Fall River Historical Society in 1999.  The first 100 are numbered and signed;  the remaining 900 are numbered.  A certificate of authenticity is included.  This lovely art work by Victoria Mathiesen presents a challenge to the viewer to identify places and events from Miss Borden's early life to after her death.  Fine quality acid free paper, 25" wide x 18" high.
     #711 - Signed, numbered          $50.00
     #712 - signed                               $35.00

MUG – A return of our original mug design now in burgundy on white.  Design is reproduced from a portrait of Miss Borden with her birth and death years and the legend “Lizzie Borden, Fall river, MA” artistically presented.      #713        $7.50

PHOTO MAGNETS – Reproduced from archive photographs, approximately 1 1/4” x 3 1/4”, sepia tone.
1.  Miss Borden, ca.  1892,  portrait
2.  Miss Borden, ca.  1892, standing behind chair
3.  Mrs. Borden’s body on floor in bedroom
4.  Mr. Borden’s body on sofa
         #714              $2.75 each

MAGNET - Reproduction scrimshaw magnet cast in ivory polymer, 2 1/8" in diameter, hand-polished and hand-inked in black.  Original design taken from ca.  1890 portrait of Miss Borden now retained in the Society's permanent collection.  Under the portrait reads “LIZZIE A. BORDEN  1860-1927  FALL RIVER, MA.”.
     #715          $5.00

STATIONERY - Limited edition letter paper with black and white portrait of Miss Borden enhanced with delicate red;  envelopes with same portrait and consecutive numbering.  Gift boxed, 24 sheets 6" x 9", 12 envelopes.
     #718          $3.95

CACHET - Numbered, with portrait of Miss Borden;  postmarked August 4, 1992, the hundredth anniversary of the murders.
     #721          5.00

CACHET - FALL RIVER LEGEND - Issued April 27, 1980, with portrait of Miss Borden and the quote "And She Took An Axe?"
     #725          $5.00

KEY CHAIN - Reproduction scrimshaw key chain with portrait of Miss Borden same as on the magnet.
     #726          $7.50

BORDEN HOUSE POSTCARD - Sepia card of house ca.  1892 with portrait of Miss Borden inset.
     #727          $1.00

COLLECTOR PLATE - RESIDENCE OF ANDREW J. BORDEN, FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS - Design is in sepia tone on white porcelain, reproduction of a pen and ink drawing of the house, ca.  1892, and Miss Borden's photograph.  Plate is 6 3/4" in diameter with a rococo-Style border edged in gilt.  Edition is limited to 250.
     #760          $22.95

BOOKMARK – Portrait of Emma Borden with quote “The day the crime took place I was at Fairhaven on a visit to friends, I hurried home in response to a telegram, and one of first persons I met was Lizzie.  She was very much affected.”  - From The Sunday Post, April 13, 1913 – signature Emma L. Borden.       #720                $1.50



FALL RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
451 Rock Street
Fall River, MA   02720
#508- 679 – 1071

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KK

Terrific job Kat, that was a lot of work.

A big THANKS!

Yes, thank you, Kat!  Over 80 photos connected with the Bordens?  Has anyone requested this list?  Whats available?  I recall reading that some of the photos that were introduced as evidence at the trial were of the kitchen, etc.  Has anyone ever seen these? 

You delivered on your promise!  Thank you Kat!

I'd like to know about the 80 photographs, too, Susan.  I may have to send away for that list.  Wish I lived close enough to go into the gift shop and browse, don't you?  When I visited Fall River a few years ago, I purchased one of the cachets, the Emma bookmark, and luckily, the Knowlton Papers.

thank you Kat!

I phoned Anna in the Gift Shop after getting a voice mail answer on ext.#4 of MM's voice.

I couldn't leave a message as my question was about the Christmas Issue of WHICH magazine had the Historical Society as it's main feature?  And about those 80 photographs.

The Historical Society's Christmas display is featured in the magazine, VICTORIAN HOMES.  It is the Dec. 2003, issue.  If you want it and can't find it, they have copies at the Gift Shop and will add to the purchase price of $3.99, materials for mailing & postage, ballpark, +$3.50.

The LIST of photographs, Anna said, had changed. (?)
She will see that it is revised and not to expect that until after Christmas...
The web-site is not up yet, so hopefully this list will facilitate Holiday Shopping!




(Message last edited Nov-13th-03  7:02 PM.)

Yes, Diana, I would love to just go and browse through the gift shop, I'm sure they have other things there that I would be interested in seeing and possibly purchasing.


Thanks, Kat.  I would love to find out more about those photos, I don't recall the source, but, did read that there were more interior photos of the Borden house than what we usually see!  Could you imagine if there was a photo of Lizzie's bedroom?  Or that parlor? 

List from several years ago, c. 2000.

LIST FROM FRHS OF PHOTO’S WHICH WERE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE RECENT PAST:


27a  Murder scene, showing Mrs. Borden, 8/4/1892
27b  Murder scene, showing Mrs. Borden, side view, 8/4/1892
27c  Murder scene after removal of Mrs. Borden
27d  View of guest bedroom, Borden residence, taken from doorway
28a  Murder scene, showing Mr. Borden, 8/4/1892
28b  Murder scene after removal of Mr. Borden
29  Interior view of Borden residence showing locks on front door
30a  Floor plan of Borden residence, cellar level
30b  Floor plan of Borden residence, first floor
30c  Floor plan of Borden residence, first floor
30c  Floor plan, second floor
31a  Skull of Mrs. Borden
31b  Skull of Mr. Borden
33a  View showing front of Borden residence, right side yard and side of Dr.
Kelly's residence
33b  Same as 33a but slightly different angle
33c  View showing front of Borden residence, left side yard and side of Mrs.
Churchill's residence
33d  Same as 33c but slightly different angle
33e  View showing side of Borden barn, woodpile in backyard and rear of Dr.
Chagnon's residence
35f  Borden yard looking toward Second Street
36  The old well, barn and Mrs. Churchill's house
37a  View of Second street looking North
37b  View of Second street looking South
38a  View showing Dr. Chagnon's driveway and the Tripp residence
38b  Same as 38a but bearing written explanation
39  Dr. Chagnon's yard showing rear of Borden barn and yard
40  Dr. Chagnon's house and yard
41  View showing "Crowe's Yard" with written explanation
42  Dr Kelly's back yard
43  Mrs. Churchill's front steps




(Message last edited Nov-13th-03  10:49 PM.)

It's also of note that the current list of items avaiable does not include primary sources.

Thanks, Kat.  I'll have to look and see if I can find where I read that about the other rooms.  I distinctly remember that there was supposed to be a photo of the Borden's kitchen.  Perhaps because of its location and that that is where Lizzie was purported to be?