Historic New England

Parisienne, furniture, National Upholstering Company, 4000 Adeline Street, Emeryville, California

The collection is based on French smoking chairs and couches from the 1930s.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323795

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.114

Catalog no. 5, Julius Blum & Co., Inc., 532-540 West 22nd Street, New York, New York

The catalog describes railings, treillage, mouldings, saddles, tubing and shapes and ornaments. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 15."

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323796

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.014

Deck House, series 3, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

Series 3 has floor plans and photographs for Deck Houses of less than 1800 square feet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323798

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.141

Grossman's quality crafted homes, Grossman's Model Village, s.e. Expressway & Union Street, South Braintree, Mass.

The catalog describes model home plans and options for building them.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323799

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.142

Boston Post book of all electric homes, spring 1937, Boston Post, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions, floor plans and articles for prospective home builders to create modern houses that support electric appliances.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323801

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.143

Custom built for where you want to live, Pilgrim Homes of New England, Inc., P.O. Box 3, Danvers, Mass.

The folder has six sheets describing individual house plans. There is one additional sheet with text "All new for '64."

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.144

Swift Homes certified quality for a lifetime of good living, Swift Homes Inc., Chicago Avenue, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

1 trade catalog, 24 pages : color illustrations ; 11 x 13 3/4 inches

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323836

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.145

Gilbilt homes, designs for better living, U.S. route 3, Nashua, New Hampshire

Gilbilt houses for different budget needs are described with drawings, dimensions and floor plans.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323838

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.146

Distinguished living by Assembled Homes, Inc., 40 Holton Street, Winchester, Mass.

Prefabricated houses, duplexes, apartments and motels are described in the catalog.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323843

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.147

Concrete houses & cottages, volume I large houses, published by the Atlas Portland Cement Co., 30 Broad Street, New York, New York

Concrete houses, from around the country, are shown with floor plans and photographs. Text on the back cover reads "The cement bought by the United States Government for the Panama Canal."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.148

Portfolio of interiors, Irving Bowman, Arts & Decoration Book Society, New York, New York

The house interior drawings include kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, dens and offices. There is one drawing of a restaurant interior.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323856

Ref. Code: EP001.15.002

Decorative floors, Armstrong Cork Company, Linoleum Department, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The features and advantages of linoleum flooring are described for customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.017

Fairmont Foundry Company, Inc., manufacturers ornamental castings, catalog 1286, 3125 35th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama

Wrought iron designs for exterior and interior uses are described in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323858

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.006

Illustrated catalogue of composition capitals and brackets, catalog no. 127, The Decorators Supply Corp., 3610-12 So. Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois

Column capitals and brackets are described for customers including Greek and Roman classics, Italian, French and modern designs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323860

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.003.005

Wood fibre carvings, catalog 129, The Decorators Supply Corp., 3610-12 So. Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois

The carvings in the catalog are reproductions of hand carved patterns and are intended for mantels, cabinets and architectural trim. There is a separate pice list dated April 1, 1992.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323862

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.016

Blotter, Goes Lithographing Company, 42 West 61st Street, Chicago, Illinois

The business has created a blotter with the locations of all military bases in the United States. Leaflets attached to the blotter describe the advertising benefits of utilizing the blotter for your business. There is an envelope with the material.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.037

Colonial Cranberry Company capital stock certificate

Blank certificate for the Colonial Cranberry Company captial stock shares at $50 par value.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323870

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.014

Sandy's on the Bridge menu

A bi-fold tan colored menu with red and black lettering. the meun has a map of Cape Cod featuring the Cape Cod Canal and the location of Sandy's along Buzzard's Bay. The menu is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323871

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.006

King Midas Sea Grill & Restaurant menu

One tan menu for King Midas Sea Grill & Restaurant in Buzzard's Bay, Mass. Also advertising dining and dancing at the Rainbow Room featuring an orchestra and live entertainment everynight.

Date: 1948

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323873

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.007

"Cape Cod Cranberries"

An illustrated booklet titled, "Cape Cod Cranberries" by James Webb. Printed by the Orange Judd Company, N.Y. in 1892.

Date: 1892

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323875

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.036

"Cape Cod's Famous Cranberry Recipes"

A booklet highlighting recipes made with Ocean Spray cranberries. The booklet is in color, with photographs.

Date: 1941

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323876

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.037

"22 Best Fresh Recipes from the Special Files of Ocean Spray's Cranberry Kitchen"

A booklet of recipes and pictures featuring Ocean Spray Cranberries from Hanson, Mass.

Date: ca. 1950

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323878

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.038

"Cape Cod Cookery Bourne Junior Women's Club"

A spiral bound cookbook from the Bourne Junion Women's Club featuring recipes and advertisements from Cape Cod circe 1950.

Date: ca. 1950

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323879

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.039

Supplement for 1914 to Catalogue of Caproni casts, reproductions from antique, medieval and modern sculpture, made and for sale by P.P. Caproni and Brother, 1914-1920 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

In addition to classical subjects and historical figures the supplement has busts of Julia Ward Howe, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frances E. Willard.

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323881

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.035

Caproni casts, American Indians and other sculptures, by Cyrus E. Dallin, P.P. Caproni and Brother, makers of plaster reproductions of ancient and modern sculpture, 1914-1920 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has reproductions of Dallin sculptures of Native Americans and historic American women. There is a Dallin biography on page 2 of the item.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323885

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.036

Catalog, Giust Gallery, 1920 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Lino Giust's reproductions are cast in hydrocal with terra cotta, sandstone, bronze and white patina finishes. The history of Caproni and Giust reproductions is described inside the front cover. There is a separate price list with "1995" handwritten on it.

Date: 1995-1996

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323887

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.037

"1963 Tide Tables"

A 1963 tide table for the Cape Cod Canal produced by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: 1963

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323889

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.040

"1976 Tide Tables"

A 1976 tide table for the Cape Cod Canal produced by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: 1976

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323892

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.041

"1977 Tide Table"

A 1977 tide table for the Cape Cod Canal produced by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: 1977

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323893

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.042

"Cape Cod Canal 1989 Tide Tables"

A 1989 tide table for the Cape Cod Canal produced by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: 1989

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323894

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.043

"1996 Nantucket Mariner's Handbook"

A handbook containing boat basin information, Nantucket maps, and Harbor Tide Charts.

Date: 1996

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323896

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.044

"Cape Cod Canal Navigation Regulations and General Information"

for the Cape Cod Canal produced by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: 1975

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323897

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.045

"Cape Cod Canal Navigation Regulation and General Information Canal Control WUA-21"

Naval Regulations and general information for the Cape Cod Canal produced by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, New England Division.

Date: 1980

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323898

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.046

Massachusetts - Boston - General Scenic Views

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323948

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0009

The Cape Codder brochure and letter

A pamphlet including photographs and illustrations advertising the Cape Codder in Falmouth, Mass. Also accompanying the pamphlet is a form letter containing information about the site.

Date: 1931

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323958

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.013

The Terrace Gables Hotel on Cape Cod

A pamphlet advertising The Terrace Gables Hotel on Cape Cod in Falmouth Heights, Mass. The pamphlet includes pictures of the hotel's rooms, lounges, and amenities.

Date: 1942

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323959

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.014

Boston to Plymouth: Massachusetts Bay Cruises pamphlet

A pamphlet with general information and sailing schedules for the Cape Cod Steamship Company's Boston to Plymouth route.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323961

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.015

Advertisement, Adams' Fire Fender Manufactory, Bedford Street, Boston, Mass.

Samuel Adams, wire worker, manufactures, repairs and paints fenders. Customers should provide measurements with their orders.

Date: ca. 1820

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.03.01.005

Advertisement, McDonald's celebrated wringer, T.E. McDonald, manager, No. 113 Chambers Street, New York, New York

Treadwell manufactures wringers and washers. The price of the washers has been reduced "during the present exhibition of the American Institute, 1880."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.04.02.003

Trade card, F. Hayden, watch maker & gilder, No. 15 Fore Street, Boston, Mass.

Hayden repairs watches and clocks and works in silver, copper, brass and pinchbeck. Hayden is located near the drawbridge.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323965

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.041

Handbill, Franklin Music Warehouse, No. 6 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The Warehouse dealt in organs, pianofortes and other musical instruments. A separate hand written note describes the Warehouse's background and connection to the Handel and Haydn Society.

Date: 1818-11-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.065

Tile-Craft Beads, Walbead, Inc., 38 West 37th Street, New York, New York

The colors available are shown on a bead sample card. A price list has the bridge sets, mats, design paper, needles and instruction books. The third item is an order form for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323972

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.031

Gunnison Homes, Gunnison Homes, Inc., United States Steel Corporation subsidiary, New Albany, Indiana

The process for working with a Gunnison dealer is described in detail. Eight floor plans are shown for potential customers. A customer letter, dated June 20, 1947, is included in the envelope.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323976

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.149

Popponesset Beach pamphlet

One pamphlet advertising Popponesset Beach Tourist Camp and cottages. Includes illustrations and map.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323975

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.016

Park Beach Hotel pamphlet

A pamphlet advertising the Park Beach Hotel on the South Shore of Cape Cod in 1942. The pamphlet includes illustrations, pictures, and a map of the hotels amenities, things to do, and location.

Date: 1942

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323978

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.017

Letterhead, Liberty Ready Cut Homes, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Michigan

The letter informs the customer that a capable carpenter can erect a Liberty Home. A business envelope is enclosed.

Date: 1947-06-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323979

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.150

Ride the...Edaville Railroad pamphlet

A pamphlet advertising the Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts; includes a schedule for the 1953 season.

Date: 1953

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323980

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.018

Your house from American Houses, Inc., 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York

The houses are built to Bureau of Standards specifications and are only sold through contractors. A small card states the customer will be contacted again when the business has a distributor in the area. The brochure and card were in an envelope.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323982

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.151

Ride the Edaville Railroad pamphlet

An undated pamphlet advertising the Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts. The Edaville Railroad described as, "...the only two-foot gauge railroad on the North American Continent..." where riders pass through five miles of cranberry bogs.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323985

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.019

General Houses, Inc., Chicago Daily News Building, Chicago, Illinois

The items in the envelope are: 1)General customer letter. 2)Drawings of the exteriors of two samll houses. 3)Information sheet with title "This prefab is your baby." 4)Three large sheets with title "General Houses knows how" for the panels, the joints and the assembly.

Date: 1947-06-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323991

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.152

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