Historic New England

Dog sitting at table, location unknown, undated

A dog sits on a chair at a laid table with a woman standing in the background.

Collection: Mary H. Northend photographic collection, 1904-1926

GUSN: 197366

Ref. Code: PC034.TMP.211

View of the Old Waterwheel, Weston, Mass.

This photograph shows a side view of the Old Waterwheel in Weston, Massachusetts, probably taken in 1925.

Date: 1925

Collection: Sears and Cutting families papers

GUSN: 197369

Ref. Code: MS026.TMP.006

Advertisement for Fairbank's Gold Dust Washing Powder, location unknown, October 1922

Directions for using the cleanser in the bathroom are included. The advertisement is from the October 1922 issue of "The Ladies Home Journal."

Date: 1922-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197370

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.008

Advertisement for Bon Ami, cleaner, The Bon Ami Company, New York, New York, March 1924

The uses of Bon Ami, in cake or powder form, are listed.

Date: 1924-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197371

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.009

Advertisement for Eureka Vacuum, Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company, Detroit, Michigan, undated

The product features are described in the ad. The Company has an office at 12 West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197372

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.012

Advertisement for the Whittall Rug, M.J. Whittall Associates, Worcester, Mass., September 13, 1925

Customers can write for a color illustrated catalog from Whittall Associates.

Date: 1925-09-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197374

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.010

Advertisement for Simmons beds, mattresses, springs, The Simmons Company, 1347 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, November 15, 1923

The furnishings in the image are based on colonial and New England designs. Simmons has an office in Montréal, Canada.

Date: 1923-11-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197375

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.011

Advertisement for the Crane Company, plumbing fixtures, 636 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, April 1923

Plumbing supplies for the bathroom, kitchen or laundry are described in the advertisement.

Date: 1923-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197376

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.004

Advertisement for the Crane Company, plumbing, 636 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, September 1922

Crane maintains branches and warehouses in eighty-three cities in the United States and Canada.

Date: 1922-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197377

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.005

Advertisement for the Crane Company, plumbing, 636 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, September 1922

Crane has been in business since 1855 and can equip private homes and large office buildings. The advertisement is from the September 1922 issue of "Country Life."

Date: 1922-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197378

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.006

Advertisement for the Crane Company, plumbing, 636 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, December 17, 1925

A combined sink and laundry tub is described for a small apartment or bungalow. The advertisement is from the December 17, 1925 issue of "Life."

Date: 1925-12-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197379

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.007

Advertisement for Nairn Gold Seal Inlaids, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Philadelphia, New York, Boston, February 1926

Linoleum patterns are shown in the advertisement.

Date: 1926-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197380

Ref. Code: EP001.02.TMP.013

Pope & Cottle sectional not portable garages, Pope & Cottle, Revere, Mass., undated. All-wood garages

Garages with gable and hip roofs are shown in the illustrations

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197385

Ref. Code: EP001.07.TMP.006

Billhead for John Ballard & Co., Carpet Warehouse, No. 32 Marlboro St., Boston, Mass., dated December 4, 1806

James Duncan purchased carpeting and borders from the dealer.

Date: 1806-12-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197386

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.01.01.01.028

Grand ascension of the Miller tabernacle! Miller in his glory, saints and sinners in one great conglomeration! location unknown, October 1844

The bottom of the sheet reads "Fulfillment of the prophecy, here endeth the end of the world and the Grand Tableaux October 22d 1844."

Date: 1844-10

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 197390

Ref. Code: GC002.03.0100.001

Christmas card, featuring a floral design, undated

A Christmas card, depicting a flower. Inscription reads: "A Bright and Cheery Christmas."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197391

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.014

Christmas card, featuring flowers and insets of a butterfly and fish, 1880

A Christmas card with Asian-inspired depictions of a butterfly, fish and flowers. In the upper left hand corner, the card reads: "Merry Christmas."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197392

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.015

Christmas card, showing a dog and holly, undated

A palette-shaped Christmas card with a string, presumably for hanging up depicting a dog and holly. Card reads: "With Best Christmas Wishes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197393

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.016

Christmas card, showing daffodils and ship painting, undated

Fringed christmas card depicting a picture of a ship at sea on top of daffodils. Card reads: "The Season's Greetings."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197394

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.017

Christmas card, showing a rose in a vase, undated

Christmas card with purple and white fringe, depicting a rose in a vase that reads: "May Christmas be joyful and the New Year increase your happiness."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197395

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.018

Christmas card, showing a little girl with stocking, 1887

A Christmas card depicting a small blond girl in a nightgown holding a red stocking. There are also flowers going across the bottom. Card reads: "A Merry Christmas to you!"

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197397

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.019

Christmas card, with leaf and berry design, undated

A leaf-shaped Christmas card with a leaf and berry design which reads: "With Sincere Wishes for a Happy Christmas."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197398

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.020

Christmas card, showing a kitten and holly, undated

Christmas card depicting a kitten with a blue ribbon around its neck and holly. Card reads: "With best Christmas wishes," and is inscribed "For Dear Theodore from Cousin Marie (?)"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197399

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.021

Christmas card, depicting a yellow chick, undated

Christmas card with a yellow chick which reads: "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" Inscription reads: "To Theodore with Aunt Lizzie's Love."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197400

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.022

Christmas card, showing dog with a card in its mouth, undated

Fringed Christmas card depicting the head of a dog holding a card in its mouth. The card reads: "With Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197401

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.023

Christmas card, showing two pugs in the woods, undated

Christmas card depicting two pugs wearing blue capes in a wooded area. Card reads: "Winged bliss may Christmas fly, so we wish my pugs and I." Inscribed on the reverse " To Theodore from Cousin Charlotte."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197402

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.024

Christmas card, showing owls in a winter scene, undated

Christmas card depicting two owls in flight in winter. Card reads: "True Happiness Be Thine This Christmas Day."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197403

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.025

Christmas card verso, W. Hagelberg, Berlin, undated

The handwritten message at the top reads "Carrie with love cousin Charlotte." The Christmas card verse is by E.E. Griffin.

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 197404

Ref. Code: MS014.TMP.005

Christmas card, with flowers, 1880

Christmas card with flowers at opposite corners which reads: "Once more a Christmas greeting do I send, This year to thee, my dear and valued friend!" diagonally across. Inscribed on the reverse "With a very Merry Xmas from your loving MRB! 1880"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197405

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.026

Christmas card, showing a scene by a creek, undated

Christmas card depiciting a scene by a creek or stream flowing under a bridge with fishing gear on the bank. Card reads: "A Merry Christmas To You." Inscribed on the reverse "For Mr. Eastman with best wishes from MRB(?)

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197406

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.027

Christmas card, showing a sparrow and carnations, undated

Christmas card depicting a sparrow standing amidst red carnations. Card reads: "With a Heartfelt Christmas Greeting."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197407

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.028

Christmas card, showing small girls dressed for winter, 1887

Christmas card depicting a group of small girls in coats, hats and boots and one with a muff. Card reads: "A Hearty Christmas To You All!"

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197408

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.029

Christmas card, with flowers on black background, undated

Christmas card depicting blue flowers around a card which reads: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197409

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.030

New Year's card, showing a boy with a drum and dog, undated

New year card depicting a boy in a suit holding on a drum and wearing a hat which appears to be made of paper. He is pointing at a dog standing on its hind legs wearing a red ribbon around its neck, a pope's hat and holding a walking stick. Card reads: "A Happy New Year to You."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197410

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.031

New Year's card, showing a baby in a top hat, undated

New year card with a baby doffing a white top hat. Card reads: "With smiles, I wish my friends so dear, And all they love, 'A Bright New Year!'"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197411

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.032

Child standing holding an umbrella, location unknown, undated

A young child, wearing an overcoat, holds an umbrella while looking at a small bird.

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 197412

Ref. Code: MS014.TMP.004

Covers for "The holiday guest," C.W. Calkins & Co., publishers, 286 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

The front and back covers for the children's book "The holiday guest" have a Christmas greeting on the front and a New Year's greeting on the verso.

Date: 1880

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 197413

Ref. Code: MS014.TMP.003

"Cooking for invalids" from the "Literary recipe book" of Amelia Bradley Little, 1882

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Date: 1882

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197415

Ref. Code: MS016.17.001.001.001

Peppermints page from the "Literary recipe book" of Amelia Bradley Little (wife of Daniel N. Little)

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Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197416

Ref. Code: MS016.17.001.001.002

Christmas card, showing a sleigh in winter, undated

Christmas card depictinga sleight in sepia tones. Card reads: "Season's Greetings" and is inscribed "with love, K. C. Longlands."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197417

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.033

Christmas card, showing a winter scene, undated

Christmas card depicts a group of buildings with snow on the roofs and a bunch of ivy in the foreground. Card reads: "A Merry Christmas" and reverse is inscribed "Wishing you a happy Christmas, M. H."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197418

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.034

Christmas card, showing small children framed with holly, undated

A Christmas card depicting the heads of five small children with holly branches framing the image. Card reads: "A Jolly Christmas" and is inscribed on the reverse with "Merry Christmas Margaret."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197421

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.035

Christmas card, with a poinsettia flower, undated

Christmas card with a red poinsettia plant which reads: "With Christmas greetings and love from house to house." Inscribed within "Margaret Hyde Austin."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197422

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.036

Letter from Aunt Elizabeth to Margaret A. Little, Fitchburg, Mass., dated December 13, 1897

Aunt Elizabeth states that Margaret and "sister Amelia" will celebrate their birthdays together in a three page letter. She encloses a keepsake for Margaret's birthday.

Date: 1897-12-13

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197423

Ref. Code: MS016.22.01.001.001

Christian endeavor prayer meeting topics, 1909, First Church in Newbury, Newbury, Mass., 1909

The topics are copyrighted by the United Society of Christian Endeavor. The verso lists church officers and committees.

Date: 1909

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197426

Ref. Code: MS016.TMP.001

Interior view of the Thacher House, kitchen, Yarmouthport, Mass., undated

This interior view of the kitchen of the Thacher House, Yarmouthport, Massachusetts contains a fireplace, stove, spinning-wheel and table.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197430

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3530.0050.001

Exterior view of The Refectory, Franklin Park, Roxbury, Mass., undated

This photograph is an exterior view of The Refectory building in Franklin Park, Roxbury, Massachusetts used as a branch library of the Boston Public Library.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197431

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0420.013