Historic New England

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Three children carry a fourth child in a chair. The Company has principal offices in New York, Boston, Chicago and St. Louis.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267290

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.019

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The text in the mirror reads "Coming events cast their shadows before." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267292

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.020

Trade cards for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The text in the mirror reads "Coming events cast their shadows before." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267293

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.021

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. and 30 Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The image caption reads "Reflections." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267294

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.022

Color furniture in the home, Heywood-Wakefield Company, Boston, Mass.

Products manufactured by the business include baby carriages, doll carriages, folding chairs, juvenile furniture, motor bus seats, reed and fibre furniture, steam and electric car seats and theatre chairs. A drawing of the Company factory is inside the brochure.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267295

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.059

American Home blue print pattern #2010, dry sink, Dorothy Lambert Trumm, American Home Publishing Company, New York, New York

American Home magazine published furniture blue prints. A photograph of the finished dry sink hutch is on the outside of the folded blueprint. The blueprint lists the materials needed and the instructions for completion.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267299

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.060

Trade cards for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Reflections." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.023

Trade card for the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., 594 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A family stands on their porch while their Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine is unloaded from the cart.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.024

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "The Monkey and the Cat's Paw." Leavitt & Brant are the agents for Boston and vicinity. They are located at 409 Washington Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.025

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "The Monkey and the Cat's Paw."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.026

Illustrated catalogue and price list of the Shakers' Chairs, manufactured by the Society of Shakers, Emporium Publications, P.O. Box 539, Newton, Mass.

Shaker chairs are described with dimensions and prices. The item was originally published by R.M.Wagan, Mount Lebanon, New York.

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267301

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.061

Trade card for Wheeler & Wilson, gold medal sewing machines, 228 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

H.C. Hayden is the agent for Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.027

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A little girl uses a wall telephone in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267303

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.028

Crex Grass Rugs, Crex Carpet Company, 1134 Broadway, 212 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Crex styles and dimensions are given along with decorating tips. The mills are located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Date: 1900-1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267304

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.015

Dorothy Manners Hand Woven Rugs, The Old Colony Weavers, Germantown, Pennsylvania

Dorothy Manners Rugs can be used throughout the home in any colors the customer desires. A price list is included

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267305

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.016

Free yourself from the ball and chain of household drudgery, Congoleum Rugs, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey

Congoleum Rug patterns are shown with available sizes for use in the home.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267306

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.017

Step into the future, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc., 295 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Carpet retailers are introduced to the new Mohawk Retail Showroom, designed to appeal to customers. Space, lighting, display booths, murals and sample organization are the features described.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267307

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.018

Mohawk carpet and rug manual, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc., Amsterdam, New York

The manufacturing process at the Mohawk Carpet Mills is described in photographs and text. The photographs were done by Francis Trevett and the captions by John V. Smeallie.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267308

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.019

New fall patterns in Bird Rugs and Floor Coverings, supplement to the "Parade of patterns," Bird Floor Covering Sales Corporation, East Walpole, Mass.

The floor coverings have Bakelite to insure longer wear and easier cleaning.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.020

Borghese, an illustrated catalog, Charles Hall Inc., 3 East 40th Street, New York, New York

Text on the last page reads "Borghese is made by Niepold's Washington, D.C. and distributed to dealers throughout the United States by Charles Hall Inc." The Borghese reproductions are described with dimensions and prices.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267310

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.001

Yamanaka, December 1937, Yamanaka & Co., Inc., 424 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

Home furnishings, jewelry and clothing are described in the catalog.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267311

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.002

Distinction in home decoration and how to achieve it, by Henrietta Murdock, Upson Studio of Decoration and Color, Upson Company, Lockport, New York

Tips and recommendations on interior decoration for the average home maker.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267322

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.003

Roof Framing Plan, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267312

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.018

Details of Library, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil and ink on trace

Date: 1929-09-04 - 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267313

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.019

Details of Living Room, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil and ink on trace

Date: 1929-09-04 - 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267314

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.020

Details of Dining Room, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil and ink on trace

Date: 1929-09-04 - 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267315

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.021

Details of Main Hall, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 5, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil and ink on trace

Date: 1929-09-05 - 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267316

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.022

Details of Stair Hall & Staircase, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 6, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil and ink on trace

Date: 1929-09-06 - 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267317

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.023

Details of Second Floor Corridor, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 6, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil and ink on trace

Date: 1929-09-06 - 1929-10-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267318

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.024

Details of Stair Hall (Revised From Drawing No. 17), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Revised Feb. 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-20

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267319

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.025

Details of Main Hall (Revised From Drawing No. 16), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 23, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-23

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267320

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.026

Details of Second Floor Corridor (Revised From Drawing No. 18), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 8, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-08

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267321

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.027

Treasure house of never before rooms and how to do them! Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey

Tips and suggestions for decorating the home with Nairn Congoleum are described.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267323

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.004

Our spring list, published by Ehrich Bros., Eighth Avenue, 24th and 25th Streets, New York, New York

The home furnishings sold by Ehrich include upholstery fabric, china, glassware, linens, stoves, gardening tools and hand held cooking aids.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267324

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.005

Trade card for Chas. A. Warren & Co., general agents for the Stewart Sewing Machines, No. 4 Bond Street, New York, New York, undated

The Company is a dealer in attachments and needles in addition to sewing machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267329

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.029

Trade card for Singer Sewing Machines, 34 Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The Elizabeth, New Jersey factory is shown in the card image. A.R. Sawyer is the agent for the Lawrence, Massachusetts office located at No. 244 Essex Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267331

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.030

Standard color matchstick drape samples for Bailey and Weston, Inc., Boston, Mass.

The colors included are red, dark green, light green, light brown, yellow, white and grey.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267334

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.006

Trade card for Johnson, Clark & Co., New Home Sewing Machines, Orange, Mass., undated

The fox sews his tail on using a Light-Running Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267336

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.031

How to put the win in windows, Dennison Manufacturing Co., Framingham, Mass.

Instructions and suggestions for using crepe paper in window displays.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267340

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.007

Trade card for Johnson, Clark & Co., New Home Sewing Machines, Orange, Mass., undated

The machines are sold through W. Hager & Company, agents, 199 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267337

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.032

Trade card for Johnson, Clark & Co., New Home Sewing Machines, Orange, Mass., undated

The machines are sold through W. Hager & Company, agents, 199 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267342

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.033

Cretonne solves the problem, a manual of interior decoration with special emphasis on the selection, use and care of Puritan cretonnes, by Rosalie Norton, 3rd edition, published by F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 322 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

Suggestions for using cretonne draperies in various rooms in the home, including making slipcovers and lamp shades with the fabric. There is a separate brochure "Puritan paper patterns for making home draperies," inside the manual.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267344

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.007

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

A child plays with a hoop in the driveway of the "New Home," in the card image. Hough & Rumney are the agents for selling the sewing machines in Boston and vicinity. They are located at 576 Washington Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267345

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.034

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., 1887

The branch offices and dealers throughout the United States are listed on the card verso. A local dealer is J.F. Chaffin, pianos and organs, located at 157 Main Street in Fitchburg. The firm of Hough & Rumney are general dealers in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267346

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.035

Quaker Curtains, Quaker Lace Co., H.G. Munger & Co., Inc., Herkimer and New York City, New York

Actual home settings are shown with Quaker Lace curtains. Interior decorators working in fashion and home magazines provide quotes on some of the styles included.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267348

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.008