Historic New England

Wolcott, hotel, Thirty-first Street by Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The features and amenities of the Hotel Wolcott are described for potential guests.

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267426

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.001

'Tis of the home we speak, The Price-McKinlock Co., 156-160 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

The Price-McKinlock Company makes the case for incorporating pre-selected lighting fixtures into the home design process.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267425

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.014

Ultimate in lighting, catalog no. 34, The Edwin F. Guth Company, 2615 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri

The Guth Company manufactures lighting for commercial buildings. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 31 F 23."

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267428

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.015

Hotel Somerset, Commonwealth Avenue and Charlesgate East, Boston, Mass.

The Hotel Somerset is described with a list of Boston attractions. A Boston map and New England map guide the tourist to the city and Hotel.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267427

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.021

Long Trail Lodge, owned and operated by the Green Mountain Club, Sherburn Pass, Rutland, Vermont

The features and location of the Long Trail Lodge are described. A map shows the Lodge's location in relation to other Green Mountain and Vermont points of interest. The item was distributed by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267429

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.022

Edison light, vol. 2, no.1, May 1904, The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston, 3 Head Place, Boston, Mass.

Photographs of Boston businesses which have electric lighting are used to promote the Company's work. A bust of Thomas Alva Edison is shown on the front cover.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267430

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.016

Contemporary lighting coordinates by Lightolier, Lightolier Company, Jersey City, New Jersey

Pendant lighting designs created by Lightolier are described in the item. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 31-F-23/Brochure No. 62A."

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.017

Cutlery

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267432

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.001

Art Metal Adjustable Fluorescent Worklite, designed and manufactured by The Art Metal Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Specifications for the desk lamp are described in the circular. The item has a label from the "Building reporter" published by the Architectural Forum.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267433

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.018

Lighting completely planned, another architectural lighting design presented by the Lamp Department, General Electric, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

Theodore Criley, Jr., architect, has lighting designs for the postwar home using GE products.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.019

Glassware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267435

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002

Magazine of light, vol. 15, no. 5, 1946, architects edition, Lamp Department, General Electric Company, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

The issue covers the new GE Lighting Institute and articles on the connection between lighting and sales. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. 31-F."

Date: 1946-10-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267436

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.020

Kitchens, appliances and cookware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267437

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003

Magazine of light, vol. 15, no. 4, architects ed., Lamp Department, General Electric Company, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

Flash photography is highlighted in the issue. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. 31-F."

Date: 1946-09-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267438

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.021

Incandescent lighting, catalog 153, The Art Metal Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Lamp and lighting fixtures are described with a price list. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File 31F2."

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267440

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.022

Details of Dining Room, (This Drawing Supercedes No. 15), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 15, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-15

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

GUSN: 267441

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.028

Wood Paneling in Library, Revised From Drawing No. 13, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase at Brookline, Mass., Mar. 17, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-08

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

GUSN: 267442

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.029

Section A-A, undated

A sheet for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase's residence in Brookline entitled Section A-A, possibly unfinished.

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

GUSN: 267443

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.030

Revised Second Floor Plan, Mr. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 3, 1929

1 plan : graphite and colored pencil on trace

Date: 1929-09-03

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

GUSN: 267444

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.031

Revised Third Floor Plan, Mr. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 3, 1929

1 plan : graphite and colored pencil on trace

Date: 1929-09-03

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

GUSN: 267445

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.032

Unfinished floor plan on trace, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267446

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.033

Second Floor Plan, undated

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267447

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.034

Unfinished sketch on trace, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 sketch : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267448

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.035

Untitled floor plan on trace, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 floor plan : graphite and colored pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267449

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.036

Detail of Radiator Casings, Mrs. Talbot C. Chase House, March 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-03-20

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

GUSN: 267450

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.037

Furnishings for summer homes, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

Furniture sets for different areas of the summer home are described such as the terrace, living room, library, guest room and maid's room. Jordan Marsh has a free interior decorators' service for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267451

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.062

Catalog, Paine's Furniture Company, Canal, Market and Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Detailed drawings show the range of furniture pieces available from Paine's. The front and back covers are missing with the catalog starting on page 3. Page 4 has an illustration of the Manufacturing Department.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267452

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.063

Paine's Furniture Company, Canal, Market and Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Furniture items carried by the business are shown in detailed drawings with descriptions and prices. A first floor salesroom and staircase is shown on page 96.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267453

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.064

Pottery and china

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267459

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004

Radios and clocks

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267461

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005

Tea, Sleeper's Tea Warehouse, 102 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island

The history and importance of tea is given with descriptions and prices of tea sold by Sleeper's Tea Warehouse in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267462

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.006

With wishes for a happy Easter, Maple Grove Candies, Inc., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Descriptions and prices of candy gift boxes are provided in the brochure.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267463

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.007

Vermont Maple Products Co-Operative Exchange, Inc., Essex Junction, Vermont

The letter is from the company's sales manager and thanks the receiver for buying their products and advises them to order the company's new Maple Hearts. The Exchange's order form lists syrup, sugar, candy and cakes. The second order form is from Maple Grove Candies, Inc.

Date: 1926-03-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267464

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.008

Order form, Maple Grove Candies, Inc., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Descriptions and prices for candies and other maple products made and sold by the business.

Date: 1925-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267465

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.009

Notepad for "The Nautilus" guest home, Marblehead, Mass., undated

A small, matchbook-sized pad of paper from "The Nautilus" guest home at 68 Front Street in Marblehead, Mass. "The Nautilus" served sandwiches, waffles and dinners and described itself as "A Discriminating Place For Discriminating People." On the back of the notepad is an optical illusion.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267468

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.034

Catalogue of fine teas, imported in the Ship Zenobia, &c. &c., for sale at auction on Friday, 20th August, 1847, at ten o'clock at McCullough's Sales Room, corner of Maiden-Lane and Front Street, by L.M. Hoffman & Co., L.M. Hoffman, auctioneer, Henry Spear, printer, 78 Wall Street, corner of Pearl, New York

The auction catalog lists teas and gunpowder being auctioned off by L.M. Hoffman & Co. in 1847. Handwritten notations are next to the lot entries.

Date: 1847-08-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267466

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.010

Catalogue of fine teas, imported in the Ship Yumchi, &c., for sale at auction on Wednesday, 24th March, 1847, at ten o'clock at McCullough's Sales Room, corner of Maiden-Lane and Front Street, by L.M. Hoffman & Co., L.M. Hoffman, auctioneer, Henry Spear, printer, 78 Wall Street, corner of Pearl, New York

The auction catalog lists teas and gunpowder being auctioned off by L.M. Hoffman & Co. in 1847. Handwritten notations are next to the lot entries.

Date: 1847-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267467

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.011

Good things to eat not found at every grocery store, George C. Shaw Company, Congress Square store, 585 to 591 Congress Street, Monument Square store, 7 and 9 Preble Street, Portland, Maine

Shaw is an importer, grocer and caterer. An attached note from the Company states that the catalog prices may not be accurate. The catalog introduction describes the impact of the Great War on imported goods.

Date: 1914-1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267489

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.012

Basement Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Revised Nov. 25-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-25 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267469

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.038

First Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-19 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267470

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.039

Second Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-19 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267471

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.040

Third Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-19 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267472

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.041

Section Thru Typical Window, First Floor, undated

1 section : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267473

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.042

Untitled window sketch, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, undated

1 sketch : pencil on paper

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

GUSN: 267474

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.043

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

1 sheet of details : blueprint

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

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

GUSN: 267475

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.044

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 : blueprint

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

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

GUSN: 267476

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.045

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 : blueprint

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

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

GUSN: 267477

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.046

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 : blueprint

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

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

GUSN: 267478

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.047

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 : blueprint

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

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

GUSN: 267479

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.048

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 : blueprint

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

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

GUSN: 267480

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.049

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