Historic New England

Trade card, J. Johnson & Co., dealers in fine ready-made clothing, No. 109 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut

In the card image people watch the moon and the sailboats from the Nantucket Cliffs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 334357

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.05.026

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863-1865

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1863-1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334381

Ref. Code: PC008.02.009

Proposed Shopping Center for Rossmoor Leisure World, Monroe Township, N.J.

31 architectural drawings for a proposed shopping center for Rossmoor Leisure World in Monroe Township, New Jersey (commission 2093). Most drawings are dated and signed by Joyce, N. Parker, and R.S.B. commission states development is in Cranbury Township. Rossmoor Leisure World is actually in...

Date: 1965-1967

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334383

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2093

Rossmoor Leisure World, Monroe Township, N.J.

211 architectural drawings proposed for Rossmoor Leisure World in Monroe Township, New Jersey (commission Rossmoor). All development drawings were un-numbered by the firm, but were found with commission 2093. It is unclear as to whether the un-numbered drawings are actually part of 2093 or if it i...

Date: 1965-1967

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334384

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Rossmoor

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1866-1868

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing of an unnamed infant.

Date: 1866-1868

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334386

Ref. Code: PC008.02.010

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse cray-pas drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863-1865

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse cray-pas drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1863-1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334387

Ref. Code: PC008.02.011

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1866-1868

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1866-1868

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334388

Ref. Code: PC008.02.012

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863-1865

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1863-1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334390

Ref. Code: PC008.02.013

Leon R. Bouchard house, Marblehead, Mass.

9 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Leon R. Bourchard in Marblehead, Massachusetts (Commission 1318-A). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by E.T. and Warren Rohter.

Date: 1951

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334393

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1318

Fitz Gibbon and Crisp Inc. Trailer, Trenton, N.J.

Extremely fragile - all drawings are badly torn. Makeshift binding was made out of clear tape. Some drawings have pulled away from tape binding. 9 architectural drawings for a trailer for Fitz Gibbon and Crisp Inc. in Trenton, New Jersey (Commission i-101). Two drawings are initialed and dated...

Date: 1951

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334394

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.i-101

Walk Over Store, Boston, Mass.

Extremely fragile - all drawings are torn, some significantly. Some drawings have tape that has adhered to another part of a drawing. 20 architectural drawings, alterations included, for the Walk Over shoe store in Boston, Massachusetts (commission I-102). Some drawings are dated and signed by ...

Date: 1937

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334396

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.I-102

Lee R. Howe house, Newton, Mass.

Extremely fragile - all drawings are badly torn. Most drawings flake when handled. 15 architectural drawings for a house for Lee R. Howe in Newton, Massachusetts (Commission 206). One drawing initialed by Royal Barry Wills. No drawings dated

Date: 1928

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334398

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.206

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863-1865

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1863-1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334400

Ref. Code: PC008.02.014

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse cray-pas drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863-1865

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse cray-pas drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1863-1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334406

Ref. Code: PC008.02.015

Richard W. Schmader house, Winchester, Mass.

45 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Schmader in Winchester, Massachusetts (Commission 2316). Most drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills, John Howard, R.J.P., R.P., and D. Two story colonial with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. *Fragile* Many drawing are torn in...

Date: 1972-1973

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334410

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2316

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse cray-pas drawing, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863-1865

Reproduction of a Samuel Rowse cray-pas drawing of an unnamed woman.

Date: 1863-1865

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334407

Ref. Code: PC008.02.016

Reproduction of a portrait of General McClellan, Boston, Mass., 1862

A reproduction of a portrait of General George B. McClellan.

Date: 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334409

Ref. Code: PC008.03.001

Reproduction of a studio portrait of Jeffeson Davis, Boston, Mass., ca. 1861

Reproduction of a studio portrait of Jefferson Davis.

Date: 1861

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334411

Ref. Code: PC008.03.002

Nancy DeWitt Minus, Orleans, Mass.

43 architectural drawings for a house for Nancy DeWitt Minus in Orleans, Massachusetts (Commission 2317). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Richard Wills and S.W.M. Two story colonial with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334412

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2317

E. Raymond Corey house, Wellesley, Mass.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. E. Raymond Corey in Wellesley, Massachusetts (Commission 2318). All drawings are dated and all are signed by Ken Duprey Two story colonial with 7 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 3 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334414

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2318

Studio portrait of Annie B. Stevenson, Boston, Mass., ca. 1863

Studio portrait of Annie B. Stevenson, sitting in a chair and knitting.

Date: 1863

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334415

Ref. Code: PC008.02.017

William T. Pike house, New London, N.H.

5 architectural drawings for alterations and additons to an existing house for Dr. and Mrs.William T. Pike in New London, New Hampshire (Commission 2319). Some drawings are dated and none are signed. Alterations and additions

Date: 1972

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334417

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2319

Harry Littleton house, Londonderry, Vt.

4 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs.Harry Littleton in Londonderry, Vermont (Commission 2320). All drawings are dated and signed by R.J.P.

Date: 1972

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334419

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2320

Leo P. Convery Jr. house, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

36 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs.Leo P. Convery Jr. in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts (Commission 2322). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by N. Parker. Two story house had 3 bedrooms, 2 lavatories, and 3 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 334421

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2322

Studio portait of an unnamed man, Boston, Mass., ca. 1862-1863

Studio portait of an unnamed man, sitting on a chair next to a small table with a book on it.

Date: 1862-1863

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334422

Ref. Code: PC008.02.018

Harvey Scribner, millright and machinist, No. 325 Water Street, Gardiner, Maine

The leaflet has several shingle machine and jointers offered by the seller. One of the illustrations has been cut out from the leaflet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.007

Morse & Company, brackets, Valley Avenue, Bangor, Maine

The leaflet advertises several decorative brackets offered by the company. The leaflet shows brackets no. 15 and 20 on one side and 17 and 21 on the reverse.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335895

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.01.01.003

Morse & Company, porch columns and railings, Valley Avenue, Bangor, Maine

Leaflet advertising porch columns and railings offered by the company. The leaflet shows columns number 11 and 12 and styles K, L, and M on one side and railings 25 and 26 on the reverse.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.01.01.002

Morse & Company, no. 23 mantel, manufacturers, Bangor, Maine

The leaflet advertises a fireplace and mantel offered by the company. The leaflet indicates that the fireplace shown is number 23.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.03.01.006

Morse & Company, no. 90 mantel, manufacturers, Bangor, Maine

The leaflet advertises a fireplace and mantel offered by the company. The leaflet indicates that the fireplace shown is number 90.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.03.01.007

Morse & Company, manufacturers, no. 19 mantel, Bangor, Maine

The leaflet advertises a fireplace and mantel offered by the company. The leaflet indicates that the fireplace shown is number 19.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.03.01.008

Morse & Co., spindles, Bangor, Maine

The leaflet advertises several spindles offered by the company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335905

Ref. Code: EP001.01.008.01.01.004

Calkins & Co., manufacturers of presses for baling shavings and sawdust, Tonawanda, New York

The circular advertises presses for bailing shavings and sawdust that are offered by the company. Calkins also does custom planing, re-sawing and mouldings. There is a letterhead, dated March 1, 1891, from Calkins & Co. to Rufus Deering & Co. in Portland, Maine, which answers some questions about th...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335910

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.026

How to judge a house, report of the Subcommittee on How to Judge a House of the National Committee on Wood Utilization, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.

The report describes how to judge the quality of a house's constuction. It mostly focuses on parts of the house that are usualy made of wood, but does also look at other aspects like electrical wiring as well.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335911

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.200

From windbreak to paneled hall with illustrations from the work of Davenport-Brown Company, Somerville, Mass.

The booklet explains what makes the interior wood paneling offered by the company so good and how they are able to maintain such high quality.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335913

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.033

Long-Bell service bulletin, September, 1925, the Long-Bell Lumber Company, Kansas City, Missouri

The bulletin "is a merchandising publication for retail lumber dealers." The cover is reproduced from the cover of "Book of lawn furniture" published by the Long-Bell Lumber Company. The Company provides a retail advertising service for lumber dealers who sell Long-Bell products.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335916

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.027

Manufacture and uses of cypress, by Dr. Hermann von Schrenk, Southern Cypress Manufacturers' Association, Poydras Building, New Orleans, Louisiana; Graham Building, Jacksonville, Florida

The booklet describes the uses of cypress wood and how cypress wood is grown, cut down, and processed for use.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335918

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.021

Suggestions for painting and decorating cypress dwellings and structures with prepared paints, Henry A. Gardner, Southern Cypress Manufacturers' Association, Poydras Building, New Orleans, Louisiana; Graham Building, Jacksonville, Florida

Guidance is provided in painting cypress structures and interiors.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335920

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.022

Tidewater Cypress, U.S. government report, Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, bulletin number 95 and technical note number 173, Forest Products Laboratory, U.S. Forest Service, Washington, D.C.; Southern Cypress Manufacturers' Association, Poydras Building, New Orleans, Louisiana; Graham Building, Jacksonville, Florida

The durability and uses of tidewater cypress is described in the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335921

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.023

New England moulding patterns, 1st ed., published by the Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau, Little Rock, Arkansas

The booklet contains the dimensions and price list for various pine wood moldings that are comonly used in the lumber trade in New England. The warehouse distribution is Hawkins Lumber & Warehouse Company, Inc., 210 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The warehouses are at 66 Cambridge Street, Char...

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335924

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.024

Frantz residential garage doors, catalog 306, Frantz Manufacturing Company, Sterling, Illinois

The catalog shows doors for residental garages offered by the company.

Date: 1969, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335926

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.009

Arkansas soft pine, satin-like interior trim, soft, workable common lumber, standard moulding and grading rules, includes moulding supplement of new forms, compiled by Robert H. Brooks, Advertising, Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau, Little Rock, Arkansas

The handbook shows the shape and dimensions of moulding for pine lumber offered by the company. The cover title reads Arkansas soft pine hand book, Turgeon Brothers Wholesale Lumber in Auburn, Maine.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335929

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.025

Small colonial homes, The Architectural Guild of Small Home Design, Inc., 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The catalog shows the dimensions, floor plans, and related information about small houses in order to aid in their constuction and use.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335931

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.201

Correct woodwork for English and Norman French homes, Morgan Woodwork Organization, Chicago, Illinois

The catalogs feature appropriate woodwork for various aspects of English and French Norman style homes offered by the company. One of the catalogs was distributed though Brockway-Smith-Haigh-Lovell Co. in Boston, Mass. The front cover has text reading "A.I.A. File No. 19E."

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.021

Correct woodwork for the Spanish home, Morgan Woodwork Organization, Chicago, Illinois

The catalog features appropriate woodwork for various aspects of Spanish style homes offered by the company. The front cover has text reading "A.I.A. File No. 19E."

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335934

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.022

Schwerd quality columns, A.F. Schwerd Manufacturing Co., factory and office, 3181-3225 McClure Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The catalog features examples of and details for columns sold by the company. The columns at historic houses are used as examples. The columns at the Harvard University Business School and Law Library are displayed. A loose leaflet is included and there are order form postcards attached inside the ...

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.003.008

As built by Pope & Cottle Co., Pope & Cottle Co., Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, Mass.

The catalog features the dimensions, floor plans, and other pertinent information about prefabricated houses and buildings offered by the company. There is a loose price list in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 335938

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.202