Historic New England

Paper dolls for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey

1)Five paper dolls with "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton Factory, Newark, New Jersey" on the verso. 2)Three dolls with the text "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton is the best for hand and machine sewing. Clark's O.N.T. Darning Cotton, Marshall & Co. Linen Threads, Milward's Helix Needles." 3)Unmatched paper d...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.064

Paper doll, J. & P. Coats' Spool & Crochet Cottons, location unknown

The doll has a coat with purple sleeves, fur trim and a fur muff. Text on the verso reads "There are five dolls in this set to be obtained only from dealers in J. & P. Coats' Cottons."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.065

Paper dolls, Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

The girl's paper doll has a blue and white dress. The boy's paper doll has a green jacket and knickers outfit. Text on the verso reads "Willimantic Thread. Highest awards at N.O. Exhibition 1885."

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.066

Paper doll for Boraxine, substitute soap, Larkin Soap Mfg. Co., Buffalo, New York, undated

The doll has a yellow jumper over a white blouse. She wears black shoes and stockings. Text reads "Boraxine a laundry luxury."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.034

Claflin-Richards House, Wenham, Mass

A collection of architectural photographs of the Claflin-Richards House in Wenham, Massachusetts, taken by Peter Zaharis of Ipswich. Photographs were taken on various dates in February 1954. 51 black-and-white photographs ( 8 1/2 x 10") in mylar sleeves and bound in a leather album. Collection i...

Date: 1954

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322985

Ref. Code: PC009.288

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool. Stamped text on the verso reads "Mrs. A.J. Barney, dealer in millinery and fancy goods, Odd Fellows Block, Hillsboro Bridge, New Hampshire."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.067

Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., postcard, Boston, Mass.

A train approaches the Forbes printing factory postcard image. The postmark on the card verso is dated November 2, 1910.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.036

Mosher Books, Thomas B. Mosher, Portland, Maine

Poetry series printed by Mosher are offered for sale along with volumes of "The bibelot." A loose order form is included.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322988

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.021

Massachusetts - Newton - Hammond House, Edmund C. - 35 Groveland Street

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 322989

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2050.0175

Massachusetts - Manchester - Villa Crest

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 322992

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0245

Interior cabin looking forward, Diamond Shoal Lightship, #72

The cabin has a dining table with five chairs. A serving cabinet is against the far wall which has a clock and barometer.

Date: 1901-01-22

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 323017

Ref. Code: PC047.02.3120.11931.001

Camp Ken-Jocketee, a camp for girls in the hills of Orange County, Vermont, twenty-first season 1933, South Strafford, Vermont

Photographs and descriptions of camp facilities and activities are provided in the item. Two application forms are attached inside the back cover. Text on the cover reads "Beyond the multitude."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323018

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.027

Summer advertising, advertising fans, Porter & Bainbridge, 33 Beekman Street, New York, New York

Text on the circular reads "We take pleasure in calling the attention of the trade to our new and artistic designs of advertising fans."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.001.01.03.004

Billhead for William D. Ticknor, booksellers, importers and publishers, 135 Washington corner of School Street, Boston, Mass.

The boxed text below the illustration lists the types of books carried by the firm. The business premises can be seen in the illustration. This item was pulled from Scrapbook #26.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.01.007

Catalog, gifts, antique reproductions, collectibles, home furnishings, Upper Deck ltd., 10 Pequod Rd., Fairhaven, Mass.

There is a separate order form and a sheet describing a freight special for customers.

Date: 2016-2017

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323078

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.035

Lighting fixtures, book #7174, 1st edition, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog covers wrought iron chandeliers, iron and wood brackets and exterior post lanterns and Japanese stone lanterns. The illustrations are by Andrew D. Crowell, Sr. The item was printed by The Rand McNally Publishing Co., New York, New York. This title is one of the "Architectural handbook se...

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.052

Towle's fall program 1966, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

The catalog has save-by-the-set promotions for silverware, Diala Pens, Contessina Jewelry and silverware chests.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323186

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.027

Towle's spring program 1967, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

Stainless steel patterns are described in the catalog. Towle's Spanish Provincial Sterling pattern is described in two brochures, a publicity release, and radio scripts. There are two additional loose sheets.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323187

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.028

Towle's spring program 1968, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

Tableware items for Mother's day and Father's day are described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323188

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.029

Towle's spring programs 1970 and 1969, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

The catalog features the Queen Elizabeth I silverware pattern and pewter and plated holloware.

Date: 1969-1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.030

Towle's fall program 1972, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

There are price lists and descriptions for various patterns offered by Towle. There are three loose items in the catalog. One sheet is titled "Towle's Plated Flatware Newspaper Co-operative Advertising Plan, 3 January 1972 through 31 December 1972." One sheet is headed "Plated Flatware Cooperative A...

Date: 1972

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323190

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.031

Garden ornaments, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog has fountains, stone sculptures, figurines, birdbaths, gazeboes, urns, gates, sundials, lighting fixtures and equipment for garden ornaments. The replacement and restoration of the Old North Church weathervane was done by Kenneth Lynch & Sons after the 1954 hurricane. Photographs of the ...

Date: 1974

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323191

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.010

Deck House plans, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

This is the Deck House portfolio of eight contemporary house models. Maps and directions to three model homes are included. The information on two loose sheets provide an overview and questionnaire for prospective customers.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323192

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.133

Deck House concept, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

The Deck House system creates a custom-built house using some components which are manufactured and pre-assembled in the company factory. There is a loose business envelope included.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323193

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.134

Deck House model home, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

Specifications and descriptions for the model home are provided. The back cover lists awards won by the firm 1962-1964.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323194

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.135

Conservatory collection by Deck House, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

The features, specifications and floor plans for the passive solar system houses are described.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323196

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.136

Garden ornaments, general wholesale catalog for the trade, #2066, desk copy, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut

The catalog has garden sculptures, figurines, borders, boxes, birdbaths, urns and wrought iron furniture. Text at the top of the front cover reads, "International collection."

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323197

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.011

Breck's, everything for farm, garden & lawn, 1931, Breck's, 85 State Street, Boston & Lexington, Mass.

The business carries flower, vegetable and crop seeds, fruit seeds, fertilizers and farm and garden tools.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323204

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.022

Catalogue of the Johnson-Washburn Co., dealers in iron pipe, fittings and supplies for users of steam, gas and water heating apparatus, 87-93 Haverhill Street, Boston, Mass.

There is an extensive index to the hardware items carried by the business. Text on the front cover reads, "Excel catalogue A."

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323205

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.024

Home owners' catalogs, F.W. Dodge Corporation, 119 West Fortieth Street, New York, New York

Appliances, windows, heating systems and interior design are among the home topics covered in the catalogs. Text on the title page reads "Designed to serve those who are planning their own homes as a guide, a reference work and a valuable practical aid in the selection of building materials, equipme...

Date: 1945

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323207

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.020

Beacon Hill collection inspired by the early designers & craftsmen of the eighteenth century who created & made furniture of lasting beauty in keeping with the graceful living of the times, 2nd edition, Paine Furniture Company, Stuart and Arlington Streets, Boston, Mass.

Furniture pieces for living rooms and bedrooms are shown in photographs with descriptions and dimensions. The cover title reads "Beacon Hill collection as interpreted by Paine Furniture Company of Boston, Massachusetts and made in the shadow of Beacon Hill." The catalog was designed and printed unde...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323208

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.111

Leisure living, Grossman's Quality Crafted Homes, Route 128 Southeast Expressway, Braintree, Mass.

Twelve model houses are described with specifications and floor plans. The verso of the "Alpine" sheet provides a brief company history which celebrated its 70th anniversary 1896-1966. There is a combination business reply card and envelope.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323211

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.137

Mosaics for living, SICIS International, Ravenna, Italy

The incorporation of mosaic flooring sheets in different parts of the home is described in English and Italian text. A label on the back cover has text which reads "SICIS USA, Inc., 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY."

Date: 1999

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323214

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.016

Product detail catalog, Norco wood windows and patio doors, Norco, 811 Factory Street, Hawkins, Wisconsin

Norco window and door styles are described with images and specifications. There is a brief business history on page 3 of the catalog. The products are available from National Lumber, 5 Needham Street, Newton, Massachusetts.

Date: 2002

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323219

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.012

Illustrated catalogue of plaster ornaments, catalog no. 130, The Decorators Supply Corp., manufacturers, 3610-12 So. Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois

Patterns of cast ornamental plaster such as capitals, carvings, cornices and grilles are shown for residences and public buildings.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323225

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.017

Houses, camps and equipment, as prefabricated by Hodgson, E.F. Hodgson Co., 1108 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston and 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York

The catalog has houses and outdoor buildings such as play houses, bird houses, animal housing and greenhouses available from E.F. Hodgson. Prices are given with descriptions, photographs and floor plans. The business address in Boston is at 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue. There is an outdoor exhibit...

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322200

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.127

Hodgson portable houses, E.G. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.

The structures shown in the catalog include houses, playhouses, livestock buildings and clubhouses. Hodgson has a factory and outdoor exhibit in Dover, Massachusetts. The New York show room is in the Craftsman Bldg., 6 East 39th Street, corner 5th Avenue, New York City. The item has a double page ph...

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322201

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.128

Catalog, Springfield Portable House Company, 50 Church Street, New York, New York

The busines manufactures all types of portable structures such cottages, garages, schoolouses, clubhouses and hunters' camps. There is a photograph of the factory in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322219

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.129

Brochure for Shoppell's modern houses, no. 2, April 1886, Co-operative Building Plan Association, 191 Broadway, New York, New York

The brochure describes a new book of modern houses and carriage houses available to customers. It contains floor plans and full descriptions.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322220

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.015

Pennsylvania Fireproofing Company, general office, Erie, Pennsylvania; factory, St. Marys, Pennsylvania

The item has photographs of residential houses and commercial buildings using the Company's fireproofing tile. There are commercial buildings on Boston's Fish and Commonwealth Piers,and residences in Brookline and Newton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322229

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.004.011

Catalogue of practical books on architecture, building, carpentry, drawing and painting, Wm.T. Comstock, publisher, 23 Warren Street, New York, New York

The item describes books on architectural drawing, carpentry, interior decoration, masonry and sanitation.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322266

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.016

Illustrated catalogue of books on architecture, carpentry & building, builder's level, etc., pocket edition, no. 19, July 1881, William T. Comstock, architectural designer & publisher, P.O. Box 560, 194 Broadway, New York, New York

Books and manuals on architecture, building plans, art, drawing, carpentry and church architecture are described. Comstock is the successor to Bicknell & Comstock.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322267

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.017

Spring announcement catalogue of books on architecture, carpentry and building, painting and decoration, Wm. T. Comstock, publisher, 23 Warren Street, New York, New York

Books on architecture, perspective, masonry, inteior decoration, stair building, foundations and alphabets are described.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322268

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.018

Circular for Palliser's American cottage homes, 2nd edition, Palliser, Palliser & Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut and 24 East 42nd Street, New York, New York

The new publication is described as having "50 designs of modern low priced cottages and workingmen's homes" and 260 drawings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322269

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.019

Brochure for Hussey's national cottage architecture, Orange Judd Co., 245 Broadway, New York, New York

The design plates for the title are described in detail. The verso has a list of other architectural titles with prices. The publisher has a new illustrated catalogue of rural books for the farm, garden and household.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322270

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.020

New England homes of concrete construction, Edison Portland Cement Company, sales office, Post Office Square Building, Boston, Mass.

The item has photographs of houses in Massachusetts built with the concrete. The manufacturing process is described. The cover title reads" Architectural possibilities of concrete construction in New England homes made of Editson Portland Cement."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322273

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.010

Fête Champêtre at the laying of the corner-stone of the new piggery at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass., Saturday, June 19, 1875

The broadside describes a festival, created by William Emerson Baker at his Baker Estate, to celebrate a new pig house. It was meant to coincide with the Bunker Hill Centennial.

Date: 1875-06-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322398

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.01.01.003

Billhead for H. & G.W. Lord, manufacturers of nets, seines and twines, 111 Commerial Street, Boston, Mass.

There is an illustration of the business premises on the billhead. Lord carries steamed tarred rope, corks, leads and cedar buoys. The business was established in 1867.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322433

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.007