Historic New England

Trade card for Willimantic Six Cord Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, 1881

A young girl watches a parrot and a cat play with the thread in the card image. The product won honors in Atlanta, 1881.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268135

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.022

Trade card for Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

The image caption reads "Ye knight of ye silver thimble challenges ye world." The card verso has a poem about using the thread titled "My experience."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.023

Plain grounds, Katzenbach and Warren, Inc., 420 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The item has samples, prices, and descriptions of wallpaper made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. There are samples from the Williamsburg Restoration Commemorative Plain Color Paper Hangings. The business has offices in New York City and Chicago. There are loose cards and samples from other businesses...

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268142

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.009

Trade card for J.R. Leeson and Co., importers of Scotch Spool Linen, 298 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The spool with the stag illustration is labeled "Finlayson, Bousfield & Co. Linen Thread." R.P. Stone & Co., Centennial Store, 25 Main Street in Bangor, Maine sells the thread.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268144

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.024

Walls by Hickey, 1932 wallpapers, E.J. Hickey & Company, 450 Washington and 234 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Samples, descriptions, and prices for wallpaper made by Hickey are in the catalog. The text box on the front cover reads, "Special selection no.2, T. Bartnicki, paints, pictures and framing, 3 Bentley Street, Salem, Massachusetts." The wallpaper is distributed by T. Bartnicki. The back cover is mis...

Date: 1930-1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268147

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.010

Trade card for Brainerd & Armstrong's Spool Silk, 301 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The thread is sold by E.A. Childs in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.025

Boiseries and mural decorations in papier peint, Nancy McClelland, Inc., 15 East 57th Street, New York, New York

The pamphlet has images, descriptions, dimensions, and prices of wallpaper made by Nancy McClelland, Inc. The pamphlet also contains several advertisements for various products (furniture, radios, pianos, etc.).

Date: 1925-1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268154

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.011

South side of Beach St. near corner of Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass., March 15, 1901

Exteriror view of commercial buildings on Beach St. near the corner of Atlantic Ave., such as P. J. Haggerty Co. Wines & Liquors and John H. Kearns Dealer in Cigars & Tobacco. Billboards and signs on the buildings advertise The United States Hotel 2 blocks around the corner, and The Roessle Brewery...

Date: 1901-03-15

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268183

Ref. Code: PC009.207.009

Wall-papers old and new, exclusive designs, Nancy McClelland, Inc., 15 East 57th Street, New York, New York

Images, descriptions, dimensions and prices are given for the wallpaper designs carried by the business. The wallpaper is sold through George J. Brewing at 420 Boylston Street in Boston. The back of the catalog has advertisements for other home furnishing businesses.

Date: 1928-04-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268160

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.012

Children's drawing book, presented by The Coats Thread Co., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, undated

Sample drawings and graph lined pages provide a guide for children using the book. The American factory for Coats is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.026

Outbuildings for the estate of James W. Lane, St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), N.Y., 1916

Drawings for original outbuildings on the James W. Lane estate in Smithtown, N.Y. Buildings include entertainment structures, a teahouse, laundry and servants' buildings and an entrance gate. Garden plans also included.

Date: 1916

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

GUSN: 268162

Ref. Code: AR004.003.001.004

Schumacher hand printed foils, price list 75th anniversary collection, F. Schumacher & Co., New York, New York

Metallic wallpaper samples and prices are provided. There is a price list and envelope taped in the item from the E.C. Bondy Co., Inc., 1427 State Street, Santa Barbara, California. Some of the samples are missing from the catalog.

Date: 1965-1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268166

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.013

Trade card for Stearns' Lawrence Braid, Wright Manufacturing Co., location unknown, undated

The mohair braid is sold in stores in Boston, Chicago and New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.027

Jack Denst Designs, Inc., volume 14, 7355 S. Exchange Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Color samples with dimensions and prices are described in the catalog. The designs are distributed by the E.C. Bondy Company.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268173

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.014

Kin Gin collection, Kneedler-Fauchère, 451-461 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California

The Kin-Gin paper making process is described in illustrations in the front of the publication. Three wood samples are stapled on the first page. There is a section in the back of the item wtih imported foil paper samples and captioned photos describing the paper making process. A price list is tape...

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268179

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.015

Trade card for Eureka Spool Silk, Eureka Silk Mfg. Co., Canton, Mass., undated

A hawk chases a rabbit in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268180

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.028

Residence, garden pavilion and stable for Larz Anderson, Washington, D.C., 1903

1 set of 28 architectural drawings : 26 blueprints, 1 pencil on trace, and 1 ink on linen

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 268182

Ref. Code: AR004.004.001

Postcard for the Narragansett Machine Co., spools, Providence, Rhode Island, December 12, 1903

The Company is completing a shipment of spools to Henry Hall & Sons in Rosebank, New York. The postcard mailing stamp is an image of President William McKinley.

Date: 1903-12-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268186

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.029

Residence for Larz Anderson, Washington, D.C., 1903

1 set of 19 architectural drawings : blueprints

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 268187

Ref. Code: AR004.004.002

History of Jumbo, Kerr Dollar Brand, thread, Kerr & Co., location unknown, 1882

The card folds out to provide a history of Jumbo the elephant and his purchase by P.T. Barnum. The images promote Kerr & Company's Six Cord Cotton Thread.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268197

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.030

West side of Commercial St. near corner of Hanover St., Boston, Mass., Dec. 7, 1900.

Exterior view of businesses on Commercial street including number 426, T. G. Daley & Co. Wines & Liquors, and the next door barber shop. Billboards and signs on the building advertise Van Nostrand's P. B. Ales, Pfaff's Lager Beer, Black Ostrich Whiskey, and Smoke Electric America's best 10 cent cig...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268189

Ref. Code: PC009.207.010

Decoration for the grand ballroom and Palm Room of the Somerset Hotel, Boston, Mass., 1910-1911

Drawings for a commercial project for decoration in the grand ballroom and Palm Room of the Somerset Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1910-1911

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

GUSN: 268193

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.012

Alterations to the Somerset Club, Boston, Mass., 1892, 1910 and 1918

Alterations to the Somerset Club at 42 and 43 Beacon Street in Boston, Mass. The original architect was Alexander Parris.

Date: 1892-1918

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

GUSN: 268195

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.013

Trade card for Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, 1882

Jumbo is pulled to America by animals hitched to giant spools of Willimantic Thread. The image caption reads "Jumbo must go, because drawn by Willimantic Thread!"

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268198

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.031

Trade card for Regatta Silks, R. & H. Simon, location unknown, 1886

Regatta Silks are sold by LeBoutillier Bros., 48 E. 14th Street in New York. The image is signed Edward Moran, 1884.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268201

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.032

John Van, manufacturer of Van's improved patent wrought iron portable ranges, carving tables, hotel broilers, bake ovens, 10 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

Illustrations, descriptions, measurements and dimensions are provided for the some of the products made for commercial establishments.

Date: 1874-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268203

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.014

Letterhead for the Willimantic Linen Co. and Gold Medal Braid Co., 75 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

George A. Tarbell is the agent for the businesses in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268202

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.033

Laverne originals, 160 East 57th Street, New York, New York

The Marbalia wallpaper has bee handpainted according to the descriptions. The prices have been removed from the price list in the front of the item. Portions of some samples have been cut out. A label taped to the front cover reads "Showroom copy only." E.C. Bondy is the distributor.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268204

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.016

Modern wall decoration, The Decorative Art Journals Company, Ltd., Mosley Street, Manchester, England

The catalog contains images and descriptions of wallpapers and other wall covering materials made by several companies.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268205

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.017

New England Wall Paper Co., book no. 4, 17 Kneeland Street, Boston, Mass.

Code numbers, binder numbers and some dimensions are stamped on each sample verso.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268206

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.018

Alfred Peats prize wall paper, no. 5, New York, Boston, Chicago

Instructions and dimernsions for the wallpaper are provided on the first page. Peats is located at 27 Franklin Street in Boston.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268207

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.019

Townhouse for Arthur Little, Boston, Mass., 1890

Arthur Little created this original design for a townhouse for himself at 57 Bay State Road (2 Raleigh Street) in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1890

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

GUSN: 268208

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.014

Alterations to an unidentified townhouse, Boston, Mass., 1880s

Alterations done by Arthur Little for an unidentified townhouse, possibly at 35 or 148 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1880s

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

GUSN: 268209

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.015

Album of colonial reproductions, Thomas Strahan Company, Chelsea, Mass.

The sample descriptions provide the locations, historic houses and persons associated with the wallpaper. A brief history of wallpaper and the Strahan Company is included in the foreword. Strahan no. 7459, "Appleton," was loaned for reproduction by William Sumner Appleton. The Company has showrooms ...

Date: 1938-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268210

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.020

Album of colonial reproductions, Thomas Strahan Company, Chelsea, Massachusetts

The sample descriptions provide the locations, historic houses and persons associated with the wallpaper. A brief history of wallpaper and the Strahan Company is included in the foreword. Strahan no. 7459, "Appleton," was loaned for reproduction by William Sumner Appleton.

Date: 1948-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268211

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.021

Wood mantels, interior and exterior finish, in stock and to order, J.W. Bailey & Sons Co., 14 Charlestown Street, Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass.

Mantel styles are displayed in the catalog. There are two photographs of interior finishes in the Frank H. Chamberlain residence, Dorchester and one photograph of the reception hall in the Willard L. Bailey residence, Reading. The cover title reads "Effective interiors." There is a separate price li...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268222

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.019

This is the last reminder that during the hot days your customers will appreciate a dainty, cooling fan like this, free with Bissell Sweepers, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

The business offers a free Japanese hand fan and other items with the purchase of a carpet sweeper.

Date: 1914-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268229

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.004

Partnership agreement between Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne, April 30, 1890

This six-page document outlines the parameters under which Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne became the architecture firm of Little and Browne. "The said parties agree to become partners as architects from the first day of May 1890, subject to the conditions herein contained [...]." The ty...

Date: 1890-04-30

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 268234

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.002

Exclusive wall papers for 1927, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, dimensions and prices are provided for the samples. Some pages are missing in the item. The numbering jumps from 88 to 101.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268235

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.022

Correct wall papers, season 1920, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, dimensions and prices are provided for the samples. A female paperhanger demonstrates how to do the work in the photographs. The front and back covers are missing.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268236

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.023

Correct wall papers, season 1926, Montgomery Ward & Co., Baltimore, Maryland

Descriptions, dimensions and prices are provided for the samples. Paint, moldings and varnish are also described in the catalog. Text on the front cover reads, "See how they look on the wall." The item has a separate order form.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268237

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.024

Wall paper samples, season 1920, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, dimensions, prices and moldings accompany each sample. Wallpaper supplies are described in the catalog. An illustration of the wall paper factory is inside the back cover. The images are from pages 1, 2 and 3 in the catalog.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268242

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.025

Color-perfect wallpaper, 1938 wall decorating guide, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

The wallpaper colors and designs are based on 1938 fashions. The catalog has instructions for measuring and hanging wallpaper. Tools that will assist in hanging wallpaper are also featured.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268243

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.026

Wall paper samples, season 1927, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268246

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.027

Wall paper sample book, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, prices and dimensions are provided for each sample. Moldings, paint and supplies are included for customers. There is a separate order form blank and a loose wall paper sample. The front and back covers are missing.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268249

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.028

Three unidentified maids standing in front of a building in the South End, Boston, Mass., undated

Photograph of three maids in the South End of Boston. One is standing on the stoop of a building; the other two stand below her on the sidewalk. They are wearing aprons and two of them wear caps.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 268251

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.7650.0100.002

Wall paper samples, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, prices and dimensions are provided for each sample. Moldings, paint and supplies are included for customers. The running title in the bottom margin is "Wall paper sample book" in the first 24 pages of the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268252

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.029