Historic New England

Briggs & Co.'s patent transferring papers, patented for the United States of American, sole inventors and patenters, Briggs & Co., New York, New York

The book has transfer designs for embroidery projects. Text on the title page reads "A warm iron passed over the back of these papers transfers the pattern to any fabric." Designs are missing on pages 33-34, 75-78 and 117-118.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314749

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.019

Pierce fitter, 1927 edition, Pierce Butler & Pierce Manufacturing Corporation, 41 East 42nd Street, New York, New York

The business sells water and steam boilers, radiators and the hardware associated with them. The catalog has sections for engineering data, repair parts and telegraph codes for sending orders.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.021

Elm in front of Celia Thaxter Cottage, Champernowne Farm, Cutts Island, Kittery Point, Maine, 1936.

Black and white photograph of the Champernowne Elm in front of the cottage of Celia Thaxter, Champernowne Farm, Cutts Island, Kittery Point, Maine.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314752

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.1560.0020.001

View of the railroad tracks along Spruce Creek and Ten pine Road with the Hotel Pepperrell in distance, Kittery Point, Maine.

A view of Spruce Creek and the shoreline with a number of tall evergreen trees. A railroad track can be seen in the lower right corner and the Hotel Pepperrell is in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314753

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.1560.0020.002

View of great stair landing from above, Sir William Pepperrell House, Kittery, Maine

A black and white photograph of a large interior stair landing with an arched window arcross from the stairs, the Sir William Pepperrell House in Kittery, Maine. The room is furnished with wallpaper, two spinning wheels, a table and chair, mirror, artwork, cupboard, and a taxidermy owl.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314754

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0080.002

View of the front door, Sparhawk Hall, Kittery Point, Maine

One black & white close up photograph of the front door showing architectural details such as the pediment, pilaster, capital, and bullseye glass transom window, of Sparhawk Hall, Kittery Point, Maine. Two shrubs flank the door and an upper shuttered window is also visible.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 314755

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0920.0090.001

Prompter's pocket instruction book, by L. H. Elmwell, White-Smith Music Pub. Co., 516 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Instructions for dance quadrille callers is provided with diagrams for some of the pieces. The business has office in New York and Chicago. Text on the front cover reads, "Boston's Popular Prompter." The back cover is detached.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314758

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.055

Briggs' patent transferring papers, patented for the United States of America, sole inventors and patenters, Briggs & Co., New York, New York

The book has transfer designs for embroidery projects. Text on the title page reads "A warm iron passed over the back of these papers transfers the pattern to any fabric." The item contains "Village scenes" by Kate Greenaway on pages 135-140. Text stamped on the endpapers reads "John D. Clapp, desig...

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314768

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.058

Dessert lovers' handbook, Borden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, Borden, Inc.

Recipes for pies, cookies, candies, ice creams, puddings and cakes are described using the Eagle Brand Condensed Milk.

Date: 1973

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314770

Ref. Code: EP001.14.040

Maple sugar makers' guide, Leader Evaporator Co., Inc., 25 Stowell Street, St. Albans, Vermont

The item promotes Leader maple sugar making equipment. Plans for constructing a sugar house are described. Instructions for manufacturing and packing maple syrup are described along with a few recipes.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314772

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.036

Farberware better food through cooking cook book, S.W. Farber, division of LCA Corporation, 100 Electra Lane, Yonkers, New York

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and party recipes are provided using Farberware kitchen appliances.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314774

Ref. Code: EP001.14.027

Farberware Open Hearth Electric Broiler recipes, S.W. Farber, Inc., Bronx, New York

Beef, poultry and fish recipes are provided for using the Open Hearth electric broiler.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314775

Ref. Code: EP001.14.020

Shard, fragmentary messages of current interest to our clientele, volume II, no. 2, published by Carbone, 342 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

Pottery, dinnerware, lamps and large jars are featured in the issue.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314776

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.008

Century-old concern, business of Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Co., by John Connelly, Boston, Mass.

The Company history is provided from its founding in 1810 with a floor by floor description of the merchandise carried in the store at Franklin and Hawley Streets. The development of the business under Otis Norcross, Jr., who became a Boston Mayor, is described. The cover title reads "A Century of P...

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314779

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.009

Little mothers' fashion book, Dennison Manufacturing Company, 26 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

Doll clothing and craft supplies are described in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314780

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.021

Color card, Dytint for dyeing or tinting, Dytint Color Remover, Dywhite, North American Dye Corporation, Mount Vernon, New York

Colors for fabric dying are shown inside the item.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314782

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.016

Weaving with paper rope, published by Dennison Manufacturing Co., Framingham, Mass.

Instructions are provided for creating, baskets, vases, trays and lamps with crepe paper rope and wire.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314783

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.022

How to make jams, jellies, marmalades with one minute's boiling, new & tempting ways of serving them, Douglas-Pectin Corporation, Rochester, New York

The business manufactures Certo for making jams and jellies. Instructions for making jams and jellies are provided with recipe suggestions.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314785

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.037

Jewelry inspired by the state of Maine, Cross Jewelers, 570 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

The gem and stone pieces are based on the Maine landscape, wildlife and marine creatures. Text on the front cover reads, "Special advertising supplement to Downeast magazine."

Date: 1995

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314787

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003.016

Home decorator, joy of color book, 1933 edition, Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Examples of interior paint schemes for homes are illustrated in the item. Practical help in painting walls, furniture and exterior surfaces is provided by the business.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314788

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.062

S-K Wayne hand tool catalog, S-K Wayne Tools, subsidiary of Symington Wayne Corporation, Chicago, Illinois and Defiance, Ohio

Ratchets, drive sockets, wrenches and pliers are described in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314790

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.016

Mira-Spin, paint brush & roller cover spin cleaner, manufactured by Kruger Products, Fenkell P.O. Box 5582, Detroit, Michigan

Text on the cover reads "One all steel tool does many jobs by hand or electric drill." There is a loose label inside the item which has use and maintenance instructions. The label verso has the warranty.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314793

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.017

Price list number 65, 18th Century Hardware Co., hardware for antique furniture, 319 East Main Street, Ligonier, Pennsylvania

The price list contains such items as drawer pulls, hinges, andirons and door knockers. A loose order form is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314794

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.015

Care of wood floors, Rogers Stainfloor Finish, Detroit White Lead Works, Detroit, Michigan

The pamphlet provides advice on applying the finish to different conditions of wood floors for the best results.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314797

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.014

History of Perry's Tropical Nut House, Belfast, Maine

This tourist destination developed from a pecan store to a gift shop with candies and curiosities.

Date: ca. 1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314800

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.038

Belmont presents tomorrow's space age appliance today for your present homeor a new home, Belmont Mfg. Co., New Hartford, Connecticut

The built-in vacuum cleaning system described in the pamphlet can be installed in less than an hour.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314802

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.005

Dries softer than a summer breeze! RCA Whirlpool Automatic Dryer, owner's manual and warranty, Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan

The manual has instructions for the settings, drying tips and a fabric chart. There are three loose items: 1)Registration post card, 2)Warranty certificate, 3)Automatic dryer installation instructions.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314804

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.053

Your guide to more enjoyable more efficient washdays, RCA Whirlpool home appliances, owner's manual and warranty, Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan

The manual has instructions for the settings, laundering techniques and a fabric chart. There are three loose items: 1)Registration post card, 2)Warranty certificate, 3)Automatic washer typical installation instructions.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314805

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.054

How to enjoy your portable television by RCA Victor, Radio Corporation of America, RCA Victor Television Division, Camden, New Jersey

The settings, tuning and use of antennas is explained to new owners.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314807

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.055

Standard Electric Time systems, catalogue no. 35, The Standard Electric Time Co., Springfield, Mass.

The Company manufactures and distributes clocks for schools, businesses, factories and train stations. The item is a photocopy of the original.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.011

Woven floor covering, retail sales manual, published by Mohawk Carpet Mills, Amsterdam, New York

The manufacturing process for different types of carpets is described in the manual. Motifs in carpet design and furniture periods are explained through text and a chronology. There is a section on how to handle complaints for sales personnel.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314810

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.021

Retailer's 1921 trade-mark directory, Shoe retailer, supplement to the issue of March 19, 1921, volume 118, no. 12, The Shoe Retailer Co., 166 Essex Street, Boston, Mass.

The supplement is an alphabetical list of the trade names and brands of shoes and leather used by U.S. shoe manufacturers, jobbers and tanners. "The Shoe retailer" has incorporated two other periodicals, "The shoeman" and "Boots and shoes weekly."

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314814

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.011

Catalog of building stones, compiled by The International Cut Stone Contractors' and Quarrymen's Association, 40 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

Building stones are described in text and color photographs. There is a directory of dealers by state. The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Building is on page 41. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 8 1954."

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314816

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.009

Trane heat cabinets, The Trane Company, LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Concealed heating units are described for potential customers.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314818

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.022

Dream and a promise, kitchens, Whitehead Metal Producsts Company of New York, Inc., New York, New York

1 trade catalog : color illustrations ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314822

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.056

Floor covering salesman's manual, by The Floor Covering Advertising Club, New York, written and compiled by Ralph Richmond, New York, New York

The history, types and care and cleaning of carpets and rugs is described for sales personnel. There are sections on linoleum, selling to women and advertising. Text on the cover reads "Presented by Charles P. Cochrane Company."

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314833

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.022

How to make rooms color perfect with the new Nairn Color Correlation Plan, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey

Nairn linoleum is promoted using examples from three redesigned homes. A postcard is included for customer help and contact.

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.012

Eye value and property value are enhanced by Vitrolite bathrooms & kitchens, Vitrolite Division, Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company, 208 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Vitrolite is a structural glass for decorating bathroom and kitchen walls. The product is carried by the Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., 261 to 287 A Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314835

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.022

How to transform outdated furniture, Du Pont suggests 101 ways to make new things from old, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

Cape Cod artist Peter Hunt provides guidance in refurbishing old furniture items with Du Pont paint.

Date: 1943

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314838

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.063

Bossert houses, the most practical, efficient and economical solution of the problems of the home builder, 1919 edition, Louis Bossert & Sons, Inc., Brooklyn, New York

Models and floor plans of the prefabricated houses are presented for potential customers. Fold out pages show the construction details. There is a customer list and a service blank in the back of the catalog.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314839

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.106

Practical homes: thirty designs of interesting homes built for less than $5,500, Complete Building Show Co., Grand Central Palace, New York, New York

Text on the front cover reads, "These designs were selected by a jury of prominent architects from drawings submitted in a national competition for the best dwelling constructed in the past two years at a cost not exceeding $5,500." The competition was done in connection with the Second National Com...

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314841

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.107

General catalogue of Jacobson & Co., 241 East 44th Street, New York, New York, 1915

Group photographs display the items for sale with accompanying prices. The cover title reads "Architectural and decorative ornaments."

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314844

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.013

Trow & Holden stone cutting tools, catalog 16, 45 South Main Street, Barre, Vermont

The machine and hand tools carried by the business are described in the catalog. Images of the factory are on the back cover. A tool glossary is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.018

Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series Volume Three, The Store

Building facades and storefronts done in architectural terracotta are described.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314873

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.012

Announcing the new and exciting Dayna lighting fixtures, Dayna Lighting, Inc., division of Progress Manufacturing Co., Inc., 507 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The fixtures are designed by Melanie Kahane and hand crafted in Europe. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 31-F-2."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314874

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.049

American cut glass of the brilliant period, a catalogue reprint of the 1880's with price list and pattern key as originally published by The Mount Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Mass., together with old factory photographs of the Mount Washington Burmese Glass, with introduction by Robert Bryden, Leonard E. Padgett, 9308 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Maryland

A chronology of the Mount Washington Glass Works is provided. Robert Bryden is the manager of the Pairpont Glass Company in Sagamore, Massachusetts.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314877

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.009

Tuttle & Clark, manufacturers and importers harness, horse clothing, saddlery and turf goods, Detroit, Michigan

Harnesses, saddles, stable supplies and jockey and sulky clothing are carried by the business. Horse ailments and medicines are described in the catalog. A separate price list is dated April 15, 1897.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314883

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.056

Kittinger Furniture, a study in photographs, catalog no. 80, Kittinger Company, Buffalo, New York

Kittinger cabinets, bedroom and dining sets, upholstery and Colonial Williamsburg reproductions are described in the catalog. A separate price list is dated November 30, 1950.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314884

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.092

Sample sheet, location unknown, undated

The sample has a decorative ornament with flowers and scrollwork on a light purple background.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314904

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.023

Leavens Furniture finished to your order, William Leavens & Co., Inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass., 1926

Customers select the color, decoration and finish of their selected furniture. Individual pieces and bedroom and breakfast sets are described. Two separate price lists are included dated April 1, 1926.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316243

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.057

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