Historic New England

Furnishing the home, a magazine of ideas and service, volume 1, number 2, published by B.Altman & Co., New York, New York, 1927

The magazine provides guidance in the selection of furniture pieces, tableware and rugs for potential customers.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316244

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.066

Collection of American colonial furniture, au quatrième, John Wanamaker, New York, New York, undated

Text in the introduction reads "Many fine collections of early American furniture have found their way for sale to these rooms, including the Wallace Nutting collection and that of George S. Palmer of New London.'

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316245

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.058

Collection of old china and porcelain English and Irish glass, bibelots of many sorts, old lighting fixtures, au quatrième, John Wanamaker, New York, New York, undated

Individual pieces and sets are described with prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316248

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.010

Cyclone "red tag" fence and products, catalog no. C-30, Cyclone Fence Company, Waukegan, Illinois, 1930s

The business makes wire and iron fences and gates for residential and commercial customers. There are images of the Company manufacturing plants.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316280

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.006

Arthur Todhunter, mantels, 101 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 1916

The folder contains 1)Letter to a potential customer; 2)The colonial living-room booklet; 3)Leaflet about colonial wood mantels with a list of customers; 4)15 cards with individual mantel images and details. Todhunter states in the letter that he has enclosed three booklets but there is only one in ...

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316282

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.012

Catalogue of piano stools, etc., Tonk & Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1890s

Piano stools, chairs, covers, music cabinets and lamps are described in the catalog. The item is missing the front and back covers.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316284

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.020

Old Hickory Chair Company, catalog, Martinsville, Indiana, undated

Chairs, tables and other outdoor furniture pieces are described in the catalog and in actual settings. Chairs modeled on the type Andrew Jackson used are included. The front cover and pages one and two are missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316289

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.015

More school houses, Samuel Cabot, Inc., manufacturing chemists, 70 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., 1899-1901

The use of Cabot's Quilt, a "heat-insulating and sound-deadening" product is described with photographs of schools around the country where it is in use. The high school in Burlington, Vermont and the William Street School in Springfield, Massachusetts use the product.

Date: 1899-1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.008

Suburban home for sale at a moderate price, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business translates the advertising of suburban homes to the selection and cost of printing paper. There is a list of printing paper distributors in the back of the pamphlet. Text on the front cover reads, "The facts, their presentation, their interpretation, the rebuttal. Book no. 1."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316327

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.038

United States Naval Fleet in Provincetown, MA

Small 8 x 5 1/2 inch album with 19 black and white photographs, mostly 3x 5 inches. Album documents welcoming of the naval fleet to Provincetown and the official ceremony on Navy Day, July 14, 1934. First page of album says" United States Naval Fleet in Provincetown, MA July 12-1934-August 12, ...

Date: 1934

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 316356

Ref. Code: PC009.283

1949 Westinghouse Refrigerators, Westinghouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1949

The models described have a hold-cold control feature to maintain a steady temperature for food preservation. The refrigerators are available from Harris Oil Company, 203 Commercial street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316387

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.058

Different from all others, Servel the gas refrigerator, Servel, Inc., Evansville, Indiana, 1948

Text on the brochure reads "Stays silent, lasts longer because it freezes with no moving parts." The refrigerators are available from Portland Gas Light Company, 5 Temple Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316389

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.059

New luxurious Monitor Electric Refrigerator, Monitor Home Appliances, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1950s

The features of the Monitor Electric Refrigerator model RC-7 is described for potential customers. The appliance is available at the Maine Appliance Center, 10 Preble Street, Chapman Arcade, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316390

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.060

Presenting the most distinguished family of home appliances, Monitor Home Appliances, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1940s

Capsule descriptions are provided for the appliances. The Monitor symbol is from Jean Rachmiel's painting "The Courier, Seven League Boots." Monitor appliances are available at the Maine Appliance Center, 10 Preble Street, Chapman Arcade, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316392

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.061

Here's the automatic washer for me! G-E All-Automatic Washer, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1950s

The washer features are described for potential customers. The appliance is available from Gould-Armer Company, Inc., 70 Free Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316393

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.057

Steam or hot water for heating in 5 minutes, General Electric Oil-Fired Boiler, General Electric Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1940s

The heating efficiency and cost savings of the boiler are described for potential customers. The appliance is available from Harris Oil Company, 202 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316394

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.031

Oil-fired Warm Air Conditioner Type LB-30 Form C, PM4-0001, General Electric Oil-Fired Boiler, General Electric Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, March 1946

A description and specifications are provided for potential customers. The product is available from Harris Oil Company, 17 Main Street, South Portland, Maine.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.035

Renew with Insulite Siding with genuine Graylite Base, Insulite, 500 Baker Arcade Bldg., Minneapolis, Minnesota, undated

Brick and stone design siding is described for customers. The siding is available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 76 Massachusetts Avenue, South Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316400

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.011

When winter blizzards blow and summer suns sizzle you'll be on the comfort side with Bird Insulated Weather-Tex Siding, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The siding provides beauty, heating efficiency, fuel conservation and is durable. The siding is available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 76 Massachusetts Avenue, South Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316403

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.010

Bird Master-Bilt Weather-Tex Shingles, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The five reasons to purchase the siding are extra wear, protection, beauty, economy and color. The shingles are available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 41-45 York Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316404

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.009

Park Street, Boston, Mass.

Park Street runs downhill with the Park St. Church in the distance and Boston Common on the right. A fountain on the lawn in front of the State House is seen in the foreground.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316425

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6220.001

Damm Garrison House, Dover, New Hampshire

The Damm Garrison House as it appeared in October of 1915 prior to its move to its current location.

Date: 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316426

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.0570.0020.001

Abraham Browne House, Watertown, Mass.

The Abraham Browne House seen from the east.

Date: 1917

Collection: Norman Morrison Isham photographic collection

GUSN: 316427

Ref. Code: PC032.TMP.006

Abraham Browne House, north and south elevations

1 mounted photograph

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316429

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.020

Abraham Browne House

After the removal of the decayed roof and before putting on the new one.

Date: 1919

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316430

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.021

Abraham Browne House

North end of house, the newer northern extension.

Date: 1919-12-29

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316445

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.022

Abraham Browne House

This shows the end towards the street.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316446

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.023

Abraham Browne House

South east corner.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316447

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.024

Abraham Browne House and fields

Shown from the south east.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316448

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.025

Abraham Browne House before restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316452

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.026

Abraham Browne House before restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316453

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.027

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316457

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.028

Abraham Browne House after restoration

View from across the road.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316458

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.029

Abraham Browne House after restoration

View from south west.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316459

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.030

Abraham Browne House after restoration

West end.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316460

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.031

Abraham Browne House after restoration

South front.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316461

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.032

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: 1921-06-17

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316464

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.033

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316465

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.034

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316466

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.035

Double value from your roof dollar, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The Bird Master-Bilt Shingles are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316468

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012.036

We've got real hot water service now! We've got a new L.P.G. Pittsburg Automatic Water Heater! Pittsburg Water Heater Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, undated

The water heater provides clean hot water 24 hours a day. The product is carried by Billington's, Inc., 189 Brighton Avenue, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316469

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.029

World's economy champion gives all star performance, Fluid Heat Oil Burners, Pallotta Oil Co., 112 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine, undated

A cut-away photograph shows the construction of the oil burner. Specifications are given for the oil burner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316470

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.030

Think of it! Nothing to change, nothing to store, Rusco All-Metal Self-Storing Combination Windows, The F.C. Russell Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1940s

Text on the cover reads "Screens, storm sash and weatherproofing in one permanent unit plus complete freedom from window care." The windows are available from E.A. Parlee Co., Room 330, 142 High Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316471

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.029

Alumatic combination storm and screen windows doors, are manufactured by Aluminum Building Products Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1948

The advantanges and features of the windows and doors are described for potential customers.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316474

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.030

Prices current of Crown Window Glass, manufactured by The New England Crown Glass Company, Boston, Mass., August 1, 1828

The description states "It is the only Crown Glass manufactured in the United States." William Parmenter is the Company agent.

Date: 1828-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316491

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.031

Fresh new beauty for every room in your house, Armstrong's linoleum floor, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, undated

Linoleum flooring is displayed in kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms. The linoleum is available from Collamore's Linoleum Shop, 109 Center Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316493

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.015

Adirondack leads again! The Chelsea, Adirondack Homes, a division of the Adirondack Log Cabin Co., 126 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 1947

An illustration and floor plan are presented for "The Chelsea" a five room prefabricated house. The house is available through the Appliance Division, Maine Industries Company, 24 Plum Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316494

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.111

Log cabins, cottages, garages, by Adirondack, catalog L-30, Adirondack Homes, a division of the Adirondack Log Cabin Co., 126 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 1947

Floor plans and illustrations are presented for cabins, one room cottages, studios and garages. The houses are available through the Appliance Division, Maine Industries Company, 24 Plum Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316496

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.110