Historic New England

Prescott Door Hangers, Prescott Manufacturing Co., No. 41 North Street, Bosotn, Mass.

The business makes truss hangers used in cotton mills, shoe factories, warehouses, freight depots, steamship sheds and stables.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267073

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.004

Paine mid-winter sale, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The preference days are Wednesday through Saturday, January 12-15. The cover photograph has the caption "Visit Maryland House, 5th floor."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267074

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.022

Paine's furniture, interior decoration, Paine's Manufactory, fronting on Canal, Market and Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

The items shown include chamber suites, bookcases, and wheelchairs for people with disabilities. Paine's is an agent for Eddy's Standard Refrigerator. Pages 1-2, 5-16, 19-22, 27-30, 33-44 are missing from the item.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267078

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.024

Trade card for John James & Sons, manufacturers of all description of sewing needles and machine needles, Redditch, England, 1881

A little girl in red presents a needle holder for the Eggeyd Sharps No. 5. An 1881 calendar is shown on the card verso. The card was printed by F. Appel in Paris, France.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.001

One hundred years at Paine's, 1835-1935, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The item is "a history of America's oldest furniture store" published for the Paine Furniture Company's one hundredth anniversary. There are photographs of Company presidents, showrooms, sales personnel, office boys and long term employees. An aerial view highlights the store in the Boston landscape...

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267080

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.025

Maine Screen & Ventilator Company, manufacturers of peerless adjustable window screens, no-draft ventilators, screen doors, Fairfield, Maine

Descriptions and illustrations are given with price lists. One catalog has "From The A.T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston" stamped on the front cover.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267082

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.004

Trade card for John James & Sons, manufacturers of all description of sewing needles and machine needles, Redditch, England, 1881

A little girl in blue holds a bow and arrow in the image. An 1881 calendar is shown on the card verso. The card was printed by F. Appel in Paris, France.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.002

Trade cards for J. & P. Coats' Best Six-Cord Spool Cotton and Cleopatra's Needle, J. & P. Coats, location unknown, undated

Sailors use a giant spool of thread to tow Cleopatra's Needle in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.003

"How to Solve Your Domestic Help Problem", The Boston Herald, Boston, Mass., undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The item urges customers to pla...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.004

Letterhead for the Bell Needle Company, manufacturers and dealers in hand and machine needles of every description, Nashua, New Hampshire, dated September 23, 1881

The letter describes a sample of steel pins for the customer to examine.

Date: 1881-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.005

Clothing

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267087

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001

Gifts and toys

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267088

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.002

Jewelry and watches

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267089

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003

Shoes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267090

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004

Give your garage back to your car, Walpole Woodworkers, Route 27, Walpole, Mass.

The business manufactures prefabricated small buildings such as sheds, playhouses and offices for homeowners.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267091

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.001

Edwards steel buildings for every purpose, The Edwards Manufacturing Company, Cncinnati, Ohio

This catalogue lists several metal garages and portable buildings made by The Edwards Manufacturing Company.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267092

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.002

Artistic suites for the bedroom and dining room, The Inman Company, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky

The pieces are "made in veneered mahogany, oak, and figured and butt American walnut." There is a separate price list dated January 1, 1930. A loose sheet has No. 125 Suite with prices.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267094

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.027

Steel garage like this costs less than three years' garage rent and will last a lifetime, Davis-Watson Mfg. Company, Nashua, New Hampshire

The nine foot garage is described with testimonials from satisfied customers. A separate order blank is included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267095

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.003

Compliments of Benzing & Jacobs, manufacturers of lounges and couches, Buffalo, New York

Various styles of lounges and couches are described with dimensions and prices.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267097

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.028

Togan Garages built and sold as the public wants them, Togan-Stiles, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Prefabricated garage models are described. The garages are available from the Pope & Cottle Lumber Company, 140 Carter Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts. A separate completed order form is included.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267096

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.004

Thos. Moser 1972-2007, a design retrospective commemorative edition, vol. vii, no. 168, Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 72 Wright's Landing, P.O. Box 1237, Auburn, Maine

The 35th anniversary edition has history, essays and furniture pieces available from Moser.

Date: 2007

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267099

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.030

Green Design Furniture, 267 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine

The brochure was sent as a holiday greeting with gift certificates which can be used through December 31, 1999. The verso has brief information on Douglas Green starting the business in 1994.

Date: 1999

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267100

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.031

Steel buildings, fireproof, Whittredge Portable Steel Bldgs. Co., 409 Broad Street, Lynn, Mass.

The business makes prefabricated garages, storehousees and factories. Price list no. 7 is dated February 1, 1920. Price list no. 8 is dated March 1, 1920.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267101

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.005

Better way in good furniture, Charles B. Wingate, Inc., 117 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company president describes "the Wingale Way" of selling furniture unlike his Boston competitors.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267105

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.032

Whall's Utility Automobile Tents and camp outfits afford home comforts, manufactured only by Metropolitan Air Goods Company, Athol, Mass.

Automobile tents for camping are described with a letter from a satisfied customer.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267107

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.001

Plan of Granite Curb for Front Yard, House for Arthur Perry Esq., 10 Marlboro St., Boston, undated

1 plan : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267102

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.064

Full Size Details of Serving Room First Floor, House for Arthur Perry Esq., No. 10 Marlborough St., Boston, undated

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267103

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.065

Details of Iron for Exterior of House for Arthur Perry Esq. at 10 Marlborough St. Boston and Full Scale Detail of Fence, undated

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267104

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.066

Illustrated catalogue of piano stools, chairs, scarfs and lamps, music cabinets and racks, manufactured by The Charles Parker Co., Meriden, Connecticut

1 trade catalog, 115 pages : illustrations ; 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches

Date: 1880-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267106

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.033

Grosfeld 1937 annual, the decorator's source for fine furniture, 320 East 47th Street, New York, New York

Furniture, manufactured or imported by Grosfeld, is shown in the catalog. The business has opened a carpet division for decorators. Showrooms are in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267108

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.034

Work of L. & J.G. Stickley, Fayetteville, New York

Stickley designed furniture pieces are shown in the catalog. The construction process is described in detail.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267111

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.035

New life for the used car with Du Pont Duco, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Paint and Varnish Division, 3500 Gray's Ferry Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Du Pont Duco is a pyroxylin finish for cars, woodwork, furniture, floors, walls and metal. It is available at Corkum Bros., 587 Washington Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts. Du Pont has an office at Everett Station 49, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267109

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.001

Carbon Proof AC Titan Plugs, Champion Ignition Co., Flint, Michigan

The spark plugs are made for Ford, Overland, and Studebaker cars.

Date: ca. 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267110

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.002

Historic Newport Reproductions, Kittinger, Buffalo, New York

Kittinger reproductions of 18th century furniture pieces, created by Newport cabinetmakers, are shown in the brochure. Pre-Revolutionary historic buildings associated with noted cabinetmakers are described.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267113

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.036

Your profit depends upon delivery, the Selden Truck on the National Motor Truck Development Tour, Selden Truck Corporation, Rochester, New York

The advantages and benefits of the Selden Motor Truck to farmers in their work is described in the brochure. Selden participated in the National Motor Truck Development Tour which traveled to rural areas and farms to demonstrate truck use to potential customers. The Tour started in Chicago on August...

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267112

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.003

Collection of fine period furniture, Old Colony Furniture Company, 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass. and 385 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

Detailed descriptions accompany the images of the hand made furniture pieces.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267114

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.037

Lot Plan, Talbot C. Chase, Esq., Hyslop Road, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 plot plan : blueprint

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

GUSN: 267118

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.001

Fisk Red Top Tires, The Fisk Rubber Co. of New York, Chicopee Falls, Mass.

Red Top Tires enhances the appearance and value of your car and helps keep mileage low. Fisk branches across the country are listed in the brochure.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267117

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.004

Antique reproductions, Winthrop Furniture Company, 424 Park Square, Building, Boston, Mass.

The handmade pieces are described with dimensions.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267115

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.038

General Motors Trucks, made in 5 different capacities, 3/4 to 5-ton, General Motors Truck Company, Pontiac, Michigan

The specifications for five trucks are described with vehicle images. The trucks are availalbe at The Moyes-Buick Co., distributors GMC Trucks, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267120

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.005