Historic New England

Alnwick Bedspreads, The Handwork Shop, 57 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, New York

Alnwick Bedspreads are handmade reproductions of old English bedspread patterns. The item verso has a list of customers who have purchased them.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266912

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.005

New Supercale Table Linens by Wamsutta, Wamsutta Mills, New Beford, Mass.

A white sale of Wamsutta products is described featuring table and bed linens. The linens are sold by Porteous, Mitchell and Braun Company, Portland, Maine. A price list and ordering form is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266923

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.006

Heywood-Wakefield, cane and wood chairs, catalog no. 14, general office and warehouse, Winter Hill, Mass.

The catalog has chairs, rockers, baby carriages, high chairs, school furniture, breakfast room suites and other furniture. Images of the factories and offices are in the front of the catalog. The business has a salesroom at 174 Portland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front cover is detached.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266958

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.001

How to choose the right colonial chair, Nichols & Stone Co., Gardner, Mass.

The historic background of colonial period pieces is described with suggestions for their placement in the home. The business creates reproductions of colonial chairs and rockers such as Boston, Nantucket, Governor Bradford and Windsor. The manufacturing process is outlined in photos and text. A ch...

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266964

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.002

Chairs, Heywood Bros. & Co., Boston, Mass.

Chairs for home and office use are described in the catalog. Newspaper comic strip panels were pasted over some of the chair images at one time and then removed or partially removed. The back cover is missing and there are missing pages in the item.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266969

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.003

Conant Ball Company, chairmakers, Nos. 76 to 100 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company makes chairs, tables, breakfast and console suites. A sepatate price list is dated June 15, 1926.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266979

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.004

Ideal folding chair, Clarin Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois

The chair features are described with lists of the businesses which are using them. A color chart is on the item verso. The chairs are sold by Ernest W. Lowell in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267005

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.005

Flightline Chairs by Steelcase, Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Office and reception room chairs, manufactured by Steelcase Inc. and sold by Macey Fowler Inc. are described for customers.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267006

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.006

Announcing the smart new Ideal Streamliners, Ideal Seating Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Movie theater seats, "America's Preferred Public Seating," manufactured by Ideal are described. The chairs are sold by Joe Cifre Inc., 44 Winchester Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267018

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.007

Mantel in Small Chamber on 3rd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 267007

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.054

Mantel in Chamber "B" 3rd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 267008

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.055

Mantel in Chamber "A" 3rd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 267009

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.056

Mantel in Large Room 4th Floor, undated

This detail of the mantel on the fourth floor has the words "Discarded" and "Superceded 3/20/06" written across it in pencil.

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

GUSN: 267010

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.057

Half Inch Details of Closet Finish in Basement, May 4, 1906

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

Date: 1906-05-04

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

GUSN: 267011

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.058

Half Inch Scale Details of Serving Room First Floor, May 3, 1906

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

Date: 1906-05-03

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

GUSN: 267012

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.059

Half Inch Scale Details of Wardrobe & Closet Finish on Second Floor, May 3, 1906

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

Date: 1906-05-03

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

GUSN: 267013

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.060

One Half Inch Scale (Details?) of Closet Finish, May 2, 1906

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

Date: 1906-05-02

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

GUSN: 267014

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.061

Refrigerator for Kitchen Entry and Ice Chest for Butler's Pantry, June 5, 1906

1 detail : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-06-05

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

GUSN: 267015

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.062

Addition on Roof of House for Arthur Perry, Esq., at 10 Marlboro St., Boston, undated

1 sheet : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267016

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.063

Happiness chest, Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co., Statesville, North Carolina

The item is an article reprinted from "Woman's home companion," April 1910. Piedmont chests are described in the piece.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267034

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.009

Protection for your books, the Gunn Sectional Bookcase, manufactured by the Gunn Furniture Co., 1826 Broadway, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Descriptions and specifications are provided for the bookcases sold by Redington & Company, Silver Street, Waterville, Maine.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267039

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.010

Trade card for Goff's dress thread, location unknown, undated

The text below the image reads "Farmer Livermore & Co., Providence, Rhode Island." Portions of the text on the card verso are unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267040

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.003

Trade card for S. Cohen & Co., dealers in fringes, passementerie & small wares, No. 9 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Three boys play with a dog in the card image. The card verso has text which reads "Imp. F. Appel, Paris" in the lower right corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.004

Trade card for Pollard, Alford & Co., military and regalia goods, 104 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business sells gold and silver trimmings and theatrical goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267043

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.005

Trade card for Corticelli, sewing silk and twist, Nonotuck Silk Co., Florence, Mass., undated

A figure riding on a donkey holds an umbrella and reads a book. The bottom of the image reads "Chas. Shields Sons Lith., 20 & 22 Gold Street, New York." The card verso describes the silk thread made by the Nonotuck Silk Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267045

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.006

Envelope for the Robey-French Co., cord and screw-eyes, 34 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The envelope is for cord and screw-eyes from the Robey-French Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.007

Trade card for the Gold Medal Braid Co., sewing braid, Attleboro' Falls, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "New process of putting up 'Fruit of the Braider' improved No. 61." A new method of storing braid trim is described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.008

Selecting a cedar chest, Lane Chests, Lane, Altavista, Virginia

Manufacturing details are described in the item. The chests provide protection for clothing items. Lane Chests are available at Sheperd Stores in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267050

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.011

Pin holder, 400 Washington Adamantine Steel Pins, Oakville Company, division Scovill Manufacturing Co., Waterbury, Connecticut, undated

The holder is designed for 400 Washington Adamantine Steel Pins.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267052

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.009

American wrought iron hardware, forged by Newton Millham, blacksmith, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island

The brochure provides examples of Millham's work and he can reproduce pieces from samples, drawings and photographs. A price list is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267049

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.009

Chamber furniture, Merriam, Hall & Company, North Leominster, Mass.

The business carries chamber suits, dressers, chiffoniers, washstands and tables made in oak, white enamel and golden ash.

Date: 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267051

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.012

Furniture catalog, Shaw Furniture Company, Cambridge, Mass.

The business has couches, tables, chairs, dressers, desks and other furniture pieces for customers. The Company was founded in 1780. The Rowley Sofa D-6 and the Linwood Wing Chair D-36 are shown in the images.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267055

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.013

Reproductions of antique fittings, supplementary catalog, I. Sack, 89 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture and door hardware offered by I. Sack is described. There is a separate price list titled "Supplementary catalog of reproductions of antique fittings." It includes prices for oil, spirit and water stains, sand paper and cabinet clamps. The front cover drawing has a caption reading "Doorway ...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267054

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.010

Lid for Benedict & Burnham, manufacturers of navy, military, artillery, plain and all other kinds of gilt buttons, Waterbury, Connecticut, undated

The box lid has decorations in all four corners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267053

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.010

Letterhead for the L. Sprague Company, bobbins, spools and shuttles, Lawrence, Mass., dated June 3, 1889

The Company has "facilities for manufacturing unsurpassed by any manufactory in the country." Sprague was established in 1864.

Date: 1889-06-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267057

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.011

Colonial hardware in hand wrought iron, Myron S. Teller, 280 Wall Street, Kingston, New York

Colonial hardware pieces are described for restoration projects or new homes. There is a separate price list dated January 1921. The year has been crossed out and "24" handwritten next to it.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267058

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.011

Billhead for Forbes, Richardson & Co., notions, Summer, corner Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 11, 1871

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1871-03-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267061

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.012

Colonial hardware in hand wrought iron, Myron S. Teller, 280 Wall Street, Kingston, New York

Furniture and door hardware is presented for customers. A separate price list for May 1925 is included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267059

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.012

A.W. Hastings & Co., doors, windows, frames, blinds, 134 Friend Street, Boston and 373 Highland Avenue, Somerville, Mass.

Door hardware available from Hastings is described in the catalog.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267064

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.001

Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty, Parker Avenue, Cohasset, Mass.

Hagerty offers furniture kits for home assembly which are reproductions of colonial pieces.

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267062

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.016

Wrapping paper for Isaac D. Allen & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in trimmings, buttons, laces and thread store goods, 21 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business specialties are gloves, corsets, panniers and hoop skirts. Allen is the second store from the Music Hall entrance. The item was printed by J.B.C. Woodcock, 28 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.013

Keeler & Co. furniture, furniture manufacturers and upholsters, 83 to 91 Washington Street, corner of Elm, Boston, Mass.

Chairs, wardrobes, chamber suites and sideboards are among the items offered to customers. The Company also sells the Andrews' Folding Bed. A separate price list is included.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267063

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.017

Turkish Couch Bed Co., maker of Bessemer Steel Adjustable Couch Beds, Couches and Combination Chair and Rocker, 23 Chelsea Street, near City Square, Charlestown District, Boston, Mass.

Samples of the Company's products are shown in the pamphlet. The item is a souvenir from the Twentieth Century Exposition of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, October 1 to 27, 1900, Boston.

Date: 1900-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267067

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.018

Yale Builders' Locks and Trim, Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company, Stamford, Connecticut

Key and door knob sets made by the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. The products are distributed by J.B. Hunter Co., a hardware wholesaler and retailer at 60 Summer Street in Boston.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267066

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.002

Through colonial doorways, Conant-Ball Company, Nos. 76 to 100 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company makes reproductions of colonial and early American furniture for the home.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267068

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.085

Cushman presents the finest in colonial furniture, H.T. Cushman Mfg. Co., North Bennington, Vermont

The business manufactures "Cushman Colonial Creations." The item outlines the month by month promotion of Cushman bedroom, living room and dining room suites. A question and answer section is provided for salesmen. Photographs and captions describe the factory operation. The back cover pocket has cu...

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267069

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.019

Wrapping paper for Utopia Yarns, 457 Broome Street, New York, New York, undated

The sheet advertises the Utopia Yarns and the "Utopia yarn book." A cherub figure holding a lyre sits on a lion in the trademark image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.014

Ethan Allen treasury of American traditional, 66th edition, Baumritter Corp., New York, New York, ca. 1960

Furniture for all rooms of the house are shown with decorating suggestions. The last pages have floor plan graph paper, cut out templates and a glossary to assist customers. The furniture is available at Kotzen's Furniture, 454 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267070

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.105

Colonial hardware, Sargent Hardware, Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut

Door hardware made by Sargent is described in the catalog. An image of the factory is shown on the last page. A separate letterhead, dated july 31, 1925, informs the customer that Sargent products are sold by H.M. Sanders Company, 27 Stuart Street in Boston, Massachusetts. A second letterhead from S...

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267071

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.003

Trade card for Leavitt & Co's Improved Shuttle Family Sewing Machines, No. 367 Washington Street and Gore Block, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is located in the Melodeon Building on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.002

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