Historic New England

Trade card for Nichols & Bliss, manufacturers of improved sewing machines under Howes' Patent, No. 33 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The machines can be adapted to sewing all kinds of cloth and leather. The business sells silk and thread in addition to sewing machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.003

Trade cards for the Howe Sewing Machine, Howe Machine Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, undated

Elias Howe, Jr. is the Company President. Plummer & Wilder are the general agents located at No. 41 Bromfield Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso has a price list for the sewing machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.004

Trade card for The Light Running Domestic, 147 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has a poem by the Domestic Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.005

Trade card for the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, Davis Sewing Machine Co., Watertown, New York, undated

Davis offers a $1,000 challenge to users of other sewing machines. The machines are for sale by M.B. Tapley, 148 Essex Street, in Salem, Massachusetts. Two small boys jump over a hurdle in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267262

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.006

Trade card for the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, Davis Sewing Machine Co., Watertown, New York, undated

Davis offers a $1,000 challenge to users of other sewing machines. The machines are for sale by M.B. Tapley, 148 Essex Street, in Salem, Massachusetts. A young boy observes a girl paint a landscape at the seashore in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.007

Davenport and library tables and pedestals, catalog 1921,The Park Furniture Company, Rushville, Indiana

The catalog has images, wood type and dimensions for potential customers. A separate price list is included.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267265

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.043

Trade card for the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, Davis Sewing Machine Co., Watertown, New York, undated

Davis offers a $1,000 challenge to users of other sewing machines. The machines are for sale by M.B. Tapley, 148 Essex Street, in Salem, Massachusetts. Two children walk with a scythe while a third child hides in a field in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267264

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.008

Mission furniture, also fine cabinet work to order, The Florence Co., Florence, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions and images of the mission style furniture manufactured by the Company. A price list is on the last page. Handwritten text on the first page reads "Boston office, Wash. St."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267266

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.044

Trade card for The Standard Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine, Standard Sewing Machine Co., Cleveland, Ohio, undated

A little girl sits in a pile of straw with three kittens in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.009

Acme Furniture Company, manufacturing library tables, pedestals, Jamestown, New York

The items have product numbers and dimensions.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267268

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.045

Trade card for Burt & Fowler, dealers in all kinds of sewing machines, No. 192 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The business is the successor to F.D. Hamilton & Brother. It is the sole agent for the "Weed."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.010

Wallace Nutting period furniture, 46 Park Street, Framingham, Mass.

The introduction gives background on the styles, period reproductions and the shop.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267270

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.046

Leavens decorated furniture, William Leavens & Co., Inc., manufacturers, 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Breakfast and bed set furniture is described in the catalog.

Date: ca. 1923, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267271

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.047

Leavens colonial furniture, William Leavens & Co., Inc., manufacturers, 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has drawings of chairs and a few tables manufactured by the Company. Furniture pieces are shown in photographs in the initial pages.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267272

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.048

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. and 30 Union Square, New York, New York, undated

Two children and a white cat play around a New Home Sewing Machine in the image. L.S. Andres is the general agent located at 268 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267273

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.011

Rapids Furniture Company, the finest and most completely stocked showroom in New England, 90 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Rapids is a wholesale distributor which works through dealers and decorators. A line of text reads "People are being put to work rehabilitating towns and cities."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267274

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.049

Home furnisher, May 1924 summer furnishing number, The C.E. Osgood Company, 744-756 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. and 2141-2147 Washington Street, Roxbury, Mass.

The magazine provides tips and advice in purchasing and placing furniture in the home. The Osgood stores and warehouses are described in photographs, drawings and text.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267275

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.050

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "North Lake, Orange, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267276

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.012

Bodart Furniture, interpreting the spirit of France, Bodart Furniture, Inc., 964 Monroe Avenue, northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan

The pamphlet promotes the French influenced designs of the business. The back cover has a period table of French furniture. The furniture is available through the Rapids Furniture Company, a wholesale furniture distributor in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267278

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.051

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "The Old Battles Place, near Orange, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267277

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.013

Smith & Watson, antiques for 2070, John Ryan & Sons, 10 East 54th Street, New York, New York

Cabinets, chairs and desks are among the pieces described in the catalog. Smith & Watson is owned by John Ryan & Sons. There is a separate price list for April 1970. A small piece of paper in the price list states that the trade discount is 33 and1/3 percent. A drawing of the business storefront is ...

Date: 1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267279

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.052

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Two young girls walk inside a miniature village in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267281

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.014

Reproductions of early American furniture, 2nd edition, C.R. Hood & Company, Inc., 27 Park Street, Beverly, Mass.

The publication covers "Reproductions and their use" and "Sources of early American furniture design." A price list has been glued to the inside of the back cover.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267280

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.053

Leavens furniture is finished to your order furniture in colors and decorations of your own selection, William Leavens & Co., Inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Customers select the color, decoration and finish of their selected furniture. Individual pieces and bedroom and breakfast sets are described. A separate price list is included dated April 1, 1930.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267282

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.054

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Household Sewing Machines and Estey Pianos and Organs are sold by W.A. Aldrich at No. 7 Pine Street, Milford, Massachusetts. A little girl uses a wall telephone in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267283

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.015

Knoll office planned furniture, Knoll Associates, Inc., 575 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

Desks, chairs, conference tables, sofas and office accessories are described in the catalog. A letter to a Boston customer is included in the catalog.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267284

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.055

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1890

A fisherman tells stories to three children on the beach in the card image.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267285

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.016

Illustrated catalogue and price list of McMaster Roll-Top Desks and improved office furniture, Somerville Desk Company, manufacturers of roll top desks and office furniture, Union Square, Somerville, Mass.

The catalog has rolltop desks, chairs and other office furniture.

Date: 1891-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267286

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.056

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1895

Two children carry a young girl in a basket across a beach in the card image. The Company has general offices in New York, Boston and Chicago.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267287

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.017

Trade cards for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A little girl holds on to a large dog in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267288

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.018

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Three children carry a fourth child in a chair. The Company has principal offices in New York, Boston, Chicago and St. Louis.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267290

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.019

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The text in the mirror reads "Coming events cast their shadows before." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267292

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.020

Trade cards for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The text in the mirror reads "Coming events cast their shadows before." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267293

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.021

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. and 30 Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The image caption reads "Reflections." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267294

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.022

Color furniture in the home, Heywood-Wakefield Company, Boston, Mass.

Products manufactured by the business include baby carriages, doll carriages, folding chairs, juvenile furniture, motor bus seats, reed and fibre furniture, steam and electric car seats and theatre chairs. A drawing of the Company factory is inside the brochure.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267295

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.059

American Home blue print pattern #2010, dry sink, Dorothy Lambert Trumm, American Home Publishing Company, New York, New York

American Home magazine published furniture blue prints. A photograph of the finished dry sink hutch is on the outside of the folded blueprint. The blueprint lists the materials needed and the instructions for completion.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267299

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.060

Trade cards for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Reflections." A young woman sees her reflection and a New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.023

Trade card for the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., 594 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A family stands on their porch while their Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine is unloaded from the cart.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.024

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "The Monkey and the Cat's Paw." Leavitt & Brant are the agents for Boston and vicinity. They are located at 409 Washington Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.025

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "The Monkey and the Cat's Paw."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.026

Illustrated catalogue and price list of the Shakers' Chairs, manufactured by the Society of Shakers, Emporium Publications, P.O. Box 539, Newton, Mass.

Shaker chairs are described with dimensions and prices. The item was originally published by R.M.Wagan, Mount Lebanon, New York.

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267301

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.061

Trade card for Wheeler & Wilson, gold medal sewing machines, 228 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

H.C. Hayden is the agent for Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.027

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A little girl uses a wall telephone in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267303

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.028

Crex Grass Rugs, Crex Carpet Company, 1134 Broadway, 212 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Crex styles and dimensions are given along with decorating tips. The mills are located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Date: 1900-1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267304

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.015

Dorothy Manners Hand Woven Rugs, The Old Colony Weavers, Germantown, Pennsylvania

Dorothy Manners Rugs can be used throughout the home in any colors the customer desires. A price list is included

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267305

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.016

Free yourself from the ball and chain of household drudgery, Congoleum Rugs, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey

Congoleum Rug patterns are shown with available sizes for use in the home.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267306

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.017

Step into the future, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc., 295 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Carpet retailers are introduced to the new Mohawk Retail Showroom, designed to appeal to customers. Space, lighting, display booths, murals and sample organization are the features described.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267307

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.018

Mohawk carpet and rug manual, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc., Amsterdam, New York

The manufacturing process at the Mohawk Carpet Mills is described in photographs and text. The photographs were done by Francis Trevett and the captions by John V. Smeallie.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267308

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.019

New fall patterns in Bird Rugs and Floor Coverings, supplement to the "Parade of patterns," Bird Floor Covering Sales Corporation, East Walpole, Mass.

The floor coverings have Bakelite to insure longer wear and easier cleaning.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.020

Nails that stay put, Tremont Brand Hardened Steel Cut Nails, Tremont Nail Company, Wareham, Mass.

Nail types, sizes and prices are described in the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266563

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.001

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