Historic New England

Economy in the selection of cut nails, Tremont Nail Company, Boston, Mass.

The process of nail manufacture is described in the circular. Horace P. Tobey is the agent located at No. 17 Oliver Street, Boston. The last page lists nails "Culled by Coyne's Patent Process."

Date: 1877-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266564

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.002

D.B. Gurney, manufacturer of cement coated, patented, plain and barbed wire nails of every description, Whitman, Mass.

Gurney describes his nails for customers.

Date: 1889-07-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266565

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.003

Catalogue of tools and equipment for educational manual training, number 12, Chandler & Barber, 122 to 126 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

Chandler & Barber supplied vocational schools and the Sloyd Training School with workbenches, equipment and tools. The cover title reads "Manual training, tools and supplies, vocational outfits."

Date: 1916-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266566

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.004

A.J. Wilkinson & Co., wood carvers' tools, hardware, machinists' and manufacturers' tools and supplies, 180-184-188 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The tools are listed and described for potential customers.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266567

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.005

Steel spindle hand screws, strong, durable, satisfactory, The Cincinnati Tool Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

The five hand screws on the front page were manufactured by The Cincinnati Tool Company. The two clamps on the page verso were designed by John M. Hargrave who worked for the Company. The screws are available from Chas. Cordts & Co., Inc., 106 East 19th Street, New York City.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266569

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.006

Distinctive furniture hardware, 4th edition, Brickman's Inc., 4-6 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass.

Period and modern cabinet knobs, fireplace components, casters and door knockers are described in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266571

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.001

Price list, Brickman's Inc., 4-6 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass.

The price list is for the Brickman catalog on GUSN 266571.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266572

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.002

Vaughan hardware, catalog no. 26, W.C. Vaughan Co., 32-36 Pitts Street, Boston, Mass.

Hardware for sale by the business includes handles, knobs, hinges, latches and locks. The printed address on the front cover is 1 Haymarket Square, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266586

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.003

Plans of vestibule and entrance halls, January

1 sheet of plans : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 266574

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.023

Elevation of Hall Toward Fire Place, December 26, 1905

Includes insets of the fireplace, panel mouldings, architrave and cornice.

Date: 1905-12-26

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

GUSN: 266575

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.024

Elevation of Hall Toward Stair Case, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

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

GUSN: 266576

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.026

Elevation of Hall Toward Dining Room, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

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

GUSN: 266577

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.027

Reception Room Toward Fireplace, Dec. 22, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 266578

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.028

Elevation of Reception Room Toward Windows, Dec. 22, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 266579

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.029

Reception Room Toward Den, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266580

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.030

Elevation of Reception Room Toward Hall, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266581

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.031

1/2 Plan of Reception Room Ceiling, Jan. 19, 1906

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266582

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.032

Den towards Mantel, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266583

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.033

Elevation of Hall Toward Reception Room, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

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

GUSN: 266584

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.025

Illustrated list of cabinet hardware, reproduction of the antique, imported by Charles Cordts & Company, Inc., hardware specialists, 106 East 19th Street, New York City, New York

The business creates antique reproductions of handles, hinges, doorknobs and knockers. The back cover is missisng.

Date: 1920s, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266587

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.004

Catalogue R of antique furniture trimmings, cabinet hardware and upholstry goods, John Duer & Sons, Inc., 36-38 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland

The business carries door handles, knobs, toilet screws, escutcheons, casters, knockers and clock ornaments.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266591

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.005

Cabinet hardware and period accessories, authentic reproductions, Period Furniture Hardware Co., Inc., 123 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture hardware such as handles, hinges, turns, door knockers and escutcheons are described in the catalog. A price list with the title "Classic cabinet hardware" is included as well.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266594

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.006

Colonial and early English hardware, P. & F. Corbin, New Britain, Connecticut

Photographs, drawings and descriptions present the entrance door options for customers.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266598

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.007

Price list, reproductions of antique fittings, I. Sack, 89 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.

Prices for escutcheons, castors, gilding and other items are listed.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266600

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.008

Billhead for C.S.Knowles, rubber goods and railroad supplies, No. 7 Arch Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

Knowles is the New England Agent for the Star Rubber Company.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266601

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.007

Billhead for the Boston Elastic Fabric Company, Dr., 173 & 175 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 1, 1879

The business was incorporated in 1863.

Date: 1879-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266602

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.008

Billhead for the Hood Rubber Products Co., Inc., 276 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 13, 1921

Hood manufactures cord, fabric and solid tires. Hood footwear is made from canvas, rubber and leather.

Date: 1921-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.009

Billhead for the Hood Rubber Products Co., Inc., Watertown, Mass., dated September 30, 1921

Hood manufactures cord, fabric and solid tires. Hood footwear is made from canvas, rubber and leather.

Date: 1921-09-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.010

Advertisement for Thos. Christy, saddlery & military cap store, 12 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Christy also carries trunks, valises, whips and engine hose.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266605

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.001

Price list for Hydro Carbon Leather Dressing for harnesses, boots, shoes, carriage tops, belting, A.D. Strong, manufacturer and proprietor, Ashtabula, Ohio, undated

I.H. and I.G. Robbins are the general New England Agents for the product in Boston, Massachusetts. Orders can be left at French & Coffin's, importers and dealers in horse clothing, located at 100 Federal Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266606

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.002

Trade card for the Wales Goodyear Co., rubber shoes, Naugatuck, Connecticut, undated

People wearing rubber boots are shown on the verso with the caption "We all wear the best fitting and most durable rubbers made."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266607

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.011

Label for M'Burney, saddler and harness maker, No. 25 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures travelling trunks, hat boxes and military accoutrements in addition to saddlery. Handwritten text on the item verso reads "From the inside of the cover of a trunk which came from the house of Miss Annett P. Rogers, 5 Joy Street, Boston, December 1921."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.003

Label for Gennaro Del Noce, saddler, harness and trunk maker, 73 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Horses and saddles decorate the coat of arms shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266609

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.004

Billhead for O.H. Hanlon & Co., manufacturers of fine harness and importers of London saddlery and horse appointments, 150 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 12, 1879

Hanlon is the successor to John B. Baker & Company and was established in 1835.

Date: 1879-02-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266610

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.005

Billhead for James Taylor, manufacturer of all kinds of harness, 23 Eliot Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 12, 1879

Taylor will repair harnesses for customers.

Date: 1879-05-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266611

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.006

Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House collection

The Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House collection (MS036), reflects the life and work of Henry Davis Sleeper (1878-1934); Sleeper's social circle at Eastern Point in Gloucester, Massachusetts; and life at the Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts. A majority of the collection is c...

Date: 1833-1991, undated

Collection: Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House collection

GUSN: 266638

Ref. Code: MS036

John Codman (1898-1989) family papers

This collection is arranged into series according to individual family member. The papers of each individual are organized into topical groups: correspondence, diaries, financial records, legal records, literary papers, maps and drawings, miscellaneous, printed matter, and scrapbooks. Series I: J...

Date: 1775-1964

Collection: John Codman (1898-1989) family papers

GUSN: 266648

Ref. Code: MS037

Beacon Hill Collection, by Touraine Paints, the new look that lasts, Touraine Paints, Inc., 1760 Parkway, Everett, Mass.

Touraine Super Ryplex Satin Sheen Finish colors are shown in the brochure. The cover image has a female figure between a bird cage and a box of decorative soaps.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266682

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.045

Beacon Hill Collection, by Touraine Paints, deliberately made better, Touraine Paints, Inc., 1760 Parkway, Everett, Mass.

Touraine Super Ryplex Satin Sheen Finish colors are shown in the brochure. The cover image has a female portrait, a clock and a decorative plate standing on a book.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266686

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.046

Billhead for James Taylor, manufacturer of all kinds of harness, 23 Eliot Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 4, 1879

Taylor will repair harnesses for customers.

Date: 1879-06-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266695

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.007

Interior decorating wall colors, decorator's choice of alkyd or latex in flat and semi-gloss finishes, Dutch Boy Paints, NL Industries, New York, New York

Color chips and product descriptions guide the home decorator is selecting Dutch Boy paints.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266702

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.047

Billhead for Hill & Langtry, importers and jobbers of saddlery hardware, horse clothing, harness leather, No. 90 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 29, 1879

Horse heads illustrate the billhead for Hill & Langtry.

Date: 1879-03-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266705

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.008

Eaglo Interior Finishes, Eaglo Paint & Varnish Corp., Long Island City, New York

The color chips feature the Regency Velvet Finish line of the business.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266706

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.048

Billhead for Moses Colman & Son, National Horse and Carriage Mart, 121 to 125 Portland and 190 & 192 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass., dated September 19, 1874

Colman holds auctions of horses, carriages and harnesses.

Date: 1874-09-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266710

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.009

Colors from historic Newport, authentically reproduced in Colorizer Paints, Colorizer Associates

The colors are available in all paint and enamel finishes for interior and exterior use. The reproduction is done "by exclusive warrant from the Preservation Society of Newport County." Dealers are list on the brochure verso.

Date: 1962

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266716

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.049

Label for John B. Baker & Co., saddlery & harness warehouse, 12 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A man and a woman dressed in formal riding attire are shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266718

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.001

Trade card for John W. Nichols, The Meriden Harness Co., harness manufacturer, 119 & 121 South Colony Street, Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The Company name is stamped on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266721

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.002

Dutch Boy Interior Decorating Colors featuring The Dirt Fighter Latex Wall Paint, Dutch Boy Paints Coatings Group, Dutch Boy, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

Interior paint chip samples are shown with three separate color strips done by Sherwin Williams. The brochure has a test report from Electrical Testing Laboratories, Inc., New York.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266722

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.050