Historic New England

Imperial Masters Tables, Imperial Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Various styles of end tables are described in the item. Actress Ellen Drew sits next to an end table in her home.The end tables are available from Jordan Marsh.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267133

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.041

Price list of centre tables, Page & Baker, wholesale furniture, 88 & 90 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass.

Three items are illustrated on the price list.

Date: 1897-1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267134

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.042

Needle case, Silver Eyes, superfine needles, England, undated

The inside of the case has the numbers "7, 5, 6" on the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267135

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.001

Home needle case, Blue Bird Brand Pearl Buttons, slides & novelties, manufactured by the Iowa Pearl Button Company, Muscatine, Iowa, undated

The inside of the case has an Aug.Thomas Needle Threader.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267136

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.002

Family combination needle case, Sharps Elliptic, made in Germany, undated

Text inside the case reads "High Grade Needles, Quality Warranted."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.003

Home needle case, Sharps Peerless Large Eyes, Germany, undated

The front and back covers show a girl dressed in Dutch costume and a windmill with a ship in the background. Text inside the case reads, "High Grade Needles, Quality Warranted."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267138

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.004

Marvel needle map, Silvereyd Cast Steel Sharps, Germany, 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 inside of the case reads, "...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267139

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.005

Practical book of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese furniture, by Harold Donaldson Eberlein and Roger Wearne Ramsdell, J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, London

Text on the brochure front reads "A unique volume, the only one of the kind available. For the first time the furniture of these three Latin countries is comprehensively treated in one volume at moderate cost." The contents are listed on the back and an order form is included.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267140

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.098

Sewing Susan, 21 silver eye needles with threader, Japan, undated

The text inside the case reads "Nickel Plated Rust Proof."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267141

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.006

Letterhead for Charles Howard & Co., manufacturers of sewing machine needles, Brockton, Mass., 1870s

The business was established in 1857.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267142

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.007

King Touring Car, King Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

This pamphlet gives a brief description of a touring car made by the King Motor Co.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267143

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.009

Cole Aero-Eight, Cole Motor Company, Indianapolis, Indiana

Cole models are described for potential customers.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267145

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.010

Greater values than ever before, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan

Several models of automobiles produced by the Ford Motor Company are described.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267146

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.011

Advertisement for The Hall Treadle Attachment, Frank Tripp, proprietor, 70 Milk Street, 75 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., December 21, 22, 23, 1895

The advertisement is from "The meteor," December 21,22,23, 1895.

Date: 1895-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.001

Automobiles, Brewster & Co., 1810-1919, Brewster & Co., New York, New York

Brewster's history from carriage maker to auto manufacturer is shown in images of the business premises over time. Car models and specifications are given for potential customers. The Boston dealer is George W. Canterbury, Inc., 967 Commonwealth Avenue.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267147

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.012

America's Exclusive Knights Six, Root & Van Dervoort Engineering Co., East Moline, Illinois

R & V Knight models are shown with descriptions and specifications. R & V Motors of New England is located at 704 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267148

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.013

Stevens-Duryea Motor Cars, three point support unit power plant, Stevens-Duryea Inc., Chicopee, Mass.

The place of Stevens-Duryea Motor Cars in the New England tradition of craftsmanship is outlined. An envelope attached to the inside of the back cover holds a leaflet with the specifications. George W. Canterbury, Inc. is the dealer at 967 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267149

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.014

Sunbeam Motor Car, built by The Sunbeam Motor Car Co. Ltd. of Wolverhampton, England

The Sunbeam's engine and chassis specifications are provided in the item. Frederick J. Caldwell, Inc. is the New England distributor located at 1043-1045 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267150

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.015

Stutz Motor Cars, Stutz Motor Car Company of America Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Stutz models are described for potential customers. Page 20 has a tipped in price change "Effective November 1st." The Roman god Mercury is shown on the front cover between a symbol and the Stutz vehicle. The word "Record" on the image is for the 1915 record set by Stutz in traveling between San Die...

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267151

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.016

Hudson Motor Cars, Hudson Super Six, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

Hudson Super Six models are described with text and images.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267153

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.017

Advertisement for the General Sewing Machine Agency, A.D. Simmons, agent, Ayer, Mass., October 22, 1874

Simmons carries Madame Demorest's Reliable Patterns in addition to sewing machines. The advertisement is from the "Ayer public spirit," October 22, 1874.

Date: 1874-10-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267155

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.002

Saxon, Saxon Motor Car Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

The new Saxon Motor Car is described for potential customers. The Falk-Baker Company deals in Saxon vehicles at 893-895 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267154

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.018

Advertisement for the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, The Davis Sewing Machine Co., No. 22 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The features of the Sewing Machine are described in the advertisement.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267156

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.003

Roamer, American's smartest car, Barley Motor Car Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Text on the cover reads "The only car that expresses your individuality, your tastes, your whims." Roamer cars are sold by Alfred Cutler Morse located at 705 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267157

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.019

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's Celebrated Premium Sewing Machines, 495 Broadway, New York, New York, April 11, 1863

The advertisement is from "Harper's weekly," April 11, 1863.

Date: 1863-04-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267158

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.004

USL Stations guarantee battery repairs for eight months, United States Light & Heat Corporation, Niagara Falls, New York

USL Service Stations will repair any car batteries brought to them and will guarantee their service for eight months.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267159

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.020

Advertisement for The Blees Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machine, James Trefren, agent, 30 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The machine is noiseless and has a link motion lock-stitch.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267160

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.005

Where's that soap? Right where you left it, if it's Texaco Auto Soap, The Texas Company, Houston, Chicago, New York

The advantages of using Texaco Auto Soap are described.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267161

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.021

Advertisement for The Light Running Domestic, Domestic Sewing-Machine Company, 96 Chambers Street, New York, New York, October 1872

The item is described as "The King of the Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines." The features of this lock-stitch sewing machine are listed in the item. The advertisement is from "Old and new," October 1872.

Date: 1872-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267163

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.006

Reflex Spark Plugs, The Reflex Ignition Co., Cleveland, Ohio

The spark plugs are described in detail for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267162

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.022

Yesterday today tomorrow, Selden Truck Corporation, Rochester, New York

The history of the Selden Truck Corporation is told with images of current models and the company's plans for the future. The invention of the first gas propelled road wagon in 1877 by George B. Selden is described in the item. "Baker Motor Sales Co., Inc., distributors Selden Trucks, 400 Mass. Ave....

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267165

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.023

Advertisement for The Light Running Domestic, Domestic Sewing-Machine Company, 96 Chambers Street, New York, New York, September 1872

The item is described as "The King of the Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines." The advertisement is from "Old and new," September 1872.

Date: 1872-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.007

Advertisement for The Automatic or No Tension Sewing Machine, Willcox & Gibbs S.M. Co., 658 Broadway, New York, New York, June 1881

The item is described as "The only sewing machine in the world without a tension, adapted for hand or treadle."

Date: 1881-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267166

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.008

Maxwell Motor Cars, Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

Background on Maxwell car manufacture, models and the chassis is provided for customers. Images of the Corporation factories are included.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267167

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.024

Advertisement for The Weed Sewing-Machine Co., manufactory, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The ad verso has a key to the individuals shown in John Trumbull's painting "Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775." J. Hammett copied the painting on a Weed Sewing Machine, resulting in 8,640,000 stitches.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267172

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.009

Pierce-Arrow, 38 and 48 h.p. models, dual valve, The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co., Buffalo, New York

The features and specifications of the Pierce-Arrow are provided with photographs of the models available.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267168

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.025

Illustrated book about the product of the Chalmers Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

Chalmers manufactures a number of models described in the book.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267169

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.026

White Bicycle, then and now portfolio, as manufactured by the White Sewing Machine Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Bicycle models and specifications are provided in the catalog. The bicycles are sold by Thomas Gaffney & Company, 107 and 109 Blackstone Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267170

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.001

Advertisement for The Florence Sewing Machine, Florence Sewing Machine Co., Florence, Mass., December 21, 22, 23, 1895

The product is available at Mrs. M.M. Smith's Millinery and Fancy Goods Store, 164 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire. The ad is from "The meteor," December 21, 22, 23, 1895.

Date: 1895-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267173

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.010

Advertisement for The Florence Sewing Machine, Florence Sewing Machine Co., Florence, Mass., February 1872

Florence Sewing Machines are the only machines to have the reversible feed and the self-adjusting shuttle tension. The product is available from Friend & Sweetser, agents, 141 Washington Street, Boston. The ad is from "Old and new," February 1872.

Date: 1872-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267174

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.011

Advertisement for Singer Sewing Machines, I.M. Singer & Co., 323 Broadway, New York, New York, December 1857

The Company carries sewing machines, silk twist, machine needles and thread. A branch office is located at 47 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The ad is from "Knickerbocker magazine," December 1857.

Date: 1857-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.012

Billhead for The Domestic Sewing Machine Co., 175 B Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 28, 1892

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1892-06-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267176

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.013

Advertisement for sewing machines, Willcox & Gibbs S.M. Co., 142 Tremont Street, corner Temple Place, Boston, Mass., November 1872

The machine is described as being silent and practical. The ad is from "Old and new," November 1872.

Date: 1872-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.014

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's Highest Premium Elastic Stitch Family Sewing Machines, Grover & Baker S.M. Co., 495 Broadway, New York and 235 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, November 1866

States and fairs are listed where the sewing machines have won prizes. The ad is from "Hours at home," November 1866.

Date: 1866-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267179

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.015

Murray catalog no. 29, style book of vehicles, harness, Fifth Avenue, Eggleston Avenue and Lock Street, The W.H. Murray Manufacturing Co.

Horse-drawn vehicles and related accessories are described in the catalog. A separate order blank is included.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267180

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.003.001

Advertisement for The Willcox & Gibbs Silent Sewing Machine, Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co., 142 Tremont Street, corner Temple Place, Boston, Mass., January 1872

The machine has a twisted loop stitch. The lower portion of the ad has customer testimonials. The ad is from "Hours at home," January 1872.

Date: 1872-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267181

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.016

Family sewing machine, by Jennie June, New York Sunday Times, 1866

The Grover & Baker Sewing Machine is described in the article. The article is from the "New York Sunday times," reprinted in "Hours at home," October 1866.

Date: 1866

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267182

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.017

Advertisement for The Light Running Domestic, Domestic Sewing-Machine Company, 96 Chambers Street, New York, New York, August 1872

The features of this lock-stitch sewing machine are listed in the item. The advertisement is from "Old and new," August 1872.

Date: 1872-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.018

Linotyping for the printing trade, specimens of linotype faces carried by Cecil H. Wrightson, 74 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Examples of the linotype faces, from five point to forty-eight point, are provided for customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267185

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.033

Trade card for the Putnam Nail Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Text on the card verso reads "The Putnam Nail is the only hot-forged and hammer-pointed horse-shoe nail in the world." The postal address is located in Neponset, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266724

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.004

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