Historic New England

Etchings of houses stained with Dexter Brothers English Shingle Stain, Dexter Brothers, 55 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.

Etchings of houses in New England and other parts of the country are used to promote the product. The business claims it does not wash off.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266725

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.001

Trade card for Ordway, Loring & Ricker, dealer in harness and horse clothing, 60 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts, undated

The business imports saddlery hardware for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.005

Devoe Mirrolac Stains in varnish, Devoe & Raynolds Co., Inc., New York and Chicago

Color samples and surfaces which the product can be used on are described.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266726

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.002

Trade card for the Putnam Nail Co., Boston, Mass., 1881

The illustration caption reads "St. Julien, 2.11 1/4." Below the image it states "Copyright Clay & Richmond, Buffalo, N.Y., 1881." The card verso reads "The Only Hot-Forged and Hammer-Pointed Horse-Shoe Nail in The World." The company postal address is in Neponset, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.006

Price list of varnishes, Valentine & Co., 36 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Booklet with price list of varnishes sold by Valentine and Company.

Date: 1865-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266729

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.003

List No. 2: Berry Brothers descriptive list of varnishes and japans

Descriptive of varnishes and japans (lacquer) sold by Berry Brothers.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.004

Trade card for Bunker Hill Harness Oil, Brooks Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio, undated

The product is carried by C.P. Abbott, maufacturer and dealer in light & heavy harness, South Royalton, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266751

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.007

Den towards Stairs, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266730

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.034

Den towards Window, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266731

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.035

Inch Scale of Mantel, undated

1 scale drawing : ink on linen (?)

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266732

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.036

Dining Room Toward Fireplace, Dec. 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12

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

GUSN: 266733

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.037

Library towards Mantel, Dec. 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12

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

GUSN: 266734

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.038

Elevation towards Front, Dec. 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12

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

GUSN: 266735

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.039

Library opposite Mantel, Dec. 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12

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

GUSN: 266736

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.040

Elevation towards Hall, Dec. 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12

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

GUSN: 266737

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.041

Ceiling Plan, Dec. 1905

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12

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

GUSN: 266738

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.042

Plan of Granite on Front of House, Jan. 12, 1906

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-12

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

GUSN: 266739

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.043

Architectural drawing for the residence of Arthur Perry, Jan. 17, 1905

1 architectural drawing : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-17

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

GUSN: 266740

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.044

Library towards Mantel, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266734.

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

GUSN: 266741

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.045

Elevation towards Front, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266735.

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

GUSN: 266742

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.046

Elevation towards Hall, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266737.

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

GUSN: 266743

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.047

Library opposite Mantel, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266736.

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

GUSN: 266744

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.048

Transverse Section, March 31, 1906

1 section : ink on linen

Date: 1906-03-31

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

GUSN: 266745

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.049

"Kitchen toward Servants Dining Room", April 18, 1906

House for Arthur Perry, Esq., 10 Marlborough St., Boston, Mass. Sheet Number 61

Date: 1906-04-18

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

GUSN: 266746

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.050

Mantel in Own Chamber 2nd 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: 266747

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.051

Mantel in Small Chamber on 2nd 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: 266748

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.052

Mantel in Guest Room 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: 266749

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.053

Utilac Varnish Stain

Prospectus with samples to promote Utilac Varnish Stain sold by Benjamin Moore and Company, with some directions for use.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266752

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.005

Calendar for the London Harness Company, 60 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1946

The calendar image shows King's Chapel, Tremont Temple and the Tremont Hotel about 1850. The card verso provides background on King's Chapel.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266755

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.008

Solignum: Wood Preserving Stain: Shad Card

Prospectus with samples of panel deal to promote wood preserving stain sold by Solignum.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266753

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.006

Architectural photo series, Pratt & Lambert, Inc., varnish, enamel & lacquer makers

Eleven photographs showing home interiors to promote supplies sold by Pratt and Lambert Incorporated, Varnish, Enamel and Lacquer Makers. Picture published with the courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the back: handwritten infortmation.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266754

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.007

Johnson's Wood Dye

Propsectus to promote Johnson's Wood Dye "for the artistic coloring of wood", with colored prints.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266757

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.008

Trade card for C.H. Ayer, harness maker and repairer, Main Street, Suncook, New Hampshire, 1904

The image caption reads "2454. When day is turning into night. Birney."

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266756

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.009

Campbell's Varnish Stain

Booklet describing advantages of Campbell's varnish stain and published by Carpenter-Morton Company.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266758

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.009

Circular for Stiles Frost, manufacturer of patent elastic and other surcingles, 75 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., December 31, 1879

The circular defines the licensing agreement between Frost and other businesses. Several letters attest to the use of the surcingle with horses.

Date: 1879-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266759

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.010

Billhead for Mark W. Cross & Co., London Harness Agency, makers of harness, horse furnishings, 20 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 23, 1899

The Company manufactures travelling bags and sporting goods in addition to harness and horse furnishings. Cross will build fine stables.

Date: 1899-08-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266766

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.011

Ecclesiastical ware in gold silver and brass, catalogue no. 40D, church goods, W. & E. Schmidt Co., 308 Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Photographs and illustrations of altars, pulpits, baptismal fonts and furniture carried by the Company are shown in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266771

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.001

Trade cards for the Franklin Laboratory Co., guinea pigs, white mice, rabbits, 1585 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Franklin supplies animals to laboratories.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.001

Hill's patent inside sliding blinds and screens, improved venetian blinds, Burlington Venetian Blind Co., Burlington, Vermont

The advantages and features of the window treatments are described. An advertisement for L.B. Fitch & Company, venetian blinds retaped and repaired, is attached on page five. The business is located at 18 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266786

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.001

Trade card for Charles Williams, Jr., manufacturer of telegraphic and electrical instruments, No. 109 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso shows the American Morse Alphabet. A handwritten note with the card attests to Williams' connection to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. "It was in the garret of Williams' shop that the first significant experiments on the telephone were conducted (1875-1876). ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.002

Choose the new in venetian blinds, Chicago Venetian Blind Company, 3917 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Suggestions for using color-metal alumilite venetian blinds in your home are included. The product is sold by the Walsh-Spencer Company, 420 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266793

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.002

Kaiser Aluminum Shade Screening... a new way to keep homes, offices, plants refreshingly cool on hot summer days, general offices, Permanente Products Company, Kaiser Building, 1924 Broadway, Oakland, California

The advantages of the aluminum screening product are described in the pamphlet. A letter to the customer is included dated August 19, 1949. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File no. 35-P-1."

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.003

Trade card for G.S. Woolman, mathematical optical & philosophical instruments, 116 Fulton Street, New York, New York, undated

The card is illustrated with instrument images.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.003

Advertisement for S. Thaxter & Son, importers of and dealers in nautical and surveying instruments, 125 State street, coner of Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Thaxter carries charts and nautical books in addition to instruments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.004

Trade card for M.A. Porter, watch spring, skirt maker and dealer in thread store goods, 236 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Porter is now prepared to do initial letter stamping on handkerchiefs, clothing and table linen.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266846

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.001

Trade card for Walcott Brothers, patent graduating button-hole cutters, location unknown, undated

The item is for sale in hardware and fancy goods stores for use by tailors, shirt and dress makers and families.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266847

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.002

Brunschwig & Fils 2003 price list, 75 Virginia Road, North White Plains, New York

The business "is a wholesale house selling only to interior designers, architects and decorating departments of fine retail and furniture stores."

Date: 2003

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266874

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.001

Cohasset Colonials present fabrics, coverlets, draperies, Hagerty, Cohasset, Mass.

Background on colonial spinning and fabric is provided in the brochure. Home interiors decorated with Cohasset products are shown with an order form. There is a separate sheet for the Hanover Chandelier available from Cohasset.

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266883

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.002