Historic New England

Trade card for Le Page's Liquid Glue, manufactured by the Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass., 1880s

The card verso has instructions for applying and sealing the glue. The item is sold by the James H. Bryan Company in Westfield, Massachusetts. Text above the illustration reads "The man used Le Page's Liquid Glue in the wrong place."

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.027

Better homes at lower cost, Griffin Lumber Company, Hudson Falls, New York

The item has home designs with floor plans from the Griffin Lumber Company in Hudson Falls, New York.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269634

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.014

Sheet for Walker's Letterettes, John Walker & Co., Farringdon House, London, England, undated

The item verso lists testimonials from London periodical editors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269636

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.028

Attractive homes, Hovey Lumber Co., Providence, Rhode Island

The home designs and plans are provided by the Hovey Lumber Company in Providence, Rhode Island. The image is a two-story Dutch-Colonial Revival home with a sun-porch and brick facade.There is a single chimney and the windows are framed by shutters.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269635

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.015

Trade card for H.S. Hutchinson & Co., wholesale and retail booksellers and stationers, 194 Union Street, New Bedford, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Hutchinson's Circulating Library." Two children sit on a wall in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.029

Little book of landscapes for coloring, The Standard Crayon Co., Danvers, Mass., 1913

The Company logo is shown on the item verso.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269638

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.030

Trade card for Chas. Bartlett, stationery, location unknown, 1881

The card is a holiday greeting to Bartlett's customers describing the items he has for sale.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269639

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.031

V.B. Dennison Crepe color card, Dennison Manufacturing Co., Framingham, Mass., 1940s

Samples of Dennison Crepe Paper are shown in the foldout card. The "V.B." stands for Very Best. The Company has an office at 26 Franklin Street in Boston as well as locations in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269640

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.032

Front Room, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269641

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.071

2nd Floor Front Room, undated

Shows "Mr. John S. Ames bed room - 2d front - 1 inch scale", "Mr. John S. Ames - dressing room" and "Mr. John S. Ames - Den - 2d front side room."

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

GUSN: 269642

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.072

Unfinished hearth drawing for the house of John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

1 architectural drawing : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269643

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.073

Elevation and Plan, Front Drawing Room, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269644

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.074

Chimney Brest, Front Parlor, undated

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269645

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.075

Elevation and Plan, Rear Drawing Room, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil and colored pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269646

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.076

Elevation and Plan, Dining Room Fireplace, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269647

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.077

Elevation and Plan, Library Mantel, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269648

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.078

Elevation and Plan, Smoking Room, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269649

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.079

Gray Marble Mantel, Inch Scale, undated

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269650

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.080

Elevation and Plan, Own Chamber Fireplace, Ames House, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269651

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.081

Mantel in Guest's Chamber 2nd Fl., House of John S. Ames Esq., 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269652

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.082

1/2" Scale Detail of W'robe in Own Dressing Room, House of J.S. Ames Esq., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269653

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.083

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobe in Own Dressing Room, House of J.S. Ames Esq., 3 Comwlth Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269654

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.084

1/2" Scale detail of wardrobe in Own Dressing Room, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269655

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.085

Price list for Ward & Gay, Dr., wholesale and retail stationers and blank-book manufacturers, 178 to 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., 1883

The business sells memorandum books, paper, tablets, pens and pencils.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269656

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.033

Numbers 14 and 16 Lynde Street and the sites of 10 and 12 Lynde Street

1 black and white photograph

Date: 1925

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 269657

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5450.01

Trade card for E.E. Young, fancy advertising cards, 106 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A nautilus shell decorates the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269658

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.001

Trade card for E.E. Young, fancy advertising cards, 106 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A scallop shell decorates the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269659

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.002

Trade card for E.E. Young, fancy advertising cards, 106 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Various sea shells decorate the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269660

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.003

Trade card for Amee Brothers, stationers, 5 Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass., undated

Ducks decorate the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269661

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.004

Trade card for G.P. Brown, cards, Beverly, Mass., undated

Maple leaves and acorns decorate the trade card. Customers are invited to send $.10 for an assortment of floral or chromo cards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269662

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.005

Trade card for W.F. Wheaton, printer and stationer, 52 William Street, New Bedford, Mass., undated

A Kate Greenaway illustration decorates the trade card. Fancy business cards are a specialty of the stationer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269663

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.006

Trade card for Thomas Groom & Co., stationers and account book manufacturers, 105 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1903

Groom imports English and French stationery and does all types of printing and engraving for customers.The inside of the card has a 1903 calendar.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269664

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.007

Trade card for J.E. Thompson, bookseller & stationer, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

A flower basket decorates the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269665

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.008

Sample for Haddock's Cards No. 1, location unknown, undated

Two white birds decorate the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269666

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.009

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "A." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269675

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.010

1/2" Scale Elevations of Own Dressing Room, House of J.S. Ames, Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., undated

Includes elevations for "Side Toward Library", "Side Toward Window", "Side Toward Own Room", "Side Toward Hall" and "F.S.D. of Moulding."

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

GUSN: 269670

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.086

1/2" Scale details of closet in Own Room, second floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269671

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.087

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobe in Own Bath, House of J.S. Ames, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269672

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.088

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobe in Own Bath, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269673

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.089

Full Size Details of Wardrobe in Own Bath, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269674

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.090

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "B." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269676

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.011

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "C." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269677

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.012

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "F." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269678

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.013

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "I." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269679

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.014

1/2" Scale Details of Wardrobes in Own Room, House of J.S. Ames, Esq., 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269680

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.091

Arch & Dressing Room Door, 2nd Floor, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. J.S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269681

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.092

1/2" Scale Elevations of Panelling in Own Room, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Shows "Side Toward Dressing Room", "Side Toward Closet", "Section thru wardrobes", "Side Toward Bay" and "F.S.D. of Moulding for Own Room."

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

GUSN: 269682

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.093

1/2" Scale Elevations of Rear Dressing Rm, House of J.S. Ames, Esq. at 3 Com'w'lth Ave., undated

Includes "Side Toward Guest Room", "Side Toward Window", "Side Toward Staircase", "Side Toward Hall" and "F.S.D. of Moulding."

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

GUSN: 269683

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.094

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobe in Guest Room, Second Floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq., 3 Com. Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269684

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.095

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "K." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269685

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.015

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