Historic New England

How to clean better, faster, easier, a guide for users, Eureka Home Cleaning System, Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company, Detroit, Michigan

The cleaning of furniture, floors and household objects using a Eureka Upright is explained in the manual. The Eureka Cordless elecric clothing iron is described.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267852

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.001

Electrolux and how to use it, Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifier, Electrolux, Inc., 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The manual describes how to clean within the home using the Electrolux.

Date: 1936-09-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267853

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.002

New Premier electric cleaner, model 19, Electric Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

The advantages of using a Premier vacuum cleaner are described for customers. The business was formerly The Frantz Premier Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267854

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.003

Wallpaper and Wallcoverings

This magazine contains a variety of articles and advertisements that focus on and center around wallpaper and wallcoverings. This issue is Vol. XLI, No. 8.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267856

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.001

This magazine contains a variety of articles and advertisements that focus on and center around wallpaper and wallcoverings. This issue is Vol. XLVI, No. 6. The front and back covers of the magazine are unattached.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.002

Isabella Barclay: Old Furniture, Wall Decorations

This catalogue lists the images and names of wallpapers and pieces of furniture owned by Isabella Barclay and brought over to the United States.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267858

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.003

New Walls for Old

This pamphlet explains the benefits of using Decorite wallpaper and shows two samples of Decorite wallpaper.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267859

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.004

Things to Keep in Mind when Buying Wall Paper

This pamphlet describes ideas and concepts that you should consider when you are wallpapering your house. The pamphlet recommends that you use "Le Bellus Studios" and "Niagara Wall Paper Company" wallpaper.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267861

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.005

Piedmont old-fashioned red cedar chests, Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co., Statesville, North Carolina

Background on red cedar is provided with detailed descriptions of the chests and wardrobes available for sale. The inside of the back cover has a facsimile letter from Piedmont customer Grover Cleveland. There are separate facsimile letters from Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Lady Durand and a facsimile che...

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267860

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.008

Furniture catalog, William Leavens & Co., manufacturers, Boston, Mass.

Mission style chairs, tables, desks, dressers and other pieces are described with dimensions, weight, prices and wood type. The product number range is 1024-2180. The Priscilla chair is shown in the image.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267862

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.014

Paine Furniture Company mid-winter sale of furniture, rugs, draperies, lamps, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The customer preference days are January 18-21, 1939. Paine's was founded in 1835. Two dining room sets are shown in the second image.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267863

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.023

McKay creates the new Posture Line of Chrome Furniture, The McKay Company, McKay Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The pieces are "suitable for any type of interior" as stated in the item text.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267864

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.026

Leavens finished to your order furniture 1928, William Leavens & Co., Inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Customers select the color, decoration and finish of their selected furniture. There is a separate price list dated April 16, 1928.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267865

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.029

Furniture of romance, Hayward Furniture Co., 8 Hayward Place, Boston, Mass.

Colonial style early American pieces are shown in the catalog. There is a separate price list.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267866

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.039

Tools and hardware

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267867

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014

Travel and outdoors

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015

Miscellaneous

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016

Cabinet hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001

Door and window hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267871

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002

Tools and hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267872

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003

Camping equipment and outdoor supplies

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267874

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001

Hotels

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267875

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002

Suitcases and trunks

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267876

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.003

General food

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267879

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001

Pure brandies, S.S. Pierce Co., importers and grocers, Tremont Building, corner Tremont & Beacon Streets, corner Huntington Avenue & Dartmouth Street, Central Wharf, Boston, Mass.

Brandies carried by the Company are listed with prices as well as several other alcoholic products. An image of the Tremont Building is shown on the front of the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267880

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.001

Price list of canned goods, wines, liquors and cigars, S.S. Pierce & Co., importers and grocers, temporarily at 364 Washington Street, opposite Bromfield Street and 32 Court Street and Tremont Street, next Adams Express Office, Boston, Mass.

Specialty foods for Thanksgiving and Christmas are described along with other imported and domestic foods and liquors. Products from Adolph Röder in Wiesbaden, Germany are available from Pierce. A note inside the front cover states that the business has been located at Tremont and Court Streets sinc...

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267881

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.002

Polly put the kettle on we'll all make Jell-O, The Genesee Pure Food Company, LeRoy, New York

Recipes using Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder are described.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267882

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.004

De luxe Christmas gift, Armour's Cloverbloom cheese assortment, Armour and Company, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois

Armour is offering a gift cheese assortment and a serving tray made by West Bend to its customers. An order form is included.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267883

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.004

Why? A&P coffees are the most popular in the world, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

Background on A&P coffees is provided with tips for making good coffee.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267884

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.005

Silver and silverware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267885

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006

Vacuum cleaners

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267886

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007

Trade card for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Prize Brown Leghorns." The card verso shows the No.4 Family machine available for $65.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.007

Costumes of all nations, Norway,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

The item is one of a card set created as a souvenir package for the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. "These cards are lithographed reproductions of photographs taken on the spot in the various countries and provinces and colored there to correctly represent the native costum...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.008

Costumes of all nations, Sweden, Dalarne, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

The item is one of a card set created as a souvenir package for the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. "These cards are lithographed reproductions of photographs taken on the spot in the various countries and provinces and colored there to correctly represent the native costum...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.009

Singer Stores in every city, France, Boulogne-sur-Mer, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso. Singer Sewing Machine Stores are identified with a red "S."

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.010

Singer Stores in every city, India, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.011

Singer Stores in every city, Italy, Florence, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.012

Singer Stores in every city, Japan, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.013

Singer Stores in every city, Philippine Islands, Manila, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.014

Singer Stores in every city, Switzerland, Soleure, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267895

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.015

Singer Stores in every city, United States, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.016

Advertisement for Clark's Spool Cotton, George A. Clark, location unknown, October 1867

The thread won a silver medal at the 1867 Paris Exposition. The advertisement is from the "Atlantic Monthly," October 1867.

Date: 1867-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.001

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 40. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.002

Outline of the life and works of Col. Paul Revere, with a partial catalogue of silverware bearing his name, Towle Mfg Company, silversmiths, Newburyport, Mass.

Paul Revere's life and legacy is described with a reprint of the Longfellow poem. Drawings of historic landmarks related to the Paul Revere story are included. Silverware inspired by Revere is shown in the catalog. The Company has offices in Chicago and New York.

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267901

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.015

Colonial book of the Towle Mfg. Co., Towle Mfg. Company, silversmiths, Newburyport, Mass. and Chicago, Illinois

The cover has the word "Colonial" in green font. Text on the last page reads "This little book was designed and printed for the Towle Mf'g Company, silversmiths by Will Bradley at the Wayside Press Springfield, Mass." Text on the title page reads "Which is intended to delineate and describe some qua...

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267902

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.018