Historic New England

Landscape architecture and gardening

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267912

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004

Columbia Bicycles, The Pope Manufacturing Co., Boston, Mass.

Bicycles and related goods made by the Company are described in the catalog. An image of the factory is shown on the back cover, located in Hartford, Connecticut.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267913

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.002

Union Cycle Mfg. Co., Union Bicyles, office, 166-170 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass.

Union Bicycle features and specifications are described in the catalog. In the cover illustration a man rides in front of the arch entrance to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267914

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.003

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

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 50. For machine or hand sewing." The word "Black" is stamped on the sheet. The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267918

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.003

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

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 8. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.004

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

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 10. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.005

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

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 16. For machine or hand sewing." The word "Black" is stamped on the sheet. The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.006

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

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 20. For machine or hand sewing." The word "Black" is stamped on the sheet. The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267922

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.007

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

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 36. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267923

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.008

Trade card for thread, location unknown, undated

Two men on the shore observe sailboats in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267929

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.001

Label for thread, female figure holding scales, location unknown, undated

A classical female figure, holding scales, is shown in the image. Below the figure "29 yds." is handwritten.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267930

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.002

Trade card for Messinger & Brother, machine sewing silk, Depot, No. 19 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business location is on Milk Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267931

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.003

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

The child figure in the card image is dressed in an outfit comprised of grapes. Thomas Russell & Company are the sole agents in New York. The card verso has a calendar for the months January-June.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.004

Trade card for Messinger & Brother, manufacturers of sewing silk, saddlers', embroidery, No. 19 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business factory is located in Canton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267934

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.005

Flooring

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

Two boys, dressed in sailor outfits, fire their toy cannon at a doll in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.006

General building materials

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267935

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006

Heating

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007

Insulation

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008

Lumber

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267938

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009

Plaster

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267939

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.010

Plumbing

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267940

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011

Roofing and gutters

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267941

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012

Wallboard and wall products

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267943

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013

Water heaters and tanks

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267944

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.014

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, J. & P. Coats, location unknown, 1887

The image caption reads "White, black & colors for hand & machine." The card verso has an 1887 calendar.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.007

Weather stripping

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267945

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.015

Architectural ornaments and decorations

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267946

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001

Brasswork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267947

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.002

Columns

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267948

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.003

Fireplaces and mantels

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267949

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004

General

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267950

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005

Ironwork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267952

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006

Metalwork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267953

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007

Woodwork and millwork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267954

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008

Church decoration and stained glass

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267955

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "White, black & colors for hand & machine." The "Jack Sprat" nursery rhyme is used to promote the product.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.008

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, location unknown, undated

The card verso reads "White, black and colors for hand and machine." Three white rats are shown in the card image, one of which is eating a stalk of grain.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267958

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.009

Trade card for Brainerd, Armstrong & Co., silk twist, 301 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The trademark image is shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.010

Fabrics

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267959

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002

Trade card for Corticelli Spool Silk and Twist, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

A man holds a fishing pole in the card image.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.011

General interior decoration

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267962

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003

Trade card for Corticelli Spool Silk and Twist, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

Three men examine their catch while fishing in the card image.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.012

Trade card for Corticelli Spool Silk and Twist, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

A fox upsets a man pulling a cart of produce in the card image.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267967

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.013

Trade card for Corticelli Spool Silk and Twist, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

Two men prepare to light a toy cannon in the card image.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267968

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.014

Trade card for Corticelli Spool Silk and Twist, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

A man sits in a tree with a dog and another man at the foot of it in the card image.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.015

Screen, A.L. Diament & Co., 1515 Walnut Street, Philadelphia; 101-119 Park Avenue, New York, New York

The use of folding screens is described in the brochure text. "It may be used effectively to shield a radiator; to screen part of Milady's room; to create a breakfast nook in the dining room; in fact, to form a cozy corner in any part of the house." The brochure has photographs of several examples ...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267973

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.018