Historic New England

Certain-teed House Paint, Certain-teed Products Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri

Color samples, prices and directions are given in the brochure. Text stamped on the front cover reads, "Asahel Wheeler Co., wholesale distributors, 53 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts."

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266459

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.039

Moore's Paints, beautify and protect, Benjamin Moore & Co., New York, New York

One folder has fifteen (15) individual sheets showing rooms decorated with Benjamin Moore products. Three sheets are larger than the folder and were done by Seymour Snyder. The second folder has thirteen (13) individual sheets. There is some duplication between the two folders. The inside of the bac...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266460

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.040

Decorator's palette, volume 2, Martin Senour Paints, Sampler Publications, Inc., 707 Kautz Road, St. Charles, Illinois

Martin Senour paint products are promoted with house makeovers and projects.

Date: 1995

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266461

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.041

Silky Acrylic Latex Semi-Gloss and One Coat Flat Wall Finish, Touraine Paints, Inc., 1760 Parkway, Everett, Mass.

Color samples are shown for Touraine paint products.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266463

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.043

Tru-Flex Exteriors, Touraine Paints, Inc., 1760 Parkway, Everett, Mass.

Colors samples are shown for wood siding, shingles, masonry and other exterior surfaces.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266465

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.044

Cover for New holiday publications, Christmas 1898, issued by Little, Brown & Co., Boston, Mass., 1898

The item is the front and back cover for the Christmas 1898 catalog. The 32 pages of the catalog are missing. The back cover has a list of the novels and historical romances of Henryk Sienkiewicz.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266467

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.015

Holiday books 1909, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, New York, 1909

The text below the image reads "DeWolfe & Fiske Co., The Archway Book Store, 20 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass." The verso has the frontispiece for Rex Beach's "The silver horde."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266471

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.016

Coats of arms of Mayflower families, Brewster, published by A.S. Burbank at the Pilgrim Bookstore, Plymouth, Mass., undated

The coat of arms for the Brewster Family is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266472

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.017

Coats of arms of Mayflower families, Warren, published by A.S. Burbank at the Pilgrim Bookstore, Plymouth, Mass., undated

The coat of arms for the Warren Family is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266473

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.018

Coats of arms of Mayflower families, White, published by A.S. Burbank at the Pilgrim Bookstore, Plymouth, Mass., undated

The coat of arms for the White Family is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266474

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.019

Coats of arms of Mayflower families, Winslow, published by A.S. Burbank at the Pilgrim Bookstore, Plymouth, Mass., undated

The coat of arms for the Winslow Family is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.020

Letterhead for Hendricks' Directory of the United States, architectural, engineering & mechanical, S.E. Hendricks' Co., 61 Beekman Street, New York, New York, dated April 20, 1901

The publisher is looking for a firm that can manufacture equipment for producting soap stone or crayon pencils.

Date: 1901-04-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.021

Letterhead for The youth's companion, Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., dated March 30, 1897

The publisher is trying to solicit advertising business from a company which manufactures bicycle bells.

Date: 1897-03-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266477

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.022

Sample page for The word at St. Kavin's, by Bliss Carman, The Monadnock Press, Nelson, New Hampshire, 1903

The frontispiece illustration and title page are shown.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266480

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.023

Advertisement for real estate, houses, location unknown, April 1792

Two advertisements describe houses for sale in an unknown location.

Date: 1792-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266481

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.001

Trade card for J.H. Jessop, real estate agent, 10 & 12 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The agent offers 40 choice lots at Ocean Spray in Winthrop, Massachusetts.The card verso has the train schedule for the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266482

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.002

Trade card for C.W. Eldredge, real estate agent, 30 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Eldrege buys and sells property, negotiates mortgages and collects rents.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266483

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.003

Trade card for N. Brigham Hall, real estate broker, 238 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

Hall deals in western property, negotiates mortgages and collects rents.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266484

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.004

Envelope for the Home Assistance Society, mortgages, 122 Boyslton Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 1897

The Society loans money for mortgages.

Date: 1897-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266485

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.005

Envelope for Blacker & Shepard Co., real estate, 409 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The envelope has a two cents stamp on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266486

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.006

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266487

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002

Rent check for The South Cove Corporation, Dr., Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1840

The rent is for wharf property and use of a grain store.

Date: 1840-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266488

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.007

Receipt for property tax, East Weymouth, Mass, September 20, 1906

The receipt verso lists collector's appointments by ward number.

Date: 1906-09-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266489

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.008

Advertisement for real estate, The Massachusetts Centinel, Boston, Mass., September 16, 1789

Multiple listings for houses are described. The business is the forerunner to an agent named Whitney.

Date: 1789-09-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.009

Trade card for Boucher's Trailer Sales, mobile homes, A.E. Boucher, R.F.D. No. 1, D.W. Highway, U.S. 3, Nashua, New Hampshire, undated

Boucher buys, sells and repairs mobile homes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266491

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.02.001

Trade card for Neil McIntosh, Jr., trustee, suburban land developments, 929 Old South Building, 292 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The suburban land developments are in Arlington, Waltham and Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266492

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.02.002

Trade card for Wilbur L. Clarke, real estate and insurance, 19 Milk Street, Room 52, Boston, Mass., undated

Mr. Clarke's residence is located at 40 Vinal Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266493

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.02.003

Trade card for A.B. & L.K. Wedgwood, real estate, Davis Square, Somerville, Mass., undated

Wedgwood buys, sells and rents properties.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266494

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.02.004

Canadiana, Americana including a nice selection of early American pamphlets and books, catalogue number 16, Creasser's Book Shop, 856 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

The catalog lists 177 items for sale with brief descriptions.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266495

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.010

Main Entrance Floor Frame, Jan. 19, 1906

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266496

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.012

First Floor Frame, Jan. 19, 1906

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266497

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.013

Third Floor Frame, Jan. 19, 1906

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266498

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.015

Fourth Floor Frame, Jan. 19, 1906

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266499

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.016

Roof Frame, Jan. 19, 1906

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266500

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.017

Elevation of East Party Wall, Jan. 19, 1906

1 elevation : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266501

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.018

Elevation of West Party Wall, Jan. 19, 1906

1 elevation : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266502

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.019

Elevation of Vestibule & Entrance Halls, undated

2 elevations : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 266503

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.020

Elevations of vestibules and entrance halls, undated

1 sheet of elevations : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 266504

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.021

Elevations of Second Entrance Hall, undated

1 sheet of elevations : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 266505

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.022

Second Floor Frame, Jan. 19, 1906

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266506

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.014

Advertisement for Frank W. Coy Real Estate Co., real estate, insurance, 6 High Street, Westerly, Rhode Island, June 14, 1935

The ad displays properties for rent at Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The ad is on the back page of "Seaside topics," a weekly periodical documenting the social scene along the Rhode Island and Connecticut shores.

Date: 1935-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.02.005

Trade card for H. & L. Chase, importers, manufacturers and dealers in bags and bagging, 233 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Products such as cotton sacks, burlap bags, gunnies and ropes are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.001

Trade card for Joseph Nickerson & Co., manufacturers of patent cordage and cotton duck, Nos. 95 & 97 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 13, 1883

Nickerson imports Manila hemp and deals in anchors, chains and ship chandlery items. A price list for cordage and oakum is listed on the card verso.

Date: 1883-11-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.002

Advertisement for the Hartford Twine Company, superior cotton twine, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The product is sold by Collins & Brothers, agents, 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.003

Trade cards for J.P. Tolman & Co., Samson Cordage Works, No. 164 High Street, Fort Hill Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The figure of Samson fighting the lion is shown in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.004

Trade card for M.F. Whiton & Co., agents, 31 & 33 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Whiton is an agent for the Hingham Cordage Company and the Lawrence Mills. The Company is a general agent for the Russell Frictionless Pump.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266513

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.005

Billhead for H.B. Roberts, commission merchant & manufacturers' agent for the sale of lines, twines, paper, cordage & fishing tackle of every description, 13 Arch Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 30, 1868

The business was formerly located at the corner of Fulton and Blackstone Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1868-10-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.098.01.01.006

At the sign of the whale & minnow, the story of a printer's mark, Seaver-Howland Press, 409 D Street, near Summer, Boston, Mass.

The history and printing techinques of Seaver-Howland Press is described.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266515

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.020

Trade card for Canfield Seamless Dress Shields, The Canfield Rubber Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1885-1886

A needlework competition for cash prizes is described on the card verso. An exhibit of the winners will take place in New York City in the fall of 1886.

Date: 1885-1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.001

Billhead for Geo. Dunbar & Co., manufacturers of and dealers in rubber goods for mechanical purposes, 134 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 25, 1885

The text on the building image reads "Rubber goods, railway supplies."

Date: 1885-06-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.002

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