Historic New England

Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, 47th annual ed., catalog no. 58, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Michigan

The catalog has photographs or sketches with accompanying text, floor plans and a price list..

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.022

Presto-Up Cottages, Harris Brothers Company, Chicago, Illinois

The patented bolt-together cottages and garages are described with illustrations, floor plans, material specifications and construction details. Price lists for cottages, churches, community buildings, school houses and stores are included.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269812

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.023

Post protector for Stevens's New Silk Edged Perfumed Cards, Coventry and London, England, undated

Text at the bottom of the item reads "This fringe is registered and the post protector entered at Stationers' Hall."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269813

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.014

Calendar fragment for Hall. L. Davis, manufacturer and dealer in paged blank books, importer of stationery and paper hangings, Exchange Street, Portland, Maine, 1882

Davis manufactures account books and deals in school, classical and law books. The business was established in 1825.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269814

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.015

Hodgson houses and outdoor equipment for your country home, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The catalog has cottages, cabanas, garages, play houses, garden buildings, poultry houses, kennels and bird houses available from the E. F. Hodgson Company of Boston and New York. Each building is accompanied with a photograph, description, floor plan and prices.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269818

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.024

Christmas greetings, Louie's, stationer and engraver, 547 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, undated

The holiday envelope is decorated with Christmas trees.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269816

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.016

Hodgson houses and camps, indoor and outdoor equipment, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The catalog has houses and outdoor buildings such as play houses, bird houses, animal housing and greenhouses available from E.F. Hodgson. Prices are given with descriptions, photographs and floor plans.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269821

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.025

Advertisement for Britannia Ware, Daniel Boyd, No. 78 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

Boyd's tableware is available at wholesale and retail prices.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.001

"Cupboard in Maids Room", Second Floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Com'wlth Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269822

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.116

"1/2" Scale Details of Servants Wardrobes, Broom Closets, Etc.", House of J.S. Ames, Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

Many of the drawings on this sheet are crossed out, with multiple notes saying "See other sheets."

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

GUSN: 269823

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.117

Broom & Pail Closet in Attic, House of J.S. Ames, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269824

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.118

1/2" Scale & Full Size Details for Wardrobes in Attic, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., undated

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

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

GUSN: 269825

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.119

F.S.D. of Cupboards and Dressers in Basement, House of John S. Ames Esq., 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

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

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

GUSN: 269826

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.120

Man unpacking tableware items, location unknown, ca. 1829

The pitcher sits on top of a stand labeled "Glass." The image caption reads "South end long room."

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.002

Hodgson houses, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The catalog has photographs of cottages with floor plans and price lists. The photographs show home exteriors, interiors and furnishings. Hodgson also does play houses and garages.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269830

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.026

Premium coupon for chinaware, location unknown, undated

The coupon has $1.00 printed on the left side. The text reads "Premium coupon redeemable in chinaware at our store."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.003

Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, china and glassware, 501 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Zinn has connecting stores between Temple Place and West Street. The card verso text reads "First class goods from all parts of the world at retail."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.004

Walpole small buildings, Walpole Woodworkers, Walpole, Mass.

The small sheds and buildings offered by Walpole Woodworkers are shown with photographs and floor plans. There is a separate price list and a small brochure on cedar lawn furniture.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.027

Trade cards for Geo. W. Fuller, crockery, china, glass ware and house furnishing goods, 275 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Text on the card verso reads "Bargains in tea and dinner sets."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.005

Business card for Robt. N. Bolton, Norcross, Mellen & Co., crockery, china and glass ware, 16, 18 & 20 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Bolton is a sales representative with the Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.006

Kenyon take down houses, catalogue no. 51, R.L. Kenyon Co., Waukesha, Wisconsin

The catalog describes various models of portable bungalows with photographs, descriptions and floor plans. There is also a catalog of Kenyon camp furniture and a price list.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269835

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.028

Trade card for M.B. Paige Co., manufacturers and wholesalers, crockery and glass ware, sewer pipe, 102 Central Street, Peabody, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1736.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.007

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

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

GUSN: 269888

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.121

Stable first floor plan, 1/4 inch scale, residence of F. K. Sturgis, "Faxon Lodge", Newport, R.I.

pencil on tracing paper, red ink

Date: 1903

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 269890

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.007.056

Stable transverse section, 1/4 inch scale, residence of F. K. Sturgis, "Faxon Lodge", Newport, R.I.

pencil on tracing paper, red ink

Date: 1903

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 269891

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.007.057

Building design for the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R. I., 1895 (Richard Morris Hunt).

Set of 58 architectural drawings of the building design of the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Newport, R.I., 1893-1895 by the architect Richard Morris Hunt. For drawings of interior decoration by Ogden Codman, Jr. see new va 1a.

Date: 1893-1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 269892

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008

Decoration for the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R. I., 1895.

Set of 14 architectural drawings for the decoration of the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Newport, R.I., 1894-1895 by ogden Codman, Jr. Building architect, Richard Morris Hunt.

Date: 1894-1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 269893

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.009

Trade card for Abram French & Co., importers of fine china, glassware, pottery, 89, 91 & 93 Franklin Street, corner Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

French carries fancy goods and bronzes in addition to tableware.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.013

Trade cards for D.B. Stedman & Co., china, crockery & glass, No. 10 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The wholesale and retail items Stedman has available for sale are listed on the card verso. The business is the first store from Washington Street. The bottom of the card reads "Buffords Lith. Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.014

Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, china and glassware, 501 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A figure in red holds a blue fan in the card image. Zinn has connecting stores between Temple Place and West Street. The card verso text reads "First class goods from all parts of the world at retail."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.015

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china, lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1882

A decorated blue and white vase is shown in the card image. The card verso has an 1882 calendar. The business is the successor to Otis Norcross & Company.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.016

Nurses, undated

A black and white photograph of six women in uniforms with a man in a suit. The women are probably nurses, and the man may be a doctor.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 272776

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3600.0300.001

Business card for Luis Vasquez, Restaurant Manager

A business card for Luis Vasquez, Restaurant Manager of Locke-Ober Cafe. The card includes the text, "Winter Place LLC, 3 Winter Place, Boston, MA 02108, TEL 617.542.1340, FAX 617.542.6452."

Date: undated

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272778

Ref. Code: CC008.15

Biographical material, 1891-1920, undated

This series includes advertisements for Cook's firm, trade cards for Cook's firm, letters of introduction, membership cards, and receipts.

Date: 1891-1920

Collection: Robert Allen Cook architectural collection

GUSN: 272877

Ref. Code: AR008.01

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