Historic New England

Leavens colonial furniture, William Leavens & Co., Inc., manufacturers, 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has drawings of chairs and a few tables manufactured by the Company. Furniture pieces are shown in photographs in the initial pages.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267272

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.048

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. and 30 Union Square, New York, New York, undated

Two children and a white cat play around a New Home Sewing Machine in the image. L.S. Andres is the general agent located at 268 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267273

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.011

Rapids Furniture Company, the finest and most completely stocked showroom in New England, 90 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Rapids is a wholesale distributor which works through dealers and decorators. A line of text reads "People are being put to work rehabilitating towns and cities."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267274

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.049

Answers to your kitchen planning questions, General Electric Appliances, Louisville, Kentucky

General Electric model kitchens and electric kitchens are described for potential customers.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267673

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.003

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Two little girls compare dolls in the card image. The Household Sewing Machine Office is located at 159 Main Street, Satucket Block, Brockton, Massachusetts. E.W. Gorham's Club & Subscription Agency is also located on the Satucket Block over the Public Library.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267669

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.008

Wall to wall lighting for tomorrow's office, another architectural lighting design presented by the Lamp Department, General Electric, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

Modernization for office light is shown in designs by Louis E. McAllister for General Electric.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267672

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.033

Super service with light, another architectural lighting design presented by the Lamp Department, General Electric, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

Gas station designs by George Cooper Rudolph have display cases outside to entice customers.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267676

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.034

Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers, Maytag, Newton, Iowa

The advantages and functions of the Maytag Jetclean Dishwasher is described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1980s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267678

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.004

F.S. Detail of Head Library, Section H-H, See Sheet #20, Chase House, Revised Nov. 8, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-08

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

GUSN: 267675

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.059

New Rochester Lamp, manufactured by Bridgeport Brass Co., office & factories, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Rochester Lamp models are described in the catalog. A separate price list for the items and a flyer for the banquet lamp are included. The salesroom is at 19 Murray Street in New York City.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267679

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.035

Why KitchenAid is the most wanted, Hobart Manufacturing Co., Troy, Ohio

Thie benefits of KitchenAid dishwashers are described for potential customers. The product is available from Breckenridge, Inc., 262 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusettts.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267681

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.005

G-E Slimline and Circline Lamps seen in many roles, combining articles by C.M. Cutler and J.L. Tugman, from the Magazine of light, Nos. 2 and 3 issues

The use of Circline and Slimline Lamps in department, drug and specialty stores is shown in the pamphlet.

Date: 1945

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267682

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.036

Handy reference book for kitchen planners, Morandi-Proctor, kitchen equipment specialists, Morandi-Proctor Company, Inc., 25 Garvey Street, Everett, Mass.

The business manufactures kitchen equipment for hospitals, institutions, schools, cafeterias, hotels and restaurants. Company history is described with photographs of the factory interior. An illustration of a Morandi designed kitchen in the Revere Hotel is on page 16. The Morandi Hub Dish Washer fr...

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267683

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.006

Step-saving U kitchen, designed by Lenore Sater Thye, plans by J. Robert Dodge, Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics, Agricultural Research Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

The components of a U kitchen are the mixing, vegetable preparation, dishwashing, cooking, serving, dining and planning centers. The pamphlet was issued in March 1948 and slightly revised in April 1949. Miscellaneous publication (United States. Department of Agriculture) ; no. 646.

Date: April 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267685

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.007

Sylva Ring Incandescent Fixtures, Sylvania Electric Products, Inc., Ipswich, Mass.

A cover letter promotes the use of the products with two attachments. "Sylvania Sylva-Ring Fixtures," by R.R. Ramsay is a newsletter with specifications for the products. "Sylvania Sylva-Ring Fixtures" has images and further description of the fixtures.

Date: 1951-05-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267686

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.037

St. Charles custom kitchen styling, St. Charles Manufacturing Co., St. Charles, Illinois

Colors, wood finishes and handle styles are shown as samples and in kitchen models. A separate letter from Homer Price, the advertising and sales promotion manager is included with a sheet listing the St. Charles dealers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267687

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.008

Lighting equipment for commercial, industrial and floodlighting requirements, catalog no. 35L, General Electric Supply Corp., Bridgeport, Connecticut

Lamps and lighting fixtures carried by General Electric are described in the catalog.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267688

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.038

Unerring hands need this floating lamp, Dazor Floating Lamps, fluorescent and incandescent, Dazor Manufacturing Co., 4483 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, Missouri

This flexible lamp is distributed by B.L. Makepeace, Inc. at 387 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267690

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.039

Turntite, the screwless canopy, Service Electric Manufacturing Co., 564 Atlantic Avenue, near South Station, Boston, Mass.

The lighting fixtures are described with a price list to provide information to contractors.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267712

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.040

F.S.D. of Terrace Porch Cornice, etc., House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 27, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-27

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

GUSN: 267692

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.069

Sleeping Porch Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267693

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.070

"Detail of Servants' Porch" Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 2-5, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-02 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267694

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.071

F.S.D. of Main Cornice, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 2-6, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-02 - 1929-12-06

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

GUSN: 267695

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.072

F.S.D. of Ell Cornice, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 3-6, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-03 - 1929-12-06

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

GUSN: 267696

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.073

F.S.D. of Cornice for Wing, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 3-6, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-03 - 1929-12-06

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

GUSN: 267697

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.074

Balustrade Details, Roof, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 5, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267698

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.075

"F.S.D. of Servant Porch Cornice", Drawing of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 5, 1929

Sheet Numer 49

Date: 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267699

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.076

F.S.D. of Main Pediment, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 7, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-07

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

GUSN: 267700

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.077

F.S.D. of Pediment Mouldings and F.S.D. of Cornice & Rake Mouldings, Stair Hall & Service Rm., Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 9, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-09

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

GUSN: 267701

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.078

Detail of Pediment, Front Elevation, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 10, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-10

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

GUSN: 267702

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.079

Main Staircase Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 17, 1929 and Feb. 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-26

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

GUSN: 267703

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.080

Untitled details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 18, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-18

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

GUSN: 267704

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.081

F.S.D. of Scroll on Landings & Gallery, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 21, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-21

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

GUSN: 267705

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.082

Dormer Details, Third Floor North Elevation, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., November 1929 and Dec. 27, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929

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

GUSN: 267706

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.083

"Details of Pantry, Servants Hall & Rear Stair Hall", Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 5-7, 1930

Sheet Numer 59

Date: 1930-01-05 - 1930-01-07

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

GUSN: 267707

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.084

F.S.D. of Closets, Drawers, Cupboards etc., Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 7, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-07

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

GUSN: 267708

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.085

Serving Room Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 14-Mar. 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-14 - 1930-03-20

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

GUSN: 267709

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.086

Fireplace Details, Main Hall & Library, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 15-22, 1930

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-15 - 1930-01-22

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

GUSN: 267710

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.087

Details of Coat Room 1st Fl., Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 17, 1930 and Feb. 4, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-17 - 1930-02-04

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

GUSN: 267711

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.088

Catalogue no. 3, Inland Glass Company, manufacturers illuminating glassware, Chicago, Illinois

Tinted, decorated and white glass lampshades for home interiors and commercial spaces are shown in the catalog. The products are available from George H. Wahn Co., distributors and jobbers of electrical supplies, 69-71 High Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267715

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.017

Sterling Silvered Glass Reflectors, catalog no. 25, Reflector & Illuminating Co., manufacturers and engineers, 565 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois

The products are "for show windows, show cases, wall cases, flood lighting, cove and general interior illumination." George H. Wahn Company at 69 High Street in Boston is the distributor.

Date: January 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267716

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.041

Lighting fixtures, catalog no. 18, Arvedon Bros., Inc., jobbers and manufactureres of electrical supplies, lighting fixtures and electrical glassware, 44-46 Portland Street, Boston, Mass.

The lamp and ceiling fixtures sold by the business are described in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267719

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.042

Exterior lighting equipment, Service Electric Manufacturing Co., 564 Atlantic Avenue, near South Station, Boston, Mass.

In addition to its own products the Service Electric Manufacturing Company will distribule a line of copper lanterns made by The Novelty Lamp & Shade Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267720

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.043

Air conditioning and refrigeration

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.001

Concrete and granite

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267722

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002

Doors and windows

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267723

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003

Fireproofing and waterproofing

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267724

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.004

Trade cards for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A woman holds a doll with her little girl at her feet in the card image. J. Tatarczyk deals in all brands of sewing machines including second hand machines. He sells Madame Demorest's Patterns.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267725

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.009

Trade card for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Boston, Mass., 1882

A wedding couple looks at a Domestic Sewing Machine in the card image. The name "S.D. Jones, Agent" is stamped on the bottom of the card.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267726

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.010

Trade cards for The White Sewing Machine, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

A young girl hides from a dog behind a screen in the card image. The text above the fireplace reads "The King of all Sewing Machines." The text below the image reads "Decorate your home with a White Sewing Machine." The verso of one card has a stamp reading "M.W. Parsons, dealer in all kinds of sewi...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.011

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