Historic New England

Work of L. & J.G. Stickley, Fayetteville, New York

Stickley designed furniture pieces are shown in the catalog. The construction process is described in detail.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267111

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.035

New life for the used car with Du Pont Duco, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Paint and Varnish Division, 3500 Gray's Ferry Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Du Pont Duco is a pyroxylin finish for cars, woodwork, furniture, floors, walls and metal. It is available at Corkum Bros., 587 Washington Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts. Du Pont has an office at Everett Station 49, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267109

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.001

Carbon Proof AC Titan Plugs, Champion Ignition Co., Flint, Michigan

The spark plugs are made for Ford, Overland, and Studebaker cars.

Date: ca. 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267110

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.002

Historic Newport Reproductions, Kittinger, Buffalo, New York

Kittinger reproductions of 18th century furniture pieces, created by Newport cabinetmakers, are shown in the brochure. Pre-Revolutionary historic buildings associated with noted cabinetmakers are described.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267113

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.036

Your profit depends upon delivery, the Selden Truck on the National Motor Truck Development Tour, Selden Truck Corporation, Rochester, New York

The advantages and benefits of the Selden Motor Truck to farmers in their work is described in the brochure. Selden participated in the National Motor Truck Development Tour which traveled to rural areas and farms to demonstrate truck use to potential customers. The Tour started in Chicago on August...

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267112

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.003

Collection of fine period furniture, Old Colony Furniture Company, 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass. and 385 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

Detailed descriptions accompany the images of the hand made furniture pieces.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267114

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.037

Lot Plan, Talbot C. Chase, Esq., Hyslop Road, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 plot plan : blueprint

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

GUSN: 267118

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.001

Fisk Red Top Tires, The Fisk Rubber Co. of New York, Chicopee Falls, Mass.

Red Top Tires enhances the appearance and value of your car and helps keep mileage low. Fisk branches across the country are listed in the brochure.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267117

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.004

Antique reproductions, Winthrop Furniture Company, 424 Park Square, Building, Boston, Mass.

The handmade pieces are described with dimensions.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267115

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.038

General Motors Trucks, made in 5 different capacities, 3/4 to 5-ton, General Motors Truck Company, Pontiac, Michigan

The specifications for five trucks are described with vehicle images. The trucks are availalbe at The Moyes-Buick Co., distributors GMC Trucks, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267120

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.005

Netco Trucks, built in New England for New England work, New England Truck Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

Images and specifications for trucks made by the New England Truck Company.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267122

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.006

Landscape Plan, Residence of Mrs. Talbot Chase, 133 Hyslop Rd., Brookline, Mass., undated

1 plan : blueprint

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

GUSN: 267121

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.002

Charm of the Chandler, The Chandler Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Exterior and interior photographs illustrate the Chandler vehicles available to customers.

Date: 1920-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267129

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.007

Shaw Furniture Galleries, Inc., largest furniture discount house in the Carolinas, Randleman, North Carolina

The envelope contains a form letter, brochure, order form and brochure for Collector's Cherry by Thomasville.

Date: 1985

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267130

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.040

Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Grading Plan and Planting Plan, February 1930

Includes plant list along the right side of the plan.

Date: 1930-02

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

GUSN: 267124

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.003

Plot Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 plot plan : ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267125

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.004

Sheet of Foundation Sections, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., October 7, 1929

1 sheet of sections : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267126

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.005

Basement Floor Plan, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 floor plan : black and orange ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267127

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.006

First Floor Plan, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 floor plan : black and orange ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267128

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.007

Let's talk Sterling Trucks, Sterling Motor Truck Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The manufacture of Sterling Trucks is described for potential customers.

Date: ca. 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267132

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.008

Imperial Masters Tables, Imperial Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Various styles of end tables are described in the item. Actress Ellen Drew sits next to an end table in her home.The end tables are available from Jordan Marsh.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267133

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.041

Price list of centre tables, Page & Baker, wholesale furniture, 88 & 90 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass.

Three items are illustrated on the price list.

Date: 1897-1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267134

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.042

Needle case, Silver Eyes, superfine needles, England, undated

The inside of the case has the numbers "7, 5, 6" on the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267135

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.001

Home needle case, Blue Bird Brand Pearl Buttons, slides & novelties, manufactured by the Iowa Pearl Button Company, Muscatine, Iowa, undated

The inside of the case has an Aug.Thomas Needle Threader.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267136

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.002

Family combination needle case, Sharps Elliptic, made in Germany, undated

Text inside the case reads "High Grade Needles, Quality Warranted."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.003

Home needle case, Sharps Peerless Large Eyes, Germany, undated

The front and back covers show a girl dressed in Dutch costume and a windmill with a ship in the background. Text inside the case reads, "High Grade Needles, Quality Warranted."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267138

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.004

Marvel needle map, Silvereyd Cast Steel Sharps, Germany, undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The inside of the case reads, "...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267139

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.005

Practical book of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese furniture, by Harold Donaldson Eberlein and Roger Wearne Ramsdell, J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, London

Text on the brochure front reads "A unique volume, the only one of the kind available. For the first time the furniture of these three Latin countries is comprehensively treated in one volume at moderate cost." The contents are listed on the back and an order form is included.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267140

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.098

Sewing Susan, 21 silver eye needles with threader, Japan, undated

The text inside the case reads "Nickel Plated Rust Proof."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267141

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.006

Letterhead for Charles Howard & Co., manufacturers of sewing machine needles, Brockton, Mass., 1870s

The business was established in 1857.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267142

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.02.007

King Touring Car, King Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

This pamphlet gives a brief description of a touring car made by the King Motor Co.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267143

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.009

Cole Aero-Eight, Cole Motor Company, Indianapolis, Indiana

Cole models are described for potential customers.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267145

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.010

Greater values than ever before, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan

Several models of automobiles produced by the Ford Motor Company are described.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267146

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.011

Advertisement for The Hall Treadle Attachment, Frank Tripp, proprietor, 70 Milk Street, 75 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., December 21, 22, 23, 1895

The advertisement is from "The meteor," December 21,22,23, 1895.

Date: 1895-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.001

Automobiles, Brewster & Co., 1810-1919, Brewster & Co., New York, New York

Brewster's history from carriage maker to auto manufacturer is shown in images of the business premises over time. Car models and specifications are given for potential customers. The Boston dealer is George W. Canterbury, Inc., 967 Commonwealth Avenue.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267147

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.012

America's Exclusive Knights Six, Root & Van Dervoort Engineering Co., East Moline, Illinois

R & V Knight models are shown with descriptions and specifications. R & V Motors of New England is located at 704 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267148

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.013

Stevens-Duryea Motor Cars, three point support unit power plant, Stevens-Duryea Inc., Chicopee, Mass.

The place of Stevens-Duryea Motor Cars in the New England tradition of craftsmanship is outlined. An envelope attached to the inside of the back cover holds a leaflet with the specifications. George W. Canterbury, Inc. is the dealer at 967 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267149

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.014

Sunbeam Motor Car, built by The Sunbeam Motor Car Co. Ltd. of Wolverhampton, England

The Sunbeam's engine and chassis specifications are provided in the item. Frederick J. Caldwell, Inc. is the New England distributor located at 1043-1045 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267150

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.015

Stutz Motor Cars, Stutz Motor Car Company of America Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Stutz models are described for potential customers. Page 20 has a tipped in price change "Effective November 1st." The Roman god Mercury is shown on the front cover between a symbol and the Stutz vehicle. The word "Record" on the image is for the 1915 record set by Stutz in traveling between San Die...

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267151

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.016

Hudson Motor Cars, Hudson Super Six, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

Hudson Super Six models are described with text and images.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267153

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.017

Advertisement for the General Sewing Machine Agency, A.D. Simmons, agent, Ayer, Mass., October 22, 1874

Simmons carries Madame Demorest's Reliable Patterns in addition to sewing machines. The advertisement is from the "Ayer public spirit," October 22, 1874.

Date: 1874-10-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267155

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.002

Saxon, Saxon Motor Car Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

The new Saxon Motor Car is described for potential customers. The Falk-Baker Company deals in Saxon vehicles at 893-895 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267154

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.018

Advertisement for the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, The Davis Sewing Machine Co., No. 22 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The features of the Sewing Machine are described in the advertisement.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267156

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.003

Roamer, American's smartest car, Barley Motor Car Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Text on the cover reads "The only car that expresses your individuality, your tastes, your whims." Roamer cars are sold by Alfred Cutler Morse located at 705 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267157

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.019

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's Celebrated Premium Sewing Machines, 495 Broadway, New York, New York, April 11, 1863

The advertisement is from "Harper's weekly," April 11, 1863.

Date: 1863-04-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267158

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.004

USL Stations guarantee battery repairs for eight months, United States Light & Heat Corporation, Niagara Falls, New York

USL Service Stations will repair any car batteries brought to them and will guarantee their service for eight months.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267159

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.020

Advertisement for The Blees Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machine, James Trefren, agent, 30 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The machine is noiseless and has a link motion lock-stitch.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267160

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.005

Where's that soap? Right where you left it, if it's Texaco Auto Soap, The Texas Company, Houston, Chicago, New York

The advantages of using Texaco Auto Soap are described.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267161

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.021

Advertisement for The Light Running Domestic, Domestic Sewing-Machine Company, 96 Chambers Street, New York, New York, October 1872

The item is described as "The King of the Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines." The features of this lock-stitch sewing machine are listed in the item. The advertisement is from "Old and new," October 1872.

Date: 1872-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267163

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.006

American wrought iron hardware, forged by Newton Millham, blacksmith, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island

The brochure provides examples of Millham's work and he can reproduce pieces from samples, drawings and photographs. A price list is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267049

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.009

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