Historic New England

Summer furniture, Paine Furniture Company, Arlington Street, near Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The pamphlet appears to be missing pages 1-2 and possibly 23-24.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268921

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.003

Aristocrat of garden furniture, hand forged iron by the Pompeian Studios, 160 Lexington Avenue, New York

Wrought iron furniture made by Pompeian Studios is described in the item. A price is included in the catalog.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268922

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.004

Arvin Metal Outdoor Furniture, Arvin Industries, Inc., Columbus, Indiana

Price lists and descriptions of outdoor furnitue are on the sheets. The pieces are distributed by Salmanson & Company, 1107 Broadway, New York.

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268923

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.005

Beauty is its own reward, outdoor furniture, Walpole Woodworkers, Walpole, Mass.

The benefits of using outdoor furniture made by Walpole Woodworkers is described in the item. Locations are listed in the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268924

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.006

Hampden Outdoor Furniture, Hampden Specialty Products, Inc., Easthampton, Mass.

Each sheet describes an individual piece manufactured by the company.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268925

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.007

Reception room elevation, 1/2 inch scale, residence of F. K. Sturgis, "Faxon Lodge", Newport, R.I.

pencil on tracing paper

Date: 1903

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268926

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.007.001

Rustic vases, porch boxes, bird baths, sun dials, A.L.T. Rustic Co., Belvidere, Illinois

The items are made of stone and will survive any weather conditions. A paper slip attached inside the front cover urges customers to buy directly from the manufacturer. Rustic Company products were displayed at the "Own a Home" Exposition in Chicago, March 24-31, 1923.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268927

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.008

Catalogue No. SP-84, iron fences and entrance gates, Stewart Iron Works Co., 511 Enterprise Drive, Covington, Kentucky

The catalog has images, descriptions, and specifications for gates and posts made by the Stewart Iron Works Company. The item has a separate brochure with color photographs of gates around buildings and monuments. The business is a subsidiary of Stewart Manufacturing Company and was founded in 1886...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268939

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.002

Man's home is his castle, American Chain Link Fence Company, 24-26 Ship Avenue, Medford, Mass.

The benefits of having a fence around your home and the fence types made by the Comapny are described.

Date: ca. 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268950

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.003

American Chain Link Fence Co., Medford, Mass.

The benefits of using chain link fences around home, commercial and public spaces is described.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268953

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.004

Security fences for city and suburban homes, country estates and industrial property, catalog no. 5, Security Fence Erecting Co., 284 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, Mass.

The advantages of using security fences are described along with images, descriptions, and prices of Company products. The pamphlet also includes a price list for ornamental gates that is pasted to one page.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268954

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.005

1928 year book & catalogue, Little Tree Farms, landscaping and forestry, Pleasant Street, Framingham, Mass.

Descriptions are provided for plants, seed mixtures, garden furnishings and tools. The catalog has an order form, letterhead sheet and return envelope. A loose tinted photograph of Uyeno Park in Tokyo, Japan is in the catalog. Text on the verso reads "The Meiji, California souvenir sea shells, art p...

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268955

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.001

Bradley's Super-Phosphate of Lime, Bradley Fertilizer Company, No. 27 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass.

The advantages of the product are described with customer testimonials. The front cover has a color illustration of a Native American standing with corn stalks.The back cover is a color illustration of the Company's plant in North Weymouth, Massachusetts. The fertilizer is for sale by Eli Morton, Wh...

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268956

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.002

Annual descriptive catalogue, Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation, 47 to 54 North Market Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries seeds, plants, farming and gardening tools and other items.

Date: 1896-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268957

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.003

Herb list of Village Hill Nursery, Williamsburg, Mass.

The item lists the names and prices of herbs sold by the Village Hill Nursery. Dorcas Brigham, an Associate Professor of Botany at Smith College, is the proprietor. There is a bibliography on the last page. The pamphlet is addressed to J.J. Haskell, 33 Academy St., Hallowell, Maine.

Date: 1945

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268958

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.004

Vick's floral guide 1884, James Vick, Rochester, New York

Plants, vegetables, and gardening equipment sold by Vick are described in the catalog.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268959

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.005

Weston Nurseries, Brown and Winter Streets, Weston, Mass.

Descriptions of nursery stock sold by Weston Nurseries are listed. The pamphlet has a map with directions.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268960

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.006

Economy of science, The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, Stamford, Connecticut

The techniques of the Bartlett Tree Expert Company are described in the care and maintenance of trees. Testimonials and client lists are included.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268961

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.007

Dover Stamping Company, manufacturers and dealers in tinners' hard ware & furnishing goods, Nos. 88 & 90 North Street, Boston, Mass.

The item is the second illustrated catalogue produced by the business. The Company sells all types of tinware from drinking cups to japanned toys to wringers. The book is inscribed in the front with "C.A. Fisk, Nicholville, N.Y."

Date: 1868

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268963

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.030

J.W. Colgan Co., manufacturers of fine name plates, etched metal products and saw-pierced specialties, 9 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

Prices, specifications and images for brass and aluminum products are provided in the catalog.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268964

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.002.001

How to use art brass for making candle and lamp shades, jardiniè res, fern dishes, broom holders, trays, desk sets, picture frames, candlestick holders, etc., Favor, Ruhl & Co., New York, Boston, Chicago

Designs for creating pierced brass decorative objects are described in the catalog. Inside the back cover is a price list of materials for working pierced brass. "R.H. White Co., Boston, Mass." is stamped on the front cover.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268965

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.020

Breakfast room, west elevation, 1 inch scale, alterations to the residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I., 1895

1 plan ink on linen: number 23

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268366

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.007

Breakfast room, north elevation, 1 inch scale, alterations to the residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I., 1895

1 plan ink on linen: number 24

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268367

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.008

Merchandise brochures from the Jordan Marsh Company, Washington, Summer and Avon Streets, Boston, Mass.

The mailing envelope contains three brochures for nurses' uniforms, muslin curtains and Waterman Fountain Pens. An order form and return envelope are included. The mailer is addressed to Mr. A.H. Tucker, Wiscassett, Maine.

Date: 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268368

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.008

Jay Bronson, manufacturer of and general agent for the lates novelties and staple goods, office and salesroom, 126 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

This catalogue lists the images, descriptions, and prices of goods available from Jay Bronson in 1884. Text on the front cover reads, "Oldest Supply Depot For Agents' Goods In The West."

Date: 1884-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268369

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.009

Paramount salesman, special bulletin, no. 178, Paramount Supplies, Adams at Jefferson Street, Chicago, Illinois

Paramount Supplies sells wholesale merchandise including home appliances, radios, cameras, watches and car accessories. A combination order form and envelope is incuded in the catalog.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268370

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.010

Mid-May specials, sheet no. 2845, Butler Brothers, 495 and 497 Broadway, New York, New York

Butler Brothers is a wholesaler of department store merchandise. A separate leaflet entitled "Something for nothing" describes the forthcoming July catalog with a post card for requesting it. The envelope is addressed to R.D. Maplebeck in Rowley, Massachusetts.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.011

Housewife, special premium list, The housewife, 52 Duane Street, New York, New York

Prize incentives are offered to subscribers who can enlist new subscribers to the magazine. The prizes are such merchandise as books, jewelry, clothing and tableware. A separate order form is included.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268372

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.012

Third annual mid-summer sale 1915, Montgomery Ward & Co., New York, New York

The catalog states the Company is celebrating its 44th year. A separate order form and envelope are included for customers.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.013

Christmas 1953, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston and Framingham

Toys, clothing, accessories, jewelry, appliances and home furnishings are featured in the Christmas catalog. An order form is on page 118.

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268374

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.002.007

Passageway, west and north wall, alterations to the residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I., 1895

1 plan ink on linen

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268375

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.009

East elevation, 1/4 inch scale, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R. I.

1 blueprint

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268376

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.010

Basement plan, measured, 1/4 inch scale, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 blueprint

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268377

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.011

First floor plan, measured, 1/4 inch scale, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 blueprint

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268378

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.012

Second floor plan, measured, 1/4 inch scale, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 blueprint

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268379

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.013

Ground floor plan, 1/4 inch scale, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 reverse print: number 1

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268380

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.014

Second floor plan, 1/4 inch scale, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 reverse print: number 1

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268381

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.015

Part of ground floor plan, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 autopositive copied from original plan by the Architect, Dudley Newton.

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268382

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.016

Second floor plan, residence of Harold Brown, Newport, R.I.

1 autopositive copied from original plan by the Architect, Dudley Newton.

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268383

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.001.017

Floor plans for the residence of A. M. Coates (Alfred M. Coates), "Landfall", Newport, R.I., 1900.

1 set of archectectural drawings consisting of three floorplans for the residence of Alfred M. Coates, "Landfall", Newport, R.I.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268434

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.002

First floor plan, 1/4 inch scale, residence of A. M. Coates, "Landfall", Newport, R.I. 1900.

1 floorplan of first floor, print on olive linen, tinted with red and black

Date: 1900

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268435

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.002.001

Second floor plan, 1/4 inch scale, residence of A. M. Coates, "Landfall", Newport, R.I. 1900.

1 floorplan of second floor, print on olive linen, tinted with red and black

Date: 1900

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268436

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.002.002

Attic floor plan, 1/4 inch scale, residence of A. M. Coates, "Landfall", Newport, R.I. 1900.

1 floorplan of attic, print on olive linen, tinted with red and black

Date: 1900

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268437

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.002.003

Photograph album 72

This is a large and very ornate album. The cover has a raised illustration of William Tell surrounded by blue plush. The album contains cabinet photos, generally measuring approximately 4" x 5". There are also some tintypes and cartes de visite in the back of the album. These are mostly in exc...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268439

Ref. Code: PC009.072

Photograph album 73

Cabinet photographs of Shakers, given by a member of the Sabbath Day Lake Shaker Family in Maine. Taken in the 1880s, the photos are mostly of elders and eldresses from Sabbath Day Lake, along with a few from the Alfred, Maine ministry. They are identified by name beneath each photo. Although the...

Date: 1880s

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268440

Ref. Code: PC009.073

Photograph album 74

A family album containing members of the Story family and their relations. The album holds cabinet photos and cartes de visite on facing pages. Many of these are labeled with names, and some with family relationships. Photographers from Salem represented here are D.W. Bowdoin, Taylor & Preston, a...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268441

Ref. Code: PC009.074

Residence of Martha Codman, (Martha Catherine Codman Karolik), Bellevue Ave. & Berkeley, "Berkeley Villa", Newport, R.I., 1908-10.

Set of 51 architecural drawings for the building design and interior decoration of the residence of Martha Codman, (Martha Catherine Codman Karolik) "Berkeley Villa", Bellevue Ave., Newport, R.I., 1908-10.

Date: 1908-1910

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268442

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.003

Photograph album 75

Cabinet photos, cartes de visite and a few tintypes of the Story family. The Mansfield and Foster families are also in the album. On the first page is a dedication to Marcia Mansfield from E.A. Story dated August 15, 1884. Most of the sitters are identified on the backs of the photos. Photograph...

Date: ca. 1884

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268443

Ref. Code: PC009.075

Conservatory elevation (Washington, D.C.), 1/2 inch scale, residence of Martha Codman, Bellevue Ave. and Berkeley, "Berkeley Villa", Newport, R.I., 1908-10.

1 plan: pencil on tracing paper

Date: 1908-10

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 268446

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.003.001

Photograph album 76

Cartes de visite of the Story family and relations. An index in front of the album identifies the sitters. Members of the Mansfield and Maynard families are also included in the album. New Jersey, Salem, Mass. and South Carolina photographers are represented. Boston photographers include: E.L. Alle...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268449

Ref. Code: PC009.076

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