Historic New England

Yesterday today tomorrow, Selden Truck Corporation, Rochester, New York

The history of the Selden Truck Corporation is told with images of current models and the company's plans for the future. The invention of the first gas propelled road wagon in 1877 by George B. Selden is described in the item. "Baker Motor Sales Co., Inc., distributors Selden Trucks, 400 Mass. Ave....

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267165

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.023

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

The item is described as "The King of the Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines." The advertisement is from "Old and new," September 1872.

Date: 1872-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.007

Advertisement for The Automatic or No Tension Sewing Machine, Willcox & Gibbs S.M. Co., 658 Broadway, New York, New York, June 1881

The item is described as "The only sewing machine in the world without a tension, adapted for hand or treadle."

Date: 1881-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267166

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.008

Maxwell Motor Cars, Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

Background on Maxwell car manufacture, models and the chassis is provided for customers. Images of the Corporation factories are included.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267167

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.024

Advertisement for The Weed Sewing-Machine Co., manufactory, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The ad verso has a key to the individuals shown in John Trumbull's painting "Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775." J. Hammett copied the painting on a Weed Sewing Machine, resulting in 8,640,000 stitches.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267172

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.009

Pierce-Arrow, 38 and 48 h.p. models, dual valve, The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co., Buffalo, New York

The features and specifications of the Pierce-Arrow are provided with photographs of the models available.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267168

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.025

Illustrated book about the product of the Chalmers Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

Chalmers manufactures a number of models described in the book.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267169

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.026

White Bicycle, then and now portfolio, as manufactured by the White Sewing Machine Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Bicycle models and specifications are provided in the catalog. The bicycles are sold by Thomas Gaffney & Company, 107 and 109 Blackstone Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267170

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.001

Advertisement for The Florence Sewing Machine, Florence Sewing Machine Co., Florence, Mass., December 21, 22, 23, 1895

The product is available at Mrs. M.M. Smith's Millinery and Fancy Goods Store, 164 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire. The ad is from "The meteor," December 21, 22, 23, 1895.

Date: 1895-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267173

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.010

Advertisement for The Florence Sewing Machine, Florence Sewing Machine Co., Florence, Mass., February 1872

Florence Sewing Machines are the only machines to have the reversible feed and the self-adjusting shuttle tension. The product is available from Friend & Sweetser, agents, 141 Washington Street, Boston. The ad is from "Old and new," February 1872.

Date: 1872-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267174

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.011

Advertisement for Singer Sewing Machines, I.M. Singer & Co., 323 Broadway, New York, New York, December 1857

The Company carries sewing machines, silk twist, machine needles and thread. A branch office is located at 47 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The ad is from "Knickerbocker magazine," December 1857.

Date: 1857-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.012

Billhead for The Domestic Sewing Machine Co., 175 B Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 28, 1892

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1892-06-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267176

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.013

Advertisement for sewing machines, Willcox & Gibbs S.M. Co., 142 Tremont Street, corner Temple Place, Boston, Mass., November 1872

The machine is described as being silent and practical. The ad is from "Old and new," November 1872.

Date: 1872-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.014

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's Highest Premium Elastic Stitch Family Sewing Machines, Grover & Baker S.M. Co., 495 Broadway, New York and 235 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, November 1866

States and fairs are listed where the sewing machines have won prizes. The ad is from "Hours at home," November 1866.

Date: 1866-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267179

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.015

Murray catalog no. 29, style book of vehicles, harness, Fifth Avenue, Eggleston Avenue and Lock Street, The W.H. Murray Manufacturing Co.

Horse-drawn vehicles and related accessories are described in the catalog. A separate order blank is included.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267180

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.003.001

Advertisement for The Willcox & Gibbs Silent Sewing Machine, Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co., 142 Tremont Street, corner Temple Place, Boston, Mass., January 1872

The machine has a twisted loop stitch. The lower portion of the ad has customer testimonials. The ad is from "Hours at home," January 1872.

Date: 1872-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267181

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.016

Family sewing machine, by Jennie June, New York Sunday Times, 1866

The Grover & Baker Sewing Machine is described in the article. The article is from the "New York Sunday times," reprinted in "Hours at home," October 1866.

Date: 1866

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267182

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.017

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

The features of this lock-stitch sewing machine are listed in the item. The advertisement is from "Old and new," August 1872.

Date: 1872-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.018

Linotyping for the printing trade, specimens of linotype faces carried by Cecil H. Wrightson, 74 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Examples of the linotype faces, from five point to forty-eight point, are provided for customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267185

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.033

Boston Letterpaper Company, Boston, Mass.

The item has 14 samples of personal stationery and envelopes designed by the Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267186

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.034

Eagle Lock Company, catalog inserts for vol. 46, Eagle Lock Co., Terryville, Connecticut

Various types of locks, latches and padlocks are described. The pages are to be inserted in catalog, volume 46.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267187

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.007

General merchandise

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267188

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001

Descriptive catalogue, Frost & Adams, importers of artists' materials, draughting papers, tracing cloth, and mathematical instruments, pocket ed., No.37 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

Art supplies and mathematical instruments are described in the catalog. The cover title reads "Frost & Adams catalogue of artists' materials and mathematical instruments." There is a pre-printed envelope for customers with an image of the business premises on Cornhill. The catalog is enclosed in a m...

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267190

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.001

John and Arthur Motor Accessories Inc. catalog, 167 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, Mass.

Accessories and parts for automobiles are described in the catalog. There are exterior and interior photographs of the business premises on Massachusetts Avenue.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267191

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.027

Sample book of tracing papers, tracing cloths, drawing papers, Modern Blue Print Co., 47-51 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

The Company carries all types of drafting and drawing paper to meet the needs of architects, artists and engineers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267192

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.002

Christmas gifts by Makepeace, B.L. Makepeace, Inc., 1266 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

Makepeace manufactures scientific, engineering and artists' tools, instruments and supplies.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267193

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.003

Illustrated catalogue of Wadsworth, Howland, & Co., importers and dealers in artists' supplies, and architects' and engineers' stationery, nos. 82 & 84 Washington and 46 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass., 263 and 265 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Art supplies and stationery available from the business is described in the catalog.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267194

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.004

Enduring colors for the artist, Permanent Pigments, 1127 W. Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

The integrity of paints made by Permanent Pigments are described. The item has a separate price list for colors in pure linseed oil dated April 1, 1934. The price list has stamped text reading "M.M. Ross Co. artists' materials."

Date: 1934-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267195

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.005

Schmincke pre-tested permanent oil colors for artists, M.Grumbacher, New York

The leaflet describes the oil paints manufactured by M. Grumbacher according to Schmincke standards. The tube contents are specified as requested by The American Artists Professional League. The product is sold by the M.M. Ross Company, 68 Huntington Avenue and 66 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusett...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267196

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.006

Second 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: 267197

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.008

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

1 floor plan : black, red and orange ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267198

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.009

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

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267199

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.010

Front Elevation (East), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 elevation : ink and colored pencil on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267200

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.011

End Elevation (North), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 elevation : ink and colored pencil on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267201

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.012

Garden Front Elevation (West), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 elevation : ink and colored pencil on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267202

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.013

End Elevation (South), Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Oct. 7, 1929

1 elevation : ink and colored pencil on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267203

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.014

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

Includes "Section thru Beam Girder" and "Detail of Window Lintels."

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267204

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.015

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

Includes "Section Thru Girder Over Library" and "Beams for Corbelled Hall Chim."

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267205

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.016

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

1 framing plan : black and red ink on linen

Date: 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267206

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.017

Cooper-Frost-Austin family papers

The Cooper-Frost-Austin family papers (MS039) contain material which reflects the personal, social, and professional life and work of the Cooper, Frost, and Austin families who inhabited the house built by Samuel Cooper (1653/54-1718) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The majority of the collection focu...

Date: 1718-1886, undated

Collection: Cooper-Frost-Austin family papers

GUSN: 267208

Ref. Code: MS039

Langdon family papers

The Langdon family papers (MS040) reflect the financial management of the Governor John Langdon House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, by husband and wife, Woodbury Langdon (1837-1921) and Elizabeth (Elwyn) Langdon (1871-1945). Comprised mostly of checkbook registers and invoices for goods received an...

Date: 1906-1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 267209

Ref. Code: MS040

Merwin House collection

The Merwin House collection (MS041) contains material which reflects the personal and social lives of the Doane, Merwin, and Wilson families who inhabited the Merwin House in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The majority of the collection is comprised of genealogical material focused on Marie Vipont deR...

Date: 1716-1985, undated

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 267210

Ref. Code: MS041

Advertisement for The Willcox & Gibbs Triumphant, sewing machine, Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine, 323 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., December 1867

The ad text refers to a trial between the Willcox and Florence sewing machines as to which has the superior features.

Date: 1867-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267211

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.019

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's Highest Premium Family Sewing Machines, No. 495 Broadway, New York, New York, March 1867

The sewing machine features are described with customer testimonials. The ad is from "Hours at home," March 1867.

Date: 1867-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267212

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.020

Advertisement for Wheeler & Wilson's Lock Stitch Sewing-Machines, No. 625 Broadway, New York, New York, 1866

Magazine subscribers will receive a special price on a Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. The ad is from "Hours at home," 1866.

Date: 1866

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267213

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.021

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's First Premium Elastic Stitch Family Sewing Machines, 495 Broadway, New York, New York, January 1867

Text and testimonials describe the excellence of the Grover Sewing Machines. The ad is from the "Atlantic monthly advertiser," January 1867.

Date: 1867-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267214

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.022

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's First Premium Elastic Stitch Family Sewing Machines, 495 Broadway, New York, New York, December 1867

Text and testimonials describe the excellence of the Grover Sewing Machines. The ad is from the "Atlantic monthly advertiser," December 1867.

Date: 1867-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267216

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.023

Letterhead for the Col. Allen Encampment, Post 45, Grand Army of the Republic, Gloucester, Mass., dated April 19, 1873

A veteran has won an Elias Howe, Jr. Sewing Machine in a lottery held at the Grand Army Fair in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The receipt for the item is attached.

Date: 1873-04-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.024

Orpi Permanent Oil Colors, Talens & Sons, Inc., 127 Sussex Avenue, Newark, New Jersey

Colors and prices for Orpi oil paints are listed in the leaflet.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266658

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.007

Oil color permanency, Permanent Pigments, Cincinnati, Ohio

One side of the brochure is a color chart with prices while the verso describes the factors in achieving permanency in paint colors. Text stamped on the front reads "M.M. Ross Company, 72 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267225

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.008

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