Historic New England

Brochure for The White Sewing Machine, Clark & Freeman, 163 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Machine's ease of use is illustrated in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267353

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.038

Trade card for The Singer Manufacturing Co., 4th Avenue and 16th Street, New York, New York, undated

A boy standing on a Singer Sewing Machine cabinet kisses a girl leaning over a wall with the caption "Romeo and Juliet." The Company has an office at 166 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267354

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.039

Kennebec Canoes 1925, Kennebec Boat & Canoe Co., Waterville, Maine

Kennebec Canoe models are described in the catalog.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267356

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.003

Fabrics, the key to successful decoration, published by F. Schumacher & Co., New York, New York

Booklet with advices for how using fabrics in home decoration, published by F-Schumacher and Company

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267357

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.011

Kennebec Canoes 1924, Kennebec Boat & Canoe Co., Waterville, Maine

Kennebec Canoe models are described in the catalog.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.004

Metropolitan air goods insure comfort, Metropolitan Air Goods Co., Athol, Mass.

Camping equipment sold by the business includes air mattresses, tents, sleeping bags and fishing gear. There is a separate price list dated January 20, 1923.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267359

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.005

History of gold leaf and its uses, F.W. Rauskolb, 103 Arch Street, Boston, Mass.

The history and uses of gold leaf, from book arts to ornamentation is described. The publisher manufactures gold leaf of every description.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267360

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.016

When daylight ends, Metropolitan Air Goods Co., Athol, Mass.

Testimonials promote the use of Poquaig Sleeping Robes made by the Company.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267361

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.006

Trade card for the Willcox & Gibbs Automatic Sewing Machine, Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company, 33 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso displays the Willcox & Gibbs registered trade mark and an illustration of the Automatic Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267363

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.040

Lyons Camp Bungalow Trailer, F.P. Lyons, Inc., manufacturers, Manchester, New Hampshire

The features of the Trailer are described for interested customers. The brochure is from the 1923 Boston Auto Show. The export office for the business is at No. 3 Cedar Street, New York.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267362

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.007

Family budget, how to make and how to check it, by Isabel Ely Lord, issued by McCall's magazine, New York, New York

The creation and use of a budget is explained with examples. A woman appears to being using a ledger and a quill pen in the cover image.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267364

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.001

Your dreams come true when you sleep on air in a luxurious, water andf windproof Comfort Sleeping Pocket, Metropolitan Camp Goods Co., Athol, Mass.

The sleeping bags and air mattresses are described for camping customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267365

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.008

Beautify your home at a small cost, by Christine Ferry, Pepperell Manufacturing Company, 160 State Street, Boston, Mass.

The cover title text reads "When the luxury of decoration is not an extravagance." Christine Ferry, the needlework editor for "Modern Priscilla" provides tips and suggestions for using Pepperell Sheeting to decorate rooms in the home.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267367

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.006

Summer outings, Chenango Equipment Manufacturing Co., Inc., Norwich, New York

The brochure provides specifications and testimonials for the Chenango Camp Trailer.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267366

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.009

Costumes of all nations, Algeria, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267378

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.041

Modern home, issued by McCall's magazine, New York, New York

The subtitle text reads "How to equip the modern home with mechanical servants and manage it wisely." Home appliances are described along with methods for performing house work and managing finances.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267369

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.007

Leatheroid sample trunks and cases, catalogue M, Leatheroid Manufacturing Co., 121 Beach Street, Boston, Mass.

Trunks, suitcases and warehouse containers are manufactured by the business. The factory is in Kennebunk, Maine.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267368

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.003.001

Pacific Luggage Factory, catalog, 642-648 Commercial Street, San Francisco, California

Descriptions and dimensions for Everlasto Trunks are in the catalog. There is a separate "Net price list no. 21" included in the item. Text on the cover reads "Guarantee Everlasto Trunks, the trade mark that shields your luggage." The receipt for the catalog is in the item.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267370

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.003.002

Decorating your home, a course of ten practical lessons for the amateur, by Dorothy Ethel Walsh, issued by McCall's magazine, New York, New York

The tips cover color schemes, furniture, carpets, curtains and lighting. A bibliography of further resources is on the last page.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.008

Be kind to your outdoors, Hirsch-Weis Division of White Stag, 5203 S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd., Portland, Oregon

The Company makes camping and backpacking equipment and outdoor clothing. Tips for being a responsible camper/hiker are included.

Date: 1973

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267372

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.010

Selection and arrangement of furniture, by Lois Palmer, published by Ladies' home journal, Independence Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Suggestions for selecting and arranging furniture in different rooms of the house.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.009

Travelers hotel guide, Hotel Credit Letter Company, 342 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

A list of hotels that will honor Travelers Hotel Credit Letters, issued by the Hotel Credit Letter Company, are organized by city and state. Hotel ads are on every page. An application form is included.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267374

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.002

Sloane's house of years, made from the beauty of the past for today and for countless years to come, W. & J. Sloane, 575 Fifth Avenue, New York City; 711 Twelfth Street, Washington, D.C.

The business builds a home to scale and reproduces the interior rooms in their New York and Washington, D.C. stores. Contributing architectural firms are listed on each page. The catalog has ads for sale properties and furnishing companies. The second copy lacks the front cover.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267375

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.010

Argue Not, inn, Fryburg, Maine

The features and amenities of the Argue Not Inn are described for prospective guests. Point of interest are listed with mileage from the Inn.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267376

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.003

Beautiful interiors, Dierks, Dierks, Arkansas

The advantages of Dierks floors and panels for interior decoration is described. Text on the inside of the back cover provides instructions for finishing the interior trim.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267377

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.011

Norwich Inn, Route 12, Norwich, Connecticut

Features of the Norwich Inn are shown in photographs. The back cover has a list of "Real New England Inns." L.G. Treadway is the managing director.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267379

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.004

Book of decoration, Murphy Varnish Company, Newark, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois

Interior decorating styles including Italian renaissance, Tudor and Queen Anne are shown in existing houses. The parlor in the Fowler House, Danvers, is featured on page 32. "Acknowlegement is made to "Country life," England, Victoria and Albert Museum, Metropolian Museum of Art, Boston Public Libra...

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267381

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.012

Vermont, Green Moutains, Lake Champlain, vacation land, Rutland Railroad Company, Rutland, Vermont

The brochure has a list of hotels and boarding houses in Vermont arranged by town. A train schedule and map with stage and automobile connections is provided. A map of the Long Trail is included.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267384

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.005

Costumes of all nations, Bosnia, Austria-Hungary,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267380

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.042

Three keys to the modern basement, The Bryant Heater Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Suggestions for converting a basement into a den or recreation room are described. The pamphlet was sent to Boston Consolidated Gas Company customers.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267383

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.013

White Hart Inn, on Routes 44 and 41, Salisbury, Connecticut

The features and amenities of the White Hart Inn are described with a separate rate list for potential guests.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267385

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.006

Pyrographic novelties designed in bas relief effect, James A. Houston Co., Pyrography Department, Boston, Mass.

Supplies and designs for creating pyrographic bas relief images are listed in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267388

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.014

Have you seen beautiful Burlington, Vt. on Lake Champlain? Don't miss it, Van Ness House, Burlington, Vermont

The Van Ness House is described as the perfect location for taking in the attractions in the Burlington area.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267386

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.007

Costumes of all nations, Bosnia, Austria-Hungary,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set ...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267387

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.043

Catalogue of plaster reproductions from antique, medieval and modern sculpture, P.P. Caproni and Brother, 1914-1920 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the cover reads "Caproni Casts: Special Catalogue of Subjects for the Decoration of Schools, Libraries and Homes."

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267390

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.015

Costumes of all nations, Burmah,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267389

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.044

Costumes of all nations, Ceylon,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set ...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267391

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.045

Collection of scrolls and ornaments suitable for painters, ornamenters, designers, engravers, lithographers, & c., by A.P. Boyce, 31 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., A. Williams & Company, publishers

Decorative patterns are shown in the catalog. The cover title reads "Boyce's collection of ornaments, book no. 1."

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267392

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.016

Costumes of all nations, China,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set ...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267393

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.046

Costumes of all nations, Hungary, Austria-Hungary,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267394

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.047

Costumes of all nations, Hungary, Austria-Hungary,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.048

American Exchange in Europe, Henry F. Gillig & Co., 449, Strand, London, England

American Exchange services for the traveler are mail delivery, currency exchange, reading and writing rooms, newspapers, tourist information, hotel reservations and steamship and railroad tickets. A floor plan of the building is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.008

Costumes of all nations, India,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267397

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.049

Costumes of all nations, India,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267398

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.050

Hotels and boarding houses in the Green Mountains of Vermont and along the shores of Lake Champlain and at Montréal, Québec and Ottawa, issued by Passenger Traffic Department, Central Vermont Railway, St. Albans, Vermont

Hotels, attractions and train schedules assist the traveler in planning a vacation in Vermont and Canada.

Date: 1927-04-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267400

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.009

Costumes of all nations, Ancona, Italy,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

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 item is one of a card set c...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267399

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.051

Mortlake Manor, an ideal restful place for a week end or a summer vacation, Brooklyn, Connecticut

Mortlake Manor was built by Civil War veteran Daniel Tyler. Mortlake Manor is owned by Theodore Roosevelt's wife Edith Kermit Carow, a grand-daughter of Daniel Tyler. The inn is near the statue of General Israel Putnam.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267401

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.010

Lighting, planned to serve, another in the series of postwar lighting perspectives presented by the Lamp Department, General Electric Company, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

Designs for lighting in houses created by G. McStay Jackson are shown in the pamphlet.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267402

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.001

Mayflower Inn and Ardmore Inn Annex, Manomet Point, Plymouth, Mass.

The postcard advertises the Mayflower Inn with an illustration of the property and a map. The postcard is addressed to Mr. Henry S. Appleton, Peabody, Mass., Columbine Hill.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267405

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.011

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

A little girl holds on to a large dog in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267288

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.018

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