Historic New England

Green Design Furniture, 267 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine

The brochure was sent as a holiday greeting with gift certificates which can be used through December 31, 1999. The verso has brief information on Douglas Green starting the business in 1994.

Date: 1999

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267100

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.031

Steel buildings, fireproof, Whittredge Portable Steel Bldgs. Co., 409 Broad Street, Lynn, Mass.

The business makes prefabricated garages, storehousees and factories. Price list no. 7 is dated February 1, 1920. Price list no. 8 is dated March 1, 1920.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267101

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.005

Better way in good furniture, Charles B. Wingate, Inc., 117 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company president describes "the Wingale Way" of selling furniture unlike his Boston competitors.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267105

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.032

Whall's Utility Automobile Tents and camp outfits afford home comforts, manufactured only by Metropolitan Air Goods Company, Athol, Mass.

Automobile tents for camping are described with a letter from a satisfied customer.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267107

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.001

Plan of Granite Curb for Front Yard, House for Arthur Perry Esq., 10 Marlboro St., Boston, undated

1 plan : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267102

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.064

Full Size Details of Serving Room First Floor, House for Arthur Perry Esq., No. 10 Marlborough St., Boston, undated

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267103

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.065

Details of Iron for Exterior of House for Arthur Perry Esq. at 10 Marlborough St. Boston and Full Scale Detail of Fence, undated

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

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

GUSN: 267104

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.066

Illustrated catalogue of piano stools, chairs, scarfs and lamps, music cabinets and racks, manufactured by The Charles Parker Co., Meriden, Connecticut

1 trade catalog, 115 pages : illustrations ; 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches

Date: 1880-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267106

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.033

Grosfeld 1937 annual, the decorator's source for fine furniture, 320 East 47th Street, New York, New York

Furniture, manufactured or imported by Grosfeld, is shown in the catalog. The business has opened a carpet division for decorators. Showrooms are in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267108

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.034

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

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

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