Historic New England

Unfinished sketch on trace, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 sketch : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267448

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.035

Untitled floor plan on trace, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 floor plan : graphite and colored pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267449

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.036

Detail of Radiator Casings, Mrs. Talbot C. Chase House, March 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-03-20

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

GUSN: 267450

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.037

Furnishings for summer homes, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

Furniture sets for different areas of the summer home are described such as the terrace, living room, library, guest room and maid's room. Jordan Marsh has a free interior decorators' service for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267451

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.062

Catalog, Paine's Furniture Company, Canal, Market and Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Detailed drawings show the range of furniture pieces available from Paine's. The front and back covers are missing with the catalog starting on page 3. Page 4 has an illustration of the Manufacturing Department.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267452

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.063

Paine's Furniture Company, Canal, Market and Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Furniture items carried by the business are shown in detailed drawings with descriptions and prices. A first floor salesroom and staircase is shown on page 96.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267453

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.064

Pottery and china

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267459

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004

Radios and clocks

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267461

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005

Tea, Sleeper's Tea Warehouse, 102 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island

The history and importance of tea is given with descriptions and prices of tea sold by Sleeper's Tea Warehouse in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267462

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.006

With wishes for a happy Easter, Maple Grove Candies, Inc., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Descriptions and prices of candy gift boxes are provided in the brochure.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267463

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.007

Vermont Maple Products Co-Operative Exchange, Inc., Essex Junction, Vermont

The letter is from the company's sales manager and thanks the receiver for buying their products and advises them to order the company's new Maple Hearts. The Exchange's order form lists syrup, sugar, candy and cakes. The second order form is from Maple Grove Candies, Inc.

Date: 1926-03-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267464

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.008

Order form, Maple Grove Candies, Inc., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Descriptions and prices for candies and other maple products made and sold by the business.

Date: 1925-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267465

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.009

Notepad for "The Nautilus" guest home, Marblehead, Mass., undated

A small, matchbook-sized pad of paper from "The Nautilus" guest home at 68 Front Street in Marblehead, Mass. "The Nautilus" served sandwiches, waffles and dinners and described itself as "A Discriminating Place For Discriminating People." On the back of the notepad is an optical illusion.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267468

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.034

Catalogue of fine teas, imported in the Ship Zenobia, &c. &c., for sale at auction on Friday, 20th August, 1847, at ten o'clock at McCullough's Sales Room, corner of Maiden-Lane and Front Street, by L.M. Hoffman & Co., L.M. Hoffman, auctioneer, Henry Spear, printer, 78 Wall Street, corner of Pearl, New York

The auction catalog lists teas and gunpowder being auctioned off by L.M. Hoffman & Co. in 1847. Handwritten notations are next to the lot entries.

Date: 1847-08-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267466

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.010

Catalogue of fine teas, imported in the Ship Yumchi, &c., for sale at auction on Wednesday, 24th March, 1847, at ten o'clock at McCullough's Sales Room, corner of Maiden-Lane and Front Street, by L.M. Hoffman & Co., L.M. Hoffman, auctioneer, Henry Spear, printer, 78 Wall Street, corner of Pearl, New York

The auction catalog lists teas and gunpowder being auctioned off by L.M. Hoffman & Co. in 1847. Handwritten notations are next to the lot entries.

Date: 1847-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267467

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.011

Good things to eat not found at every grocery store, George C. Shaw Company, Congress Square store, 585 to 591 Congress Street, Monument Square store, 7 and 9 Preble Street, Portland, Maine

Shaw is an importer, grocer and caterer. An attached note from the Company states that the catalog prices may not be accurate. The catalog introduction describes the impact of the Great War on imported goods.

Date: 1914-1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267489

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.012

Basement Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Revised Nov. 25-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-25 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267469

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.038

First Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-19 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267470

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.039

Second Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-19 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267471

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.040

Third Floor Plan, House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, 1929

1 floor plan : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-19 - 1929-12-05

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

GUSN: 267472

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.041

Section Thru Typical Window, First Floor, undated

1 section : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267473

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.042

Untitled window sketch, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, undated

1 sketch : pencil on paper

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

GUSN: 267474

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.043

Details of Library, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : blueprint

Date: 1929-09-04 - 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267475

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.044

Details of Living Room, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : blueprint

Date: 1929-09-04 - 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267476

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.045

Details of Dining Room, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : blueprint

Date: 1929-09-04 - 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267477

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.046

Details of Main Hall, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 5, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : blueprint

Date: 1929-09-05 - 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267478

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.047

Details of Stair Hall & Staircase, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 6, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : blueprint

Date: 1929-09-06 - 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267479

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.048

Details of Second Floor Corridor, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Sept. 6, 1929 and October 7, 1929

1 sheet of details : blueprint

Date: 1929-09-06 - 1929-10-07

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

GUSN: 267480

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.049

F.S. Details of Typical Windows & B'Ment & Garage Windows, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Revised Oct. 28-Nov.5, 1929

Full-scale detail drawings of the basement and garage windows and the typical windows throughout the structure.

Date: 1929-10-28 - 1929-11-05

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

GUSN: 267481

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.050

Window Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-10-25 - 1929-10-31

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

GUSN: 267482

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.051

Details of Column & Pilaster, Front Loggia, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, November 4, 1929

Two larger detail drawings dominate the sheet: "Half Elevation of Column" full size and "Half Elevation of Pilaster" full size.

Date: 1929-11-04

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

GUSN: 267483

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.052

F.S.D. of All Window Sills and F.S.D. of Exterior Door Sills, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 4, 1929

Full-scale drawings of window and exterior door sills.

Date: 1929-11-04

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

GUSN: 267484

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.053

Chase House, Brookline, Nov. 11, 1929

1 architectural drawing : pencil on paper

Date: 1929-11-11

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

GUSN: 267485

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.054

F.S. Detail Mullion, Dining Rm. & Library, Chase House, Revised Nov. 7, 1929

Full-scale drawing of the mullions in the dining room and library.

Date: 1929-11-07

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

GUSN: 267486

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.055

F.S. Mullion, Living Room, Chase House, Revised Nov. 7, 1929

Full-scale drawing of the mullion in the living room.

Date: 1929-11-07

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

GUSN: 267487

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.056

Revised F.S. Section Under Windows in Living Room, Section F.F., Sheet #20, Chase House, Brookline, Mass., Nov. 11, 1929

1 section : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-11

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

GUSN: 267488

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.057

Price list and catalogue, spring ed., E. E. Gray Co., Hanover, Blackstone and Union Street, Boston, Mass.

Grey sells groceries, liquors and kitchen furnishing items from its thirty branch stores. Text on the front cover reads, "The largest grocery and provision department store in New England.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267491

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.013

Invitation to festive meals with frozen foods, Jordan Marsh, Boston, Mass.

Frozen food that can be ordered for home delivery from Jordan Marsh are listed including vegetables, meats, fish, ice cream, pet food and ready to bake items. The brochure is an order form and includes a weekly delivery schedule for Boston neighborhoods and suburbs. Jordan Marsh is a member of the F...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267492

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.014

Your Cadillac, an owner's manual covering the Cadillac V-8 series 37-60, 65, 70 and 75, General Motors Sales Corp., Detroit, Michigan

The instructions are grouped under sections titled "Right Away," "Very Soon" and "Later." The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning are described on the page in the image.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267494

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.028

Detroit Electric, Detroit Electric Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

The brochure describes the advantages of using a Detroit Electric model car and lists the car's specifications. The car is carried by E.Y. Stimpson, distributor, 530 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267495

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.029

Pierce-Arrow Motor Cars instruction book, 48 horse-power, 6 cylinder, The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co., Buffalo, New York

Detailed drawings and text guide the Pierce-Arrow automobile owner through its operation. A list of dealers is included on the last page.

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267496

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.030

Cleveland Motor Cars, Cleveland Automobile Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland Six models are described with a photograph of the engine. The business premises are shown on the item verso.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267497

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.031

9 steps to correct lubrication, Gargoyle Mobiloils, Vacuum Oil Company, inc., New York, New York

The brochure gives tips for determining if you are lubricating your car correctly and recommends using Gargoyle Mobiloils for this purpose.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267498

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.032

Resiliency is built in the wheel, Sewell Cushion Wheel Company, Detroit, Michigan

Trucks owned by the Hudson Motor Car Company and the Detroit Edison Company are shown using Sewell Cushion Wheels. A list of businesses using the wheels is on the item verso.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267499

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.033

Oneida Electric Trucks, Oneida Motor Truck Co., Green Bay, Wisconsin

The advantages of using an Oneida Electric Truck are described in detail. The trucks are distributed by the Day Baker Company, Inc., 110 Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267500

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.034

Selden Trucks in the ice cream business, Selden Truck Corporation, Rochester, New York

Testimonials from ice cream business owners include Mansion House Ice Cream Co., East Cambridge, J.B. Johnson Ice Cream Co., Cambridge and the Boston Ice Cream Company, Roxbury. There is a photograph of an M.F. Libby Ice Cream truck from Somerville on the front of the item. The Baker Motor Sales Com...

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267501

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.035

Truck transportation, vol. 1, no. 2, Selden Truck Corporation, Rochester, New York

Short articles describe the use of Selden trucks in different parts of the country. "Baker Motor Sales Co., Inc., distributors Selden Trucks, 400 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, Mass." is stamped on the item.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267502

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.036