Historic New England

Smith's arithmetics, the practical series, Ginn & Company, publishers, Boston, Mass., undated

The "Smith's arithmetics" titles, by David Eugene Smith and published by Ginn are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266313

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.006

Trade card for Silver-Burdett & Co., publishers, 110-112 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card text reads "Choice new text-books and helps for nearly every branch of school and college work." The publisher has additional offices in New York and Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266315

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.007

Postcard for Everett Hale Whitlock, rare and out of print books, Whitlock's 7 Broadway, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

Whitlock offers an antique map of Torrington, Connecticut to the customer. He deals in prints, maps, documents, Connecticut and Yale material.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266316

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.008

Leaflet for "The eternal laughter and other poems," by W. Starling Burgess, W.B. Clarke Co., publishers, Park Street Church, Boston, Mass., 1903

The poems are by naval architect Burgess with drawings by Edward Lyne and Edmund H. Garrett. The item verso has a quote from the introduction by Julian Hawthorne.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266330

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.009

Art and craft supplies

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266317

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001

Lyn Hovey Studio, historic restorations, new commissions, 21 Drydock Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The brochure describes the Studio's work in original pieces and restoration procedures.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266333

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.002

Trade card for Chas. K. Reed, publisher, Worcester, Mass., 1900-1915

The publisher's bird and flower guides are listed on the card verso.

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266334

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.010

Postcard of Cherubim window in St. Anne's Church, Lowell, Mass., created by Tiffany Studios, Lyn Hovey Studio, Inc., 21 Drydock Avenue, Boston, Mass.

Caption on the verso reads "Cherubim window, created by Tiffany Studios of New York for St. Anne's Church in Lowell, MA. This lunette, commissioned in 1908 by Dr. A. St John Chambre as a tribute to his deceased daughters, was designed after a famous painting of the same title by Sir Joshua Reynolds....

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266336

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.003

Brochure for H.H. Plimpton & Co., 653 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass. and Norwood, Mass., undated

The image shows a special binding done by Plimpton.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266335

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.011

Greeting card for Silver-Burdett & Company, publishers, 6 Hancock Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1891

The inside of the card has an 1891 calendar.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266337

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.012

Postcard for "Beltane the smith," by Jeffery Farnol, The H.R. Huntting Company, booksellers and publishers, Springfield, Mass., 1915

The November publication of "Beltane the smith," is advertised by the bookseller.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266339

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.013

Circular for the Universal Book Protector Mfg. Co., Foxboro, Mass., undated

The circular describes the use of the Book Protector. It is supplied to the trade by The New England News Company. There are five pieces included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266340

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.02.014

Celebration of Life - The Artwork of Lyn Hovey: Drawings, Paintings, Prints and Stained Glass Works

Front: picture of a stained glass window showing two women in a garden, called "Pinching Back Geraniums" Back: postcard of Via Gallery to advertise a Lyn Hovey exhibition of drawings, paintings, prints and stained glass works.

Date: 2001-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266341

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.01.02.012

Cathedral of the Holy Cross, north transept window after restoration, photo by Alan Oransky, Lyn Hovey Studio, Inc., 21 Drydock Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The brochure describes the restoration of the windows in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266342

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.004

Lyn Hovey Studio, Inc., 21 Drydock Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The restoration work performed by the Studio is illustrated with the stained glass window, "Resurrection Morning," from St. Anne's Church in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266343

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.005

Page for Lyn Hovey Studio, Inc., Kraus Sikes Inc., Madison, Wisconsin

The page is from "The Guild: the architect's source of artists and artisans," (Kraus Sikes, 1992). To demonstrate its work in stained glass two pieces "Boston in Summer" and "Boston in Winter" are shown. The "Summer" scene depicts the Public Garden with a swan boat. The "Winter" scene depicts the Ge...

Date: 1992

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266344

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.006

Needlecraft embroidery and fancywork book of materials, Needlecraft Magazine, Needlecraft Publishing Co.

Craft and embroidery projects are described in the catalog.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266346

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.002

Hooked-rug making at home, Superior Appliance & Pattern Co. Inc., West 4th Avenue, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Patterns and supplies are described in the catalog. There is a separate brochure titled "Superior Hooked Rug Patterns," a price list and an order form and mailing envelope.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266347

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.003

New and popular Superior Patterns, beautify your home with Superior Hooked Rugs, Superior Appliance & Pattern Co. Inc., Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Patterns, materials and testimonials are provided in the brochure.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266348

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.004

Arthur T. Gregorian Inc., oriental rugs, 2284 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, Mass.

Each rug is described with provenance, dimensions and prices.

Date: 1960-1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266349

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.005

Hooked yarn rugs by Fleisher, Fleisher Yarns, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Design patterns for different rooms in the home are shown in a multitude of colors.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266350

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.006

Fleisher Hooked Yarn Rugs you can easily make yourself, Fleisher Yarns, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Patterns, accessories and yarns are described for creating hooked rugs.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266351

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.007

Hooked rug making at home, a quaint colonial art newly simplified for pleasure and profit the easy Superior Rugcraft way, Superior Appliance & Pattern Co. Inc., West 4th Avenue, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Patterns, accessories and tips are provided for creating hooked rugs.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266352

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.008

Stable, garage and terrace for the estate of Francis Amory, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1906 and 1910

Drawings for an original stable, garage and terrace at the estate of Francis Amory in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass.

Date: 1906-1910

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

GUSN: 266191

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.001

Residence for Francis Amory, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1906-1907 and 1909

Drawings for an original residence at the estate of Francis Amory in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass.

Date: 1906-1909, predominant 1906-1907

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

GUSN: 266192

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.002

Photo-electrotype engraving specimens, Photo-Electrotype Engraving and Manufacturing Co., 63 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Examples of the work done by the Company are shown on the front and verso of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266194

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.012

John Howard Payne souvenir, published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, Mass., 1883

The item is a facsimile of the original autograph of "Home Sweet Home," by John Howard Payne. The pencil drawing is a facsimile done by A.M. Freeman, 1848. Background information is provided by Dunbar S. Dyson on the item verso.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266195

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.013

Residence and stable for Robert S. Bradley, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1895, 1896 and 1898-1899

Drawings for an original residence and stable for Robert S. Bradly in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass. The first scheme and stable were done by Little, Browne & Moore in 1895 and 1896. The later drawings were done by Little & Browne.

Date: 1895-1899

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

GUSN: 266196

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.003

Alterations and additions to the stable at the Robert S. Bradley estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., Nov. 1905

1 set of 11 architectural drawings : ink on linen and pencil and crayon on trace

Date: 1905-11

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

GUSN: 266197

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.004

Gate, summerhouse (gazebo) and garage for Robert S. Bradley, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1905, 1910-1911, and 1929

Drawings for an original gate, summerhouse and garage at the estate of Robert S. Bradley in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass.

Date: 1905-1929, predominant 1910-1911

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

GUSN: 266198

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.005

Alterations and additions to the residence of Robert S. Bradley, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1907, 1911, 1913, and 1928-1929

Includes drawings for a fireplace, breakfast room, main piazza and ell.

Date: 1907-1929, predominant 1911-1913

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

GUSN: 266199

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.006

Residence for Henry Clay Frick, "Eagle Rock," Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1904-1905

Original drawings for "Eagle Rock," the summer estate of Henry Clay Frick at Hale and Thissell Streets in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass. Includes a set which may be the first scheme in 1904 (LB BEV fri Ia).

Date: 1904-1905

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

GUSN: 266200

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.007

Residence plus alterations and additions to the estate of Henry Clay Frick, "Eagle Rock," Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., 1904-1905

Drawings for original residence, plus alterations and additions to Henry Clay Frick's estate at Hale and Thissell Streets in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass.

Date: 1904-1905

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

GUSN: 266201

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.008

Sample for shoe advertisement, Dutch costume image, location unknown, undated

A woman dressed in Dutch costume, with a windmill in the background, displays the modern shoes she is wearing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266208

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.014

Sample for shoe advertisement, Dutch costume image, location unknown, undated

A woman dressed in Dutch costume, with a windmill in the background, displays the modern shoes she is wearing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266209

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.015

Sample for shoe advertisement, Dutch costume image, location unknown, undated

A woman dressed in Dutch costume, with a windmill in the background, displays the modern shoes she is wearing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266210

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.016

Sample for shoe advertisement, Japanese costume image, location unknown, undated

A woman dressed in Japanese costume, with Mount Fuji in the background, displays the modern shoes she is wearing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266211

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.017

Sample for shoe advertisement, London cab costume image, location unknown, undated

A woman displays her shoes as she steps into a hansom cab with London in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266212

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.018

Sample for agriculture advertisement, location unknown, undated

An agricultural worker has his hat in his right hand and a pitchfork in his left hand.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266213

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.019

Sample for advertisement, woman with flowing hair, location unknown, undated

A female head with flowing hair decorates a blank oval intended for an advertising message.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266214

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.020

Landscape image, Kramer & Co.s Lith., Boston, Mass., undated

The landscape of a town is shown with a factory on the river bank.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266215

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.021

Trade card for The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston, Boston, Mass., undated

J.E. Kearns in the Collection Department is located at 48 Union Avenue, Framingham, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266217

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.001

Billhead for the Aqueduct Corporation, Dr., Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1806

The billhead states the conditions for using water provided by the Boston Aqueduct Corporation.

Date: 1806-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.002

Billhead for the City of Boston, Dr., City water rates, Office of the Water Registrar, City Hall, Boston, Mass., dated Janaury 1, 1878

An extract from the City ordinance covering water use is printed on the billhead verso.

Date: 1878-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266220

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.003

Billhead for the City of Boston, Dr., Cochituate water rates, Office of the Water Registrar, City Hall, Boston, Mass., dated Janaury 1, 1879

An extract from the City ordinance covering water use is printed on the billhead verso.

Date: 1879-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266222

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.004

Inch Scale Drawing of Fore Court Fence and Gates From Main Avenue, House for H.C. Frick, Esq., Prides, Mass., Feb. 6, 1905

Plan and elevation : red and black ink; graphite, watercolor, and graphite notations and emendations on starch-coated fabric

Date: 1905-02-06

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

GUSN: 266223

Ref. Code: AR004.001.001.007.001

Billhead for the City of Boston, Dr., Cochituate water rates, Office of the Water Registrar, City Hall, Boston, Mass., dated Janaury 1, 1883

An extract from the City ordinance covering water use is printed on the billhead verso.

Date: 1883-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266226

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.005

Billhead for the City of Boston, Dr., Cochituate water rates, Collector's Office, City Hall, Boston, Mass., dated Janaury 1, 1888

An extract from the City ordinance covering water use is printed on the billhead verso.

Date: 1888-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266228

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.006

Boston Water Works notification, Office of the Superintendent of the E. Division, No. 221 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1840s

The item is a form letter from Superintendent E.R. Jones for notifying customers that their water will be turned off for repairs.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266229

Ref. Code: EP001.01.095.01.01.007

Label for the N.E. Publishing Co., 16 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The New England Publishing Company business premises are seen on Hawley Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266230

Ref. Code: EP001.01.096.01.01.001

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