Historic New England

Trade card for Ward & Gay, wholesale and retail stationers and dealers in advertising, birthday and Christmas cards, 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a sample of the New Rustic French Alphabet Cards for the letter "U." The business sells paper, blank books, holiday cards and performs engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269596

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.018

Book of 100 homes, book L 11th revision, Pitman & Bown Co., Salem Mass.

The catalog has home designs shown with floor plans, photographs and descriptions.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269598

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.009

Journal's series of model low-cost homes, one hundred designs, by Walter J. Keith, Minneapolis Journal

House designs and articles about practical home building by Keith, the architect of Minneapolis.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269599

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.010

Lobby between Hall & Smoking Room, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes Elevations A, B, C and D and a Hall Plan.

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

GUSN: 269600

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.055

Smoking Room, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. J.S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes "Elevation toward Fireplace", "Elevation toward Rear", "Elevation toward Coat Closet" and "Elevation toward Hall."

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

GUSN: 269601

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.056

1/2" Scale of Radiator Covering in Smoking Room, House of J.S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269602

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.057

Elevation Toward Bay, undated

1 elevation : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269603

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.058

Inch Scale Detail of Smoking Room, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Jan. 5, 1917

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-05

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

GUSN: 269604

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.059

Label for E.S. Curtis' Chemical Ink Powder, No. 9 Dock Square, undated

The text "Half Cross" is printed below the image on the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.019

How to choose, plan and build your own house, Helen Koues, Tudor Publishing Co., New York, New York

The guide has "365 photographs, plans and details by leading architects." Koues is the former director of Good Housekeeping Studio. There are chapters on choice of environment, indoor details, remodeling and dealing with difficult sites.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269613

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.011

Trade card for Thomas Cash, newspapers, periodicals, blank books and stationery, 262 1/2 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island, undated

The image caption reads "Site of Capernaum."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269610

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.020

Trade card for Thomas Cash, newspapers, periodicals, blank books and stationery, 262 1/2 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island, undated

The image caption reads "Sea of Gallilee."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269611

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.021

Trade card for Thomas Cash, newspapers, periodicals, blank books and stationery, 262 1/2 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island, undated

The image caption reads "East River, N.Y."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.022

One hundred bungalows, Fiske & Company, Inc., New York

The item advertises the book "One hundred bungalows" offered by Fiske & Company, Inc. of New York. Fiske & Company are promoters and designers of artistic brickwork.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269626

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.012

Trade card for Thomas Cash, newspapers, periodicals, blank books and stationery, 262 1/2 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island, undated

The image caption reads "Starr King Lake, Cal."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269614

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.023

Chamber Over Library, Elevation of Side Toward Hall and Side Opposite Bay, undated

1 sheet of elevations : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269615

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.060

Inch Scale Elevations of Chamber Over Library, House at #3 Comm'nw'lth Ave., undated

Shows "Elevation of Chimney Side" and "Elevation of Bay Side."

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

GUSN: 269616

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.062

Inch Scale of First Story Doors, House at #3 Com. Ave., Boston, undated

Also shows details of panel mouldings.

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

GUSN: 269617

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.063

1/2" Scale of Doors in House of J.S. Ames, Esq., at 3 Com. Ave., undated

Shows doors on second and third floors and also the attic.

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

GUSN: 269618

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.064

Inch Scale Detail of Fly Doors, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269619

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.065

Unfinished drawing for the house of John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Drawing has "newfile" written in the upper left corner and "John S. Ames" written across the bottom.

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

GUSN: 269620

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.066

Inch Scale Detail of Panelled Radiator Enclosures, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-05

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

GUSN: 269621

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.067

Unfinished detail drawing, house of John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

1 architectural drawing : pencil and wash on trace

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

GUSN: 269622

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.068

Plan of Second Floor, undated

1 floor plan : ink and wash on linen

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

GUSN: 269486

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.003

Plan of Third Floor, undated

1 floor plan : ink and wash on linen

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

GUSN: 269487

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.004

Plan of Attic, undated

1 floor plan : ink and wash on linen

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

GUSN: 269488

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.005

Basement Plan and First Floor Plan, undated

1 sheet of floor plans : pencil on linen

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

GUSN: 269495

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.006

Alt. & Add., House of Mr. J.S. Ames, #3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes "Rear Elevation" and "Section."

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

GUSN: 269496

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.007

Basement Plan (Ames), undated

Includes note: "Heating / Note:- Boiler & Smoke Pipe to be covered / with 1 1/2" plastic 85% magnesia thoroughly / wired on. / All piping including risers to be / covered with 1" thick 85% magnesia / sectional covering with extra heavy / canvas jacket. / All risers to be valved top & bottom / wi...

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

GUSN: 269497

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.008

First Floor, Ames, undated

Includes a note on radiators.

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

GUSN: 269498

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.009

Second Floor, undated

1 floor plan : pencil on paper

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

GUSN: 269499

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.010

Third Floor, undated

1 floor plan : pencil on paper

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

GUSN: 269505

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.011

Attic (?), alterations to the townhouse of John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Title of drawing torn off, probably heating plan for the attic.

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

GUSN: 269506

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.012

Elevation, Bay House, J.S. Ames, Esq., #3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 elevation : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269507

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.013

Elevation and Plan, Alteration to Stable of J.S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269508

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.014

Additions & Alterations, Stable changed to Play Room for Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269509

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.015

Heatilator Fireplace, Healtilator Inc., Syracuse, New York

Advantages, descriptions and specifications are provided for the Heatilator Fireplace.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269510

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.001

Selected units of fireplace equipment from the Clark & Wilkins Co., 1871 Park Avenue, New York, New York

The Company carries andirons, screens, fireset tools, grates, wood carriers and coal scuttles.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269511

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.002

Everything for the fireplace, distributed by William H. Jackson Company, 3 East 47th Street, New York, New York

The brochure describes mantels, fireplace fixtures, andirons, screens, and price lists. There are additional price lists and descriptions for wood mantel reproductions and screens distributed by Edwin Jackson Inc., 315 East 62nd Street, New York, New York. The item has 4 pages with 5 pages of insert...

Date: 1966-1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269512

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.003

Humphrey Radiantfire, General Gas Light Company, Kalamazoo, Miohigan

The Humphrey Radiantfire heater is described with special sale offers from the Boston Consolidated Gas Company.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269513

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.004

Murdock Parlor Grate Company, manufacturers and importers of brass and iron goods for the open fireplace

The Murdock fireplace throat, ash doors and dampers are described in the brochure. The Company has salesrooms in Boston and a factory in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Size specifications and the advantages of the "perfect fireplace throat" are included.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269514

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.005

Donley book of successful fireplaces, The Donley Brothers Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A design portfolio, styles, construction details and fireplace equipment are described in the catalog. A 12 page contractor's price list for Donley devices and building specialties, dated 1931, is included.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269516

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.007

Selection of brick fireplaces and artistic wood mantel pieces, Colonial Fireplace Company, Chicago, Illinois

Brick fireplaces and wood mantel designs are described with specifications and photographs. Accessories such as firesets, dampers, the Glo-Hot Electric Grate, carved tile mottoes and hoods are included.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269518

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.008

Roof of Stable, 2nd Floor Plan, 1st Scheme, Fire Escape for House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269519

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.016

Rear Elevation and Section, Fire Escape for House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269520

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.017

Massachusetts Real Estate Co., 246 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company officers, investors, history, property and finances are described for potential investors. Boston property illustrations are included for the Advertiser Building, Bertram Building, Faneuil Hall Estate, Hutchinson Building and Niles Building.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269522

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.001

Work of W.H. Whitcomb Construction Co., 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

Photographs of the projects done by the business are provided with the name and location. The buildings are primarily in Boston and neighboring towns.

Date: ca.1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269524

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.002

Summer homes and lodges, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

Summer home designs created by L.C. Andrew, the log home builder, have photographs and floor plans for customers. The second copy has N.T. Fox, Inc., Portland, Maine on the front cover. The publisher on the second copy is National Plan Service, Inc.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269525

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.003

Seven-and-eight room face brick bungalow and small house plans, 2nd edition, American Face Brick Association, Chicago, Illinois

The house is a two and a half-story, four bedroom home with two chimneys, and a sunroom (or porch) on one side. The advertisement includes floor plans, an exterior illustration and a rendering of a sitting room.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269526

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.004

Inside Elevation Front Entrance, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Jan. 6, 1917

1 elevation : pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-06

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

GUSN: 269527

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.018

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