Historic New England

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., 1887

The branch offices and dealers throughout the United States are listed on the card verso. A local dealer is J.F. Chaffin, pianos and organs, located at 157 Main Street in Fitchburg. The firm of Hough & Rumney are general dealers in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267346

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.035

Quaker Curtains, Quaker Lace Co., H.G. Munger & Co., Inc., Herkimer and New York City, New York

Actual home settings are shown with Quaker Lace curtains. Interior decorators working in fashion and home magazines provide quotes on some of the styles included.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267348

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.008

Trade card for The New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The branch offices are listed in the upper right corner of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267349

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.036

Kapock sketch book, A. Theo. Abbott & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Home interior sketches promote Kapock Fabrics sold by Andrew Dutton Company, Boston, Massachuseets.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267351

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.009

Brochure for The Goodes' Sewing Machine Company, 721 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1874-1875

The features of the sewing machines, for family and manufacturing use, are described in the brochure.

Date: 1874-1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267350

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.02.037

Carleton Canoes, 1924 catalog, Carleton Canoe Company, Old Town, Maine

Descriptions, prices and construction of canoes are provided in the catalog.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267352

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.002

Colonial Town and Country Cretonnes, T.D. Whitney Company, Marshall Field & Company, Chicago, Illinois

Suggestions for home decoration using Colonial Drapery Fabrics are described in the item. Text inside the front cover reads, "Marshall Field & Company producers and wholesale distributors of interior decorative fabrics."

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267355

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.010

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

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

Stutz Motor Cars, Stutz Motor Car Company of America Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Stutz models are described for potential customers. Page 20 has a tipped in price change "Effective November 1st." The Roman god Mercury is shown on the front cover between a symbol and the Stutz vehicle. The word "Record" on the image is for the 1915 record set by Stutz in traveling between San Die...

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267151

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.016

Hudson Motor Cars, Hudson Super Six, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan

Hudson Super Six models are described with text and images.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267153

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.017

Advertisement for the General Sewing Machine Agency, A.D. Simmons, agent, Ayer, Mass., October 22, 1874

Simmons carries Madame Demorest's Reliable Patterns in addition to sewing machines. The advertisement is from the "Ayer public spirit," October 22, 1874.

Date: 1874-10-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267155

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.002

Saxon, Saxon Motor Car Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

The new Saxon Motor Car is described for potential customers. The Falk-Baker Company deals in Saxon vehicles at 893-895 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267154

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.018

Advertisement for the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, The Davis Sewing Machine Co., No. 22 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The features of the Sewing Machine are described in the advertisement.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267156

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.01.003

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