Historic New England

"Kitchen toward Servants Dining Room", April 18, 1906

House for Arthur Perry, Esq., 10 Marlborough St., Boston, Mass. Sheet Number 61

Date: 1906-04-18

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

GUSN: 266746

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.050

Mantel in Own Chamber 2nd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 266747

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.051

Mantel in Small Chamber on 2nd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 266748

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.052

Mantel in Guest Room on 3rd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 266749

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.053

Utilac Varnish Stain

Prospectus with samples to promote Utilac Varnish Stain sold by Benjamin Moore and Company, with some directions for use.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266752

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.005

Calendar for the London Harness Company, 60 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1946

The calendar image shows King's Chapel, Tremont Temple and the Tremont Hotel about 1850. The card verso provides background on King's Chapel.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266755

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.008

Solignum: Wood Preserving Stain: Shad Card

Prospectus with samples of panel deal to promote wood preserving stain sold by Solignum.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266753

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.006

Architectural photo series, Pratt & Lambert, Inc., varnish, enamel & lacquer makers

Eleven photographs showing home interiors to promote supplies sold by Pratt and Lambert Incorporated, Varnish, Enamel and Lacquer Makers. Picture published with the courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the back: handwritten infortmation.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266754

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.007

Johnson's Wood Dye

Propsectus to promote Johnson's Wood Dye "for the artistic coloring of wood", with colored prints.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266757

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.008

Trade card for C.H. Ayer, harness maker and repairer, Main Street, Suncook, New Hampshire, 1904

The image caption reads "2454. When day is turning into night. Birney."

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266756

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.009

Campbell's Varnish Stain

Booklet describing advantages of Campbell's varnish stain and published by Carpenter-Morton Company.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266758

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.009

Circular for Stiles Frost, manufacturer of patent elastic and other surcingles, 75 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., December 31, 1879

The circular defines the licensing agreement between Frost and other businesses. Several letters attest to the use of the surcingle with horses.

Date: 1879-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266759

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.010

Billhead for Mark W. Cross & Co., London Harness Agency, makers of harness, horse furnishings, 20 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 23, 1899

The Company manufactures travelling bags and sporting goods in addition to harness and horse furnishings. Cross will build fine stables.

Date: 1899-08-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266766

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.011

Ecclesiastical ware in gold silver and brass, catalogue no. 40D, church goods, W. & E. Schmidt Co., 308 Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Photographs and illustrations of altars, pulpits, baptismal fonts and furniture carried by the Company are shown in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266771

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.001

Trade cards for the Franklin Laboratory Co., guinea pigs, white mice, rabbits, 1585 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Franklin supplies animals to laboratories.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.001

Hill's patent inside sliding blinds and screens, improved venetian blinds, Burlington Venetian Blind Co., Burlington, Vermont

The advantages and features of the window treatments are described. An advertisement for L.B. Fitch & Company, venetian blinds retaped and repaired, is attached on page five. The business is located at 18 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266786

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.001

Trade card for Charles Williams, Jr., manufacturer of telegraphic and electrical instruments, No. 109 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso shows the American Morse Alphabet. A handwritten note with the card attests to Williams' connection to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. "It was in the garret of Williams' shop that the first significant experiments on the telephone were conducted (1875-1876). ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.002

Choose the new in venetian blinds, Chicago Venetian Blind Company, 3917 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Suggestions for using color-metal alumilite venetian blinds in your home are included. The product is sold by the Walsh-Spencer Company, 420 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266793

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.002

Kaiser Aluminum Shade Screening... a new way to keep homes, offices, plants refreshingly cool on hot summer days, general offices, Permanente Products Company, Kaiser Building, 1924 Broadway, Oakland, California

The advantages of the aluminum screening product are described in the pamphlet. A letter to the customer is included dated August 19, 1949. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File no. 35-P-1."

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.003

Trade card for G.S. Woolman, mathematical optical & philosophical instruments, 116 Fulton Street, New York, New York, undated

The card is illustrated with instrument images.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.003

Advertisement for S. Thaxter & Son, importers of and dealers in nautical and surveying instruments, 125 State street, coner of Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Thaxter carries charts and nautical books in addition to instruments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.004

Trade card for Chas. S. Coburn, news dealer and stationer, 123 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., undated

Coburn carries American and foreign newspapers in addition to stationery items. The card image caption reads "A good bite." A man trying to fish is attacked by a dog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.005

Hearthstone, Burrows & Kenyon, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island

The catalog has house plans and advertisements for their finish products such as lumber, millwork and builders specialities.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269783

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.016

Trade card for Chas. S. Coburn, news dealer and stationer, 123 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., undated

Coburn carries American and foreign newspapers in addition to stationery items. The card image caption reads "Into the water we go." All the participants end up in the water.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269779

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.006

Trade card for O.F. Nudd, stationer, 108 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

An older woman watches a young woman in a green dress wave her handkerchief at a man in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269781

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.007

Trade card for O.F. Nudd, stationer, 108 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

An older woman swings a broom behind an unsuspecting couple.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269782

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.008

Home plans, vol. A, Baker Lumber Company, 84 Foster Street, Worcester, Mass.

Home plans are shown from the Baker Lumber Company at 84 Foster Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269787

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.017

Trade card for O.F. Nudd, stationer, 108 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

An older woman breaks up a courting couple with her broom in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269784

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.009

As built by Pope & Cottle Co., Revere, Mass.

The catalog has sketches and floor plans with commentary for each bungalow, cottage and garage.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269799

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.018

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobe in Guest Room, Third Floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq., 3 Com. Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269788

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.106

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobes in Guest Room, Third Floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq., 3 Com. Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269789

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.107

1/2" Scale Detail of Wardrobes in Guest Room, Third Floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq., 3 Com. Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269790

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.108

Full Size Details of Wardrobe in Third Story Hall, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Com'w'lth Ave., Jan. 10, 1917

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-10

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

GUSN: 269791

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.109

Full Size Details for Wardrobe in Guest Room 3rd Floor & Children's Room 3rd Floor, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269792

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.110

Locker in Coat Closet, First Floor, House of J.S. Ames, Esq., 3 Comwlth Ave., undated

Drawing is crossed out.

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

GUSN: 269793

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.111

Detail of Kitchenette, House of Mr. J.S. Ames, #3 Comonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Sept. 1st, 1916

Shows elevations A and B and also a plan.

Date: 1916-09-01

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

GUSN: 269794

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.112

Butler's Pantry, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes "Elevation toward Party wall" and "F.S.D. of Plate Warmer Doors." The latter is crossed out.

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

GUSN: 269795

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.113

Butlers Pantry, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. J.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: 269796

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.114

Half Inch Scale Detail of Cupboards, Dressers and Wardrobe in Basement, House of John S. Ames Esq., #3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269797

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.115

Trade card for Shepard Norwell & Co., stationer, Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card has images of Italian stamps with the caption "Poste Italiane."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269800

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.010

House of the Week's selection of 24 popular ranch homes, Associated Press, New York, New York

The cover text reads "Designed by outstanding small home architects."

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269802

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.019

Advertisement for Thomas Groom, stationer, blank-book manufacturer and importer of English and French stationery, No. 82 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1849

The advertisement is from the "Alm 1849."

Date: 1849

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269801

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.011

Advertisement for Brown, Taggard & Chase, book and stationery jobbers, Nos. 25 and 29 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., 1859

The advertisement is from the "Alm 1859." The business is the successor to Wm. J. Reynolds & Company.

Date: 1859

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269805

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.012

Low-cost suburban homes: designs and pictures of suburban houses that have been built at costs ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, House & Garden, John C. Winston Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brief descriptions accompany the 90 house plans and each house has one or more photographs taken after it was built. Text on front cover reads, "90 plans and photographs of finished houses."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269803

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.020

Group of little homes, McCall's magazine, New York, New York

Plans for 12 small homes, designed by a variety of architects, are shown in the publication. The homes range in price from $6,000 to $12,000. Each home is photographed with floor plans and accompanied by textual description.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269808

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.021

Advertising fragment for Superfine Eagle Henry VIII, Merry Andrew & Highlander Cards, made and sold by Jazaniah Ford, Milton, Mass., undated

A portion of one of the playing card images can be seen in the fragment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269810

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.013

Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, 47th annual ed., catalog no. 58, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Michigan

The catalog has photographs or sketches with accompanying text, floor plans and a price list..

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.022

Presto-Up Cottages, Harris Brothers Company, Chicago, Illinois

The patented bolt-together cottages and garages are described with illustrations, floor plans, material specifications and construction details. Price lists for cottages, churches, community buildings, school houses and stores are included.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269812

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.023