Historic New England

Letterhead for The Lewiston Mills, Lewiston, Maine, 1800s

Geo. C. Richardson & Company is the selling agent in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.005

Letterhead for the Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford, Mass., 1870s

"Forbes 1870s" is handwritten on the lower left corner. Text on the left side reads "Edward Kilburn, Agent." Text on the right side reads "Andrew G. Pierce, Treasurer."

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.006

Letterhead for the Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford, Mass., 1870s

"Forbes 1870s" is handwritten on the lower left corner. Text on the right side reads "Andrew G. Pierce, Treasurer."

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270124

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.007

Letterhead for F. Woodman & Co., dyestuffs & chemicals, 241 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Woodman is the manufacturer and proprietor of prepared hemlock, black dye, tartariceine and aniline mordant. The business is also the sole agent for The American Dyer, dealers in indigo, cochineal, dye woods and chemicals.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270125

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.008

Billhead for Minot, Hooper & Co., Boston, Mass., 1800s

The invoice is for the Lyman Mills account.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.009

First floor plan showing gas and plumbing; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper; (torn)

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270137

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.001

First floor plan #20A, dated Feb. 14, 1895; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270138

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.002

First floor plan #35, marked Sept. 25, 1893; dated Sept. 29, 1894; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270139

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.003

Second floor plan #274, marked Feb. 21, 1894; dated Oct. 4, 1894; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270140

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.004

Third floor plan, #27, marked Feb. 28, 1894; dated Jan. 17, 1895; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper; (torn)

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270141

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.005

Fourth floor plan, #276, dated Feb. 28, 1894; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; watercolor on heavy drawing paper (Whatman's); (torn)

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270142

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.006

Plan of closets on entresol landing, (1/2 inch scale?); residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270144

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.007

Billhead for Russ, Cobb & Company, manufacturers of fine hand-knit worsted goods, No. 19 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The Company has a New York office on Broadway.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270145

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.010

Billhead for the Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic Linen Co. and Gold Medal Braid Co., 75 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The trademarks of the two companies are shown at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.011

Handbill for Bridgham, Beals & Co., dry goods, woolens and tailors' trimmings, Nos. 62 and 64 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., November 1, 1856

The business has moved to Federal Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1856-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270147

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.012

Billhead for James L. Little & Co., agents for Pacific Mills, No. 24 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass. and No. 59 Leonard Street, New York, New York, 1870s

Pacific Mills is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270148

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.013

Letterhead for Gurney & Lougee, cotton brokers, 4 Liberty Square, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The firm buys and sells futures on the New York Cotton Exchange.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270149

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.014

Billhead for the Treasurer's Office, Willimantic Linen Co., Dr., Hartford, Connecticut, 1800s

The trademarks of the Willimantic Linen Company and the Gold Medal Braid Company are shown at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.015

Billhead for the Treasurer's Office, Willimantic Linen Co., Dr., Hartford, Connecticut, 1800s

The trademarks of the Willimantic Linen Company and the Gold Medal Braid Company are shown at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.016

Advertisement for the Langdon Mfg. Co., fine shirting, location unknown, 1873

The ad shows the 1873 Medal of Merit awarded to the Company at the Vienna Exposition.

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.017

Trade card for Telcraft, handspun domestic angora yarn, Ted and Eleanor Raymond, 201 Walnut Street, Winsted, Connecticut, undated

The dealer sells yarn, knit and crocheted articles and spinning wheels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.04.001

Fyrart Corp., storefronts, kitchens, theatre lobbies, service stations, baths, Cincinnati, Ohio

The business makes structural units of tough heat-treated glass. The product can be used in commercial buildings and private homes.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270224

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.040

Label for Basque Quilting, fabric, location unknown, undated

The label shows a female figure in white and gold against a green background. The bottom of the label reads "N: 1, Basque Quilting, 17 3/4 yd."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270223

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.015

Label for Basque Quilting, fabric, location unknown, undated

The label shows a female figure in white and gold against a beige background. The bottom of the label reads "N: 1, Basque Quilting, 23 yd."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270225

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.016

Stores modernize with marble, Marble Institute of America, Inc.,108 Forster Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York

The merits of using marble in storefronts is shown in photographs of storefronts and retail interiors. A list of members who can supply the marble is provided. Text on the front cover margins reads, "A.I.A. File No. 22-A."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270227

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.041

Label for Irvington Cambrics, location unknown, undated

The image shows a classical female figure seated with a shield to her side. The banner around the shield reads "Be just and fear not."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270228

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.017

Label for Canton Flannels, location unknown, undated

The text at the bottom of the label reads "Everdell & Son, 104 Fulton Street, New York."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270229

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.018

Sample for Lesher Mohairs, Lesher, Whitman & Co., Inc., sole distributors of smooth mohairs, 881-887 Broadway, New York City, New York, 1921

The sample was shown at the seventh National Hotel Exposition sponsored by the International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270233

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.019

Sample card for The Bernat Craft Yarn, Emile Bernat Co., handicraft yarns, Jamaica Plain, Mass., undated

The yarn is described as suitable for various craft projects and for instruction in crocheting, weaving and embroidery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270243

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.020

Plate from "The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics," printed for R. Ackermann, London, No. 20, August 1810

The publisher requests that manufacturers and dealers send fabric swatches for inclusion in the magazine pages.

Date: 1810-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.021

Plate from "The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics," printed for R. Ackermann, London, No. 23, November 1810

The publisher requests that manufacturers and dealers send fabric swatches for inclusion in the magazine pages. Two swatches are missing from the page.

Date: 1810-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270245

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.022

Plate from "The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics," printed for R. Ackermann, London, No. 24, December 1810

The publisher requests that manufacturers and dealers send fabric swatches for inclusion in the magazine pages. One swatch is missing from the page.

Date: 1810-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270246

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.023

Plate from "The repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics," printed for R. Ackermann, London, No. 25, January 1811

The publisher requests that manufacturers and dealers send fabric swatches for inclusion in the magazine pages.

Date: 1811-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.024

Brochure for Renfrew Devonshire Cloth, Renfrew-Yarn-Dyed-Fabrics, Renfrew Manufacturing Company, Adams, Mass., undated

The brochure has color samples and patterns for children's clothing. Renfrew products can be ordered from James McCutcheon & Company, 33rd Street and 5th Avenue, New York City.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270252

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.025

Brainerd & Armstrong's Wash Silks Skein Holders, The Brainerd & Armstrong Silk Co., 151 Union Street, New London, Connecticut, 1895

The folder has slots for holding the Brainerd & Armstrong Skein Holders patented on September 10, 1895. The folder has 11 brown and white Brainerd Holders, some holding thread. A green and white holder is made by the Salter Silk Company with a patent date of May 29, 1906. The Salter Company is locat...

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.026

Diamond Dyes sample card of forty-five colors, Wells, Richardson & Co., proprietors, Burlington, Vermont, undated

The card verso has directions for making odd colors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270254

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.027

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, flowers in bowl, location unknown, undated

The gold label has flowers spilling out of a bowl with the caption "Best black."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270257

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.001

Label for unidentifed cotton manufacturer, bird on a branch, location unknown, undated

A bird sits on a flowering branch in the label image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.002

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, women and a dog, location unknown, undated

The label is designed as a framed image with two women conversing while a dog sits at their feet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.003

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, beaver, location unknown, undated

The label is designed as a framed image with a beaver sitting on a branch in the center.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.004

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, running stag, location unknown, undated

The silver label is designed as a framed image with a running stag in the center.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270262

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.005

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, horse and rider jumping a fence, location unknown, undated

The label image is designed with a horse and rider jumping over a fence in the center.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.006

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, running lion, location unknown, undated

The silver label is designed as a framed image with a lion running through the bush.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270264

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.007

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, stars, eagle, lion, location unknown, undated

The silver label has a framed image containing stars, an eagle and a lion with flags behind him. The bottom of the label reads "No. 521, 30 yds."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270265

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.008

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, stars, eagle, lion, location unknown, undated

The stars, eagle and lion are seen against a blue background. The bottom of the label reads "No. 80, 24 yds."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.009

Label for Old Glory, cotton manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The silver label is designed with a large eagle in the center spilling over into the frame. The bottom of the label reads "Trade Mark Registered."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.010

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, minstrel serenading woman, location unknown, undated

The label shows a minstrel serenading a woman in an outdoor setting. The woman is in a blue gown with red trim. The man is in a red outfit. The image has a blue and gold frame with lions in the upper corners and plants in the lower corners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270268

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.011