Historic New England

Garden furniture and ornaments

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267911

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003

Landscape architecture and gardening

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267912

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004

Columbia Bicycles, The Pope Manufacturing Co., Boston, Mass.

Bicycles and related goods made by the Company are described in the catalog. An image of the factory is shown on the back cover, located in Hartford, Connecticut.

Date: August 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267913

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.002

Union Cycle Mfg. Co., Union Bicyles, office, 166-170 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass.

Union Bicycle features and specifications are described in the catalog. In the cover illustration a man rides in front of the arch entrance to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267914

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.003

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 50. For machine or hand sewing." The word "Black" is stamped on the sheet. The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267918

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.003

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 8. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.004

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 10. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.005

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 16. For machine or hand sewing." The word "Black" is stamped on the sheet. The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.006

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 20. For machine or hand sewing." The word "Black" is stamped on the sheet. The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267922

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.007

Wrapping paper for Holyoke Enamelled Thread, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The labels read "Holyoke Spool Cotton 36. For machine or hand sewing." The factory, gangway and dam on the Connecticut River are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267923

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.01.008

Trade card for thread, location unknown, undated

Two men on the shore observe sailboats in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267929

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.001

Label for thread, female figure holding scales, location unknown, undated

A classical female figure, holding scales, is shown in the image. Below the figure "29 yds." is handwritten.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267930

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.002

Trade card for Messinger & Brother, machine sewing silk, Depot, No. 19 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business location is on Milk Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267931

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.003

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

The child figure in the card image is dressed in an outfit comprised of grapes. Thomas Russell & Company are the sole agents in New York. The card verso has a calendar for the months January-June.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.004

Trade card for Messinger & Brother, manufacturers of sewing silk, saddlers', embroidery, No. 19 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business factory is located in Canton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267934

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.005

Flooring

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

Two boys, dressed in sailor outfits, fire their toy cannon at a doll in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.006

General building materials

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267935

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006

Heating

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007

Insulation

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008

Lumber

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267938

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009

Plaster

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267939

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.010

Plumbing

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267940

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011

Roofing and gutters

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267941

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012

Wallboard and wall products

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267943

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013

Water heaters and tanks

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267944

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.014

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, J. & P. Coats, location unknown, 1887

The image caption reads "White, black & colors for hand & machine." The card verso has an 1887 calendar.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.007

Weather stripping

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267945

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.015

Architectural ornaments and decorations

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267946

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001

Brasswork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267947

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.002

Columns

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267948

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.003

Fireplaces and mantels

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267949

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004

General

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267950

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005

Ironwork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267952

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006

Metalwork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267953

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007

Woodwork and millwork

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267954

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008

Church decoration and stained glass

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267955

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001

Price list, Mt. Washington Glass Co., New Bedford, Mass.

The price list corresponds to the plate numbers in an unidentified catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267837

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.002

Trade card for The White, sewing machine, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

The image caption reads "The King of all Sewing Machines."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267838

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.002

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A woman in a blue dress sits at the machine with her husband standing behind her. Stamped on the card verso is the text "Household S.M. Co., Tremont Street, Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.003

Table crystal, Steuben Glass, Inc., 718 5th Avenue, New York, New York and 900 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Photographs, descriptions and prices of table crystal goods.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267843

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.004

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., 30 Union Square, New York and Orange, Mass., 1893

The image caption reads "The New Home in the Sunny South." G.H. Haines is the agent in Chichester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267841

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.004

Trade card for the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., 594 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A family stands on their porch while their Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine is unloaded from the cart. A branch office is located at 75 Main Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267842

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.005

Trade card for the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Puritan and the new No. 8 win." The Round Bobbin Sewing Machines are available at 69 Center Street in Rutland, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.006

Fifty years of achievement in building up a service of better bottles, Illinois Glass Company, Alton, Illinois

The history of the Illinois Glass Company is described from 1873-1923, its 50th anniversary. The manufacture of the "Diamond I" glass bottles is shown in factory photographs of machines and workers.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267845

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.005

Leaflet 43, W.E. Lindemann & Co., 225 5th Avenue, New York, New York

The Company carries table service sets, vases, Bohemian glass and reproductions of Staffordshire ceramic figurines.

Date: August 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.006

Wedgwood, catalogue of bodies, glazes and shapes current for 1940-1950, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Ltd. of Etruria and Barlaston, Staffordshire, England

Background descriptions of the various pottery lines carried by Wedgwood are in English and Spanish. The book has section tabs.

Date: 1940-1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267847

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.006

Burnham-Craft Patterns for making hooked rugs, R.W. Burnham, Ipswich, Mass.

Floral designs and scenes are illustrated in the catalog. The business carries frames, hooks and materials. The patterns illustrated are: No. 20 - Welcome Threshold Rug; No. 24 - Flower Basket and Check; No. 1 - Jack Spratt and Wife or, Polly Put the Kettle On; No. 2 - Swan and Butterfly; No. 3 - We...

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267848

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.001

Carpets and rugs

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267849

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001

Color clues to home beauty, with rugs and carpets by the Bigelow Weavers, Bigelow Sanford Carpet Co., Inc., New York, New York

Color decorating tips for couples, singles and families is provided by the business. The image has a color scheme described as "informal early American, designed from basic brown," page ten.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267850

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.010

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