Historic New England

Furniture

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267851

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002

How to clean better, faster, easier, a guide for users, Eureka Home Cleaning System, Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company, Detroit, Michigan

The cleaning of furniture, floors and household objects using a Eureka Upright is explained in the manual. The Eureka Cordless elecric clothing iron is described.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267852

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.001

Electrolux and how to use it, Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifier, Electrolux, Inc., 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The manual describes how to clean within the home using the Electrolux.

Date: 1936-09-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267853

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.002

New Premier electric cleaner, model 19, Electric Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

The advantages of using a Premier vacuum cleaner are described for customers. The business was formerly The Frantz Premier Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267854

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.003

Wallpaper and Wallcoverings

This magazine contains a variety of articles and advertisements that focus on and center around wallpaper and wallcoverings. This issue is Vol. XLI, No. 8.

Date: August 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267856

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.001

This magazine contains a variety of articles and advertisements that focus on and center around wallpaper and wallcoverings. This issue is Vol. XLVI, No. 6. The front and back covers of the magazine are unattached.

Date: June 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.002

Isabella Barclay: Old Furniture, Wall Decorations

This catalogue lists the images and names of wallpapers and pieces of furniture owned by Isabella Barclay and brought over to the United States.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267858

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.003

New Walls for Old

This pamphlet explains the benefits of using Decorite wallpaper and shows two samples of Decorite wallpaper.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267859

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.004

Things to Keep in Mind when Buying Wall Paper

This pamphlet describes ideas and concepts that you should consider when you are wallpapering your house. The pamphlet recommends that you use "Le Bellus Studios" and "Niagara Wall Paper Company" wallpaper.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267861

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.005

Piedmont old-fashioned red cedar chests, Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co., Statesville, North Carolina

Background on red cedar is provided with detailed descriptions of the chests and wardrobes available for sale. The inside of the back cover has a facsimile letter from Piedmont customer Grover Cleveland. There are separate facsimile letters from Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Lady Durand and a facsimile che...

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267860

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.008

Furniture catalog, William Leavens & Co., manufacturers, Boston, Mass.

Mission style chairs, tables, desks, dressers and other pieces are described with dimensions, weight, prices and wood type. The product number range is 1024-2180. The Priscilla chair is shown in the image.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267862

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.014

Paine Furniture Company mid-winter sale of furniture, rugs, draperies, lamps, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The customer preference days are January 18-21, 1939. Paine's was founded in 1835. Two dining room sets are shown in the second image.

Date: January 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267863

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.023

McKay creates the new Posture Line of Chrome Furniture, The McKay Company, McKay Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The pieces are "suitable for any type of interior" as stated in the item text.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267864

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.026

Leavens finished to your order furniture 1928, William Leavens & Co., Inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Customers select the color, decoration and finish of their selected furniture. There is a separate price list dated April 16, 1928.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267865

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.029

Furniture of romance, Hayward Furniture Co., 8 Hayward Place, Boston, Mass.

Colonial style early American pieces are shown in the catalog. There is a separate price list.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267866

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.039

Tools and hardware

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267867

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014

Travel and outdoors

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015

Miscellaneous

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016

Cabinet hardware

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001

Door and window hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267871

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002

Tools and hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267872

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003

Camping equipment and outdoor supplies

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267874

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001

Hotels

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267875

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002

Suitcases and trunks

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267876

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.003

General food

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267879

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001

Pure brandies, S.S. Pierce Co., importers and grocers, Tremont Building, corner Tremont & Beacon Streets, corner Huntington Avenue & Dartmouth Street, Central Wharf, Boston, Mass.

Brandies carried by the Company are listed with prices as well as several other alcoholic products. An image of the Tremont Building is shown on the front of the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267880

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.001

Price list of canned goods, wines, liquors and cigars, S.S. Pierce & Co., importers and grocers, temporarily at 364 Washington Street, opposite Bromfield Street and 32 Court Street and Tremont Street, next Adams Express Office, Boston, Mass.

Specialty foods for Thanksgiving and Christmas are described along with other imported and domestic foods and liquors. Products from Adolph Röder in Wiesbaden, Germany are available from Pierce. A note inside the front cover states that the business has been located at Tremont and Court Streets sinc...

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267881

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.002

Polly put the kettle on we'll all make Jell-O, The Genesee Pure Food Company, LeRoy, New York

Recipes using Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder are described.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267882

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.004

De luxe Christmas gift, Armour's Cloverbloom cheese assortment, Armour and Company, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois

Armour is offering a gift cheese assortment and a serving tray made by West Bend to its customers. An order form is included.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267883

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.004

Why? A&P coffees are the most popular in the world, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

Background on A&P coffees is provided with tips for making good coffee.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267884

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.005

Silver and silverware

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267885

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006

Vacuum cleaners

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267886

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007

Trade card for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Prize Brown Leghorns." The card verso shows the No.4 Family machine available for $65.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.007

Costumes of all nations, Norway,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

The item is one of a card set created as a souvenir package for the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. "These cards are lithographed reproductions of photographs taken on the spot in the various countries and provinces and colored there to correctly represent the native costum...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.008

Costumes of all nations, Sweden, Dalarne, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

The item is one of a card set created as a souvenir package for the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. "These cards are lithographed reproductions of photographs taken on the spot in the various countries and provinces and colored there to correctly represent the native costum...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.009

Singer Stores in every city, France, Boulogne-sur-Mer, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso. Singer Sewing Machine Stores are identified with a red "S."

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.010

Singer Stores in every city, India, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.011

Universal Bread Maker, made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Connecticut

Bread maker instructions are included with recipes. Food choppers, teapots, coffee percolators and cake makers are also described in the item. The products are available at the Jordan Marsh Company in Boston. The bread maker was awarded a gold medal at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267733

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.002

Home menus, what to serve and how to set and decorate a table, The Caloric Company, Janesville, Wisconsin

The Caloric Cook Stove is advertised through menus, recipes and festive table decorations. The cover title reads "Home menus and table decoration."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267734

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.003

Capehart, The Capehart, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana

Combination cabinet radio and record players made by Capehart are described with images and specifications. A separate letter from the dealer Charles W. Homeyer & Co., Inc., dated March 25, 1938, encourages potential customers to come in and hear the sound quality.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267736

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.001

Art gallery and fashion indicator, vol. 1, no. 6, published by Jordan, Marsh & Co., Washington, Summer & Avon Streets, Boston, Mass.

Advice on fashion, art, educational and literary topics is provided to readers along with Jordan Marsh catalog items for men, women and children.

Date: November 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267737

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.001

Radio frequency amplification, by J.M. Avery & M.L. Muhleman, The E.I. Co., 233 Fulton Street, New York, New York

How radio frequency amplification works and how to build compenents for a radio are described. Radio contruction kits published by the Consrad Company and other books in the Experimenter's Library series are advertised. Experimenter's Library ; no. 4.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267739

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.002

Facts about Filene's, Wm. Filene's Sons Company, Washington and Winter Streets, Boston, Mass.

The history and services of the famous department store are described. Background on the Filene Co-operative Association is given with the training and benefits available to employees. Fred Bates illustrated the item dust jacket.

Date: October 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267738

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.002

Catalogue, fall of 1897 and winter of 1898, Nichols & Morse, clothiers, hatters and furnishers, 56 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, Mass.

The catalog has winter clothes, overcoats, hats, underwear and shirts for men and boys. A drawing of the business premises is on the front cover. Photographs of scenes in the Haverhill area are included such as the chain bridge crossing the Merrimack River, Whittier's birthplace and Garrison House.

Date: 1897-1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267740

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.003

Friendly clocks, The Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Connecticut

Images, descriptions and prices of clocks made by the Sessions Clock Co are included in the catalog. The item was mailed to Mrs. M.C. Whipple of Nahant, Mass., in October 1925.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267741

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.003

Fall styles, 1931, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has men's hats, ties, gloves and top coats and women's fur coats sold by the Company.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267742

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.004

Blodgett Signal Clock, Blodgett Bros. & Co.

Descriptions, specifications, and prices of and testimonials about signal clocks made by Blodgett are included in the catalog. The item is a reprint of an 1896 catalog that includes a history of the Blodgett Clock Company by David N. Rooney. The business was located at 383 Federal Street, Boston, Ma...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267743

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.004

Straw hats for men and women, summer 1928, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the inside of the back cover reads "Men's clothing, sport suits, linen knickers, topcoats, flannel trousers, agents for Burberrys of London."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267745

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.005

Illustrations of clocks, manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Co., American Reprints, St. Louis, Missouri

An 1881 Waterbury Clock Company catalog reproduction shows the syles available from the business. The item is a publication from American Reprints in St. Louis, Missouri.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267744

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.005

Perfection Cape, guaranteed rain-proof garment, manufactured only by Metropolitan Air Goods Co., Athol, Mass.

The garment's features for outdoorsmen are described. The brochure has a price list and an order form. A testimonial from Dixie Carroll, a former Boston Braves player, is included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267746

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.006

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