Historic New England

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

Clark's Black Spool Cotton is described on the card verso. The image caption reads "Across the line, from pole to pole, the children's clothes depend upon it."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267974

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.018

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

The text stamped on the card image reads "My Thread Store, 514 Shawmut Ave., cor. W. Springfield St., Oliver Cobb." The image caption reads "Nothing stronger can there be, than mother's love and O.N.T."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.019

Bookmark for Ashworth's XX Imported 6-Cord Machine Cotton, location unknown, undated

The thread is sold by W.E. Stratton & Company, No. 8 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso lists other Boston dealers for the thread.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267976

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.020

Lighting

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267977

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004

Paint

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267978

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005

Stains and varnishes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267979

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006

Wallpaper

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267980

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007

Window treatments

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267981

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008

Photography and film supplies

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267988

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002

Alterations and addition to the residence of G.R. Emmerton, Salem, Mass., 1885

1 set of 21 architectural drawings : ink on linen

Date: 1885

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

GUSN: 267989

Ref. Code: AR004.001.012.001

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Thread 40, location unknown, undated

The card promotes Coats' Fast Black Spool Cotton for holding its color through wear and washing. Children walking in the rain contemplate the merits of using the thread on umbrellas.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.021

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord, location unknown, undated

Three children pull a large spool driven by another child in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267991

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.022

Trade card for Jas. Chadwick & Bros., Six Cord Thread, location unknown, undated

The business deals in thread for hand and machine work.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267992

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.023

Trade card for Semple's Best Six Cord Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A little boy tries on a pair of oversize trousers in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267993

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.024

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

Two boys fly a kite using a spool of Clark's Thread in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267994

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.025

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.026

Stable for G.R. Emmerton, Salem, Mass., 1885

1 set of 5 architectural drawings : ink and colored wash on linen backed paper

Date: 1885

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

GUSN: 267996

Ref. Code: AR004.001.012.002

Residence of Henry G. Vaughan, South Sherborn, Mass., 1915

Blueprints for the H.G. Vaghan residence at 5 Sparhawk Road in Sherborn, Mass.

Date: 1915

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

GUSN: 267997

Ref. Code: AR004.001.013.001

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool. The description on the card verso states the Florence Knitting Silk can be used for stockings, mittens, edgings and wristers.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267998

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.027

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Thread, location unknown, undated

A dog pulls a cart holding a box of Coats'Thread spools in the card image. The card verso has a table which is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267999

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.028

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

The Thread is sold by Charles F. Sprague dry goods merchant. The product, manufactured for sewing machines, is described on the card verso. The image caption reads "That's the kind! Bring me some more!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268000

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.029

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

A girl enjoys a ride on a swing in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.030

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, 1881

The card verso has a table listing sewing machine brands with the corresponding needle and thread numbers. The image caption reads "We Beat Them All."

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.031

Trade card for J.R. Leeson & Co., importers of Scotch Spool Linen, 298 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two little girls fish dressed in all their finery in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268003

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.032

Trade card for Brook's Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

Three cats play instruments promoting the thread in the card image. The card verso lists the awards received and the dealers who carry the product. W.E. Stratton & Company are the agents in Boston located at 105 Summer Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.033

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

This trade card contains harmful imagery including racist caricatures, stereotypes, and language. 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 N...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.034

Trade card for J.R. Leeson & Co., importers of Scotch Spool Linen, 298 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two little girls converse while holding butterfly nets in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268006

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.035

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

A little girl strings her archery bow with Clark's Thread in the card image. The card promotes Coats' Fast Black Spool Cotton for holding its color and strength.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.036

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

A cowboy ropes a steer in the card image. The image caption reads "Testing Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.037

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey and Paisley, Scotland, undated

The image caption reads "Hard To Beat." Facts and figures on the card verso describe the Clark manufacturing performed in Newark and Scotland.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.038

Trade cards for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, 1881

The card verso has a table listing sewing machine brands with the corresponding needle and thread numbers. A frog sits next to a box of spools in the card image. The 1881 copyright is attributed to A.S. March & Co., Boston.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.039

Residence and summer house for F.E. Smith, "White Court," Swampscott, Mass., 1902

A set of drawings for an original residence plus alterations for F.E. Smith in Swampscott, Mass.

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 268012

Ref. Code: AR004.001.014.001

Proposed floor plans for a residence for F.E. Smith, "White Court," Swampscott, Mass., undated

Proposed floor plans for an original residence for F.E. Smith in Swampscott, Mass.

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

GUSN: 268013

Ref. Code: AR004.001.014.002

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey and Paisley, Scotland, undated

A cabin boy raises the sail using Clark's Thread in the card image. Facts and figures on the card verso describe the Clark manufacturing performed in Newark and Scotland. George A. Clark & Brother are the sole agents in the Boston branch at No. 31 Kingston Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.040

Plan for an unidentified residence in Topsfield, Mass., undated

1 plan : pencil on paper

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

GUSN: 268015

Ref. Code: AR004.001.015.001

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

A cabin boy holds a toy sailboat in the card image. Thomas Russell & Company are the sole agents in New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.041

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

The fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" is told on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.042

Receipt for the Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Corporation, Boston, Mass., dated April 27, 1863

The receipt describes the conditions for shipping items in the Railroad's care.

Date: 1863-04-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268279

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.008

Billhead for Pratt's Express Co., Dr., Campello, Mass., dated July 31, 1884

Pratt's Campello Express has an office located at 75 Kilby Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1884-07-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268281

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.009

Miniature catalogue of the domestic paper fashions for the winter of 1875-6, published by the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Broadway, corner 14th Street, Union Square, New York, New York

Clothing patterns for women, boys and girls are shown in the catalog. The styles are available at Wm. Douglas, dealer in stationery, fancy goods, Standard Block, Rockland, Massachusetts.

Date: 1875-1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268282

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.019

Portrait album

One of ten small albums, eight leather bound and two with velvet bindings, containing gems (approximately 3/4" square tintype portraits that generally only pictured the head). No photographers are indicated. A few sitters are indexed at the back of the albums or in notes beneath the photographs.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268284

Ref. Code: PC009.069A

Billhead for Pratt's Express Co., Dr., Campello, Mass., dated November 29, 1884

Pratt's Campello Express has an office located at 75 Kilby Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1884-11-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268283

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.010

Price list, fall and winter, 1895-6, Jordan, Marsh & Co. Boston, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions, prices and illustrations for merchandise carried by the Jordan Marsh department store. Part of the order form and instruction page is missing.

Date: 1895-1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268286

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.020