Historic New England

Putney's 1956 garden book, Putney Nursery Inc., Putney, Vermont

The nursery carries ferns, orchids, herbs, vines, shrubs, evergreens, trees and fruit trees. There is a loose leaflet titled "What users say about Fertl-Cubes" available from the nursery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326807

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.034

For yards of happiness around the calendar, Hyde Bird Feeder Company, 56 Felton Street, Waltham, Mass.

The catalog has bird feeders, bird houses and lists shrubs and trees which attract birds. There is a separate combination order form and envelope. A leaflet describes an aluminum bird feeder and the importance of birds in cortrolling insects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.015

Corenco Fertilizers time tested for every purpose, Consolidated Rendering Company, 178 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass.

Different types of fertilizer products are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326811

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.035

Bonide spraying-dusting guide for vegetables, flowers, fruits, shrubs, shade trees, weeds, crabgrass, etc., Bonide Chemical Co., Utica, New York

The information is in table form with descriptions, insects, diseases, what to use and when to apply. Prevention tips are included and there is a dilution table for liquid insecticides.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326812

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.036

Horsford's annual list for spring planting, F.H. Horsford, Charlotte, Vermont

Plants and bulbs suitable for spring planting are described for customers.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326816

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.037

Flyers, lawn care products, O.M. Scott & Sons, Marysville, Ohio

"Now a helpful winter program for your lawn" describes crabgrass and turf builder products. The item verso lists dealers in Essex and Middlesex counties."5000 seeds in each pile!" describes three types of grass seed for your lawn. "Spring lawning is fun and easy with a Scotts Spreader!" describes th...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326826

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.003

Walpole fencing, Walpole Woodworkers, Inc., Walpole, Mass.

Different styles of fencing are described for customers. The business also makes furniture and lanterns.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326827

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.009

Shellac, how to use it, Shellac Information Bureau of the American Bleached Shellac Manufacturers Association, Inc., 65 Pine Street, New York, New York

The booklet covers shellac application on new floors, old floors, furniture finishing, walls and woodwork.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326828

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.015

Build it with TECO wood fasteners, TECO, 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Drawings describe the use of the fasteners in yard sheds, shelters and landscape containers.

Date: 1979

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326832

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.026

Tone-n-Tique wood tone, C.H. Tripp Company, P.O. Box 2261, La Jolla, California

The business manufactures a wood finish called the Tone-n-Tique for interior decoration on such surfaces as furniture, cabinets and molding.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.016

Tone-n-Tique for easy-does-it antiquing, C.H. Tripp Company, P.O. Box 2261, La Jolla, California

The Tone-n-Tique process is described with color samples in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.017

New ideas in wood finishing, by Monsanto Chemical Company, Consumer Products Division, St. Louis, Missouri

Monsanto manufactures Rez products for interior and exterior use. Color samples are provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326847

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.018

Craftsman's wood and woodworking materials, catalog no. 23, Craftsman Wood Service Co., Chicago, Illinois

The catalog has lumber, fancy woods, woodworking tools, inlays, brackets and other hardware. There is a loose combination order form and envelope in the item.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326850

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.019

1000 uses for Douglas fir plywood, Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tacoma, Washington

The manufacture of Douglas fir plywood is described for potential customers. Plywood can be used in house and commercial building construction, industrial and transportation applications and equipment uses.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326851

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.013

Where to use Douglas fir lumber, West Coast Lumbermen's Association, 1410 S.W. Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon

The many uses of Douglas fir in construction, industry and manufacturing are described in the item. Douglas fir is available from Lexington Lumber Corporation, Lexington, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326853

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.014

Sawdust trails, a student's digest of logging and lumber manufacturing in the Douglas fir region, published by West Coast Lumbermen's Association, 364 Stuart Building, Seattle, Washington

The process of harvesting trees, manufacturing lumber and replanting trees is described in the item. Douglas fir is available from Lexington Lumber Corporation, Lexington, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326855

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.015

Cohasset Colonials, a new idea in the old tradition, authentic reproductions of colonial furniture, Cohasset, Mass.

Furniture pieces are described with the location of the original piece. Text in the brochure refers to the kits as "Hagerty Cohasset Colonial kits." The kits are for sale by James Bliss & Co., Inc., 220 State Street, Boston, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326856

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.122

Friendly home ideas, featuring the products of the Western pine mills, Western Pine Association, Yeon Bldg., Portland, Oregon

1 booklet, 23 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 7 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.016

Maynard S. Renner house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for Maynard S. Renner in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #506) including three elevations, three plans, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Vincent K. Cates was the builder. Drawings depict a two-story half Cape Cod-style house with shi...

Date: 1936, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326859

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.506

Maynard S. Renner house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for Maynard S. Renner in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #506) including three elevations, three plans, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Vincent K. Cates was the builder. Drawings depict a two-story half Cape Codl-style house with sh...

Date: 1936

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326861

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.506.1542

Paul F. Wanless house, Springfield, Ill.

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Paul F. Wanless in Springfield, Massachusetts (commission #1542) including two plans and three presentation renderings. One rendering is an original in colored pencil on trace; two are photocopies of other drawings which vary slightly in design. Render...

Date: 1955

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326864

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1542

Harry Johnson house, unidentified location

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for Harry Johnson (commission #284) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with slate hip roof and a whitew...

Date: 1930, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326868

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.284

Ivan Hamm (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for builder Ivan Hamm (commission #285) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and four details. No drawings are signed; two are dated. Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with tower, slate ...

Date: 1930

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326873

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.285

J. Paul Hoag house, Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for J. Paul Hoag in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts (commission #286) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and six details. Four drawings are dated; five are signed "RBW." Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house wit...

Date: 1930

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326895

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.286

Alban F. Rosene (developer) house, unidentified location

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for builder Alban F. Rosene (commission #287) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and one detail. One drawing is dated and signed "RBW." Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a shingled ...

Date: 1930

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326897

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.287

Joseph Congdon house, Newton, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Joseph Congdon in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #289) including four elevations, three plans, and two framing plans. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Georgian Revival-style house with a slate hip roof and a brick, cla...

Date: ca. 1930, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326900

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.289

William Henry McAdams house, Newton, Mass.

Set of twenty-five architectural drawings of house for William Henry McAdams in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #294) including four elevations, three plans, three framing plans, plot plan, and ten details. No drawings are dated or signed. A sketch and three blueprints of plans are also present. ...

Date: 1931

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326904

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.294

Ivan Hamm (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for builder Ivan Hamm (commission #298) including four elevations, three plans, and two framing plans. No drawings are dated or signed. Location is not known. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with a tower, slate roof and a stone and...

Date: 1931, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326923

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.298

Maurice A. Dunlavy (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for builder Maurice A. Dunlavy (commission #300) including four elevations, three plans, plot plan, and two framing plans. No drawings are dated or signed. Location is not known. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with a slate roof and...

Date: 1931, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326939

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.300

Herbert N. French house, Newton, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Herbert N. French in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #302) including four elevations, four plans, and one topographic map. No elevations or plans are dated or signed. Topographic map dated 1929 is on starch-coated cloth and is by Rowland H. Barnes an...

Date: 1931, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326941

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.302

George R. White house, Swampscott, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for George R. White in Swampscott, Massachusetts (commission #303 including four elevations, one plan, two framing plans, and one detail. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with slate roof and a ston...

Date: 1931, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326944

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.303

Christmas decorations, 18 different ideas for Yuletime decorating, Masonite Corporation, 111 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Decorations for the living room, entranceway, front yard or roof are described for potential customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327235

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.037

It's fun to do your own furniture finishing with Minwax Flat Finish, the complete stainwax finish, The Minwax Company, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York

Directions on how to apply the finish with descriptions of the colors are provided for customers. The product is available from Harth's Hardware, 245 Main Street, Huntington, New York.

Date: 1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327236

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.019

Minwax the modern wood finish for floors, paneling and trim, The Minwax Company, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York

The features and advantages of the finish are described for customers. The product is available from Harth's Hardware, 245 Main Street, Huntington, New York.

Date: 1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327242

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.020

Minwax wood finish flat finish, the original penetrative stainwax finish for floors, trim, paneling, furniture, Minwax Company, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York

Color samples and application directions are provided for customers.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327243

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.021

Minwax, manufacturers of wood finishes, waxes and waterproofing products, 60-72 Oak Street, Delawanna Station, Clifton, New Jersey

The envelope contains five items: 1)Letterhead which describes Minwax products. 2)Minwax antique oil finish brochure. 3)Minwax patio sealer card. 4)Wood finishing brochure. 5)Minwax wood finish brochure.

Date: 1969

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327244

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.022

Look, here's new luxury for walls and ceilings with pre-pasted Bolta-Wall vinyl tile, just wet the back! So easy to do-it-yourself! a product of Bolta Products, a division of the General Tire & Rubber Co., Lawrence, Mass.

The features and advantages of the wall tiles are described for customers. The product is available from Post Products, Inc., 253 Auburn Street, Auburndale, Mass.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327245

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.030

It's easier to hang! 24-inch pre-trimmed Wall-Tex fabric wall coverings, Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

Application directions are provided for customers in the brochure. The product is available from B. & D. Wallpaper Company, 2164 Washington Street, Roxbury, Mass.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327248

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.031

Decorate with Wall-Tex for lasting beauty, matching fabrics too! Manufactured by Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

The brochure describes coordinated draperies, slip covers and bedspreads which can be used with Wall-Tex.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327249

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.032

Bontex scrubbable, non-fading window shades, stay bright and beautiful longer, Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

The window shades are sunproof, weatherproof and waterproof and can be coordinated with draperies and curtains. The shades can be purchased at Mohawk Venetian Blind Co., 207 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327253

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.014

Joseph P. Lane house, Waltham, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Joseph P. Lane in Waltham, Massachusetts (commission #351) including three elevations, one plan, one plot plan, one framing plan and two details. One drawing is dated 1938 and depicts a later alteration to the front door. Drawings depict a one-stor...

Date: 1933

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327250

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.351

Edmund C. McLaughlin (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for builder Edmund C. McLaughlin (commission #359) including four elevations, three plans, and one plot plan. No drawings are dated or signed. Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a shingled exterior; garag...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327251

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.359

Dorothy Kohl house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Dorothy Kohl in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #361) including four elevations, three plans, three heating plans, and one detail. Heating plans are signed "NH&J." No other drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-styl...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327252

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.361

Here's how you can install Beauty Bonded Formica in a kitchen, in a bathroom, on a table top and all around the house, Formica Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio

The versaitility of Formica is demonstrated in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327258

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.043

Robert Abbott house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings for alterations to house for Robert Abbott in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #357-A) including elevations and plans. Two drawings are dated and initialed by draftsperson. Drawings depict kitchen alterations to house dated 1949 and living room alterations...

Date: 1944-1959

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327257

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.357-A

There's always room in any room for St. Regis Panelyte, St. Regis Paper Co. Panelyte Division, Trenton, New Jersey

Panelyte can be used for custom-built interiors and on-the-job installations of kitchens and bathrooms. The product is available through Holt and Bugbee Co., 248 Medford Street, Charlestown, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327279

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.023

Cyclo-Core Carbide-Tipped Rotary Bits go through for you, drilling 1/4" to 6" diameter holes in vitreous tile and hard concrete, New England Carbide Tool Company, Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

The drill bit is described in detail. There is a price list inside the brochure.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327281

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.027

1/8" to 1 1/2" diameter rotary drilling in soft or medium masonry use Cyclo-Twist Carbide-Tipped Bits, New England Carbide Tool Company, Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

The drill bit is described in detail. There is a price list inside the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327283

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.028

Expansion bolts, screw anchors, masonry drills, the inseparables, catalog 49, manufactured by the Rawlplug Company, Inc., 271 Church Street, New York, New York

The advantages, descriptions and dimensions for various tools are provided for customers. The products are available from E.H. Barbour Company, 251 Vassar Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327285

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.029

Book of Brosco woodwork designs, the permanent furniture of your home, Brockway-Smith-Haigh-Lovell Company, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has their complete line of millwork, Andersen wood window units and Morgan doors and built-ins.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327286

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.020

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