Historic New England

Claflin-Richards House, Wenham, Mass

A collection of architectural photographs of the Claflin-Richards House in Wenham, Massachusetts, taken by Peter Zaharis of Ipswich. Photographs were taken on various dates in February 1954. 51 black-and-white photographs ( 8 1/2 x 10") in mylar sleeves and bound in a leather album. Collection i...

Date: 1954

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322985

Ref. Code: PC009.288

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

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool. Stamped text on the verso reads "Mrs. A.J. Barney, dealer in millinery and fancy goods, Odd Fellows Block, Hillsboro Bridge, New Hampshire."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.067

Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., postcard, Boston, Mass.

A train approaches the Forbes printing factory postcard image. The postmark on the card verso is dated November 2, 1910.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.036

Mosher Books, Thomas B. Mosher, Portland, Maine

Poetry series printed by Mosher are offered for sale along with volumes of "The bibelot." A loose order form is included.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322988

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.021

Massachusetts - Newton - Hammond House, Edmund C. - 35 Groveland Street

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 322989

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2050.0175

Massachusetts - Manchester - Villa Crest

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 322992

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0245

Interior cabin looking forward, Diamond Shoal Lightship, #72

The cabin has a dining table with five chairs. A serving cabinet is against the far wall which has a clock and barometer.

Date: 1901-01-22

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 323017

Ref. Code: PC047.02.3120.11931.001

Camp Ken-Jocketee, a camp for girls in the hills of Orange County, Vermont, twenty-first season 1933, South Strafford, Vermont

Photographs and descriptions of camp facilities and activities are provided in the item. Two application forms are attached inside the back cover. Text on the cover reads "Beyond the multitude."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323018

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.027

Summer advertising, advertising fans, Porter & Bainbridge, 33 Beekman Street, New York, New York

Text on the circular reads "We take pleasure in calling the attention of the trade to our new and artistic designs of advertising fans."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.001.01.03.004

Billhead for William D. Ticknor, booksellers, importers and publishers, 135 Washington corner of School Street, Boston, Mass.

The boxed text below the illustration lists the types of books carried by the firm. The business premises can be seen in the illustration. This item was pulled from Scrapbook #26.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.01.007

Catalog, gifts, antique reproductions, collectibles, home furnishings, Upper Deck ltd., 10 Pequod Rd., Fairhaven, Mass.

There is a separate order form and a sheet describing a freight special for customers.

Date: 2016-2017

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323078

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.035

Lighting fixtures, book #7174, 1st edition, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog covers wrought iron chandeliers, iron and wood brackets and exterior post lanterns and Japanese stone lanterns. The illustrations are by Andrew D. Crowell, Sr. The item was printed by The Rand McNally Publishing Co., New York, New York. This title is one of the "Architectural handbook se...

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.052

Towle's fall program 1966, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

The catalog has save-by-the-set promotions for silverware, Diala Pens, Contessina Jewelry and silverware chests.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323186

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.027

Towle's spring program 1967, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

Stainless steel patterns are described in the catalog. Towle's Spanish Provincial Sterling pattern is described in two brochures, a publicity release, and radio scripts. There are two additional loose sheets.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323187

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.028

Towle's spring program 1968, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

Tableware items for Mother's day and Father's day are described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323188

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.029

Towle's spring programs 1970 and 1969, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

The catalog features the Queen Elizabeth I silverware pattern and pewter and plated holloware.

Date: 1969-1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.030

Towle's fall program 1972, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

There are price lists and descriptions for various patterns offered by Towle. There are three loose items in the catalog. One sheet is titled "Towle's Plated Flatware Newspaper Co-operative Advertising Plan, 3 January 1972 through 31 December 1972." One sheet is headed "Plated Flatware Cooperative A...

Date: 1972

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323190

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.031

Garden ornaments, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog has fountains, stone sculptures, figurines, birdbaths, gazeboes, urns, gates, sundials, lighting fixtures and equipment for garden ornaments. The replacement and restoration of the Old North Church weathervane was done by Kenneth Lynch & Sons after the 1954 hurricane. Photographs of the ...

Date: 1974

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323191

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.010

Deck House plans, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

This is the Deck House portfolio of eight contemporary house models. Maps and directions to three model homes are included. The information on two loose sheets provide an overview and questionnaire for prospective customers.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323192

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.133

Deck House concept, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

The Deck House system creates a custom-built house using some components which are manufactured and pre-assembled in the company factory. There is a loose business envelope included.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323193

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.134

Deck House model home, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

Specifications and descriptions for the model home are provided. The back cover lists awards won by the firm 1962-1964.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323194

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.135

Conservatory collection by Deck House, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

The features, specifications and floor plans for the passive solar system houses are described.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323196

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.136

Garden ornaments, general wholesale catalog for the trade, #2066, desk copy, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut

The catalog has garden sculptures, figurines, borders, boxes, birdbaths, urns and wrought iron furniture. Text at the top of the front cover reads, "International collection."

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323197

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.011

Breck's, everything for farm, garden & lawn, 1931, Breck's, 85 State Street, Boston & Lexington, Mass.

The business carries flower, vegetable and crop seeds, fruit seeds, fertilizers and farm and garden tools.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323204

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.022

Catalogue of the Johnson-Washburn Co., dealers in iron pipe, fittings and supplies for users of steam, gas and water heating apparatus, 87-93 Haverhill Street, Boston, Mass.

There is an extensive index to the hardware items carried by the business. Text on the front cover reads, "Excel catalogue A."

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323205

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.024

Home owners' catalogs, F.W. Dodge Corporation, 119 West Fortieth Street, New York, New York

Appliances, windows, heating systems and interior design are among the home topics covered in the catalogs. Text on the title page reads "Designed to serve those who are planning their own homes as a guide, a reference work and a valuable practical aid in the selection of building materials, equipme...

Date: 1945

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323207

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.020

Beacon Hill collection inspired by the early designers & craftsmen of the eighteenth century who created & made furniture of lasting beauty in keeping with the graceful living of the times, 2nd edition, Paine Furniture Company, Stuart and Arlington Streets, Boston, Mass.

Furniture pieces for living rooms and bedrooms are shown in photographs with descriptions and dimensions. The cover title reads "Beacon Hill collection as interpreted by Paine Furniture Company of Boston, Massachusetts and made in the shadow of Beacon Hill." The catalog was designed and printed unde...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323208

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.111

Leisure living, Grossman's Quality Crafted Homes, Route 128 Southeast Expressway, Braintree, Mass.

Twelve model houses are described with specifications and floor plans. The verso of the "Alpine" sheet provides a brief company history which celebrated its 70th anniversary 1896-1966. There is a combination business reply card and envelope.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323211

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.137

Mosaics for living, SICIS International, Ravenna, Italy

The incorporation of mosaic flooring sheets in different parts of the home is described in English and Italian text. A label on the back cover has text which reads "SICIS USA, Inc., 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY."

Date: 1999

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323214

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.016

Product detail catalog, Norco wood windows and patio doors, Norco, 811 Factory Street, Hawkins, Wisconsin

Norco window and door styles are described with images and specifications. There is a brief business history on page 3 of the catalog. The products are available from National Lumber, 5 Needham Street, Newton, Massachusetts.

Date: 2002

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323219

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.012

Illustrated catalogue of plaster ornaments, catalog no. 130, The Decorators Supply Corp., manufacturers, 3610-12 So. Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois

Patterns of cast ornamental plaster such as capitals, carvings, cornices and grilles are shown for residences and public buildings.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323225

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.017

Benches, park, garden & waiting benches, prior art & available art, book #9074, 1st edition, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

Benches made of particulr materials such as wood, stone, marble and wrought iron are described. A loose addendum with new illustrations and errata corrections is included in the catalog. "Addendum for book title no. 9074 benches, 1974" The addendum has a price list.

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323226

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.012

Sundials & spheres, prior art & available art, book #7374, 1st edition, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

Various styles of sundials and spheres for the garden are described in the catalog. A loose addendum with new illustrations and errata corrections is included in the catalog. "Addendum for book title no. 7374 sundials & spheres." The addendum has a price list.

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323230

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.013

Saturn Press, fine letterpress greeting cards & papers, 463 Atlantic Road, Post Office Box 368, Swan's Island, Maine

Greeting cards on various topics and for different occasions are described in the catalog. Background on letterpress printing and Saturn Press is provided. There is an order form and loose business envelope.

Date: 2001

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323253

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.040

Saturn Press, fine letterpress greeting cards & papers, 463 Atlantic Road, Post Office Box 368, Swan's Island, Maine

Greeting cards on various topics and for different occasions are described in the catalog. Background on letterpress printing and Saturn Press is provided. There is an order form and loose business envelope.

Date: 2002

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323254

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.041

Saturn Press, fine letterpress greeting cards & papers, 463 Atlantic Road, Post Office Box 368, Swan's Island, Maine

Greeting cards on various topics and for different occasions are described in the catalog. Background on letterpress printing and Saturn Press is provided. There is an order form and loose business envelope.

Date: 2003

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323256

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.042

Saturn Press, fine letterpress greeting cards & papers, 463 Atlantic Road, Post Office Box 368, Swan's Island, Maine

Greeting cards on various topics and for different occasions are described in the catalog. Background on letterpress printing and Saturn Press is provided. There is an order form and loose business envelope.

Date: 2004

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323258

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.043

Saturn Press, fine letterpress greeting cards & papers, 463 Atlantic Road, Post Office Box 368, Swan's Island, Maine

Greeting cards on various topics and for different occasions are described in the catalog. Background on letterpress printing and Saturn Press is provided. There is an order form and loose business envelope.

Date: 2005

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323260

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.044

Impressions, Deck House, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

A brochure describes the Deck House concept, design and specifications for customers. A separate price list is included. A business card is pasted to the inside of the folder.

Date: 1985

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323264

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.138

Small homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Model houses with floor plans are described in the catalog. Home financing information is provided in the front matter. The N.T. Fox C., Inc., 24 Morrill Street and 234 Middle Street in Portland, Maine can provide assistance to potential homeowners.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323281

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.139

Ethan Allen treasury of American traditional interiors, 68th edition, Baumritter Corp., New York, New York

Pieces for different rooms of the house are shown with decorating tips. American Traditional menus and recipes are included. There are templates and graph paper for home planning. A glossary of terms is included. The furniture is available from Plotkin Furniture in Athol and Leominster, Massachusett...

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323289

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.112

Ethan Allen treasury of American traditional interiors, 70th edition, Baumritter Corp., New York, New York

Pieces for different rooms of the house are shown with decorating tips. Menus and recipes for special occasions are included. There are templates and graph paper for home planning. A glossary of terms is included. The furniture is available from Plotkin Furniture in Athol and Leominster, Massachuset...

Date: 1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323292

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.113

Bronson apartments, Wm. R. Walker & Son, architects, Providence, Rhode Island

Floor plans and features of the building are described for potential renters. The building's automatic electric elevator is described inside the back cover. Handwritten text on the front cover reads, "Corner stone laid July 15, 1904."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323301

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.140

Martex spring 88, linens, West Point Pepperell, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York

Bed linens, pillows and draperies are shown in color photographs. A business card is attached inside the front cover.

Date: 1987

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323303

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.018

Southeastern Massachusetts, its shores and islands, woodlands and lakes and how to reach them with information for the sportsman and tourist and for all in search of rest and recreation, Old Colony Railroad, Boston, Mass.

Hotels, resorts, towns and scenic sights are described in the guide. A map has the Old Colony Railroad lines in southeastern Massachusetts. A list of public accomodations is provided with addresses, distance from stations and prices. The back cover is missing from the item.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.028