Historic New England

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

How to use color in portraits, by Merlin Enabnit, Foster Art Service, Inc. 430 West Sixth Street, Tustin, California

Step-by-step instructions for creating portraits with color. Walter Foster "How to draw" books ; 65.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323339

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.026

Portraits in oils, by Stella Mackie, Foster Art Service, Inc., Box 456, Laguna Beach, California

Step-by-step instructions for creating oil portraits. There is a color chart and a guide to mixing color. Walter Foster "How to draw" books ; 15.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323341

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.027

Heads from life, charcoal, crayon, pencil, by Walter T. Foster, Foster Art Service, Inc., 430 West Sixth Street, Tustin, California

Step-by-step instructions for creating portraits using different utensils. Walter Foster "How to draw" books ; 18.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323342

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.028

Portrait drawing, step-by-step instruction course, Conni Gordon, published by Conni Gordon, Inc., 530 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida

Step-by-step lessons and study guide charts guide the novice student in creating portraits. Conni Gordon method book ; no. B-8.

Date: 1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323346

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.029

Calendar, Lewando's French Dye House, 65 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration caption is "Spring." The calendar is for 1881.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323347

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.030

Calendar 1893, Albert F. Davis, books and stationery, 167 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island

The store carries Bibles, photograph albums, writing desks and has a circulating library. Text on the verso reads "Compliments of the season."

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323348

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.03.027

Birthstone calendar 1910, Ackers pure chocolates and bon bons, Finley Acker Co., Atlantic City, New Jersey

A description of Ackers marshmallows is inside the item.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323349

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.011

Map of the London Railway

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1915

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318113

Ref. Code: PC066.156

The First Electric Car #443 Beacon St., Brookline

Copy.

Date: 1889-01-01

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318114

Ref. Code: PC066.157B

Horse car, West End Street Railway

Signs on the streetcar read "Bunker Hill, Charlestown, Mt. Pleasant & Shawmut Ave."

Date: undated

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318115

Ref. Code: PC066.158

Map of 'Old Boston'

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: undated

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318116

Ref. Code: PC066.159

Drawing of El. Car #0112

Rear End.

Date: 1903

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318117

Ref. Code: PC066.160

Street Car #40, West Roxbury + Roslindale St. RY.

Copy.

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318118

Ref. Code: PC066.161

7/8 Bench Open Car

(Grove Hall), (Dorchester).

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318119

Ref. Code: PC066.162

Park St. Subway Station; State House; Park St. Church, etc.

Drawing.

Date: 1923

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318120

Ref. Code: PC066.163

Drawing - "Double Decker"

Of the West End (Interior). Built by the Pullman Co.

Date: 1903

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318121

Ref. Code: PC066.164

Drawing - "Double Decker"

Of the West End (Exterior).

Date: 1903

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318122

Ref. Code: PC066.165

Old Stevenson Coach of Swampscott, 2 horses

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1901-05-22

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318123

Ref. Code: PC066.166

Roxbury: Dudley St. Station

West Loop Unloading Platform. Billboards, no people.

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318124

Ref. Code: PC066.167

Drawing - B.E. Railway Co.

Transformer Station, Kendal Sq., Cambridge. Copy.

Date: 1911

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318125

Ref. Code: PC066.168

N.Y., N.H. & H.R.R. Station

Kneeland St.

Date: 1933

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318126

Ref. Code: PC066.169

Drawing - Harvard Sq. Station, Cambridge

Exit + Entrance. Copy.

Date: 1911

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318127

Ref. Code: PC066.170

Allston: Wilton Terr.

Alston-Dudle Bus and Trolley Yard.

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318128

Ref. Code: PC066.171

Map of Boston and Vicinity. About #920

Boston Elevated Railway and subway route highlited.

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318129

Ref. Code: PC066.172

St. Car #5777

Cedarhill-Lechmere Highland.

Date: 1935

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318130

Ref. Code: PC066.173

Roxbury: Boston El. Train #0103

Close Up Front End. Opp. St. James St.

Date: 1902

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318131

Ref. Code: PC066.174

Street Car #1274, Milton via Forest Hills

Plate is cracked, repaired.

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318132

Ref. Code: PC066.175

Open Street Car #1941. Dorchester 'Crosstown' via Huntington Ave + Warren at Dorchester Station

Plate Cracked + Repaired.

Collection: John Booras collection of glass plate negatives

GUSN: 318133

Ref. Code: PC066.176

Massachusetts - Boston - North End

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 318134

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.5985

Berkeley Street, looking toward Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The back of the Park Square Automobile Station is on the right side of the image. Just behind it and to the extreme right is part of the Boston and Providence Railroad Station. The steeple of Arlington Street Church can be seen on the right side of the image. The small building on the right is the B...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 318137

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1310.001