Historic New England

Carpenters, what do you want? steady work, good pay, good prices, eight hours a day, and decent treatment? Wells Memorial Hall, 987 Washington Street, Monday evening, April 15th

The card is an invitation to carpenters to attend a union organizing meeting. P.J. McGuire, an early labor organizer, is listed on the card as is Harry Lloyd of Union 33. Music was provided by the Lyceum Orchestra. The card verso has an appeal to carpenters and joiners to consider their circumstance...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326179

Ref. Code: EP001.01.026.01.01.018

Century Log Cabins, Century Wood Preserving Company, Park Square Building, Boston, Mass.

The cabins are advertised as weather-tight and the logs are treated to protect against decay and wood-boring insects. The Company plant is in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326181

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.158

Supplementary catalogue, Anderson & Dickey architectural wood turning and spiral moulding, No. 41 Bristol Street, near Dover, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has balusters and a few mantels for customers to consider.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326187

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.017

Wentworth Hall, Jackson, New Hampshire

Buildings, cottages and vistas are described for potential visitors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.032

Wentworth Hall and cottages, M.C. Wentworth, proprietor, Jackson, New Hampshire

The property and the notable sights in the area are described. A map, golf course and floor plans of resort buildings are included on the back pages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326192

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.033

Wentworth Hall, Jackson, White Mountains, New Hampshire

Guests enjoy the property features described in the booklet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326194

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.034

Ripolin, an imported enamel paint, colonial series for architects no. 13, J.A. & W. Bird & Co., distributors for North America, 88 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a photograph and architectural drawing of the mantel in the dining room of the "Octagon" in Washington, D.C. The calendar is for January 1917. Colonial series for architects ; no. 13.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326195

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.137

Entertainment complimentary to the Hon. Benjamin Seaver, bill of fare, Tremont House, December 31, 1849

Item

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326211

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.027

Ripolin, an imported enamel paint, colonial series for architects no. 19, J.A. & W. Bird & Co., distributors for North America, 88 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a photograph and architectural drawing of the facade and front porch of the Jeremiah Lee House at Marblehead, Mass. There is a calendar for July 1917. Colonial series for architects ; no. 19.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326215

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.138

Ripolin, an imported enamel paint, colonial series for architects no. 20, J.A. & W. Bird & Co., distributors for North America, 88 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a photograph and architectural drawing of a stairs, door and cornice, third floor, of the Nichols House at Salem, Mass. There is a map for August 1917. Colonial series for architects ; no. 20.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326227

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.139

Letterhead, George Armenis Company, importers and wholesalers of Greek black olives, calamata black olives, green olives, oil cured black olives, olive oil, origano, 10 Lewis Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a separate trade card and label for the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326228

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.04.029

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, undated

Walker & Nelson, dealers in paints and oils, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, are agents for the Beymer White Lead. A couple sit together under an umbrella at the seashore in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326230

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.044

Emerson, formerly Monroe, College of Oratory 1892-93, corner Tremont and Berkeley Streets, Boston, Mass.

The course work is described with lists of faculty and students. The school is located in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Date: 1892-1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326287

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.024

Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

This collection contains photographs of antiques bought and sold by Katrina Kipper of Accord, Massachusetts. The materials date from circa 1920 - 1950. The images provide access to a wide array of antiques and decorative arts, including portraits, glassware, tables, beds, chairs, cabinets, mirrors,...

Date: circa 1920-1950

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326293

Ref. Code: PC070

Phonograph records from The Boston Music Co., 116-122 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The store carries sheet music, musical instruments, record albums, recording machines, radios and cabinets. The storefront can be seen in the item image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.013

Fundamentals of skiing, by Edward F. Little and John A. Clark, LCG Publishing Co., Hanover, New Hampshire

The coach of the Dartmouth Ski Team gives basic instruction in learning to ski with a glossary and index.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326304

Ref. Code: EP001.01.109.01.02.003

Exciting new choice in diapering recyclable disposables or reusable cotton, Dydee Diaper Service, 137 Welles Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The packet has a brochure describing the Dydee service, a welcome home sheet, a pamphlet titled "Diapering Digest," four issues (May, June, July, November 1996) of "Bottoms Up" a monthly newsletter for parents from the service and a small tube of Aquaphor healing ointment.

Date: 1996

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326318

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.033

Circular, improved piece dyeing machine, manufactured by A. Hopkins & Co., Bridgeton, Rhode Island

Machines for the coloring and burr dyeing of piece goods are described with dimensions and prices. The business has an office in Providence at 75 Westminster Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326320

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.032

Beds, bedposts, and bedframes

12 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326337

Ref. Code: PC070.02

Desks

38 photograhs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326338

Ref. Code: PC070.03

Desks

45 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326339

Ref. Code: PC070.04

Sofas and Chairs

45 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326340

Ref. Code: PC070.05

Sideboards

Three photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326341

Ref. Code: PC070.06

Portraits and Paintings

47 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326342

Ref. Code: PC070.07

Tables

38 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326343

Ref. Code: PC070.08

Tables and Chests

38 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326344

Ref. Code: PC070.09

Tables and Chests

13 photographs, delivered in an envelope to Harry E. Chanow of Boston, Massachusetts

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326345

Ref. Code: PC070.10

Chests and Cabinets

39 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326346

Ref. Code: PC070.11

Mirrors

29 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326347

Ref. Code: PC070.12

Lighting

Four photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326348

Ref. Code: PC070.13

China, Ceramics, and Decorative Objects

56 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326349

Ref. Code: PC070.14

China, Ceramics, Glass, and Decorative Objects

56 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326350

Ref. Code: PC070.15

Clocks

14 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326351

Ref. Code: PC070.16

Home Interiors

39 photographs and three sketches

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326352

Ref. Code: PC070.17

Home Exteriors

5 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326353

Ref. Code: PC070.18

How to iron plain and fancy things easier, quicker, better with the Kenmore Ironer, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Instructions with photographs describe how to iron clothing and household items. There is a separate "Parts list for Kenmore Ironer Models 110.513640, 110.513650."

Date: 1951

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.079

Envelopes

Two copies of envelopes, providing the addresses for Kipper and clients.

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326359

Ref. Code: PC070.19

Thomas Moser, summer newsletter, Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 72 Wright's Landing, P.O. Box 1237, Auburn, Maine

The newsletter features the Edo Collection and spaces using Moser furniture such as a wine tasting room and a boat galley.

Date: 2002

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326391

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.120

Think terracotta, Ibstock Hathernware, Station Works, Rempstone Road, Normanton on Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Terracotta in building and restoration work is described in the brochure. There is a letter to an unidentified potential client dated January 5, 1995 and a pass to Restoration 95 in Boston, February 26-28, 1995.

Date: 1995

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326392

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.022

Van Dyke's Restorers, Van Dyke's Supply Co., Inc., 39771 SD Hwy. 34 E., P.O. Box 278, Woonsocket, South Dakota

All types of hardware from doors and windows to kitchens and baths are described in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.020

Lawrence Leathers, 1957 calendar, A.C. Lawrence Leather Co., a division of Swift & Company, Inc., Peabody, Mass.

The calendar photo images have interiors and exteriors of historic buildings and outdoor scenes. Text on the cover reads "Historical New England." Text on the back cover reads "Up-and-up calendar, designed and manufactured by A. Pomerantz & Co., Philadelphia, Pa."

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326414

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.072

Jessitt-Gold Interiors, Corona, California

Window treatments, fabrics and hardware are described in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326416

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.013

"Cape Cod Magazine, 1918"

Cape Cod magazine, Vol. IV, No. 1 with a picture of a monument on the front cover.

Date: 1918-05-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324120

Ref. Code: MS028.05.017.003

Cape Cod: The Perfect Summer Vacationland

Be cool on sea-cooled Cape Cod, the perfect summer vacationland, includign pictures and illustrations of tourist destinations and things to do.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324121

Ref. Code: MS028.05.017.004

"Ship Canal Across Cape Cod"

"Ship Canal Across Cape Cod" by Livingston Wright was published in "The Technical World Magazine," date unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324122

Ref. Code: MS028.05.017.005

"Cape Cod Magazine, 1925"

The December 1925 issue of Cape Cod Magazine featuring an illustration of the Provincetown Pilgrim's monument.

Date: 1925-12-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324123

Ref. Code: MS028.05.017.006

Hurricane Number, 1939 (2)

Hurricane Number magazine, from 1939, by "The Collecting Net."

Date: 1939-03-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324124

Ref. Code: MS028.05.018.009

"Telephone Topics, 1938"

"Telephone Topics" magazine, volume 32, number 6; featuring two men working with cables on the cover.

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324125

Ref. Code: MS028.05.018.010

"Hurricane Pictures, 1938"

A book depicting 1938 hurricane damage with a brief history and over four hundred views of the destruction in New Bedford and Vicinity.

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324126

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.008

"Hurricane Pictures of Greater Fall River, 1938"

A pictorial publication by the Fall River Herald News of the devatation of the September 21, 1938 hurricane.

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324129

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.009

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