Historic New England

"Cape Cod Handbook 1931"

An orange Cape Cod handbook dating from 1931 with and illustration of a windmill on the front cover.

Date: 1931

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323748

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.023

"Quaint Cape Cod & It's Summer Delights"

An undated booklet published by the Passenger Department of the the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad about Cape Cod and its environs.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323749

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.024

"Manual of Summer Resorts in the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Eastern District, 1900"

A pink covered manual containing lists of hotels and general tourist information for summer resorts, including those at Cape Cod, Mass.

Date: 1900

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323750

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.025

"What's What on Cape Cod, July 1938"

A booklet with red lettering on the cover advertising what to see, where to go, and what to do on Cape Cod in July of 1938,

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323751

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.026

"Cape Cod The Charm of the Early Ameican Retained in Cape Cod Resorts Today" (booklet and map)

A booklet including "Cape Cod A Plain Tale of the Luxury of the Old Colony Country" including history and sketches of Cape Cod towns.

Date: 1927

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323753

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.027

"1935 Summer Resorts in Southern New England"

A booklet advertisting summer resorts, things to do, and hotels and boarding cottages along the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323754

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.028

"Cape Cod The Perfect Summer Leisure Land"

An undated booklet with a blue and black cover featuring a windmill, things to do, and history of Cape Cod,

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323755

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.029

"Bournehurst Cape Cod Guide and Theatre Program"

A booklet and guide for the week of July 24, 1922 including things to do and "The Costume Movie Ball".

Date: 1922

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323757

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.030

"What's Fun on Cape Cod"

A booklet advertising things to do and see on Cape Cod during the week of July 29-August 5, 1939.

Date: 1939

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323759

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.031

"Cape Cod"

A booklet with illustrations, maps, advertisements, and listings of hotels and cottages on Cape Cod,

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323760

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.032

"The Cape Cod Canal"

An illustrated story of the Cape Cod Canal; note cover is missing and title page is loose.

Date: 1911

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323761

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.033

"Cape Cod: A Plain Tale of the Lure of the Old Colony Country"

A booklet including "Cape Cod A Plain Tale of the Luxury of the Old Colony Country" including history and sketches of Cape Cod towns.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323762

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.034

"Come to Cape Cod - The Land of the Early American"

A pictoral booklet featuring sights of interest throughout Cape Cod.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323763

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.035

Box, Anderson-Little, Fall River, Mass.

The name "Anderson-Little" is in green letters on the box cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323770

Ref. Code: EP002.02.071

Illustrated catalogue of cutlery and electro-plated ware, manufactured by the John Russell Cutlery Company, Green River Works, Turners Falls, Mass.

The cutlery is shown in detailed illustrations with dimensions. There are images of the factories and offices.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323787

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.001.003

Associated tours season of 1916, promoted by the Automobile Club of America in co-operation with the hotels, Automobile Club of America, 54th Street, west of Broadway, New York, New York

A list of hotels is provided that are on the tours. Tours in New England, New Jersey, New York, New York to Florida and New York to Chicago are described with maps and mileage between points of interest.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323789

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.029

Redwood fences the most natural garden surroundings, California Redwood Association, 617 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

Styles of redwood fences are described with the advantages of using the wood.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323790

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.008

Redwood New England, list no. 8, Robert L. Puffer, Inc., Boston, Mass.

Redwood lumber for residential housing, barn siding, decks and other uses is described with grades and dimensions.

Date: 1969

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323792

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.012

Parisienne, furniture, National Upholstering Company, 4000 Adeline Street, Emeryville, California

The collection is based on French smoking chairs and couches from the 1930s.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323795

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.114

Catalog no. 5, Julius Blum & Co., Inc., 532-540 West 22nd Street, New York, New York

The catalog describes railings, treillage, mouldings, saddles, tubing and shapes and ornaments. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 15."

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323796

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.014

Deck House, series 3, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

Series 3 has floor plans and photographs for Deck Houses of less than 1800 square feet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323798

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.141

Grossman's quality crafted homes, Grossman's Model Village, s.e. Expressway & Union Street, South Braintree, Mass.

The catalog describes model home plans and options for building them.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323799

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.142

Boston Post book of all electric homes, spring 1937, Boston Post, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions, floor plans and articles for prospective home builders to create modern houses that support electric appliances.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323801

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.143

Custom built for where you want to live, Pilgrim Homes of New England, Inc., P.O. Box 3, Danvers, Mass.

The folder has six sheets describing individual house plans. There is one additional sheet with text "All new for '64."

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.144

Swift Homes certified quality for a lifetime of good living, Swift Homes Inc., Chicago Avenue, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

1 trade catalog, 24 pages : color illustrations ; 11 x 13 3/4 inches

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323836

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.145

Gilbilt homes, designs for better living, U.S. route 3, Nashua, New Hampshire

Gilbilt houses for different budget needs are described with drawings, dimensions and floor plans.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323838

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.146

Distinguished living by Assembled Homes, Inc., 40 Holton Street, Winchester, Mass.

Prefabricated houses, duplexes, apartments and motels are described in the catalog.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323843

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.147

Concrete houses & cottages, volume I large houses, published by the Atlas Portland Cement Co., 30 Broad Street, New York, New York

Concrete houses, from around the country, are shown with floor plans and photographs. Text on the back cover reads "The cement bought by the United States Government for the Panama Canal."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.148

Portfolio of interiors, Irving Bowman, Arts & Decoration Book Society, New York, New York

The house interior drawings include kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, dens and offices. There is one drawing of a restaurant interior.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323856

Ref. Code: EP001.15.002

Decorative floors, Armstrong Cork Company, Linoleum Department, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The features and advantages of linoleum flooring are described for customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.017

Fairmont Foundry Company, Inc., manufacturers ornamental castings, catalog 1286, 3125 35th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama

Wrought iron designs for exterior and interior uses are described in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323858

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.006

Chi-Namel, made only by The Ohio Varnish Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The finish can be used on floors, interior woodwork and metal. The product is available from D.W. Mellen & Co., Springfield, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324474

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.023

Martin Senour Glos-Tone Medium Gloss Finish for all interior decoration, 2520 Quarry Street, Chicago, Illinois

The paint can be used on wood, plaster, metal, cement, canvas and wallboard. It is marketed for homes, hospitals, offices, schools, hotels and clubs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.024

Martin Senour Neu-tone Flat Wall Oil Paint, 2520 Quarry Street, Chicago, Illinois

The paint has been used in homes, churches, hotels, schools, hospitals and offices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.025

Color companion for architects, builders and painters, Lucas Tinted Gloss paint, John Lucas & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Each color sample lists parts of the building exteriors the paint is appropriate for and the corresponding paint numbers.

Date: 1910-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324477

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.113

Circular, Charles Richardson & Co., manufacturers and dealers in paints, oils, varnishes and painters' supplies, 85 & 89 Oliver Street, corner High, Boston, Mass.

The brands and types of paint sold by Richardson are listed in the circular. Awards won by the vendors are also included. Richardson carries paint from F.W. Gerdes & Brother, Pittsburgh, who won a medal from the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Exhibition in 1881.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324479

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.027

Cherry Meadow Gardens 1933, Olive Belches, Framingham Center, Mass.

The business performs garden consulting, creation and grows annual and perennial flower plants.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324483

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.024

Catalogue of Green's Nursery Co., spring 1896, Rochester, New York

The catalog has a price list and order form for customers.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324485

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.025

Primo Art Garden Furniture, catalog 28, Primo Art Studios, 891 No. Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Urns, statues, benches and other pieces are cast in stone. There is a price list and order form attached to the inside of the back cover. A separate general letter to customers is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324487

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.014

Trade card for Hinds' Radical Corn Remover, prepared only by A.S. Hinds, pharmacist, Portland, Maine

A pig carries an uprooted corn stalk in the card illustration. The product removes hard or soft corns, bunions, calluses, warts and moles.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324494

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.045

Trade card, grown with Williams, Clark & Co.'s high grade bone fertilizers, New York, New York

Boy and girl sheaves of wheat illustrate the product.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.012

American Seal Ready Mixed Paints for inside or outside use, manufactured by Troy Paint and Color Works, Troy, New York

Tips for selecting and applying the paint are provided. The seal on the verso has the name "William Connor." An "Uncle Sam" figure carries a paint pail in the cover image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324499

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.117

Modene Custombilt House Paint, Modene Paint Service, Frank Bownes Company, Chelsea, Mass.

The advantages of using the paint are described with directions for application.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324501

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.098

Tintz the velvet gloss for walls and woodwork, Modene Paint Service, Frank Bownes Company, Chelsea, Mass.

Suggestions for applying the paint to different surfaces are provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324502

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.099

Treatise on paints, such as are used in the preservation and embellishment of houses, and more especially their interior walls and wooden work : together with a full discussion of the colours & ingredients which assure the permanence of those things to be painted, while pleasing the perception of discriminating persons, and introduced by a philosophical consideration of the nature of colour and its effect upon the mind of man, distributed by Williamsburg Craftsmen, Inc. at their Craft House off Francis Street, in the yard of the Williamsburg Inn, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Background on the development of paints used in Colonial Williamsburg buildings is provided with a list of department stores which carry the approved paints. Jordan Marsh is the distributor in Boston.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.026

Brochure, Willowbrook Tavern at New Ipswich, New Hampshire

The tavern has guest accomodations and is convenient to the Fitchburg Railway station. A map on the verso has the location. A loose card states the facility is open from May 28, 1938.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.016

Brochure, Sawyer Tavern, Keene, New Hampshire

The tavern offers golf privileges as well as food and accomodations. Text inside the brochure reads "The latch string is always out."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.017

Brochure, Sawyer Tavern, Keene, New Hampshire

The tavern offers golf privileges as well as dinners and accomodations. Travelers are told to look for the stagecoach in the yard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.018

Letterhead, Stoneleigh Manor, Rye Beach, New Hampshire

The letterhead and a small folded card describe the Stoneleigh Manor property for potential guests.

Date: 1925-06-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.019

Manuscripts

This subseries consists of materials relating to some of the books written by Royal Barry Wills or Royal Barry Wills Associates. Materials include typed manuscripts and drafts, handwritten drafts, illustrations, sketches, correspondence, mock-ups, and camera-ready mechanicals. The publications in...

Date: 1940-1993, undated

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

GUSN: 325614

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01

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