Historic New England

Billhead for Tyer Rubber Company, manufacturers of Tyrian Bulb and Fountain Syringes, Andover, Mass. and 50 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 11, 1894

The Company manufactures atomizers, nursing bottles and tubing. The office and factory is located in Andover, Massachusetts. The sample room is on Bromfield Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1894-06-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.007

Wood engraving, block printing, Seaver-Howland Press, 409 D Street, near Summer, Boston, Mass.

The use of wood engraving and block printing in commercial design is promoted.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266528

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.025

Billhead for the Stoughton Rubber Company, 232 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 26, 1904

The factories are located in Stoughton, Massachusetts. The top of the billhead reads "New England headquarters of The New York Belting and Packing Company, Limited."

Date: 1904-04-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.008

Letterhead for The Elastic Tip Co., patentees and manufacturers of elastic and noiseless chair tips and buffers, 157 Washington Street, corner Cornhill, Boston, Mass., dated February 3, 1885

The Company manufactures rubber handles for all uses.

Date: 1885-02-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.009

Waiting room for salesmen in the buyer's office, does your printed material conform to its rules and regulations? S.D. Warren Company, 89 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.

Printed catalogs should conform to a standard filing cabinet size. An insert in the brochure lists "Warren Papers carried in Stock at Mill"and has "A Guide to the Selection of Warren's Standard Printing Papers."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266530

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.026

Advertisement for the Boston Belting Co., rubber goods for mechanical uses, 256 and 260 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. and 100 Chambers Street, New York, New York, undated

The business was established in 1828.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266533

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.010

This paper is Ticonderoga Special Cover, Ticonderoga Pulp & Paper Company, Ticonderoga, New York

The history of Fort Ticonderoga and the Ticonderoga Pulp & Paper Company is described inside the item. The cover image caption reads "Capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen May 10, 1775."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266537

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.027

Receipt for the American Rubber Co., Boston, Mass., dated July 15, 1886

The Company factory is shown in the image.

Date: 1886-07-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.011

Receipt for the American Rubber Co., Boston, Mass., dated August 2, 1889

The Company factory is shown in the image.

Date: 1889-08-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.012

Postal rates for the ten Warren's standard sales units, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The enclosed booklet is intended to replace an earlier one on postal rates as they apply to "Warren's standard sales units." A brochure explains the advantages of using the portfolio when preparing direct advertising pieces. The two items are in an envelope addressed to the Society for the Preserva...

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266540

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.028

Letterhead for the Canfield Rubber Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut, October 1, 1885

The item describes the terms of the needlepoint exhibition, sponsored by the business, which will be held in New York City in the fall of 1886. The Company manufactures the Canfield Seamless Dress Shields.

Date: 1885-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.013

Billhead for S.M. Spencer, stencil and rubber stamp works, 112 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 2, 1886

The business premises are seen in the billhead image.

Date: 1886-11-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266543

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.014

Letterhead for The Elastic Tip Co, patentees and manufacturers of elastic and noiseless chair tips and buffers, 157 Washington Street, corner Cornhill, Boston, Mass., dated March 10, 1885

The business manufactures soft rubber castors and rubber bicycle handles.

Date: 1885-03-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266545

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.015

Price list for The Union India Rubber Company, New York, August 1861

The listed items are manufactured under Charles Goodyear patents.

Date: 1861-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266547

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.01.016

Trade card for the United States Car Spring Company, manufacturers of India rubber rail-road car springs, No. 25 Cliff Street, New York, New York, undated

Measurements are given for springs manufactured under the Fuller and Goodyear patents.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266548

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.001

Trade card for the Cambridge Rubber Company, CAMCO radio show, Boston, New York, Chicago, undated

The Company manufactures the Cap'n Kidd Raynboots. Radio stations which carry the CAMCO Cap'n Kidd and his Buccaneers radio show are listed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266549

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.002

Billhead for C.S. Knowles, Dr., New England Agent Star Rubber Company, P.O. Box 2117, No. 7 Arch Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

Knowles is located on Arch Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266550

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.003

Trade card for the Eastern Agency, Cleveland Rubber Co., Chas. T. Wood & Co., agents, 67 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Cleveland Rubber Company manufactures rubber clothing and druggists sundries.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266551

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.004

Calendar for The Maynard Rubber Corporation, rubber, 139 Bridge Street, Springfield, Mass., 1909

The image caption reads "28. Good Sport. Copy't 1907, R.D. Reynolds. O. Co. N.Y."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266552

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.005

Catalog for C.J. Bailey & Co., rubber goods, No. 22 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The inside of the front cover has an index of all the items carried by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266553

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.006

Mailability of an envelope keeps down its cost, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The inside of the brochure has a sample envelope of one of ten sizes of Warren's Booklet Envelopes. There is a card inside the envelope to request a copy of the Warren Standard Number 5.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266554

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.029

Business, what is it? Taylor-Logan Co., papermakers, Holyoke, Mass.

The brochure promotes Public Service Bond paper to potential customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266555

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.030

Charles Colby has stopped eating pie for lunch, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The pamphlet makes the point that having strong selling appeal is the key to reaching consumers. Warren's Standard Printing Papers are promoted in the text.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266556

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.031

First post office, Crane & Co., Dalton, Mass.

A brief history of the post office and mail delivery in relation to the development of Crane papers. The item verso has a list of companies that distribute Crane's Business Papers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266557

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.032

Nails that stay put, Tremont Brand Hardened Steel Cut Nails, Tremont Nail Company, Wareham, Mass.

Nail types, sizes and prices are described in the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266563

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.001

Economy in the selection of cut nails, Tremont Nail Company, Boston, Mass.

The process of nail manufacture is described in the circular. Horace P. Tobey is the agent located at No. 17 Oliver Street, Boston. The last page lists nails "Culled by Coyne's Patent Process."

Date: 1877-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266564

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.002

D.B. Gurney, manufacturer of cement coated, patented, plain and barbed wire nails of every description, Whitman, Mass.

Gurney describes his nails for customers.

Date: 1889-07-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266565

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.003

Catalogue of tools and equipment for educational manual training, number 12, Chandler & Barber, 122 to 126 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

Chandler & Barber supplied vocational schools and the Sloyd Training School with workbenches, equipment and tools. The cover title reads "Manual training, tools and supplies, vocational outfits."

Date: 1916-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266566

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.004

A.J. Wilkinson & Co., wood carvers' tools, hardware, machinists' and manufacturers' tools and supplies, 180-184-188 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The tools are listed and described for potential customers.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266567

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.005

Steel spindle hand screws, strong, durable, satisfactory, The Cincinnati Tool Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

The five hand screws on the front page were manufactured by The Cincinnati Tool Company. The two clamps on the page verso were designed by John M. Hargrave who worked for the Company. The screws are available from Chas. Cordts & Co., Inc., 106 East 19th Street, New York City.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266569

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.006

Distinctive furniture hardware, 4th edition, Brickman's Inc., 4-6 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass.

Period and modern cabinet knobs, fireplace components, casters and door knockers are described in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266571

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.001

Price list, Brickman's Inc., 4-6 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass.

The price list is for the Brickman catalog on GUSN 266571.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266572

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.002

Vaughan hardware, catalog no. 26, W.C. Vaughan Co., 32-36 Pitts Street, Boston, Mass.

Hardware for sale by the business includes handles, knobs, hinges, latches and locks. The printed address on the front cover is 1 Haymarket Square, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266586

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.003

Plans of vestibule and entrance halls, January

1 sheet of plans : ink on linen

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266574

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.023

Elevation of Hall Toward Fire Place, December 26, 1905

Includes insets of the fireplace, panel mouldings, architrave and cornice.

Date: 1905-12-26

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266575

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.024

Elevation of Hall Toward Stair Case, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266576

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.026

Elevation of Hall Toward Dining Room, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266577

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.027

Reception Room Toward Fireplace, Dec. 22, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-22

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266578

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.028

Elevation of Reception Room Toward Windows, Dec. 22, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-22

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266579

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.029

Reception Room Toward Den, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266580

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.030

Elevation of Reception Room Toward Hall, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266581

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.031

1/2 Plan of Reception Room Ceiling, Jan. 19, 1906

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266582

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.032

Den towards Mantel, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266583

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.033

Elevation of Hall Toward Reception Room, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 266584

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.025

Illustrated list of cabinet hardware, reproduction of the antique, imported by Charles Cordts & Company, Inc., hardware specialists, 106 East 19th Street, New York City, New York

The business creates antique reproductions of handles, hinges, doorknobs and knockers. The back cover is missisng.

Date: 1920s, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266587

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.004

Catalogue R of antique furniture trimmings, cabinet hardware and upholstry goods, John Duer & Sons, Inc., 36-38 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland

The business carries door handles, knobs, toilet screws, escutcheons, casters, knockers and clock ornaments.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266591

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.005

Cabinet hardware and period accessories, authentic reproductions, Period Furniture Hardware Co., Inc., 123 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture hardware such as handles, hinges, turns, door knockers and escutcheons are described in the catalog. A price list with the title "Classic cabinet hardware" is included as well.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266594

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.006