Historic New England

Full Size Details of Wardrobe in Third Story Hall, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Com'w'lth Ave., Jan. 10, 1917

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-10

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

GUSN: 269791

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.109

Full Size Details for Wardrobe in Guest Room 3rd Floor & Children's Room 3rd Floor, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269792

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.110

Locker in Coat Closet, First Floor, House of J.S. Ames, Esq., 3 Comwlth Ave., undated

Drawing is crossed out.

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

GUSN: 269793

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.111

Detail of Kitchenette, House of Mr. J.S. Ames, #3 Comonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Sept. 1st, 1916

Shows elevations A and B and also a plan.

Date: 1916-09-01

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

GUSN: 269794

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.112

Butler's Pantry, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes "Elevation toward Party wall" and "F.S.D. of Plate Warmer Doors." The latter is crossed out.

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

GUSN: 269795

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.113

Butlers Pantry, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. J.S. Ames, #3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269796

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.114

Half Inch Scale Detail of Cupboards, Dressers and Wardrobe in Basement, House of John S. Ames Esq., #3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269797

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.115

Trade card for Shepard Norwell & Co., stationer, Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card has images of Italian stamps with the caption "Poste Italiane."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269800

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.010

House of the Week's selection of 24 popular ranch homes, Associated Press, New York, New York

The cover text reads "Designed by outstanding small home architects."

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269802

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.019

Advertisement for Thomas Groom, stationer, blank-book manufacturer and importer of English and French stationery, No. 82 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1849

The advertisement is from the "Alm 1849."

Date: 1849

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269801

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.011

Advertisement for Brown, Taggard & Chase, book and stationery jobbers, Nos. 25 and 29 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., 1859

The advertisement is from the "Alm 1859." The business is the successor to Wm. J. Reynolds & Company.

Date: 1859

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269805

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.012

Low-cost suburban homes: designs and pictures of suburban houses that have been built at costs ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, House & Garden, John C. Winston Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brief descriptions accompany the 90 house plans and each house has one or more photographs taken after it was built. Text on front cover reads, "90 plans and photographs of finished houses."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269803

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.020

Group of little homes, McCall's magazine, New York, New York

Plans for 12 small homes, designed by a variety of architects, are shown in the publication. The homes range in price from $6,000 to $12,000. Each home is photographed with floor plans and accompanied by textual description.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269808

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.021

Advertising fragment for Superfine Eagle Henry VIII, Merry Andrew & Highlander Cards, made and sold by Jazaniah Ford, Milton, Mass., undated

A portion of one of the playing card images can be seen in the fragment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269810

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.013

Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, 47th annual ed., catalog no. 58, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Michigan

The catalog has photographs or sketches with accompanying text, floor plans and a price list..

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.022

Presto-Up Cottages, Harris Brothers Company, Chicago, Illinois

The patented bolt-together cottages and garages are described with illustrations, floor plans, material specifications and construction details. Price lists for cottages, churches, community buildings, school houses and stores are included.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269812

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.023

Post protector for Stevens's New Silk Edged Perfumed Cards, Coventry and London, England, undated

Text at the bottom of the item reads "This fringe is registered and the post protector entered at Stationers' Hall."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269813

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.014

Calendar fragment for Hall. L. Davis, manufacturer and dealer in paged blank books, importer of stationery and paper hangings, Exchange Street, Portland, Maine, 1882

Davis manufactures account books and deals in school, classical and law books. The business was established in 1825.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269814

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.015

Hodgson houses and outdoor equipment for your country home, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The catalog has cottages, cabanas, garages, play houses, garden buildings, poultry houses, kennels and bird houses available from the E. F. Hodgson Company of Boston and New York. Each building is accompanied with a photograph, description, floor plan and prices.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269818

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.024

Christmas greetings, Louie's, stationer and engraver, 547 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, undated

The holiday envelope is decorated with Christmas trees.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269816

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.02.01.016

Hodgson houses and camps, indoor and outdoor equipment, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The catalog has houses and outdoor buildings such as play houses, bird houses, animal housing and greenhouses available from E.F. Hodgson. Prices are given with descriptions, photographs and floor plans.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269821

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.025

Advertisement for Britannia Ware, Daniel Boyd, No. 78 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

Boyd's tableware is available at wholesale and retail prices.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.001

"Cupboard in Maids Room", Second Floor, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Com'wlth Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and ink on trace

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

GUSN: 269822

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.116

"1/2" Scale Details of Servants Wardrobes, Broom Closets, Etc.", House of J.S. Ames, Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

Many of the drawings on this sheet are crossed out, with multiple notes saying "See other sheets."

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

GUSN: 269823

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.117

Broom & Pail Closet in Attic, House of J.S. Ames, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269824

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.118

1/2" Scale & Full Size Details for Wardrobes in Attic, House of J.S. Ames Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269825

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.119

F.S.D. of Cupboards and Dressers in Basement, House of John S. Ames Esq., 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil and yellow pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 269826

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.120

Man unpacking tableware items, location unknown, ca. 1829

The pitcher sits on top of a stand labeled "Glass." The image caption reads "South end long room."

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.002

Hodgson houses, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The catalog has photographs of cottages with floor plans and price lists. The photographs show home exteriors, interiors and furnishings. Hodgson also does play houses and garages.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269830

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.026

Premium coupon for chinaware, location unknown, undated

The coupon has $1.00 printed on the left side. The text reads "Premium coupon redeemable in chinaware at our store."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.003

Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, china and glassware, 501 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Zinn has connecting stores between Temple Place and West Street. The card verso text reads "First class goods from all parts of the world at retail."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.004

Walpole small buildings, Walpole Woodworkers, Walpole, Mass.

The small sheds and buildings offered by Walpole Woodworkers are shown with photographs and floor plans. There is a separate price list and a small brochure on cedar lawn furniture.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.027

Trade cards for Geo. W. Fuller, crockery, china, glass ware and house furnishing goods, 275 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Text on the card verso reads "Bargains in tea and dinner sets."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.005

Business card for Robt. N. Bolton, Norcross, Mellen & Co., crockery, china and glass ware, 16, 18 & 20 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Bolton is a sales representative with the Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.006

Kenyon take down houses, catalogue no. 51, R.L. Kenyon Co., Waukesha, Wisconsin

The catalog describes various models of portable bungalows with photographs, descriptions and floor plans. There is also a catalog of Kenyon camp furniture and a price list.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269835

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.028

Trade card for M.B. Paige Co., manufacturers and wholesalers, crockery and glass ware, sewer pipe, 102 Central Street, Peabody, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1736.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.007

Trade card for William E. Cash, china, glass and crockery ware, No. 262 Washington Street, corner of Avon Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Cash is an importer, wholesale and retail dealer in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.008

Advertisement for E.B. McLaughlin, crockery, china & glass ware, 4 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

A large pitcher is the image for the business advertisement.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269841

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.009

Advertisement for E.H. McLaughlin, china, glass, earthen ware, No. 24 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., April 1, 1841

McLaughlin has a house furnishings store on Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts. A female figure made out of tableware illustrates the products.

Date: 1841-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269842

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.010

Hodgson's in and outdoor equipment for your suburban or country home, E.F. Hodgson Co., Boston and New York

The products described include garden fences and trellises, arbors, garden houses, playhouses, camp houses, cabanas and indoor furnishings such as desks, chests, water heaters and bathroom fixtures. The item cover title reads: Equipment for your suburban and country home.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269844

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.029