Historic New England

Be it ever so humble, National Kellastone Company, Chicago, Ill., undated

Brochure advertising Kellastone stucco. Portions of the brochure showcase the changes to a house after utilizing Kellastone stucco over other materials. Published by the National Kellastone Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360777

Ref. Code: EP005.592

For your garage at home, Lupton Steel Windows, 2631 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich., undated

Brochure advertising Lupton Steel Windows, in which the company showcases how the window was utilized in different garages. The company emphasizes security, ease of installation, and aesthetic.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360779

Ref. Code: EP005.593

New rooms within old walls, Beaver Board Company, Buffalo, N.Y., 1918

Brochure advertising the Beaver Boards Company. When unfolded, the brochure showcases the numerous uses and improvements the beaver boards provide, including before-and-after cross sections of a house using the boards and a house that doesn't use the boards.

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360781

Ref. Code: EP005.594

Practical one and two car garages that will save you money, Morgan Company, Oshkosh, Wis., undated

Trade catalog showcasing wooden Morgan products used as building materials for garages. On the back of the pamphlet pages are design listings for garages, with each listing including an illustration, a floor plan, and specifications for different structural elements of the garage.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360782

Ref. Code: EP005.595

This is the house that Sloane built, W. & J. Sloane, 575 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., undated

Plan book for a single house design. The plan book takes the reader through one room at a time, usually with a photographic print of the interior, a description of what makes the layout unique, and a price list for all the furniture decorations.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360783

Ref. Code: EP005.596

Wakefield garages, Wakefield Garage Mfg. Co., Inc., Wakefield, Mass., circa 1924

Plan book for garage designs. Each design showcases foundation plans, photographic prints of the completed design, and some articles describing the construction process.

Date: circa 1924, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360785

Ref. Code: EP005.597

The small home of tomorrow, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1945

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360788

Ref. Code: EP005.598

The small home of tomorrow, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1945

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360789

Ref. Code: EP005.599

New homes for today, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1946

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360790

Ref. Code: EP005.600

For home lovers, National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C., 1929

Plan book of house designs published by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360791

Ref. Code: EP005.601

Pacific's book of homes: a notable exhibition of California architecture, catalog no. 25, Pacific Ready-Cut Homes, Inc., 1330 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif., 1925

Plan book of house designs published by Pacific Ready-Cut Homes, Inc. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360793

Ref. Code: EP005.602

Popular Mechanics' famous concrete block house, by James R. Ward, Popular Mechanics Press, 200 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Ill., 1949

Plan book laid out as a narrative, describing the process and benefits of using concrete to build a modern home. Throughout are photographs detailing the process, floor plans and illustrations of the design's evolution, and descriptions of the benefits of concrete.

Date: 1949

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360794

Ref. Code: EP005.603

Plans for concrete houses, 3rd ed., Portland Cement Association, 1925

Plan book for concrete house designs published by the Portland Cement Association. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360795

Ref. Code: EP005.604

A portfolio of American home designs, Home Designers Guild, Inc., 260 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book of house designs published by the Home Designers Guild, Inc. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360797

Ref. Code: EP005.605

Architectural designs, The Frank Meline Company, Los Angeles, Calif., undated

Plan book of architectural designs published by The Frank Meline Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, different elevation views, and the name of the architect at the bottom of the page.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360799

Ref. Code: EP005.606

The home you longed for, by Robert Seyfarth, Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau, Little Rock, Ark., 1918

The trade catalog is laid out as a narrative, describing all the options for designing a home using the advertising company's products. Different structural elements are highlighted throughout. Written by architect Robert Seyfarth. Published by the Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau.

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360800

Ref. Code: EP005.607

Homes of comfort, series 100, Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., Dubuque, Iowa, undated

Plan book of house designs published by Carr, Ryder & Adams Co. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360802

Ref. Code: EP005.608

Trade card, Martin-Senour Co., sole makers, Chicago, Ill., undated

Trade card for paint distributed by the Martin-Senour Company. The front of the card shows an illustration of a house using the paint hues put out by the company. The paint color codes are listed on the side. The other side of the card details why buying the company's paint is better for one's house...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360803

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.045

Billhead for H. M. Sanders & Co., hardware, paints, and oils, 27 Eliot St., Boston, Mass., circa 1900

Billhead for H.M. Sanders & Company, a hardware distributor. The billhead is addressed to Mr. J. H. G. Robinson of Braintree, enclosing a statement and requesting a check so that the company can balance their books.

Date: circa 1900, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360804

Ref. Code: EP001.01.060.01.01.065

Billhead, Augustus Hardy, wholesale and retail dealer in doors, sashes, blinds, glazed windows, painted blinds, nos. 3 & 4 Charlestown St., Boston, Mass., 1865

Billhead for Augustus Hardy, addressed to a customer for 1 glaze window service.

Date: 1865

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360806

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.012

Billhead for H. W. Miller, Welch & Griffiths, Boston, Mass., 1858

Billhead from Welch & Griffiths for a customer, informing them of a piece of equipment that is now in stock,

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360807

Ref. Code: EP001.01.039.03.01.004

Jap-A-Lac sample pamphlet, The Glidden Varnish Company, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

This sample book contains harmful imagery and language including stereotypical depictions of Japanese culture and people and the name of the varnish being an historically derogatory term for people of Japanese descent. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain har...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.023

Duco linoleum finish, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Del., undated

Sample book contains samples of varnish produced and distributed by the company. Tt also lists uses for the varnish, primarily on wood surfaces/furniture and cars.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360810

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.024

Strand all steel galvannealed garage doors, Detroit Steel Products Co., 2250 E. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Mich., undated

Pamphlet detailing the benefits of galvanizing and annealing steel doors. The pamphlet also showcases different garage door designs and why consumers should consider buying the product.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 360811

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.012

Dress

Pink/cream wool crepe; scoop neckline w/ self tie at back; 3/4 length sleeves; 2 pearl buttons w/ self-braid at collar. Loose front w/ ties at back waist; long skirt w/ asymmetrical panel & kick pleat; snap closure at left side of waist.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12872

Accession Number: 1990.32

Dress

Yellow and orange; scooped neckline; sleeveless; green piping at waist and along bottom skirt. Bodice and skirt lined with yellow cotton plastic zipper with metal zipper head and pull (invisible zipper) at center back from neck to mid-skirt. Dress knee length; single hook and eye at back neck; lin...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 12873

Accession Number: 1990.33

Day Dress

Blue, gray & red plaid cotton (madras); shirtwaist dress; collar & shirt sleeves turned back; button center front w/ blue plastic buttons. 2 Pockets; placket front resembles shirt; loops for belt (no belt?) slim cut.

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 12874

Accession Number: 1990.34

Skirt

White cotton jersey; knee length; A-line (flared); elastic waist; red embroidered "Greek Key" square.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 12875

Accession Number: 1990.35

Dress

A=Blouse; B=Skirt. Pale blue & cream cotton plain weave. A=Blouse - wide, pointed collar; short sleeves; darts; bands of cream cotton drawn work at collar & center front. 4 pearl (plastic) shank buttons. B=Skirt - matching; just below knee length; box pleats all around; self-waistband w/ hook & ey...

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, hand weaving, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 12876

Accession Number: 1990.43AB

Sweater Dress

Purple knitted dress; cowl-neck turtleneck; long sleeves with knitted cuffs and hem.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), nylon, angora wool

GUSN: 12877

Accession Number: 1990.44

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket; C=Belt. A=Dress - black/red; long empire waist; black sequined V-neck & shoulder straps; unlined. B=Jacket - tomato red w/ black sequins; black lining; long sleeves; no closure. C=Belt - matches dress fabric.

Date: ca. 1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12878

Accession Number: 1990.46A-C

Evening Dress

Two piece evening dress with bodice [A] and skirt [B] of a pale yellow silk woven with a pattern of circles/dots resembling a honeycomb pattern. Bodice [A] has tucks across front with a band of rhinestones at waist; Lace at sleeves and neckline; Boned; Yellow cotton lining. Matching Skirt [B] has l...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12879

Accession Number: 1990.298AB

Gown Ensemble

.1A=Bodice; .1B=Skirt; .1C=Petticoat; .1D=Bow; .1E=Bustle Petticoat; .1F=Bustle Petticoat; .1G=Textile fragment. Bodice (A) is wine satin; collar and lapels of wine velvet with multicolor floral pattern woven in cut and uncut velvet. Same velvet trimming cuffs; white net pleated ruffle inside col...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12880

Accession Number: 1990.508.1A-G

Stocking

Stockings (.2A&B) are knitted wine silk w/ multicolor floral embroidery on foot (like velvet).

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, knitting (process)

GUSN: 12881

Accession Number: 1990.508.2AB

BOX

.2C=Box; .2D=Box Lid. Box is covered w/ light green moire paper w/ gilt around edges of lid; attached paper lining.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, moiré, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12882

Accession Number: 1990.508.2CD

Women's Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Petticoat; C=Stole. Dress (A) - Light blue; full length; wide shoulder straps; tucks at front neckline with self bow; stays; side zipper; self sash at back; full lining Petticoat (B) - white rayon petticoat with snap grosgrain waist; tucks; stiffened with tulle. Stole (C) same fabric...

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, rayon

GUSN: 12883

Accession Number: 1990.578A-C

Dress

Black chiffon ground with alternating panels of multicolor printed floral and black cut velvet floral; V-neck with inset of white lace overlaid with sheer black silk. Panel of dark green velvet from right shoulder to waist (missing at left); pleated black chiffon waistband; short sleeves with cuff ...

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12884

Accession Number: 1990.1413

Ensemble

A=Dress; B=Jacket. Dress (A) full length mauve dress w/ gray lace overdress which has panels at sides extending to hem at back; 3/4 length sleeves. Shirred bust; mauve polyester satin underdress; overdress of lace is cut away at front; gray nylon at V-neck & cuffs; mauve satin bow at waistback. F...

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12885

Accession Number: 1991.84AB

Evening Jacket

Gray-green silk satin jacket; self-ruching around neck, center front opening, hem & on sleeves around elbow. Bell-shaped sleeves are open on outside seam & fold over to reveal green taffeta lining; no closure; open front.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12886

Accession Number: 1991.85

DRESS

A=Dress; B=Sash. Dress (A) white cotton mull; broad neckline w/ lace band; same lace band inserted across bust & sleeves. Elbow length sleeves w/ lace band at elbow & double ruffle (engageantes) edged w/ lace; plain waistband; skirt has several bands of horizontal lace (same as bodice); train; dus...

Date: 1901-1904

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 12887

Accession Number: 1991.88AB

Pair of Cycling Knickers

Brown heather wool; fall front with one button at each side; elastic at knees (with safety pin holding elastic together); seat reinforced with white cotton with blue pinstripe; gathered and pinned at center back with safety pin, one button hole in center front waist.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 12888

Accession Number: 1969.6713

Parasol

Pale blue and beige changeable silk taffeta, plain dark brown bamboo handle, straight with round lapis knob and brass rings; brass tip, brass hardware; spokes covered with silk; closure and silk covered ring attached to cord outside slides down over parasol.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lapis lazuli (rock), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12889

Accession Number: 1969.6199

Dress

Plum silk; drawstring neckline; skirt front gathered on self-tie in a drop-front style; bodice lined with linen; hem lined with polished cotton. Inset under armhole for length of sleeve; self-cuffs; possibly shortened; fullness at back between shoulders. Possible maternity garment. Dress altered, v...

Date: 1797-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12890

Accession Number: 1991.91

Parasol

Grey silk taffeta chine, with pink, green, blue, lavender floral bunches with floral sprigs and five narrow horizontal tucks; brown bamboo handle withwhite porcelaine "T" shaped handle from Dresden; porcelaine handle is hand painted with polychrome floral bouquets, overglaze, gilt, spokes are covere...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), porcelain, bamboo (material), chiné technique

GUSN: 12891

Accession Number: 1969.6213

Slip

White cotton; bias bodice; scoop neck; sleeveless body gathered at back; hook & eye at neck & waist; piped neck & armscye.

Date: 1820-1828

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 12892

Accession Number: 1991.93

Dress

Dress made from bleached cotton mull embroidered with metallic thread and spangled with sequins in paisley and leaf motif, with Greek key and floral bunches at hem. Drawstring neckline; high waist; long fitted sleeves with Greek key motif, fullness at back from gathered side panels set into waist. ...

Date: 1794-1797

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 12893

Accession Number: 1991.95

Umbrella Frame

Bamboo handle, with round knob carved with circles; sharply pointed brass tip; no fabric - only metal hardware spokes, stitched in place with cotton.

Date: 1885-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 12894

Accession Number: 1969.6205

Dress

White embroidered all-over pattern of small buds; drawstring neckline; empire waist with darts; fullness gathered at back between shoulders; piping at seams; long sleeves with drawstring at wrist.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 12895

Accession Number: 1991.96

Parasol

Blue/grey silk with attached pleated trim (a slightly darker tone); two-toned wooden handle tapered, round, with plain brass ring and another with oak leaf and acorn garland; brass tip and points; closure - self-top with brass eye - hooks onto brass nail.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stitching, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12897

Accession Number: 1969.6206

Parasol

Green silk, with self-ruching in two sections; ruching overlaps to form circles in between each spoke of the frame; two- toned wooden handle with brass rings at an angle; brass tip; spokes wrapped in green silk; brass points; closure - green silk with brass ring and button.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12898

Accession Number: 1969.6198

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