Historic New England

Dinner is served, your room is ready 1941, a pocket guide to tea rooms, inns, hotels, lodges and gift shops of discrimination, 14th edition, Elizabeth E. Webber, editor, Elizabeth Webber's Gift and Knit Shop, 1722 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass.

The guide has listings for the New England states and includes New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322704

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.025

Sinclair Hotel, White Mountains, Bethlehem, New Hampshire, created and produced by the Norman Pierce Co., New York, New York

The hotel features and amenities are described for prospective guests. Text stamped on the back cover reads "Represented by Seth C. Bassett, Haverhill."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322706

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.026

Official New England furniture salesmen's directory and guide to their respective lines, 1937, published by New England Furniture Agents Association, 150 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture salesmen and the lines they represent are listed. There is an index to the agents and manufacturers.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322707

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.109

Chilton Furniture Co., 2016, Freeport & Scarborough, Maine

The business sells handcrafted wooden chairs, tables, beds, bureaus and other pieces. The business started as a manufacturer of paints and stains in 1885 and began its furniture line in the 1970s.

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.110

Making slip covers successfully, by Mary Corbin, Home Institute, Inc., New York, New York

A step-by-step guide to creating slipcovers for chairs and sofas is provided in the item. Text on the front cover reads, "The Cleveland News."

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322711

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.008

Instructions Touch & Sew Deluxe Zig-Zag Sewing Machine, Model 635, Singer Company, New York, New York

The manual has detailed instructions for performing different types of stitching when creating clothing and home decorations.

Date: 1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.071

Legacy collection, Legacy Properties, Sotheby's International Realty and Down East Magazine, Portland and Rockport, Maine

The property listings for Maine are described with color photographs and prices. The publication has been done with Down east magazine. Text on the front cover reads, "Serving coastal Maine and the New Hampshire seacoast."

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322717

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.131

Annual excellence in architecture design awards, 32nd, 2016, AIA New Hampshire, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The winners in the various design categories are described. Photographs from the awards gala are included.

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.132

Tested recipes with Blue Ribbon Malt Extract, Premier Malt Products Co., Peoria Heights, Illinois

The recipes promote Blue Ribbon Malt Extract and are part of the Blue Ribbon Recipe Book series.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.008

Bob Bunny, Spool Cotton Co., Newark, New Jersey

Directions are given for creating a "spool pet" using spools from J. & P. Coats and Clark's Thread Company. An illustrated poem is on the card. The verso lists six pets in the series.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.037

Clara Cow, Spool Cotton Co., Newark, New Jersey

Directions are given for creating a "spool pet" using spools from J. & P. Coats and Clark's Thread Company. An illustrated poem is on the card. The verso lists six pets in the series. The second half of the card is missing.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.038

Trade cards for Tony Pastor and his immense company, Howard Atheneum, Boston, Mass.

The card verso text reads "Monday April 11th. Tony Pastor and the best show ever seen in Boston. Go see it! Don't miss it! Matinee: Wednesday and Saturday."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322738

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.019

Photographic Album pages documenting Massachusetts and Maine locations

A photographic album (disassembled by donor) documents locations in Massachusetts and Maine during the late 1880s. This album of 112 pages with black and white images of various sizes, but mostly 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 contains images of historic homes (both exterior and interior views) in Malden, Boston, W...

Date: ca. 1888

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322953

Ref. Code: PC009.287

Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works - Wellesley 1889

Black and White photograph of Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works - Wellesley, 1889. Photo displays a group of individuals dressed up as characters from the popular play " Mrs. Jarleys Wax Works." Mrs. Jarley was a character from Dicken's "Old Curiosity Shop", who was a proprietor of travelling Wax Works show...

Date: 1889

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322955

Ref. Code: PC009.287.001

Children with doll carriage

Black and White photograph of 3 children along with a doll carriage with doll.

Date: ca. 1890, undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322956

Ref. Code: PC009.287.002

B&P RR Disaster at Buzzie Bridge

Two photographs of the Bussey Bridge Train wreck on March 14, 1887. The 6am train from Roslindale headed to Boston crashed through the Bussey Bridge, located over South Street in Roslindale. The structure began to collapse and the coach trains tumbled to the ground. About 23 passengers were kille...

Date: 1887

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322957

Ref. Code: PC009.287.003

Paper dolls for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey

1)Five paper dolls with "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton Factory, Newark, New Jersey" on the verso. 2)Three dolls with the text "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton is the best for hand and machine sewing. Clark's O.N.T. Darning Cotton, Marshall & Co. Linen Threads, Milward's Helix Needles." 3)Unmatched paper d...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.064

Paper doll, J. & P. Coats' Spool & Crochet Cottons, location unknown

The doll has a coat with purple sleeves, fur trim and a fur muff. Text on the verso reads "There are five dolls in this set to be obtained only from dealers in J. & P. Coats' Cottons."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.065

Paper dolls, Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

The girl's paper doll has a blue and white dress. The boy's paper doll has a green jacket and knickers outfit. Text on the verso reads "Willimantic Thread. Highest awards at N.O. Exhibition 1885."

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.066

Paper doll for Boraxine, substitute soap, Larkin Soap Mfg. Co., Buffalo, New York, undated

The doll has a yellow jumper over a white blouse. She wears black shoes and stockings. Text reads "Boraxine a laundry luxury."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.034

Claflin-Richards House, Wenham, Mass

A collection of architectural photographs of the Claflin-Richards House in Wenham, Massachusetts, taken by Peter Zaharis of Ipswich. Photographs were taken on various dates in February 1954. 51 black-and-white photographs ( 8 1/2 x 10") in mylar sleeves and bound in a leather album. Collection i...

Date: 1954

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322985

Ref. Code: PC009.288

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool. Stamped text on the verso reads "Mrs. A.J. Barney, dealer in millinery and fancy goods, Odd Fellows Block, Hillsboro Bridge, New Hampshire."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.067

Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., postcard, Boston, Mass.

A train approaches the Forbes printing factory postcard image. The postmark on the card verso is dated November 2, 1910.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.036

Mosher Books, Thomas B. Mosher, Portland, Maine

Poetry series printed by Mosher are offered for sale along with volumes of "The bibelot." A loose order form is included.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322988

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.021

Massachusetts - Newton - Hammond House, Edmund C. - 35 Groveland Street

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 322989

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2050.0175

Massachusetts - Manchester - Villa Crest

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 322992

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0245

Interior cabin looking forward, Diamond Shoal Lightship, #72

The cabin has a dining table with five chairs. A serving cabinet is against the far wall which has a clock and barometer.

Date: 1901-01-22

Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

GUSN: 323017

Ref. Code: PC047.02.3120.11931.001

Camp Ken-Jocketee, a camp for girls in the hills of Orange County, Vermont, twenty-first season 1933, South Strafford, Vermont

Photographs and descriptions of camp facilities and activities are provided in the item. Two application forms are attached inside the back cover. Text on the cover reads "Beyond the multitude."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323018

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.027

Summer advertising, advertising fans, Porter & Bainbridge, 33 Beekman Street, New York, New York

Text on the circular reads "We take pleasure in calling the attention of the trade to our new and artistic designs of advertising fans."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.001.01.03.004

Billhead for William D. Ticknor, booksellers, importers and publishers, 135 Washington corner of School Street, Boston, Mass.

The boxed text below the illustration lists the types of books carried by the firm. The business premises can be seen in the illustration. This item was pulled from Scrapbook #26.

Date: 1840s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.01.007

Catalog, gifts, antique reproductions, collectibles, home furnishings, Upper Deck ltd., 10 Pequod Rd., Fairhaven, Mass.

There is a separate order form and a sheet describing a freight special for customers.

Date: 2016-2017

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323078

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.035

Lighting fixtures, book #7174, 1st edition, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog covers wrought iron chandeliers, iron and wood brackets and exterior post lanterns and Japanese stone lanterns. The illustrations are by Andrew D. Crowell, Sr. The item was printed by The Rand McNally Publishing Co., New York, New York. This title is one of the "Architectural handbook se...

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.052

Towle's fall program 1966, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

The catalog has save-by-the-set promotions for silverware, Diala Pens, Contessina Jewelry and silverware chests.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323186

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.027

Towle's spring program 1967, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

Stainless steel patterns are described in the catalog. Towle's Spanish Provincial Sterling pattern is described in two brochures, a publicity release, and radio scripts. There are two additional loose sheets.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323187

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.028

Towle's spring program 1968, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

Tableware items for Mother's day and Father's day are described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323188

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.029

Towle's spring programs 1970 and 1969, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

The catalog features the Queen Elizabeth I silverware pattern and pewter and plated holloware.

Date: 1969-1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.030

Towle's fall program 1972, Towle Mfg. Company, Newburyport, Mass.

There are price lists and descriptions for various patterns offered by Towle. There are three loose items in the catalog. One sheet is titled "Towle's Plated Flatware Newspaper Co-operative Advertising Plan, 3 January 1972 through 31 December 1972." One sheet is headed "Plated Flatware Cooperative A...

Date: 1972

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323190

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.031

Garden ornaments, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog has fountains, stone sculptures, figurines, birdbaths, gazeboes, urns, gates, sundials, lighting fixtures and equipment for garden ornaments. The replacement and restoration of the Old North Church weathervane was done by Kenneth Lynch & Sons after the 1954 hurricane. Photographs of the ...

Date: 1974

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323191

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.010

Deck House plans, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

This is the Deck House portfolio of eight contemporary house models. Maps and directions to three model homes are included. The information on two loose sheets provide an overview and questionnaire for prospective customers.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323192

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.133

Deck House concept, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

The Deck House system creates a custom-built house using some components which are manufactured and pre-assembled in the company factory. There is a loose business envelope included.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323193

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.134

Deck House model home, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

Specifications and descriptions for the model home are provided. The back cover lists awards won by the firm 1962-1964.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323194

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.135

Conservatory collection by Deck House, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

The features, specifications and floor plans for the passive solar system houses are described.

Date: 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323196

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.136

Garden ornaments, general wholesale catalog for the trade, #2066, desk copy, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut

The catalog has garden sculptures, figurines, borders, boxes, birdbaths, urns and wrought iron furniture. Text at the top of the front cover reads, "International collection."

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323197

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.011

Breck's, everything for farm, garden & lawn, 1931, Breck's, 85 State Street, Boston & Lexington, Mass.

The business carries flower, vegetable and crop seeds, fruit seeds, fertilizers and farm and garden tools.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323204

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.022

Catalogue of the Johnson-Washburn Co., dealers in iron pipe, fittings and supplies for users of steam, gas and water heating apparatus, 87-93 Haverhill Street, Boston, Mass.

There is an extensive index to the hardware items carried by the business. Text on the front cover reads, "Excel catalogue A."

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323205

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.024

Home owners' catalogs, F.W. Dodge Corporation, 119 West Fortieth Street, New York, New York

Appliances, windows, heating systems and interior design are among the home topics covered in the catalogs. Text on the title page reads "Designed to serve those who are planning their own homes as a guide, a reference work and a valuable practical aid in the selection of building materials, equipme...

Date: 1945

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323207

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.020

Beacon Hill collection inspired by the early designers & craftsmen of the eighteenth century who created & made furniture of lasting beauty in keeping with the graceful living of the times, 2nd edition, Paine Furniture Company, Stuart and Arlington Streets, Boston, Mass.

Furniture pieces for living rooms and bedrooms are shown in photographs with descriptions and dimensions. The cover title reads "Beacon Hill collection as interpreted by Paine Furniture Company of Boston, Massachusetts and made in the shadow of Beacon Hill." The catalog was designed and printed unde...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323208

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.111

Leisure living, Grossman's Quality Crafted Homes, Route 128 Southeast Expressway, Braintree, Mass.

Twelve model houses are described with specifications and floor plans. The verso of the "Alpine" sheet provides a brief company history which celebrated its 70th anniversary 1896-1966. There is a combination business reply card and envelope.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323211

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.137

Mosaics for living, SICIS International, Ravenna, Italy

The incorporation of mosaic flooring sheets in different parts of the home is described in English and Italian text. A label on the back cover has text which reads "SICIS USA, Inc., 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY."

Date: 1999

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323214

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.016

Product detail catalog, Norco wood windows and patio doors, Norco, 811 Factory Street, Hawkins, Wisconsin

Norco window and door styles are described with images and specifications. There is a brief business history on page 3 of the catalog. The products are available from National Lumber, 5 Needham Street, Newton, Massachusetts.

Date: 2002

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323219

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.012

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