Historic New England

Maytag Automatic Washers and Dryers, The Maytag Company, Newton, Iowa

Maytag models are described individually and prices have been handwritten on some of the pages. Specifications and features are outlined for potential customers.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314642

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.049

Lee and Shepard catalog, books, Boston, Mass.

The catalog features such children's authors as Oliver Optic, Sophie May, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Elijah Kellogg and Jules Verne. The front and back covers are missing.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314644

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.014

Towards better living for America, the the inauguration of Kelvin Home, Kelvinator Corporation, Detroit, Michigan

The launch of the moderately priced Kelvin Homes featured a luncheon with several speeches. The homes incorporated electric appliances and air-conditioning.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.104

Home idea book, Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York, 1938

Text on the front cover reads, "Helpful suggestions on how to get the most for your money in building, remodeling, decoration, maintenance." A flyer inside the front cover advertises the "Better Homes for a Better America" contest open to home owners and new home builders.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314646

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.105

Architectural interior and exterior woodwork standardized, number 500, Curtis Companies, Clinton, Iowa

The item has five sections describing the woodwork manufactured by the business for doors, frames, windows, moldings, stairs and cabinets. Curtis producsts are carried by the Wm.C. McConnell Company, flooring and woodwork, Erie and Albany Streets in Cambridge, Massachusetts. McConnell has a show roo...

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314647

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.010

There's a lift to living electrically, appliances, television, radio, lamps, by Westinghouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Westinghouse products are advertised such as electric blankets, refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, televisions and phonograph record players.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314648

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.050

Story of three partners, by Thomas Dreier, United Shoe Machinery Company, Beverly, Mass.

The factory conditions, benefits and social outlets provided for the Company workers are described in the book. Individual photographs and names are listed for the shoe machinery manufactured at the plant.

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314649

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.010

New finishing system for architectural iron and steel products increases finish durability, Parker Rust-Proof Company, Detroit, Michigan

The Company manufactures a protective finish for iron and steel used in commercial and residential buildings.Text on the cover reads "A.I.A. File No. 25-C-31."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314652

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.013

Geo. T. McLauthlin & Co., engineers and machinists, machinery, new and second-hand, 120 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass.

The business deals in elevators, boilers, Hoadley Engines, crushing and pulverizing mills, bark mills, water wheels, fire escapes and othe machinery.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314655

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.011

Dot line of fasteners, general catalogue no. 26A, Carr Fastener Company, 31 Ames Street, Cambridge, Mass.

The fasteners are used in industrial and military applications such as automobile tops, tire covers, sporting goods and U.S. Army and Navy equipment and aircraft.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314657

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.015

How to use your Kenmore Electric Rotary Sewing Machine, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

The manual has hints for better sewing, a trouble chart, diagrams and a table of contents.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314658

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.051

Boston Optical Works, Charles Stodder, importer and agent for W. Wales and Jos. Zentmayer's microscopes, sole agent for the sale of microscopes and telescopes made by R.B. Tolles, 11th edition, Rialto, Room 12, 131 Devonshire, corner of Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions, testimonials and a price list. The business won an award at the 1869 exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. There is a separate leaflet for "The new Liver Microscope, manufactured and sold by George S. Wood, late Abraham & Co., optician, Liverp...

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314662

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.052

Complete service and equipment for the swimming pool, National Pool Equipment Co., Lee Highway, Florence, Alabama

Chemicals, filters, equipment, lights, paint, safety and cleaning products are described in the catalog. A combination order and mailing form is included.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314664

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.053

Concentrated feed for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, etc., manufactured Pearl Mills, for sale by The Concentrated Feed Company, office, No. 13 Pearl Place, Boston, Mass.

Directions and feeding requirements are provided for specific animals. Testimonials and statistics for farm animals and crops in the United States are included.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314665

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.054

Catalog, banjo clocks

Historic scenes such as the Boston Massacre and Battle of Lexington can be selected to decorate the banjo clock.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314668

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.010

2014 Acquisitions

This series consists of three pencil drawings and fourteen watercolor renderings. The design drawings depict a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Types of furniture include desks, secretaries, tab...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314669

Ref. Code: CC011.011

Watercolor -- Desk

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view of a desk is shown. Rectangular desk has upper recessed storage compartment with flat top and concave curved sides housing eight pigeonholes arranged in two tiers; overhanging top with molded edge; two drawers with bowed fro...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314671

Ref. Code: CC011.011.001

Watercolor -- Secretary Bookcase

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front and side views of a secretary bookcase are shown. Rectangular desk section has tall back and side board with shaped edges; two recessed shallow drawers with round pulls attached to back and side boards and also supported by columns in ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314673

Ref. Code: CC011.011.002

Watercolor -- Gold Mirror and Federal Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Front view is shown. Drawing depicts a view of an interior wall. A rectangular mirror with gilded frame is hung on a red wall. Below the mirror is a Federal-style table with overhanging top, straight apron, and tapered straight legs. Table has inlaid o...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314674

Ref. Code: CC011.011.003

Watercolor -- Desk

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Perspective view of a desk is shown. Desk has unique design with an upper recessed cabinet section. Upper case has overhanging top with molded edge; cornice with dentil molding; rectangular cabinet with paneled front; and six fluted Ionic-style column ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314675

Ref. Code: CC011.011.004

Watercolor -- "Table of Oak and Ebony"

Design drawing titled "Table of Oak and Ebony" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Large rectangular table has overhanging top; straight apron with scroll carving and rectangular blocks above legs; six ebony legs with ring and baluster tur...

Date: 1880-1900, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314676

Ref. Code: CC011.011.005

Watercolor -- "Elevation of Dining Room"

Design drawing titled "Elevation of Dining Room" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Interior elevation shows one wall of room. Fireplace is placed in middle and has large carved mantel and surround. Wall has three tiers of recessed rectangular panels below a foliate wallpaper frieze. Two windows, on...

Date: 1880-1900, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314677

Ref. Code: CC011.011.006

Watercolor -- "Design for a Library. School of the Museum of Fine Arts."

Design drawing titled "Design for a Library. School of the Museum of Fine Arts." rendered in watercolor and pencil. Interior elevation is shown. Drawing depicts one wall of a Classical Revival-style room with large crown molding, plain frieze, and three banks of windows. Center set of windows has si...

Date: 1880-1900, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314678

Ref. Code: CC011.011.007

Pencil Drawing -- "Desk and Table for Library"

Design drawing titled "Desk & Table in Library" rendered in pencil. Front and side views of desk are shown; front view only is provided for the table. Classical Revival-style desk has slant-front upper case with gallery rail on top and recessed panels on front and sides; lower case with overhanging ...

Date: 1880-1883, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314679

Ref. Code: CC011.011.008

Pencil Drawing -- "Hall 1st Floor"

Design drawing titled "Hall 1st Floor" rendered in pencil. Front views of a large settle, side chair, chest on stand and table are shown. All pieces are in a coordinating Renaissance Revival style. Settle, chest and table are oversized in scale and feature carved gadrooning on top edges; carved geom...

Date: 1880-1883, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314680

Ref. Code: CC011.011.009

Watercolor -- Settle and Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Perspective view of a settle is shown; front view of a side chair is also provided. Renaissance Revival-style settle has large canted rectangular upper back panel; deep lower back rail with two recessed rectangular panels painted green and flanked by c...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314681

Ref. Code: CC011.011.010

Watercolor -- Cabinet-on-Stand and Tall Case Clock

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Drawing is divided into two sections. Left portion depicts front and side views of a Renaissance Revival-style cabinet-on-stand; the right portion depicts front and side views of a Renaissance Revival-style tall case clock. Cabinet-on-stand has square ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314682

Ref. Code: CC011.011.011

Pencil Drawing -- Library Interior

Untitled sketch rendered in pencil on irregularly cut paper; tissue paper has been glued on top of paper. Sketch depicts partial interior of a home or office library with curved wall of bookshelves, desk, desk chair, side chair, and a arm chair beside two-tiered circular table with diamond-shaped ba...

Date: 1920-1930, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314683

Ref. Code: CC011.011.012

Watercolor -- Side Chair, Settee and Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Front view of coordinating side chair, settee and arm chair are shown. All pieces have straight fluted crest rails with geometric carving below fluting; fluted stiles with large carved stylized rosettes at top; upholstered back; fully upholstered seat ...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314684

Ref. Code: CC011.011.013

Watercolor -- "Mantel and Glass"

Design drawing titled "Mantle and Glass" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view of an interior wall is shown. High wall has cove crown molding; rectangular framed wall panels; chair rail with narrow rectangular panels below; and baseboard with molded top edge. Center portion of the wall proje...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314685

Ref. Code: CC011.011.014

Watercolor -- Pedestal Side Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view of a pedestal side table is shown; partial plan of top is also provided. Table has overhanging top with half-serpentine sides and notched serpentine front; molded apron; pedestal with carved scrolls flaring outward from a narrow b...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314686

Ref. Code: CC011.011.015

Watercolor -- Renaissance Revival-style Cabinets

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view of two Renaissance Revival-style cabinets is shown. Left piece has upper case with projecting center section; flat top with molded edge; large carved cornice; frieze with carved scrollwork flanked by heads of griffins or other bea...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314687

Ref. Code: CC011.011.016

Watercolor -- Renaissance Revival-style Seating

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and colored pencil. Perspective views of seven pieces of Renaissance Revival-style seating furniture are shown. Pieces include a settle or sofa, a curule chair; two arm chairs, and three side chairs. All pieces except one side chair feature heavy ornate...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314688

Ref. Code: CC011.011.017

Watercolor -- "Screen"

Design drawing titled "Screen" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown. Classical Revival-style fire screen has rectangular wood frame with carved molding, carved rosettes at corners, and carved foliate ornament at center top; legs carved with acanthus leaves; and scrolled feet. Scree...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314691

Ref. Code: CC011.010.001

Watercolor -- "Pedestal of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Pedestal of Oak" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view and plan of top are shown. Classical Revival-style square pedestal has overhanging top with carved rim; cornice with carved scrolls and foliage; fluted dado with canted corners and carved bellflowers within flutes ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314692

Ref. Code: CC011.010.002

Watercolor -- "Clock Teak and Gold"

Design drawing titled "Clock Teak and Gold" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown. Tall case clock has bonnet with domed pediment featuring a deep molded rim, center carved shell on arch, and carved birds with outstretched wings atop large Flemish scrolls carved with acanthus leaves...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314693

Ref. Code: CC011.010.003

Watercolor -- "Dining Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Mahogany" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Empire-style dining table has round top; straight apron with molded lower edge; square pedestal with canted corners, shaped concave sides, and molded top and bottom;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314696

Ref. Code: CC011.010.004

Watercolor -- "Console Table and Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Console Table and Gold Mirror" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; side view of table is also provided. Neoclassical-style rectangular console table has overhanging marble top; straight apron with carved beaded molding on bottom edge, rosettes at corners, b...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314697

Ref. Code: CC011.010.005

Watercolor -- "Gold and White Cabinet"

Design drawing titled "Gold and White Cabinet" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; top plan is also provided. Neoclassical-style cabinet on stand has upper case with flat overhanging top with molded edge; wide center section in front flanked by narrow side sections which are slig...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314698

Ref. Code: CC011.010.006

Watercolor -- "Mahogany Console Table and Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Console Table and Gold Mirror" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front view is shown; side view is also provided. Neoclassical-style rectangular console table has overhanging marble top; straight apron with carved beaded molding on bottom edge; straight rear legs; fr...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314700

Ref. Code: CC011.010.007

Photograph Album -- "Mantels 71"

Photo album titled "Mantels 71." Title is hand printed on a round paper label affixed to spine; volume number is also printed on a paper label affixed to spine. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads; one brad is missing. Album has 108 olive green p...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314701

Ref. Code: CC011.009.001

Photograph Album -- "Small Tables 38"

Photo album titled "Small Tables 78." Title is hand printed on a round paper label affixed to spine; volume number is also printed on a paper label affixed to spine. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads; one brad is missing. Album has 104 olive gr...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314702

Ref. Code: CC011.009.002

Photograph Album -- "Altars and Reredoes"

Photo album titled "Altars and Reredoes." Title is hand printed on a round paper label affixed to spine. Album has a heavy textured dark brown covering and is held together with two metal brads. Album has 84 olive green pages; nineteen of the pages are blank. Album contains 65 mounted black-and-whit...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314703

Ref. Code: CC011.009.003

Watercolor -- Living Room Interior

Untitled watercolor rendering on board of a living room interior. Perspective view is shown. Interior of a living room shows a room with several seating areas furnished with upholstered sofas, an arm chair, and side tables. Also shown is a portion of a table in the style of George Nakashima. The liv...

Date: 1955-1970

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314704

Ref. Code: CC011.008.001

Watercolor -- Living Room Interior

Untitled watercolor rendering on board of a living room interior. Perspective view is shown. Interior of a living room shows a room with several seating areas furnished with upholstered sofas, an arm chair, and side tables. Also shown is a portion of a table in the style of George Nakashima. The liv...

Date: 1955-1970

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314705

Ref. Code: CC011.008.002

Brochure -- "The Irving & Casson Company"

Printed promotional brochure titled "Irving & Casson A. H. Davenport Co." with twelve pages and fold out front cover. Company name on back cover is shown as "The Irving & Casson Company." Brochure was publlished after Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport had closed in 1963. It is presumed to have been ...

Date: 1974-1978, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314706

Ref. Code: CC011.008.003

Printing Block - Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Factory

Metal printing plate affixed to rectangular wooden block. Plate depicts a birds-eye view of the Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. factory in East Cambridge, MA around 1925. Handwritten on reverse is "Irving & Casson / Return to A. S. [?]." The number 4937 is stamped on the back in several pla...

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 314707

Ref. Code: CC011.008.004

Andersen Flexivent Window, one of 7 famous Andersen Windowalls, manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

Window features are described with a table of sizes.

Date: 1959

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314713

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.026

Remodel for beauty and more living space, Andersen Windowalls, Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

Before and after photographs describe the versatility of Windowalls for potential customers. The brochure is stamped with the following text "Hennigar Door and Window Co., 891 Main Street, Melrose, Mass."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.027

Buying? Building? Remodeling? Get window beauty in every room with Andersen Windowalls, manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota

The features of Andersen window styles are described for potential customers.

Date: 1963

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314715

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.028

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