Historic New England

Trade card, Stephen Berry, book, card and job printer, No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine

Stephen Berry wrote books on the Freemasons. The card verso has the regulations of the Portland Public Library.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.032

Trade card for the Boston Rubber Shoe Co., Boston, Mass., 1898

The image is captioned "What matter how the storm behaves, what matter how the north wind raves. The deepest drifts she boldly braves, with her Storm Slippers." The card verso is stamped "From the World's Fair Exhibit of the Boston Rubber Shoe Co." The card is copyrighted 1893 by G.H. Buek & Co. Lit...

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.03.027

Trade card, Charles W. Mitchell, insurance, all kinds, 60 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.

The image caption reads "Night before Christmas." In the image Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse decorate a Christmas tree with Huey, Dewey and Louie watching in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.025

Trade cards, Gold Coin Stoves & Ranges, Chicago Stove Works, Chicago, Illinois

An illustration and description of the Gold Coin Range, new for 1893, is on the card verso. Text on the card reads "For sale by C.L. Stewart." A medal image with a woman's head, the word "Liberty" and the year 1889 is on the front of the card.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.027

Richardson one-pipe heaters, catalogue no. 153, Richardson & Boynton Co., manufacturers, 260 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Images and features of the one-pipe heaters are described for customers. The catalog is designed as a self contained envelope with a flap that can be folded over and sealed. The business has an office at 98 Federal Street in Boston.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324301

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.040

Stereographs

1 steroscopr

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324302

Ref. Code: MS028.04.036

Sterograph: Plymouth Monument and Cape Cod Canal, 1937

A sterograph of the Plymouth Monument on one side adn the Cape Cod Canal on the other, from 1937.

Date: 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324304

Ref. Code: MS028.04.036.001

Cape Cod snap shot, undated.

A black-and-white snap shot of the Cape Cod Canal from the early 1940s.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324305

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.014

Thanksgiving and Christmas 1910, Standard Mail Order Company, 243 to 247 Seventeenth Street, New York, New York

The catalog has women's clothing items from undergarments to overcoats. There is a loose postcard and an order form for customers.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324308

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.032

Photograph of a train in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

A photograph of a train taken in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on May 14, 138.

Date: 1938-05-13

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324306

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.015

Cape Cod Canal photograph

One photograph of the Cape Cod Canal. Number 62 written on verso. Possibly taken during the construction of the canal and possibly a photographic postcard.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324309

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.016

Capture the sun with B & G Hydro-Flo Heating, Bell & Gossett Company, Morton Grove, Illinois

The features of the radiant heating are described for customers.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324310

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.041

Hand fan, Alka-Seltzer, G.W. French, Elkhart, Indiana

One cartoon has a wife sending her husband off to work with an alka-seltzer in case he has a sudden cold. The cartoon on the verso has a mother and her daughter looking out at the rain saying alka-seltzer provides relief for a number of ailments. Both cartoons are signed "G.W. French."

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324312

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.06.016

Cape Cod Canal Going Toward Sagamore Bridge, 1938.

One photograph of the Cape Cod Canal Going Toward Sagamore Bridge, 1938.

Date: 1938-05-19

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324313

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.017

Cape Cod Canal steamship

One photograph of a steamship in the Cape Cod canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324314

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.018

Cape Cod Canal steamship and small boat

A photograph of a steamship moving through the Cape Cod canal, with a smaller boat in the foreground.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324315

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.019

Japanese Steamer, Cape Cod Canal, July 1941.

A photograph of a Japanese steamship moving through the Cape Cod Canal, July 1941.

Date: 1941

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324316

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.020

Collier Issac T. Mann in Cape Cod Canal

A photograph of the Collier Issac T. Mann in Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324317

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.021

Photograph taken from the state pier of the Cape Cod Canal

Photograph taken from the state pier of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324318

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.022

Collier winding gulf in Cape Cod Canal

1 photograph

Date: 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324319

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.023

LePage's craft book, with full directions for making dainty & useful articles with LePage's Glue, Published by Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass.

The book promotes the use of LePage Glue in creating such items as desk sets, work baskets and knitting bags.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324033

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.032

Masterpieces of nature from the Butterfly Box, 70 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

The shop has supplies for creating decorated trays, lamp shades, vanities and other items. Price lists are included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324034

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.033

Instructions and patterns for the making of porcelain tile-craft mats, Walco Toy Company, Inc., 38 West 37th Street, New York, New York

Instructions for creating the mats with Tile-Craft products are provided in the booklet

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324035

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.034

Home canners' text book, a practical handbook of rulers and recipes containing the latest approved methods for home canning, a reliable guide to successful results, rev. ed., Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Cambridge, Mass.

The canning process is outlined with recipes, instructions and equipment.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324040

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.004

Home fires, a few suggestions in face brick fireplaces, American Face Brick Association, 130 North Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois

Proper fireplace construction steps are provided with different styles and dimensions for customers. Page 47 is missing along with front and back covers.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324042

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.014

Welcome! Ships of the Fleet to the waters of Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts correspondence stamp

A turquoise stamp welcoming the fleet to Buzzard's Bay in 1934. The Universal Ship Cancellation Society member number is recorded on the back of the letter as member number 535. The letter the stamp is on is unopened, mailed to a Mr. M. Rosenberg in Brooklyn, New York.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324048

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.015

United States Navy, U.S.S. Monaghan correspondence stamp

A purple stamp of the U.S.S Monaghan. The Universal Ship Cancellation Society member number is recorded on the back of the letter as member number 716. The letter was mailed to Dr. R. H. Harrington of Schmectedy, New York in 1935.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324049

Ref. Code: MS028.01.019.004

Pacific Guano Company advertisment

An undated advertisment for the Pacific Guano Company of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, makers of soluable pacific guano.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324053

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.017

Cape Cod's Famous "Red Top" on the Canal at Buzzards Bay Tackle Shop advertisement

An advertisement for the "Red Top" Tackle Shop on the Cape Cod Canal at Buzzards Bay.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324056

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.018

Old Silver Beach Corporation plan of lots advertisment

An advertisement containing a map of lot plans for the Old Silver Beach Corporation in Falmouth, Massachusetts in 1926.

Date: 1926

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324058

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.019

Cape Cod Canal centennial stamp

Item is a commemorative stamped envelope celebrating the centennial of the Cape Cod canal. The Cape Cod Canal first opened to navigation on July 29, 1914.

Date: 2014

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324061

Ref. Code: MS028.01.019.005

Boston Sculpture Company, largest importers and reproducers of plastic art, Melrose, Mass.

Statuettes, busts and bas reliefs are listed with dimensions and prices.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324063

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.038

1946 building supply catalogue, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

Door and window hardware, paint, cabinet units and finish lumber are among the offerings from the business. A floor plan for a Cape Cod house is on the back cover. Text on the front cover reads, "L.C. Andrew's 1946 building values."

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324064

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.021

Instructions for designing and constructing a thatch roof with Creo-Dipt Stained Shingles, Creo-Dipt Company, Inc, North Tonawanda, New York

Drawings and photographs illustrate the process of using the shingles.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324065

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012.039

An Historical Map of Falmouth Village

A historical map of Falmouth Village published by the H. V. Lawrence Nursery Company of Falmouth, Massachusetts. The map is part of an advertisment for the nursery company.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324070

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.018

Modern plumbing, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago and Philadelphia

Plumbing systems, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, furnaces and roofing are described in the catalog.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324071

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.025

Martha's Vineyard Map

An undated tourist map of Martha's Vinyard containing illustrations of things to do, general history of the island, and points of interest.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324074

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.019

Priscilla china painting book containing full instructions for decorting in flat color, enamels, lustre and gold, also a number of deigns shown in actual size for tracing, edited by Jetta Ehlers, published by The Priscilla Publishing Company, 85 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.

Instructions for porcelain painting in different materials are provided in the book. There is a loose design on brown paper with handwritten instructions.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324076

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.035

Cape Cod Historic Guide Map

An undated tourist map of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket containing illustrations of things to do, general history of the island, and points of interest.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324075

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.020

Road Map of Cape Cod with Pictorial Guide

A folded map of Cape Cod indended for automobile drivers and containing a pictorial guide to Cape Cod.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324078

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.021

Cape Cod Seaplanes map

A map of the Cape Cod Seaplanes Company routes and services between Cape Cod, the islands, and the main land.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324082

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.22

Cape Cod and Vicinity Road Map and Hotel Directory

A road map and hotel directory for tourists visiting Cape Cod, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324083

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.23

Island Connections via Northeast Air Lines from New York and Boston map

A map illustrating island connections from Martha's Vinyard and the Elizabeth Islands via air, steamer service, amd car ferry.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324084

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.24

Edaville Railroad Souvenir Map

A souvenir map containing illustrations and pictures of the Edaville narrow gauge railroad and surrounding cranberry bogs.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324085

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.25

Select Fishing Spots at the Cape Cod Canal map

A map illustrating select fishing spots at he Cape Cod Canal operated and maintained by the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers in 1970.

Date: 1970

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324086

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.26

Picture Notes of Quaint Cape Cod

One set of blank notecards depicting scenes from Cape Cod.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324088

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.020

Colby College sorority women with snowshoes and cross country skis, 1923

1 photograph of a Colby College sorority with snow shoes and cross country skiis.

Date: 1923

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 324098

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3000.0100.011

Edaville Railroad Spring Schedule, 1949

A 1949 Edaville Railroad train schedule and map through the cranberry belt route.

Date: 1949

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324099

Ref. Code: MS028.01.024.004

Edaville Railroad Summer Schedule, 1947

A 1947 Edaville Railroad train schedule through the cranberry belt route.

Date: 1947

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324100

Ref. Code: MS028.01.024.005

Edaville Railroad Winter Schedule, 1947

A 1947 Edaville Railroad train schedule and map through the cranberry belt route.

Date: 1947

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324101

Ref. Code: MS028.01.024.006

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