Historic New England

Postcard for Pine Tree Camp, Plymouth and Bournedale, Mass., 1920s

Pine Tree Camp was the site of the first Girl Scout National Training School for scout officers.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313465

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.02.023

Brochure for the Rodman Gallery, Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, undated

The Rodman Gallery handled the liquidation sale of the contents of the Chinese Museum, a decorative arts store run by Mildred S. Wood. The business carried Chinese furniture, carpets and art objects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313466

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.004

Trade card for Andersen Frames, windows, Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota, undated

Andersen window frames are made with genuine white pine. The product is sold at P.D. Thibert Lumber Co., Inc., 351 Allen Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. The house illustration is courtesy of the Architects Small House Service Bureau.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313470

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.017

Stencils & stencil materials, Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

Sherwin-Williams paint and stencil designs which can be used for fabric, wall and ceiling decoration are described. The item has a color chart.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313471

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.064

Home that is ideally warm and comfortable is heated by an Ideal Arco Round Boiler, American Radiator Company, location unknown, 1924

Hot water and steam boilers are described for heating the home. The cover title reads: "Home where you find warmth and comfort."

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313473

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.039

Catalog and price list of butterflies, bases, reed, scenic, backgrounds and decorative novelties, The Frazer Co., 53 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., 1924

Materials for making and decorating trays, lamps, baskets and small furniture items are described. The business factory is located at 49 Ellery Street, Andrew Square, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313477

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.023

Suggestions for any occasion, T.D. Cook & Company, 88 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., 1908

The caterer offers teas, lunches, ices, pastry, rolls, cake, entrees and desserts. The cover title reads "Specialty caterers."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313540

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.040

What does a window display? sales manual, The Photocraft News Company, New Haven, Connecticut, 1930s

The company is a subscription service for businesses to place captioned photographs of current news items in their display windows. Instructions for potential salesmen are described with subscription prices and commissions.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313542

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.060

Ship models, handmade by the Piel Craftsmen, Lebaron-Bonney Company, Bradford, Mass., 1940s

Classic sailing models are described with a P-T boat and a submarine chaser.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313545

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.024

Page Fence for lawn and garden, catalogue no. 101, Page Steel and Wire Company, Fence Department, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1923

Fence options for residences, farms, recreation and security areas are described in the catalog. An illustration of the Company factory in Monessen, Pennsylvania is included.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313555

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.007

Mengel Flush Doors hollow-core and solid-core, The Mengel Company, Plywood Division, Louisville, Kentucky, undated

Details of the flush doors are provided with specifications and measurements. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 19-E-1."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313562

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.032

Weldwood Plywood for commercial interiors, United States Plywood Corporation, Weldwood Building, New York, New York, 1946

Photographs show the application of plywood to stores, offices, banks, hotels, institutions and restaurants.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313564

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.011

Radiant panel heating, a discussion of the heating method employing large, warm radiating panels, in collaboration with Raymond Viner Hall, Committee on Steel Pipe Research, American Iron and Steel Institute, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 1951

Commercial and residential uses of radiant heat systems are described in the item. A separate letter dated April 4, 1951 is included in the book.

Date: 1951

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313569

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.038

New pocket sample folder no. 1 from Ray Card Company, North Haven, Connecticut, undated

The visiting card samples are illustrated with doves and flowers with short messages. The item verso has a message for potential salesmen.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313592

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.03.025

See the Corinne Merrie Makers, Opera House, Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration depicts Corinne, a juvenile actress-singer, arriving in a horse-drawn coach to cheering crowds. Corinne was managed by her mother Jennie Kimball also a stage actress and in the Merrie Makers company. Text printed on the card verso states that Corinne will perform in "Fizz" and "Cape...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313598

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.03.022

Trade card for W.J. McPherson, painter, decorator, designer and stained glass manufacturer, 440 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The artist McPherson has a diversified business according to the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313600

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.025

Catalogue and price list of fishing tackle and complete outfits for campers, prospectors and explorers, Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Inc., corner Washington Street and Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

The catalog contains fishing tackle, camping equipment, skis, ice skates and clothing for men and women. There are recipes for cooking fish, game and vegetables. The cover title reads "Fishing tackle and camp outfits." Johnson was the successor to John P. Lovell Arms Company. The title page verso ha...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313606

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001.013

Billhead for the Johnston-Bailey Company, carpetings, drapery, window shades, paper hangings, furniture, 190 and 192 Middle Street, Portland, Maine, May 7, 1906

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1906-05-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.01.043

Billhead for the Johnston-Bailey Company, carpetings, drapery, window shades, paper hangings, furniture, 190 and 192 Middle Street, Portland, Maine, May 8, 1906

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1906-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313609

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.01.044

Finland House Lighting, 41 East 50th Street, New York, New York, 1955

The catalog has original designs by Paavo Tynell. A separate price list is included dated November 1955. The business motto is "Harmony in lighting for harmony in living." Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. 31-F-23." Henry L. Wolfers, Inc., 80 Pearl Street, Boston is a distributor for Finland Ho...

Date: 1955

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 313613

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.050

Building material catalogue number 90, Webber Lumber and Supply Co., Fitchburg, Mass.

The business carries lumber, doors, hardware, windows, glass, mantels and other products for the home. An illustration of the factory is on the front cover.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311655

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.003

Masons' and contractors' supplies, catalogue no. 5, Waldo Brothers, 102 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The business sells concrete, pipes, chimney components, tiles and tools for construction work.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311660

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.004

"Dining Room in Blue and Gray"

Elevation titled "Dining Room in Blue and Gray" rendered in ink, watercolor and graphite on textured wove watercolor paper. Drawing depicts one wall of a dining room with two wide window seats below casement windows and flanking a broad fireplace. Fireplace has mantel with molded cornice and dentil ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 311746

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.006

Room Model

Untitled model of room interior rendered in watercolor and graphite on two-ply board. Four sides fold up to create a three-dimensional room interior. Room has a parquet floor laid in a herringbone pattern, partially covered by a green, cream and rose Oriental carpet. Walls have pale gray marbleized ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 311747

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.007

Building materials and mill work, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Doors, windows, glass and house plans are described in the catalog. An image of the factory is shown on the back cover.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311749

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.013

"Garden Wall of Stucco and Chinese Tiles"

Design drawing titled "Garden Wall of Stucco and Chinese Tiles" rendered in watercolor. Drawing depicts a portion of a garden with a stepped stucco wall behind a flower bed and grass lawn with trees in the background. Each section of the wall has eight aqua tiles with a Chinese-inspired interlaced m...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 311748

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.008

Catalog of Johns-Manville building materials, Johns-Manville Corp., 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York

1 trade catalog, 35 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311751

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.005

1947 building supply catalogue, L.C. Andrew lumber and building materials, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

The catalog has house and log cabin designs. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware. Text at the top of the cover reads "L.C. Andrew's 1947 building values."

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311773

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.014

1950 building supply catalogue, L.C. Andrew lumber and building materials, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

The catalog has house designs and floor plans. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware. Text at the top of the cover reads "1950 building values."

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311785

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.015

1957 building supply catalogue, L.C. Andrew lumber and building materials, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

The catalog has house designs and floor plans. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware. Photographs of the factory and sales office are inside the front cover.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311788

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.016

1967 catalog, building materials, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

The catalog has house designs and floor plans. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311794

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.017

Story of steel, written by Donald Wilhelm, United States Steel Corporation, Bureau of Safety, Sanitation and Welfare, 71 Broadway, New York, New York

The process of manufacturing steel is described in text and photographs. The change in plant working conditions and worker benefits is outlined. Safety awards are included in the end pages.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 311808

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.006

Home owners' catalogs, a guide to the selection of building materials, equipment and furnishings, F.W. Dodge Corporation, 119 West Fortieth Street, New York, New York

There are 20 catalogs from 16 companies in the item. Garage door openers, heating systems, lighting fixtures, plumbing and heating systems, glass, doors and gas ranges are among the products included.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 312027

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.007

Architectural drawing of A Facade by W. Thayer Barry, location unknown

This perspective drawing is a facade, or a section drawing. The facade of the building shows five large, rectangular windows with smaller, square windows on the top and bottom of the buildings. Each of the windows are paned. The drawing has many different textures: The top of the building and the ...

Date: 04-11-1954

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 312012

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.031

Massachusetts - Dorchester

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 312015

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0360

Plan for Rebuilding Granite Bridge Across Neponset River by Luther Briggs, Dorchester, Mass., July 1865

This detailed architectural plan for the rebuilding of the Neponset Bridge in Dorchester, Mass outlines the proposed scale and location of the granite bridge. It shows the location of the earth filling on either side of the bridge crossing the Neponset Channel, the flates and bridge piles, as well ...

Date: 7-1865

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 312016

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0360.001

Lithograph of Odd Fellows Hall, junction of Tremont and Berkeley Streets, and Warren Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1871

The chromolithograph from the Charles (Chas) H. Crosby & Company depicts Odd Fellows Hall, a very large rectangular fortress of a building, located at the junction of Tremont Street, Berkeley Street, and Warrren Avenue in Boston, MA. The building is flying the Massachusetts flag, and has a rooftop ...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 312048

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.020

Pocket catalogue, windows and doors, Jackson and Newton Co., 105 Portland Street and 48-50 Merrimac Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries windows, doors, stair railings, colonnades and medicine cabinets.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 312046

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.024

Catalogue M-66, Blumcraft of Pittsburgh, 460 Melwood Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1 trade catalog, 169 pages : illustrations ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 312068

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.009

Massachusetts - Cambridge - Cambridgeport

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 312059

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0235

Thurston, Hall & Co.'s Cracker Bakery, 48 & 50 Elm St., Cambridgeport, Mass.

This is a photograph of the Thurston, Hall & Co.'s Cracker Bakery, located at 48 & 50 Elm St., near Broadway, Cambridgeport, Mass. It is a front view of the buildings with two horse drawn carriages in front, hauling wagons with the Thurston, Hall name. The roads are dirt, and the trees are freshly...

Date: ca. 1871, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 312072

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0235.001

Burley & Ware, Chair Manufactory, Baldwinville, Mass., undated

This photo captures many employees outside of the Burley & Ware Chair Manufactory. Some are looking out of windows, others are sitting on the roof, and some are standing outside the buildings. The manufactory is a wooden structure. In front of the buildings is a horse drawing a load of chairs, re...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 312086

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0190.0010.001

Photograph of an unidentified resort, ca. early 20th century

This photograph appears to be of an early 20th century resort. There are many people standing on the deck of the building, which is under construction. There is plenty of wood and other building materials in the forefront of the photo.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 312100

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.TMP.006

Massachusetts - Boston

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 312102

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010

House of Nathaniel Bowditch, Otis Place, Boston, Mass., 1823

This photo is of Nathaniel Bowditch's home in Otis Place, Boston, Mass. The home is partially covered by vines, and the photo is partially obscured by foilage from a blossoming tree. The house has many shuttered windows with a fence in front.

Date: 1823

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 312115

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.001

Business-related materials

Business-related materials consist of documents related to running an inn, including correspondence, personnel policies, brochures and advertisements, and rate schedules; also included are documents and ephemera related to running a restaurant, including general guest information, menus, and order s...

Date: 1917-1976, undated

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 312292

Ref. Code: CC012.01

Unpublished and published rate schedules

File part

Date: 1929-1974, undated

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 312295

Ref. Code: CC012.01.01

Personnel policies

File part

Date: 1970, undated

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 312311

Ref. Code: CC012.01.02

Correspondence

Sub-series

Date: 1938-1974

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 312313

Ref. Code: CC012.01.03

Advertisements, brochures

File part

Date: 1933-1973

Collection: Northfield Inn collection, East Northfield, Massachusetts

GUSN: 312314

Ref. Code: CC012.01.04

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