Historic New England

Popular home, holiday issue, volume 3, issue 8, December 1946, United States Gypsum, 300 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois

Text inside the magazine reads "Popular home is published in the interests of better living for the American family and is devoted exclusively to construction, decoration, care and repair of the home."

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.115

Brings you a complete home planning service, Better homes & gardens, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa

The service provides home furnishings ideas, decorating help, blueprints, remodeling ideas and personal counseling. A permanent home planning center is available at Clifford L. Swan Co., Inc. 234 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.032

Armstrong's standard rugs, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Pattern samples are shown for prospective customers. The product is available from Collamore's Linoleum Shop, 109 Center Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316886

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.013

Ray Oil Burners fully automatic pressure atomizing for light oil, unit H, The Ray Oil Burner Co., 401-499 Bernal Avenue, San Francisco, California

Models and their specifications are described in the item. The Company's Atlantic Seaboard Division is at 629 Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316887

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.027

New silent guardian of home heating comfort! by Cleveland Toridheet, Model F Wall Flame Oil Burner with exclusive Nu-Ropeller, Cleveland Steel Products Corporation, 7306 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

The advantages and specifications of the product are described. It is available from Loring Oil Company, 779 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316890

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.028

Vicrtex wall coverings, architects, designers and decorators reference file, L.E. Carpenter and Company, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The company manufactures vinyl wall coverings in three dimensional textures with fadeproof colors and original designs. Vicrtex fabrics are electronically fused to a cotton backing. A business card is stapled inside the front cover.Text on the front cover reads "A.I.A. File No. 28-C." The Vicrtex Sa...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316904

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.032

Go through the looking glass with Al and Alice, join them in their search for the ideal in automatic heating equipment, General Electric Oil-fired Boiler, General Electric Company, Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1948

The features and specifications of the oil burner are described for potential customers. Alice and other characters illustrated by John Tenniel from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass" are used in the item.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316924

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.036

Spring time is fountain time, order that new fountain today, scoop up the profits with the best tools and accessories, United Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Co., 418 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine

Soda fountains and other restaurant equipment and furniture are described. The Company has a salesroom in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316927

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.062

Summer living, featuring cottages, log cabins, piers, boat houses, tourist cabins, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Floor plans, drawings and descriptions are provided for summer homes. Portland Lumber at 849 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine can provide assistance.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316928

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.116

Small homes keyed to the times, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The homes, with floor plans, are designed for various family budgets. Portland Lumber at 849 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine can provide assistance.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316929

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.117

Maine home builder, volume 1, number 1, Howard R. Washburn, publisher and editor, 234A Middle Street, Portland, Maine

The issue has short articles on painting, mortgages and kitchens. There are ads for businesses involved in home construction. The front cover has the seal for the National Association of Home Builders of the Unites States.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316932

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.118

Portland home owner, January February 1948, Maine Savings Bank, 244 Middle Street, Portland, Maine

Home designs and floor plans are provided along with housekeeping tips. There are ads for local businesses.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.119

Home life, November 1948, Casco Homestead Savings and Loan Association, 431 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

Home tips, hobbies and children are the focus of short pieces in the issue.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.120

Minimum property requirements for properties of one or two living units located in the state of Maine, FHA form no. 2228, revised October 1946, National Housing Agency, Federal Housing Administration, Bangor Insuring Office, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

Construction, heating, plumbing, sanitation and electric specifications are described for Maine housing.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.121

Indian Head Motel Resort, U.S. Route 3 & Interstate 93, Lincoln, New Hampshire

The resort has an indoor pool, jacuzzi, saunas and tennis courts. A map and table of distances is shown on the brochure verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.014

Welcome traveler to Olde Tavern Motel, Old Tavern Motel, Inc., Orleans, Cape Cod, Mass.

Text on the brochure reads "The Olde Tavern Hotel is built around the South Wing of the original Higgins' Tavern, operated from 1829 to 1861 by Capt. Simeon Higgins, one of the area's leading packet captains." A separate reservation blank has season and off-season rates written in ink.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.036

Hyannis Harborview Motel, 213 Ocean Street, Hyannis, Mass.

The brochure has photographs of the property amenities and a map. There is a separate reservation request form.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.037

Directions for using the White Sewing Machine and its attachments, manufactured by the White Sewing Machine Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Illustrations and instructions are given for different types of sewing. The back cover is missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316955

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.059

Jewelry craft supplies for making gemstone jewelry, catalog supplement, Sy Schweitzer & Co., Inc., P.O. Box 71, Gedney Station, White Plains, New York, undated

Charms, chains and other jewelry craft items are shown in the catalog. The catalog has a separate leaflet for Antimony Treasure Chests and a blank order form.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316965

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.017

Box label for shoe manufacturers machine twist, made exclusively for Moors Skilton & Co., shoefindings, 16 Perl Street, Boston, Mass., 1860s

The Moors Skilton manufactures shoemakers tools and supplies.

Date: 1860s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316967

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.029

Frank J. Barrett architectural collection

The collection consists of architectural drawings created by Frank J. Barrett throughout his life and career, personal and family papers, and photographic material. The earliest item is a drawing of the Paul Revere House in Boston, Mass., which dates from 1922, when Barrett was 10 years old. The bul...

Date: 1830-2009, predominant 1940-1969

Collection: Frank J. Barrett architectural collection

GUSN: 317012

Ref. Code: AR027

Architectural drawings

Series

Date: 1922-1973, predominant 1940-1969

Collection: Frank J. Barrett architectural collection

GUSN: 317038

Ref. Code: AR027.001

Personal and family papers

Series

Date: 1830-1999, predominant 1930-1959

Collection: Frank J. Barrett architectural collection

GUSN: 317039

Ref. Code: AR027.002

Photographic materials

Series

Date: 1912-2009, predominant 1930-1979

Collection: Frank J. Barrett architectural collection

GUSN: 317040

Ref. Code: AR027.003

AFWESPAC (Armed Forces, Western Pacific) building, plans

3 items; pencil on trace

Date: undated

Collection: Frank J. Barrett architectural collection

GUSN: 317041

Ref. Code: AR027.001.01

Bureau and Mirror #12371 and Bureau and Mirror #12137

Black-and-white photograph of two bureaus with attached mirrors of similar design. The first rectangular bureau has overhanging top; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement with top two drawers having projecting curved fronts; stiles formed of turned spiral twist columns; straight skirt; turned o...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314585

Ref. Code: CC010.005.234

Bureau and Mirror #12645 and Bureau #468

Black-and-white photograph of two bureaus, one with an attached mirror. First rectangular bureau has upper recessed compartment with two shallow drawers with round rosette pulls in one tier; stiles with ring turnings; overhanging top with ovolo corners; and a narrow backboard. Lower case of bureau h...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314586

Ref. Code: CC010.005.235

Dressing Table and Mirror #12339

Black-and-white photograph of a dresser with attached mirror. Dresser has oxbow front; overhanging top with glass cover; recessed compartment on top with oxbow front and one tier of three shallow drawers having round glass pulls; case below with five drawers with round glass pulls in a two-over-thre...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314587

Ref. Code: CC010.005.236

Dressing Table and Mirror #12339

Black-and-white photograph of dressing table with attached mirror. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has rectangular form; narrow backsplash with concave corners; overhanging top with molded edge; two sets of two shallow drawers with bail handles flanking a shallow center drawer; center dr...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314588

Ref. Code: CC010.005.237

Stool #12760 and Dressing Table and Mirror #12757

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314589

Ref. Code: CC010.005.238

Dressing Table and Mirror #13164

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314590

Ref. Code: CC010.005.239

Dressing Table #118, Bureau and Mirror #408, Bureau #216 and Toilet Mirror #153

Black-and-white photograph of dressing table with attached mirror, bureau with attached mirror, chest of drawers, and dressing glass. Bowfront dressing table has overhanging top; shallow backboard extending partially down sides; two drawers on either side of wide center drawers; bail handles; and ta...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314591

Ref. Code: CC010.005.240

Dressing Table and Mirror #4679

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314592

Ref. Code: CC010.005.241

Dressing Table and Mirror #13563 / 54632

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314593

Ref. Code: CC010.005.242

Dressing Table and Mirror #11970

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314594

Ref. Code: CC010.005.243

Dressing Table and Mirror #12341

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314595

Ref. Code: CC010.005.244

Dressing Table and Mirror #548

Black-and-white photograph of dressing table and attached mirror. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has bowed front; two drawers with curved fronts and bail handles on each side of shallow center drawer; tapered square legs and brass cuffs. Oval mirror frame is supported by two curved arms...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314596

Ref. Code: CC010.005.245

Dressing Table and Mirror #3232

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314597

Ref. Code: CC010.005.246

Dressing Table and Mirror #13199

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314598

Ref. Code: CC010.005.247

Dressing Table and Mirror #495 and Dressing Table and Mirror #117

Black-and-white photograph of two dressing tables with attached mirrors. First rectangular dressing table has shallow recessed compartment with two drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; one drawer on each side of shallower center drawer; and tapered reeded legs with turned ovoid feet. Rectang...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314599

Ref. Code: CC010.005.248

Chippendale-style Chest on Chest #13583 / 54693

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314600

Ref. Code: CC010.005.249

High Chest of Drawers #12791

Black-and-white photograph of high chest. William and Mary-style high chest of drawers has upper case with flat top; molded cornice; and five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement. Lower case has molded top lip; two deep and one shallow drawer in one tier; shaped skirt with high center arch; six l...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314601

Ref. Code: CC010.005.251

Bed #13112 A

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314602

Ref. Code: CC010.005.216

Chest of Drawers #13163

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 314603

Ref. Code: CC010.005.252

Hints for housewives, Old Dutch Cleanser, The Cudahy Packing Co., Omaha, Nebraska

The product cleans, scrubs, scours and polishes. Advice on cleaning objects in the kitchen, bathroom and parlor are provided for customers. A woman in Dutch dress cleans a platter in the cover image.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314606

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.034

Hersey Water Meters price list 1915, Hersey Manufacturing Co., corner E and 2nd Streets, South Boston, Mass.

Water meter models are described in detail for potential customers.

Date: 1915-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314608

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.023

Upressit Salt & Pepper Shakers, U.S. Metal Cap & Seal Co., New York, New York

The main feature of the shakers is "Snap the cap and the holes are cleared." The items are sold at Moton Boyd & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314610

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.047

Imperial Coffee Mill, kitchenware, location unknown

The item is eight pages of kitchenware taken from a larger unidentified catalog. Most of the items, such as turners and ladles, are intended for hotel kitchens. There is a kitchen trousseau which has a case of 68 pieces for newlyweds setting up a home. The cover item is the Imperial Coffee Mill. A J...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314611

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.048

Let's collect paper wieights, Edward J. Mazerski, 377 Portland Street, Cambridge, Mass.

The brochure describes the history of glass paperwieights and mentions the Sandwich Glass Company. A price list is included.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314617

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.047

Price list for Train, Dorr & Co., sole agents for Bradlee & Co., ship chandlery and a full line of sailmakers goods, 74 & 76 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass.

The business is an agent for Bradlee & Company, Philadelphia, which manufactures ship, dredging and quarry chains. They also have Boston Copper Paint and deal in Polhemus cotton duck and twine, cordage and anchors. They have wire for ships, guys and elevators. The business carries flags and bunting ...

Date: 1883-11-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314618

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.013

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