Historic New England

Unerring hands need this floating lamp, Dazor Floating Lamps, fluorescent and incandescent, Dazor Manufacturing Co., 4483 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, Missouri

This flexible lamp is distributed by B.L. Makepeace, Inc. at 387 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267690

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.039

Turntite, the screwless canopy, Service Electric Manufacturing Co., 564 Atlantic Avenue, near South Station, Boston, Mass.

The lighting fixtures are described with a price list to provide information to contractors.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267712

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.040

F.S.D. of Terrace Porch Cornice, etc., House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Nov. 27, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-27

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267692

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.069

Sleeping Porch Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267693

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.070

"Detail of Servants' Porch" Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 2-5, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-02 - 1929-12-05

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267694

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.071

F.S.D. of Main Cornice, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 2-6, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-02 - 1929-12-06

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267695

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.072

F.S.D. of Ell Cornice, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 3-6, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-03 - 1929-12-06

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267696

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.073

F.S.D. of Cornice for Wing, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 3-6, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-03 - 1929-12-06

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267697

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.074

Balustrade Details, Roof, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 5, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-05

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267698

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.075

"F.S.D. of Servant Porch Cornice", Drawing of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 5, 1929

Sheet Numer 49

Date: 1929-12-05

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267699

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.076

F.S.D. of Main Pediment, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 7, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267700

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.077

F.S.D. of Pediment Mouldings and F.S.D. of Cornice & Rake Mouldings, Stair Hall & Service Rm., Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 9, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-09

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267701

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.078

Detail of Pediment, Front Elevation, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 10, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-10

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267702

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.079

Main Staircase Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 17, 1929 and Feb. 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-11-26

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267703

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.080

Untitled details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 18, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-18

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267704

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.081

F.S.D. of Scroll on Landings & Gallery, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Dec. 21, 1929

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1929-12-21

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267705

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.082

Dormer Details, Third Floor North Elevation, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., November 1929 and Dec. 27, 1929

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1929

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267706

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.083

"Details of Pantry, Servants Hall & Rear Stair Hall", Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 5-7, 1930

Sheet Numer 59

Date: 1930-01-05 - 1930-01-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267707

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.084

F.S.D. of Closets, Drawers, Cupboards etc., Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 7, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-07

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267708

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.085

Serving Room Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 14-Mar. 20, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-14 - 1930-03-20

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267709

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.086

Fireplace Details, Main Hall & Library, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 15-22, 1930

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-15 - 1930-01-22

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267710

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.087

Details of Coat Room 1st Fl., Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 17, 1930 and Feb. 4, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-17 - 1930-02-04

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267711

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.088

Catalogue no. 3, Inland Glass Company, manufacturers illuminating glassware, Chicago, Illinois

Tinted, decorated and white glass lampshades for home interiors and commercial spaces are shown in the catalog. The products are available from George H. Wahn Co., distributors and jobbers of electrical supplies, 69-71 High Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267715

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.017

Sterling Silvered Glass Reflectors, catalog no. 25, Reflector & Illuminating Co., manufacturers and engineers, 565 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois

The products are "for show windows, show cases, wall cases, flood lighting, cove and general interior illumination." George H. Wahn Company at 69 High Street in Boston is the distributor.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267716

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.041

Lighting fixtures, catalog no. 18, Arvedon Bros., Inc., jobbers and manufactureres of electrical supplies, lighting fixtures and electrical glassware, 44-46 Portland Street, Boston, Mass.

The lamp and ceiling fixtures sold by the business are described in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267719

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.042

Exterior lighting equipment, Service Electric Manufacturing Co., 564 Atlantic Avenue, near South Station, Boston, Mass.

In addition to its own products the Service Electric Manufacturing Company will distribule a line of copper lanterns made by The Novelty Lamp & Shade Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267720

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.043

Air conditioning and refrigeration

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.001

Concrete and granite

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267722

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002

Doors and windows

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267723

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003

Fireproofing and waterproofing

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267724

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.004

Trade cards for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A woman holds a doll with her little girl at her feet in the card image. J. Tatarczyk deals in all brands of sewing machines including second hand machines. He sells Madame Demorest's Patterns.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267725

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.009

Trade card for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Boston, Mass., 1882

A wedding couple looks at a Domestic Sewing Machine in the card image. The name "S.D. Jones, Agent" is stamped on the bottom of the card.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267726

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.010

Trade cards for The White Sewing Machine, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

A young girl hides from a dog behind a screen in the card image. The text above the fireplace reads "The King of all Sewing Machines." The text below the image reads "Decorate your home with a White Sewing Machine." The verso of one card has a stamp reading "M.W. Parsons, dealer in all kinds of sewi...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.011

Your home deserves a Cox Kitchen, Cox Kitchens, Inc., 36 Bush Avenue, Port Chester, New York

The advantages of a Cox-designed kitchen are described for potential customers. A business reply card is attached inside the back cover.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267728

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.009

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Departing for a new home." A.A. March in Keene, New Hampshire is the agent for the Light-Running New Home Sewing Machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.012

Notable household specialties recipe book, Sidney Shepard & Co.

Aluminum kitchenware products are used to prepare eggs, cakes, pies and other dishes.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267732

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.001

Universal Bread Maker, made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Connecticut

Bread maker instructions are included with recipes. Food choppers, teapots, coffee percolators and cake makers are also described in the item. The products are available at the Jordan Marsh Company in Boston. The bread maker was awarded a gold medal at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267733

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.002

Home menus, what to serve and how to set and decorate a table, The Caloric Company, Janesville, Wisconsin

The Caloric Cook Stove is advertised through menus, recipes and festive table decorations. The cover title reads "Home menus and table decoration."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267734

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.003

Capehart, The Capehart, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana

Combination cabinet radio and record players made by Capehart are described with images and specifications. A separate letter from the dealer Charles W. Homeyer & Co., Inc., dated March 25, 1938, encourages potential customers to come in and hear the sound quality.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267736

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.001

Art gallery and fashion indicator, vol. 1, no. 6, published by Jordan, Marsh & Co., Washington, Summer & Avon Streets, Boston, Mass.

Advice on fashion, art, educational and literary topics is provided to readers along with Jordan Marsh catalog items for men, women and children.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267737

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.001

Radio frequency amplification, by J.M. Avery & M.L. Muhleman, The E.I. Co., 233 Fulton Street, New York, New York

How radio frequency amplification works and how to build compenents for a radio are described. Radio contruction kits published by the Consrad Company and other books in the Experimenter's Library series are advertised.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267739

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.002

Facts about Filene's, Wm. Filene's Sons Company, Washington and Winter Streets, Boston, Mass.

The history and services of the famous department store are described. Background on the Filene Co-operative Association is given with the training and benefits available to employees. Fred Bates illustrated the item dust jacket.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267738

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.002

Catalogue, fall of 1897 and winter of 1898, Nichols & Morse, clothiers, hatters and furnishers, 56 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, Mass.

The catalog has winter clothes, overcoats, hats, underwear and shirts for men and boys. A drawing of the business premises is on the front cover. Photographs of scenes in the Haverhill area are included such as the chain bridge crossing the Merrimack River, Whittier's birthplace and Garrison House.

Date: 1897-1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267740

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.003

Friendly clocks, The Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Connecticut

Images, descriptions and prices of clocks made by the Sessions Clock Co are included in the catalog. The item was mailed to Mrs. M.C. Whipple of Nahant, Mass., in October 1925.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267741

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.003

Fall styles, 1931, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has men's hats, ties, gloves and top coats and women's fur coats sold by the Company.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267742

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.004

Blodgett Signal Clock, Blodgett Bros. & Co.

Descriptions, specifications, and prices of and testimonials about signal clocks made by Blodgett are included in the catalog. The item is a reprint of an 1896 catalog that includes a history of the Blodgett Clock Company by David N. Rooney. The business was located at 383 Federal Street, Boston, Ma...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267743

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.004

Straw hats for men and women, summer 1928, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the inside of the back cover reads "Men's clothing, sport suits, linen knickers, topcoats, flannel trousers, agents for Burberrys of London."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267745

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.005

Illustrations of clocks, manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Co., American Reprints, St. Louis, Missouri

An 1881 Waterbury Clock Company catalog reproduction shows the syles available from the business. The item is a publication from American Reprints in St. Louis, Missouri.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267744

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.005

Perfection Cape, guaranteed rain-proof garment, manufactured only by Metropolitan Air Goods Co., Athol, Mass.

The garment's features for outdoorsmen are described. The brochure has a price list and an order form. A testimonial from Dixie Carroll, a former Boston Braves player, is included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267746

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.006

Seth Thomas Clocks, Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, Connecticut

Six chiming clocks are described in the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267747

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.006

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