Historic New England

1957 vegetable seed catalog, Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, Inc., West Springfield, Mass.

Therer are detailed tables for each vegetable with days to harvest, price, characteristics and general information. A vegetable planting guide is provided.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326800

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.029

Mahoney's Rocky Ledge Farm & Nursery, 242 Cambridge St., Route 3, Winchester, Mass.

A keyed map describes the layout of the nurseries with flowers, foliage, plants, Christmas trees and vegetables.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326801

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.030

Mahoney's Rocky Ledge Farm & Nursery, 1966-1967, 242 Cambridge St., Route 3, Winchester, Mass.

Sizes and prices accompany short descriptions of evergreens, shrubs, trees and roses.

Date: 1966-1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326803

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.031

Modern gardening III, Mahoney's Rocky Ledge Farm & Nursery, 242 Cambridge St., Route 3, Winchester, Mass.

Trees, shrubs, roses and evergreens are described for home landscaping with guides to planting them. An order form and graph paper are included in the catalog.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326804

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.032

Putney's 1955 garden book, Putney Nursery Inc., Putney, Vermont

The nursery carries ferns, orchids, herbs, vines, shrubs, evergreens, trees and fruit trees.

Date: 1955

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326805

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.033

Putney's 1956 garden book, Putney Nursery Inc., Putney, Vermont

The nursery carries ferns, orchids, herbs, vines, shrubs, evergreens, trees and fruit trees. There is a loose leaflet titled "What users say about Fertl-Cubes" available from the nursery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326807

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.034

For yards of happiness around the calendar, Hyde Bird Feeder Company, 56 Felton Street, Waltham, Mass.

The catalog has bird feeders, bird houses and lists shrubs and trees which attract birds. There is a separate combination order form and envelope. A leaflet describes an aluminum bird feeder and the importance of birds in cortrolling insects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326809

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.015

Corenco Fertilizers time tested for every purpose, Consolidated Rendering Company, 178 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass.

Different types of fertilizer products are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326811

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.035

Bonide spraying-dusting guide for vegetables, flowers, fruits, shrubs, shade trees, weeds, crabgrass, etc., Bonide Chemical Co., Utica, New York

The information is in table form with descriptions, insects, diseases, what to use and when to apply. Prevention tips are included and there is a dilution table for liquid insecticides.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326812

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.036

Horsford's annual list for spring planting, F.H. Horsford, Charlotte, Vermont

Plants and bulbs suitable for spring planting are described for customers.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326816

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.037

Flyers, lawn care products, O.M. Scott & Sons, Marysville, Ohio

"Now a helpful winter program for your lawn" describes crabgrass and turf builder products. The item verso lists dealers in Essex and Middlesex counties."5000 seeds in each pile!" describes three types of grass seed for your lawn. "Spring lawning is fun and easy with a Scotts Spreader!" describes th...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326826

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.003

Walpole fencing, Walpole Woodworkers, Inc., Walpole, Mass.

Different styles of fencing are described for customers. The business also makes furniture and lanterns.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326827

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.009

Shellac, how to use it, Shellac Information Bureau of the American Bleached Shellac Manufacturers Association, Inc., 65 Pine Street, New York, New York

The booklet covers shellac application on new floors, old floors, furniture finishing, walls and woodwork.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326828

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.015

Build it with TECO wood fasteners, TECO, 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Drawings describe the use of the fasteners in yard sheds, shelters and landscape containers.

Date: 1979

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326832

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.026

Tone-n-Tique wood tone, C.H. Tripp Company, P.O. Box 2261, La Jolla, California

The business manufactures a wood finish called the Tone-n-Tique for interior decoration on such surfaces as furniture, cabinets and molding.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326834

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.016

Tone-n-Tique for easy-does-it antiquing, C.H. Tripp Company, P.O. Box 2261, La Jolla, California

The Tone-n-Tique process is described with color samples in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.017

New ideas in wood finishing, by Monsanto Chemical Company, Consumer Products Division, St. Louis, Missouri

Monsanto manufactures Rez products for interior and exterior use. Color samples are provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326847

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.018

Craftsman's wood and woodworking materials, catalog no. 23, Craftsman Wood Service Co., Chicago, Illinois

The catalog has lumber, fancy woods, woodworking tools, inlays, brackets and other hardware. There is a loose combination order form and envelope in the item.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326850

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.019

1000 uses for Douglas fir plywood, Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tacoma, Washington

The manufacture of Douglas fir plywood is described for potential customers. Plywood can be used in house and commercial building construction, industrial and transportation applications and equipment uses.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326851

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.013

Where to use Douglas fir lumber, West Coast Lumbermen's Association, 1410 S.W. Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon

The many uses of Douglas fir in construction, industry and manufacturing are described in the item. Douglas fir is available from Lexington Lumber Corporation, Lexington, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326853

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.014

Sawdust trails, a student's digest of logging and lumber manufacturing in the Douglas fir region, published by West Coast Lumbermen's Association, 364 Stuart Building, Seattle, Washington

The process of harvesting trees, manufacturing lumber and replanting trees is described in the item. Douglas fir is available from Lexington Lumber Corporation, Lexington, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326855

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.015

Cohasset Colonials, a new idea in the old tradition, authentic reproductions of colonial furniture, Cohasset, Mass.

Furniture pieces are described with the location of the original piece. Text in the brochure refers to the kits as "Hagerty Cohasset Colonial kits." The kits are for sale by James Bliss & Co., Inc., 220 State Street, Boston, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326856

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.122

Friendly home ideas, featuring the products of the Western pine mills, Western Pine Association, Yeon Bldg., Portland, Oregon

1 booklet, 23 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 7 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.016

Maynard S. Renner house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for Maynard S. Renner in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #506) including three elevations, three plans, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Vincent K. Cates was the builder. Drawings depict a two-story half Cape Cod-style house with shi...

Date: 1936, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326859

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.506

Maynard S. Renner house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for Maynard S. Renner in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #506) including three elevations, three plans, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Vincent K. Cates was the builder. Drawings depict a two-story half Cape Codl-style house with sh...

Date: 1936

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 326861

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.506.1542

Maurice A. Dunlavy (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of eighteen architectural drawings of house for builder Maurice A. Dunlavy (commission #345) including eight elevations, five plans, one plot plan, and four framing plans. No drawings are dated; several are signed "R B Wills." Location is not known. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Reviv...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327194

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.345

Chester S. Patten (builder) house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for builder Chester S. Patten in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #346) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, and one detail. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with a slate roof and...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327195

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.346

George Sullivan house, Belmont, Mass.

One detail drawing of a living room mantel in house for George Sullivan in Belmont, Massachusetts (commission #347) . Drawing is not signed or dated.

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327196

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.347

Angus McDonald house, unidentified location

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for Angus McDonald (commission #348 including seven elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and three details. Two drawings are dated; two are signed "Royal Barry Wills" or "R B Wills." Location is not known. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-...

Date: 1933

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327201

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.348

E. Carlisle Baker house, Brookline, Mass.

Set of forty-five architectural drawings of house for E. Carlisle Baker in Brookline, Massachusetts (commission #350) including four elevations, five plans, two framing plans, one plot plan, two cross sections, three landscape plans, and twenty-eight details. Many details are dated; many are also si...

Date: 1933

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327202

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.350

Robert Abbott house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of twenty-nine architectural drawings of house for Robert Abbott in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #357) including three elevations, three plans, five framing plans, two cross sections, one plot plan, and fifteen details. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story C...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327203

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.357

101,000 home owners can't be wrong! You'll be right too, when you select Masonite exterior products, Masonite Corporation, 111 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

The exterior products highlighted are Shadowvent Siding, Panelgroove, Ridgeline, Ridgegroove and Tempered Presdwood. There is a loose letterhead sheet which describes Masonite Presdwood as an all-wood product.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327205

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.028

New fashions in home decor featuring Masonite panels, by Maxine Livingston, Masonite Corporation, Masonite Building, 29 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Masonite Royalcote wood-grained panels are shown in various interior home settings. Design, Service, Counsel Centers are promoted for the planning of home projects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327206

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.029

Fences of distinctive design, Masonite Corporation, Masonite Building, 29 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Fence styles are described with drawings and dimensions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327231

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.010

Woman's Day Masonite vacation cabin, Masonite Corporation, Masonite Building, 29 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Floor plans and photographs provide details for a chalet style vacation home constructed with Masonite panels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327232

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.162

Sew-door, a place to use and store your portable sewing machine, Masonite Corporation, Masonite Building, 29 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Drawings provide the details for a fold-up sewing work space that can be attached to the inside of a closet door.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327234

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.035

Christmas decorations, 18 different ideas for Yuletime decorating, Masonite Corporation, 111 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Decorations for the living room, entranceway, front yard or roof are described for potential customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327235

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.037

It's fun to do your own furniture finishing with Minwax Flat Finish, the complete stainwax finish, The Minwax Company, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York

Directions on how to apply the finish with descriptions of the colors are provided for customers. The product is available from Harth's Hardware, 245 Main Street, Huntington, New York.

Date: 1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327236

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.019

Minwax the modern wood finish for floors, paneling and trim, The Minwax Company, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York

The features and advantages of the finish are described for customers. The product is available from Harth's Hardware, 245 Main Street, Huntington, New York.

Date: 1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327242

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.020

Minwax wood finish flat finish, the original penetrative stainwax finish for floors, trim, paneling, furniture, Minwax Company, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York

Color samples and application directions are provided for customers.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327243

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.021

Minwax, manufacturers of wood finishes, waxes and waterproofing products, 60-72 Oak Street, Delawanna Station, Clifton, New Jersey

The envelope contains five items: 1)Letterhead which describes Minwax products. 2)Minwax antique oil finish brochure. 3)Minwax patio sealer card. 4)Wood finishing brochure. 5)Minwax wood finish brochure.

Date: 1969

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327244

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.022

Look, here's new luxury for walls and ceilings with pre-pasted Bolta-Wall vinyl tile, just wet the back! So easy to do-it-yourself! a product of Bolta Products, a division of the General Tire & Rubber Co., Lawrence, Mass.

The features and advantages of the wall tiles are described for customers. The product is available from Post Products, Inc., 253 Auburn Street, Auburndale, Mass.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327245

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.030

It's easier to hang! 24-inch pre-trimmed Wall-Tex fabric wall coverings, Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

Application directions are provided for customers in the brochure. The product is available from B. & D. Wallpaper Company, 2164 Washington Street, Roxbury, Mass.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327248

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.031

Decorate with Wall-Tex for lasting beauty, matching fabrics too! Manufactured by Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

The brochure describes coordinated draperies, slip covers and bedspreads which can be used with Wall-Tex.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327249

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.032

Bontex scrubbable, non-fading window shades, stay bright and beautiful longer, Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

The window shades are sunproof, weatherproof and waterproof and can be coordinated with draperies and curtains. The shades can be purchased at Mohawk Venetian Blind Co., 207 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327253

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.014

Joseph P. Lane house, Waltham, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Joseph P. Lane in Waltham, Massachusetts (commission #351) including three elevations, one plan, one plot plan, one framing plan and two details. One drawing is dated 1938 and depicts a later alteration to the front door. Drawings depict a one-stor...

Date: 1933

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327250

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.351

Edmund C. McLaughlin (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for builder Edmund C. McLaughlin (commission #359) including four elevations, three plans, and one plot plan. No drawings are dated or signed. Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a shingled exterior; garag...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327251

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.359

Dorothy Kohl house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Dorothy Kohl in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #361) including four elevations, three plans, three heating plans, and one detail. Heating plans are signed "NH&J." No other drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-styl...

Date: 1933, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327252

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.361

Here's how you can install Beauty Bonded Formica in a kitchen, in a bathroom, on a table top and all around the house, Formica Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio

The versaitility of Formica is demonstrated in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 327258

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.043

Robert Abbott house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings for alterations to house for Robert Abbott in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #357-A) including elevations and plans. Two drawings are dated and initialed by draftsperson. Drawings depict kitchen alterations to house dated 1949 and living room alterations...

Date: 1944-1959

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 327257

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.357-A

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