Historic New England

Donald Adams house, Worcester, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Donald Adams in Worcester, Massachusetts (commission #278) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and two details. No drawings are signed; one is dated. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with slate roof and ...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326680

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.278

Maurice A. Dunlavy house, Brookline, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Maurice A. Dunlavy in Brookline, Massachusetts (commission #279) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, plot plan, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with slate roo...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326686

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.279

A. D. Jonah house, Newton, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for A. D. Jonah in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #282) including four elevations, three plans, and two framing plans. No drawings are signed or dated. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with slate roof and a brick, board, and stuc...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326703

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.282

Georgina Flattery house, Brookline, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Georgina Flattery in Brookline, Massachusetts (commission #283) including four elevations, four plans, plot plan, and two framing plans. No drawings are signed or dated. Maurice A. Dunlavy was the builder. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-s...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326713

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.283

Standardized interior woodwork, Angel Novelty Co., Broad Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

The business manufactures such items as kitchen and medicine cabinets, furniture, drawer cases and bookcase colonnades.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326732

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.018

Home of Christmas bargains, Spiegel, May, Stern Co., 1061-1101 W. 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois

The business offers a variety of merchandise for Christmas gifts such as jewelry, toys, housewares and furniture.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326746

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.037

How to set flagstone yourself, Picariello, Boston Street, Middleton, Mass.

Instructions for setting flagstone on a concrete base, as stepping stones and in sand.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326754

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.011

Harry Quint Greenhouses in metropolitan Boston and vicinity,1585 Centre Street, Newton Highlands, Mass.

The brochure has mulches for the fall and descriptions of tulips for the spring. The front cover has photographs of the greenhouses in Newton and the florist shop in Boston.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326758

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.026

6 upkeep problems about the country home, Gravely Motor Plow and Cultivator Company, manufacturers, Dunbar, West Virginia

The business makes tractors, mowers and snow plows for country residences with lawns, gardens and fields. Gravely New England, Inc. is located at 55 Hall Street, Brockton, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326768

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.005

America's most divesified line of rotary tillage equipment, Milwaukee Equipment Mfg. Co., South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The tillers have plug-in attachments that increase the versatility of the equipment for different needs such as spraying, lawn mowing and snow plowing. The tillers can be purchased at J.M. Hackett, engines, pumps, irrigation in North Hanover, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326795

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.006

Lawns, for quality seed to start a better lawn, Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, Inc., West Springfield, Mass.

The brochure describes different types of lawn grass and provides tips for establishing and maintaining a lawn.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326797

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.001

Lawns, Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, Inc., West Springfield, Mass.

The brochure describes different types of lawn grass and provides tips for establishing and maintaining a lawn.

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326799

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.002

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

Paul F. Wanless house, Springfield, Ill.

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Paul F. Wanless in Springfield, Massachusetts (commission #1542) including two plans and three presentation renderings. One rendering is an original in colored pencil on trace; two are photocopies of other drawings which vary slightly in design. Render...

Date: 1955

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

GUSN: 326864

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1542

Harry Johnson house, unidentified location

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for Harry Johnson (commission #284) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and one detail. No drawings are signed or dated. Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with slate hip roof and a whitew...

Date: 1930, undated

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

GUSN: 326868

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.284

Ivan Hamm (builder) house, unidentified location

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for builder Ivan Hamm (commission #285) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and four details. No drawings are signed; two are dated. Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house with tower, slate ...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326873

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.285

J. Paul Hoag house, Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for J. Paul Hoag in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts (commission #286) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and six details. Four drawings are dated; five are signed "RBW." Drawings depict a two-story Tudor Revival-style house wit...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326895

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.286

Alban F. Rosene (developer) house, unidentified location

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for builder Alban F. Rosene (commission #287) including four elevations, three plans, two framing plans, and one detail. One drawing is dated and signed "RBW." Location is unknown. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a shingled ...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 326897

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.287

Joseph Congdon house, Newton, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Joseph Congdon in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #289) including four elevations, three plans, and two framing plans. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Georgian Revival-style house with a slate hip roof and a brick, cla...

Date: ca. 1930, undated

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

GUSN: 326900

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.289

William Henry McAdams house, Newton, Mass.

Set of twenty-five architectural drawings of house for William Henry McAdams in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #294) including four elevations, three plans, three framing plans, plot plan, and ten details. No drawings are dated or signed. A sketch and three blueprints of plans are also present. ...

Date: 1931

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

GUSN: 326904

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.294

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

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