Historic New England

Martin Senour Neu-tone Flat Wall Oil Paint, 2520 Quarry Street, Chicago, Illinois

The paint has been used in homes, churches, hotels, schools, hospitals and offices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.025

Color companion for architects, builders and painters, Lucas Tinted Gloss paint, John Lucas & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Each color sample lists parts of the building exteriors the paint is appropriate for and the corresponding paint numbers.

Date: 1910-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324477

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.113

Circular, Charles Richardson & Co., manufacturers and dealers in paints, oils, varnishes and painters' supplies, 85 & 89 Oliver Street, corner High, Boston, Mass.

The brands and types of paint sold by Richardson are listed in the circular. Awards won by the vendors are also included. Richardson carries paint from F.W. Gerdes & Brother, Pittsburgh, who won a medal from the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Exhibition in 1881.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324479

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.027

Cherry Meadow Gardens 1933, Olive Belches, Framingham Center, Mass.

The business performs garden consulting, creation and grows annual and perennial flower plants.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324483

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.024

Catalogue of Green's Nursery Co., spring 1896, Rochester, New York

The catalog has a price list and order form for customers.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324485

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.025

Primo Art Garden Furniture, catalog 28, Primo Art Studios, 891 No. Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Urns, statues, benches and other pieces are cast in stone. There is a price list and order form attached to the inside of the back cover. A separate general letter to customers is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324487

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.014

Trade card for Hinds' Radical Corn Remover, prepared only by A.S. Hinds, pharmacist, Portland, Maine

A pig carries an uprooted corn stalk in the card illustration. The product removes hard or soft corns, bunions, calluses, warts and moles.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324494

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.045

Trade card, grown with Williams, Clark & Co.'s high grade bone fertilizers, New York, New York

Boy and girl sheaves of wheat illustrate the product.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.012

American Seal Ready Mixed Paints for inside or outside use, manufactured by Troy Paint and Color Works, Troy, New York

Tips for selecting and applying the paint are provided. The seal on the verso has the name "William Connor." An "Uncle Sam" figure carries a paint pail in the cover image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324499

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.117

Modene Custombilt House Paint, Modene Paint Service, Frank Bownes Company, Chelsea, Mass.

The advantages of using the paint are described with directions for application.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324501

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.098

Tintz the velvet gloss for walls and woodwork, Modene Paint Service, Frank Bownes Company, Chelsea, Mass.

Suggestions for applying the paint to different surfaces are provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324502

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.099

Treatise on paints, such as are used in the preservation and embellishment of houses, and more especially their interior walls and wooden work : together with a full discussion of the colours & ingredients which assure the permanence of those things to be painted, while pleasing the perception of discriminating persons, and introduced by a philosophical consideration of the nature of colour and its effect upon the mind of man, distributed by Williamsburg Craftsmen, Inc. at their Craft House off Francis Street, in the yard of the Williamsburg Inn, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Background on the development of paints used in Colonial Williamsburg buildings is provided with a list of department stores which carry the approved paints. Jordan Marsh is the distributor in Boston.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.026

Brochure, Willowbrook Tavern at New Ipswich, New Hampshire

The tavern has guest accomodations and is convenient to the Fitchburg Railway station. A map on the verso has the location. A loose card states the facility is open from May 28, 1938.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.016

Brochure, Sawyer Tavern, Keene, New Hampshire

The tavern offers golf privileges as well as food and accomodations. Text inside the brochure reads "The latch string is always out."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.017

Brochure, Sawyer Tavern, Keene, New Hampshire

The tavern offers golf privileges as well as dinners and accomodations. Travelers are told to look for the stagecoach in the yard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.018

Letterhead, Stoneleigh Manor, Rye Beach, New Hampshire

The letterhead and a small folded card describe the Stoneleigh Manor property for potential guests.

Date: 1925-06-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.019

Manuscripts

This subseries consists of materials relating to some of the books written by Royal Barry Wills or Royal Barry Wills Associates. Materials include typed manuscripts and drafts, handwritten drafts, illustrations, sketches, correspondence, mock-ups, and camera-ready mechanicals. The publications in...

Date: 1940-1993, undated

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

GUSN: 325614

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01

Presentations and Speeches, 1958-2010, undated

Seven folders conatining presentations and speeches by Royal Barry Wills, Merton Barrows, Robert Minot, and Richard Wills.

Date: 1958-2010

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

GUSN: 325615

Ref. Code: AR029.02.02

Awards and Trophies, 1982-2008

Awards and Trophies, 1932-1982

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

GUSN: 325616

Ref. Code: AR029.02.03

Brochure, Bleak House, Peterborough, New Hampshire

The facilities and features of Bleak House and Peterborough are described for potential guests.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325618

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.020

"Houses for Good Living"

Hardbound copy of "Houses for Good Living" by Royal Barry Wills, published in 1940 by Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc. Numerous loose items have been inserted throughout the volume including: a typed manuscript of the foreward and first five chapters; original prints of most of the black-and-...

Date: 1940

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

GUSN: 325617

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.01

"Better Houses for Budgeteers"

Nine matted renderings used in the book "Better Houses for Budgeteers" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1941 by Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc. Renderings include those shown on pages 32, 33, 34, 36, 49, 55, 57, 69, and 84. Two renderings are signed by Royal Barry Wills and o...

Date: 1941

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

GUSN: 325620

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.02

Postcard, Appleton Inn, New ipswich, New Hampshire

The fold out postcard has a photo of the property exterior, a map and photos of the 105 year old parlor wallpaper. The postcard has an April 1912 postmark.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325621

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.021

Envelope, Howard, Robinson Co., dealers in groceries, hardware, dry goods, footwear and stationery, Jackson, New Hampshire

People stand in front of the general store in Jackson, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.006

Flyer for Mt. Crotched Country Club, Old Post Road, Francestown, New Hampshire

The club occupies the Gibson Tavern building and offers various sports such as hunting, fishing, golf and skiing. Directions and train service from Boston are described. Text on the flyer reads "The original Gibson Tavern building in 1800."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.031

Christmas suggestions for every member of the family, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

Gift suggestions are listed for women, men and children. A directory of merchandise is given which indicates the building and floor locations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325624

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.040

Brochure, Stoneleigh Manor, the house beautiful, Rye Beach, New Hampshire

The features and amenities of the resort are described. Text in the brochure reads "The hotel is four years old and was constructed at a cost of nearly a million dollars."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325625

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.022

Summer resorts, Randolph, Vermont

The resorts described are the Randolph Inn, The Manchester, Randolph House, The Maplewood, Wayside Farm, The Old Homestead and the residence of Luke Parish, an old colonial house advertised as a gentleman's summer residence. There are photographs of all the properties.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325628

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.030

Trade card, Boston Coach Axle Oil for use on carriages, cabs and buggies, Boston Coach Axle Oil, location unknown, undated

Reasons for using the lubricating oil are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.017

Trade card, Samuel Walker & Co., manufacturers of and dealers in oil and lubricating oils, Boston Standard Oil, No. 33 India Street, Boston, Mass.

The name "Boston Standard Oil" is also on the card. walker carries kerosene, mecca, paraffine, spindle, sperm, lard and petroleum fluid.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325630

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.018

Trade card, Means, Palmer & Co., dealers in kerosene, sperm, lard and whale oils, Nos. 126 & 128 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries Elaine and neatsfoot oils, starch, soaps, soda ash and candles of all kinds. Means is the successor to B. Dickerman, Jr. & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325631

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.019

Trade card, Gould & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in paints, oils & varnishes, 69 & 71 Union Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries copal and shellac varnishes, John Lucas greens, John L. Whiting paint and varnish brushes and Gould's sperm-lubricating oil.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325632

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.042

Trade card, A.L. Cutler & Co., manufactureres of copal varnishes, importers and dealers in paints, oils, colors, etc., No. 43 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Varnish and paint for coaches, carriages, houses, furniture and cabinet finishing is described inside the card. There is a price list inside the back cover. An illustration of the factory on Island Street, Roxbury is on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.043

Trade card, Edward E. Burnham & Co., wholesale dealers in and packers of fresh, dry and pickled fish, Brown's Wharf, Commercial Street, Gloucester, Mass.

Burnham also deals in ship stores and fishermen's outfits.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325634

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.039

The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

This collection consists of over five hundred tintype portraits purchased by Dr. Diana Korzenik at flea markets in New England. It contains over two hundred large (whole plate or mammoth) tintypes (Series I-IV, VIII). Most of these are loose plates. Over 40 are framed or mounted, although not all fr...

Date: 1856-1920, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325646

Ref. Code: PC068

Chelsea, Mass. Glass Plate Negative Collection, 1906-1910

These 13 glass plate negatives are photographs from Chelsea, Mass., from 1906 to 1910, taken by an unidentified photographer. They include a photo of the Town Hall (construction still visible), Chelsea High School, the Armory, the Universalist Church (one shot of the exterior and three shots of the ...

Date: 1906-1910

Collection: Chelsea, Mass. Glass Plate Negative Collection, 1906-1910

GUSN: 325647

Ref. Code: PC069

Perkins Fancy Heavy Waxed Paper for picnics, parties, fruit baskets, American Tissue Mills, Holyoke, Mass.

The folder has five sheets of printed wax paper, two with a nautical design, two with a dutch female figure and one with flowers. The folder originally contained 25 sheets, 11 x13. Two women and a man sit around an umbrella-covered table with sandwiches and drinks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325673

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.045

Cooley's no. 12 catalogue, 34 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass.

The store carries vases, porcelain, dinnerware and paint which customers can use to decorate the pieces. The business was formerly Boston China Decorating Works which was established in 1860. There is an illustration of the building and storefront on the item cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325674

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.011

Dustless concrete floors, by L.C. Wason, National Association of Cement Users, Detroit, Michigan

The pamphlet is a revised paper delivered before the National Association of Cement Users in December 1910. Wason is president of Aberthaw Construction Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325679

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.018

Brochure, Elmwood by the Merrimac, Boscawen, New Hampshire

The property is described as a colonial house, stage tavern and the birthplace of New Hampshire Governor Moody Currier. The front hall wallpaper has been on over one hundred years. Points of interest and daytrips are listed on the back of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.023

Brochure, Elmwood by the Merrimac, Boscawen, New Hampshire

The property is described as a newly renovated family hotel with tennis and lawn sports.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.024

Advertisement, muffs and tippets for sale at Davis Whitman's shop, No. 26 Cheap-Side, Hanover-Street, Boston, Mass.

The shop has sable tips, bear, elt, genet, fox, racoon, and pole cat among the offerings to the public.

Date: 1804

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325684

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.01.008

Advertisement, Pond's Clothing Store, 10 & 12 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Text at the top of the item reads "Pond & Co., Blue Store, Clothing."

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.010

Pamphlet, Rochester Lamp is unequaled and is the only lamp absolutely perfect, manufactured by Edward Miller & Co., 10 & 12 College Place, 66 Park Place, New York, New York

The features and advantages of the Rochester Lamp, a central draft lamp, are described. The item verso has an illustration and specifications for Rochester Piano and Vase Lamps. There are numerous testimonials from satisfied customers including Henry Ward Beecher and Buffalo Bill Cody. The Boston st...

Date: 1889-10-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325689

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.01.008

Kings Highway Brand, Cape Cod Cranberries: Hall & Cole Distributors Boston, Mass. label

Fruit crate label advertising cranberries showing a cranberry bog along Kings Highway within an oval.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323694

Ref. Code: MS028.01.005.009

Waterville Inn, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

The property offers year around leisure activities. Text on the front cover reads, "In the heart of the White Mountains."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323700

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.015

Trade card, International Typographical Union, Lynn Typographical Union No. 120, Lynn, Mass.

The card has funds paid for member pensions, mortuary benefits and trade education. There is an image of the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The card verso has a 1932 calendar. Text on the verso reads "Average life of printers increased from 28 to 59 years" and "First organization...

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323705

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.031

Evans, shoes, L.B. Evans' Son Company, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, Mass.

The business manufactures men's and women's slippers, men's sandals and espadrilles for men and women. A separate price list, dated January 1, 1988, is included.

Date: 1988

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323708

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.014

Evans, men's, L.B. Evans' Son Company, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, Mass.

Men's shoe styles are described in the catalog. The business was created in 1804. A separate price list, dated February 1, 1989, is included. The catalog was shot on location at Deershorn Manor, South Lancaster, Massachusetts.

Date: 1989

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323709

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.015

Price list, Waverly Heating Supply Co., 52-54 Union Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a price list of New Acme Wood Circulators, King Box Wood Stoves and Jemco wood airtight stoves. There is a separate envelope.

Date: 1953-07-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323710

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.02.009

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