Historic New England

Trade card, Willard N. Chamberlain, receiver of Nelson Morris & Co's western dressed beef, 115-125 Clinon Street, Boston, Mass.

Chamberlain deals in wholesale beef, mutton, lamb, veal, butts and pork loins. A little girl is holding knitting needles and dressed in early 19th century costume. The caption reads "Don't I look like grandma?"

Date: ca. 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.010

Wrought iron things, Ye Iron Shoppe, 472 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The business makes plaques, andirons, candlestick holders, lanterns and other objects. The business is a subdision of the E.T. Ryan Iron Works, Inc., office and shops at 9-29 Braintree Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326151

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.007

Catalog of gifts, jewelry and silver, 70th anniversary issue, Daniel Low & Co., Salem, Mass.

The catalog is divided into sections such as "Gifts for Men," "Gifts for Women," "Gifts for the Home" and jewelry for men and women.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326160

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003.019

Unpainted furniture, George E. Kimball & Son Co., Summer Street, Hingham Harbor, Mass.

The catalog is promoted as a tool for furniture stores to increase their sales. There is a color harmony chart for salespersons.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326161

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.119

Catalogue no. 11, J.W. Bailey & Sons Co., wood mantels interior and exterior finish in stock and to order, 14 Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass.

Mantel styles are displayed in the catalog. The business also does custom work, stair work and manufactures other pieces such as posts, balusters and columns. There is a separate price list for this catalog. A separate leaflet titled "Bulletin no. 12" describes Washington and colonial columns. The c...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326163

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.042

Trade card, The Meyer Sniffen Co., Ltd. invite your inspection of their plumbing appliances at the new show room, 180 Devonshire Street, John Hancock Building, Boston, Mass.

A handwritten note on the card verso, dated November 19, 1892, states there are too many plumbing companies.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.026.03.01.020

Carpenters, what do you want? steady work, good pay, good prices, eight hours a day, and decent treatment? Wells Memorial Hall, 987 Washington Street, Monday evening, April 15th

The card is an invitation to carpenters to attend a union organizing meeting. P.J. McGuire, an early labor organizer, is listed on the card as is Harry Lloyd of Union 33. Music was provided by the Lyceum Orchestra. The card verso has an appeal to carpenters and joiners to consider their circumstance...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326179

Ref. Code: EP001.01.026.01.01.018

Century Log Cabins, Century Wood Preserving Company, Park Square Building, Boston, Mass.

The cabins are advertised as weather-tight and the logs are treated to protect against decay and wood-boring insects. The Company plant is in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326181

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.158

Supplementary catalogue, Anderson & Dickey architectural wood turning and spiral moulding, No. 41 Bristol Street, near Dover, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has balusters and a few mantels for customers to consider.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326187

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.017

Wentworth Hall, Jackson, New Hampshire

Buildings, cottages and vistas are described for potential visitors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.032

Wentworth Hall and cottages, M.C. Wentworth, proprietor, Jackson, New Hampshire

The property and the notable sights in the area are described. A map, golf course and floor plans of resort buildings are included on the back pages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326192

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.033

Wentworth Hall, Jackson, White Mountains, New Hampshire

Guests enjoy the property features described in the booklet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326194

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.034

Ripolin, an imported enamel paint, colonial series for architects no. 13, J.A. & W. Bird & Co., distributors for North America, 88 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a photograph and architectural drawing of the mantel in the dining room of the "Octagon" in Washington, D.C. The calendar is for January 1917.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326195

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.137

Entertainment complimentary to the Hon. Benjamin Seaver, bill of fare, Tremont House, December 31, 1849

Item

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326211

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.027

Ripolin, an imported enamel paint, colonial series for architects no. 19, J.A. & W. Bird & Co., distributors for North America, 88 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a photograph and architectural drawing of the facade and front porch of the Jeremiah Lee House at Marblehead, Mass. There is a calendar for July 1917.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326215

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.138

Ripolin, an imported enamel paint, colonial series for architects no. 20, J.A. & W. Bird & Co., distributors for North America, 88 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a photograph and architectural drawing of a stairs, door and cornice, third floor, of the Nichols House at Salem, Mass. There is a map for August 1917.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326227

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.139

Letterhead, George Armenis Company, importers and wholesalers of Greek black olives, calamata black olives, green olives, oil cured black olives, olive oil, origano, 10 Lewis Street, Boston, Mass.

There is a separate trade card and label for the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326228

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.04.029

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, undated

Walker & Nelson, dealers in paints and oils, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, are agents for the Beymer White Lead. A couple sit together under an umbrella at the seashore in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326230

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.044

Emerson, formerly Monroe, College of Oratory 1892-93, corner Tremont and Berkeley Streets, Boston, Mass.

The course work is described with lists of faculty and students. The school is located in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Date: 1892-1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326287

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.024

Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

This collection contains photographs of antiques bought and sold by Katrina Kipper of Accord, Massachusetts. The materials date from circa 1920 - 1950. The images provide access to a wide array of antiques and decorative arts, including portraits, glassware, tables, beds, chairs, cabinets, mirrors,...

Date: circa 1920-1950

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326293

Ref. Code: PC070

Phonograph records from The Boston Music Co., 116-122 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The store carries sheet music, musical instruments, record albums, recording machines, radios and cabinets. The storefront can be seen in the item image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.013

Fundamentals of skiing, by Edward F. Little and John A. Clark, LCG Publishing Co., Hanover, New Hampshire

The coach of the Dartmouth Ski Team gives basic instruction in learning to ski with a glossary and index.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326304

Ref. Code: EP001.01.109.01.02.003

Exciting new choice in diapering recyclable disposables or reusable cotton, Dydee Diaper Service, 137 Welles Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The packet has a brochure describing the Dydee service, a welcome home sheet, a pamphlet titled "Diapering Digest," four issues (May, June, July, November 1996) of "Bottoms Up" a monthly newsletter for parents from the service and a small tube of Aquaphor healing ointment.

Date: 1996

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326318

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.033

Circular, improved piece dyeing machine, manufactured by A. Hopkins & Co., Bridgeton, Rhode Island

Machines for the coloring and burr dyeing of piece goods are described with dimensions and prices. The business has an office in Providence at 75 Westminster Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326320

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.032

Beds, bedposts, and bedframes

12 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326337

Ref. Code: PC070.02

Desks

38 photograhs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326338

Ref. Code: PC070.03

Desks

45 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326339

Ref. Code: PC070.04

Sofas and Chairs

45 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326340

Ref. Code: PC070.05

Sideboards

Three photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326341

Ref. Code: PC070.06

Portraits and Paintings

47 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326342

Ref. Code: PC070.07

Tables

38 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326343

Ref. Code: PC070.08

Tables and Chests

38 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326344

Ref. Code: PC070.09

Tables and Chests

13 photographs, delivered in an envelope to Harry E. Chanow of Boston, Massachusetts

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326345

Ref. Code: PC070.10

Chests and Cabinets

39 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326346

Ref. Code: PC070.11

Mirrors

29 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326347

Ref. Code: PC070.12

Lighting

Four photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326348

Ref. Code: PC070.13

China, Ceramics, and Decorative Objects

56 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326349

Ref. Code: PC070.14

China, Ceramics, Glass, and Decorative Objects

56 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326350

Ref. Code: PC070.15

Clocks

14 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326351

Ref. Code: PC070.16

Home Interiors

39 photographs and three sketches

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326352

Ref. Code: PC070.17

Home Exteriors

5 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326353

Ref. Code: PC070.18

How to iron plain and fancy things easier, quicker, better with the Kenmore Ironer, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Instructions with photographs describe how to iron clothing and household items. There is a separate "Parts list for Kenmore Ironer Models 110.513640, 110.513650."

Date: 1951

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.079