Historic New England

Announcing the new and exciting Dayna lighting fixtures, Dayna Lighting, Inc., division of Progress Manufacturing Co., Inc., 507 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The fixtures are designed by Melanie Kahane and hand crafted in Europe. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 31-F-2."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314874

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004.049

American cut glass of the brilliant period, a catalogue reprint of the 1880's with price list and pattern key as originally published by The Mount Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Mass., together with old factory photographs of the Mount Washington Burmese Glass, with introduction by Robert Bryden, Leonard E. Padgett, 9308 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Maryland

A chronology of the Mount Washington Glass Works is provided. Robert Bryden is the manager of the Pairpont Glass Company in Sagamore, Massachusetts.

Date: 1976

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314877

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.009

Tuttle & Clark, manufacturers and importers harness, horse clothing, saddlery and turf goods, Detroit, Michigan

Harnesses, saddles, stable supplies and jockey and sulky clothing are carried by the business. Horse ailments and medicines are described in the catalog. A separate price list is dated April 15, 1897.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314883

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.056

Kittinger Furniture, a study in photographs, catalog no. 80, Kittinger Company, Buffalo, New York

Kittinger cabinets, bedroom and dining sets, upholstery and Colonial Williamsburg reproductions are described in the catalog. A separate price list is dated November 30, 1950.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314884

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.092

Sample sheet, location unknown, undated

The sample has a decorative ornament with flowers and scrollwork on a light purple background.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 314904

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.04.023

Leavens Furniture finished to your order, William Leavens & Co., Inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass., 1926

Customers select the color, decoration and finish of their selected furniture. Individual pieces and bedroom and breakfast sets are described. Two separate price lists are included dated April 1, 1926.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316243

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.057

Furnishing the home, a magazine of ideas and service, volume 1, number 2, published by B.Altman & Co., New York, New York, 1927

The magazine provides guidance in the selection of furniture pieces, tableware and rugs for potential customers.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316244

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.066

Collection of American colonial furniture, au quatrième, John Wanamaker, New York, New York, undated

Text in the introduction reads "Many fine collections of early American furniture have found their way for sale to these rooms, including the Wallace Nutting collection and that of George S. Palmer of New London.'

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316245

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.058

Collection of old china and porcelain English and Irish glass, bibelots of many sorts, old lighting fixtures, au quatrième, John Wanamaker, New York, New York, undated

Individual pieces and sets are described with prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316248

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.010

Cyclone "red tag" fence and products, catalog no. C-30, Cyclone Fence Company, Waukegan, Illinois, 1930s

The business makes wire and iron fences and gates for residential and commercial customers. There are images of the Company manufacturing plants.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316280

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.002.006

Arthur Todhunter, mantels, 101 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 1916

The folder contains 1)Letter to a potential customer; 2)The colonial living-room booklet; 3)Leaflet about colonial wood mantels with a list of customers; 4)15 cards with individual mantel images and details. Todhunter states in the letter that he has enclosed three booklets but there is only one in ...

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316282

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.012

Catalogue of piano stools, etc., Tonk & Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1890s

Piano stools, chairs, covers, music cabinets and lamps are described in the catalog. The item is missing the front and back covers.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316284

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.020

Old Hickory Chair Company, catalog, Martinsville, Indiana, undated

Chairs, tables and other outdoor furniture pieces are described in the catalog and in actual settings. Chairs modeled on the type Andrew Jackson used are included. The front cover and pages one and two are missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316289

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.015

More school houses, Samuel Cabot, Inc., manufacturing chemists, 70 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., 1899-1901

The use of Cabot's Quilt, a "heat-insulating and sound-deadening" product is described with photographs of schools around the country where it is in use. The high school in Burlington, Vermont and the William Street School in Springfield, Massachusetts use the product.

Date: 1899-1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.008

Suburban home for sale at a moderate price, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business translates the advertising of suburban homes to the selection and cost of printing paper. There is a list of printing paper distributors in the back of the pamphlet. Text on the front cover reads, "The facts, their presentation, their interpretation, the rebuttal. Book no. 1."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316327

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.038

United States Naval Fleet in Provincetown, MA

Small 8 x 5 1/2 inch album with 19 black and white photographs, mostly 3x 5 inches. Album documents welcoming of the naval fleet to Provincetown and the official ceremony on Navy Day, July 14, 1934. First page of album says" United States Naval Fleet in Provincetown, MA July 12-1934-August 12, ...

Date: 1934

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 316356

Ref. Code: PC009.283

1949 Westinghouse Refrigerators, Westinghouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1949

The models described have a hold-cold control feature to maintain a steady temperature for food preservation. The refrigerators are available from Harris Oil Company, 203 Commercial street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316387

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.058

Different from all others, Servel the gas refrigerator, Servel, Inc., Evansville, Indiana, 1948

Text on the brochure reads "Stays silent, lasts longer because it freezes with no moving parts." The refrigerators are available from Portland Gas Light Company, 5 Temple Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316389

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.059

New luxurious Monitor Electric Refrigerator, Monitor Home Appliances, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1950s

The features of the Monitor Electric Refrigerator model RC-7 is described for potential customers. The appliance is available at the Maine Appliance Center, 10 Preble Street, Chapman Arcade, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316390

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.060

Presenting the most distinguished family of home appliances, Monitor Home Appliances, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1940s

Capsule descriptions are provided for the appliances. The Monitor symbol is from Jean Rachmiel's painting "The Courier, Seven League Boots." Monitor appliances are available at the Maine Appliance Center, 10 Preble Street, Chapman Arcade, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316392

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.061

Here's the automatic washer for me! G-E All-Automatic Washer, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1950s

The washer features are described for potential customers. The appliance is available from Gould-Armer Company, Inc., 70 Free Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316393

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.057

Steam or hot water for heating in 5 minutes, General Electric Oil-Fired Boiler, General Electric Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1940s

The heating efficiency and cost savings of the boiler are described for potential customers. The appliance is available from Harris Oil Company, 202 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316394

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.031

Oil-fired Warm Air Conditioner Type LB-30 Form C, PM4-0001, General Electric Oil-Fired Boiler, General Electric Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, March 1946

A description and specifications are provided for potential customers. The product is available from Harris Oil Company, 17 Main Street, South Portland, Maine.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.035

Renew with Insulite Siding with genuine Graylite Base, Insulite, 500 Baker Arcade Bldg., Minneapolis, Minnesota, undated

Brick and stone design siding is described for customers. The siding is available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 76 Massachusetts Avenue, South Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316400

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.011

When winter blizzards blow and summer suns sizzle you'll be on the comfort side with Bird Insulated Weather-Tex Siding, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The siding provides beauty, heating efficiency, fuel conservation and is durable. The siding is available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 76 Massachusetts Avenue, South Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316403

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.010

Bird Master-Bilt Weather-Tex Shingles, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The five reasons to purchase the siding are extra wear, protection, beauty, economy and color. The shingles are available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 41-45 York Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316404

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.009

Park Street, Boston, Mass.

Park Street runs downhill with the Park St. Church in the distance and Boston Common on the right. A fountain on the lawn in front of the State House is seen in the foreground.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316425

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6220.001

Damm Garrison House, Dover, New Hampshire

The Damm Garrison House as it appeared in October of 1915 prior to its move to its current location.

Date: 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316426

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.0570.0020.001

Abraham Browne House, Watertown, Mass.

The Abraham Browne House seen from the east.

Date: 1917

Collection: Norman Morrison Isham photographic collection

GUSN: 316427

Ref. Code: PC032.TMP.006

Abraham Browne House, north and south elevations

1 mounted photograph

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316429

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.020

Abraham Browne House

After the removal of the decayed roof and before putting on the new one.

Date: 1919

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316430

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.021

Abraham Browne House

North end of house, the newer northern extension.

Date: 1919-12-29

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316445

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.022

Abraham Browne House

This shows the end towards the street.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316446

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.023

Abraham Browne House

South east corner.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316447

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.024

Abraham Browne House and fields

Shown from the south east.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316448

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.025

Slant-front Desk #4929

Black-and-white photograph of a desk. Chippendale-style desk has hinged slant-front which opens to reveal an interior writing surface, drawers and pigeonholes; two lopers with round pulls; four drawers with key escutcheons, bail handles and bat-wing plates; molded lower edge; center carved drop orna...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314500

Ref. Code: CC010.005.169

Slant-front Desk #13191 and Slant-front Desk #13217

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314501

Ref. Code: CC010.005.170

Slant-front Desk #13191 and Slant-front Desk #13217

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314502

Ref. Code: CC010.005.171

Slant-front Desk #12705

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314503

Ref. Code: CC010.005.172

Slant-front Desk #12705

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314504

Ref. Code: CC010.005.173

Slant-front Desk #13481 / 54403

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314505

Ref. Code: CC010.005.174

Slant-front Desk #4909

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314506

Ref. Code: CC010.005.175

Slant-front Desk #13481 / 54403

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314507

Ref. Code: CC010.005.176

Cabinet #13482 / 54423

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314508

Ref. Code: CC010.005.177

Rolltop Desk #12551

Black-and-white photograph of rolltop desk. Desk has rolltop lid concealing interior compartment with writing surface, several open cubbyholes and fourteen small drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; three drawers on left side; two drawers on right side; one shallow center drawer; bin pulls on ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314509

Ref. Code: CC010.005.178

Rolltop Desk #12551

Black-and-white photograph of rolltop desk. Desk has rolltop lid concealing interior compartment with writing surface, several open cubbyholes and fourteen small drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; three drawers on left side; two drawers on right side; one shallow center drawer; bin pulls on ...

Date: 1913-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 314510

Ref. Code: CC010.005.179