Historic New England

The Better Homes & Gardens handbook for home-builders, edited by John Normile and Christine Holbrook, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1936

Handbook published by Meredith Publishing Company. Edited by John Normile and Christine Holbrook. Discusses a number of topics related to homebuilding, including selecting an architect, site selection, flooring, and interior design, among others. Includes photographs, illustrations, and tables throu...

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 364397

Ref. Code: EP005.841

Columbia bicycles, Westfield Manufacturing Co., Westfield, Mass., 1926

Trade catalog published by Westfield Manufacturing Co. in Westfield, Mass., advertising Columbia bicycles. Includes color illustrations of various models with description of features and pricing information. On back cover is an illustrations of the manufacturing plant.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364526

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.006

Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates, Burton & Lewis, sole manufacturer of ball-bearing roller skates, 33 to 41 North Street, Boston, Mass., 1885

Trade catalog published by Burton & Lewis advertising Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates. Described as the "cheapest in the world." Includes a price list and illustrations of the skates, wheels, hanger, and other features.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364530

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.019

Illustrated catalog, Musicians Supply Company, 218 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 1915

Trade catalog published by the Musicians Supply Company in Boston, Massachusetts. Advertises string instruments, such as violas and violins and supplies for the instruments, such as strings, bags, and pegs. Includes some illustrations, item numbers, brief descriptions of each item, and price lists.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364532

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.082

Wholesale price list, season 1882-3, Samuel Winslow, manufacturer of skates and straps, double clamp club skates, unequalled ladies skates, patent roller skates, Worcester, Mass., 1882

Trade catalog published by Samuel Winslow of the Samuel Winslow Skate Manufacturing Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Includes illustrations, prices, item numbers, and a brief description for each item.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364533

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.020

L. B. bookcases, Library Bureau, undated

Trade catalog published by Library Bureau advertising L. B. bookcases. Contains illustrations of bookcases manufactured by Library Bureau, brief descriptions for each item, price lists, and dimensions.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364534

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.131

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, booklet no. 1, Ware, Mass., 1915

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including hospitals, churches, mercantile buildings, dams, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the co...

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364535

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.292

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, booklet no. 3, Ware, Mass., 1921

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including residences, public buildings, dams, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the company through...

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364536

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.293

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, sixth edition, Ware, Mass., 1950

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including colleges, hospitals, banks, religious buildings, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the co...

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364537

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.294

Coffin and Derby family papers, 1800-1856, undated (bulk 1800-1838)

This series is comprised of materials relating to members of the Coffin and Derby families of New England, including Dr. Nathaniel Coffin, Jr. (1744-1826), Harriot Coffin Sumner (1775-1862), Eleanor Foster Coffin Derby (1779-1859), Martha Coffin Derby (1783-1832), John Derby (1767-1831), George Derb...

Date: 1800-1856, undated, predominant 1800-1838