Historic New England

Section Showing Window on Stair Landing and Opposite Side of Window on Landing, House for Francis Shaw, Esquire at Brookline, Mass., undated

1 sheet of 2 sections : ink on linen

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268108

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.003.013

Front Elevation, Front Porch, undated

1 elevation : ink on linen

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268109

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.003.014

Iron Beams over Bays, Shaw House, Brookline, undated

1 sheet of details : ink on linen

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268110

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.003.015

1/4 Scale Drawing of Lattice on House of Francis Shaw, Esq., Kent Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

Includes "F.S. Details of Lattice on Bays," "Section thro Arch. and Cornice," "F.S. Detail of Finial," and "F.S. Detail at A."

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268111

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.003.016

Bartenders and waiters, Bell in Hand Tavern, Pie Alley, Boston, Mass., February, 1901

Interior view of the Bell in Hand Tavern, Pie Alley, Boston, Mass., showing the bartenders and waiters standing in front of, and behind the bar. The photograph is by J.W. Butler.

Date: 1901

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 268112

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0900.0100.001

Residence for Charles T. Means, Manchester, N.H., 1895 and 1901-1902

Original residence for Charles T. Means on Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1895-1902

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268113

Ref. Code: AR004.002.001.001

Stable for the estate of Charles T. Means, Manchester, N.H., 1895

Drawings for an original stable for Charles T. Means at his residence on Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1895

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268114

Ref. Code: AR004.002.001.002

Proposed new residence and alternate proposed alterations and additions for James W. Lane, St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), N.Y., 1912 and 1916

Proposed original residence, and also proposed alterations and additions, for James W. Lane on Boney Lane in St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), New York.

Date: 1912-1916

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268115

Ref. Code: AR004.003.001.001

Alterations and additions for the residence of James W. Lane, St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), N.Y., 1912-1921

Alterations and additions to the residence of James W. Lane on Boney Lane in St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), New York. The original structure dated to 1860.

Date: 1912-1921

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268116

Ref. Code: AR004.003.001.002

Details for alterations and additions for the residence of James W. Lane, St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), N.Y., 1912-1921

103 architectural drawings : pencil on paper

Date: 1912-1921

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268117

Ref. Code: AR004.003.001.003

Trade card for Eureka Spool Silk, Eureka Silk Mfg. Co., Canton, Mass., undated

Three little girls hold their slates in front of a world map. The caption reads "Use Eureka Spool Silk absolutely the best."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268118

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.016

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Never mind Johnnie I'll sew it up with Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. It will be as good as new and Ma won't know!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268119

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.017

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, location unknown, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery including stereotypical caricatures of Asian people. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New En...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268120

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.018

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

A boy uses Clark's Mile-End Thread to trip a man on a sidewalk in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268121

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.019

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

A bicycle, using Clark spools for the wheels, upsets the competition in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.020

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Thread 40, location unknown, undated

The card promotes Coats' Fast Black Spool Cotton for holding its color through wear and washing. Children walking in the rain contemplate the merits of using the thread on umbrellas.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.021

Old Vauxhall, Harry Wearne, J.H. Thorp & Co., Inc., 230 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York

The original cartoon, from which the wallpaper was copied, is described in an essay with a key to the historic figures. Drawings and photographs show the original Vauxhall Gardens and the paved over site in 1923. A single photograph shows the printing process with statistics for the number of colors...

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268125

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.006

Exterior view of Rocky Hill Meeting House and Parsonage, Amesbury, Mass.

Exterior view of the Rocky Hill Meeting House and Parsonage, Amesbury, Mass. A rural road runs between the two buildings, and two men are gathered near the front door. The meeting house was built for the West Parish of Salisbury, Mass.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 268141

Ref. Code: PC006.ROC.01.001

National Arts Wall Paper sample book, season of 1927, National Cloak & Suit Co., New York & Kansas City

Descriptions, prices and dimensions are provided in the catalog. Instructions for measuring and hanging wallpaper are provided.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268130

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.007

Warner's Waterhouse decorating guide, The Warner Company, 420 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The wallpaper samples are from the Dorothy Waterhouse Early American collection. The designs have been color styled by Binnie B. Wilson. Each page has a description, matching and coordinated fabrics and background colors. Advice in using and applying wallpaper is included.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268134

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.008

Trade card for Willimantic Six Cord Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, 1881

A young girl watches a parrot and a cat play with the thread in the card image. The product won honors in Atlanta, 1881.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268135

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.022

Trade card for Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

The image caption reads "Ye knight of ye silver thimble challenges ye world." The card verso has a poem about using the thread titled "My experience."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.023

Plain grounds, Katzenbach and Warren, Inc., 420 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The item has samples, prices, and descriptions of wallpaper made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. There are samples from the Williamsburg Restoration Commemorative Plain Color Paper Hangings. The business has offices in New York City and Chicago. There are loose cards and samples from other businesses...

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268142

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.009

Trade card for J.R. Leeson and Co., importers of Scotch Spool Linen, 298 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The spool with the stag illustration is labeled "Finlayson, Bousfield & Co. Linen Thread." R.P. Stone & Co., Centennial Store, 25 Main Street in Bangor, Maine sells the thread.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268144

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.024

Walls by Hickey, 1932 wallpapers, E.J. Hickey & Company, 450 Washington and 234 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Samples, descriptions, and prices for wallpaper made by Hickey are in the catalog. The text box on the front cover reads, "Special selection no.2, T. Bartnicki, paints, pictures and framing, 3 Bentley Street, Salem, Massachusetts." The wallpaper is distributed by T. Bartnicki. The back cover is mis...

Date: 1930-1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268147

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.010

Trade card for Brainerd & Armstrong's Spool Silk, 301 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The thread is sold by E.A. Childs in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.025

Boiseries and mural decorations in papier peint, Nancy McClelland, Inc., 15 East 57th Street, New York, New York

The pamphlet has images, descriptions, dimensions, and prices of wallpaper made by Nancy McClelland, Inc. The pamphlet also contains several advertisements for various products (furniture, radios, pianos, etc.).

Date: 1925-1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268154

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.011

South side of Beach St. near corner of Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass., March 15, 1901

Exteriror view of commercial buildings on Beach St. near the corner of Atlantic Ave., such as P. J. Haggerty Co. Wines & Liquors and John H. Kearns Dealer in Cigars & Tobacco. Billboards and signs on the buildings advertise The United States Hotel 2 blocks around the corner, and The Roessle Brewery...

Date: 1901-03-15

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268183

Ref. Code: PC009.207.009

Wall-papers old and new, exclusive designs, Nancy McClelland, Inc., 15 East 57th Street, New York, New York

Images, descriptions, dimensions and prices are given for the wallpaper designs carried by the business. The wallpaper is sold through George J. Brewing at 420 Boylston Street in Boston. The back of the catalog has advertisements for other home furnishing businesses.

Date: 1928-04-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268160

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.012

Children's drawing book, presented by The Coats Thread Co., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, undated

Sample drawings and graph lined pages provide a guide for children using the book. The American factory for Coats is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.026

Outbuildings for the estate of James W. Lane, St. James, Long Island (Smithtown), N.Y., 1916

Drawings for original outbuildings on the James W. Lane estate in Smithtown, N.Y. Buildings include entertainment structures, a teahouse, laundry and servants' buildings and an entrance gate. Garden plans also included.

Date: 1916

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268162

Ref. Code: AR004.003.001.004

Schumacher hand printed foils, price list 75th anniversary collection, F. Schumacher & Co., New York, New York

Metallic wallpaper samples and prices are provided. There is a price list and envelope taped in the item from the E.C. Bondy Co., Inc., 1427 State Street, Santa Barbara, California. Some of the samples are missing from the catalog.

Date: 1965-1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268166

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.013

Trade card for Stearns' Lawrence Braid, Wright Manufacturing Co., location unknown, undated

The mohair braid is sold in stores in Boston, Chicago and New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.027

Jack Denst Designs, Inc., volume 14, 7355 S. Exchange Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Color samples with dimensions and prices are described in the catalog. The designs are distributed by the E.C. Bondy Company.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268173

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.014

Kin Gin collection, Kneedler-Fauchère, 451-461 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California

The Kin-Gin paper making process is described in illustrations in the front of the publication. Three wood samples are stapled on the first page. There is a section in the back of the item wtih imported foil paper samples and captioned photos describing the paper making process. A price list is tape...

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268179

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.015

Trade card for Eureka Spool Silk, Eureka Silk Mfg. Co., Canton, Mass., undated

A hawk chases a rabbit in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268180

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.028

Residence, garden pavilion and stable for Larz Anderson, Washington, D.C., 1903

1 set of 28 architectural drawings : 26 blueprints, 1 pencil on trace, and 1 ink on linen

Date: 1903

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268182

Ref. Code: AR004.004.001

Postcard for the Narragansett Machine Co., spools, Providence, Rhode Island, December 12, 1903

The Company is completing a shipment of spools to Henry Hall & Sons in Rosebank, New York. The postcard mailing stamp is an image of President William McKinley.

Date: 1903-12-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268186

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.029

Residence for Larz Anderson, Washington, D.C., 1903

1 set of 19 architectural drawings : blueprints

Date: 1903

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268187

Ref. Code: AR004.004.002

History of Jumbo, Kerr Dollar Brand, thread, Kerr & Co., location unknown, 1882

The card folds out to provide a history of Jumbo the elephant and his purchase by P.T. Barnum. The images promote Kerr & Company's Six Cord Cotton Thread.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268197

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.030

West side of Commercial St. near corner of Hanover St., Boston, Mass., Dec. 7, 1900.

Exterior view of businesses on Commercial street including number 426, T. G. Daley & Co. Wines & Liquors, and the next door barber shop. Billboards and signs on the building advertise Van Nostrand's P. B. Ales, Pfaff's Lager Beer, Black Ostrich Whiskey, and Smoke Electric America's best 10 cent cig...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 268189

Ref. Code: PC009.207.010

Decoration for the grand ballroom and Palm Room of the Somerset Hotel, Boston, Mass., 1910-1911

Drawings for a commercial project for decoration in the grand ballroom and Palm Room of the Somerset Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1910-1911

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268193

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.012

Alterations to the Somerset Club, Boston, Mass., 1892, 1910 and 1918

Alterations to the Somerset Club at 42 and 43 Beacon Street in Boston, Mass. The original architect was Alexander Parris.

Date: 1892-1918

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268195

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.013

Trade card for Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, 1882

Jumbo is pulled to America by animals hitched to giant spools of Willimantic Thread. The image caption reads "Jumbo must go, because drawn by Willimantic Thread!"

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268198

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.031

Trade card for Regatta Silks, R. & H. Simon, location unknown, 1886

Regatta Silks are sold by LeBoutillier Bros., 48 E. 14th Street in New York. The image is signed Edward Moran, 1884.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268201

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.032

John Van, manufacturer of Van's improved patent wrought iron portable ranges, carving tables, hotel broilers, bake ovens, 10 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

Illustrations, descriptions, measurements and dimensions are provided for the some of the products made for commercial establishments.

Date: 1874-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268203

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.014

Letterhead for the Willimantic Linen Co. and Gold Medal Braid Co., 75 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

George A. Tarbell is the agent for the businesses in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268202

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.033

Laverne originals, 160 East 57th Street, New York, New York

The Marbalia wallpaper has bee handpainted according to the descriptions. The prices have been removed from the price list in the front of the item. Portions of some samples have been cut out. A label taped to the front cover reads "Showroom copy only." E.C. Bondy is the distributor.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268204

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.016