Historic New England

Ingersoll paint book tells all about paint and painting, Patrons' Paint Works, 243-245 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, New York, 1926

Patrons' Paint Works is described as "the oldest mixed paint house in America." The item has a loose flyer titled "Special Bargain in Roof and Barn Paint." The contents are listed on page 48.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.012

Memoranda, Longman & Martinez, absolutely pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by D.W. Firmin & Company, Fitzilliam, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.001

Trade card for Eagle Pure White Lead, Eagle-Picher Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

The Eagle-Picher Company uses the old Dutch process to make white lead paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265059

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.002

Trade card for Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman Pure Prepared Paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by Baker & Mead in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265060

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.003

Trade cards for William Atkins, Chicago Varnish Company's architectural, carriage, marine varnishes, 66 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Presented by J.R. Baxter."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265061

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.004

Postcard for Calcicake, Averill Chemical Paint Co., 32 Burling Slip, New York, New York, dated April 23, 1879

The illustrations show the interior and exterior use of calcimine.

Date: 1979-04-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265062

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.005

Advertisement for C. Andross, sign painting, location unknown, undated

Andross, formerly Andross & Deming, has received supplies for sign painting from New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265063

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.006

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, office 39 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1878

Testimonials from satisfied customers are listed on the card verso. The product is sold by Goodrich & Hendrick, hardware dealers in Elmira, New York.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265064

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.007

Paint sample cover for Harrison Bros. & Co., manufacturers of Town & Country Ready Mixed Paints, 105 South Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 179 Water Street, New York, New York, undated

The item verso has numbered paint samples.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.008

Trade card for Longman & Martinez, pure prepared paint, New York, New York, undated

Coordinated paint samples numbered 83, 13 and 26 are shown on the card verso. The paint is sold by Fentzlaff & Wolfe, Bloomfield Avenue, near the Post Office in Montclair, New Jersey. A woman's hand holding a feathered quill rests on a piece of stationery in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265066

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.009

Trade card for Longman & Martinez, pure prepared paint, New York, New York, undated

Coordinated paint samples numbered 55, 30 and 25 are shown on the card verso. The paint is sold by Fentzlaff & Wolfe, Bloomfield Avenue, near the Post Office in Montclair, New Jersey. A woman's hand holding a feathered quill rests on a piece of stationery in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265067

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.010

Handbill for Calmans Spar Varnishes, Emil Calman & Co., New York, New York, udated

The image text reads "The Painter's Dream. He dreams of the various troubles he has had with varnishes. Hold to the light and see how his troubles disappear." Calman products are sold by W.H. Spalding & Company, 117 Central and 14 Jackson Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265068

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.011

Dutch Boy Wonsover, the inside story of durable beauty, National Lead Company, New York, New York, 1950s

Dutch Boy products are sold by George W. McPherson, 1135 Washington Street, Lanesville, Massachusetts.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265069

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.012

Nature's color harmonies, enamelized paint, Nu-Enamel Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, 1935

The brochure folds open to show various color coordinated rooms in a house. An elf figure paints the flowers in the images.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265070

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.013

Sapolin Speed Enamel, paint, Sapolin Co. Inc., 229 East 42nd Street, New York, New York, undated

Color samples are provided in the brochure for Sapolin Speed Enamel which "dries hard within 4 hours." The product and the objects it can be used on are described on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.014

Envelope for Atlas Ready Mixed Paint, Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the envelope image. H.K. Brown, Clinton, Maine is printed in the return address space on the envelope.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265072

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.015

Home color styles, paint, Boston Varnish Company, Boston, Chicago, Montréal, 1931

The pamphlet promotes Kyanize Quick Drying Finishes for the home.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265073

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.016

Label for The Thomson Wood Finishing Co., varnishes, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The office is located at 115 North 4th Street and the factories at 928-932 N. 3rd Street and Clarkson & Bickley Avenue.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265074

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.017

Envelope for The Home Decorator, Cobban Wallpaper Stores, Inc., 37 Manchester Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Cobban Wallpaper provides beauty and protection suggestions to customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.018

Handbill for Winsor & Newton's Water Colours, Frost & Adams, 33 & 35 Cornhill, corner Franklin Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The watercolors listed are available in half and whole cakes. Frost & Adams is located at the old stand of M.J. Whipple & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.019

Sheet of Longman & Martinez Paint stamps, Longman & Martinez, New York, New York, undated

Each stamp reads "L and M Paint Worth Looking Into Less Gallon And Year Cost, Longman & Martinez, New York." There are nine stamps on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.020

Advertisement for Mandarin Green Paint, manufactured by C. Richardson & Co., Boston, Mass., 1868

The product is designed to be used in place of Paris Green. It can be used for window blinds, carriage and ornamental work of all kinds. The bottom of the advertisement reads "Wilder, printer, 62 Congress Street, Boston."

Date: 1868

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265078

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.021

Card for Lizzie Sumner, class of '71, location unknown, undated

A design has been created around Lizzie Sumner's name and class affiliation.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.001

Card sample style 102, Kelsey Press Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The envelope flap text reads "Remember This Friend." There is a blank card inside the envelope. A white dove is flanked by two roses in the illustration. Card prices are 100 for $.80 and 1000 for $7.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.002

Card sample Paris Beauties, Kelsey Press Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The text between the two roses reads "Accept my best wishes." The envelope contains a blank card. Card prices are 100 for $.85 and 1000 for $8.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.003

Sample for the Tremont Paper Company, location unknown, undated

The sign for the Tremont Paper Company is shown on the sheet. Handwritten text on the verso appears to read "Gaol Boston, Joseph Otis, D. Gaoler Boston, January 2, 1777."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.004

Trade card for the Estey Piano Co., manufacturers, New York, New York, undated

Estey Pianos are available from Hiram Cornish, Jr., dealer in first class musical instruments, sewing machines, scales in Newfield, New York. The card illustration is captioned "The First Music Lesson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264771

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.026

Billhead for M. Steinert & Sons Co., distributers of Steinway & Sons Pianos, Pilgrim Block, 290 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., dated July 6, 1911

The business carries pianolas, orchestrelles and Victor Talking Machines records and supplies.

Date: 1911-07-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264772

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.027

Billhead for The M. Steinert & Sons Company, pianos, Steinert Hall, 162-168 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 7, 1911

Steinert is the wholesale and retail distributer for the New England states of Steinway & Sons Pianos.

Date: 1911-11-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264773

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.028

Advertisement for Oliver Ditson & Co., American and foreign music, 277 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Ditson carries pianos, melodeons, sheet music and music books. The ad verso describes marches, waltzes, polkas and other piano music available for sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264774

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.029

Chickering & Sons, Boston, Mass. and New York, New York, 1885

Chickering won the first gold medal of the Legion of Honor in Paris, 1867. A lyre with the word "Excelsior" is in the center of the sheet.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264776

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.030

Business card for S.U. Streeter, representing Meekins, Packard & Wheat, office furniture, Springfield, Mass., undated

The business carries card systems, office furniture, Macey Filing Cabinets and Sectional Bookcases.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.001

Business card for G.D. Crawford, Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict, Remington Standard Typewriter, No. 15 School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A telephone number is given on the lower right corner of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264779

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.002

Trade card for Egyptian Tenexine, adhesive, Tenexine Company, 14 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Tenexine is described on the card verso. It is for sale by the Hudson Valley Paper Company, Broadway, Albany, New York. The illustration caption reads "With a bottle of Tenexine in the house, divorce is absolutely impossible."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264780

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.003

Trade card for Egyptian Tenexine, adhesive, Tenexine Company, 14 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Tenexine will mend crockery, glassware, furniture and household ornaments. It is sold by Howe & Smyth, books and stationery, 266 River Street, Troy, New York. The illustration caption reads "With a bottle of Tenexine in the house, divorce is absolutely impossible."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264781

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.004

Rubber stamps, C.M. Bowers, 141 and 149 North Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

Rubber stamp models, font size and prices are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264783

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.005

Postcard for The Elliott System of Addressing, 100 Purchase Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 18, 1907

The Elliott Addressing Machine and System of Filing is described as a labor saving method for businesses.

Date: 1907-10-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264784

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.006

Trade card for Dixon's Ticonderoga Pencil, Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1926

The illustration caption reads "His First Pencil," signed by Norman Rockwell.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264787

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.007

Brochure for Roovers Embosser, Roovers Bros., Brooklyn, New York, undated

The item is sold by Triggs & Hartshorne, manufacturer's representative, 76 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264788

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.008

Billhead for The Tablet & Ticket Co., manufacturers of fancy cut labels and cards, 381-383 Broadway, New York, New York, dated July 25, 1918

The Company designs paper specialties and carries Willson's Gummed Letters & Figures. The billhead has a Home Insurance Company ticket attached to the upper left corner.

Date: 1918-07-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264789

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.009

Billhead for The Tablet & Ticket Co., manufacturers of fancy cut labels and cards, 381-383 Broadway, New York, New York, dated September 16, 1920

The Company designs paper specialties and carries Willson's Gummed Letters & Figures.

Date: 1920-09-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264790

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.010

Billhead for the Frost & Adams Company, importers & dealers in artists materials, 37 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., dated August 22, 1906

The business carries supplies for architects, engineers and surveyors as well as mathematical instruments.

Date: 1906-08-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264791

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.011

Handbill for the Simplex Typewriter, Simplex Typewriter Co., New York, New York, undated

The Simplex Typewriter is described and the business is hiring sales agents. The typewriter is available from Empire Publishing Company, 142-148 Worth Street, New York, New York. Tea brands from the Ceylon Planters' Tea Company are advertised on the handbill verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264800

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.02.01.001

C. Thurber's Patent Mechanical Chirographer or Writing Machine, location unknown, undated

Thurber's invention is described as an aid to blind and nervous individuals and for record keeping and copy duplication. Inquiries can be made to Thurber and E.H. Mansfield.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264802

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.02.01.002

Typewriter sample, location unknown, dated January 24, 1827

Handwritten text at the bottom of the sheet reads "Saturday Jan. 24th, 1827. Written by a blind man with a piano machine." The upper left corner has an embossed logo with the word "Ames."

Date: 1827-01-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264803

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.02.01.003

Letterhead for the Cutter-Tower Company, Franklin Typewriter, 173 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 29, 1900

A sample done on a used National Typewriter is included for the customer to evaluate as part of a purchase decision. The envelope text states that Franklin Typewriters rent for a dollar a week. Cutter-Tower was established in 1845.

Date: 1900-09-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264804

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.02.02.001

Trade card for Bartlett, Smith & Co., importers and dealers in straits, bank, shore and neatsfoot oils, No. 56 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is located on Broad Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264805

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.001

Trade card for E.W. Ryder & Co., manufacturers of petroleum and parafine oils, New Bedford, Mass., undated

The business also manufactures burning, lubricating and curriers' oils. The names E.W. Ryder, Francis Carr and Alfred S. Ryder are printed at the bottom of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264813

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.002

Trade card for E.W. Ryder & Co., manufacturers of petroleum and parafine oils, New Bedford, Mass., undated

The business also manufactures burning, lubricating and curriers' oils.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264814

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.003

Business card for F.H. Lewis, agent, Manhattan Oil Company of New York, office, No. 122 Milk Street, corner of Broad, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company manufactures paraffine lubricating oil for steamers, railroad cars and textile machinery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264815

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.004

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