Historic New England

Wrapping paper for Isaac D. Allen & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in trimmings, buttons, laces and thread store goods, 21 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business specialties are gloves, corsets, panniers and hoop skirts. Allen is the second store from the Music Hall entrance. The item was printed by J.B.C. Woodcock, 28 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.013

Keeler & Co. furniture, furniture manufacturers and upholsters, 83 to 91 Washington Street, corner of Elm, Boston, Mass.

Chairs, wardrobes, chamber suites and sideboards are among the items offered to customers. The Company also sells the Andrews' Folding Bed. A separate price list is included.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267063

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.017

Turkish Couch Bed Co., maker of Bessemer Steel Adjustable Couch Beds, Couches and Combination Chair and Rocker, 23 Chelsea Street, near City Square, Charlestown District, Boston, Mass.

Samples of the Company's products are shown in the pamphlet. The item is a souvenir from the Twentieth Century Exposition of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, October 1 to 27, 1900, Boston.

Date: 1900-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267067

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.018

Yale Builders' Locks and Trim, Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company, Stamford, Connecticut

Key and door knob sets made by the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. The products are distributed by J.B. Hunter Co., a hardware wholesaler and retailer at 60 Summer Street in Boston.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267066

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.002

Through colonial doorways, Conant-Ball Company, Nos. 76 to 100 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company makes reproductions of colonial and early American furniture for the home.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267068

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.085

Cushman presents the finest in colonial furniture, H.T. Cushman Mfg. Co., North Bennington, Vermont

The business manufactures "Cushman Colonial Creations." The item outlines the month by month promotion of Cushman bedroom, living room and dining room suites. A question and answer section is provided for salesmen. Photographs and captions describe the factory operation. The back cover pocket has cu...

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267069

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.019

Wrapping paper for Utopia Yarns, 457 Broome Street, New York, New York, undated

The sheet advertises the Utopia Yarns and the "Utopia yarn book." A cherub figure holding a lyre sits on a lion in the trademark image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.01.01.014

Ethan Allen treasury of American traditional, 66th edition, Baumritter Corp., New York, New York, ca. 1960

Furniture for all rooms of the house are shown with decorating suggestions. The last pages have floor plan graph paper, cut out templates and a glossary to assist customers. The furniture is available at Kotzen's Furniture, 454 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267070

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.105

Colonial hardware, Sargent Hardware, Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut

Door hardware made by Sargent is described in the catalog. An image of the factory is shown on the last page. A separate letterhead, dated july 31, 1925, informs the customer that Sargent products are sold by H.M. Sanders Company, 27 Stuart Street in Boston, Massachusetts. A second letterhead from S...

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267071

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.003

Wood mantel catalogue, Paine's Furniture Company, 48 Canal and 141 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

Wood mantels sold by Paine's Furniture Company are described with text, illustrations, measurements and prices.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267072

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.021

Prescott Door Hangers, Prescott Manufacturing Co., No. 41 North Street, Bosotn, Mass.

The business makes truss hangers used in cotton mills, shoe factories, warehouses, freight depots, steamship sheds and stables.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267073

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002.004

Paine mid-winter sale, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The preference days are Wednesday through Saturday, January 12-15. The cover photograph has the caption "Visit Maryland House, 5th floor."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267074

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.022

Paine's furniture, interior decoration, Paine's Manufactory, fronting on Canal, Market and Friend Streets, Boston, Mass.

The items shown include chamber suites, bookcases, and wheelchairs for people with disabilities. Paine's is an agent for Eddy's Standard Refrigerator. Pages 1-2, 5-16, 19-22, 27-30, 33-44 are missing from the item.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267078

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.024

Trade card for John James & Sons, manufacturers of all description of sewing needles and machine needles, Redditch, England, 1881

A little girl in red presents a needle holder for the Eggeyd Sharps No. 5. An 1881 calendar is shown on the card verso. The card was printed by F. Appel in Paris, France.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.001

One hundred years at Paine's, 1835-1935, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The item is "a history of America's oldest furniture store" published for the Paine Furniture Company's one hundredth anniversary. There are photographs of Company presidents, showrooms, sales personnel, office boys and long term employees. An aerial view highlights the store in the Boston landscape...

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267080

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.025

Maine Screen & Ventilator Company, manufacturers of peerless adjustable window screens, no-draft ventilators, screen doors, Fairfield, Maine

Descriptions and illustrations are given with price lists. One catalog has "From The A.T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston" stamped on the front cover.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267082

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.004

Trade card for John James & Sons, manufacturers of all description of sewing needles and machine needles, Redditch, England, 1881

A little girl in blue holds a bow and arrow in the image. An 1881 calendar is shown on the card verso. The card was printed by F. Appel in Paris, France.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.002

Trade cards for J. & P. Coats' Best Six-Cord Spool Cotton and Cleopatra's Needle, J. & P. Coats, location unknown, undated

Sailors use a giant spool of thread to tow Cleopatra's Needle in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.003

"How to Solve Your Domestic Help Problem", The Boston Herald, Boston, Mass., undated

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 England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The item urges customers to pla...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.004

Letterhead for the Bell Needle Company, manufacturers and dealers in hand and machine needles of every description, Nashua, New Hampshire, dated September 23, 1881

The letter describes a sample of steel pins for the customer to examine.

Date: 1881-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.02.01.005

Clothing

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267087

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001

Gifts and toys

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267088

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.002

Jewelry and watches

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267089

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.003

Shoes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267090

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004

Give your garage back to your car, Walpole Woodworkers, Route 27, Walpole, Mass.

The business manufactures prefabricated small buildings such as sheds, playhouses and offices for homeowners.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267091

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.001

Edwards steel buildings for every purpose, The Edwards Manufacturing Company, Cncinnati, Ohio

This catalogue lists several metal garages and portable buildings made by The Edwards Manufacturing Company.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267092

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.004.002

1/2 Plan of Reception Room Ceiling, Jan. 19, 1906

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-19

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

GUSN: 266582

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.032

Den towards Mantel, Dec. 21, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-21

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

GUSN: 266583

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.033

Elevation of Hall Toward Reception Room, December 26, 1905

1 elevation : ink on linen

Date: 1905-12-26

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

GUSN: 266584

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.025

Illustrated list of cabinet hardware, reproduction of the antique, imported by Charles Cordts & Company, Inc., hardware specialists, 106 East 19th Street, New York City, New York

The business creates antique reproductions of handles, hinges, doorknobs and knockers. The back cover is missisng.

Date: 1920s, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266587

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.004

Catalogue R of antique furniture trimmings, cabinet hardware and upholstry goods, John Duer & Sons, Inc., 36-38 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland

The business carries door handles, knobs, toilet screws, escutcheons, casters, knockers and clock ornaments.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266591

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.005

Cabinet hardware and period accessories, authentic reproductions, Period Furniture Hardware Co., Inc., 123 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture hardware such as handles, hinges, turns, door knockers and escutcheons are described in the catalog. A price list with the title "Classic cabinet hardware" is included as well.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266594

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.006

Colonial and early English hardware, P. & F. Corbin, New Britain, Connecticut

Photographs, drawings and descriptions present the entrance door options for customers.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266598

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.007

Price list, reproductions of antique fittings, I. Sack, 89 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.

Prices for escutcheons, castors, gilding and other items are listed.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266600

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.008

Billhead for C.S.Knowles, rubber goods and railroad supplies, No. 7 Arch Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

Knowles is the New England Agent for the Star Rubber Company.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266601

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.007

Billhead for the Boston Elastic Fabric Company, Dr., 173 & 175 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 1, 1879

The business was incorporated in 1863.

Date: 1879-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266602

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.008

Billhead for the Hood Rubber Products Co., Inc., 276 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 13, 1921

Hood manufactures cord, fabric and solid tires. Hood footwear is made from canvas, rubber and leather.

Date: 1921-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.009

Billhead for the Hood Rubber Products Co., Inc., Watertown, Mass., dated September 30, 1921

Hood manufactures cord, fabric and solid tires. Hood footwear is made from canvas, rubber and leather.

Date: 1921-09-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.010

Advertisement for Thos. Christy, saddlery & military cap store, 12 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Christy also carries trunks, valises, whips and engine hose.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266605

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.001

Price list for Hydro Carbon Leather Dressing for harnesses, boots, shoes, carriage tops, belting, A.D. Strong, manufacturer and proprietor, Ashtabula, Ohio, undated

I.H. and I.G. Robbins are the general New England Agents for the product in Boston, Massachusetts. Orders can be left at French & Coffin's, importers and dealers in horse clothing, located at 100 Federal Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266606

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.002

Trade card for the Wales Goodyear Co., rubber shoes, Naugatuck, Connecticut, undated

People wearing rubber boots are shown on the verso with the caption "We all wear the best fitting and most durable rubbers made."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266607

Ref. Code: EP001.01.099.01.02.011

Label for M'Burney, saddler and harness maker, No. 25 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures travelling trunks, hat boxes and military accoutrements in addition to saddlery. Handwritten text on the item verso reads "From the inside of the cover of a trunk which came from the house of Miss Annett P. Rogers, 5 Joy Street, Boston, December 1921."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.003

Label for Gennaro Del Noce, saddler, harness and trunk maker, 73 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Horses and saddles decorate the coat of arms shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266609

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.004

Billhead for O.H. Hanlon & Co., manufacturers of fine harness and importers of London saddlery and horse appointments, 150 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 12, 1879

Hanlon is the successor to John B. Baker & Company and was established in 1835.

Date: 1879-02-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266610

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.005

Billhead for James Taylor, manufacturer of all kinds of harness, 23 Eliot Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 12, 1879

Taylor will repair harnesses for customers.

Date: 1879-05-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266611

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.006

Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House collection

The Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House collection (MS036), reflects the life and work of Henry Davis Sleeper (1878-1934); Sleeper's social circle at Eastern Point in Gloucester, Massachusetts; and life at the Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts. A majority of the collection is c...

Date: 1833-1991, undated

Collection: Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House collection

GUSN: 266638

Ref. Code: MS036

John Codman (1898-1989) family papers

This collection is arranged into series according to individual family member. The papers of each individual are organized into topical groups: correspondence, diaries, financial records, legal records, literary papers, maps and drawings, miscellaneous, printed matter, and scrapbooks. Series I: J...

Date: 1775-1964

Collection: John Codman (1898-1989) family papers

GUSN: 266648

Ref. Code: MS037

Beacon Hill Collection, by Touraine Paints, the new look that lasts, Touraine Paints, Inc., 1760 Parkway, Everett, Mass.

Touraine Super Ryplex Satin Sheen Finish colors are shown in the brochure. The cover image has a female figure between a bird cage and a box of decorative soaps.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266682

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.045

Beacon Hill Collection, by Touraine Paints, deliberately made better, Touraine Paints, Inc., 1760 Parkway, Everett, Mass.

Touraine Super Ryplex Satin Sheen Finish colors are shown in the brochure. The cover image has a female portrait, a clock and a decorative plate standing on a book.

Date: ca. 1983

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266686

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.046

Billhead for James Taylor, manufacturer of all kinds of harness, 23 Eliot Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 4, 1879

Taylor will repair harnesses for customers.

Date: 1879-06-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266695

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.01.007

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