Historic New England

Arthur T. Gregorian Inc., oriental rugs, 2284 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, Mass.

Each rug is described with provenance, dimensions and prices.

Date: 1960-1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266349

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.005

Hooked yarn rugs by Fleisher, Fleisher Yarns, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Design patterns for different rooms in the home are shown in a multitude of colors.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266350

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.006

Fleisher Hooked Yarn Rugs you can easily make yourself, Fleisher Yarns, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Patterns, accessories and yarns are described for creating hooked rugs.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266351

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.007

Hooked rug making at home, a quaint colonial art newly simplified for pleasure and profit the easy Superior Rugcraft way, Superior Appliance & Pattern Co. Inc., West 4th Avenue, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Patterns, accessories and tips are provided for creating hooked rugs.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266352

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.008

Karastan Rugs the wonder rug of America with the atmosphere of the Orient, Karastan Rug Mills, 285-295 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Background on the individual rug designs is provided with a history of the Karastan Rug Mills. Text on the title page reads "America's response to the challenge of the golden age." The rugs are carried by Gladdings in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266353

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.009

Report on contract carpet from the makers of Creslan acrylic fiber, American Cyanamid Company, 111 West 40th Street, New York, New York

A rationale for installing the product in businesses and educational institutions is provided in the report.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266355

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.011

Rug catalogue edition 1916, C.C. Bailey Co., 48 and 54 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Designs and dimensions for rugs sold by the Company are described.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266356

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.012

William Morris Gresham Axminster Carpets from Woodward Grosvenor, Woodward Grosvenor & Co. Ltd., London and Glasgow, United Kingdom

Reproductions of William Morris designed carpets are offered by J.R. Burrows & Company in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Background on the designs, a price list and order form are in a separate insert included in the brochure.

Date: 1990

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266357

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.013

Mohawk color chart, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc., Amsterdam, New York

The color chart allows the customer to coordinate wall, furniture, drapery and accent colors with specific Mohawk Rugs.

Date: 1984

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.014

Practical color combinations for painters done with Mellotone Flat Colors, The Lowe Brothers Company, paintmakers and varnishmakers, 450-452 E. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio

Directions and tips for preparing interior walls and surfaces before painting are provided in the item. The shades are from the Mellotone Flat Colors line.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266359

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.001

High Standard Liquid House Paint, color mixtures, The Lowe Brothers Company, Dayton and Toronto, Ohio

The sample book has individual shades and mixtures available to customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266360

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.002

Practical color combinations for architects and decorators, done with Mellotone Flat Colors, The Lowe Brothers Company, Dayton and Toronto, Ohio

The features of Mellotone paint and directions for applying it are provided in the item.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266361

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.003

Practical painting guide, a new book of useful information, Wadsworth Howland & Co., Inc., Malden, Mass.

Suggestions for exterior and interior painting are provided for homeowners with guidance in selecting colors and home furnishings.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266362

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.004

Printing and printed matter

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266363

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001

Charm of painted things, Boston Varnish Company, Everett Station, Boston, Mass.

Suggestions for using Kyanize Varnishes and Enamels to refresh old furniture are provided. Stamped text on the back cover reads "Dr. W.S. Nay, drugs, paints, confectionery, stationery, cigars and tobaccos, Underhill, Vermont."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266365

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.005

Memo: let's run a picture of the factory, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

Text at the bottom of the front cover reads, "The facts, their presentation, their interpretation, the rebuttal, Book No. 3." Reasons for using printed descriptions in advertising materials instead of images are outlined. Testimonials from customers are included. Warren's Standard Printing Papers a...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.001

Sherwin-Williams home decorator, centennial edition, The Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Home interiors utilizing Sherwin-Williams brand paints are shown. The pamphlet was available at the New England Shopping Center, 571 Broadway, Saugus, Massachusetts.

Date: 1966

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266375

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.006

This shows how women buy, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company presents its rationale for female buying habits and how the use of color in advertising will sell products. Warren's Standard Printing Papers are promoted in the pamphlet.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266383

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.002

Home decorator, the book of painting and decorating ideas, published by The Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Home interiors are shown featuring the "Colors of America" line inspired by American artists. The pamphlet was available at the Sherwin-Williams store in the New England Shopping Center, 571 Broadway, Saugus, Massachusetts.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266382

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.007

Immaculate distinction, Satinette Enamel, manufactured by Standard Varnish Works, New York, Chicago, London

Specifications, tips and suggestions for using the enamel paint aimed at homeowners, architects and decorators. It is distributed by Chas. M. Hay Company, 8-12 Free Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266384

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.008

Used by discriminating people everywhere: a few notes about bellwether selling, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

Text at the bottom of the front cover reads, "The facts, their presentation, their interpretation, the rebuttal, Book No. 4." A guide to techniques and concepts that help businesses sell their products. Warren's Standard Printing Papers are promoted in the pamphlet.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266386

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.003

Painting your house, how to pick the color, the paint and the painter, Ray & Murray, Peabody, Mass.

The firm provides help for homeowners in color selection, type of paint and professional services.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266385

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.009

Cold type, a primer on the power of the printed word, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The power of words in advertising is described in the pamphlet. Warren's Standard Printing Papers are promoted in the text.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266387

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.004

Directions for house and ship painting, Hezekiah Reynolds, American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass.

Text on the title page reads "A facsimilie reprint of the 1812 edition with a new introduction by Richard M. Candee." There is a bibliography of paint color research. AAS facsimiles ; no. 1.

Date: 1978

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266388

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.010

Let's be misers with golden selling hours, S.D. Warren Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

Tips for selling more effectively by working with a printer are described. Warren's Standard Printing Papers are promoted in the text.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266389

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.005

Modern guide to painting specifications, prepared for architects and engineers by the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America, 540 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Specifications for interior and exterior paint jobs are described. The guide is "dedicated to the planners and designers of modern structures."

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266390

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.011

Plan of Granite on Front of House, Jan. 12, 1906

1 plan : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-12

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

GUSN: 266739

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.043

Architectural drawing for the residence of Arthur Perry, Jan. 17, 1905

1 architectural drawing : ink on linen

Date: 1906-01-17

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

GUSN: 266740

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.044

Library towards Mantel, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266734.

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

GUSN: 266741

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.045

Elevation towards Front, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266735.

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

GUSN: 266742

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.046

Elevation towards Hall, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266737.

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

GUSN: 266743

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.047

Library opposite Mantel, undated

Possible earlier version of GUSN 266736.

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

GUSN: 266744

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.048

Transverse Section, March 31, 1906

1 section : ink on linen

Date: 1906-03-31

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

GUSN: 266745

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.049

"Kitchen toward Servants Dining Room", April 18, 1906

House for Arthur Perry, Esq., 10 Marlborough St., Boston, Mass. Sheet Number 61

Date: 1906-04-18

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

GUSN: 266746

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.050

Mantel in Own Chamber 2nd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 266747

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.051

Mantel in Small Chamber on 2nd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 266748

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.052

Mantel in Guest Room on 3rd Floor, Revised July 12, 1906

1 detail : ink on linen

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 266749

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.009.053

Utilac Varnish Stain

Prospectus with samples to promote Utilac Varnish Stain sold by Benjamin Moore and Company, with some directions for use.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266752

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.005

Calendar for the London Harness Company, 60 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1946

The calendar image shows King's Chapel, Tremont Temple and the Tremont Hotel about 1850. The card verso provides background on King's Chapel.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266755

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.008

Solignum: Wood Preserving Stain: Shad Card

Prospectus with samples of panel deal to promote wood preserving stain sold by Solignum.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266753

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.006

Architectural photo series, Pratt & Lambert, Inc., varnish, enamel & lacquer makers

Eleven photographs showing home interiors to promote supplies sold by Pratt and Lambert Incorporated, Varnish, Enamel and Lacquer Makers. Picture published with the courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the back: handwritten infortmation.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266754

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.007

Johnson's Wood Dye

Propsectus to promote Johnson's Wood Dye "for the artistic coloring of wood", with colored prints.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266757

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.008

Trade card for C.H. Ayer, harness maker and repairer, Main Street, Suncook, New Hampshire, 1904

The image caption reads "2454. When day is turning into night. Birney."

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266756

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.009

Campbell's Varnish Stain

Booklet describing advantages of Campbell's varnish stain and published by Carpenter-Morton Company.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266758

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.009

Circular for Stiles Frost, manufacturer of patent elastic and other surcingles, 75 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., December 31, 1879

The circular defines the licensing agreement between Frost and other businesses. Several letters attest to the use of the surcingle with horses.

Date: 1879-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266759

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.010

Billhead for Mark W. Cross & Co., London Harness Agency, makers of harness, horse furnishings, 20 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 23, 1899

The Company manufactures travelling bags and sporting goods in addition to harness and horse furnishings. Cross will build fine stables.

Date: 1899-08-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266766

Ref. Code: EP001.01.100.01.02.011

Ecclesiastical ware in gold silver and brass, catalogue no. 40D, church goods, W. & E. Schmidt Co., 308 Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Photographs and illustrations of altars, pulpits, baptismal fonts and furniture carried by the Company are shown in the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266771

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.001.001

Trade cards for the Franklin Laboratory Co., guinea pigs, white mice, rabbits, 1585 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Franklin supplies animals to laboratories.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.001

Hill's patent inside sliding blinds and screens, improved venetian blinds, Burlington Venetian Blind Co., Burlington, Vermont

The advantages and features of the window treatments are described. An advertisement for L.B. Fitch & Company, venetian blinds retaped and repaired, is attached on page five. The business is located at 18 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266786

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.001

Trade card for Charles Williams, Jr., manufacturer of telegraphic and electrical instruments, No. 109 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso shows the American Morse Alphabet. A handwritten note with the card attests to Williams' connection to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. "It was in the garret of Williams' shop that the first significant experiments on the telephone were conducted (1875-1876). ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 266829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.101.01.01.002

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