Historic New England

Trade card for the Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A woman in a blue dress sits at the machine with her husband standing behind her. Stamped on the card verso is the text "Household S.M. Co., Tremont Street, Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.003

Table crystal, Steuben Glass, Inc., 718 5th Avenue, New York, New York and 900 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Photographs, descriptions and prices of table crystal goods.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267843

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.004

Trade card for the New Home Sewing Machine Co., 30 Union Square, New York and Orange, Mass., 1893

The image caption reads "The New Home in the Sunny South." G.H. Haines is the agent in Chichester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267841

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.004

Trade card for the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., 594 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A family stands on their porch while their Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine is unloaded from the cart. A branch office is located at 75 Main Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267842

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.005

Trade card for the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Puritan and the new No. 8 win." The Round Bobbin Sewing Machines are available at 69 Center Street in Rutland, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.006

Fifty years of achievement in building up a service of better bottles, Illinois Glass Company, Alton, Illinois

The history of the Illinois Glass Company is described from 1873-1923, its 50th anniversary. The manufacture of the "Diamond I" glass bottles is shown in factory photographs of machines and workers.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267845

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.005

Leaflet 43, W.E. Lindemann & Co., 225 5th Avenue, New York, New York

The Company carries table service sets, vases, Bohemian glass and reproductions of Staffordshire ceramic figurines.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.002.006

Wedgwood, catalogue of bodies, glazes and shapes current for 1940-1950, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Ltd. of Etruria and Barlaston, Staffordshire, England

Background descriptions of the various pottery lines carried by Wedgwood are in English and Spanish. The book has section tabs.

Date: 1940-1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267847

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.006

Burnham-Craft Patterns for making hooked rugs, R.W. Burnham, Ipswich, Mass.

Floral designs and scenes are illustrated in the catalog. The business carries frames, hooks and materials. The patterns illustrated are: No. 20 - Welcome Threshold Rug; No. 24 - Flower Basket and Check; No. 1 - Jack Spratt and Wife or, Polly Put the Kettle On; No. 2 - Swan and Butterfly; No. 3 - We...

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267848

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.001

Carpets and rugs

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267849

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001

Color clues to home beauty, with rugs and carpets by the Bigelow Weavers, Bigelow Sanford Carpet Co., Inc., New York, New York

Color decorating tips for couples, singles and families is provided by the business. The image has a color scheme described as "informal early American, designed from basic brown," page ten.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267850

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.001.010

Furniture

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267851

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002

How to clean better, faster, easier, a guide for users, Eureka Home Cleaning System, Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company, Detroit, Michigan

The cleaning of furniture, floors and household objects using a Eureka Upright is explained in the manual. The Eureka Cordless elecric clothing iron is described.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267852

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.001

Electrolux and how to use it, Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifier, Electrolux, Inc., 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The manual describes how to clean within the home using the Electrolux.

Date: 1936-09-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267853

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.002

New Premier electric cleaner, model 19, Electric Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

The advantages of using a Premier vacuum cleaner are described for customers. The business was formerly The Frantz Premier Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267854

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.003

Wallpaper and Wallcoverings

This magazine contains a variety of articles and advertisements that focus on and center around wallpaper and wallcoverings. This issue is Vol. XLI, No. 8.

Date: 1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267856

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.001

Wallpaper and Wallcoverings

This magazine contains a variety of articles and advertisements that focus on and center around wallpaper and wallcoverings. This issue is Vol. XLVI, No. 6. The front and back covers of the magazine are unattached.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267857

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.002

Isabella Barclay: Old Furniture, Wall Decorations

This catalogue lists the images and names of wallpapers and pieces of furniture owned by Isabella Barclay and brought over to the United States.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267858

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.003

New Walls for Old

This pamphlet explains the benefits of using Decorite wallpaper and shows two samples of Decorite wallpaper.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267859

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.004

Things to Keep in Mind when Buying Wall Paper

This pamphlet describes ideas and concepts that you should consider when you are wallpapering your house. The pamphlet recommends that you use "Le Bellus Studios" and "Niagara Wall Paper Company" wallpaper.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267861

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.005

Piedmont old-fashioned red cedar chests, Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co., Statesville, North Carolina

Background on red cedar is provided with detailed descriptions of the chests and wardrobes available for sale. The inside of the back cover has a facsimile letter from Piedmont customer Grover Cleveland. There are separate facsimile letters from Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Lady Durand and a facsimile che...

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267860

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.008

Furniture catalog, William Leavens & Co., manufacturers, Boston, Mass.

Mission style chairs, tables, desks, dressers and other pieces are described with dimensions, weight, prices and wood type. The product number range is 1024-2180. The Priscilla chair is shown in the image.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267862

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.014

Paine Furniture Company mid-winter sale of furniture, rugs, draperies, lamps, Paine Furniture Company, 81 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass.

The customer preference days are January 18-21, 1939. Paine's was founded in 1835. Two dining room sets are shown in the second image.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267863

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.023

McKay creates the new Posture Line of Chrome Furniture, The McKay Company, McKay Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The pieces are "suitable for any type of interior" as stated in the item text.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267864

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.026

Leavens finished to your order furniture 1928, William Leavens & Co., Inc., 32 Canal Street, Boston, Mass.

Customers select the color, decoration and finish of their selected furniture. There is a separate price list dated April 16, 1928.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267865

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.029

Furniture of romance, Hayward Furniture Co., 8 Hayward Place, Boston, Mass.

Colonial style early American pieces are shown in the catalog. There is a separate price list.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267866

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.039

Tools and hardware

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267867

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014

Travel and outdoors

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015

Miscellaneous

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016

Cabinet hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001

Door and window hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267871

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.002

Tools and hardware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267872

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003

Camping equipment and outdoor supplies

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267874

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.001

Hotels

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267875

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002

Suitcases and trunks

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267876

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.003

General food

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267879

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001

Pure brandies, S.S. Pierce Co., importers and grocers, Tremont Building, corner Tremont & Beacon Streets, corner Huntington Avenue & Dartmouth Street, Central Wharf, Boston, Mass.

Brandies carried by the Company are listed with prices as well as several other alcoholic products. An image of the Tremont Building is shown on the front of the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267880

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.001

Price list of canned goods, wines, liquors and cigars, S.S. Pierce & Co., importers and grocers, temporarily at 364 Washington Street, opposite Bromfield Street and 32 Court Street and Tremont Street, next Adams Express Office, Boston, Mass.

Specialty foods for Thanksgiving and Christmas are described along with other imported and domestic foods and liquors. Products from Adolph Röder in Wiesbaden, Germany are available from Pierce. A note inside the front cover states that the business has been located at Tremont and Court Streets sinc...

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267881

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.002

Polly put the kettle on we'll all make Jell-O, The Genesee Pure Food Company, LeRoy, New York

Recipes using Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder are described.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267882

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.004

De luxe Christmas gift, Armour's Cloverbloom cheese assortment, Armour and Company, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois

Armour is offering a gift cheese assortment and a serving tray made by West Bend to its customers. An order form is included.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267883

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.004

Why? A&P coffees are the most popular in the world, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

Background on A&P coffees is provided with tips for making good coffee.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267884

Ref. Code: EP001.12.008.001.005

Silver and silverware

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267885

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006

Vacuum cleaners

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267886

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007

Trade card for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Prize Brown Leghorns." The card verso shows the No.4 Family machine available for $65.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.007

Costumes of all nations, Norway,The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

The item is one of a card set created as a souvenir package for the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. "These cards are lithographed reproductions of photographs taken on the spot in the various countries and provinces and colored there to correctly represent the native costum...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.008

Costumes of all nations, Sweden, Dalarne, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892

The item is one of a card set created as a souvenir package for the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. "These cards are lithographed reproductions of photographs taken on the spot in the various countries and provinces and colored there to correctly represent the native costum...

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.009

Singer Stores in every city, France, Boulogne-sur-Mer, The Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso. Singer Sewing Machine Stores are identified with a red "S."

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.010

Singer Stores in every city, India, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.011

Singer Stores in every city, Italy, Florence, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.012

Singer Stores in every city, Japan, Singer Manufacturing Co., New York, New York, 1892-1899

The card image is a lithographed reproduction from a photograph. The Singer presence in the country is included in the cultural description printed on the card verso.

Date: 1892-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.04.013

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