Historic New England

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

Modern wall decoration, The Decorative Art Journals Company, Ltd., Mosley Street, Manchester, England

The catalog contains images and descriptions of wallpapers and other wall covering materials made by several companies.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268205

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.017

New England Wall Paper Co., book no. 4, 17 Kneeland Street, Boston, Mass.

Code numbers, binder numbers and some dimensions are stamped on each sample verso.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268206

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.018

Alfred Peats prize wall paper, no. 5, New York, Boston, Chicago

Instructions and dimernsions for the wallpaper are provided on the first page. Peats is located at 27 Franklin Street in Boston.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268207

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.019

Townhouse for Arthur Little, Boston, Mass., 1890

Arthur Little created this original design for a townhouse for himself at 57 Bay State Road (2 Raleigh Street) in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1890

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

GUSN: 268208

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.014

Alterations to an unidentified townhouse, Boston, Mass., 1880s

Alterations done by Arthur Little for an unidentified townhouse, possibly at 35 or 148 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1880s

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

GUSN: 268209

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.015

Album of colonial reproductions, Thomas Strahan Company, Chelsea, Mass.

The sample descriptions provide the locations, historic houses and persons associated with the wallpaper. A brief history of wallpaper and the Strahan Company is included in the foreword. Strahan no. 7459, "Appleton," was loaned for reproduction by William Sumner Appleton. The Company has showrooms ...

Date: 1938-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268210

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.020

Album of colonial reproductions, Thomas Strahan Company, Chelsea, Massachusetts

The sample descriptions provide the locations, historic houses and persons associated with the wallpaper. A brief history of wallpaper and the Strahan Company is included in the foreword. Strahan no. 7459, "Appleton," was loaned for reproduction by William Sumner Appleton.

Date: 1948-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268211

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.021

Wood mantels, interior and exterior finish, in stock and to order, J.W. Bailey & Sons Co., 14 Charlestown Street, Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass.

Mantel styles are displayed in the catalog. There are two photographs of interior finishes in the Frank H. Chamberlain residence, Dorchester and one photograph of the reception hall in the Willard L. Bailey residence, Reading. The cover title reads "Effective interiors." There is a separate price li...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268222

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.019

This is the last reminder that during the hot days your customers will appreciate a dainty, cooling fan like this, free with Bissell Sweepers, Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

The business offers a free Japanese hand fan and other items with the purchase of a carpet sweeper.

Date: 1914-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268229

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.007.004

Partnership agreement between Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne, April 30, 1890

This six-page document outlines the parameters under which Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne became the architecture firm of Little and Browne. "The said parties agree to become partners as architects from the first day of May 1890, subject to the conditions herein contained [...]." The ty...

Date: 1890-04-30

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 268234

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.002

Exclusive wall papers for 1927, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, dimensions and prices are provided for the samples. Some pages are missing in the item. The numbering jumps from 88 to 101.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268235

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.022

Correct wall papers, season 1920, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, dimensions and prices are provided for the samples. A female paperhanger demonstrates how to do the work in the photographs. The front and back covers are missing.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268236

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.023

Correct wall papers, season 1926, Montgomery Ward & Co., Baltimore, Maryland

Descriptions, dimensions and prices are provided for the samples. Paint, moldings and varnish are also described in the catalog. Text on the front cover reads, "See how they look on the wall." The item has a separate order form.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268237

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.024

Wall paper samples, season 1920, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, dimensions, prices and moldings accompany each sample. Wallpaper supplies are described in the catalog. An illustration of the wall paper factory is inside the back cover. The images are from pages 1, 2 and 3 in the catalog.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268242

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.025

Color-perfect wallpaper, 1938 wall decorating guide, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

The wallpaper colors and designs are based on 1938 fashions. The catalog has instructions for measuring and hanging wallpaper. Tools that will assist in hanging wallpaper are also featured.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268243

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.026

Wall paper samples, season 1927, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268246

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.027

Wall paper sample book, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, prices and dimensions are provided for each sample. Moldings, paint and supplies are included for customers. There is a separate order form blank and a loose wall paper sample. The front and back covers are missing.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268249

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.028

Three unidentified maids standing in front of a building in the South End, Boston, Mass., undated

Photograph of three maids in the South End of Boston. One is standing on the stoop of a building; the other two stand below her on the sidewalk. They are wearing aprons and two of them wear caps.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 268251

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.7650.0100.002

Wall paper samples, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Descriptions, prices and dimensions are provided for each sample. Moldings, paint and supplies are included for customers. The running title in the bottom margin is "Wall paper sample book" in the first 24 pages of the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268252

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.029

Letterhead for Dunham, Ives & Co., 75 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The business is an agent for the Willimantic Linen Company and the Gold Medal Braid Company.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.034

Memorandum 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: 268259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.035

Handbill for Sterling Six Cord Spool Cotton Thread, A.T. Stewart & Co., New York, New York, undated

Stewart is the agent for Sterling Thread in New York. The merchandise is for sale by David T. Percy, dealer in dry goods and carpets in Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.036

Jeddo-Highland Heaterange, Jeddo-Highland Coal Co., Heaterange Department, Jeddo, Pennsylvania

The appliance is a combination stove, furnace and water heater. It is available from W.G. Cunningham, 6 Brown Pl., Woburn, Massachusetts.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268261

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.015

Reduced special net prices applying to catalogue no. 41, Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Company, Quincy, Illinois

Excelsior manufactures National Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces. The prices apply to the no. 41 catalogue for 1928-1929.

Date: 1928-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268263

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.016

Net price book no. 24-28 I-2, Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges, Charter Oak Stove & Range Co., Antelope Street and Conduit, St. Louis, Missouri

This price list has product names, catalog page numbers and code words.

Date: 1928-04-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268264

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.017

Gold Coin Stoves & Ranges, 59th annual catalog, The Gold Coin Stove Co., Troy, New York

Product names, descriptions, images and prices of stoves and ranges are included in the catalog. A handwritten letter and papers are orders from Mrs. Mary R. Delano in Vergennes, Vermont. The Company is the successor to Bussey & McLeod Stove Company.

Date: 1915-1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268265

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.018

Trade card for Bell's Boston Highlands and City Express, 38 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card lists the addresses where orders can be left for the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.001

Tag for Samuel Tilton & Co's., cellar, 10 Quincy Market, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is on the south side of the Quincy Market building.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.002

Morley Commercial Gas Cooking Equipment, heavy duty HD-75 series, Morley Manufacturing Co., Mascoutah, Illinois

Heavy duty gas ranges and storage compartments are described. The line is carried by the Morandi-Proctor Company in Everett, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268268

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.019

Trade card for Webb's Salem and Boston Express, 26 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. and 131 Washington Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The Boston office is located at the New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Ohio Express Company on Devonshire Street. The Salem office is located at L.B. Moody's on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.003

For modern kitchen planning! Thermador Electric Bilt-in Range, Thermador Electrical Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles, California

Features of the electric range are described. Cover margin text reads "A.I.A. File No. 35-C-11."

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268270

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.020

Leaflet for Joseph Breck & Sons, garden, farm, lawn, 51-52-53 North Market Street, Boston, Mass., June 1889

The business will accept a money order for the shipment of goods from the American Express Company. The leaflet describes the process for customers.

Date: 1889-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268274

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.004

Cooking is fun with your new RCA Estate Electric Range, RCA Estate Appliance Corporation, Hamilton, Ohio

Cooking tips for using the features of the range are included. There is a newspaper clipping recipe for graham cracker rolls.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268273

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.021

Handbill for Willis & Beal's South End Express, No. 2 Quincy Market, 77 Kingston Street, 5 Worcester Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business delivers within Boston and forwards packages to all parts of the United States and Canada.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268275

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.005

Riding apparel for ladies, gentlemen and juveniles, A. Beckwith & Co., merchandise sales co., 37 Essex Street, Boston, Mass.

Riding clothes for men, women and children are described in the catalog. A list of recommended riding academies in Massachusetts is included. The inside of the back cover describes their camping equipment catalog.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268277

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.017

Receipt for the Fitchburg Railroad Corporation, Boston, Mass., dated May 29, 1862

The receipt is for delivery of the customer's items to the designated address. The billhead has train and steamship illustrations in the top corners.

Date: 1862-05-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268276

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.006

Receipt for the Boston, Worcester and Western Railroad Corporation, Boston, Mass., dated April 15, 1853

The receipt is for the delivery of three casks, one box and one keg to the customer.

Date: 1853-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.01.01.007

Announcing spring styles for 1929, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

Men's hats and suits are the primary merchandise displayed. Hat syles and fur scarfs for women are shown on the back pages of the catalog. Cold storage for furs and winter clothing is provided.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268280

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.018