Historic New England

Capehart, The Capehart, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana

Combination cabinet radio and record players made by Capehart are described with images and specifications. A separate letter from the dealer Charles W. Homeyer & Co., Inc., dated March 25, 1938, encourages potential customers to come in and hear the sound quality.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267736

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.001

Art gallery and fashion indicator, vol. 1, no. 6, published by Jordan, Marsh & Co., Washington, Summer & Avon Streets, Boston, Mass.

Advice on fashion, art, educational and literary topics is provided to readers along with Jordan Marsh catalog items for men, women and children.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267737

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.001

Radio frequency amplification, by J.M. Avery & M.L. Muhleman, The E.I. Co., 233 Fulton Street, New York, New York

How radio frequency amplification works and how to build compenents for a radio are described. Radio contruction kits published by the Consrad Company and other books in the Experimenter's Library series are advertised.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267739

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.002

Facts about Filene's, Wm. Filene's Sons Company, Washington and Winter Streets, Boston, Mass.

The history and services of the famous department store are described. Background on the Filene Co-operative Association is given with the training and benefits available to employees. Fred Bates illustrated the item dust jacket.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267738

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.002

Catalogue, fall of 1897 and winter of 1898, Nichols & Morse, clothiers, hatters and furnishers, 56 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, Mass.

The catalog has winter clothes, overcoats, hats, underwear and shirts for men and boys. A drawing of the business premises is on the front cover. Photographs of scenes in the Haverhill area are included such as the chain bridge crossing the Merrimack River, Whittier's birthplace and Garrison House.

Date: 1897-1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267740

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.003

Friendly clocks, The Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Connecticut

Images, descriptions and prices of clocks made by the Sessions Clock Co are included in the catalog. The item was mailed to Mrs. M.C. Whipple of Nahant, Mass., in October 1925.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267741

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.003

Fall styles, 1931, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has men's hats, ties, gloves and top coats and women's fur coats sold by the Company.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267742

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.004

Blodgett Signal Clock, Blodgett Bros. & Co.

Descriptions, specifications, and prices of and testimonials about signal clocks made by Blodgett are included in the catalog. The item is a reprint of an 1896 catalog that includes a history of the Blodgett Clock Company by David N. Rooney. The business was located at 383 Federal Street, Boston, Ma...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267743

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.004

Straw hats for men and women, summer 1928, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the inside of the back cover reads "Men's clothing, sport suits, linen knickers, topcoats, flannel trousers, agents for Burberrys of London."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267745

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.005

Illustrations of clocks, manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Co., American Reprints, St. Louis, Missouri

An 1881 Waterbury Clock Company catalog reproduction shows the syles available from the business. The item is a publication from American Reprints in St. Louis, Missouri.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267744

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.005

Perfection Cape, guaranteed rain-proof garment, manufactured only by Metropolitan Air Goods Co., Athol, Mass.

The garment's features for outdoorsmen are described. The brochure has a price list and an order form. A testimonial from Dixie Carroll, a former Boston Braves player, is included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267746

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.006

Seth Thomas Clocks, Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, Connecticut

Six chiming clocks are described in the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267747

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.005.006

Illustrated catalogue of cutlery and electro-plated ware, manufactured by John Russell Cutlery Company, Green River Works, Turners Falls, Mass.; J. Russell & Co., 37 Reade Street, New York

The cutlery is shown in detailed illustrations with dimensions.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267749

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.001.001

"Dix-Make" Day Dresses, R.H. Stearns Company, Boston, Mass.

The day dresses for spring and summer are stylish and can be easily laundered. The back cover promotes the wedding invitations done by the store. The Stearns building on Tremont Street is shown in the cover illustration.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267748

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.007

Spring & summer, 1904, Collins & Fairbanks Co., hats & furs, 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has men's and women's hats. The business provides fur storage. Gold and silver mounted umbrellas, canes, crops and whips are carried in addition to hats.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.008

Holley Hand-Forged Knives, net price catalog, 1915, Salisbury Association, Inc., 25 Main Street, P.O. Box 553, Salisbury, Connecticut

The item is a facsimile of a catalog published by the Holley Manufacturing Company, Lakeville, Connecticut. Detaile illustrations and prices are given for the knife styles manufactured by the Company.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267751

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.001.002

Fall fashion quarterly, Montgomery Ward & Co., New York, New York

Clothes, accessories and shoes for women and girls are shown in the catalog. A separate order form is included.

Date: 1910-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267752

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.009

Fall styles, 1928, Collins & Fairbanks Co., 383 Washington Street, 16 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has men's hats and suits and women's coats sold by Collins & Fairbanks Company.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267753

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.010

Brokaw Brothers, fine clothing, Nos. 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36 Fourth Avenue, opposite Cooper Institute, New York, New York

Drawings of outfits for boys and men are shown with measuring directions. The inside of the store is shown in the cover illustration. The business premises extend through to Nos. 60 and 62 LaFayette Place and 22, 24, and 26 Astor Place, New York.

Date: 1886-09-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267754

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.011

Catalogue of the domestic paper fashions, fall 1873, published by the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., Broadway, corner 14th Street, Union Square, New York, New York

Clothing patterns for women, boys and girls are shown in the catalog. The syles are availabe at Charles H. Worthen, corner Common and Court Streets, Lebanon, New Hampshire. The catalog has a four page leaf for the Worthen store.

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267755

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.012

Superior quality clothing, spring and summer 1913, A. Shuman & Company, 440 Washington Street corner Summer, Boston, Mass.

Men's clothing styles are shown with Boston and Massachusetts locations in the background. "The illustrations have been drawn by our own artist from living models, so that they are absolutely correct in every detail." There is an illustration of the Shuman building at Shuman Corner (Washington and S...

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267756

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.013

Hart Schaffner & Marx coats for women for fall and winter 1924-25, Chicago and New York

Drawings of women in various settings promote the Parisian style and international fabrics found in the coats. The coats are available at England Brothers in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267757

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.014

Trade items, May number, W.L. Goodnow Co., Keene, New Hampshire

Clothes for men and boys are described along with shoes for women.

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267758

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.015

Designer, vol. xi., no. 6, April 1900, Standard Fashion Co. of New York, New York; Chicago; London

Clothes for women and children are described with articles and advertisements.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267779

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.016

Unfinished drawing of copper conductor heads, residence for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267759

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.089

F.S.D. of Copper Conductor Heads, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., January 15, 1930

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-15

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

GUSN: 267760

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.090

Plan & Elevation of Fire Place End, Main Hall, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Jan. 22, 1930

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-22

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

GUSN: 267761

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.091

Plan & Elevation of Fire Place End of Library, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Jan. 22, 1930

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-22

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

GUSN: 267762

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.092

Elevation of Fireplace End of Living Room and Plan of Fireplace End of Living Room, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Jan. 28-Mar. 27, 1930

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-28 - 1930-03-27

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

GUSN: 267763

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.093

Elevation of Fireplace End of Owners Room and Plan of Fireplace End of Owner's Room, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Jan. 27, 1930

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-01-27

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

GUSN: 267764

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.094

Scale Drawing of Sun Porch, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Feb. 3, 1930

1 sheet of scale drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-03

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

GUSN: 267765

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.095

Fireplace End of Dining Room, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 6-Mar. 27, 1930

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-06 - 1930-03-27

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

GUSN: 267766

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.096

Fireplace End of Guest Rm. #2, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 8, 1930

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-08

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

GUSN: 267767

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.097

Fireplace End of Guest Rm. #1, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 10, 1930

1 architectural drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-10

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

GUSN: 267768

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.098

Details of Fireplace End of Nursery, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 10, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-10

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

GUSN: 267769

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.099

Two Kitchen Closet Details, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 12, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-12

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

GUSN: 267770

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.100

F.S.D. of Mantels in Main Hall & Guest Rm. #2, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 13, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-13

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

GUSN: 267771

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.101

Plan of Linen Cupboard in Sewing Room and Plan of Wardrobe in Lobby, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Feb. 20, 1930 and Mar. 31, 1930

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-20 - 1930-03-31

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

GUSN: 267772

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.102

1" Scale and F.S.D. of Doors, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., undated

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

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

GUSN: 267773

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.103

3/4" Scale Drawing of Closets, House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Feb. 26, 1930

1 sheet of scale drawings : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-26

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

GUSN: 267774

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.104

Details of Granolithic Floor of Terrace, Drawings of House for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Brookline, Mass., Feb. 27, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-02-27

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

GUSN: 267775

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.105

F.S.D. of Plaster Beam & Wood Pilaster in Hall of House at Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Mar. 5, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-03-05

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

GUSN: 267776

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.106

Some Miscellaneous Details of Inside Finish, House in Brookline, Mass. for Mrs. Talbot C. Chase, Mar. 23, 1930

1 sheet of details : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-03-23

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

GUSN: 267777

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.107

F.S.D. of Wood Radiator Grille in Library, Mrs. Talbot C. Chase House, Brookline, April 8, 1930

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Date: 1930-04-08

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

GUSN: 267778

Ref. Code: AR004.001.003.002.108

Trade card for The Light-Running New Home Sewing Machine, Johnson, Clark & Co., Orange, Mass., undated

Babies ride bicycles powered by sewing machines in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267780

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.013

Trade card for The Light-Running New Home Sewing Machine, Johnson, Clark & Co., Orange, Mass., undated

An African American family rides a mule in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267781

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.014

Trade card for The Light-Running New Home Sewing Machine, Johnson, Clark & Co., Orange, Mass., undated

A man, pursued by two dogs, chases a wagon carrying the merchandise. The caption reads "Hello! Stop I want a New Home Machine."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267782

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.015

Trade card for The Light-Running New Home Sewing Machine, Johnson, Clark & Co., Orange, Mass., undated

A man, pursued by two dogs, chases a wagon carrying the merchandise. The caption reads "Hello! Stop I want a New Home Machine." Dunklee & Fay in Brattleboro, Vermont carry the sewing machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267783

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.016

Trade card for The Light-Running New Home Sewing Machine, Johnson, Clark & Co., Orange, Mass., undated

A man, pursued by two dogs, chases a wagon carrying the merchandise. The caption reads "Hello! Stop I want a New Home Machine." The machines can be purchased at W.O. Whitmarsh, School and Pearl Streets, Northfield, Vermont. Chas. Keene's Jewelry Store, Waterbury and W.K. Christian's, Richmond are Ve...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267784

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.017

Trade card for the Domestic Sewing Machine, 175 B Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1886

A young boy rides a donkey in the card image. The image caption reads "Copy of work done on the Domestic Sewing Machine."

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267786

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.018

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