Historic New England

Business card for J. Luther Roll, Chicago Varnish Co., 66 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company has offices in Chicago and New York City.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.003

Business card for W.W. Tibbetts, The Patterson-Sargent Company, manufacturers of paints and varnishes, Boston, Mass., undated

Tibbetts is located at 307-309 Atlantic Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The Company has offices in Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Boston, Kansas City, St. Paul and Cincinnati.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.004

Memoranda, Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, Pure Prepared Paints, New York, New York, undated

The business manufactures white lead, zinc paints, fine colors, varnishes and oils. The cover is blue and white with a large dog laying next to a can of paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.005

Memoranda, Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, Pure Prepared Paints, 207 Pearl Street, New York, New York, undated

The cover is brown and white with a large dog laying next to a can of paint.The factory is located in Brooklyn, New York. A small circular with two color samples and product descriptions is glued to the inside cover of the notebook. Wadsworth products are for sale by E.A. Buck & Company, Stafford Sp...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.006

Memoranda, Longman and Martinez, pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by A.H. Maloney in Camden, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265040

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.007

Memoranda, Longman and Martinez, pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

A mermaid and a paint can illustrate the notebook cover. The item verso has a paint can with the text "For sale by Henrie C. Fay, Athol, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.008

Map of New Hampshire and Vermont, drawn by H.F. Walling, The Claremont Manufacturing Company, Claremont, New Hampshire, 1877

The map is prepared for the State Registers by H.F. Walling, 102 Clunmey Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The map verso has advertisements for "Scribner's Monthly" and "St. Nicholas." There is an ad for the Standard Paint Works, Wm. A. Newell & Co., office, 104 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts. N.H....

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265042

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.009

Brochure for Kyanize Floor Finish, Boston Varnish Company, Boston, Chicago, Montréal, 1931

The product is described for use on floors and woodwork and includes color samples.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265043

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.010

Oil stain for natural wood colors, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware, undated

The oil stain use on floors, woodwork and panelling is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265045

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.011

Ingersoll paint book tells all about paint and painting, Patrons' Paint Works, 243-245 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, New York, 1926

Patrons' Paint Works is described as "the oldest mixed paint house in America." The item has a loose flyer titled "Special Bargain in Roof and Barn Paint." The contents are listed on page 48.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.012

Memoranda, Longman & Martinez, absolutely pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by D.W. Firmin & Company, Fitzilliam, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.001

Trade card for Eagle Pure White Lead, Eagle-Picher Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

The Eagle-Picher Company uses the old Dutch process to make white lead paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265059

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.002

Trade card for Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman Pure Prepared Paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by Baker & Mead in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265060

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.003

Trade cards for William Atkins, Chicago Varnish Company's architectural, carriage, marine varnishes, 66 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Presented by J.R. Baxter."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265061

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.004

Postcard for Calcicake, Averill Chemical Paint Co., 32 Burling Slip, New York, New York, dated April 23, 1879

The illustrations show the interior and exterior use of calcimine.

Date: 1979-04-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265062

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.005

Advertisement for C. Andross, sign painting, location unknown, undated

Andross, formerly Andross & Deming, has received supplies for sign painting from New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265063

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.006

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, office 39 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1878

Testimonials from satisfied customers are listed on the card verso. The product is sold by Goodrich & Hendrick, hardware dealers in Elmira, New York.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265064

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.007

Paint sample cover for Harrison Bros. & Co., manufacturers of Town & Country Ready Mixed Paints, 105 South Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 179 Water Street, New York, New York, undated

The item verso has numbered paint samples.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.008

Trade card for Longman & Martinez, pure prepared paint, New York, New York, undated

Coordinated paint samples numbered 83, 13 and 26 are shown on the card verso. The paint is sold by Fentzlaff & Wolfe, Bloomfield Avenue, near the Post Office in Montclair, New Jersey. A woman's hand holding a feathered quill rests on a piece of stationery in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265066

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.009

Trade card for Longman & Martinez, pure prepared paint, New York, New York, undated

Coordinated paint samples numbered 55, 30 and 25 are shown on the card verso. The paint is sold by Fentzlaff & Wolfe, Bloomfield Avenue, near the Post Office in Montclair, New Jersey. A woman's hand holding a feathered quill rests on a piece of stationery in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265067

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.010

Handbill for Calmans Spar Varnishes, Emil Calman & Co., New York, New York, udated

The image text reads "The Painter's Dream. He dreams of the various troubles he has had with varnishes. Hold to the light and see how his troubles disappear." Calman products are sold by W.H. Spalding & Company, 117 Central and 14 Jackson Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265068

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.011

Dutch Boy Wonsover, the inside story of durable beauty, National Lead Company, New York, New York, 1950s

Dutch Boy products are sold by George W. McPherson, 1135 Washington Street, Lanesville, Massachusetts.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265069

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.012

Nature's color harmonies, enamelized paint, Nu-Enamel Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, 1935

The brochure folds open to show various color coordinated rooms in a house. An elf figure paints the flowers in the images.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265070

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.013

Sapolin Speed Enamel, paint, Sapolin Co. Inc., 229 East 42nd Street, New York, New York, undated

Color samples are provided in the brochure for Sapolin Speed Enamel which "dries hard within 4 hours." The product and the objects it can be used on are described on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.014

Envelope for Atlas Ready Mixed Paint, Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the envelope image. H.K. Brown, Clinton, Maine is printed in the return address space on the envelope.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265072

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.015

Home color styles, paint, Boston Varnish Company, Boston, Chicago, Montréal, 1931

The pamphlet promotes Kyanize Quick Drying Finishes for the home.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265073

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.016

Label for The Thomson Wood Finishing Co., varnishes, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The office is located at 115 North 4th Street and the factories at 928-932 N. 3rd Street and Clarkson & Bickley Avenue.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265074

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.017

Envelope for The Home Decorator, Cobban Wallpaper Stores, Inc., 37 Manchester Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Cobban Wallpaper provides beauty and protection suggestions to customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.018

Handbill for Winsor & Newton's Water Colours, Frost & Adams, 33 & 35 Cornhill, corner Franklin Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The watercolors listed are available in half and whole cakes. Frost & Adams is located at the old stand of M.J. Whipple & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.019

Sheet of Longman & Martinez Paint stamps, Longman & Martinez, New York, New York, undated

Each stamp reads "L and M Paint Worth Looking Into Less Gallon And Year Cost, Longman & Martinez, New York." There are nine stamps on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.020

Advertisement for Mandarin Green Paint, manufactured by C. Richardson & Co., Boston, Mass., 1868

The product is designed to be used in place of Paris Green. It can be used for window blinds, carriage and ornamental work of all kinds. The bottom of the advertisement reads "Wilder, printer, 62 Congress Street, Boston."

Date: 1868

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265078

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.021

Card for Lizzie Sumner, class of '71, location unknown, undated

A design has been created around Lizzie Sumner's name and class affiliation.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.001

Card sample style 102, Kelsey Press Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The envelope flap text reads "Remember This Friend." There is a blank card inside the envelope. A white dove is flanked by two roses in the illustration. Card prices are 100 for $.80 and 1000 for $7.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.002

Card sample Paris Beauties, Kelsey Press Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The text between the two roses reads "Accept my best wishes." The envelope contains a blank card. Card prices are 100 for $.85 and 1000 for $8.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.003

Sample for the Tremont Paper Company, location unknown, undated

The sign for the Tremont Paper Company is shown on the sheet. Handwritten text on the verso appears to read "Gaol Boston, Joseph Otis, D. Gaoler Boston, January 2, 1777."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.004

Reward of merit card sample, no. 801, G.P. Brown & Co., Beverly, Mass., undated

A young girl fishes on a river bank with her dog in the image. The lower right corner has lines for the student's name and the teacher's signature. The card verso has a description of the designs and price available to customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.005

Advertisement for the Wholesale Paper Warehouse, Rice, Kendall & Company, paper dealers, 20 & 22 Water Street, Boston, Mass., 1859

The business premises are shown in the illustration. The advertisement is from "Alm," 1859. The ad verso lists multiple paper related businesses.

Date: 1859

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.006

Friendship greeting card, location unknown, undated

The word "Friendship" is on the front of the card. The word "True" is on the card verso. The card opens to show a young women dressed in Regency style costume. There is a verse about friendship on the inside.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.007

Unclaimed letters! Remaining in the post office at Braggville, Co. of Middlesex, State of Massachusetts, undated

The item is a sheet of Braggville Post Office stationery used for actions taken on unclaimed letters. M.M. Hartshorne, P.M. is the name printed on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.008

Let us talk business, in a business way, U.S. Toilet Paper Co., manufacturers, 36 & 38 Barrett Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company urges customers to buy directly from them and not use a jobber.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265088

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.009

Billhead for Carter, Rice & Co., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 26, 1908

The Boston and Denver business premises are shown in the illustrations. The billhead verso has a partial list of the stock carried by the Company.

Date: 1908-09-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265089

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.010

Billhead for Carter, Rice & Co., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 14, 1906

The Boston and Denver business premises are shown in the illustrations. The billhead verso has a partial list of the stock carried by the Company.

Date: 1906-03-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.011

Billhead for Carter, Rice & Co., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 28, 1899

The Boston business premises are shown in the illustration. The billhead verso has a partial list of the stock carried by the Company.

Date: 1899-06-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.012

Billhead for Wm. H. Claflin & Co., paper warehouse, 180 to 188 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 29, 1901

Claflin is the successor to Claflin & Brown. The Company is the New England agent for Union Paper Bags.

Date: 1901-08-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265092

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.013

Billhead for the Samuel Ward Company, manufacturing stationers & paper merchants, 47-49 & 51 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 27, 1903

Ward has a New York salesroom at 621 Broadway.

Date: 1903-07-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265112

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.014

Letterhead for Carter, Rice & Co., Inc., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business premises are shown in the letterhead illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265113

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.015

Samples from the Connecticut Steam Card Works, Hartford, Connecticut, 1886

The sheet verso has descriptions and prices for the cards carried by the business.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265114

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.016

Wrapping paper for Boston Letter Paper, no. 3, manufactured by the Southworth Manufacturing Co., West Springfield, Mass., undated

The product is manufactured expressly for John P. Jewett & Company, booksellers, Nos. 17 & 19 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265115

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.017

Label for Papeterie Coopérative D'Angoulême, Laroche-Joubert & Co., Angoulême, France, undated

The Company manufactures paper for stationery, cartes de visites and photographs. The products received an award at the Universal Exposition in 1878.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265116

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.001

Trade card for Hardy, artist photographer, No. 493 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Fine crayon portraits a specialty." Hardy is located between Temple Place and West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265546

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.004

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