Historic New England

Token of friendship, embroidery, location unknown, undated

The embroidered bookmark reads "Token of friendship."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.003

Lord is in his holy temple, embroidery, location unknown, undated

A place of worship is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251249

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.004

Bookmark with crucifix, embroidery, location unknown, undated

The top of the bookmark has the numbers 32 and 80. The bottom has lowercase abbreviations "e.e.g." and below them " June 10."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.005

Bookmark, Nancy Bruster, location unknown, 1932

A rose is painted on the ribbon with the year "1932" at the top and the name "Nancy Bruster" at the bottom.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251251

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.006

Music hath charms, embroidery, location unknown, undated

An embroidery piece has been glued to a fabric strip to create a bookmark.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251252

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.007

Trade card for Vivian E. Warren, hand embroidered voile dresses, 58 Fenway, Apartment 11, Boston, Mass., undated

The entrance to her building is on Hemenway Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.001

Trade card for Mears & Smith, merchant tailors, Old State House, Boston, Mass., undated

The State House building is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251254

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.002

Trade card for Thwing & Collins, merchant tailors, 140 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Charles H. Thwing and Chester A. Collins have chambers for their tailoring business on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251255

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.003

Trade card for Mrs. Hector P. Stokes, dressmaking, School Street, Suncook, New Hampshire, undated

Mrs. Stokes creates ladies' garments using rayon taffetas, twills, satins and prints.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251256

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.004

Trade card for Colonial Craftways, handmade products, Whiteface Road, North Sandwich, New Hampshire, undated

The card reads "Handmade products from our shop, forge and stone mill and from associated craftsmen." The business is operated by Florence and Milton Wend.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251257

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.005

Trade card for E.N. Winslow, fashionable tailor, 505 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., 1877

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co." A telephone is used in the card illustration.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.006

Trade card for E.N. Winslow, fashionable tailor, 505 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., 1877

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co." A telephone is used in the card illustration.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.007

Trade card for E.N. Winslow, fashionable tailor, 505 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., 1877

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co." A telephone is used in the card illustration.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.008

Trade card for E.N. Winslow, fashionable tailor, 505 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., 1877

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co." A telephone is used in the card illustration.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.009

Trade card for T.J. Fenno, merchant tailor, 193 Broadway Street, South Boston, Mass., 1880

The card verso has a business directory for South Boston, Massachusetts copyrighted by H. Mellins, 1880. The caption reads "We've had a d_ _l of a time."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251262

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.010

Trade card for Charles F. Allen, gentlemen's, boys' & ladies' tailoring, 36 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A little boy fans a candle flame in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.011

Columbia Yarns, location unknown, undated

The types of yarns available are described inside the brochure. The verso has a ticket facsimile that is on each skein. Columbia Yarns are sold by C.C. Terry in Hudson, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251264

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.012

Trade card for Merrill Brothers, tailors & importers, 225 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., Spring, 1880

The business invites customers to view exclusive patterns and stock from the best European and American manufacturers.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251265

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.013

Trade card for L.P. Hollander & Co., merchant tailors, ladies' costumers, 492 & 494 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Hollander will provide riding habits, ulsters, children's hosiery and boys' custom and ready-made clothing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.014

D. J. Atwood, merchant tailor, theatrical costumer, 170 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure lists the theatrical, military, livery and ball materials and trimmings for sale by Atwood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.015

Complete instruction in shading of foliage and flowers with Belding's Wash Embroidery Silks, Belding Bros. & Co., Chicago, Illinois, undated

The shading guide for use in embroidery is published by Belding. Belding's Wash Embroidery Silks are sold at C.E. Adams & Company, 30 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251268

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.016

Billhead for Charles A. Smith & Co., merchant tailors, Old State House, Boston, Mass., dated June 22, 1859

The billhead reads "All making and trimmings of garments, cash on delivery."

Date: 1859-06-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.017

Billhead for L.P. Hollander & Co., 82 & 83 Boylston Street and Park Square, Boston,Mass., dated January, 1888

The illustration shows the Hollander Building in Boston. "Casino Building, Newport, R.I." is printed above the business name on the billhead.

Date: 1888-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251270

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.018

Billhead for John R. Farrell, Dr., tailor, Boylston Hall, corner Boylston and Washington Streets, Room 10 & 12, Boson, Mass., dated October 30, 1873

Farrell gives special attention to military and band uniforms.

Date: 1873-10-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251271

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.019

Billhead for Charles A. Smith & Co., merchant tailors, Old State House, Boston, Mass., dated 1880

The billhead reads "All making and trimmings of garments, cash on delivery."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251272

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.020

Billhead for Devereux & Eager, tailors, Boston, Mass., dated November 1, 1866

A two cent stamp is affixed to the billhead.

Date: 1866-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251274

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.021

Billhead for George H. Eager, merchant tailor, No. 213 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1872

Eager is located on Washington Street opposite Franklin Street.

Date: 1872-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251275

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.022

Billhead for George H. Eager, merchant tailor, No. 213 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 5, 1869

Eager is located on Washington Street opposite Franklin Street.

Date: 1869-05-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251288

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.023

Billhead for George H. Eager, merchant tailor, No. 213 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1871

Eager is located on Washington Street opposite Franklin Street.

Date: 1871-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251289

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.024

Billhead for George H. Eager, merchant tailor, No. 213 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 2, 1869

Eager is located on Washington Street opposite Franklin Street.

Date: 1869-09-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251290

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.025

Billhead for J.H. Lewis, merchant tailor and dealer in fine cloths, 417 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 1, 1883

Lewis is located on Washington Street between Winter and Bromfield Streets.

Date: 1883-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251291

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.026

Billhead for J.H. Lewis, merchant tailor and dealer in fine cloths, 417 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1884

Lewis is located on Washington Street between Winter and Bromfield Streets.

Date: 1884-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251292

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.027

Billhead for Bent & Bush, Dr., hats, caps, furs, army and navy goods, 387 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 1, 1890

Bent & Bush is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251293

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.028

Billhead for D. & C. Davis, tailors, drapers and general outfitters, 7 James Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom, dated June 6, 1844

The billhead reads "Captains & passengers expeditiously equiped for all parts of the globe."

Date: 1844-06-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251294

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.029

Handbill for Perkins, draper and tailor, Naumkeag Block, corner of Essex and Central Streets, Salem, Mass., January 1, 1853

Daniel Perkins and Benjamin M. Perkins give notice that the firm of Bates & Perkins has been dissolved. Perkins has a new stock of goods in his store at the corner of Essex and Central Streets.

Date: 1853-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251299

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.030

Billhead for Freeman, Carey & Co., tailors and dealers in fine clothing and furnishing goods, Nos. 155 & 157 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1874

The business premises are shown in the image on Washington Street.

Date: 1874-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251301

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.031

Billhead for Freeman, Carey & Co., tailors and dealers in fine clothing and furnishing goods, Nos. 155 & 157 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1866

The left side of the image is captioned "One price only."

Date: 1866-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.032

Billhead for J.H. Nichols & Son, drapers and tailors, 21 Court, near Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1879

The firm received a silver medal at the thirteenth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, 1878.

Date: 1879-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251305

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.033

Handicrafts - Sewing - Tailoring - Folder 2

File part

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251306

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02

Trade card for Miss Mirick, dress maker, 61 Temple Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Miss Mirick is a dressmaker on Temple Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251307

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02.001

Trade card for Albert Foth, merchant tailor, corner of Main and State Streets, Springfield, Mass., undated

The card reads "Particular attention paid to cutting and making youths' and boys' clothes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251308

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02.002

Trade card for L.F. Bridgham, merchant tailor, 657 Washington Street and 18 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Bridgham deals in wedding outfits, dress suits to rent and ladies' garments to order.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251309

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02.003

Trade card for Nicoll the Tailor, 72 & 249 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. and 620 Broadway and 139-151 Bowery, New York, New York, undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. Nicoll, the Tailor, imports for...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251310

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02.004

Trade card for Nicoll the Tailor, 72 & 249 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. and 620 Broadway and 139-151 Bowery, New York, New York, undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. Nicoll, the Tailor, imports for...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251311

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02.005

Trade card for Nicoll the Tailor, 72 & 249 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. and 620 Broadway and 139-151 Bowery, New York, New York, undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. Nicoll, the Tailor, imports for...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251312

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.02.006