Historic New England

Trade card for the Meritas Table Oil Cloth, Meritas Standard Company, location unknown, undated

The New England distributors for the product are Blodgett, Ordway & Webber in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.020

Lewando's French Dye House, 65 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Lewando's services, colors and dye process are described in the pamphlet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270101

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.021

Brochure for the New York Dyeing and Printing Establishment, 98 Duane Street, New York, New York, undated

The business is also known as the Staten Island Dyeing Establishment. In Boston the business has a branch office at 7 Temple Place and an agent at 163 Essex Street for the convenience of customers. An illustration of the works on Staten Island is shown on the back of the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270107

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.022

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, stars, eagle, lion, location unknown, undated

The stars, eagle and lion are seen against a blue background. The bottom of the label reads "No. 80, 24 yds."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.009

Label for Old Glory, cotton manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The silver label is designed with a large eagle in the center spilling over into the frame. The bottom of the label reads "Trade Mark Registered."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.010

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, minstrel serenading woman, location unknown, undated

The label shows a minstrel serenading a woman in an outdoor setting. The woman is in a blue gown with red trim. The man is in a red outfit. The image has a blue and gold frame with lions in the upper corners and plants in the lower corners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270268

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.011

Label for unidentified cotton manufacturer, lions, location unknown, undated

The text on the banner below the lions reads "Possunt Quia Posse Videntur."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.012

Label for llama cloth, cotton manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label has a classical female figure with a harp. A plow and a factory are shown behind her. The label border is decorated with lyres.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270270

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.013

Label for English Crown Poplin Alpaca, cotton manufacturer, location unknown, undated

A lion and unicorn decorate the label. The text reads "Manufactured expressly for the best city trade."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270271

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.02.01.014

Label for Warranted Pure Linen, linen manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label is decorated in gold and violet colors with a flax plant at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.03.01.001

Label for Warranted All Pure Linen, linen manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label has an eagle at the top and is decorated in green and gold colors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270281

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.03.01.002

Label for 4/4 Spanish Linen, linen manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label is gold and white with the numbers 4 over 4 at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.03.01.003

Label for unidenfied silk manufacturer, leaping stag, location unknown, undated

A leaping stag is shown in the label image done in gold and white colors. The number is 493 and there are 25 yards on the bolt.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270285

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.001

Labels for unidentified silk manufacturer, shepherdess with sheep, location unknown, undated

A shepherdess holds her crook while sitting next to a sheep in the label image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270287

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.002

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, eagle, location unknown, undated

The image motto reads "Proetio Prudentia Proestat."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270292

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.003

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, couple, location unknown, undated

A lion and unicorn heraldry image is shown at the top of the label. A woman appears to speak to a man in tartan dress in the central image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.004

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, hunting dog, location unknown, undated

A hunting dog holding a bird is shown in the label image. The label is decorated in colors of green and gold. Sixteen yards is recorded on the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.005

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, two women and two children, location unknown, undated

A girl and boy make a presentation to two women. The figures are white against a green background with gold decoration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.006

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, flowers, location unknown, undated

The gold frame has a fleur de lis at the top. Flowers of various colors are the central image of the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270299

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.007

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, bird, location unknown, undated

A red and yellow bird sits on a branch in the label image. The border decoration is done in colors of gold, white and blue.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.008

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, woman washing clothes, location unknown, undated

A woman wearing a decorated kerchief washes clothes in the label image. The fabric information reads "no. 75, 20 yards."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270301

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.009

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, woman washing clothes, location unknown, undated

A woman wearing a decorated kerchief washes clothes at a water pool in the label image. The label information reads "no. 70."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.010

Label for Toile du Nord, Parkhill Manufacturing Co., Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Gold stars against a blue background show the trademark for the Parkhill Manufacturing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270307

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.011

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, female figure, location unknown, undated

A white female figure is shown against a blue and gold background in the label image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270309

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.012

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, coat of arms, location unknown, undated

Lions and a unicorn decorate a coat of arms with the word "Forward." The bottom of the label reads "Registered Trademark. Copyright."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270313

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.013

Labels for unidentified silk manufacturer, eagle and children, location unknown, undated

Two little boys recline at the base of an eagle statue holding a coat of arms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270315

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.014

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, textile factory, location unknown, undated

The label shows sailing ships and buildings around a textile factory image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270319

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.015

Label for Renaissance Curtain, silk manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The pink, gold and white label has the number, size and yardage stamped on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270321

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.016

Label for Produits Français, silk manufacturer, Rue du Sentier, Paris, France, undated

The label colors are gold, white and beige with a stylized letter "P."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270322

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.017

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, cemetary scene, location unknown, undated

A man with a dog at his feet watches an elderly man dig a grave in a church cemetary.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270323

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.018

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, cobbler, location unknown, undated

A cobbler rests in front of a fireplace while a woman stands in the doorway.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270324

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.019

Trade card for J.V. Beyer, upholsterer and cabinet maker, 109 & 111 Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, undated

Flowers decorate the card for Beyer, an upholsterer and cabinet maker.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270325

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.001

Advertisement for William Hancock, upholsterer, Nos. 37, 39, 41, 45, 49 & 53 Market Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

Hancock carries every article of furniture and upholstery goods. The ad verso has "ca. 1828-1829" handwritten on it.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270326

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.002

Brochure for upholstery materials, location unknown, undated

The brochure lists hair, fabrics and accessories for upholstery manufacture.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270327

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.003

Billhead for William B. Phelps, manufacturer and dealer in furniture and upholstery goods, Nos. 17 to 27 Brattle Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 30, 1862

Phelps is located on Brattle Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1862-01-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270328

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.004

Billhead for Paul & Co., Dr., upholsterers and interior decorators, 354 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 10, 1867

The business carries curtains, window shades, sofas, couches, chairs and fashionable furniture.

Date: 1867-01-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270332

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.005

Billhead for Paul & Co., Dr., upholsterers and interior decorators, 354 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 14, 1868

The business carries curtains, window shades, sofas, couches, chairs and fashionable furniture.

Date: 1868-01-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270333

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.006

Billhead for Lee L. Powers, upholsterer and interior decorator, 30 Boylston Street, near Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass., dated November 15, 1893

Powers carries furniture, upholstery goods, fringes, carpets and pictures.

Date: 1893-11-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270334

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.007

Billhead for Paul & Co., Dr., upholsterers and interior decorators, 239, 241 & 243 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 4, 1871

The business carries curtains, window shades, sofas, couches, chairs and fashionable furniture.

Date: 1871-03-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270335

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.008

Billhead for Andrew Dutton Company, importers of upholstery, drapery & decorative fabrics, 60 Canal and 155 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass., dated July 14, 1922

The business was established in 1871. Dutton has a western branch in Detroit, Michigan.

Date: 1922-07-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270336

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.009

Billhead for James Paul & Co., Dr., upholsterers and interior decorators, 354 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 23, 1859

The business carries curtains, window shades, sofas, couches, chairs and fashionable furniture.

Date: 1859-11-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270337

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.010

Billhead for James Paul & Co., Dr., upholsterers and interior decorators, 354 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 8, 1860

The business carries curtains, window shades, sofas, couches, chairs and fashionable furniture.

Date: 1860-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270338

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.011

Billhead for James Paul & Co., Dr., upholsterers and interior decorators, 354 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 20, 1865

The business carries curtains, window shades, sofas, couches, chairs and fashionable furniture.

Date: 1865-02-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270339

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.05.01.012

Dressing room plan #5, plan alteration, 1/2 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270391

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.008

Bathroom, #5, elevations alteration, 1/2 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270392

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.009

Dressing room #10, plan alteration, 1/2 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270393

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.010

Dressing room #10, plan alteration, 1/2 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270394

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.011

Exterior perspective, residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270395

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.012

Details for bedrooms #3, #4, #5; marked #280; 1 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on tracing paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270396

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.013

Plan and elevation alterations, closets on landing; 1/2 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; ink on linen

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270397

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.014

Search Collections

Displaying: 64001 - 64050 of 223,951