Historic New England

Label for Forestier Frères, Bordeaux, France, undated

A wreath encircles the label name.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246874

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.012

Billhead for Blanchard & Co., importers and wine merchants, Nos. 14, 15, 16 & 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass., dated January 20, 1914

The text on the building image reads "Wholesale Liquors" and "Pure Liquors for Medicinal Use."

Date: 1914-01-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.013

Letterhead for the Los Angeles Company, wines, brandies, whiskies, etc., 51 & 52 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 4, 1908

A streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles are in the building image.

Date: 1908-05-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.014

Label for Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the label reads "Blended and bottled by Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246877

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.001

Label for Old Mr. Boston Canadian River Bitters, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The label reads "...made with imported Canadian Whisky-a blend imported from Canada."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246878

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.002

Label for Acme Whiskey, The Hannis Distilling Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The whiskey is a compound label bottled by the Transatlantic Hotel, 367 West Street, New York, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246879

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.003

Label for Old Mr. Boston Big 90 Ninety Proof Blended Whiskey, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The whiskey is blended and bottled by Mr.Boston Distiller Inc.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246880

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.004

Label for Maywood Club Straight Rye Whiskey, The American Liquor Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The item is bottled by The American Liquor Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246881

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.005

Label for Old Mr. Boston Lemon Collins Vodka, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The vodka has natural true fruit flavors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246882

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.006

Mr. Boston's Spot Bottle Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the label reads "Every drop straight whiskey."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246883

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.007

Trade card for Chassagne Côté-d'Or, wine, Gve. de Beuverand, location unknown, undated

Red and white wines made by the vineyard are listed on the back of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246884

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.008

Label for Superior Old Rye Whiskey, location unknown, undated

Ribbons and plants decorate the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246885

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.009

Label for Rennert, Prosch & Co., California wine bitters, 26 & 28 Vesey Street, New York, New York and 626 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, undated

The wine bitters are from the vineyards of Kohler & Frohling. The trademark was secured in 1870.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246886

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.010

Label for Fine Old Port-Wine, location unknown, undated

The label reads "Quality Superior" and has a coat of arms at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.011

Trade card for The America Champagne, A. Werner & Co., New York, New York, undated

The card is stamped on the back "Conant & Fuller Agents for Boston, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.012

Trade card for Malt Bitters, Malt Bitters Company, Boston, Mass, undated

The Malt Bitters are advertised on the card verso as "Stimulation Without Intoxication." The image is captioned "The House That Jack Built." The cards are available at druggists such as M.S. Wooman & Co., pharmacists in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.013

Label for Boylston Sparkling Ale, Boylston Brewery, Haffenreffer & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The ale is bottled at the Boylston Brewery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.014

Label for German Style Beer, Peter Bub Brewery, Winona, Minnesota, 1933

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.015

Trade card for Jacob Wirth, wine list, 37 & 39 Eliot Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card lists Rhine wines, clarets and champagnes imported by Jacob Wirth.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.016

Trade price current, Dixon Bros., 41 & 42 Commercial Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

Customers are invited to the store on Boston's Commercial Wharf.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.017

Ladies' or Sweet Wine, Longworth & Zimmerman's, Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

The wine is made from the Isabella Grape.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246895

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.018

Trade card for The Clicquot Club Company, Millis, Mass, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery and language appropriating Native Alaskan culture. 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 Eng...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.019

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, E.G. Booz Distillery Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The E.G. Booz Distillery was established in 1840.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.020

Label for Murryego Slivowica, P.J. Murray Company Incorporated, Holyoke, Mass, undated

The liquors made by the Murray Company are described in Polish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.021

Label for Sweet's Special Straight Whiskey, A. Sweet, Penacook, New Hampshire, undated

The Sweet Wine Room is shown in the label image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.022

Label for New England Rum, location unknown, undated

The bottom of the label reads "Guaranteed strictly pure for medicinal and family use."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246900

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.023

Label for The Pee-Jay Pure Rye Whiskey No. 6, P.J. Murray & Co., Holyoke, Mass., undated

A jay and barley stalks decorate the whiskey label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246901

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.024

Billhead for Gray's Celebrated Cincinnati Lager Beer, James O. Gray, Dr., depot, 388 Tremont Street, corner of Castle Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

Gray is the sole New England Agent for the product.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246902

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.025

Billhead for S.C. Bixby, ales, porter and lager beer, 103 and 105 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

Bixby deals in "California wines and brandies direct from the vineyards." The business is on the corner of Spring Lane, opposite the Post Office.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246911

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.026

Label for The Old Thompson, location unknown, undated

Below the name the label reads "Union made." The seal at the top reads "Open Door Policy Ireland and America."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246912

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.027

Billhead for John E. Cassidy, importer, receiver of fine bourbon and rye whiskey, Nos. 47, 49, 51 & 53 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

Cassidy is the proprietor of Chestunut Hill & Neptune Whiskeys and the agent for Sortwell & Company's New England Rum.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246913

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.028

Billhead for Seth E. Clapp & Co., choice wines and liquors, No. 33 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

Clapp is an importer and dealer in wines and liquors on Boylston Street.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246914

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.029

Billhead for James Oliver Gray, Lion Brewery, 388 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

The Lion Brewery is shown in the image in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246915

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.030

Billhead for Stanley & Co., brewers, bottlers of ales and Bavarian lager beer, 7 & 9 Court Avenue, Boston, Mass., ca.1800

The brewery is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246916

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.031

Billhead for D.T. Mills & Co., druggists' alcohol, cologne spirits, No.40 India Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

Mill was established in 1850 and carries Extra French Spirits Proof 100% Pure Boston Rum.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.032

Label for Sloe Gin, cordial, location unknown, undated

The label reads "Superior Quality."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246918

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.033

Label for Hermitage Sour Mash Rye Whisky, Hermitage Distillery, W.A. Gaines & Co., distillers, undated

The product is bottled by P.J. Murray & Co., Inc., Holyoke, Massachusetts. The Hermitage Distillery was founded in 1868.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.034

Billhead for Lincoln & Meads, dealers in flour, No. 1 Wooden Store, north side City Wharf, on Commercial, opposite Clinton Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 6, 1847

Lincoln & Meads is on the north side of City Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1847-03-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.001

Billhead for Woodworth Dow & Co., groceries, Concord, New Hampshire, dated August 20, 1886

Woodworth is a wholesale dealer in groceries, flour, grain, meal, lime and cement. The "Dow" name has been crossed off on the billhead.

Date: 1886-08-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.002

Billhead for Boston City Flour Mills, Nos. 41 to 52 Commercial Wharf, Boston, Mass., dated November 19, 1874

The image shows the process from the wheat field, to the flour mill, to the consumer's table.

Date: 1874-11-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246922

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.003

Billhead for S.W. Clifford, syrups, elixirs, Laboratory, Mercantile Block, 57 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 21, 1871

Clifford is a manufacturer and wholesale dealer in colorings, essences and flavoring extracts.

Date: 1871-09-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246923

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.004

Billhead for Union Sugar Refinery, granulated, powdered and coffee sugars, C.O. Whitmore & Son, No. 11 Liberty Square, Boston, Mass., dated July 31, 1863

The business manufactures sugar syrups in addition to the granulated and powdered sugars.

Date: 1863-07-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246924

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.005

Billhead for F.A. Kennedy Co., fine biscuit and crackers, 498, 500 & 502 Main Street, Cambridgeport, Mass., dated January 27, 1886

The first factory was built in 1839 in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts. The second factory was established in 1881 in Chicago, Illinois.

Date: 1886-01-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246925

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.006

Billhead for the Boston Sugar Refinery, Lewis Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 19, 1859

The refinery building is shown in the image.

Date: 1859-03-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246926

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.02.007

Advertisement for Hollis' Genuine Essence of Rose, Thomas Hollis, druggist, No. 30 Union Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1840

The Essence is "for sauces, pies, puddings, cakes and for perfume." The verso has "between 1834-1851" handwriiten on it.

Date: ca. 1840

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.004

Trade card for Arm & Hammer Soda, Church & Co., Route 4, Wall Street Station, New York, New York, 1908

The card verso describes the "New Series of Birds" available from Church & Company. The advantages of this brand of package soda are further described to the customer.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.001

Trade card for Dwights Soda, Church & Dwight Company, 27 Cedar Street, New York, New York, 1915

The business urges the customer to buy the Cow Brand Baking Soda. Thirty designs of "Interesting Animals" will be sent for the price of postage.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.002

Trade card for Arm & Hammer Soda, Church & Co., Route 4, Wall Street Station, New York, New York, 1915

The card is part of the series "Useful Birds of America." The customer is urged to purchase Arm and Hammer Brand Baking Soda. The bottom of the verso reads "For the good of all, do not destroy the birds."

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.03.003

Faneuil Hall, the cradle of liberty, 1888

Visitors view the paintings and furnishings in Faneuil Hall. The George Healy painting "Webster Replying to Hayne" is shown in the image.

Date: 1888

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 253131

Ref. Code: GC002.02.326

Unidentified box, location unknown, undated

The decorated box lid shows a musician serenading a woman in an outdoor setting. The lid has a white leaf in each corner connected with white lines. The square box is blue with green borders.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 253132

Ref. Code: EP002.02.010

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