Historic New England

Trade card for the Marks Chair, Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Co., 850 Broadway, between 13th & 14th Streets, New York, New York and 234 S. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The Marks Chair uses "Wakefield Woven Cane" according to the description on the card verso. The image is captioned "The Seven Wonders of the World Colossus of Rhodes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.011

Trade card for the Marks Folding Chair, Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Co., Ltd., 850 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

The card verso description suggests giving the chair as a holiday gift. It was patented February 1, 1876. The Company has a Branch Office at 221 and 223 State Street in Chicago, Illinois.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.012

Advertisement for Braman, Shaw & Co., furniture, 27 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The dealer imports Samuel Laycock's English Hair Seating and manufactures parlor and pulpit furniture.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250853

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.013

Billhead for Lawrence, Wilde & Hull, drawing room, parlor, and chamber furniture, Nos. 42 to 48 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., dated January 11, 1873

The firm is an importer and manufacturer of furniture, leathers, mattresses, looking-glasses and upholstery goods.

Date: 1873-01-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.014

Billhead for William B. Phelps, furniture and upholstery goods, Nos. 17 to 27 Brattle Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 21, 1862

The billhead is for repair of a rocking chair, parlor chair and dining room chair.

Date: 1862-07-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.015

Billhead for Haley, Morse & Co., furniture and interior decorations, 411 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 26, 1875

The note on the billhead reads "All goods packed to the best of our ability, but not warranted against breakage."

Date: 1875-01-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250856

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.016

Billhead for The Carey Chair Mfg. Co., rattan, reed, and splint seat chairs, Victoria Street, Keene, New Hampshire, dated May 24, 1922

The billhead is for the purchase of light rockers.

Date: 1922-05-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.017

Billhead for Shaw & Applin, manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in parlor, church and lodge furniture, 27 Sudbury, 69 and 71 Portland Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 15, 1879

The business is the successor to Braman, Shaw & Company. Changes in the Company name from 1780-1863 are listed at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1879-05-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.018

Billhead for Merriam & Holden, cane and wood seat chairs and settees of every description, Westminster, Mass., dated May 14, 1860

Merriam & Holden is a manufacturer, dealer and furnisher.

Date: 1860-05-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.019

Circular for Law & Parker, cane guard, 229 1/2 Tenth Street, South Brooklyn, New York, New York, undated

The merits of the cane guard are described in the circular. J.H. Gordon is the agent located at 22 New Church Street, New York, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.020

Billhead for F. Peirce & Co., wholesale chair warehouse, corner of Richmond & North Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 8, 1861

The business premises are seen in the billhead image.

Date: 1861-01-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.021

"Lambert, holding four persons at arm's length", Boston Museum, Market Square, Boston, Mass., circa 1809

This photograph contains harmful language including racist and stereotypical caricatures. 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 Englan...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250864

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.01.001

Business card for Gary Kissal, curator, Marblehead Dory & Schooner Museum, 5 Bessom Street, #101, Marblehead, Mass., undated

The card has a zip code and telephone number.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250865

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.01.002

Ticket for Austin & Stone's Museum, Scollay Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The ticket verso reads "Not good until countersigned by the proprietors."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.001

Ticket for the Boston Art Club Exhibition, 64 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the ticket reads "The Gallery will close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250867

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.002

Brochure for The Rockport Art Association, Rockport, Mass., 1940s

The brochure describes the history of the Association with a membership application form on the verso.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.003

Trade card for The Camden Whist Marker, Charles Goodall and Son, Camden Works, London, United Kingdom, undated

Goodall sells the Royal Game of Bezique in addition to the whist marker.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.001

Trade card for Dove e il gatto? [Where is the cat?], location unknown, undated

The image is a picture puzzle with a hidden cat.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.002

B.Y.M.C. Union athletic sports at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass., October 23, 1875

The order of athletic events is listed on the program. Transportation is provided by train from the Boston & Albany Depot. The bottom line reads "Tickets can only be obtained at the Librarian's desk."

Date: 1875-10-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.003

Billhead for the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Iver Johnson Building, 155 Washington Street, corner Cornhill, Adams Square, Boston, Mass., dated July 28, 1919

The Iver Johnson business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1919-07-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.004

Advertisement for The two popular in-door games, D.B. Brooks & Brothers, manufacturers of lawn and floor croquet games, 55 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November, 1860

The games described are Humphrey's Parlor Cue Alley and Brooks Carom Croquet Board. The advertisement is from "Hours at home," volume 4, number 1, November 1860.

Date: 1860-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.005