Historic New England

Trade card for Phenyo-Caffein, pills, Phenyo-Caffein Co., Worcester, Mass., undated

The product cures headache and neuralgia. The illustration is a puzzle with hidden images.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.037

Trade card for Lactart Milk Acid, beverage, Avery Lactate Co., Boston, Mass., 1884

The beverage relieves fevers, headache, insomnia, depression and urinary problems. It is sold by E.V. Stoddard & Company, apothecaries, 50 State Street, New London, Connecticut.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259410

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.038

Trade card for David Nicholson's Liquid Bread, David Nicholson, St. Louis, Missouri and P.O. Box 961, New York, New York, 1885

This malt extract tonic won a gold medal at the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial on June 2, 1885. It is available at Bush & Co., apothecaries, 56 Front Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259412

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.039

Brochure for Horsford's Acid Phospate, Rumford Chemical Works, 58, 59, & 60 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1891

The brochure text describes the product as a preparation of the phosphates of potash, iron, lime, phosphoric acid, etc., in solution. It can be taken as a remedy for dyspepsia, headache, insomnia, seasickness and alcohol abuse.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259428

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.040

Trade card for "Mellin's Food for infants and invalids", The Doliber-Goodale Co., 41 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259430

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.041

Trade card for Athlophoros, rheumatism and neuralgia, The Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A dark-haired woman in a green gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259431

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.042

Trade card for Athlophoros, rheumatism, The Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A dark-haired woman in a yellow gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259432

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.043

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges & Heaters, C.F. Wing, New Bedford, Mass., undated

According to the card verso Glenwood products have won gold medals at two successive exhibitions of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association. C.F. Wing has recycled this trade card for D.C. M. Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills by covering the Lane's information.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259434

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.020

Trade card for T.J. Murray, hard chrome plating, 964 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass., undated

Murray does antique finishes, polishing and buffing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259439

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.001

Trade card for The Clason Architectural Metal Works, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The business works in sheet metal cornices, gutters, conductors, skylights, ventilators and roofing. Clason was incoroporated in 1898.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259440

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.002

Trade card for the Champion Metal Weather Strip and Parting Bead Co., 179 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The name "Wm. H. Godfrey" is in the lower left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259441

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.003

My mother-in-law, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

Hood's Sarsaparilla, Vegetable Pills, Tooth Powder and Olive Ointment are advertised in the item. The poem "My Moder-in-Law," by Charles Follen Adams is included with medical condition descriptions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259469

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.044

Trade card for the South Boston Iron Company's Works, South Boston, Mass., undated

The business office is located at 70 Water Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259470

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.005

Trade card for the South Boston Iron Company's Works, South Boston, Mass., undated

The business office is located at 70 Water Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259471

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.006

Trade card for Patrick Graney, tin-plate & sheet iron worker, 1221 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Graney also deals in new and second-hand furniture, stoves and kitchen furnishings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259472

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.007

Trade card for Richard French Iron Works, wrought and cast iron work, 82-84 Union Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

French makes iron work for buildings, trusses, fascia, columns, sidewalk lights, fences, stairs and fire escapes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259473

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.008

Trade card for John Bradley, medieval craftsman, metalworker, 559 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Bradley creates interior and exterior decorations for banks, churches, private and public buildings. The card verso lists firms and buildings where his work can be seen.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259474

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.009

Trade card for New England Brass Works, Sullivan & Robinson, 37 Pitts Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business will perform work for churches, stores, offices, banks and carriages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.010

Trade card for Smith & Lovett Co., builders' iron work, 125 to 129 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1813 and incorporated in 1899.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.011

Trade card for Harrington, Robinson & Co., rolled iron and steel, 272-276 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company deals in steel rails and railroad supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259477

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.012

Trade card for the Cunningham Iron Works, Charlestown and 83 Water Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Cunningham manufactures steam boilers, iron pipes and fittings. The business was established in 1852.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259478

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.013

Burnett's Floral Hand Book, Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston, Mass., 1878

The flower dictionary is interspersed with descriptions of Burnett products such as Burnett's Cocoaine and Burnett's Standard Flavoring Extracts. There is a calendar for 1878 on page 2. Lewis K. Mead, druggist and dealer in Burnett's Standard Preparations, Manchester, New Hampshire is advertised on ...

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.023

Palmer's manual of cage birds, Solon Palmer, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, 376 Pearl Street, New York, New York, 1879

Palmer products for personal care and hygiene are advertised in the book.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.024

Open secrets, Pabst Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ca. 1895

The pamphlet is a collection of conundrums to promote "The Best Tonic," a malt extract manufactured by the Pabst Brewing Company. The back cover has a portrait with the caption "Bush & Co., Druggists, Worcester, Mass."

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.025

Prize animals and their records, Perry Davis & Son, Providence, Rhode Island, 1890

The benefits of Perry Davis' Vegetable Pain Killer for humans and animals is described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.026

Trade card for Williams' New England Cough Remedy, Williams & Carleton, proprietors, Hartford, Connecticut, 1886

The Hartford Soldiers Memorial in Bushnell Park is shown in the image. Williams & Carleton was formerly Geo. W. Williams & Company.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.027

Trade card for Athlophoros, rheumatism, The Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A blonde woman in a blue gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.028

Trade card for C.K. Magee's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil, J.A. Magee & Co., location unknown, undated

The product is an emulsion of cod liver oil in combination with an extract of malt and hypophosphites of lime and soda. Children pull in a large fish caught in a net in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.029

Merchant's Gargling Oil, dream and fate, palmistry & c. songster, Merchant's Gargling Oil Co., Lockport, New York, 1888

Merchant Company products are promoted in a brochure with song lyrics and dream interpretations. A calendar for 1888 is included. The back cover has an advertisement for J.W. Foss & Company, bargain givers in Dover, New Hampshire.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.030

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., apothecaries, Lowell, Mass., undated

The product can be used to treat scrofula, salt rheum, catarrh, dyspepsia or any blood disease according to the description on the card verso. A little girl is outfitted to be the master of hounds in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.002

Hood's pansy, published by C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The popularity and sales of Hood's Sarsapailla are described inside the brochure. The brochure is 4 pages and in the shape of pansy flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.003

Hood's pansy, published by C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The benefits of Hood's Sarsaparilla are described in the brochure. The brochure is 16 pages and in the shape of pansy flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.004

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Hood's Sarsaparilla Laboratory, Lowell, Mass." The Laboratory features are described on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.005

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image is labeled "The ABC Class." The Sarsaparilla is described on the verso in terms of its (A)bsolute merit, (B)est blood purifier for the system and (C)ombination of ingredients.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.006

Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar, C.I. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass., 1902

The images are captioned "The New England Girl" and "The Southern Girl." The verso has a 1902 calendar and describes astronomical events for the United States.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.007

Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1891

The image is captioned "The Sewing Circle." The calendar is for 1892 and has sheets for June-December on it. The text on the item verso describes the product and has astronomical events.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.008

Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1898

The calendar is for 1899 with military insignia around the image borders for "The American Girl." The text on the verso has astronomical events and describes the Hood Family Medicines.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.009

Handbill for Choate's Concentrated Syrup of Sarsaparilla with iodide of potassa, Henry A. Choate, druggist, Bowdoin Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The benefits of the Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier are given on the handbill. Choate's Odonto for white and sound teeth is described at the bottom of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.010

Handbill for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The item verso has testimonials and a description of the Hood Laboratory in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.011

Handbill for Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The global reach of the product is shown in the image. Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Pills are sold by Henry L. Hadcock, 2700 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.012

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1897

The image caption reads "Hood's Animal Statuettes." The card verso text states that Hood cures because it acts on the blood.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.001

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1897

The image caption reads "Hood's Animal Statuettes." The card verso text reads "Hood's Sarsaparilla is a highly concentrated extract prepared by a combination, proportion and process peculiar to itself."

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.002

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1897

The image caption reads "The Famous Jersey Cow Merry Maiden and her Calf owned at Hood Farm, Lowell, Mass." The product is described as "The One True Blood Purifier" on the card verso.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.003

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1886

The text on the card verso describes the product as "a concentrated extract from Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock, Mandrake, Dandelion and other valuable vegetable remedies."

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.004

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Born Tired, All tired people should take Hood's Sarsaparilla. From painting owned by Mr.C.I. Hood." The product is sold by G.A. Evans in South Acworth, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.005