Historic New England

Labels for drugs, Thomas Hollis, chemist and apothecary, 30 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The labels are for camphor, aqua ammonia, volatile liniment and inf. senna comp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.001

Trade card for Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, for coughs, consumption & all lung diseases, I. Butts, location unknown, undated

Conditions treated by the tonic are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.003

Dixie's land, The Piso Company, Warren, Pennsylvania, 1896

The score is a promotion for Piso's Cure for Consumption and Remedy for Catarrh. Customer testimonials and product descriptions are inside the front and back covers. The product is for sale by Dr.W.C. Kempton, W. Springfield, New Hampshire.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258930

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.004

Advertisement for Carter's Little Liver Pills, location unknown, undated

The product cures sick headache and a number of other conditions described on the verso. A small boy plays an instrument in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258931

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.005

Trade card for Allen's Jewell Five Cent Plug, G.K. Mellor, corner Union & Pleasant Streets, Worcester, Mass., undated

The pharmacist sells Mellor Excelsior Soda, healthy temperance beer and medicated ginger ale. The verso has a female figure anticipating a positive response from her husband for bringing home the chewing tobacco.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.006

Scientific manual on the care of the skin and complexion, Geo. C. Frye, Portland, Maine, 1892

The benefits of the product for various skin conditions are described in the pamphlet. The item, advertising Frye's Amandine with Quince, is in the shape of a quince tree fruit.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258933

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.007

Trade card for Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, location unknown, undated

The product is for coughs, consumption, bronchitis, influenza and other respiratory conditions. Mason's Luminous Match Scratcher is at the bottom of the card. When exposed to light it will shine in the dark.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258934

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.008

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., undated

The East River Suspension Bridge is shown in the image. The Vegetable Compound is for kidney complaints of either sex and female complaints. It is sold by Turner Bros., So. Pearl & Schuyler Streets, Albany, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258935

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.009

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., undated

The Vegetable Compound for female compalints and the Liver Pills are described on the card verso. The East River Suspension Bridge is shown in the image. John B. Coburn in E. Canaan, New Hampshire sells the products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258936

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.010

Trade card for Sapanule, lotion, location unknown, undated

Sapanule cures rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and all inflammatory pains. It is recommended by Henry Bergh, President of the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.011

Trade card for Sapanule, lotion, location unknown, undated

Sapanule cures rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and all inflammatory pains. "The Celebrated Glycerine Lotion" has a registered trademark for 1878.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.012

Trade card for Hunnewell's Tolu Anodyne for sleeplessness and neuralgia, Gilman Brothers, Boston, Mass., undated

The product is a vegetable preparation, without opium, for the treatment of neuralgia, rheumatism, insomnia, sciatica and diseases caused by nervous irritation. Gilman Brothers are the wholesale agents in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.013

Trade cards for Hop Pills, sick headache, liver complaints, dyspepsia, Hop Pill Manufacturing Co., New London, Connecticut, undated

The benefits of Hop Pills and Lyon's Sarsaparilla are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.014

Trade card for Ayer's Cathartic Pills, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The product is a family medicine for the treatment of indigestion, headache, dizziness, jaundice and biliousness.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.015

Trade card for Ayer's Pills, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

Ayer's Pills are made with only vegetable ingredients and treat a number of conditions described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.016

Trade card for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, cures colds, coughs and all diseases of the throat and lungs, prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The advantages of the product are described on the card verso. It is for sale by Davis Brothers in Mendon, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258943

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.017

Trade cards for Vegetine, the great blood purifier, H.R. Stevens, No. 464 Broadway, Boston, Mass., undated

Vegetine treats general debility, female weakness, rheumatism, dyspepsia and other conditions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.018

Trade card for Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient, location unknown, undated

The card verso reads "Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient the well known regulator of the stomach, liver and bowels." It is for sale by C. Blakely, druggist in Montpelier, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.019

Trade card for Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment for man & beast, John Hodge, Merchant's Gargling Oil Company, Lockport, New York, undated

A.S. Melcher's Red, White and Blue Store is advertised on the verso and carries boots and shoes in Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.020

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Lynn, Mass., undated

The use of the Vegetable Compound is described on the card verso. Pinkham also sells liver pills and a blood purifier. The products are available at M.K. Paine, druggist, corner of Main & State Streets, Windsor, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.021

Trade card for The Best Tonic, extract of malt and hops, Pabst Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, undated

The beverage cures dyspepsia and strengthens the system. Hygeia, daughter of the of the god of medicine, Asclepius, is shown holding a wreath.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.022

Trade card for Farrington & Luscom, apothecaries, 310 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., 1878

In 1856 the pharmacist George P. Farrington purchased the Old Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts. The card promotes Dr. Norman's Foot Salve for curing corns, sore joints, bunions and chilblains. Farrington owns the formula and manufactures the product.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.024

Advertisement for Thomas Bartlett, pharmacist, Boston, Mass., August 6, 1800

Bartlett's store of drugs is relocating from No. 61 Cornhill to No. 13 Cornhill in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800-08-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258513

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.025

Trade card for Samuel Kedder & Co., druggists, Charlestown, Mass., undated

There is a prescription on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.026

Prescription for sprains, location unknown, undated

The ingredients for a sprain prescription are listed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258515

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.027

Prescription for coughs, J. Skinner, location unknown, dated March 4, 1878

A prescription for coughs is outlined on the item.

Date: 1878-03-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.028

Prescription envelope for the Thomas Hollis Company, drugstore, 23 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1821 and is "the oldest prescription drug store in New England."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.029

Prescription for Claude Curtis, pharmacist, College Avenue and Broadway, Powder House Square, Somerville, Mass., undated

The prescription has a stamped number at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.030

Trade card for Charles A. Adams, pharmacist, Newton's Block, West Gardner, Mass., undated

A working mill is framed by a horseshoe in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.031

Handbill for the Brandon Drug Store, Case & Cheney, Brandon, Vermont, December 1, 1869

C.L. Case announces a new partner, Mr. J.R. Cheney, a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The verso describes the merchandise carried by the drugstore.

Date: 1869-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.032

Orlando Tompkins, druggist and apothecary, No. 271 Washington Street, corner Winter Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1865

The drugstore merchandise is described on the sheet. The handwritten text on the top right corner reads "before 1873."

Date: ca. 1865

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.033

Trade card for Frank C. Cummings, apothecary, Clark's Block, Natick, Mass., undated

Cummings is located at the sign of the golden mortar. Flowers decorate the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.001

Trade card for Frank C. Cummings, apothecary, Clark's Block, Natick, Mass., undated

Cummings is located at the sign of the golden mortar. Holly leaves and berries decorate the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.002

Trade card for O.G. Kimball, druggist and apothecary, Woodstock, Vermont, undated

A rural winter scene decorates the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.003

Trade card for J.R. Hall, Hall's Drug Store, Newport, Vermont, undated

The teacup and saucer represent the special merchandise carried by Hall's Drug Store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.004

Trade card for Frank C. Cummings, apothecary, Clark's Block, Natick, Mass., 1878

A robin sits on a snowy fence in the trade card image.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.005

Advertisement for Joseph Burnett, apothecary, 33 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Burnett carries soaps, pressing cases, syrups and extracts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.006

Billhead for the Howard Drug Company, wholesale and retail, White River Junction, Vermont, dated September 27, 1921

The Howard Drug Company is an agent for The Moxie Company.

Date: 1921-09-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258532

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.007

Billhead for C.H. Talcott & Company, wholesale druggists, Hartford, Connecticut, dated February 18, 1904

The Company also carries paints, oils, varnishes and glass.

Date: 1904-02-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258533

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.008

Business card for F.M. Killam, nurse, registered, 52 Rutland Square, 8 The Fenway, Boston, Mass., undated

A telephone number is given at the top of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258534

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.04.01.001

Business card for Mary Frances Cleary, graduate nurse, Brookline, Mass., undated

Mary Frances Cleary is located in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258535

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.04.01.002

Business card for Mr. H.L. Leavey, graduate nurse, 95 St. Botolph Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The lower left corner of the card reads "Graduate Boston City Hospital. Registered 8 The Fenway."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258536

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.04.01.003

Business card for A.L. Pilgrim, trained nurse, 40 Upton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Pilgrim is a graduate of Boston City Hospital.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.04.01.004

Greeting card for Oscar Schreck, M.D.V., veterinary surgeon, West Haven, Connecticut, dated December 25, 1925

A greeting card prescription for the person to have a year of good health, prosperity, friendships, hard work and happiness.

Date: 1925-12-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.05.01.001

Hood's pocket calendar, C.I. Hood & Co., apothecaries, Lowell, Mass., 1881

Hood's Sarsaparilla, Vegetable Pills, Olive Ointment and Tooth Powder are described. The item has an 1881 calendar. Arthur Hudson, pharmacist, Warner's Block in Newton, Massachusetts carries Hood products.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.013

Almanac for Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston, Mass., 1879

The almanac advertises Burnett products such as Cocoaine for the Hair, Vanilla Extract, Remedy for Asthma and Cologne Water. The almanac is incomplete.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258545

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.014

Treatise on fevers in general, but more particularly of chills and fever, ague, and all malarial diseases, giving simple directions for their treatment, with Thermaline, Dundas Dick & Co., New York, 1878

The item is the 7th edition. The back cover reads "On the cover of this book are calendars for the three years, 1879, 1880 and 1881. Dundas Dick & Co's Tasteless Medicines sold by A.J. Ditman, Astor House Pharmacy, Broadway, corner Barclay Street, New York."

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258546

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.015

Story of a gold headed cane, Otis Clapp & Son, Inc., 439 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure describes the Clapp Family history. Otis Clapp began selling medicines in 1840. He published, with his uncle Nathan Hale, the "Boston Daily Advertiser," the "Boston Directory" and such titles as the "American Library of Useful Knowledge."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258547

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.016

Receipt for Thomson's Patent, Samuel Thomson, Boston, Mass., dated August 17, 1839

The receipt is for the right to prepare and use the Medicine and System of Practice for Thomson's Patent. The subscriber is now a member of the Friendly Botanic Society.

Date: 1839-08-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258548

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.017

War! war!! war!!! between physicians and the matchless sanative, location unknown, 1837

The year "1837" is handwritten on the advertisement.

Date: 1837

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258549

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.018

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