Historic New England

Trade card for Parker's Tonic, the great health and strength restorer, location unknown, undated

The tonic "cures coughs, consumption, asthma by rejuvenating the blood." The description on the card verso is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258550

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.019

Trade card for Hunt's Remedy, the great kidney & liver medicine, William E. Clarke, proprietor, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The advantages of Hunt's Remedy are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258551

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.020

Trade card for Dundas Dick & Company, Tasteless Medicines, New York, New York, 1876-1877

The card verso has a calendar for July 1876-June 1877.

Date: 1876-1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258552

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.021

Trade cards for George P. Farrington, druggist, 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: 258554

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.022

Trade card for C.I. Hood Family Medicines, C.I. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass., 1903

The card verso describes various medicines manufactured by the Hood Company.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258555

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.023

You need this! Anheuser-Busch's Malt-Nutrine, Detroit, Calvert Lith. Co., 1896

The advantages of Malt-Nutrine for infants, children, students and adults is described in verse.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258557

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.024

Trade card for Hoffman's Harmless Headache Powders, Hoffman Drug Co., New Rochelle, New York, undated

The card reads "Hoffman's Harmless Headache Powders are the certain remedy for all headaches, nervousness, brain fatigue and sleeplessness resulting from over brain work and are harmless."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258566

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.025

Advertisment for Turner's Tic Douloureux or Universal Neuralgia Pill, Turner & Co., proprietors, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1867

The advertisement lists references and retail dealers for the product. The page is from the "Atlantic Monthly," 1867.

Date: 1867

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258567

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.026

Advertisements for Dr. Babcock's Hair Dressing, American Dermatological Institute, 28 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., December 1867

Dr. Babcock has products for treating baldness, premature grayness, hair loss and diseases of the hair and scalp. The pages are from the "Atlantic Monthly Advertiser," December 1867. The business is located in the Arcade Building.

Date: 1867-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258568

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.027

Billhead for the Howard Drug Company, wholesale and retail, White River Junction, Vermont, dated August 26, 1921

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

Date: 1921-08-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258581

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.02.009

Trade card for Dr. J.Q. Dickerman & Son, No. 64 City Square, Taunton, Mass., 1879

Dickerman's service prices are listed. He also practices in Mansfield on certain days of the week.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258583

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.020

Trade card for Dr. E.J. Thompson, dentist, 91 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Thompson is located in the Brownell Building in Providence, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.02.003

Trade card for James Taylor, Jr., M.D., 49 Pearl Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

Dr. Taylor practices in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258589

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.012

Trade card for Dr. Gerard L. Lemay, optometrist, 1221 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Dr. Lemay practices with Lemay Brothers in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258591

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.013

Advertisement for Dr. J.W. Poland's White Pine Compound, New England Botanic Depot, Boston, Mass., October 1867

The White Pine Compound cures sore throats, colds, coughs, diphtheria and bronchitis. Perry's Moth and Freckle Lotion is available from B.C. Perry, dermatologist, No. 49 Bond Street, New York. The page is from the "Atlantic Monthly Advertiser," October 1867.

Date: 1867-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258596

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.028

Advertisement for Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient, location unknown, September 1867

Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient is sold by all druggists. Perry's Moth and Freckle Lotion is available from B.C. Perry, dermatologist, No. 49 Bond Street, New York. The page is from the "Atlantic Monthly Advertiser," September 1867.

Date: 1867-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258597

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.029

Perry's Moth and Freckle Lotion, B.C. Perry, dermatologist, No. 49 Bond Street, New York, New York, November 1867

Dr. Perry treats hair loss, premature grayness and diseases of the skin. The page is from the "Atlantic Monthly Advertiser," November 1867.

Date: 1867-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258621

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.030

Circular for Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil, Wm. Renne & Sons, Pittsfield, Mass., undated

The circular lists prices and dealers around the country who carry the product. The item was patented May 7, 1872.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.031

Receipt for Thomson's Patent, Samuel Thomson, Boston, Mass., dated August 30, 1839

Thomson's Patent cannot be sold to physicians or their students

Date: 1839-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.032

Circular for The Ayer Line of Family Medicines, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Cherry Pectoral, Pills and Ague Cure are described along with testimonials and health tips.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258624

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.033

Circular for Vegetine, blood purifier, H.R. Stevens, No. 464 Broadway, Boston, Mass., 1881-1882

Testimonials and images of past United States presidents are found throughout the circular.

Date: 1881-1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258625

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.034

Trade card for the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

Two women stand together while another plays the organ in the background in the card illustration. The card verso has "Edward Clark & Co., dealer in pianos and organs, 97 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264646

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.005

Trade card for the American Piano & Exchange Co., pianos & organs for sale and to let for cash, 604 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Figures in the illustration participate in ice fishing, sailing and skating. The business will take diamonds, watches and jewelry in exchange for items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264647

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.006

Trade card for the Estey Organ Company, Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

The Palmer Cox brownies march in a band while other brownies play an Estey Piano and Organ. The dealer stamped on the card verso is "G.E. Poulter, pianos and organs, 56 Main St., Greenfield, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264648

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.007

Trade card for the Ivers & Pond Piano Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The Ivers & Pond Soft Stop is sold by the Soule Piano & Organ Investment Company at No. 7 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264649

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.008

Trade card for the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

A young girl plays a harp in the card illustration. The card verso lists the Company officers and locations in the United States and England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264650

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.009

Trade card for The Estey Phonorium, Estey Organ Works, Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

The factory is shown in the card verso illustration. The business was established in 1846.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264651

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.010

Trade card for the Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co., 154 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. and 149 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and 46 E. 14th Street, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

Text and illustrations describe the improved upright pianos manufactured by Mason & Hamlin.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264657

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.011

Trade card for the Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co., 154 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. and 149 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and 46 E. 14th Street, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The card verso reads "T.S. Arnold, dealer in musical instruments, sheet music, books and sewing machines, West Winfield, N.Y." Arnold has pianos and organs for rent.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264658

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.012

Trade card for Ivers & Pond Pianos, Boston, Mass., undated

Ivers & Pond Pianos are sold by A.L. Bailey in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264659

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.013

Trade card for Vose Pianos, 170 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Vose Pianos are sold for cash or on an installment plan by J.E. Lothrop & Co., Dover, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264660

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.014

Trade card for the B. Shoninger Co., manufacturers of piano fortes, 511 & 513 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut and 215 State Street, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The factory, located at 97 to 121 Chestnut Street in New Haven, is shown on the card verso. Shoninger has "The only piano in the world containing a chime of 30 bells."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264661

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.015

Trade card for Ludwig & Co., pianos, organs, player pianos, 482 Main Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

Ludwig's office and reception room is shown in the card image. The business sells new and used pianos, organs and player pianos.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264662

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.016

Trade card for Taylor & Farley Organ Company, parlor, chapel and hall organs, Worcester, Mass., undated

The organ factory is shown in the image on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264663

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.017

Trade card for Hallet & Davis Pianos, Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card text reads "Hallet & Davis Pianos are the best. Established over 50 years."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264674

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.018

Trade card for Carpenter Organs, E.P. Carpenter Co., Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

Two children sit with a large dog in the card image. The business was established in 1850. Portions of the card verso are obliterated.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264675

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.019

Trade card for Palace Organs, manufactured by the Loring & Blake Organ Company, Worcester, Mass. and Toledo, Ohio, undated

Frank S. Hurd in Dover, New Hampshire represents the Company. The card verso lists testimonials including one from Henry Ward Beecher.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264676

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.020

Trade card for The Merrill Piano, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso is a blotter. Merrill Pianos are carried in the Piano Department in Forbes & Wallace located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.021

Worcester Star Course, Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Mass., 1885-1886

The program lists the artists and music groups that will perform for the third Worcester Star Course in Mechanics Hall. Chickering & Sons, piano-fortes, is advertised in the program.

Date: 1885-1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264698

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.022

Trade card for Chickering & Sons, grand, square and upright piano-fortes, Chickering & Sons, 156 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. and 130 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, undated

The fair awards won by Chickering Pianos are described on the card. The card verso has an advertisement for the Boston Chair Manufacturing Company located at 86 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264699

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.023

Style Catalog for Chickering & Sons Pianos, Chickering & Sons, 791 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Piano styles B,C,D,F,G and H are described with photographs. F.E. Tainter is the sales representative in Lewiston, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264700

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.024

Little Tom Tucker, Milton Piano Co., 12th Avenue and West 55th Street, New York, New York, undated

The "Little Tommy Tucker" nursery rhyme is used to advertise the Matchless Milton Player Piano.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264770

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.025

Trade card for the Estey Piano Co., manufacturers, New York, New York, undated

Estey Pianos are available from Hiram Cornish, Jr., dealer in first class musical instruments, sewing machines, scales in Newfield, New York. The card illustration is captioned "The First Music Lesson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264771

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.026

Billhead for M. Steinert & Sons Co., distributers of Steinway & Sons Pianos, Pilgrim Block, 290 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., dated July 6, 1911

The business carries pianolas, orchestrelles and Victor Talking Machines records and supplies.

Date: 1911-07-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264772

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.027

Billhead for The M. Steinert & Sons Company, pianos, Steinert Hall, 162-168 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 7, 1911

Steinert is the wholesale and retail distributer for the New England states of Steinway & Sons Pianos.

Date: 1911-11-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264773

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.028

Advertisement for Oliver Ditson & Co., American and foreign music, 277 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Ditson carries pianos, melodeons, sheet music and music books. The ad verso describes marches, waltzes, polkas and other piano music available for sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264774

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.029

Chickering & Sons, Boston, Mass. and New York, New York, 1885

Chickering won the first gold medal of the Legion of Honor in Paris, 1867. A lyre with the word "Excelsior" is in the center of the sheet.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264776

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.030

Business card for S.U. Streeter, representing Meekins, Packard & Wheat, office furniture, Springfield, Mass., undated

The business carries card systems, office furniture, Macey Filing Cabinets and Sectional Bookcases.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.001

Business card for G.D. Crawford, Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict, Remington Standard Typewriter, No. 15 School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A telephone number is given on the lower right corner of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264779

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.002

Trade card for Egyptian Tenexine, adhesive, Tenexine Company, 14 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Tenexine is described on the card verso. It is for sale by the Hudson Valley Paper Company, Broadway, Albany, New York. The illustration caption reads "With a bottle of Tenexine in the house, divorce is absolutely impossible."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264780

Ref. Code: EP001.01.083.01.01.003

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