Historic New England

Broadside: Floral Concert or Coronation of the Rose, 1858

A poster for a November 10, 1858 choral concert in Gardner, Mass., under the direction of George F. Miller.

Date: 1858

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

GUSN: 272614

Ref. Code: GC002.02.330

Bullock, Calvin: Letter from William A. Ewing, 1862

A letter describing efforts to keep General jackson from reinforcing General Johnston. The letter also discusses Huntington's Battery and restrictions on who can access liquor in the army. Calvin Bullock is the great-great grandfather of the donor and was born and raised in Royalston, Mass. He late...

Date: 1862

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 272618

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.006

Bullock, Mary Edgell (Miller): Writings about missionary work, ca. 1880s

Writing by Mary Edgell (Miller) Bullock, great-grandmother of the donor, describing missionary work in the Hawaiian Islands.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 272619

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.007

Atkinson, C. A.: notes about the 1876 Centennial in Philadelphia, 1876

Notes describe the 1876 Centennial in Philadelphia, including the exhibits and wares in the Main Hall, Agricultural Hall, U. S. Government building, Women's Pavilion, Horticultural hall, Old Log Cabin, and Memorial Hall, among others. Mrs. Atkinson rented rooms from the Bullock family ca. 1876 - 79...

Date: 1876

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 272620

Ref. Code: MS029.TMP.008

Building contracts and specifications

This series includes building contract and specification documents.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 272621

Ref. Code: AR001.001

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Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 272624

Ref. Code: AR001.001.TMP

Winchester, Mass.: Brackett House, ca. 1852

A photocopy of the specifications for the Brackett House in Winchester, Massachusetts, created in the 1850s. Also included is a letter from the donor, describing his involvement in writing an article for Old Time New England about this hosue and another Brackett House in Reading, Mass. Additional ma...

Date: ca. 1852

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 272627

Ref. Code: AR001.001.TMP.001

Boston, Mass.: Alms House and Work House, 1791-1792

The account of Thomas Dawes for the building specifications for an alms house and work house in Boston, Mass.

Date: 1791-1792

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 272630

Ref. Code: AR001.001.TMP.002

My Better Homes & Gardens' home guide, edited by Christine Holbrook, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa

Text on the front cover reads, "Decorating, furnishing, and care of your home with color chart, diagrams, and practical helps."

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272643

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.003.024

Partial list of contracts executed by American Painting & Decorating Company Inc., 126-128 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The individual or organization, architect and contractor is included. The contracts are grouped under headings such as residences, hospitals, hotels, libraries, churches, colleges and factory buildings. The back cover has a drawing of the Boston Stone 1737 with the acronym "APD Co."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272644

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.051

Unidentified artist's studio, undated

A view of the interior of an unidentified artist's studio. The image shows art work hung on walls and propped on the floor, an easel with a piece of art on it, a folding screen, chairs, small tables, rugs, and a chandelier.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 272647

Ref. Code: PC002.USUnknown.211.001

Touring, the Famous Automobile Card Game by Parker Bros.

A boxed card game consisting of 100 cards and accompanying instructions. The game simulates driving, with the goal of completing a 110 mile journey before the other players. Parker Brothers, Inc. had an office in Salem, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 272649

Ref. Code: EP001.08.04.001

Locke-Ober Cafe collection

A collection of materials related to the Locke-Ober Cafe of Boston. The collection includes ephemera, such as menus, gift cards, and pencils, as well as an account book.

Date: 1942-1984, undated

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272674

Ref. Code: CC008

Locke-Ober Restaurant account book, 1942-1960

Account book of the Locke-Ober Restaurant, including information about insurance policies, stocks, building care and improvement, furniture, and fixtures.

Date: 1942-1960

Collection: Donald Grey collection on New England churches

GUSN: 272693

Ref. Code: MS042.01.01

Bemis; a summer cottage

Album entitled, "Bemis," and labeled with a printed commercial sticker that reads: "Bicknell Mfg. Co., Pitt St., Portland, Maine." Album contains five black and white photographs, four of which depict lakeside cottages surrounded by birch trees and rocks. The fifth photo is of a large summer house w...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 272694

Ref. Code: PC009.220A

Account book

Account book of the Locke-Ober Cafe, including information about insurance policies, stocks, building care and improvement, furniture, and fixtures.

Date: 1942-1960

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272701

Ref. Code: CC008.01

Wallpaper sample

Cut sample of floral wallpaper of pink striped background with burgandy floral pattern. Wallpaper was used in the Locke-Ober Cafe.

Date: undated

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272702

Ref. Code: CC008.13

Book jacket for "Boston's Locke-Ober Café: an illustrated social history with miscellaneous recipes"

The book jacket for "Boston's Locke-Ober Cafe: an illustrated social history with miscellaneous recipes," by Ned and Pam Bradford, 1978 is shown in the image. The front cover shows the title and authors in cream lettering and an image of a sage green lock inscribed with "Locke Ober" on a light brown...

Date: 1978

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272703

Ref. Code: CC008.02

Gift card

A white plastic gift card with gold border for the Locke-Ober Cafe. Back of card has magnetic strip like a credit or debit card.

Date: undated

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272704

Ref. Code: CC008.03

Valued and frequent patron card

A burgandy plastic card with gold lettering, "Locke-Ober Cafe, established 1875, Boston, Massachusetts." On reverse, "Not transferable. Not valid if cancelled or revoked. This card is property of Locke-Ober Cafe. It must be returned on request. For your protection, report loss immediately." There is...

Date: undated

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272705

Ref. Code: CC008.12

Pencils

Two burgundy pencils with "Locke-Ober Cafe, Est. 1875, 3 and 4 Winter Place, Boston, MA 02108, 617-542-1340" printed in black ink.

Date: undated

Collection: Locke-Ober Cafe collection

GUSN: 272706

Ref. Code: CC008.10

Trade card for Lone Fisherman Cigarettes and Tobacco, Marburg Bros., Baltimore, Maryland, undated

The product description on the card verso is largely unreadable. In the card image the fisherman carries his pole, fan and chair.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.023

Trade card for Aborn & Co., manufacturers of Havana cigars, No. 73 Water Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company trade mark is shown on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270515

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.024

Trade card for the Cutter Tower Co., manufacturers of wood tooth picks, cigar lighters and stationers novelties, 99 & 101 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text is printed on wood. The business relocated from Federal and Milk Streets to a Milk Street address.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.025

Trade card for Nash & Bowers, dealers in fine cigars and groceries, No. 40 School Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

A cigar smoking huntsman misses the fox hiding in the background.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.026

Trade card for the Horse Shoe Cross Bar, manufactured by the Drummond Tobacco Co., St. Louis, Missouri, undated

A jockey and a dog step over the horseshoe in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.027

Waterfall, probably Royal Cascade (Forbes' Falls), Royalston, Mass., 1870-1873

View of waterfall surrounded by trees and rocks.

Date: 1870-1873

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270519

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2550.0010.002

Residence of William D. Ripley and birthplace of Governor A.H. Bullock, Royalston, Mass., 1870-1873

Large house, with several people standing in front and a horse-drawn carriage.

Date: 1870-1873

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270521

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2550.0010.003

Trade card for Gold Coin Tobacco, manufactured by Cullingworth & Ellison, Nos. 2508-2522 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, undated

The text on the card reads "Grand Prize Gold Coin Tobacco, National Walking Match."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.028

Trade card for Gold Coin Tobacco, manufactured by Cullingworth & Ellison, Nos. 2508-2522 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, 1879

The tobacco brands manufactured by the the business are listed on the card verso.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.029

Trade card for Allen's Jewel Five Cent Plug, location unknown, undated

The plug tobacco is for sale at E.H. Turner, jobber in tobacco and segars, in Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.030

Trade card for Helme's Rail Road Snuff, George W. Helme Snuff Company, Helmetta, New Jersey, undated

Two large flowers illustrate a winter scene for Helme's Rail Road Snuff.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.031

Trade card for Jackson's Best, tobacco, manufactured by C.A. Jackson & Co., Petersburg, Virginia, undated

Jackson's Best influences a man to allow his daughter and her boyfriend to wed. The tobacco won a prize at the Centennial Fair.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.032

Trade card for Buchanan & Lyall, manufacturers of choice domestic & export plug smoking & fine cut tobacco, New York, New York, undated

The tobacco is "sold by wholesale grocers and tobacconists everywhere." Dancers entertain a sultan and his harem in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.033

Trade card for Chew Sweet Morsel, navy tobacco, manufactured by Jas. Leigh Jones, Richmond, Virginia, undated

M.S. Ayer & Company are the wholesale agents for Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.034

Trade card for the Atlantic Cigar Co., manufacturers of cigars & dealers in leaf tobacco, Westfield, Mass., undated

The business premises are shown in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270532

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.035

Billhead for Thomas, tobacco, location unknown, dated May 10, 1857

The customer purchased a box of tobacco from Thomas.

Date: 1857-05-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270534

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.036

Billhead for S.S. Sleeper & Co., manufacturers & wholesale dealers in cigars, 11 & 12 South Market Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 7, 1895

The Eye Cigar Factory is located at 48 India Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1895-09-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270535

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.037

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, man with water container, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.038

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, white bearded man holding a cigarette, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

A white bearded man holds a cigarette while standing in front of a market stall. The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270542

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.039

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, boy with donkey, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

A boy in a red hat stands with a white donkey. The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270543

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.040

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, man plowing with camels, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

A man plows his land with two camels. The image caption reads "Camel-Like Mildness, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.041

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, man on donkey leading a camel, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

A man on a donkey leads a camel ridden by two women. The image caption reads "A mild and certain leader, born to lead, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270551

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.042

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, men and camels on a riverbank, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

Two men pause with their camels on a riverbank. The image caption reads "Refresh yourselves and feel the soothing pleasure of a dreamy rest, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270552

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.043

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, man with camel wearing a decorated head collar, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

The pyramids create a backdrop for a camel and his driver in the card image. The image caption reads "Ahead to stay and stay they will, till perfection meets its match, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270553

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.044

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, figures on a riverbank with palm trees, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

Figures on the shore of a riverbank are dwarfed by palm trees and a pyramid in the background. The image caption reads "A depth of purity, the mildness of sweetness, a quality their exclusive own, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed ...

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270554

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.045

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, group of feluccas on a river, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

Feluccas sail on a river in the card image. The image caption reads "As mild as the summer breezes, as clean as the tropic sea, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270555

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.046

Trade card for Nestor Cigarettes, woman smoking a cigarette, Nestor Gianaclis Company, Cairo, Boston, London, 1899

A woman reclines on some pillows while smoking a cigarette. The image caption reads "The restful luxury of inhalent quality, Nestor Cigarettes." The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1899 by C.A. Kimball." The image is signed "Sears Gallagher."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270556

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.047