Historic New England

Trade card for J.H. Wood & Son, first-class livery & auto service, Nantucket, Mass., undated

The business provides Packards and open and closed cars to customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270673

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.005

Trade card for Martin's Auto Express, 4164 Washington Street, Roslindale, Mass., undated

The business also does furniture and piano moving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270674

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.006

Masonic Temple, Providence, R.I.

Undated mounted photograph of the Masonic Temple (1884 - 1896), with several electric wires crossing at the corner, and a horse-drawn wagon in front of a tin ware shop next to the Temple. The shop spaces on the street level have several "to let" sings hanging in their windows,

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270676

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.004

Looking Up College Hill, Providence, R.I.

A view looking up College Hill, in Providence, towards the Brown University campus. The building at the top of the frame is University Hall, which would make the street College Street. Both sides of the street are lined with large houses that appear to be private dwellings, and there are sidewalks o...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270677

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.005

Connecticut

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270680

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USCT

Massachusetts

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270681

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA

Maine

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270682

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USME

New Hampshire

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270683

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USNH

Rhode Island

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270684

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USRI

Vermont

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270685

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USVT

Rhode Island - General

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270686

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USRI.010

Unidentified photograph of people on a verandah

Unidentified and undated, photograph of numerous men, with a few women and children, on a verandah.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270687

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USRI.010.001

Trade card for Fisk Tires, location unknown, undated

The card is a blotter for your check book, courtesy of Fisk Tires. The image was created by Norman Rockwell for an ad campaign. The caption reads "Time to re-tire get a Fisk,"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270688

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.007

Envelope for Boston, Concord, Montréal and White Mountains Railroad, location unknown, August 1874

The advantages of taking the line are described on the envelope. There is time for passengers to have dinner at the Pemigewasset House in Plymouth.

Date: 1874-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270689

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.008

Brochure for the Checker Taxi Co., Back Bay ten thousand, Boston, Mass., undated

The rates and services provided are described in the brochure. The Boston and suburban hotels served are listed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270691

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.009

Trade card for J. Milton Leonard, automobile service, station service, Main Street, Osterville, Mass., undated

Train timetables are provided on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270692

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.010

Trade card for Woodside Motor Livery, Inc., 222 Eliot Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business phone number is given at the top of the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270693

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.011

Trade card for Terry's Garage, taxi service and baggage transfer, John Terry & Son, props., Middle Pearl Street, Nantucket, Mass., ca. 1925

The garage will rent cars as well as providing taxi service to customers.

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270694

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.012

Trade card for the Hingham Taxi Co., Albert Brown, proprietor, Hingham, Mass., 1922

The Hingham-Boston timetable for winter 1922 is provided on the card. Hingham fire alarm boxes are listed on the card verso.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270695

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.013

Receipt for the Boston Div., no. 61, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Boston, Mass., 1902-1903

The receipt is for the payment of union dues to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Date: 1902-1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270696

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.014

Trade card for the Mount Washington Railway, 5 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

The train timetable is described on the card verso.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270697

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.015

Trade card for J. Packard & Co., manufacturers of and dealers in carriages and harnesses, Belchertown, Mass., undated

Packard has two partners in the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.001

Trade card for J.E. Berry, Ebbitt House Livery Stables, corner 13 1/2 and C Streets, two squares below the Avenue, Washington, D.C., undated

Drivers in livery can take passengers in phaetons, coupes, landaus and clarences.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270895

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.002

Trade card for Robinson & Smith, manufacturers of and dealers in carriages, harness, etc., 153 Pearl Street, Fall River, Mass., undated

Painting and varnishing are a specialty of the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.003

Trade card for Charles Cocks, dealer in carriages and harness, Monroe, New York, undated

The dealer does carriage painting and trimming for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.004

Trade card for Kimball Bros., carriages, 112 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., 1886

The image caption reads "Copyrighted 'The Hub,' 1886."

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.005

Billhead for Furbish & Spinney, Dr., light and heavy carriages, sleighs, pungs, etc., Dover, New Hampshire, dated December 31, 1897

The business performs horse shoeing for customers.

Date: 1897-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.006

Billhead for Briggs Carriage Company, builders of fine carriages, wagons & street railway cars, Amesbury, Mass., dated May 23, 1895

The business was established in 1859.

Date: 1895-05-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270900

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.007

John E. Hobbs's Attachable Steel Sleigh Runners, John E. Hobbs, patentee and sole manufacturer, North Berwick, Maine, 1900

The sleigh runners can be adapted to fit any vehicle. The verso has an order form for customers to complete with measurements.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270901

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.03.02.008

Business card for Wm. S. Whitney, insurance agent, No. 70 Washington Street, corner State, Boston, Mass., undated

Whitney is an agent for Herreshoff & Stone, builders of yachts and club boats, located in Bristol, Rhode Island. He is also an agent with Jordan & Company, representing various insurance companies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270902

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.01.001

Trade card for Tice & Lynch, custom house brokers, commission and forwarding agents, 34 1/2 Pine Street, New York, New York, undated

The business is an agent for B.F. Stevens in London, England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270903

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.01.002

Vessels - Boats and fittings - Folder 2

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270904

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02

Trade card for Harold R. Turner, boat builders, dealers, Essex Road, Ipswich, Mass., undated

Turner is the builder of the famous Turnabout. He deals in Evinrude Motors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270905

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02.001

Trade card for the Reynolds Boat Co., marine distributors, Route 110, 977 Amesbury Road, Haverhill, Mass., undated

The business will custom build boats and trailers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270906

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02.002

Trade card for Pellerin's All-Water Craft, office and factory, Macy Street, Amesbury, Mass., undated

The business will custom build fishing and pleasure boats.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270907

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02.003

Letterhead for the Toppan Boat Building & Mfg. Co., main office and works, 125 Riverside Avenue, Medford, Mass., dated June 12, 1937.

The letter describes the fisherman's dories made by the Company with a photograph showing a 24 foot dory.

Date: 1937-06-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270908

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02.004

Trade card for the Cunard Line, Cunard Building, 126 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1919

The passenger and freight ports served by Cunard are listed on the card verso. The card verso has a 1919 calendar.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270910

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.001

Trade card for the Hudson River Day Line, steamers, Desbrosses Street Pier, New York, New York, 1880

The time table between Albany and New York City is given on the card verso.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270911

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.002

Trade card for the Allan Line, Royal Mail Steamers to Canada & United States, location unknown, 1882

The summer crossings between Liverpool, London and Quebec are listed on the card verso.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270912

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.003

Trade card for the Austin, Baldwin & Co., general agents, 72 Broadway, New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois, undated

The business is the agent for the State Line steamship service to Europe.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270913

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.004

Trade card for the White Star Line, mail steamers, location unknown, undated

The card verso has diagrams showing the steerage and advising passengers to apply to Thos. Cook & Son, 445 West Strand, London.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270914

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.005

Advertisement for the Metropolitan Line, steamships, location unknown, 1919

The ad describes the accomodations on the Metropolitan Line between Boston and New York.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270915

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.006

Letterhead for the Hudson River Day Line, steamers, Desbrosses Street Pier, New York, New York, undated

The letterhead has a photograph with the caption "On board steamer Robert Sutton." The envelope has an image of a steamship on the Hudson River.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270916

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.01.007

Trade card for Ship Shops, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine, undated

The shop offers sailing and seamanship lessons in addition to ship supplies and merchandise.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.02.001

Trade card for the steamer Lady Woodsum, D. & F.M. Woodsum, proprietors, Lake Sunapee, Sunapee, New Hampshire, 1877

The Lady Woodsum travels on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.02.002

Trade card for the Allan Line, Royal Mail Steamship, Leve & Alden, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, 1881

Leve & Alden are the agents for booking passage. The card verso description is partially unreadable.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.02.003

Steamer Commonwealth, A.C. Bosselman & Co., New York, dated September 13, 1908

1 postcard ; 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Date: 1908-09-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.02.02.004

Unidentified house, Providence, R.I.

Unidentified house in winter, with surrounding grass covered in snow and icicles visible on some overhangings. There is a horse-drawn sled to the side of the home, and two men and two women standing outside. Several faces are visible through the windows.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270934

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.006

David Harris House, Providence, R.I., 1897

Photograph of of house with the first floor converted into shops, including a cigar store, men's furnishings store, and fine footwear. There is a poster affixed to the side of the house advertising Sousa's Band. Signs for shops on the rest of the street include pharmacist's and an optician. The uppe...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270935

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0060.007

Pilgrim Congregational Church, Providence, R.I.

Photograph of the exterior of Pilgrim Congregational Church, showing part of surrounding residential buildings, sidewalks, trees, and dirt road.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270939

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0110.001

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