Historic New England

Letterhead for Isaac Fenno & Co., wholesale clothiers, 66 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1863-1872

The handwritten note at the bottom of the item reads "Letterhead of 1863-1872, being the years during which this firm occupied the address shown."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244176

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.01.005

Billhead for Geo. M. Glazier, clothing, 77 & 81 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 27, 1875

Glazier is an agent for the Narragansett Collar Company.

Date: 1875-04-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.01.006

Billhead for Brown Durrell Co., importers and manufacturers, Essex Street, Boston, Mass., March 9, 1907

The images show the Boston and New York buildings for Brown Durrell Company.

Date: 1907-03-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244178

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.01.007

Billhead for Keating, Lane & Co., clothing, 81 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 17, 1871

Keating has a wholesale clothing warehouse located on Franklin Street. The image is captioned "Cathedral Building."

Date: 1871-05-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244179

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.01.008

Advertisement for L.D. Boise & Co., clothing, 154 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca.1863

Boise is a manufacturer of fashionable clothing and a "one price clothing store." The locations is "five doors south of Milk Street."

Date: ca. 1863

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244185

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.001

Advertisement for John Gove & Co., clothing, cloths, and furnishing goods, Nos. 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 Merchants' Row and 1 Market Square, Boston, Mass., ca.1854

Gove will make clothes to order and is located between Faneuil Hall and State Street. The verso has advertisements for Beck & Company Perfumers, A.F. Bartlett Washington Suspender Shoulder Braces and the Phelps & Dalton Dickinson Type Foundry.

Date: ca.1854

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244188

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.002

Label for Coes & Stodder, men's shoes, 10 to 14 School Street, Boston, Mass., October 25, 1923

Pedestrians look in the windows of Coes & Stodder's shoe store.

Date: 1923-10-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.003

Envelope for R.H. White & Co., clothing, 518 to 536 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The envelope has a store image and advertises Trefousse Kid Gloves. The receipt, inside the envelope, has a notice on the verso asking customers to report the "inattention or incivility" of White employees.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244196

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.004

Trade card for Continental Clothing House, clothing and furnishing goods, 744, 746, 748 & 750 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

Continental carries men's, youth's, boys' and children's clothing. The card verso is a baseball score card for Boston versus Chicago.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244198

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.005

Trade card for Continental Clothing House, clothing and furnishing goods, 744, 746, 748 & 750 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

The card advertises "Special Attractions for Spring 1877." The Championship Record is dated September 11, 1877 for Boston, Louisville, St. Louis, Hartford, Chicago and Cincinnati. The card verso is a baseball score card for Boston versus Chicago.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244199

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.006

Invitation for A. Shuman & Company, wholesale and retail clothiers, 440 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., September 29, 1880

The card image is a facsimile of Shuman's historical plate "showing costumes from the 1st century to present date" entitled "Grand Panorama Historique de la Mode." The card verso is an invitation for a grand re-opening to take place on October 2, 1880. The new store features are described in detail.

Date: 1880-09-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244203

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.007

Spring and summer, 1876, L.P. Hollander & Co., 494 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1876

Numbered figures of men, women and children model clothes available from L.P. Hollander. Below the image the description reads "Importers & designers of men's & boys' fine custom clothing also ladie's riding habits & street garments."

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244204

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.008

Trade card for exhibition of shawls, cloak and silk goods, Jewett & Prescott's, No. 2 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Ladies and gentlmen are asked to remember the exhibition at Jewett & Prescott's store. The card has embossed decoration around the wording.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244215

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.001

Trade card for Macullar, Williams, & Parker, clothing & furnishing goods, No. 192 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is a manufacturer and dealer in clothing and furnishing goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244216

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.002

Trade card for C.N. Ballou, ready-made clothing and furnishing goods, No.15 Market Square, Newburyport, Mass., undated

Ballou also carries trunks, valises and umbrellas. There is a drawing of the American flag on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244217

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.003

Trade card for J.E. Morey & Co., hosiery, globes, yarns and under-garrments, 21 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Morey manufactures and deals in a variety of goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244218

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.004

Trade card for Z. Parmenter & Co., manufacturers of The Waltham Hosiery, Waltham, Mass., undated

Three names are listed on the card as associated with Waltham Hosiery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.005

Trade card for Currier & Kendall, clothiers, Milford, Mass., undated

The image is labeled "Be every Christmas blessing thine." The card verso reads "Holiday greetings from Currier & Kendall, Clothiers, Milford, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244220

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.006

Trade card for Pollard, Alford & Co., military and regalia goods, 104 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

The business carries regalia for military and masonic societies and theatrical goods. The card verso details all the items carried.

Date: ca.1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244221

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.007

Trade card for Macullar, Williams & Parker, clothing, 194 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Five names are listed on the card as associated with the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244222

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.008

Trade card for Leopold Morse, clothing house, 29 & 30 Dock Square, corner of Exchange Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Pedestrians walk by the multi-level Morse clothing store in Dock Square.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244224

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.009

Trade card for J. Carpas, ladies' misses' and children's garments, Nantucket and Falmouth, Mass., undated

Carpas carries men's and boys' clothing, dry goods, stationery and household goods. The card verso describes a premium for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244226

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.010

Trade card for Perine, Roberts, & Co., clothiers, 797 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, undated

The card verso describes the stylish and well-made men and women's clothing available at the shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244227

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.011

Trade card for James F. Stiles, ladies' gents' & children's handkerchiefs, 355 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Three chicks fight over a twig in this image advertising Stiles' handkerchiefs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244228

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.012

Trade card for Currier & Kendall, clothiers, Milford, Mass., undated

The image is labeled "New Year's blessings wait upon thee." The card verso is printed "Holiday greetings from Currier & Kendall, Clothiers, Milford, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244229

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.013

Trade card for Naumkeag Clothing Co., Salem, Mass., undated

Sailboats and a lighthouse in the distance are in the advertising image used by the Naumkeag Clothing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244230

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.014

Trade card for Milton & Slocomb, drapers & tailors, Nos.4, 5, 6, & 7 Old Faneuil Hall, Boston, Mass., ca. 1835

Milton & Slocomb have a clothes warehouse in Faneuil Hall.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244231

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.015

Trade card for Call & Tuttle, fashionable tailors and importers, 453 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card calls attention to the receipt of fine woolens for gentlemen's wear and ladies' sacks and ulsters from foreign manufacturers. Call & Tuttle was established in 1837.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244232

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.016

Trade card for L.E. Higgins & Co., combination clothiers, 285 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Higgins deals in clothing for men, children and youth. The verso details the type of clothing and prices for fall bargains.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244233

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.017

Trade card for Standard Clothing Co., 395 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca.1888

The card verso describes the men's clothing available for $15.00 in the Standard Clothing Company.

Date: ca. 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244234

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.018

Trade card for Meligan Man Wear Celluloid Collar and Cuff, location unknown, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery and language employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England doe...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244235

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.019

Trade card for ladies' & gents' cuffs, collars & bosoms, location unknown, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery and language employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England doe...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244239

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.020

Trade card for Boston & Providence Clothing Co., 104, 106 & 108 Westminster St., Providence, Rhode Island, ca. 1877

The trade card image is a flock of birds in a tree. A handwritten note on the card verso reads "probably in the late seventies."

Date: ca. 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244240

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.021

Trade card for Crown Prince Linen Collar, Pine & Hamblin manufacturers, Boston, Mass., 1879

The upper left corner of the card has a lion image flanked by the words "Trade Mark." The lower right corner reads "Copyright 1879 by L. Prang & Co., Boston, U.S.A."

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244241

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.022

Trade card for Besse, Middlebrook & Co., clothiers, hatters, outfitters, 155 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The Besse Syndicate has 27 stores. The card verso invites the public to come and view the fall and winter frock or sack suits made of black,clay and worsted materials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244242

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.023

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The peach image is captioned "Stump the world."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244243

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.024

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Non such" below the pear image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.025

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Seek no further" below the apple image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244245

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.026

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

1 trade card : color illustration ; 6 1/5 x 5 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244246

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.027

Billhead for Moore Smith Company, clothing, 250 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 9, 1912

The Company is a manufacturer and jobber of hats, caps, straw goods, gloves, fur coats and robes. It was established in 1858 and incorporated in 1902.

Date: 1912-08-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244247

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.001

Billhead for The Warner & Bailey Co., ready made clothing, Nos. 108 & 110 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut., dated October 20, 1906

The Company is a manufacturer and wholesaler in ready made clothing including overalls, coats and jumpers.

Date: 1906-10-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.002

Trade card for The Jamaica Glove Co., cotton gloves and mittens, Lisbon, New Hampshire, dated June 1, 1925

The Jamaica Glove Company is a manufacturer and wholesale dealer.

Date: 1925-06-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244249

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.003

Billhead for The Warner & Bailey Co., ready made clothing, Hartford, Connecticut., dated September 23, 1902

1 billhead ; 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches

Date: 1902-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.004

Billhead for Gifford, Simpson & Co., ladies' gents' and misses' kid gloves, No. 59 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca.1800

The Company is an importer and dealer with Paris kid gloves a specialty. They are the "sole agents for the celebrated Bon Marche Gloves."

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244251

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.005

Billhead for Ira Parker & Co., Littleton Saranac Buck Gloves, Littleton, New Hampshire, ca. 1800

Parker is the manufacturer of the Littleton Saranac Buck Gloves.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244252

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.006

Trade card for Edward Kakas, manufacturer of furs, 16 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co."

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.05.001

Card case for the Fuller Regalia & Costume Co., 564 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The outside of the case reads "Compliments of Austin S. Esty, Boston Manager for The Fuller Regalia & Costume Co., 564 Washington Street, Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244254

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.05.002

Trade card for Ryan & Carroll, clothing, 98 Main Street, Lincoln Square, Milford, Mass., undated

The card verso announces a sale of $12,000 worth of clothing, hats, caps and furnishing goods, damaged by fire and smoke, to be sold over the next thirty days without regard to cost.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244255

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.05.003