Historic New England

Trade card for John J. Starvish, master craftsman, Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, undated

Starvish is a consultant on silverware, jewelry and pewterware.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.107.01.02.001

Trade card for B. Lander, silver plated ware, 18 John Street, New York, New York, undated

Lander repairs and replates silverware for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.107.01.02.002

Clippings on the antislavery movement, location unknown, undated

The items have individual quotations printed on them in support of the antislavery movement.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269093

Ref. Code: EP001.01.108.01.01.002

Letterhead for Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., 155 Washington Street, corner Cornhill, Adams Square, Boston, Mass., dated June 8, 1911

The business was established in 1840.

Date: 1911-06-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269094

Ref. Code: EP001.01.109.01.01.001

Trade card for Parker's Sports, One Stark Street, corner Elm, opposite Floyd's, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Parker carries fishing tackle, guns, ammo, skis, skates and items for popular sports.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269095

Ref. Code: EP001.01.109.01.02.001

Trade card for A.P. Hartshorn, carriage trimmer and harness maker, Main Street, Medford, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1840.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269096

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.001

Trade card for the McManus Stable, hack, livery, boarding and sale stable, opposite Fitchburg Depot, Concord, Mass., undated

The card verso lists "Points of Historic Interest in Concord" and the train schedule.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269097

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.002

Trade card for the North End Hack Stables, hacks to let, P. Clark and Sons, stable, 201 & 203 Endicott Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business has a stand at the the Maine, Eastern and B. & A. Railroads.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269098

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.003

Trade card for McManus Brothers, hack, livery, boarding and sale stable, opposite Fitchburg Depot, Concord, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Mrs. L.E. Brooks, Tourists' Guide." The card verso lists "Points of Historic Interest in Concord" and states that qualified guides can be provided for tourist parties.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269099

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.004

Trade card for Tuttle's Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable, Walden Street, Concord, Mass., undated

The card verso lists "Points of Historic Interest in Concord" and the train schedule. The image is captioned "Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.005

Brochure for Draper & Hall's Boarding, Sale and Livery Stables, 83 to 97 West Dedham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The stable services are described in the brochure including boarding, lessons and sale horses.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269102

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.006

Billhead for Warner & Richardson, Dr., Pembroke Street Hacking and Boarding Stable, No. 41 Pembroke Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1868

The stable furnishes carriages for parties, weddings and funerals.

Date: 1868-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269103

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.007

Billhead for E.W. Murray, Dr., boarding stables, 16 and 18 Stanhope Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 30, 1901

Bills are presented monthly according to the billhead.

Date: 1901-04-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269104

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.008

Circular for the Horace Draper Riding School, Boston, Mass., October 1, 1888

The Riding School is under new management and riding with music will start on October 16.

Date: 1888-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269105

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.009

Billhead for Johnson Brothers, Dr., hack, boarding & livery stable, 1048 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 5, 1878

Order offices are located at 920 Washington and 95 West Dedham Streets and at the Clarendon House.

Date: 1878-10-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269106

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.010

Billhead for John P. Barnard & Co., Dr., boarding, hack and livery stables, No. 32 Joy and 23 Myrtle Streets, Boston, Mass., dated July 23, 1872

The business is located on Joy and Myrtle Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1872-07-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269107

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.011

Reduction in carriage fare! livery stable notice, Wrightington & Riedel, 196 Tremont, corner of Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., December 1857

The handbill describes the reduction in carriage fares for customers. The business is located opposite the Hotel De Pelham.

Date: 1857-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269108

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.012

Billhead for H.C. Nims, Dr., boarding and baiting stable, No. 6 Mason Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 1, 1873

The business is located on Mason Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1873-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269110

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.013

Billhead for Cummings Brothers, Dr., boarding, hack and livery stable, 23 Myrtle Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 31, 1890

The stable is located on Myrtle Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-10-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269111

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.014

Billhead for Cummings Brothers, Dr., boarding, hack and livery stable, 23 Myrtle Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 1, 1890

The stable is located on Myrtle Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269112

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.01.015

Billhead for Edward Gould, Jr., Dr., Washington St. Livery Stable, No. 956 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1861

The Stable furnishes carriages for parties, weddings and funerals.

Date: 1861-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269113

Ref. Code: EP001.01.110.01.02.001

Interior view of H.H. Richardson's office, Brookline, Mass.

An interior view of the private library and office of Henry Hobson Richardson in the residence, originally the Samuel Gardner Perkins House, on 25 Cottage Street in Brookline, Massachusetts where he lived and worked from 1874 to his death in 1886. Bookshelves and bookcases line the walls. Oak beams ...

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 269114

Ref. Code: PC004.01.R.0500.02

Interior view of drafting room, H.H. Richardson's office, Brookline, Mass.

An interior view of the drafting room of the office of Henry Hobson Richardson in the residence, originally the Samuel Gardner Perkins House, on 25 Cottage Street in Brookline, Massachusetts where he lived and worked from 1874 to his death in 1886. Men are working at drafting tables and skylights il...

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 269115

Ref. Code: PC004.01.R.0500.03

Brosco woodwork book of designs, Brockway-Smith-Haigh-Lovell Company, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has their complete line of millwork, Andersen wood window units and Morgan doors and built-ins.

Date: ca. 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269117

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.005

Curtis design book of architectural woodwork, no. 510, Curtis Companies, Clinton, Iowa and Wausau, Wisconsin

The twelve section catalog showcases the products made by the Company. Text on the cover reads, "1866 Curtis Woodwork." The front of the catalog has a half-sheet with the text: "This Curtis Catalog is Lent to You by Downes Lumber Co., 100 Southampton St., Boston 18, Mass., Distributors of Curtis Woo...

Date: 1953-1956

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269118

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.006

Bilt-Well Millwork, catalog 40, The Collier-Barnett Co., Toledo, Ohio

Doors, windows, cabinets, mantels and mouldings are among the products described in the catalog. A postcard with the caption "Library the Barcelona Hotel, St. Augustine, Florida," is inside the catalog. The postcard verso has stamped text reading "Ask Mr. Foster, travel information free, cor. Second...

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269119

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.007

Advertisement for M.A. Metcalf, printing ink for marking clothing, Boston, Mass., undated

The advertisement provides directions for applying printing ink to clothing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269120

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.001

Advertisement for Rufus Merrill, stationery, Low's Brick Block, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

Merrill carries toys, juvenile books, school books and stationery in his shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.002

Advertisement for Metcalf & Haynes, stationery, No. 45 1/2 Salem Street, opposite Morton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The advertisement provides directions for marking clothing with ink using stencil plates.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.003

Letterhead for Music, Stationery and School-Book Warehouse, 193 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., 1850s

The Warehouse is located in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269124

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.004

Advertisement for R. Esterbrook & Co., steel pen manufacturers, 403 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 51 John Street, New York, New York, 1866

The warehouses are located in Philadelphia and New York with the United States Steel Pen Works in Camden, New Jersey. The ad is from "Hours at home," 1866.

Date: 1866

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269125

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.005

Billhead for L.S. Learned, stationery, L.S. Learned's Manufactory, Cambridgeport, Mass., dated December 7, 1867

Learned manufactures paper, account books and envelopes. The business was established in 1840.

Date: 1867-12-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.006

Billhead for B.B. Mussey, bookseller & stationer, No. 29 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., dated July 10, 1839

At the sign of the Bible Mussey sells school, law and theological texts and stationery items.

Date: 1839-07-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269127

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.007

Catalogue 1881, W.A. French & Co., manufacturers, importers and wholesale dealers in builders' supplies, Third and Vine Streets., Camden, New Jersey

The catalogue has drawings of cornices, keystones, centre pieces, mantels, column caps and other architctural enrichments. Prices, testimonials and advertisements are included.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269130

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.001

Billhead for L.S. Learned, stationery, L.S. Learned's Manufactory, Cambridgeport, Mass., dated June 11, 1868

Learned manufactures paper, account books and envelopes. The business was established in 1840.

Date: 1868-06-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269129

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.008

Whiting's Decorative Indelible Etching ink, Frederic A. Whiting, Wellesley Hills, Mass., undated

Directions for applying etching ink to fabric items is provided in the circular.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.009

Illustrated price-list of latest styles of concealed name cards, Alling Bros., Durham, Connecticut, undated

Styles with different messages are shown on the price list.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269132

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.010

French and Italian wrought iron, Bates, Kimball & Guild, Boston, Mass.

The brochure is illustrated with images of grilles, hinges, balustrades, balcony rails, and newels from famous locations in Europe, such as Versailles and the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. There are advertisements for American architectural building suppliers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269134

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.001

Roman orders, Bates, Kimball & Guild, 9 Tremont Place, Boston, Mass.

The orders of Roman columns are shown in illustrations and descriptions of the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite orders from famous locations, such as the baths of Diocletian in Rome. Advertisements for American architectural building suppliers are included. At the back of this brochure is an...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269135

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.003

Compositions by H.P. Kirby, Bates, Kimball & Guild, Boston, Mass.

On the second page of the brochure, there is a caption below a line drawing that reads, "The six plates given in this Brochure are reproductions from pen drawings by Mr. Henry P. Kirby. Attention is especially called to the accompanying circular and prospectus of Mr. Kirby's 'Architectural Composit...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269136

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.004

Trade card for J.A. Jones & Co., German favors, 19 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is decorated with a flowering branch.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.001

Trade card for Briggs & Richards, publishers, booksellers and stationers, No. 456 Washington, corner of Essex Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures picture frames and deals in engravings, fancy goods, school and blank books.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269139

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.002

Trade card for Frank A. Magee, Hobbs & Warren, stationers, 34 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mr. Magee performs engraving, lithographing and printing at the Hobbs & Warren stationery store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269140

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.003

Trade card for Alliston B. Clum & Co., stationery, fancy goods, novelties, 54 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business engraves wedding invitations and visiting cards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269141

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.004

Trade card for M.R. Warren, fine stationery, 330 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Warren's specialty is wedding invitations and card engraving for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269142

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.005

Trade card for J.L. Fairbanks & Co., stationer, 288 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1901

The item has a 1901 calendar and rates of postage.

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269144

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.006

Trade card for M.T. Bird & Co., fine stationers and engravers, 23 West Street, Boston, Mass., 1899

The card verso has an 1899 calendar. The business has a branch store at 284 Boylston Street.

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.007

Jacobson and Company, plaster, 241 East 44th Street, New York, New York

The brochure announces the new studio and showrooms of Jacobson & Company. It gives a brief description of the company and the ideas of the founder, Mr. G.S. Jacobson. It includes a drawing of the plaster showroom. "There is a two fold purpose in this rendering of our new show room. One is the ho...

Date: ca. 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269152

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.005

Trade card for Chas. S. Coburn, bookseller & stationer, 123 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., undated

Coburn specializes in engravings, fancy goods, and picture framing. The image is for the nursery rhyme the "Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269147

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.008

Trade card for Chas. S. Coburn, bookseller & stationer, 123 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., undated

Coburn specializes in engravings, fancy goods, and picture framing. The image is for the nursery rhyme "Hey-Diddle-Diddle, the Cat and the Fiddle, the Cow Jumped Over the Moon."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269148

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.02.009

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