Historic New England

Van Gelder, a fine book paper from Holland, mould made No. 75g, Japan Paper Company, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, 1928

Text on the item verso reads "This specimen sheet was designed by Carl J.H. Anderson and printed by Franklin Printing Company, Philadelphia. The drawing was made by W.P. Schoonmaker and the type used is Nicolas Cochin and Le Mercure."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265238

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.020

Trade card for Theoph. G. Wadman, publisher Masonic monthly, 36 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The "Masonic Monthly" is published on Kilby Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265241

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.001

Newspaper fragment, location unknown, undated

The rider carries a rolled sheet which reads "Latest news," as his horse gallops to Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265242

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.002

Business card for J.F. Hayes, canvassing agent, American homes magazine, Shepard & Gill, publishers, 151 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Orders for Mr. Hayes can be sent to Shepard & Gill at their Boston address.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265243

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.003

Souvenir from publishers of The Youth's companion, Boston, Mass., undated

Flowers decorate the card for the "Youth's Companion."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.004

Advertisement for the Quarterly review, B.F. Stevens, 4 Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London, 1880

The "Quarterly Review," London edition is available at a special export price for American readers starting in January 1881.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265245

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.005

Postcard for The Seaside Press, Sandwich and Falmouth, Mass., dated March 1, 1875

The subscriber has paid to receive the newspaper for the period July 28, 1875 to July 28, 1876.

Date: 1875-03-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265246

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.006

Brochure for the Technology architectural review, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Architectural Society, Boston, Mass., 1888

Reviews and advertisements promote the new publication for potential subscribers. A subscription card is enclosed.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.007

Advertisement for The ornithologist and oologist, a monthly magazine of natural history, A.L. Ellis & Co., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, December 1883

A.L. Ellis is an importer of artificial glass eyes for taxidermists, jewellers and fancy work. Ellis has contracted with the periodical to provide advertising for it. The item is glued to a business envelope.

Date: 1883-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265249

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.008

Handbill for The graphic, 190 Strand, London, England, 1876

The London based periodical is advertised on the verso to potential American subscribers during the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.009

Advertisement for The gentleman's magazine, London, England, August 1752

The image is St. John's Gate in London, England. A handwritten note on the right side of the item reads "The residence of Cave, founder of The Gentleman's Magazine, London."

Date: 1752-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.010

Trade card for Ideal American magazines, D. Lothrop & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The card lists Ideal American magazine titles including "Wide Awake," "The Pansy," "Our Little Men and Women," "Chautauqua Young Folks Journal" and "Babyland." The retail store at 32 Franklin Street carries holiday books, Bibles, albums and Christmas cards. Visitors will receive a copy of the "Chris...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265255

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.011

Receipt for The Boston herald, The Boston Herald Co., 255 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 30, 1901

"The Herald" business premises on Washington Street are shown in the image.

Date: 1901-11-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265256

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.012

Receipt for the Weekly commonwealth, Office of the Commonwealth, No. 60 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 29, 1852

The receipt is for a subscription from June 22, 1852 to June 22, 1853.

Date: 1852-05-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265257

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.013

Receipt for the Boston evening transcript, Henry W. Dutton & Son, Dr., 324 Washington Street, corner of Milk Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 16, 1879

The three individuals in the image are identified as Gutenberg, Fust and Schoeffer.

Date: 1879-07-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.014

Receipt for the Weekly commonwealth, Office of the Commonwealth, 60 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 16, 1853

The "Commonwealth" business premises are shown in the image.

Date: 1853-06-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265262

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.015

Receipt for the Daily evening traveller, Worthington, Flanders & Co., Dr., Traveller Buildings, State Street, corner of Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1854

The image captions reads "Traveller Type Revolving Press, 10,000 Impress'ns per hour."

Date: 1854-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.016

Receipt for Gleason's pictorial drawing-room companion, M.M. Ballou, publisher and proprietor, corner of Bromfield and Tremont Streets, Boston, Mass., dated December 28, 1854

Gleason's Publishing Hall building is shown in the receipt image.

Date: 1854-12-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265264

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.017

Youth's companion announcement for 1890, The youth's companion, 41 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1889

The prospectus describes the number of subscribers, article topics, contributors and illustrations.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265265

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.018

Cover for Sartain's union magazine of literature & art, John Sartain & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1850

A female figure sits with a lyre, palette, scores and books at her feet in the illustration.

Date: 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.019

Business card for Murray E. Bridgham, representing The ladies home journal, The Saturday evening post, The country gentleman, Machias, Maine, undated

Bridgham works out of Machias, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.001

Trade card for the American architect and building news, American Architect and Building News Co., publishers, 211 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A quote about the publication is printed on the card verso from the "Boston Herald," December 3, 1893.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265268

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.002

Trade card for The three new Waterbury series, E.J. & L., location unknown, undated

The card text reads "J. for Jack; L. for Laura; E. for Eddie; The Three New Waterbury Series E.J. & L."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.003

Postcard for the Wachusett Pottery, Snow & Coolidge, West Sterling, Mass., undated

The business manufactures plain and fancy flower pots, hanging vases and all kinds of brown earthen ware. A handwritten note on the item verso reads "The old Wachusett Pottery, Sterling, Mass., burned in 1876."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265686

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.009

Trade card for the Wachusett Pottery, Snow & Coolidge, West Sterling, Mass., undated

The business manufactures plain and fancy flower pots, hanging vases and all kinds of brown earthen ware. The business was established in 1820.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.010

Billhead for the Wachusett Pottery, manufacturers of plain and fancy flower pots, patent hanging vases, rustic flower pots, ferneries, etc. and all kinds of brown earthen ware, Snow & Coolidge, West Sterling, Mass., 1880s

Dimensions, prices, and illustrations are provided for each item.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265689

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.012

Card for Paul Revere Pottery Inc., 80 Nottingham Rd., Brighton, Mass. and 478 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. undated

A figure on a galloping horse, meant to represent Paul Revere, is used to illustrate the Paul Revere Pottery in Brighton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265694

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.013

Brochure for Paul Revere Pottery, classes in pottery making, 80 Nottinghill Road, Brighton, Mass. and Boston, Mass., undated

The founding of The Paul Revere Pottery Guild by Edith Brown is described in the item. The Guild logo, Paul Revere on a galloping horse, has the text "Boston, Mass., The Paul Revere Pottery."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265695

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.014

Envelope for the Dedham Pottery, location unknown, dated October 2, 1924

The Dedham Pottery logo is stamped in the return address space on the envelope.

Date: 1924-10-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265704

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.015

Paul Revere Pottery School of Ceramics, 80 Nottinghill Road, Brighton, Mass., undated

Illustrations show every step of the process for creating pottery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265705

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.01.016

Price list for Chas. A. Millen & Co., wood mantels, 11 & 12 Charlestown Street, Boston, Mass., February 1, 1891

Millen manufactures wood mantels, hood brackets, mouldings, wash stands and stair materials.

Date: 1891-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265706

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.01.016

Membership card for the Charlestown Branch of the Washington Benevolent Society of Massachusetts, location unknown, undated

Henry Gardner is a member of the Charlestown Branch of the Washington Benevolent Society of Massachusetts, established in 1812.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265708

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.003

Membership card for The Central Church Ladies' Reunion, Lawrence, Mass., 1850

The Ladies' Reunion promotes personal acquaintance and works of charity. The rules are listed on the item.

Date: 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265709

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.004

Fenway Motor Hotel, ca. 1970

Color postcard postmarked June 1970 of the AAA-rated Fenway Motor Hotel in Boston, Mass. "Boston's Foremost Motor Hotel offers its guests a special combination of advantages: location within minutes of Boston's schools, colleges, hospitals and entertainment spots. Swimming Pool, Restaurant and Lo...

Date: ca. 1970

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 265711

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.4380.001

Membership card for the Audubon Society of Massachusetts, Boston, Mass., 1896-1899

The Massachusetts branch was founded in January 1896. An additional card, with the logo, reads "Every member who adds a new member helps the cause of the birds." The envelope has the Society logo.

Date: 1896-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265712

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.005

Certificate for the missionary packet, Morning Star, American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, Missionary House, Boston, Mass., 1856

The accompanying donor note reads "This is a certificate for 1 share in the first Morning Star Missionary Ship. The Morning Star was a missionary packet sent to the Sandwich Islands, now known as the Hawaiian Islands. This certificate was issued to my father William Henry Josselyn when a boy seven y...

Date: 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265715

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.006

Sleepy Hollow Motel, ca. 1955

Color postcard of the Sleepy Hollow Motel, postmarked July 20, 1955 from Hampton, New Hampshire. Addressed to Marilyn in Vermont from Nancy & Wil and mailed with a two cent stamp. "The Sleepy Hollow Motel, On U.S. Route No. 1 6 Miles South of Portsmouth Back from the highway. Attractively lands...

Date: ca. 1955

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 265717

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.1990.0040.001

Membership certificate for the Boston Temperance Society, Boston, Mass., ca. 1840

The donor note with this item reads "Temperance Society Certificate of Lucy Sawyer Littlefield issued before 1847 as she was married to William Eustis Josselyn at that time."

Date: ca. 1840

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265719

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.007

Unidentified commercial façade, undated

Pencil architectural drawing of a commercial façade done on the back of a sheet of paper from a day-book. Minor water damage in the upper right corner.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 265720

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.002

Unidentified church façade, ca. 1870

Pencil and ink drawing of a church façade with the date 1870 below the pediment. The drawing was done on the back of a sheet of paper from a ledger.

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 265721

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.003

Sisters of Mercy Orphanage, undated

A group portrait of nuns and little girls in front of a building at the Sisters of Mercy Orphanage in Biddeford, Maine.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 265723

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0210.0010.001

Letterhead for Goodwin Brothers, manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, Elmwood, Hartford County, Connecticut, dated February 7, 1890

Pottery with flowers is shown in the letterhead illustration. The salesroom is located at 24 Park Place, New York, New York.

Date: 1890-02-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265725

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.001

Letterhead for Goodwin Brothers, manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, Elmwood, Hartford County, Connecticut, dated November 10, 1891

Pottery with flowers is shown in the letterhead illustration.

Date: 1891-11-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265726

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.002

Letterhead for Goodwin Brothers, manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, Elmwood, Hartford County, Connecticut, dated 1889

Pottery with flowers is shown in the letterhead illustration. The salesroom is located at 24 Park Place, New York, New York.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.003

Letterhead for The Goodwin Bros. Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, 55 Park Place, New York, New York, 1890s

Pottery with flowers and a design on the outside is shown in the illustration.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.004

Letterhead for The Goodwin Bros. Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, 55 Park Place, New York, New York, 1890s

Pottery with flowers and a design on the outside is shown in the illustration.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.005

Letterhead for The Goodwin Bros. Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, 55 Park Place, New York, New York, 1890s

Pottery with flowers and a design on the outside is shown in the illustration.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.006

Letterhead for The Goodwin Bros. Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery and lamps, 55 Park Place, New York, New York, 1890s

Pottery with flowers and a design on the outside is shown in the illustration.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.007

Letterhead for The Goodwin Bros. Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery, Elmwood, Hartford County, Connecticut, dated March 11, 1898

A piece with a scalloped rim decorates the letterhead.

Date: 1898-03-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265732

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.008

Letterhead for The Goodwin Bros. Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery, Elmwood, Hartford County, Connecticut, dated December 25, 1897

A piece with a scalloped rim decorates the letterhead.

Date: 1897-12-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265734

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.009

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