Historic New England

Billhead for L.B. Chaffee & Co., Dr., foreign and domestic groceries, No. 136 Main Street, Middletown, Rhode Island, dated February 21, 1891

The billhead lists fruit items purchased by a customer.

Date: 1891-02-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.02.001

Billhead for Winsor Gleason, fruit & vegetables, Cellar No. 13, Faneuil Hall Market, south side, Boston, Mass., dated March 24, 1871

Gleason carries fruit, vegetables, dried apples and all kinds of country produce.

Date: 1871-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.02.002

Billhead for Wood, Pollard & Co., importers & grocers, corner Summer Street & Atlantic Avenue, opposite Southern Union Station, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1909

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1909-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248845

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.02.003

Menu, supper, location unknown, undated

F.M Bettis is given as the steward on this supper menu for an unknown dining establishment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.002

Envelope for Old Huguenot Bookshelf and Tea House, New London, Connecticut, dated February 19, 1938

The restaurant exterior is shown in the illustration.

Date: 1938-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.003

Thanksgiving dinner menu, Fuller's Tavern, South Walpole, Mass., 1935

The dishes for the Thanksgiving dinner are listed inside the menu. The verso has a map with mileage given for cities and towns in the area.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.004

Reduced price list for J. Purssell, Jr., 52 West Fourteenth Street, New York, New York, February 1, 1879

Purssell has reduced prices for his manufactured food items. The business provides estimates for weddings, receptions and dinner parties.

Date: 1879-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.005

Handbill for R.M. Waitt & Co., new dining rooms for ladies and gentlemen, 20 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass., January 4, 1871

The dining rooms are described as having "well-served meals at reasonable prices."

Date: 1871-01-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.006

Handbill for new bakery, Mrs. E.S. Shedd, 851 Harrison Avenue, near Northampton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mrs. Shedd will serve lunches at her establishment where fish balls are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.007

Trade card for Old Jims Restaurant, 25 Faneuil Hall Square, 25a Dock Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The item is part of a letter card set which can be redeemed for a gold watch on Christmas Eve. The restaurant serves James Morrissey's famous 25¢ dinner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.001

Manus Diner menu, Manus Diner Restaurant Co., 19 School Street, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

Manus will cater banquets, weddings and private parties.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.002

Billheads for J.H.W. Huckins, manufacturer of Huckins' Soups and Sandwich Meats, 18 & 20 Waterford Street, Boston, Mass., 180?

The billhead states the terms are 30 days for customer accounts.

Date: 180?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.003

Billhead for J.H.W. Huckins, manufacturer of Huckins' Soups and Sandwich Meats, No. 72 Murray Street, New York, New York, 187?

The New York address is a branch office for Huckins.

Date: 187?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.004

Billhead for Joseph Kern & Co., proprietors of The Toll Gate Inn, Tap Room & Restaurant, 3748 Washington Street, 19 Hyde Park Avenue, Forest Hills, Boston, Mass., undated

A streetcar and pedestrians are in front of The Toll Gate Inn.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.005

Trade card for the Village Inn, restaurant, Ridge Road West, Route 104, corner 98, location unknown, undated

The Village Inn is operated by the Tillmans and serves legal beverages. The card verso reads "Gone to P, leave my beer alone."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.001

Trade card for The Original Tremont Tea Room, lunch and afternoon tea, 6th Floor, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business does tea leaf readings and is next to the Mayflower Doughnut Shop on Tremont Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248895

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.002

Trade card for the Cheechako, restaurant, Lewis Point, Damariscotta, Maine, undated

The phrase "Damariscotta Information Bureau, U.S. Route No.1 Maine" is stamped across the top of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.003

Trade card for Bon Ton Dining Rooms for ladies & gents, No.714 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A.J. Simonds is the proprietor of the Bon Ton Dining Rooms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.004

Trade card for L.B.F. Zitkov, eating house, 131 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The card is copyrighted by J.H. Bufford's Sons in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.005

Trade card for the Ladies' Coffee & Lunch Room, T.D. Cook, caterer, No. 23 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

T.D. Cook is the caterer for the eating establishment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.006

Trade card for Easler's Restaurant and Lobster House, Route 127, Duncan & Rogers Streets, Gloucester, Mass., undated

The restaurant serves shore, steak and chicken dinners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248900

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.007

Trade card for the Pemberton Square Cafe, 30 Pemberton Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Theodore Leutz is the proprietor of the Pemberton Square Cafe.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248901

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.008

Trade card for The Woodland Restaurant, south of the Indian Head at southen end of Franconia Notch, U.S. Route 3, Lincoln, New Hampshire, undated

The Woodland Restaurant has a gift shop and carries sportswear.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248902

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.009

Trade card for the Colonial Restaurant, home cooking, North Woodstock, New Hampshire, undated

D.J. Driscoll is the business proprietor. Trout dinners are a specialty of the restaurant.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248903

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.010

Dube's Lunch, 24 1/2 New Derby Street, Salem, Mass., ca. 1927

The image shows a menu board on the wall outside the restaurant.

Date: ca. 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248904

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.011

Trade card for Tripp's, restaurant, Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine, undated

Tripp's specializes in seafoods, lobsters, and home cooked foods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248905

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.012

Trade card for Marston's Restaurant, 25-27 Brattle Street, 17-19 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1894

A windmill illustrates the card for Marston's Restaurant.

Date: 1894

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248906

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.013

Trade card for Ye Mayhew Manor Sweet Shoppe, candies, South Water Street, Edgartown, Mass., undated

The shop is operated by Bertha L. Mayhew who carries a complete assortment of candies and does mail orders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248907

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.014

Trade card for Frank B. Ingalls' and Henry Hatch's, restaurant, 76 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Flowers and a female figure decorate the restaurant trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248908

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.015

Trade card for The Jolly Roger Restaurant, Route 6, Cape Cod, Brewster, Mass., 1951

The handwritten text on the card verso reads "We ate here Friday, August 24, 1951." The restaurant is operated by Jack and Genevieve Rogers.

Date: 1951

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248909

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.016

Trade card for Garland's Restaurant and Ice Cream Bar, Route 302, Bartlett, New Hampshire, undated

The establishment makes home cooked food and is located at the entrance of Crawford Notch.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248910

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.017

Trade cards for Ships' Haven, dinners, cocktails, luncheons, Piers 24 and 26 Broadway, Route 1, Newburyport Turnpike, Lynnfield, Mass., undated

The restaurant is "recommended by Duncan Hines, Gourmet and Dartnell."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248911

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.018

Trade card for The Village House, vacation house, Hallett Lane and School Street, Cape Cod, Chatham, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the location, amenities and special rate periods for this vacation rental property.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248912

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.019

Trade card for E.L. Paul, restaurant, New Sharon and Farmington Falls, Maine, undated

Paul serves meals at all hours, hot or cold lunches and has boats to let on McGurdy Lake in Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248913

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.020

Trade card for the Myles Standish Cafe, 66 Court Street, Plymouth, Mass., undated

The restaurant serves shore dinners, can seat 150 people and is opposite Pilgrim Hall. The card verso shows the front of the Myles Standish Cafe.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248914

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.021

Trade cards for the Longhorn Palace, Texas pit barbecue, Route 3, North Woodstock, New Hampshire, undated

The card reads "Toughest meat in the White Mountains." The card verso has the menu of chicken, pork and beef sandwiches, plate lunches, dinners and specials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248915

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.022

Trade card for the Liberty Restaurant and Sea Grill, 103 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont, undated

The business serves steaks, chops and sea foods and is on Lake Champlain.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.023

Trade card for the Thornton Farm Kitchen, restaurant, Daniel Webster Highway, U.S. Route 3, West Thornton, New Hampshire, undated

The directions and hours of service are detailed on the front of the card. The card verso reads "Indian Cliff, cabins, gifts, Hooksett, N.H."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.024

Trade card for Flagstones, famous for fine foods, Route No.16, White Mountain Highway, New Hampshire, undated

Flagstones is air conditioned and located near the Dover-Portsmouth Bridge in New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.025

Trade card for The Chicken Coop, restaurant, Route 16, Chocorua, New Hampshire, undated

The Chicken Coop specializes in clams, french fried onion rings, lobster rolls and fried chicken.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248922

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.026

Trade card for the Ox Bow Restaurant, Route 202, Northwood Lake, New Hampshire, undated

The Ox Bow Restaurant specializes in home baked food and Italian spaghetti and chow mein.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248925

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.027

Trade card for The Rocky Bend, restaurant, Boars Head, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, undated

The Rocky Bend, operated by Ann Morrill, serves lobster, steak, shore dinners and has fountain service.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248927

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.028

Trade card for the Longhorn Palace, Texas pit barbecue, Route 3, North Woodstock, New Hampshire, undated

The names "Mary Carter" and "Nick Carter" are in the top corners of the card. The card verso reads "Indian Cliff, cabins, gifts, Hooksett, N.H."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248929

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.029

Trade card for the White Birch Restaurant,Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, undated

Home cooked food is served at the establishment owned by L.M. Mansfield.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.030

Trade card for Wyman's Sandwich & Coffee Emporium, chop and oyster cafe, 17 Essex Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has a menu of Wyman's offerings including the largest sandwich in the city. The restaurant calls itself "The only New York Chop and Lunch House in the city."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.031

Trade card for Rich's Home Restaurant, Route 302, Portland, Maine, undated

Rich's is located in the Sebago Lake region and specializes in steaks, sea food and chicken dinners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.032

Trade card for The Clam Bar, restaurant, U.S. Route 3, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

The Clam Bar has a dining room and also provides window service. It is owned and operated by Mrs. Edith C. Hickin and son.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.033

Trade card for The Toll Gate Inn, Tap Room and Restaurant, Joseph Kern & Co., 3748 Washington Street & 19 Hyde Park Avenue, Forest Hills, Mass., undated

An innkeeper holds a tankard in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.034

Abigail B. Homer family papers

The Abigail B. Homer Family Papers are divided into three groups: greeting cards, childhood ephemera, and photographs of the Estate of Thomas J. Homer in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The greeting cards contain more than 250 cards received by Abigail B. Homer and her family throughout the 1940s and 1950...

Date: 1938-2008, predominant 1938-1956

Collection: Abigail B. Homer family papers

GUSN: 248973

Ref. Code: MS035

Greeting cards

The Greeting Card series contains more than 250 greeting cards received by Abigail B. Homer and other members of her family throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Cards include birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, get well, graduation, party invitations, and others. Also included is a letter wri...

Date: 1940-2008, predominant 1952-1956

Collection: Abigail B. Homer family papers

GUSN: 248974

Ref. Code: MS035.01

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