Historic New England

Plan of lots in Boston, 1912

This plan shows lots between Allston Place and Ashburton Place.

Date: 1912-10-25

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 251235

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.102

Trade card for Mrs. L.M. Wright, needlework, knitting, crocheting, rug making, 1164 North River Road, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Mrs. Wright provides instruction in needlework. The previous address, "106 Highland St., Plymouth, N.H." has been crossed out.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251238

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.01.02.001

Trade card for Pearl K. McGown, designer of hooked rug patterns, Pearl K. McGown, Inc., Rose Cottage, Route 110, West Boylston, Mass., undated

McGown provides supplies and instruction in hooked rug techniques.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251239

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.01.02.002

Trade card for Animal Arts, Inc., hand carved miniatures, Room 514, 755 Boylston Street, Boson, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the miniatures available including cats, dogs, skunks and wildcats.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251240

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.01.02.003

Trade card for the Woman's Art Exchange and Gift Shop, needlework, A.C. Frothingham, 826 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass., undated

The Shop carries needlework, hand painted china, dolls, home cooked foods, home made candies, pickles and preserves.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251241

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.01.02.004

Trade card for E.J. States, embroideries and designing, 328 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

States has relocated from 175 Tremont Street to 328 Boylston Street, opposite Arlington Street Church. The image caption reads "In the Public Garden."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251242

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.01.001

Trade card for Mrs. M.E. Coburn, art embroidery, 161 Tremont Street, between West and Mason Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is located one flight up over Twombly's.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251243

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.01.002

H.H. Dayton, embroideries, laces, white goods, No. 124 Main Street, opposite Bay House, Worcester, Mass., undated

Dayton carries real Paris corset bodices in addition to the needlework goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.01.003

Handicrafts - Sewing - Embroidery - Folder 2

File part

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251245

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02

Embroidery patterns, made in Germany, undated

Embroidery patterns are printed on both sides of the item. "Made in Germany" is printed beneath one pattern.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251246

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.001

Needlework copie book, toilette present for ladies II, location unknown, undated

The item is a collection of needlework patterns.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251247

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.002

Token of friendship, embroidery, location unknown, undated

The embroidered bookmark reads "Token of friendship."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.003

Lord is in his holy temple, embroidery, location unknown, undated

A place of worship is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251249

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.004

Bookmark with crucifix, embroidery, location unknown, undated

The top of the bookmark has the numbers 32 and 80. The bottom has lowercase abbreviations "e.e.g." and below them " June 10."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.005

Bookmark, Nancy Bruster, location unknown, 1932

A rose is painted on the ribbon with the year "1932" at the top and the name "Nancy Bruster" at the bottom.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251251

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.006

Music hath charms, embroidery, location unknown, undated

An embroidery piece has been glued to a fabric strip to create a bookmark.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251252

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.01.02.007

Trade card for Vivian E. Warren, hand embroidered voile dresses, 58 Fenway, Apartment 11, Boston, Mass., undated

The entrance to her building is on Hemenway Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.001

Trade card for Mears & Smith, merchant tailors, Old State House, Boston, Mass., undated

The State House building is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251254

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.002

Trade card for Thwing & Collins, merchant tailors, 140 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Charles H. Thwing and Chester A. Collins have chambers for their tailoring business on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251255

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.003

Trade card for Mrs. Hector P. Stokes, dressmaking, School Street, Suncook, New Hampshire, undated

Mrs. Stokes creates ladies' garments using rayon taffetas, twills, satins and prints.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251256

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.004

Trade card for Colonial Craftways, handmade products, Whiteface Road, North Sandwich, New Hampshire, undated

The card reads "Handmade products from our shop, forge and stone mill and from associated craftsmen." The business is operated by Florence and Milton Wend.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 251257

Ref. Code: EP001.01.059.02.02.01.005

Card for The Correct Progressive Euchre Score System, W.F. Buckley, location unknown, 1886

The verso has a table for recording games and points won and lost.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.02.001

Marker for Bézique and Rubicon Bézique, C. Goodall & Son Ltd., London, United Kingdom, undated

The item verso lists scores for Rubicon Bezique.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250900

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.02.002

Golf card for the Pleasant View Golf Club, Bradford, New Hampshire, undated

Customers' vacation needs can be handled by Barton's in Manchester, New Hampshire. The card verso lists the local rules for the Pleasant View Golf Club.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250901

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.02.003

Croquet rules & regulations with instructions, American edition, manufactured by Roy Brothers, East Barnet, Vermont, undated

A glossary of technical terms is included along with rules and regulations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250902

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.02.004

Trade card for George G. Collinge & Co., horticultural supplies, 177 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

The lower left portion of the card reads "Represented by." The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250903

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.001

Trade card for Anthony P. Farrell, gardener, 206 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The name "Anthony P. Farrell" has been replaced with "Will P. Farrell" on the card. The card verso has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on it.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250907

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.002

Map of the town of Brookline, Mass., 1855

Map of Brookline, from the Charles River to West Roxbury and Newton, along with text with population numbers and public street lengths.

Date: 1855

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250905

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.012b

Map of the town of Groton, Mass., undated

Map with information and text about the town of Groton, Mass.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250906

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.013

Business card for Mr. Rudolph H. Folgmann, Apothecaries Hall Company, agricultural chemists, Waterbury, Connecticut, 1920-1940

The card opens to show the Company buildings with a list of products. The card verso lists Liberty Brand Fertilizers. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso. Apothecaries Hall was established in 1849.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250908

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.003

Map of the town of Needham, Norfolk County, Mass., 1856

Map of Needham: Grantville, Needham Center and Needham Plains, Needham Upper and Lower falls, with names of the towns around, including Newton, Dover, Weston, Natick, and West Roxbury.

Date: 1856

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250909

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.014

Business card for Joseph F. Lucas, Apothecaries Hall Company, agricultural chemists, Waterbury, Connecticut, 1920-1940

The business manufactures, disinfectants, fertilizer, fungicides, grass seeds, insecticides, weed killers and many other products. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250912

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.004

Map of the town of Winthrop, Mass., 1922

Map of Winthrop with the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Rail Road, streets, and notification of notable buildings.

Date: 1922

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250911

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.015

Trade card for the Garden in the Woods, wild flowers and wild gardens, South Sudbury, Mass., 1920-1940

Owners Will C. Curtis and Ormond Hamilton offer clients a complete horticultural service. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250914

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.005

Topographical map of property of St. Paul's School, Concord, NH, 1909

Map and list of buildings at St. Paul's School. There is also a key map.

Date: 1909-07-08

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250913

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.016

Trade card for Roland A. Scollins, arboretum tree surgeons, 15 Fairview Street, Roslindale, Mass., 1920-1940

Scollins does landscaping and has loam, gravel and manure for sale. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.006

White Mountain National Forest, NH and Maine, 1924

Maps showing the land acquired and National Forest boundaries, roads, and Rangers Stations in the White Mountain National Forest. There is also a picture of the Dolly Copp Camp.

Date: 1924-03

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250920

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.017

Trade card for Middlemas Brothers, retail market gardeners, 49 Warren Street, Brighton and Red Wing Farm, South Natick, Mass., 1920-1940

The name "George Middlemas" is handwritten in the upper right corner. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.007

Trade cards for J.J. McCarthy, high grade loam and sods for sale, 86 Temple Street, West Roxbury, Mass., 1920-1940

A telephone number is printed on the lower left corner of the card. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250924

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.008

Trade card for J.J. McCarthy, general contractor, 86 Temple Street, West Roxbury, Mass., 1920-1940

McCarthy will install new lawns and driveways. The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250925

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.009

Trade card for Stoughton Nurseries, Robert Laurie & Sons, 149 Central Street, Stoughton, Mass, 1920-1940

The card reads "We invite you to visit our large rock garden at the nursery containing over 1000 varieties of alpine plants." The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250926

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.010

Plan of valuable lots of land to be sold at auction on Thursday, September 30th, 1852 at 12 o'clock on the premises, 1852

Plot plan including Dedham Street, Washington Street, and Walden Street.

Date: 1852-09-29

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250929

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.018

Trade card for P.B. Follansbee, dealer in fruit and ornamental trees, Haggett's Pond Nurseries, Andover, Mass., undated

Follansbee carries grape vines, flowering shrubs, evergreens, garden and green-house plants. The business is "30 rods from Haggett's Pond Station."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250928

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.011

Trade card for L.T. Hughson, nurseryman and dealer, Milton, Mass., undated

The dealer carries fruit and ornamental trees, roses, clematis, shrubs and bulbs. Hughson's residence is 1197 Adams Street in Dorchester.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250930

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.012

Plan of Division of Gee's Estate in Boston, Mass., 1806

Plot plan of Boston including Pond Street, Prince Street, Causeway Street, and Charlestown Street.

Date: 1806-1821

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250934

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.019

Plan of land of the South Cove Corporation, 1840

Map of South Boston with property lots from Broad Street to Front Street.

Date: 1840-04-23

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250931

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.036a

Trade card for Anthony Farrell, landscape gardening, 206 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The top of the card reads "Now is pruning time for fruit trees & grape vines." The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.013

Trade card for Anthony J. Farrell, landscape gardening, 206 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The card reads "A little intelligent care now will mean lasting satisfaction through the summer." The date span "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250936

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.014

Plot plan of Boston streets, 1832

Plot plan of Boston including Front Street, Boston South Bridge, and Sea Street.

Date: 1832-06

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250937

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.020

Billhead for Nicholson, Frost & Co., crockery, china, and glassware, 137 & 139 Milk and 2 & 4 Oliver Streets, Boston, Mass., dated August 30, 1879

The business carries kerosene lamp goods, lanterns, chandeliers, plated ware and other items.

Date: 1879-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.015

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