Historic New England

Label for Warranted Pure Linen, linen manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label is decorated in gold and violet colors with a flax plant at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.03.01.001

Label for Warranted All Pure Linen, linen manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label has an eagle at the top and is decorated in green and gold colors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270281

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.03.01.002

Label for 4/4 Spanish Linen, linen manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The label is gold and white with the numbers 4 over 4 at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.03.01.003

Label for unidenfied silk manufacturer, leaping stag, location unknown, undated

A leaping stag is shown in the label image done in gold and white colors. The number is 493 and there are 25 yards on the bolt.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270285

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.001

Labels for unidentified silk manufacturer, shepherdess with sheep, location unknown, undated

A shepherdess holds her crook while sitting next to a sheep in the label image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270287

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.002

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, eagle, location unknown, undated

The image motto reads "Proetio Prudentia Proestat."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270292

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.003

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, couple, location unknown, undated

A lion and unicorn heraldry image is shown at the top of the label. A woman appears to speak to a man in tartan dress in the central image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.004

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, hunting dog, location unknown, undated

A hunting dog holding a bird is shown in the label image. The label is decorated in colors of green and gold. Sixteen yards is recorded on the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.005

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, two women and two children, location unknown, undated

A girl and boy make a presentation to two women. The figures are white against a green background with gold decoration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.006

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, flowers, location unknown, undated

The gold frame has a fleur de lis at the top. Flowers of various colors are the central image of the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270299

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.007

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, bird, location unknown, undated

A red and yellow bird sits on a branch in the label image. The border decoration is done in colors of gold, white and blue.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.008

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, woman washing clothes, location unknown, undated

A woman wearing a decorated kerchief washes clothes in the label image. The fabric information reads "no. 75, 20 yards."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270301

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.009

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, woman washing clothes, location unknown, undated

A woman wearing a decorated kerchief washes clothes at a water pool in the label image. The label information reads "no. 70."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.010

Label for Toile du Nord, Parkhill Manufacturing Co., Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Gold stars against a blue background show the trademark for the Parkhill Manufacturing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270307

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.011

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, female figure, location unknown, undated

A white female figure is shown against a blue and gold background in the label image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270309

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.012

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, coat of arms, location unknown, undated

Lions and a unicorn decorate a coat of arms with the word "Forward." The bottom of the label reads "Registered Trademark. Copyright."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270313

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.013

Labels for unidentified silk manufacturer, eagle and children, location unknown, undated

Two little boys recline at the base of an eagle statue holding a coat of arms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270315

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.014

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, textile factory, location unknown, undated

The label shows sailing ships and buildings around a textile factory image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270319

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.015

Label for Renaissance Curtain, silk manufacturer, location unknown, undated

The pink, gold and white label has the number, size and yardage stamped on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270321

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.016

Label for Produits Français, silk manufacturer, Rue du Sentier, Paris, France, undated

The label colors are gold, white and beige with a stylized letter "P."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270322

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.017

Label for unidentified silk manufacturer, cemetary scene, location unknown, undated

A man with a dog at his feet watches an elderly man dig a grave in a church cemetary.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270323

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.04.01.018

Tableware inventory, location unknown, dated July 30, 1851

The inventory shows the number of broken, lost and remaining items and the values.

Date: 1851-07-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269964

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.044

Billhead for Collamore & Churchill, importers of crockery, glass, china, Japnned and Brittannia wares, cutlery, No. 48 Marlborough Street, Boston, Mass., dated 24 October 1825

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

Date: 1825-10-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269965

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.045

Billhead for Michael Mellen & Co., importers of earthen, china, glass ware & paper hangings, Nos. 16, 18 & 20 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass., dated May 8, 1839

Mellen is located on Merchants' Row in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1839-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269966

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.046

Advertisement for Van Doorn & Son, bargain counter, location unknown, ca. 1890

Tea sets, china tea sets, chamber sets and white and decorated ware are described in the ad.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269967

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.047

Letterhead for customer, Mobile, Alabama, dated 30 December 1854

The customer is requesting tableware from R. Gleason & Sons, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in every description of silver plated and Britannia goods, Washington Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1854-12-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269968

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.048

Copartnership agreement form for Taylor, Perkins & Co., crockery, china and glass ware business, No. 62 Pearl Street, New York, New York, April 7, 1854

The copartners have purchased white granite, light blue, flowing colors and common ware for their business.

Date: 1854-04-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.049

Billhead for Rogers & Co., importers and jobbers of crockery, china & glass ware, 105, 107 & 109 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 7, 1871

The business premises on Federal Street are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1871-10-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269970

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.050

Billhead for Rogers & Co., crockery, china & glass ware, 155 Friend & 62 Canal Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 4, 1883

Illustrations and text on the billhead verso describe the business and Paine's Furniture Warerooms as "the largest crockery and furniture bazaar in the world."

Date: 1883-05-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.051

Brochure for Richard Briggs, Inc., No. 32 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., April 12, 1926

The history of the Boston firm is described in the brochure.

Date: 1926-04-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269976

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.052

Trade card for Guy & Brothers, importers of crockery, 33 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Text on the card verso reads "Bargains in tea and dinner sets." The card is in the shape of a pitcher.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269977

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.001

Trade card for Clark, Adams & Clark, china and glass, 65 & 67 Franklin Street, corner Arch, Boston, Mass., undated

Chinese scenes illustrate the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269978

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.002

Trade card for Osborne & Co.'s Crockery Warehouse, West Lynn, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "American China a Specialty." The image is from a Kate Greenaway illustration in "Under the window: pictures & rhymes for children."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269979

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.003

Trade card for C.T. Hooper & Son, dealers in paper hangings, crockery, glassware, lamps, etc., corner Front & Elm Streets, Bath, Maine, 1890

The card image is for Boote's New Antwerp pattern. The verso has an 1890 calendar.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269981

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.004

Trade card for C.T. Hooper & Son, dealers in paper hangings, crockery, glassware, lamps, etc., corner Front & Elm Streets, Bath, Maine, 1890

The card image is for Boote's Schonbrunn pattern. The verso has an 1890 calendar.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.005

Trade card for W.H. Billado, crockery, china, glassware, lamps, etc., Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1894

Shaws Madrid pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1894 calendar.

Date: 1894

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.006

Trade card for W.H. Billado, crockery, china, glassware, lamps, etc., Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1887

The Boote's New Tournay pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1887 calendar.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.007

Trade card for John S. Warren, crockery, china, glass and lamps, Granville, New York, 1883

The Brown Summertime pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1883 calendar.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.008

Trade card for N.C. Bridgman & Son, household furnishers, Lebanon, New Hampshire, 1895

T. & R. Boote's Campania pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1895 calendar. Bridgman carries household furnishings.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.009

Trade card for Aseltine & Greenwood, dealers in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, crockery, glassware and china, Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1895

T. & R. Boote's Engadine pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1895 calendar.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.010

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china, lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1882

An India Dinner Ware pattern is shown in the card image. The card verso has an 1882 calendar. The business is the successor to Otis Norcross & Company.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.011

Trade card for Granite Iron Ware for kitchen and table use, location unknown, 1884

The product is for sale by Geo. B. Knowlton, hardware, belting, house furnishng goods, Savings Bank Block, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The image is available from the St. Louis Stamping Company, St. Louis, New York or Chicago.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269991

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.012

Handbill for Wrigley's 10 piece toilet set offer, Wm. Wrigley Jr. & Co., Chicago and Philadelphia, undated

The toilet set is offered for free with the purchase of chewing gum packages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269992

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.013

Trade card for Sears, Roebuck & Co., dinner sets, glassware, lamps, Chicago, Illinois, undated

Sears is offering its customers a 100 piece full gold trimmed dinner set for $7.95. The offer is explained in detail on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269993

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.014

Trade card for John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous Dinner Ware, Maddock & Co., sole agents, 21 Barclay Street, New York, New York, undated

The Royal Shape Loraine Decor Dove Gilt pattern is shown in the card image. The dinner sets are available from H. O'Neill & Company, Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Streets, New York City. The stamp is for John Maddock & Sons in England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269994

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.015

Trade card for John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous Dinner Ware, Maddock & Co., sole agents, 21 Barclay Street, New York, New York, undated

The Royal Shape White & Gold No. 33 pattern is shown in the card image. The dinner sets are available from H. O'Neill & Company, Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Streets, New York City. The stamp is for John Maddock & Sons in England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.016