Historic New England

Billhead for Shaw & Applin, manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in parlor, church and lodge furniture, 27 Sudbury, 69 and 71 Portland Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 15, 1879

The business is the successor to Braman, Shaw & Company. Changes in the Company name from 1780-1863 are listed at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1879-05-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.018

Billhead for Merriam & Holden, cane and wood seat chairs and settees of every description, Westminster, Mass., dated May 14, 1860

Merriam & Holden is a manufacturer, dealer and furnisher.

Date: 1860-05-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.019

Circular for Law & Parker, cane guard, 229 1/2 Tenth Street, South Brooklyn, New York, New York, undated

The merits of the cane guard are described in the circular. J.H. Gordon is the agent located at 22 New Church Street, New York, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.020

Billhead for F. Peirce & Co., wholesale chair warehouse, corner of Richmond & North Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 8, 1861

The business premises are seen in the billhead image.

Date: 1861-01-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.021

"Lambert, holding four persons at arm's length", Boston Museum, Market Square, Boston, Mass., circa 1809

This photograph contains harmful language including racist and stereotypical caricatures. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New Englan...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250864

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.01.001

Business card for Gary Kissal, curator, Marblehead Dory & Schooner Museum, 5 Bessom Street, #101, Marblehead, Mass., undated

The card has a zip code and telephone number.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250865

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.01.002

Ticket for Austin & Stone's Museum, Scollay Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The ticket verso reads "Not good until countersigned by the proprietors."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.001

Ticket for the Boston Art Club Exhibition, 64 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the ticket reads "The Gallery will close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250867

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.002

Brochure for The Rockport Art Association, Rockport, Mass., 1940s

The brochure describes the history of the Association with a membership application form on the verso.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.051.01.02.003

Trade card for The Camden Whist Marker, Charles Goodall and Son, Camden Works, London, United Kingdom, undated

Goodall sells the Royal Game of Bezique in addition to the whist marker.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.001

Trade card for Dove e il gatto? [Where is the cat?], location unknown, undated

The image is a picture puzzle with a hidden cat.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.002

B.Y.M.C. Union athletic sports at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass., October 23, 1875

The order of athletic events is listed on the program. Transportation is provided by train from the Boston & Albany Depot. The bottom line reads "Tickets can only be obtained at the Librarian's desk."

Date: 1875-10-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.003

Billhead for the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Iver Johnson Building, 155 Washington Street, corner Cornhill, Adams Square, Boston, Mass., dated July 28, 1919

The Iver Johnson business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1919-07-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.004

Advertisement for The two popular in-door games, D.B. Brooks & Brothers, manufacturers of lawn and floor croquet games, 55 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November, 1860

The games described are Humphrey's Parlor Cue Alley and Brooks Carom Croquet Board. The advertisement is from "Hours at home," volume 4, number 1, November 1860.

Date: 1860-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.052.01.01.005

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

Plan of land of the South Cove Corporation, 1841

Map of South Boston with property lots from Broad Street to Front Street. Duplicate of 36a with a different date.

Date: 1841-04-20

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 250938

Ref. Code: AR001.PLOT.036b

Individual right of Best's Improved Fruit Tree and Vine Insect Destroyer and Invigorator, J. Ahearn, Marble Building, No. 5 Post Office Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, 1869

The product ingredients are pure whale oil, pine tar and carbonate ammonia. The item verso has detailed instructions for use on specific trees and plants.

Date: 1869

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.016