Historic New England

Trade card for Miss M.L.P., millinery, fancy goods, Post Office Block, Montpelier, Vermont, undated

The hand holds a flower bouquet in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.006

Trade card for George A. Stearns, extracts, greeting cards, household specials, R. 3, Box 442, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The card has a telephone number in the upper left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246491

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.007

Trade card for the Thayer-Diggery Co., The Palm Beach Store, Edwin R. Thayer, Sanford, Maine, undated

The store sells men's suits made from a light weight woolen fabric called Palm Beach Cloth which was manufactured in Sanford, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246492

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.008

Trade card for Whatnots, miniatures, curios and whatnots, 250 Boylston Street, Boston and Main Street, Dennisport, Mass., undated

The card reads "Let's start a collection."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246493

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.009

Business card for John F. McDonough, Billy & Ruth Shop, toys, stationery, greeting cards, notions, 650 Main Street, Waltham, Mass., undated

The card has a telephone number in the lower right corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246495

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.010

New England churches and meeting houses

A leather bound photograph album with white cover inscribed "Photographs" containing 331 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 black and white snapshots of New England churches and meeting houses (built between 1631-1830) and Boston architectural landmarks and "oddities" in and outside New England. Also includes some photo...

Date: ca. 1965

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246505

Ref. Code: PC009.253

Trade card for The Shell Shop, hand-made shell novelties, Boscawen, New Hampshire, undated

Mrs. R.W. Pillsbury has novelties which include dolls, lamps, pins, pictures and shelf ornaments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.011

Trade card for the St. Botolph, fancy goods, jewelry, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the origin of the word Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.012

Trade card for Carter & Churchill, small wares, hosiery, fancy goods, Lebanon, New Hampshire, undated

The image caption reads "Our artist taking the Florida alligator." The card verso states the business is a manufacturer and wholesaler of fancy goods and the Lebanon Overalls.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.013

Trade card for Carter & Churchill, small wares, hosiery, fancy goods, Lebanon, New Hampshire, undated

The image is captioned "The Florida alligator taking our artist." Carter & Churchill are manufacturers and wholesalers of laces, buttons and trimmings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.014

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Parker Brothers imports and retails silver plated ware, Russian leather goods and toys. The business premises are shown in the image with the Music Hall to the left.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.015

Trade card for Hibbard's Bazaar, books, stationery, Poultney, Vermont, undated

The Bazaar carries artist's materials, music, holiday gifts, chromos, toys, ornaments and fancy goods. A young boy plays a violin in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.016

Trade card for E.N. Denison & Co., gold and silver goods, Dixon House Square, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1877

The text below the image reads "Copyright 1877 L. Prang & Co." Denison carries engagement and wedding rings, fine French China wares, clocks, pens and opera glasses.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.017

Card for $1.50 framed picture for 49¢, M.R. LaFurley, Stockton Springs, Maine, undated

The card can be redeemed for a framed picture after the purchase of $2.00 in merchandise and 49 cents in cash. "M.R. LaFurley, Stockton Springs, Me." is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.018

Family Album of summer vacations

A small bound album of 93 3 x 4 inch albumen snapshots. Collection of photographs probably from one (unidentified) family dating from 1909-1910. A good quality family photo album showing summer activities on the coast of Maine including Great Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Sebago Lake, and Orr's Island...

Date: 1909-1910

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246510

Ref. Code: PC009.254

Trade card for M.V. McGrail's Fancy Goods Store, 1007 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

McGrail carries a full line of human hair goods including Saratoga and Newport Waves. Children's goods are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.019

Trade card for Animal Arts, Inc., hand carved miniatures, Room 514, 755 Boylston Street, Boston 16, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the animal miniatures available and reads "Your pet carved to order."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.020

Trade card for Trifet's Store, the card collector's mecca, 25 School Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Presidential Puzzle-Find Candidate." The card verso has a price list for "Candidate 4 designs."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.021

Trade card for J. Chambers, embroideries and white goods, 810 Arch Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Chambers carries embroideries and white goods on Arch Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.022

Family Album of the Blackwood family

Small photo album with 91 albumen photographs belonging to Mrs. William Blackwood. Her bookplate is in the front of the album. Most photographs are identified and show life at their home in Gloucester, Mass, on the coast of Maine, and their home in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Coastal Maine photographs in...

Date: 1909-1911

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246513

Ref. Code: PC009.255

Trade card for The Bee Hive, millinery & fancy goods, J.B. Estey & Co., 941 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The card verso lists items carried by The Bee Hive. The image is the Soldiers Monument on Merrimack Common in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246515

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.023

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

Bright red mushrooms are in the image for Clark, Adams & Clark.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.024

Trade card for C.J. Copeland, stationery, blank books, fancy goods, Clark's Block, Brockton, Mass., undated

Copeland also carries pictures and picture frames.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.025

Trade card for the Tremont Bazar, fancy goods, jewelry, silver plated ware, Parker Brothers, 12 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., 1879

The store is an agency for Madame Demorest's Reliable Patterns shown in the image.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.026

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, silver-plated ware, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

On the card verso Parker Brothers alerts its customers to the relocation from 464 Washington Street to Winter Street. The store is known as "The Boulevard" to the public. The Winter Street address was formerly occupied by Messrs. Spalding, Wales & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.027

Trade card for the Bamboo Hut, giftwares from the world's markets, Route 28, South Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass., undated

The shop carries straw imports from the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti and Ecuador.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.028

Trade card for the Richard Schwarz Toy Emporium, 497 & 499 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a Christmas invitation to see newly imported dolls, toys, games, fancy goods and novelties at greatly reduced prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.029

Trade card for Richard Schwarz Toy Emporium, 497 & 499 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Santa Claus delivers parcel from the Schwarz Toy Emporium.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.030

Trade card for Atkinson's New Modern Gift Store, china, souvenirs, novelties, 8 South Cumberland Street, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, undated

Atkinson's carries local stone jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.031

Trade card for Horace Patridge & Co., importers of fancy goods and toys, 51, 53, 55 & 57 Hanover Street, opposite American House, Boston, Mass., undated

Partridge has "The largest stock of holiday goods in New England." The stock encompasses china ware, glass, albums, dolls, musical instruments and jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.032

Trade card for Horace Patridge & Co., importers of fancy goods and toys, 51, 53, 55 & 57 Hanover Street, opposite American House, Boston, Mass., undated

Partridge imports his goods. A portion of the card verso is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.033

Letterhead for Hyde & Co., staple and fine fancy goods and toys, 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

Hyde manufactures the Aetna Fire Works and theatrical and tableau fires. The business is the successor to Hyde & Dove and Cutter, Hyde & Company.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246574

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.034

Handbill for J. Eastman Chase, paintings, etchings and frames, 7 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The item verso advertises Torrey, Bright & Capen, fine carpets and oriental rugs, 348 & 350 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246575

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.035

Handbill for Gardner & Thayer, hardware and cutlery, No. 8 Liberty Square and 87 Water Street, Boston, Mass., March 1, 1858

The business will sell its stock at an extra discount to those who pay in cash during the months of March April, May and June.

Date: 1858-03-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246576

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.036

Billhead for N.G. Hard, dealer in groceries, tin ware, fancy goods, East Arlington, Vermont, dated July 3, 1893

The dealer also carries silver plated ware, watches and jewelry.

Date: 1893-07-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246577

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.037

Trade card for Sawyer's Improved Fire Escapes, Wesley Sawyer, Lowell, Mass., undated

According to the card the fire escape is "free from complication in all its parts" and was patented on May 27, 1862.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246578

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.01.001

Combination ticket for the Fiskeville Fire Company's Grand Fair, Fiskeville Town Hall, Fiskeville, Rhode Island, April 19, 21, and 23, 1892

The ticket lists the items which can be won at the fair.

Date: 1892-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246579

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.01.002

Newton fire alarm telegraph code for 1882, Newton, Mass., May, 1882

The item lists the location of signal boxes, cautions for persons holding signal box keys and directions in case of fire.

Date: 1882-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246580

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.01.003

Penacook Fire Engine Company No. 4, Concord, New Hampshire, dated January 4, 1853

Firefighters are notified to report on the first Tuesday of each month at a specified time to the Engine House.

Date: 1853-01-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246581

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.02.001

Trade card for G.W. Turner & Ross, guns, pistols and ammunition, Nos.16 & 17 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., undated

W. & C. Scott & Son's Breech-Loading Guns are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246582

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.001

Envelope for the Harrington & Richardson Arms Company, revolving fire-arms manufacturers, Worcester, Mass., dated November 9, 1898

The envelope has an image of the factory in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1898-11-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246583

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.002

Trade card for The United States Cartridge Company, Lowell, Mass., 1876

The card verso describes the merits of the Brass Shell Solid Head and Centre Fire Cartridge.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246584

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.003

Receipt for the John P. Lovell Arms Co., arms and ammunition, 147 Washington Street and 131 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 10, 1894

Lovell carries bicycles, fishermen's tackle, skates, and baseball goods. Lovell was established in 1840.

Date: 1894-02-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246585

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.004

Billhead for John P. Lovell & Sons, fire-arms, corner of Cornhill & Washington Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 5, 1883

The building in the image has the words "Importers & dealers in guns, rifles, pistols & fishing tackle."

Date: 1883-01-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246586

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.005

Billhead for D. Kirkwood, gun and rifle maker, 23 Elm Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 25, 1899

Three-barreled, hammerless and featherweight guns are built to order.

Date: 1899-09-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.006

Billhead for the John P. Lovell Arms Co., fire arms, 147 Washington Street and 131 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 2, 1895

Lovell carries bicycles, fire arms, fishing tackle, police and sporting goods.

Date: 1895-10-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246588

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.007

Trade card for Fenton the Florist, flowers for all occasions, landscape contractors, 379A Centre Street, Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

The card verso has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on it.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246589

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.001

Trade card for J.F. Shea, florist and gardener, 751 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

Shea provides flowers and floral designs for every occasion. The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246590

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.002

Business card for the William W. Edgar Co., florists, Waverley, Mass., 1920-1940

The business is represented by H.H. Bartsch. The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246591

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.003

Trade card for Arthur Mikels, florist, 159A Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

The card reads "The Finest in Flowers." The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246592

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.004

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