Historic New England

American Baptist Missionary Union membership certificate, 1850

This certificate contains harmful imagery and language subjugating other cultures and religions. Historic New England acknowledges historical records may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England d...

Date: 1850-07-31

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250598

Ref. Code: GC002.02.292

American Baptist Missionary Union membership certificate, 1846

This certificate contains harmful imagery and language subjugating other cultures and religions. Historic New England acknowledges historical records may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England d...

Date: 1846-09-25

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250599

Ref. Code: GC002.02.293

American and Foreign Christian Union membership certificate

Certificate from the American and Foreign Christian Union granting Rev. Samuel B. Swaim membership due to his contribution of thirty dollars "by the Baptist Churches in Worcester, Mass." The top half of the certificate has an engraved scene of missionaries sharing the Bible with various different...

Date: 1851-02-25

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250607

Ref. Code: GC002.02.294

Bostonian Society membership certificate

A blank certificate for life membership in the Bostonian Society, incorporated on December 1, 1881. It has a map of Boston in the background and a building in each corner of the certificate: the Old and New State Houses, the Hancock House and the Province House.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250624

Ref. Code: GC002.02.295

Billhead for Samuel Graves & Son, furniture manufacturers, 139 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 2, 1876

The factory is located at North Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: 1876-06-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.006

Billhead for F.E. Fuller, dealer in furniture, carpets & ranges, 58, 60 & 62 Dwight Street, Springfield, Mass., dated October 31, 1899

Fuller is an agent for the Hub Stoves and Ranges.

Date: 1899-10-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250630

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.007

Billheads for the Society of Decorative Art, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The blank forms are for articles purchased at the Society of of Decorative Art in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.008

Billhead for F. Mohr & Co., manufacturers of parlor & cabinet furniture, 50 Elizabeth Street, New York, New York, dated December 5, 1890

The business factory is located at 54, 56, 58 and 60 Elizabeth Street.

Date: 1890-12-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250634

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.009

Bostonian Society membership certificate, 1886

Certificate to Francis H. Manning for life membership to the Bostonian Society on May 11, 1886.

Date: 1886-05-11

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250639

Ref. Code: GC002.02.296

Billhead for Indestructible Bent Steel Furniture M'f'g Co., manufacturers of bent steel furniture,143-145 Elm Street, New York, New York, dated December 10, 1890

The business deals in saloon and garden furniture, bed springs, bedsteads, chairs, tables, cradles, children's and toy furniture. John Schlesinger & Sons, manufacturers of bent steel furniture, is stamped on the left side of the billhead.

Date: 1890-12-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.010

Letterhead for The Old Lebanon Upholstery Shop, 40 Mascoma Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire, undated

Robert H. Leavitt is the proprietor of the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250640

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.011

Letterhead for Hale Company, manufacturers and exporters of chairs and furniture, East Arlington, Vermont and 304 Pearl Street, New York, New York, dated July 28, 1894

An image of the earth is shown with a label reading "Our Field."

Date: 1894-07-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250642

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.012

Bostonian Society membership certificate, 1896

Certificate to Henry S. Grew for life membership to the Bostonian Society on March 10, 1896.

Date: 1896-03-10

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250643

Ref. Code: GC002.02.297

Trade card for A.F. Darcy, store fixture sales, construction, modernizing, remodeling, 80 Pine Street, Chicopee Falls, Mass., undated

The business deals in store construction, modernizing and remodeling.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250645

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.001

Trade card for the Hillsboro Furniture Mart, Inc., 1211 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The name George Bolsover is in the lower left corner of the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250647

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.002

American Academy of Arts and Sciences certificate

A blank certificate for a Fellow in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250649

Ref. Code: GC002.02.298

Trade card for the Charron Furniture Company, 162 Manchester Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The card reads "Everything for the home."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250650

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.003

Trade card for the Central Furniture Company, 613 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The card reads "Special low prices on mattresses, studio couches, sofa beds, chairs, springs, rugs, blankets."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250651

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.004

American Tract Society certificate

Certificate to Rev. S. B. Swaim for his contribution of "Fifty Dollars From the First Baptist Church Worcester, Mass." making him a Director for Life of the American Tract Society, May 30, 1846. The border has engraved scenes of people with Bibles or American Tract Society publications.

Date: 1846-05-30

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250657

Ref. Code: GC002.02.299a

Business card for George S. Cabot, Paine Furniture Company, 48 Canal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A chair within an oval frame is shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250652

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.005

Trade card for The Globe-Wernicke Co., furniture, 91-93 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card illustration shows a desk, rolling chair, cabinet and book shelf.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250655

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.006

Trade card for Dell & Joseph C. Noblit & Co., furniture coverings & curtain materials, 1222 Chestnut Street, location unknown, undated

The card verso lists some of the items carried by the Company including French tapestries, Brussels lace curtains and satin damasks. The business was established in 1849.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250660

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.007

Rhode Island Historical Society membership certificate

Certificate from the Rhode Island Historical Society granting resident membership to Samuel G. Trippe of Providence, June 4, 1875. The top of the certificate has an allegory of Rhode Island, along with an anchor with the word "Hope" and two coins with a profile of possibly Roger Williams.

Date: 1875-06-04

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250661

Ref. Code: GC002.02.300

Trade card for the Wakefield Rattan Co., manufacturers of rattan furniture, 231 State Street, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The card verso lists the salesrooms across the country which carry the furniture. The Boston salesroom is located at 115 Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250662

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.008

Trade card for Irving and Casson, custom furniture, interior finish, wood mantels, decorations and upholstery, church furniture, 150 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A decorated border frames the Irving and Casson trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250665

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.009

Trade card for The Bowditch and Prudden Co., furniture, 74 Orange Street, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

The card verso is a pocket book reference card listing New Haven businesses. Bowditch and Prudden was established in 1824.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250666

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.010

Trade card for John Wille, new and second hand furniture, 889 High Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The dealer will buy, sell or exchange new and second hand crockery in addition to furniture.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250668

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.011

Master Mason certificate

Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts making Gustavus V. Hall a Master Mason, March 16, 1859. "This certificate was delivered to Bro. Gustavus V. Hall on the day above mentioned by James J. Brown, Sec'y of Star of Bethlehem Lodge in Chelsea Mass."

Date: 1859-03-16

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250678

Ref. Code: GC002.02.301

Trade card for Thomas & Co., church, store and bank fixtures, 110 Exchange Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

Thomas manufactures pews, altars, pulpits and other church furnishings and provides furniture and cabinet work for stores and banks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250671

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.012

Trade card for the Keystone Roll-Up Spring Mattress, Keystone Installment Co., 607 Broadway, Albany, New York, undated

The card verso has illustrations of the mattress springs and a price list.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250676

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.013

Trade card for the Keystone Roll-Up Spring Mattress, Keystone Installment Co., 607 Broadway, Albany, New York, 1881

Keystone has available wringers, washers, Penn Fluters and Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons. The bottom of the card verso reads "Principal Office and Factories at Erie, Pa."

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250679

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.014

Trade card for Wm. Sweeney & Co, mattresses, brass & iron bedsteads, springs, cots, etc., 122-124-128 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1892

Sweeney has an electric feather machine to clean feathers and mattresses.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250680

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.015

Trade cards for the Aromatic Pino-Palmine Mattress, 915 Arch Street, 113 North Front Street, Philladelphia, Pennsylvania and 115 Water Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the ailments cured by use of the mattress and testimonials in Providence, Rhode Island. The bottom of the verso has E.H. Carpenter, Agent in Providence, No. 97 Chestnut Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.016

Trade card for Shaw, Applin & Co., furniture manufacturers, 27 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1780.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250683

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.017

Trade card for Shaw, Applin & Co., manufacturers of parlor, church and lodge furniture, 27 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

The Company imports Samuel Laycock & Sons' English Hair Seating. The factory is in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. The changes in the Company's name from 1780-1877 is listed on the card.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250685

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.018

Illustrated catalogue and price-list of the Shakers' chairs, manufactured by the Society of Shakers, R.M. Wagan, Mount Lebanon, New York and Emporium Publications, Newton, Mass., 1971

The catalog is a reprint of an earlier publication.

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250688

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.019

Trade card for Marks Adjustable Folding Chair, Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Co., Ltd, 930 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

Boston agencies for the Company are located on Tremont and Bromfield Streets. It was awarded the highest prize at the 1889 Paris Exposition.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250690

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.020

Trade card for the Readsboro Chair Mfg. Company, Readsboro, Vermont and 90 Canal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company manufactures folding, funeral and steamer chairs and seating for operas and halls. The warerooms are located at 90 Canal Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250691

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.05.021

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