Historic New England

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business location, on the card verso, is given as "at the Old Stand."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245936

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.028

Trade card for Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, dairy products, Little Falls, New York, undated

The factory manufactures Danish Butter Color, Columbian Butter Color, Rennet Extract, Cheese Color, Rennet Tablets, Junket Tablets for Household Use and Lactic Ferment for Ripening Cream.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.029

Trade card for S.F. Lothrop & Co., dry goods, 507 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1869

The verses on the card verso explain that "First and Last" means first to open and last to close. The year "c. 1869" is handwritten on the card.

Date: ca. 1869

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.030

Bookmark for D.B.H. Power, furniture, carpets, crockery and household ranges, corner Central Square and Blake Street, Lynn, Mass., undated

A child framed by flower garlands advertises the Power business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.031

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Trust in God."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.032

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image and verse are an Easter greeting.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.033

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso reads "Christmas Compliments of R. & J. Gilchrist."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.034

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso reads "Christmas Compliments of R. & J. Gilchrist."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245943

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.035

50 years of Woolworth, 1879-1929, book by Catherine McNelis-Hugh Weir, Inc., F.W. Woolworth Co., New York, New York, 1929

The history of F.W. Woolworth Co. is described with the business model and merchandise highlights. The back cover text reads, "Nothing over 10 cents F.W. Woolworth Co." In addition to the book there is a front and back cover missing the text block.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.036

Trade card for O.S. Currier & Co., dealers in silks, shawls, capes, 94 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries mantillas, dress and housekeeping goods and is "a few doors below The American House." The card verso has an image of the store building with a handwritten caption "Boston Directory 1861."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.001

Trade card for Drew, Taft & Welch, dealers in dry goods, No. 126 Marrimack Street, Lowell, Mass., undated

Three names are listed with the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.002

Trade card for Jordan Marsh & Co., department store, Boston, Mass., undated

F. Appel in Paris created the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.003

Trade card for George Hill & Co., Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is the business premises with the text "Summer Street Establishment."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.004

Trade card for Pierce Bros. & Co., British and French dry goods, 30 and 32 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Pierce deals in "American cottons, prints, and wollens of all varieties."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.005

Trade card for the St. Joachim Bazaar, retail toy, jewelry & fancy goods store, 329 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1884

The bottom of the cards reads "The largest retail toy, jewelry & fancy goods store in Boston." The year "c. 1884" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.006

Trade card for the St. Joachim Bazaar, retail toy, jewelry & fancy goods store, 329 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1884

The child in the image wears a lace cap. The card verso has the year "c. 1884" handwritten on it.

Date: ca. 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.007

Trade card for Gilbert, Palmer & Co, importers & jobbers of dry goods, Nos. 66. 68 & 70 Federal Street, Boston, Mass, undated

The store is located opposite Franklin Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.008

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Gilchrist is an importer and dealer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.010

Trade card for Augustus Clarke, general store, Nos. 1 & 2 Merchants' Row, Northampton, Mass., ca. 1850

The dealer carries crockery, glass & stone ware, boots & shoes, iron & steel, groceries, paper hangings and agricultural implements.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.011

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A small child observes an insect pulling a wagon in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.012

Trade card for E.F. Cushman's, store, 37 & 39 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

The card reads "Compliments of the Season." The year "c.1875" is handwritten on the card verso. The image is done by the Sunshine Publishing Company.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.013

Trade card for E.F. Cushman's, store, 37 & 39 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

The greeting reads "Compliments of the Season." The year "c. 1875" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245971

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.014

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A small child stands in the surf with the caption "Juillet." The image is done by the Sunshine Publishing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.015

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A child, sitting on a toadstool, contemplates a frog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245973

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.016

Trade card for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, dry goods, 477 to 481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Two costumed children are placed inside of a fan in the image. The year "c. 1880" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245974

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.017

Trade card for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, dry goods, 477 to 481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

The card verso has the year "c.1880" handwritten on it.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.018

Trade card for Lustro, The Lustro Company, 171 Duane Street, New York, New York, undated

The advantages of using Lustro are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245977

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.020

Trade card for Le Page's Liquid Glue, manufactured by the Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass., 1886

The image scenario attests to the strength of the product. The card verso lists the items it will mend and the businesses using the product.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245978

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.021

Postcard for W. & A. Bacon Dry Goods Store, Washington, corner of Ruggles Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

The caption reads "Oldest Dry Goods Store in Boston, Washington, co. Ruggles St. Established 1814." The year "c. 1906" is handwritten on the postcard verso.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245979

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.022

Postcard for W. & A. Bacon Dry Goods Store, Washington, corner of Ruggles Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

The top of the card reads "Your Grandmother traded here. Bacon's Corner 1814." The card verso has the year "c. 1906" handwritten on it.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245980

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.023

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the sunshades, ribbons and hosiery available at the store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245981

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.024

Four advances in the perfection of Sanozone, The Sanozone Company, 20th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1, 1915

The brochure describes the Sanozone room deodorizers. The brochure front is stamped with "Barto & Richter, 1262 1st Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Representatives."

Date: 1915-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.025

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, toys, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Novelties for holiday and wedding gifts are a specialty with Parker. The year "c. 1880" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245983

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.026

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, toys, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

The caption reads "The largest retail fancy goods, jewelry and toy house in New England." The year "c. 1880" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.027

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is located "At the Old Stand" on Winter Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.028

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso reads "Compliments of R. & J. Gilchrist."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.029

Billhead for Chandler & Osgood, cash grocers, Chandler's Block, Lower Villiage, Claremont, New Hampshire, dated August 15, 1895

The firm is the sole agent for Imperial Flour.

Date: 1895-08-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.001

Billhead for Thomas Kelly & Co., dry goods, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

This blank billhead is for Thomas Kelly & Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245989

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.002

Trade card for A.R. Dunton, Scribner & Co., professors and teachers of penmanship and book-keeping, No. 228 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company teaches penmanship and book-keeping.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246069

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.002

Trade cards for Mrs. Hewey, tutor, 86 Swallow Street, West Roxbury, Mass., undated

Mrs. Hewey is an experienced tutor of elementary and junior high subjects. She will work in "Your home or mine."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246070

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.003

Trade card for Mr. Sullivan, professor of dancing and the calisthenic & Grecian exercises, Concord Hall, Concord Street, location unknown, undated

The benefits of dance and exercise for health and posture is promoted. The dance academy in Concord Hall on Concord Street "opens Oct. 4."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.004

Author's readings under the auspices of Alumnae of Vassar College, No. 8 Walnut Street, Boston, Mass., November 24, 18?

The card announces a reading by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edward Everett Hale and Thomas Wentworth Higginson on Tuesday, November 24, at 3:00 p.m.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.005

New American reading charts for elementary instruction, J.H. Butler & Co., 723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The Company sells three charts: 1. The word method. 2. Phonic analysis. 3. The A, B, C method. The inside of the leaflet describes the charts in detail.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.006

Advertisement for Sea Pines, school, Box A, Brewster, Mass., August 1921

The verso has an advertisement for the Howard Seminary in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The advertisement is from "Harper's magazine" August 1921.

Date: 1921-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.007

Oxford Bible for teachers, Oxford University Press Warehouse,7 Paternoster Row, London, England, undated

The leaflet describes this publication for the Sunday school centenary year and lists testimonials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.008

Farm & Trades School Thompson's Island, 44 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure requests donations and visits from School alumni.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.009

Trade card for L. Robbins, writing master, location unknown, undated

Robbins will teach penmanship to persons between the ages of ten and forty as soon as twelve subscribers can be found.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.010

Trade card for L. Robbins, writing master, location unknown, undated

Robbins will teach any person over eight years old to write for the sum of two dollars, stationary included. The space for the name of the town is blank.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.01.011