Historic New England

Trade card for Guerini Stone Co., stone, marble and granite composite, Middleboro, Mass., undated

The company is a manufacturer with a telephone connection.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242680

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.007

Trade card for Moses Darrow, coal and wood, No.65 Water Street, New London, Connecticut, undated

Darrow deals in coal, wood, flagging stone, brick, lime, cement, calcined plaster, drain tiles, fish pumice and hay.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.008

Trade card for Chas. W. Spurr, Spurr's Patent Combined Wood and Paper Veneers, Hangings and Marqueteries, 522 Harrison Avenue & 3 Randolph Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso is a sample of white wood with two tied ribbons for decoration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.009

M.C. Warren & Co. bronze goods, builders' hardware and carpenters' tools, No. 9 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., June 20, 1888

The leaflet is a price list for the nails carried by this dealer. The front cover calls attention to the new Percha steel nails made by the Tremont Nail Company.

Date: 1888-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242683

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.010

Trade card for W.R. Kinsman, fine monumental work, 6 to 10 Edison Street, corner Willow, Rutland, Vermont, undated

Kinsman manufactures and deals in native and foreign marble and granite.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242684

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.011

Mutual Marble Co., Brandon, Vermont, 1885

This 1885 price list for Brandon Italian and Blue Marble is only for the trade.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242685

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.012

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso has a photograph of the Tile Works with three individuals in the foreground.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242686

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.013

Trade card for Barney's Studios, hand decorated wood products, 26 Crosby Street, Portland 5, Maine, undated

This artist's studio specializes in decorations on wood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.014

Billhead for J. Hodge, moldings, brackets, sash, and blinds, Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated August 30, 1894

Hodge can perform wood turning and scroll sawing of every description. The shop is opposite the Freight Depot.

Date: 1894-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242715

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.015

Circular for Victor Wrought Iron Door Hanger and Rail, location unknown, undated

The circular describes the Victor Door Hanger and Rail, patented on July 17, 1883.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242716

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.016

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso has an image of three employees in front of the work place.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242826

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.001

Common brick in historical and modern American architecture,The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, 121 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The booklet contains images of houses and buildings using brick as a building material.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.002

Trade card for Dahlborg, Hayes, Machado & Co., architectural modelling, 199 East Dedham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The company works in plaster, cement and artifical marble. The card verso contains a list of references. The business moved from Hanover Street to East Dedham Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.003

Trade card for Boyce Brothers, Patent Commode Dressing Case, 739 Washington Street, corner Dix Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Boyce Brothers manufactures a combined commode and bureau in all styles and sizes. "Helen Mar, Inventor and Patentee" is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.004

Trade card for The Brockton Shutter Worker Co., Stoughton, Mass., undated

The company manufactures a device for opening and closing blinds from the inside of the house.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.005

Trade card for W.R. Kinsman, fine monumental work, 6 to 10 Edson Street, corner Willow, Rutland, Vermont, undated

Kinsman will work in any part of the country on marble and granite projects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.006

Trade card for Keighley Metal Ceiling and Roofing Co., 514-516 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Keighley manufactures improved lap joint and patent lock joint metal ceilings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.007

Trade card for Stearns & Waterman Co., tiles, 1 Washington Street, corner Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Stearns is a manufacturer, importer and contractor for tile and fireplace work. It also deals in "Wills-ite Sanitary Flooring."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.008

Trade card for Eastern Terra-Cotta, Brick & Tile Co., 423 Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

A telephone number is given for this business in the upper left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242834

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.009

Trade card for Rutland Fire Clay Co., miners, manufacturers, jobbers, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The company deals in fire clay, fire brick, cement, marble dust and sewer pipes. Stamped acrosss the front of the card it reads "Rutland Flexible Asbestos Wall Plaster."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242835

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.010

Trade card for Crooker Mantel & Tile Co. 230-232 Weybosset Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Crooker does floors, wood work, gas and electric fixtures, metal ceilings and bath room fittings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.011

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso shows three men in front of the materials needed for the Tile Works.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.012

Billhead for P. & G.M. Williams, hardware, tools, iron, steel, 13 State Street, 13 State Street, New London, Connecticut, dated February 15, 1890

A hardware store carrying railroad and machinists supplies and paint. The billhead states "Proprietors of the New London Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store."

Date: 1890-02-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242838

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.013

Business card for Johnson Lumber Co., Inc., Turner Street Extension, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Johnson deals in wholesale building materials and maintenance supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.014

Business card for Louis S. Kline & Sons, ladders, staging, specialties, 53 Chatham Street, East Lynn, Mass., undated

The business deals in ladders and staging equipment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.015

Trade card for Tenney & Searle, hardware, paints, oils, glass, lime, Orange, Mass., undated

Tenney & Searle handles Ray Hubbell's ornamental metal corners for oil cloths.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.016

Best roofing at the lowest possible prices, Webber Lumber & Supply Co., Thompson Street, Fitchburg, Mass., 1924

The brochure contains descriptions and prices for the roofing and garage doors carried by Webber Lumber.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.017

Letterhead for The Peck Co., colonial roofings, builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated February 22, 1915

The Peck Company deals in Beaver Board, paints, oils and varnishes in addition to roofing and builders' supplies.

Date: 1915-02-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242853

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.018

Billhead for M.J. Caldbeck, Son & Co., builders' supplies of all kinds, St.Johnsbury, Vermont, dated October 7, 1914

Caldbeck deals in a variety of hardware items including Wall Stucco Plaster for Vermont and New Hampshire.

Date: 1914-10-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.019

Billhead for Elmer A. Eddy, Dr., hard and soft wood lumber, West Wardsboro, Vermont, dated December 6, 1897

The items listed on the billhead are hay and potatoes.

Date: 1897-12-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.020

Letterhead for G. W. Billings, slate & wood mantel works, Troy, New Hampshire, dated September 9, 1889

1 letterhead ; 8 x 10 1/2 inches

Date: 1889-09-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242856

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.021

Advertisement for Hanley Company Inc., Hanley flame-tone hand fettled tile, Bradford, Pennsylvania, 260 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.; 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, undated

Hanley is described as the largest manufacturer and distributor of face brick in the East.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.022

Advertisement for Hanley Company Inc., Hanley flatter glazed brick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, Boston, Mass.; 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, undated,

The image is for the use of glazed brick in operating rooms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.023

Billhead for Andrew F. Leatherbee, eastern and western lumber, 376 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 1, 1885

Lumber for walls, fences and flooring is carried. On the billhead "Boston" has been crossed out and replaced with "Brockton."

Date: 1885-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.001

Billhead for J.B. Rhines & Co., lumber, Weymouth, Mass., dated 1903

Rhines is a dealer in spruce, cypress, whitewood and soft pine.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.002

Billhead for W.F. Sanborn & Co., lumber, Commercial Street, Weymouth, Mass., dated August 30, 1904

This lumber dealer also handles doors, blinds, shingles and drain pipes.

Date: 1904-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.003

Billhead for A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, lumber of all kinds, Neponset, Mass., dated September 23, 1897

The company specializes in gulf cypress, Florida ash and Georgia yellow pine. The main office, mills and wharves are in Neponset, Massachusetts. Other offices and warehouses are listed for 166 Devonshire Street and 104 Friend Street in Boston.

Date: 1897-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242862

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.004

Billhead for John Gates, finishing and framing lumber, Union Street, Worcester, Mass., dated November 29, 1860

This business, opposite Merrifield's buildings, offers shingles, clapboards and laths in hard pine, black walnut, white-wool and cherry.

Date: 1860-11-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.005

Trade card for The New Hub Range, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union St., Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the features and advantages of the range which has a wire gauze oven door.The dealer on the verso is Thompson & Murch, 9 Pickering Square, Bangor, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.007

Trade card for The Richmond Round Parlor Stove, The Richmond Stove Co., Norwich Conn., undated

The stove is described on the verso and available from J.H. Alvord in Winsted, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.008

Trade card for Excelsior Metal Polish, Walpole Emery Mills, 114 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the items to which the polish can be applied and includes a price list. Holway, Wright & Miner, 135 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts and 167 Chambers Street, New York are an agent for the manufacturer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.009

Trade card for Florence Lamp Stove, Florence Machine Co., Florence, Mass., undated

The lamp can be used for cooking, heating and lighting. The dealer is R.W. Cushman in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.010

Trade card for Rising Sun Stove Polish, Morse Bros. Proprietors, Canton, Mass., undated

A folded trade card which has two scenarios promoting the superiority of Rising Sun Stove Polish. The verso has an acrostic and warns the consumer against imitators.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.011

Trade card for The Adams & Westlake Wire Gauze, Non-Explosive Oil Stove, The Adams & Westlake Mfg. Co., 18 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

The card verso lists eleven attributes that make the stove stand out from its competitors. The product is the only oil stove "endorsed by fire and insurance departments." The company is located next to Jordan, Marsh & Company.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.012

Trade card for Hub Stoves & Ranges, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the cookware and equipment provided with each Hub Range.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242087

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.013

Rising Sun & whom he shines upon, Morse Bros. Proprietors., Canton, Mass., undated

Individual verses accompany illustrations of women in different countries using Rising Sun Stove Polish. The pamphlet back cover has an image of the Morse factory in Canton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242088

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.014

Trade card for Garland Oil Stoves with Heaters, Barstow Stove Co., 56 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The price list is for stoves with radiators and for radiators as a separate item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242089

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.015

Trade card for Hub Royal Art Stove, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., 1883

The Hub Royal Art Stove has Low's Art Tiles incorporated into the design. Stamped on the card verso is "Sold by B.H. Watson, Warner, N.H."

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.016

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges & Heaters, C.F. Wing, New Bedford, Mass., undated

According to the card verso Glenwood products have won gold medals at two successive exhibitions of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association. C.F. Wing has recycled this trade card for Kidd's Cough Syrup by covering the Kidd's information.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.017

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges, Cades & Rann, Island Pond, Vermont, November 1899

The bottom of the card has an calendar for November 1899.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242113

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.018

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