Historic New England

Label for Victor Supreme Quality Macaroni, Victor Macaroni Mfg. Co., Main Street, North Reading, Mass., undated

Delivery trucks and a train can be seen outside the Victor Macaroni Manufacturing Company in North Reading, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248782

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.06.035

Handbill for Nabisco, National Biscuit Company, location unknown, 1902

The verso text describes Nabisco Sugar Wafers.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248785

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.06.036

Trade card for crackers and confectionery, White River Junction, Vermont, 1871

The item reads "Trade Mark Crackers and Confectionery. Hanover, N.H. 1815. White River Junction. Vt. 1871."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248789

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.06.037

Trade card for John Hill, ice, fruit and vegetables, No. 103 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., undated

Hill is a wholesale and retail dealer in ice, fruit and vegetables.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248806

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.001

Trade cards for Sweet & Arnold, produce dealers, 65 1-2 Canal Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Sweet & Arnold operate from Canal Street in Providence, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248807

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.002

Trade card for A.R. Coolidge, fruits & produce, No. 29 North Market Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Coolidge is a wholesale commission dealer on North Market Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248808

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.003

Trade card for Ingram I. Margeson, extra large currants, Fruitvale Farm, Thatcher and Clapboardtree Streets, Westwood, Mass., 1920-1940

The card lists all the produce grown at the Fruitvale Farm in Westwood, Massachusetts. The card verso has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on it.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248809

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.004

Trade card for Sweetser's Market, rhubarb, asparagus, lettuce, radishes, 6 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

A little girl sleeps in the middle of a flower blossom in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248811

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.005

Trade card for Sweetser's Market, rhubarb, asparagus, lettuce, radishes, 6 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

A little boy helps a small girl from one blossom to the other in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248812

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.006

Trade card for Sweetser's Market, rhubarb, asparagus, lettuce, radishes, 6 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

Two young children perch on the branches of a flower plant.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248814

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.007

Trade card for Sweetser's Market, Bermuda onions, 6 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

A little girl hangs on to flower stems in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248816

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.008

Envelope for the W.H. Blodget Co., importers & exporters, commission merchants and wholesale dealers in fruit, produce, butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, etc., 71, 73, 75 & 77 Park Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The business premises are shown in the image with horse-drawn vehicles in the street. The storehouse and auction room is on the Bloomingdale Road, opposite the Boston & Albany freight depot.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248817

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.009

Trade card for F. Marino, oranges & lemons, State Street, New York, 1893

The name on the building image is "Frank Marino." The business offices are in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Palermo and Messina, Italy. The image caption reads "The Five Sisters Barrison."

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248823

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.010

Sixteenth season, Sunny South Fruit Company, 12 Gray Gardens East, Cambridge, Mass., undated

Helen C. Peabody is the agent for the orange and grapefruit service provided by the Sunny South Fruit Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.011

Billhead for Lowell Bro's & Bailey, Dr., foreign and domestic fruits & produce, 73 & 75 Clinton Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 2, 1900

Lowell Brothers and Bailey operate as general commission merchants and wholesale dealers in fruits and produce of all kinds.

Date: 1900-04-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.012

Billhead for John Hill, ice, foreign & domestic fruits and vegetables, No. 103 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated November 4, 1852

John Hill is a wholesale and retail dealer in produce and also sells ice and ice cutting tools.

Date: 1852-11-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.013

Billhead for I.H. Lamprey, horticultural fruit store, 100 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 31, 1888

Lamprey carries Mediterranean, tropical and domestic fruits, jellies and flowers for all occasions. The business is located under Horticultural Hall.

Date: 1888-01-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248835

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.01.014

Billhead for L.B. Chaffee & Co., Dr., foreign and domestic groceries, No. 136 Main Street, Middletown, Rhode Island, dated February 21, 1891

The billhead lists fruit items purchased by a customer.

Date: 1891-02-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.02.001

Billhead for Winsor Gleason, fruit & vegetables, Cellar No. 13, Faneuil Hall Market, south side, Boston, Mass., dated March 24, 1871

Gleason carries fruit, vegetables, dried apples and all kinds of country produce.

Date: 1871-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.02.002

Billhead for Wood, Pollard & Co., importers & grocers, corner Summer Street & Atlantic Avenue, opposite Southern Union Station, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1909

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1909-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248845

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.08.02.003

Menu, supper, location unknown, undated

F.M Bettis is given as the steward on this supper menu for an unknown dining establishment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.002

Envelope for Old Huguenot Bookshelf and Tea House, New London, Connecticut, dated February 19, 1938

The restaurant exterior is shown in the illustration.

Date: 1938-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.003

Thanksgiving dinner menu, Fuller's Tavern, South Walpole, Mass., 1935

The dishes for the Thanksgiving dinner are listed inside the menu. The verso has a map with mileage given for cities and towns in the area.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.004

Reduced price list for J. Purssell, Jr., 52 West Fourteenth Street, New York, New York, February 1, 1879

Purssell has reduced prices for his manufactured food items. The business provides estimates for weddings, receptions and dinner parties.

Date: 1879-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.005

Handbill for R.M. Waitt & Co., new dining rooms for ladies and gentlemen, 20 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass., January 4, 1871

The dining rooms are described as having "well-served meals at reasonable prices."

Date: 1871-01-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.006

Handbill for new bakery, Mrs. E.S. Shedd, 851 Harrison Avenue, near Northampton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mrs. Shedd will serve lunches at her establishment where fish balls are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.007

Trade card for Old Jims Restaurant, 25 Faneuil Hall Square, 25a Dock Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The item is part of a letter card set which can be redeemed for a gold watch on Christmas Eve. The restaurant serves James Morrissey's famous 25¢ dinner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.001

Manus Diner menu, Manus Diner Restaurant Co., 19 School Street, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

Manus will cater banquets, weddings and private parties.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.002

Billheads for J.H.W. Huckins, manufacturer of Huckins' Soups and Sandwich Meats, 18 & 20 Waterford Street, Boston, Mass., 180?

The billhead states the terms are 30 days for customer accounts.

Date: 180?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.003

Billhead for J.H.W. Huckins, manufacturer of Huckins' Soups and Sandwich Meats, No. 72 Murray Street, New York, New York, 187?

The New York address is a branch office for Huckins.

Date: 187?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.004

Billhead for Joseph Kern & Co., proprietors of The Toll Gate Inn, Tap Room & Restaurant, 3748 Washington Street, 19 Hyde Park Avenue, Forest Hills, Boston, Mass., undated

A streetcar and pedestrians are in front of The Toll Gate Inn.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.03.005

Trade card for the Village Inn, restaurant, Ridge Road West, Route 104, corner 98, location unknown, undated

The Village Inn is operated by the Tillmans and serves legal beverages. The card verso reads "Gone to P, leave my beer alone."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.001

Trade card for The Original Tremont Tea Room, lunch and afternoon tea, 6th Floor, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business does tea leaf readings and is next to the Mayflower Doughnut Shop on Tremont Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248895

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.002

Trade card for the Cheechako, restaurant, Lewis Point, Damariscotta, Maine, undated

The phrase "Damariscotta Information Bureau, U.S. Route No.1 Maine" is stamped across the top of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248896

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.003

Trade card for Bon Ton Dining Rooms for ladies & gents, No.714 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A.J. Simonds is the proprietor of the Bon Ton Dining Rooms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248897

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.004

Trade card for L.B.F. Zitkov, eating house, 131 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The card is copyrighted by J.H. Bufford's Sons in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.005

Trade card for the Ladies' Coffee & Lunch Room, T.D. Cook, caterer, No. 23 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

T.D. Cook is the caterer for the eating establishment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.006

Trade card for Easler's Restaurant and Lobster House, Route 127, Duncan & Rogers Streets, Gloucester, Mass., undated

The restaurant serves shore, steak and chicken dinners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248900

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.04.007

Label for Maywood Club Straight Rye Whiskey, The American Liquor Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The item is bottled by The American Liquor Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246881

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.005

Label for Old Mr. Boston Lemon Collins Vodka, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The vodka has natural true fruit flavors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246882

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.006

Mr. Boston's Spot Bottle Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the label reads "Every drop straight whiskey."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246883

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.007

Trade card for Chassagne Côté-d'Or, wine, Gve. de Beuverand, location unknown, undated

Red and white wines made by the vineyard are listed on the back of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246884

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.008

Label for Superior Old Rye Whiskey, location unknown, undated

Ribbons and plants decorate the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246885

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.009

Label for Rennert, Prosch & Co., California wine bitters, 26 & 28 Vesey Street, New York, New York and 626 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, undated

The wine bitters are from the vineyards of Kohler & Frohling. The trademark was secured in 1870.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246886

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.010

Label for Fine Old Port-Wine, location unknown, undated

The label reads "Quality Superior" and has a coat of arms at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.011

Trade card for The America Champagne, A. Werner & Co., New York, New York, undated

The card is stamped on the back "Conant & Fuller Agents for Boston, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.012

Trade card for Malt Bitters, Malt Bitters Company, Boston, Mass, undated

The Malt Bitters are advertised on the card verso as "Stimulation Without Intoxication." The image is captioned "The House That Jack Built." The cards are available at druggists such as M.S. Wooman & Co., pharmacists in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.013