Historic New England

Trade card for the Acme Tea Company, J. Buckley, 92 Gorham Street, corner Charles, Lowell, Mass., 1884

This trade card contains harmful imagery including racist caricatures. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or...

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246843

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.014

Trade card for the Union Pacific Tea Company, 79 Water Street, New York, New York, undated

The image is captioned "An Easter Blessing." The card verso lists the branches of the Union Pacific Tea Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.015

Trade card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, 35 to 37 Vesey Street, New York, New York, undated

The Company promotes its A & P Baking Powder in 150 U.S. stores on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246845

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.016

Trade card for Dr. Swett's Root Beer, Geo.W. Swett, M.D., N.E. Botanic Depot, 245 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dr. Swett's Root Beer is called "the great temperance drink" on the card verso. The ingredients are listed and prepared at the New England Botanic Depot on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246846

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.017

Trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 92 Court Street, opposite Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company is an importer, coffee roaster, wholesale dealer and retailer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246847

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.018

Trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 92 Court Street, opposite Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "There is something rotten in the state of Denmark."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246848

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.019

Trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 92 Court Street, opposite Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "Hang out your banners on the outer walls!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246849

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.020

Trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 92 Court Street, opposite Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Charge bayonets! Retreat!" Tea is advertised at 50 cents per pound on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246850

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.021

North American animals, Chase & Sanborn, tea and coffee importers, Boston, Mass., Chicago, Montreal, 1910

Captioned images of North American animals are shown to illustrate the variety of Chase & Sanborn Package Teas. The verso advertises coffees available from J.D. Taapken, 233 Holland Street, West Somerville, Massachusetts.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.022

"Drink O& O Tea!" Trade card, undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. Trade card for the Oriental & O...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.023

Engraving of the Springfield Brewery, Springfield, Mass., ca. 1830

A hand colored engraving, cut from another item, for the Springfield Brewery in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1830

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246853

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.024

Breakfast, dinner & tea, The Centaur Company's Receipt Book, New York, New York, 1878

The verso has a heading "The Centaur Company's Receipt Book" and lists recipes for soups and sauces for meats, puddings and fish. The item is part of the wrapper for a book. In this Middle East setting a man sits on a camel in front of domed buildings.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.025

Oriental Tea Company, teas & coffees, 89 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Oriental Tea Company was established in 1868. The leaf verso has an ad for Bent & Bush, importers and manufacturers of hats, caps and furs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.026

Phoenix Coffee Mills, 62 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

The leaflet and ticket invite the customer to enjoy a cup of Phoenix Maleberry Java. The business was established in 1851.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246856

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.027

Greeting card for Swain, Earle & Co., teas, coffee, spices and fancy groceries, 63 & 65 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., December 1, 1880

The card verso brings "Compliments of the Season" and states that Mr. Swain will call soon for orders. The Coffee and Spice Factory is located at 5 & 7 Mercantile Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1880-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.028

Trade card for Lactart Acid of Milk, Avery Lactate & Co., Boston, Mass., 1884

The card reads "Lactart Acid of Milk makes a delicious beverage with water and sugar only."

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.029

Murdock's Liquid Food or Extract of Beef Mutton & Fruits, Murdock Liquid Food Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The leaflet verso describes the use and content of the product for infants and adults. It was patented in 1880.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.030

Trade card for the Pepperell Spring Water Co., Pepperell Mass., dated March 7, 1916

The card verso is a business solicitation addressed to William Sumner Appleton from Milton Cutter Hardy, Managing Representative for The Pepperell Spring Water Company, 11 Central Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1916-03-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.031

Trade card for De Leon's Genuine Florida Water, Boston Branch Store, Robertson Block, Hancock Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

The store carries Montserrat Line-Fruit Juice in addition to teas, coffee, spices and groceries.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.032

Trade card for the Nobscot Mountain Spring, 62 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A spring covered by a small bridge is seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246862

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.033

Trade card for Paddy Burke's Pub, 132 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Paddy Burke's has the "Best Guinness in Boston!" The card verso has a hand drawn map showing the business location.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.001

Trade card for John Gibson's Son & Co., distillers of fine whiskies, 232 & 234 South Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The card verso describes the whiskies made at the Cibsontin Mills on the Mononcahela River. Chas. D. Bickley is the agent located at 121, 123 & 125 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246864

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.002

Trade card for Hiram E. Lutz, importer and dealer in wines, brandies, gins, No. 1136 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The name "C.H. Welch" is on the lower left corner of the card. Lutz carries pure old bourbon and rye whiskies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246865

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.003

Trade card for Geo. Schlesinger & Co., importers of brandies, wines, gins & c., 51 Dey Street, New York, New York, undated

The Company is the sole agent for "The Celebrated Atlas Gin of Schiedam."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.004

Trade card for Smith & Engle Elmwood Spring Brewery, 44 King Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business makes the "Diamond H Brand of bottled beer."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246867

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.005

Trade card for Rock Cordials, location unknown, undated

Portions of the card verso are unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.006

Advertisement for Daniel Lawrence & Sons, Medford Rum, Medford, Mass. and 555 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., February 13, 1868

The Meford Rum has been made for the past forty-four years. Business inquiries can be addressed to Medford, Massachusetts and 555 Commercial Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The item date is February 13. The top of the card reads "Boston Journal, 2 May 1868."

Date: 1868-02-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.007

Trade card for C.D. Potter & Co., commission merchants and distillers' agents, 35 Devonshire, corner of State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card lists the Kentucky and Tennessee distilleries Potter is an agent for in New England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.008

Label for Pinet Castillon & Co., cognac, G. Nissou, Paris, France, undated

The bottom of the label reads "Very Old Brandy."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.009

Label for Edward Loring, Malaga, Spain, undated

The product label is in the shape of a leaf.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246872

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.010

Label for Campuzano Bros., Malaga, Spain, undated

The label has gold trim around the borders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246873

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.011

Label for Forestier Frères, Bordeaux, France, undated

A wreath encircles the label name.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246874

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.012

Billhead for Blanchard & Co., importers and wine merchants, Nos. 14, 15, 16 & 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass., dated January 20, 1914

The text on the building image reads "Wholesale Liquors" and "Pure Liquors for Medicinal Use."

Date: 1914-01-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.013

Letterhead for the Los Angeles Company, wines, brandies, whiskies, etc., 51 & 52 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 4, 1908

A streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles are in the building image.

Date: 1908-05-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.014

Label for Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the label reads "Blended and bottled by Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246877

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.001

Label for Old Mr. Boston Canadian River Bitters, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The label reads "...made with imported Canadian Whisky-a blend imported from Canada."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246878

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.002

Label for Acme Whiskey, The Hannis Distilling Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The whiskey is a compound label bottled by the Transatlantic Hotel, 367 West Street, New York, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246879

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.003

Label for Old Mr. Boston Big 90 Ninety Proof Blended Whiskey, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The whiskey is blended and bottled by Mr.Boston Distiller Inc.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246880

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.004

Trade card for Ridge's Food, Woolrich & Co., Palmer, Mass., undated

Ridge's Food is for children and people with disabilities to make blanc mange, puddings and custards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248326

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.002

Trade card for Victor Baby Food, location unknown, undated

The small and large size prices of Victor Baby Food are given.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248327

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.003

Trade card for Victor Baby Food, location unknown, undated

The caption reads "Victor Baby Food makes brain, bone and muscle."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248328

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.004

Trade card for Borden's Condensed Milk, The Illinois Condensing Co., No. 8 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 1891

The card verso describes the purity of Borden's Condensed Milk.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248329

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.005

Trade card for Ridge's Food, Woolrich & Co., Palmer, Mass., undated

Ridge's Food is for children and people with disabilities and may be used in the making of blanc mange, puddings and custards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248330

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.006

Trade card for Mellin's Food, Doliber-Goodale Co., Boston, Mass., 1895

The card verso lists 1895 testimonials for using the product with infants.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248331

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.007

Trade card for Highland Brand Evaporated Cream, Helvetia Milk Condensing Co., Highland, Illinois, undated

The advantages and use instructions for the unsweetened condensed milk are given on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248332

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.008

Trade card for Murdock's Liquid Food, Murdock Liquid Food Co., Boston, Mass., 1889

The card has a calendar for September 1889 to August 1890. The advantages of Murdock's Liquid Food are described on the card verso.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.02.001

"Mellin's Food for infants and invalids," The Doliber-Goodale Co., 41 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., 1891

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The pamphlet describes the prod...

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248359

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.02.002