Historic New England

Trade card for Davis, Sacker & Perkins, coffees, spices, mustard, cream tartar, 5, 7, 9 & 11 Haverhill Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image shows a clove plant with numbered and labeled parts. The business is an importer, manufacturer and wholesale dealer in pure spices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.09.02.015

Billhead for Alfred Mudge & Son, book and commercial printing, 24 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 31, 1892

The business premises are shown in the illustration. The Dennison Manufacturing Company is also located in the building.

Date: 1892-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.029

Billhead for Chase and Wright, Dr., fine job printers, Plymouth, New Hampshire, dated June 3, 1891

Text on the item reads "Commercial work a specialty."

Date: 1891-06-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.030

Hardcastle's annual masonic register and pocket magazine for the year of masonry, 5822, J. Hardcastle, New York, New York

Officers of various lodges are listed. This work is cited in WorldCat as having 71 pages but this item has 3 pages.

Date: 1821-1822

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.009

Seeds 1935, The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co., Wethersfield, Connecticut

Seeds for vegetables, flowers and field grasses are described for customers. An order sheet and envelope are included.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322504

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.014

Dependable seeds, F.H. Woodruff & Sons, Milford, Connecticut

Vegetable seeds carried by the business are described in the catalog. Several order forms are included.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322601

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.015

Vick's floral guide 1894, James Vick's Sons, Rochester, New York

The catalog describes flowers, vegetables and field crops. The difficult economic times of the period are referred to in the Christmas letter to customers on page five.

Date: 1894

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322603

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.016

Highest quality seeds, 1934 offerings, Thomas W. Emerson Co., 215 State Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog describes vegetables, flowers and field crops. The cover title reads "Emerson's seeds, 1934 edition."

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322605

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.017

Highest quality seeds, 1935 offerings, Thomas W. Emerson Co., 215 State Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog describes vegetables, flowers and field crops. The cover title reads "Emerson's seeds."

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322606

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.018

Important announcement, circular for Henderson's manual of everything for the garden, 1900 edition, Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt Street, New York, New York

The circular is comprised of pages from the full catalog.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322607

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.019

Manual of everything for the garden, jubilee edition 1897, Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt, New York, New York

Seeds and bulbs for vegetables and flowers are described. Order forms are included for customers. The business was established in 1847.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322608

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.020

Manual of everything for the garden, 1899, Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt, New York, New York

Vegetables and flowers are described for customers with order forms included. The cover illustration is captioned "5th Ave. entrance to Central Park, N.Y."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322610

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.021

Pinecrest by Woodard, furniture, Lee L. Woodard Sons, Owosso, Michigan

Woodard makes wrought iron furniture for interior and outdoor spaces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322612

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.108

Co-operative bank magazine, summer 1940, vol. II, no. 3, Danvers Co-operative Bank, 11 Maple Street, Danvers, Mass.

Text on the masthead reads "The American home-the safeguard of American liberties." The issue has floor plans for three houses, landscaping with trees and an article on how to build an outdoor grill and incinerator.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322613

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.130

Calling cards - Health and Medicine

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322614

Ref. Code: EP001.01.061.01.01.01

Calling card, Dr. Bayne, physician, surgeon and accoucheur, No. 22 Hudson Street, Boston, Mass.

The doctor is also an obstetrician.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322616

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.001

Calling cards - Doctors

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322617

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02

Calling card, Dr. T.E. Bradley, No. 16 Chambers Street, Boston, Mass.

Dr. Bradley's office hours are everyday except Friday and Saturday.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322618

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.002

Calling card, Dr. M. Ludwig, No. 30 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass.

The practice is on Lowell Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322621

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.003

Calling card, Aaron P. Richardson, M.D., physician & surgeon, No. 36 Green Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Second door east of Lynde Street."

Date: 1850-1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322622

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.004

Calling card, J.E. Stevens, M.D., office, No. 2 Howard Street, Boston, Mass.

The practice is located on Howard Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322623

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.005

Calling card, Dr. J.E. Stevens, No. 2 Howard Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Having returned to Boston to resume the practice of his profession."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322624

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.006

Calling cards - Institutions/Organizations

Sub-sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322687

Ref. Code: EP001.03.001.03

Calling card, Boston Vaccine Institution, corner of Washington and Franklin Streets, Boston, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Entrance Nos. 20, 22, & 24 Franklin Street, being the 1st, 2d and 3d doors on the left from Washington Street. In the same Building with the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal Office."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322690

Ref. Code: EP001.01.061.01.01.003

Dinner is served, your room is ready 1941, a pocket guide to tea rooms, inns, hotels, lodges and gift shops of discrimination, 14th edition, Elizabeth E. Webber, editor, Elizabeth Webber's Gift and Knit Shop, 1722 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass.

The guide has listings for the New England states and includes New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322704

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.025

Sinclair Hotel, White Mountains, Bethlehem, New Hampshire, created and produced by the Norman Pierce Co., New York, New York

The hotel features and amenities are described for prospective guests. Text stamped on the back cover reads "Represented by Seth C. Bassett, Haverhill."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322706

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.026

Official New England furniture salesmen's directory and guide to their respective lines, 1937, published by New England Furniture Agents Association, 150 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture salesmen and the lines they represent are listed. There is an index to the agents and manufacturers.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322707

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.109

Chilton Furniture Co., 2016, Freeport & Scarborough, Maine

The business sells handcrafted wooden chairs, tables, beds, bureaus and other pieces. The business started as a manufacturer of paints and stains in 1885 and began its furniture line in the 1970s.

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.110

Making slip covers successfully, by Mary Corbin, Home Institute, Inc., New York, New York

A step-by-step guide to creating slipcovers for chairs and sofas is provided in the item. Text on the front cover reads, "The Cleveland News."

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322711

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.008

Instructions Touch & Sew Deluxe Zig-Zag Sewing Machine, Model 635, Singer Company, New York, New York

The manual has detailed instructions for performing different types of stitching when creating clothing and home decorations.

Date: 1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.071

Legacy collection, Legacy Properties, Sotheby's International Realty and Down East Magazine, Portland and Rockport, Maine

The property listings for Maine are described with color photographs and prices. The publication has been done with Down east magazine. Text on the front cover reads, "Serving coastal Maine and the New Hampshire seacoast."

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322717

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.131

Annual excellence in architecture design awards, 32nd, 2016, AIA New Hampshire, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The winners in the various design categories are described. Photographs from the awards gala are included.

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.132

Tested recipes with Blue Ribbon Malt Extract, Premier Malt Products Co., Peoria Heights, Illinois

The recipes promote Blue Ribbon Malt Extract and are part of the Blue Ribbon Recipe Book series.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.008

Bob Bunny, Spool Cotton Co., Newark, New Jersey

Directions are given for creating a "spool pet" using spools from J. & P. Coats and Clark's Thread Company. An illustrated poem is on the card. The verso lists six pets in the series.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.037

Clara Cow, Spool Cotton Co., Newark, New Jersey

Directions are given for creating a "spool pet" using spools from J. & P. Coats and Clark's Thread Company. An illustrated poem is on the card. The verso lists six pets in the series. The second half of the card is missing.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.038

Trade cards for Tony Pastor and his immense company, Howard Atheneum, Boston, Mass.

The card verso text reads "Monday April 11th. Tony Pastor and the best show ever seen in Boston. Go see it! Don't miss it! Matinee: Wednesday and Saturday."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322738

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.019

Photographic Album pages documenting Massachusetts and Maine locations

A photographic album (disassembled by donor) documents locations in Massachusetts and Maine during the late 1880s. This album of 112 pages with black and white images of various sizes, but mostly 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 contains images of historic homes (both exterior and interior views) in Malden, Boston, W...

Date: ca. 1888

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322953

Ref. Code: PC009.287

Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works - Wellesley 1889

Black and White photograph of Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works - Wellesley, 1889. Photo displays a group of individuals dressed up as characters from the popular play " Mrs. Jarleys Wax Works." Mrs. Jarley was a character from Dicken's "Old Curiosity Shop", who was a proprietor of travelling Wax Works show...

Date: 1889

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322955

Ref. Code: PC009.287.001

Children with doll carriage

Black and White photograph of 3 children along with a doll carriage with doll.

Date: ca. 1890, undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322956

Ref. Code: PC009.287.002

B&P RR Disaster at Buzzie Bridge

Two photographs of the Bussey Bridge Train wreck on March 14, 1887. The 6am train from Roslindale headed to Boston crashed through the Bussey Bridge, located over South Street in Roslindale. The structure began to collapse and the coach trains tumbled to the ground. About 23 passengers were kille...

Date: 1887

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322957

Ref. Code: PC009.287.003

Paper dolls for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey

1)Five paper dolls with "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton Factory, Newark, New Jersey" on the verso. 2)Three dolls with the text "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton is the best for hand and machine sewing. Clark's O.N.T. Darning Cotton, Marshall & Co. Linen Threads, Milward's Helix Needles." 3)Unmatched paper d...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.064

Paper doll, J. & P. Coats' Spool & Crochet Cottons, location unknown

The doll has a coat with purple sleeves, fur trim and a fur muff. Text on the verso reads "There are five dolls in this set to be obtained only from dealers in J. & P. Coats' Cottons."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.065

Paper dolls, Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

The girl's paper doll has a blue and white dress. The boy's paper doll has a green jacket and knickers outfit. Text on the verso reads "Willimantic Thread. Highest awards at N.O. Exhibition 1885."

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.066

Paper doll for Boraxine, substitute soap, Larkin Soap Mfg. Co., Buffalo, New York, undated

The doll has a yellow jumper over a white blouse. She wears black shoes and stockings. Text reads "Boraxine a laundry luxury."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.034

Claflin-Richards House, Wenham, Mass

A collection of architectural photographs of the Claflin-Richards House in Wenham, Massachusetts, taken by Peter Zaharis of Ipswich. Photographs were taken on various dates in February 1954. 51 black-and-white photographs ( 8 1/2 x 10") in mylar sleeves and bound in a leather album. Collection i...

Date: 1954

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322985

Ref. Code: PC009.288

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool. Stamped text on the verso reads "Mrs. A.J. Barney, dealer in millinery and fancy goods, Odd Fellows Block, Hillsboro Bridge, New Hampshire."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.067