Historic New England

Trade card for S.A. Stetson & Co., gas fixtures, No. 175 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Stetson carries chandeliers, lamps, clocks and bronzes. The business is an agent for Mitchell, Vance & Co., New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.009

Trade card for Andrew G. Paul, gas and kerosene fixtures, No. 90 Friend, near Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The dealer provides estimates for steam and gas piping.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.010

Trade card for E.H. Tarbell, manufacturer and dealer, gas fixtures, electroliers and lamps, 111 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Tarbell's business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.011

Trade card for the Rochester Lamp Co., 42 Park Place, 37 Barclay Street, New York, New York, 1893

The image caption reads "One of the Duke de Veragua's Apartments. Showing Rochester Lamps at Hotel Waldorf New York." According to the card verso Rochester is the largest lamp manufacturer in the world with offices in London and Paris.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.012

Trade card for the Rochester Lamp Co., 42 Park Place, 37 Barclay Street, New York, New York, 1893

The image caption reads "A nook in bridal chamber, Hotel Waldorf, New York. With ornamental Rochester Lamps shown in use." The card verso has a stamped number for a drawing to win a Rochester Lamp at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.013

Trade card for John J. Ridgway, calcium lights, No. 36 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Ridgway does public illuminations and private theatricals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.014

Directions for assembling operating and maintaining the Nu-Type Aladdin Instant-Light Kerosene Mantle Lamp, Model B, The Mantle Lamp Company of America, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, undated

Illustrations accompany the directions for the Aladdin Lamp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.015

Advertisement for R.H. Spalding, burning fluid, Nos. 8 & 9 Tremont Row, opposite head of Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1855

Spalding manufactures Porter's Patent Burning Fluid and deals in lamps of various types. "Alm 1855" is handwritten on the bottom of the advertisement verso.

Date: 1855

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.016

Trade card for R. Hollings & Co., gas fixture manufacturers, 545 & 547 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is an invitation to look at the chandeliers carried by Hollings. The card verso has an illustration of one carried by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.017

Trade card for J.F. Donnell & Co., manufacturers of Donnell's New and Improved Patent Oil Chandeliers, Brackets and Student Lamps, No. 822 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

The business carries a patent reversible self-cleansing water filter. "Factory 138 Centre St." is printed on the lower left corner of the card. Product illustrations are shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.018

Trade card for R. Hollings & Co., elegant parlor lamps and fine gas fixtures, 547 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

Hollings business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.019

Read these directions before you attempt to operate the burner, location unknown, undated

The brochure has detailed directions for using and cleaning incandescent oil lamps.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257958

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.020

Abbott's Kerosene Light Extinguisher, C.E. Abbott, No. 30 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1866

The item was patented November 13, 1866.

Date: 1866

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257959

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.021

Circular for Champion Chimneys, Alexander Mills, dealer in lamp goods, crockery and glass ware, 25 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The item was trademarked in 1870. James Mills will visit grocers and dealers in a few days to accept orders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.022

Ready to use electric lighting outfits for Christmas decorations, Edison Dec. & Min. Lamp Dept, Harrison, New Jersey, c 1905

The decorations are sold at 1 and 2 Head Place in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.023

Labels for Emeralite Glass Desk Lamps, printed by Wentz & Co., Germany, undated

The label caption reads "Kind to the Eyes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.001

Trade card for Burrows Light, The Incandescent Gas-Light Co., 99 Haverhill Street, opposite North Union Station, Boston, Mass., undated

The card describes the business as the "Cheapest and most powerful artificial light in the world."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.002

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china & lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1882

The card verso has an 1882 calendar. The business is the successor to Otis Norcross & Company.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257964

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.003

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china & lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The store has six floors of wholesale and retail items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257965

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.004

Trade cards for the Boston Lamp Co., 39 Kingston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries the Hyde Wick Adjuster. The Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company is a wholesale dealer in Boston, New York and Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.005

Trade card for Roberts & Richards, Westinghouse Lamps, Liberty Street, Fair Haven, Vermont, undated

The image caption reads "For decorations in any event Westinghouse Mazda Lamps."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.006

Trade card for Luxfer Prism Company, 15 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., February 1906

L.W. Marsh is the New England agent for the Company. The card has a February 1906 calendar.

Date: 1906-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.007

Retail price list for the Colonial Candle Company of Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mass., July 1949

Holiday and novelty candles are listed with order numbers and prices.

Date: 1949-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.008

Retail catalog for the Colonial Candle Company of Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mass., July 1949

The pamphlet has photographs and descriptions of the candles and novelties for sale.

Date: 1949-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.009

Handbill for the Electric Oil Torch, location unknown, undated

The kerosene oil torch can be used to light rolling mills, blacksmith shops and engine rooms. The steps for lighting it are described. It is for sale by Thompson & Hoague, hardware, iron & steel, Concord, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.010

Billhead for the N.W. Turner Company, importers and manufacturers of fine gas and electric light fixtures, Nos. 27 and 29 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 22, 1890

The Company was established in 1851. Piano, banquet and table lamps are among the items available for sale.

Date: 1890-04-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258023

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.011

Billhead for C.H. McKenney & Co., gas chandeliers and electroliers, oil chandeliers and lamp goods, Boston, Mass., dated December 24, 1889

The factory is located at 28 to 40 Beach Street and the warerooms are located at 634 & 636 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1889-12-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.012

Billhead for R. Hollings & Co., chandelier and lamp makers, 93-95 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 13, 1901

Hollings is the New England agent for Tirrill's Improved Equalizer Gas Machine.

Date: 1901-09-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.013

Billhead for the Seth W. Fuller Co., engineers & contractors for all kinds of electrical construction, supplies and novelties, 185 Devonshire & 48 Arch Streets, Boston, Mass., dated November 16, 1908

The business will contract for work in electric light wiring, bells, annunciators, telephones, burglar alarms and single plant installations.

Date: 1908-11-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.014

Letterhead for Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated March 17, 1921

The business is an agent for the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company.

Date: 1921-03-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.015

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 13, 1921

The billhead lists various types of batteries purchased by the customer.

Date: 1921-01-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258028

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.016

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 13, 1921

The customer purchased Dover Irons as indicated on the billhead.

Date: 1921-01-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.017

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 14, 1921

The customer purchased miniature and auto bulbs according to the billhead listing.

Date: 1921-01-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.018

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated February 24, 1921

The customer purchased Dover Electric Flat Irons and fuse plugs with other items.

Date: 1921-02-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.019

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 15, 1921

Two Dover Irons were purchased by the customer.

Date: 1921-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.020

Letterhead for the Re-New Lamp Company, renewers of electric incandescent lamps, office, 126 State Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 27, 1899

The factory is located at 121 Madison Street in Malden, Massachusetts.

Date: 1899-09-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.021

Trade card for Henry Siegel Co., location unknown, 1911

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.001

Trade card for luggage, location unknown, 1912

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.002

Trade card for Winship & Willis, manufacturers and dealers in all kinds of trunks, No. 31 Elm Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries valises, satchels and carpet bags in addition to trunks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.003

Trade card for Josiah Cummings, manufacturer and dealer in trunks, bags and umbrellas, 601 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Cummings has trunk and shawl straps and will make fancy bags to order.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.004

Trade card for Horton Brothers, manufacturers and dealers in trunks, bags & valises of every description, No. 80 and 82 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1845. The name W.H. Rich is on the lower left corner of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.005

Billhead for Neat, Kearney & Co., manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in sold leather iron-frame travelling trunks, valises, carpet bags, Nos. 52 & 54 Elm and 24 & 26 Friend Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 23, 1866

The retail store is located at 336 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1866-05-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258042

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.006

Billhead for Nathan Neat, manufacturer and wholesale and retail dealer in solid leather iron-frame travelling trunks, valises, carpet bags, No. 336 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 30, 1869

The business was established in 1825.

Date: 1869-10-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258044

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.007

Advertisement for Crouch & Fitzgerald, trunks, bags, No. 1 Cortlandt Street, No. 556 Broadway, No. 723 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York, June 1882

Fine sole leather trunks and Gladstone Bags are a company specialty. The business was established in 1839. The advertisement is from the June 1882 "Brooklyn Advance."

Date: 1882-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258045

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.008