Historic New England

Billhead for John A. Tucker, manufacturer of harnesses, collars, &c., Dorchester, Mass., dated February 15, 1868

The illustration shows a horse head surrounded by the various types of tack made by the dealer.

Date: 1868-02-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.019

Billhead for Francis Kelly, Dr., horse-shoer, 253 Broad Street, Lynn, Mass, dated August 3, 1901

Under the horse illustration the billhead describes the shoeing specialties of this blacksmith.

Date: 1901-07-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.020

Billhead for Otis Munroe, dealer in corn, meal, oats & feed &c., no. 92 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 30, 1876

The billhead lists feed types paid for in June 1876.

Date: 1876-04-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.021

Billhead for Moses Colman & Son, National Horse and Carriage Mart, auction sales of horses, carriages, and harnesses, 121 to 125 Portland and 190 & 192 Friend Sts., Boston, Mass., dated September 10, 1874

The top of the billhead describes the auction days and times and the other services provided by the National Horse and Carriage Mart.

Date: 1874-09-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.022

Trade card for the Putnam Nail Co., Boston, Mass., 1881

The illustration caption reads "Hattie Woodward, 2.15 1/2, sired by Aberdeen, 27." Below the image it states "Copyright Clay & Richmond, Buffalo, N.Y., 1881." The card verso reads "The Only Hot-Forged and Hammer-Pointed Horse-Shoe Nail in The World." The company postal address is in Neponset, Massa...

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.02.001

Goldfish in home aquariums, Grassyfork Fisheries, Inc., Saddle River, N.J., undated

The Grassyfork Fisheries is also located in Martinsville, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. The leaflet is distributed by J.H. Chandler & Son, 786 Beacon Street, Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241835

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.04.01.001

Business card for Bed Rock Kennels, drawer 502, Westerly, Rhode Island, undated

The upper left corner of the card has a Great Dane's head in silhouette. The lower left corner has "Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sullivan Owners."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.04.02.001

Ants, Green Mountain Studios, White River Junction, Vermont, undated

The pamphlet describes how to establish an ant colony using Austin Ant Houses.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.04.02.002

Letterhead for the New England Live Stock Company, Lynn, Mass., undated

Underneath the hog illustration the letterhead has "Home of the Blue Hog," and "Sapphires." On the left side of the letterhead the company officers are listed and on the right the three Massachusetts farm locations are given.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241838

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.04.02.003

Antiques - Trade cards - Folder 1

Sub-sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.05

Label, Bigelow & Jordan, Boston, Mass.

Label for Bigelow & Jordan. Label indicates they are importers, publishers, and manufacturers, and sell picture framing, carved frames, mirrors, and regilding. Company has offices at 11 Bromfield Street and 641-643 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241843

Ref. Code: EP001.01.091.01.02.001

Antiques - Trade Cards - Folder 1

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01

Antiques - Trade Cards - Folder 2

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02

Antiques - Trade Cards - Folder 3

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241853

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03

Trade card for Annie Alden Folger, antiques, 6 Union Street, Nantucket, Mass., undated

The card states "A Shop Entirely Devoted to Antiques."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.001

Trade card for Emma Fenno Stringer, antiques, 125 Charles Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card announces "The Opening of Her New Shop, Friday, February 4th." There is a summer shop called "The Painted Cupboard," located in Fountain Square in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241856

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.002

Trade card for Mrs. Charles Minot Hayden, antiques, King's Highway, Yarmouthport, Cape Cod, 1929

The card is an announcement of her Summer Shop opening in the 1680 House built by Col. John Thacher. The botton of the card has "Choice Pieces Arranged in a Charming Setting." The card verso reads "summer 1929."

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.003

Trade card for the Black Cat Antique Shop, the Antique Paint Shop, Woodbridge-Short House, 48 Bridge Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The cards reads "Cordially invite you and your friends to visit them at their new location, Ethelwyn M. Shepard, Helen C. Hagar. A Special Exhibition of Decorated Trays and Furniture July 23-24-25."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.004

Invitation for Boston Antiques Exposition, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass., May 8-13, undated

The card is an invitation for the Boston Antiques Exposition sponsored by the New England Antiques Association, Milton Babcock, Director. The bottom of the card has an illustration of a New England village.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241867

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.005

Trade card for The Odd Shop, at the Old House by the river, 154 Commercial Street, Weymouth, Mass., 1924

The card has an illustration of a spinning wheel with the name "Kate Pierce Thayer" below it. The card verso reads "summer 1924."

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.006

Business card for Carrie M. Blood, Ye Colonial Shop, Groton, Mass., udated

The title "Miss" is hand printed on the card in front of Carrie M. Blood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.007

Business card for Weiner's Antique Shop, 22 Beacon St. cor. Park St., Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration is captioned "opp. State House." The shop's warehouse is located at 356 Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The bottom of the card reads "Member: Appraiser's Association of America." The business address includes the zipcode 02108.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.008

Trade card for Fowler House Antique Shop, 166 High Street, Danvers, Mass., undated

The card reads "Open the year round, Old glass, small antiques, handicrafts, etc." In the lower right corner of the card the names C.H. & Ada Danforth are printed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.009

Trade card for The Antique Shop, 682 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

The card announces a change of location for The Antique Shop in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The name "S.E.H. Saffora" is below the shop name.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241879

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.010

Business card for C. Willard Loud, Collector of Antiques, 93 Stratford Road, Melrose, Mass., undated

A decorated clock illustration is on the left side of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241882

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.011

Business card for H.L. Shaw, antiques, 398 Main St., Laconia, New Hampshire, R.F.D., Kennebunkport, Maine, undated

This antiques business has two locations in different states.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241883

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.012

Antiques of historic interest, Hill Jewelry Company, Northeast Harbor, Maine, undated

The front cover reads "One of the largest stocks in New England. A notable collection of more than 300 clocks made by the old masters."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241884

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.001

Trade card for Ship's Bell Antique Shop, 91 Converse Ave., Malden, Mass., Bank Street, Harwich, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "1790 House." The names at the bottom of the card are Alice L. Hirtle and Eleanor L. Hirtle. The inside of the card has a map for the Harwich address and the statement "Weekly and overnight accomodations."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.002

Business card for G. Westerling Antiques, Plymouth Highway, Route 3, North Pembroke, Mass., undated

The card has a ship's anchor illustration on the left side.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.003

Business card for The Schoodic View Barn Antiques, U.S. Route 1, Hancock, Maine, 88 Brook Street, Brookline, Mass., 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. The business specializes in antiq...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.004

Trade card for Melrose Antique Shop, corner Main & Emerson Streets, Melrose, Mass., undated

The phrase on the card reads "A Good Place to Buy and Sell Antiques."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.005

Trade card for Robersons of Knightsbridge, decorations & antiques, London, U.K., undated

The color illustration shows a room with a decorated ceiling, fireplace and furniture.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.006

Business card for Goulding's Antique Shop, South Sudbury, Mass., undated

Goulding's Antique Shop deals in antique furniture, china, pewter, glassware and ironwork. The name Leonard P. Goulding is in the upper right corner.The card verso has an image of the shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.007

Business card for N.S. Hill, repairer and restorer, 8-9 Hamilton Place opp. Park St. Church over the Ambassador, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso shows before and after images of a restored bowl.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.008

Business card for Ye Colonial Shop, Groton, Mass., undated

The card has "Gifts" and "Antiques" below the shop name. The name in the lower left corner is Carrie M. Blood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.009

Trade card for The Parson's Hobby, antiques at Squirre Adams Tavern, Route 126 & Main Street, West Medway, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Tristan Paul and Mildred Pysell Knight announce the opening of their summer shop." The Squire Levi Adams Tavern is described as a former Stage & Tavern stop on the "Old Hartford Road," now Main Street in West Medway, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241916

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.010

Trade card for Sypher & Co., antiques, 739 & 741 Broadway, New York, undated

This company deals in furniture, bronzes, porcelains and silver ware, The business was established in 1821 and is the successor to D. Marley. The storage warehouse is located at 1354 Broadway.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.011

Advertisement for Boylston Art Galleries, antique and artistic furniture, 292 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This advertisement is taken from a Hollis Street Theatre Program. The business deals in old english furniture, old china, silver and paintings. The business is near Arlington Street. The ad on the verso is for Sunshine Afternoon Tea Biscuits available from Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company in Boston, Mas...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241918

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.012

No. 85 Chestnut Street, antiques, Boston, Mass., undated

The leaflet is a partial listing of antique items, with photographs, purchased in Europe by Mr. Amos A. Lawrence and available for sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.013

Invitation for Boston Antiques Exposition, Mechanic's Bldg., Boston, Mass., Nov. 27-Dec.2, undated

The exposition is sponsored by the New England Antiques Association, Milton Babcock, Director. The top of the cards is stamped "Mary F. Hartnett, Long Meadow Inn, guests and antiques, Portsmouth, New Hampshire."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.001

Business card for Geo. Gregory Smart, antiquarian paper & graphic Americana, 52 Potter Pond, Lexington, Mass., undated

The business card has the address and a phone and fax number.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.002

Rudolf Haupt Exhibition of rare old books and manuscripts, Pierce Building, 12 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Rudolf Haupt is from Halle a.S. Germany. The leaflet is printed by The Merrymount Press, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241922

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.003

Business card for Yesterday's Paper, old prints, books, paper collectibles, 105 Franklin Street, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, undated

The card reads "Parrish, Remington, Fox many more at The Old Dairy Antique Shop. Period, custom framing & matting service, Bill Shankweiler."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241923

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.004

Business card for Clantilew, 118-120 Main Street, Bar Harbor Maine, undated

The shop sells antiques and gifts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241924

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.005

Postcard of Knapps Antique Shop, 407 West Street, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The image shows the shop interior filled with furniture. The postcard verso reads "Directly on Route 4, one-half mile west of business section. Largest collection of antiques in the east. Photos free for the asking."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241925

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.006

Trade card for J. Hyde Fisher, refrigerators, P.O. Box 170 Chicago, Illinois, undated

The card identifies the Fisher System of Cooling with patent dates of August 1, 1865, January 31, 1871 and November 19, 1872. The verso has a testimonial from the "40th Exposition 1871 of the American Institute of the City of New York Report of Judges upon J. Hyde Fisher's Refrigerators."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241927

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.01.01.001