Historic New England

Trade card for the Seaside House, Salisbury Beach, Mass., undated

The property offers facilities for bathing and fishing. "Coaches connect with all trains at East Salisbury Depot on the Eastern Railroad and B. & M. Depot at Newburyport."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.008

Trade card for the Fitchburg Hotel, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

The card states "Guests conveyed to and from the depots free of charge."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.009

Trade card for the Belmont House, Gloucester, Mass., undated

The Belmont Dining Hall serves fish and clam chowders every day. The proprietor owns the Carleton House in Jacksonville, Florida and the Ocean Bluff House in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.010

Trade card for the Old Woodberry Tavern, Route 127, Beverly Cove, Massachusetts, undated

The tavern was established in 1690 and serves food but no alcohol on the premises.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.011

Trade card for The Upland, Beach Bluff, Swampscott, Mass., 1880

The Upland has operated as a seaside resort since 1872 and is now preparing for its summer 1880 season. Stables, sail and rowboats are offered as amenities.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.012

Brochure for the Publick House, Sturbridge, Mass., undated

The brochure describes the features of the Publick House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The back page lists the Treadway Inns.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254838

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.013

Trade card for the Holyoke House, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The hotel building is seen in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.014

Brochure for The Olde Burnham House and The House Next Door, Linebrook Road, Ipswich, Mass., undated

This inn is the former Hart House, built in 1640 by Thomas Hart, purchased by Ralph Warren Burnham in 1902 and leased in 1910 by Martha Lucy Murray. The inn provides rooms and meals. It sells early American antiques and distinctive gifts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.015

Trade card for the Stage Coach Inn, 302 Essex Avenue, West Gloucester, Mass., undated

The Inn serves luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner every day from noon until 8:00 p.m.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254841

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.016

Advertisement for the Old Colony House, Hingham, Mass., dated 23 May 1837

The owner advises the public that his boardinghouse is now open in Hingham, Massachusetts. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-05-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254843

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.017

Advertisement for the Old Woodberry Tavern, Route 127, Beverly Cove, Mass., 1947

The Tavern is described as having "No liquors, quiet charm, excellent food." The advertisement is from "Massachusetts, cradle of liberty," 1947.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.018

Brochure for The Beacon Inn, Western Avenue and Shipyard Lane, Essex, Mass., undated

The Inn is described as old-fashioned and giving special attention to bridge parties and clubs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254845

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.019

Brochure for the Corn Hill Hotel and Cottages, Corn Hill, Truro, Mass., undated

The features and rates of the property are described inside the borchure. The verso has a photograph taken from the water.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254846

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.020

Brochure for the Massapoag Lake Hotel, Sharon, Mass., 1881

The brochure describes the Hotel, the Lake, the roads, the town and the trains for the 1881 season. Plans and applications for rooms are available at the Evans House, Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254847

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.021

Brochure for The William Cullen Bryant House, Great Barrington, Mass., undated

The Bryant House is located in the garden of the Berkshire Inn in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Afternoon tea and colonial antiques are sold on the premises.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254848

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.022

Brochure for the Publick House, Sturbridge, Mass., undated

The Publick House amenities are described in text and photographs. A table of distances lists the mileage from major cities and towns.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254849

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.023

Receipt for the Hotel St. Leonards, Winthrop Beach, Mass., dated July 14, 1881

The guest receipt is for room and board at the Hotel St. Leonards in Winthrop Beach, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881-07-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254850

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.024

Billhead for Mansion House, Northampton, Mass., dated September 27, 1833

The billhead lists board, housekeeping and several other items for the lodger's September stay.

Date: 1833-09-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.025

Exterior view of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester, Mass., undated

Workers are shown on the church construction site in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 254879

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1080.0180.001

Exterior view of the Gallery on the Moor,

Item

Collection: Mary H. Northend photographic collection, 1904-1926

GUSN: 254880

Ref. Code: PC034.TMP.219

Insurance policy application for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, Baltimore, Maryland, dated June 5, 1886

The item is a completed insurance application form with a medical examiner's report signed and dated in Baltimore, Maryland.

Date: 1886-06-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.002

Certificate of profits, no. 131, for the China Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., dated January 15, 1887

The certificate is illustrated with the unloading of a ship, a Chinese junk and a sailor holding a sextant.

Date: 1887-01-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255515

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.003

Trade card for D.W. Hook, interior decorator & designer, Utica, New York, undated

Hook's interior design business is based in Utica, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.003

Trade card for Mr. Charles Roberson, architectural English interiors, Robersons of London, 24 East 67th Street, New York, New York, undated

The card has been amended to read "H.L. Deacon representing Mr. Charles Roberson will be at Lenox Hotel, Boston from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31. Mr. Deacon will be pleased to call upon his clients by appointment."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.004

Billhead for Irving & Casson, A.H. Davenport Co., 573-579 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., dated August 15, 1918

The business designs and manufactures fine furniture and interior finishes. The firm's workshops are in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1918-08-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.005

Billhead for Irving & Casson, A.H. Davenport Co., 573-579 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., dated December 2, 1920

The business imports curtains, wall hangings, carpets and wallpapers.

Date: 1920-12-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.006

Billhead for Ringuet-Leprince & L. Marcotte, decoration, warehouse, 343, 345 & 347 4th Street, east of Broadway, factory, 55 West 16th Street, New York, New York, dated December 2

The firm manufactures and imports items for interior decoration including cabinet furniture, gas fixtures, art, carpets and material for curtains. The Ringuet-Leprince, maison de commission, is located at 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, France.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.007

Confidential circular to agents, Irving Brothers, general agents for waterproof building paper and paper carpeting, Brandon, Vermont, dated July 14, 1875

The firm also deals in Japanese paper ware, paper baskets and belting. They are wholesale and retail agents for fine wallpapers.

Date: 1875-07-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.008

Trade card for the Drapery Department, Loring & Howard, Opera House Block, Brockton, Mass., undated

Loring & Howard's Drapery Department carries drapery goods, wallpapers and mouldings.The card verso describes the Sewing Machine Department and the store's installment plan.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.001

Trade card for Fred Aldridge, general decorator for balls, parties, floral decorations for weddings, 198 Fulton Avenue, location unknown, undated

Aldridge will manufacture flags and banners at short notice for customers. The bottom of the card reads "All orders left at the Academy of Music, on stage will be promptly attended to."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.002

Puritan Paper Patterns for making home draperies, F.A. Foster & Co., inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Six window drapery patterns are described with an order coupon.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.003

Puritan Cretonnes decorative scheme arranged by Rosalie Norton, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Coordinated fabric swatches are glued inside the brochure. The verso has directions for washing cretonne fabric.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.004

Trade card for the Crown Window Shade Co., 360 Warren Street, Roxbury, Mass., undated

The Company provides samples and estimates free of charge.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.005

Cretonne solves the problem, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This advertising leaflet describes the features of the book "Cretonne solves the problem."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.006

Puritan Cretonne slip covers and how to make them, by Rosalie Norton, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The pamphlet has instructions for measuring, blocking and laundering slipcovers. The mailing envelope is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.007

Trade card for Geo A. Warren, manufacturing jeweler, 7 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Children watch a Punch and Judy puppet show in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255558

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.001

Trade card for Charles F. Smith, dealer in watches & jewelry, 9 Church Street, near Main Street, Waltham, Mass., undated

Smith will repair watches, clocks and jewelry at short notice.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255559

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.002

Trade card for W.S. Stanley, emblem specialist, 45 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

Stanley deals in emblems for charts, charms, frames and jewels for any society. The name "J.E. Cohen, Special Agent" is stamped on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255560

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.003

Trade card for M. Karsh, jeweler, 683 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The jeweler repairs Swiss watches and is with the Jones Camera and Gift Shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. The date "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255561

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.004

Trade card for Frank T. Mockler & Co., manufacturing jeweler, 387 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

Mockler deals in college, school, fraternity, lodge and society special order work. The date "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255562

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.005

Trade card for Hazel Blake French, jewelry craftwork, Jarves Street, Sandwich, Mass., undated

Two fish frame the initials "HBF" in the center of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255563

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.006

Trade card A. Stowell & Co., jewelers, 16 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two children gaze at a reflecting ball resting on a stand in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255564

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.007

Trade card for J.A. Foster Co., watches, diamonds, jewelry, 69 to 77 Dorrance Street, corner Weybosset, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Foster also deals in silverware, lamps, musical and sporting goods. The business is opposite the Narragansett Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255565

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.008

Trade cards for Tiffany & Co., jewelers, silversmiths & diamond dealers, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The Tiffany Silverware Factory is located at 53 & 55 Prince Street in New York. The business also has offices in London and Paris.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255566

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.009

Trade card for St. Botolph, jeweler, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Fine plated jewelry is a specialty of the business on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255567

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.010

Trade card for Robinson & Co., diamonds, watches, jewelry, 329-331 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business performs expert watch repair and was established in 1888. The card verso lists birth stones.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255568

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.011

Trade card for C.A. Braman, dealer in jewlery, silver plated ware and opera glasses, 415 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A framed picture of a lighthouse is set against a holly branch in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255569

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.012

Advertisement for Isaac Davis, comb store, No. 18 Washington Street, opposite Market Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

Davis describes the hair combs he has available for sale. The year "1829" is handwritten on the advertisement.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255570

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.013

Advertisement for Isaac Davis, Boston Comb Store, No. 32 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., ca. 1823

Davis has received a shipment of India shell combs that would make elegant New Year's gifts. The year "1823" is handwritten on the item.

Date: ca. 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255571

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.014

Trade card for J.H. Crandell, watchmaker & jeweler, 7 North Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Crandell's business is located in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.015

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