Historic New England

Trade card for Gross, Witham & Co., manufacturers and commision merchants, 289 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company deals in denims, grain bags, twines, batting and wadding.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270089

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.012

Trade card for Chamberlin Bros. & Co., wool, 114 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company partners are listed on the lower left side of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.013

Trade card for The Diamond Package Dyes, Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vermont, undated

In the card image one female dye figure jumps off a plank while the female in the red dress throws her a life preserver. The Diamond Package Dyes are described on the card verso. The product is for sale by A.G. Durgin, corner Hancock and Granite Streets in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.014

Trade card for N. Boynton & Co., commission merchants, manufacturers of cotton duck, Nos. 87 & 89 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., November 17, 1884

Boynton is the agent for Russell Mills and Druid Mills Cotton Duck and the sole agent for the New England Bunting Company. Price lists are given on the inside of the card.

Date: 1884-11-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270092

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.015

Trade card for the Globe Woolen Co., manufacturers of fine fancy cassimeres, 62 White Street, New York, New York, undated

Text on the card verso reads "The goods manufactured by this Company can be purchased of fine cloth jobbers in any of the principal cities of the Union."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270093

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.016

Bird's Eye View of Lebanon, N.H., undated

A bird's eye view of Lebanon, New Hampshire depicting a green landcape with white buildings along a river.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 270094

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.1420.0020.001

Label for unidentified textile material, location unknown, undated

The bottom of the lighthouse image reads "No. 4161, 52 1/4 yds."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270095

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.017

101 uses for Curity Cheesecloth, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Walpole, Mass., 1927

The use of cheesecloth fabric in the the kitchen, laundry, nursery and home are described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270096

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.018

Price list for the East India Bedding Co., manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in husk, hair, excelsior, moss, tow, No. 8 Canal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has a hair cloth price list for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270099

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.019

Trade card for the Meritas Table Oil Cloth, Meritas Standard Company, location unknown, undated

The New England distributors for the product are Blodgett, Ordway & Webber in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.020

Lewando's French Dye House, 65 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Lewando's services, colors and dye process are described in the pamphlet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270101

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.021

Brochure for the New York Dyeing and Printing Establishment, 98 Duane Street, New York, New York, undated

The business is also known as the Staten Island Dyeing Establishment. In Boston the business has a branch office at 7 Temple Place and an agent at 163 Essex Street for the convenience of customers. An illustration of the works on Staten Island is shown on the back of the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270107

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.022

Erin spinning, Shamrock Irish Linens, John S. Brown & Sons, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1890s

The linen items can be purchased from Whitney's on Temple Place in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270110

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.023

Label for German Patent Silk Finished Velvet Brillant Black, Germany, undated

The fabric label is decorated with the German seal, a classical figure holding a shovel and a valkyrie figure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270115

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.024

Letterhead for the Office of the Willimantic Linen Co., Hartford, Connecticut, 1870s

The Company officers are listed on the letterhead.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270116

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.001

Letterhead for the Boston Print Works, printers of cassimeres, satinets, flannels, 258 Purchase Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The business has an office on White Street in New York City.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270117

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.002

Letterhead for James L. Little & Co., agents Pacific Mills, Boston, Mass., 1870s

"Forbes 1870s" is handwritten on the lower left corner. Pacific Mills is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270119

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.003

Letterhead for Geo. C. Richardson & Co., selling agents, Boston and New York, 1870s

Richardson is the agent for the Lewiston Mills which has an office at 178 Devonshire Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270120

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.004

Letterhead for The Lewiston Mills, Lewiston, Maine, 1800s

Geo. C. Richardson & Company is the selling agent in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.005

Letterhead for the Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford, Mass., 1870s

"Forbes 1870s" is handwritten on the lower left corner. Text on the left side reads "Edward Kilburn, Agent." Text on the right side reads "Andrew G. Pierce, Treasurer."

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.006

Letterhead for the Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford, Mass., 1870s

"Forbes 1870s" is handwritten on the lower left corner. Text on the right side reads "Andrew G. Pierce, Treasurer."

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270124

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.007

Letterhead for F. Woodman & Co., dyestuffs & chemicals, 241 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Woodman is the manufacturer and proprietor of prepared hemlock, black dye, tartariceine and aniline mordant. The business is also the sole agent for The American Dyer, dealers in indigo, cochineal, dye woods and chemicals.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270125

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.008

Billhead for Minot, Hooper & Co., Boston, Mass., 1800s

The invoice is for the Lyman Mills account.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.009

First floor plan showing gas and plumbing; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper; (torn)

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270137

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.001

First floor plan #20A, dated Feb. 14, 1895; 1/8 inch scale; residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, "The Breakers", 18 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

1 architectural drawing; blue print on beige paper

Date: 1895

Collection: Ogden Codman, Jr. architectural collection

GUSN: 270138

Ref. Code: AR022.001.005.001.008.002

Route of the Minute Men, April 19th, 1775, Lexington, Concord, Bedford, Lowell, Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Company, 797 Washington Street, Newtonville, Mass., undated

Historic sites along the street railway lines are described in the pamphlet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270769

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.021

Receipt for the Bennington & Rutland Railway Co., Dr., dated September 3, 1898

The customer used the line to transport goods from Troy, New York to Arlington, Vermont.

Date: 1898-09-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270770

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.022

Map, issued by Passenger Department, Bay State Street Railway Co., 309 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The map shows the trolley lines throughout the New England states. Text on the cover reads "The Bay State Street Railway Co., 940 miles of lines in New England."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270771

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.023

Postcard for Temple Tours, Intercollegiate Tours, 65 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1923

The image caption reads "The Glory That Was Greece." The business offers tours in Greece, Italy, France and other European locations.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270772

Ref. Code: EP001.01.118.01.01.001

Billhead for Tilton, McFarland Safe Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of McFarland's Patent Bank Vaults and Iron Safes, 110 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 5, 1874

The Company received an award for the best burglar proof safe from The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Date: 1874-05-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270773

Ref. Code: EP001.01.120.01.01.001

Trade card for the George J. Ibbotson Company, Inc., automotive and industrial specialties, 171 Huntington Avenue, Boston 15, Mass., undated

The business is located on Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270774

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.001

Trade card for the Elm Cycle Co., dealer for The American Moto Scoot, 21-23 N. Main Street, East Longmeadow, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card has telephone numbers for R. Gardner and E. & W. Ferrero Brothers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270775

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.002

Trade card for the Automobile Headlight Wrench, L. Despres, manufacturer, Lebanon, New Hampshire, undated

The card has instructions for the use of the wrench.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270776

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.005

Trade card for Sanborn & Hamp, Inc., automobiles, Andover, New Hampshire, undated

The business carries new and used autos at wholesale and retail prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270777

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.003

Trade card for The General Tire Company, Inc., 560 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company carries the General Dual Balloon and the Blowout-Proof Tires.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.004

Postcards for Peter Fuller's Cadillac Automobile Company of Boston, 808 Comonwealth Avenue, Boston 15, Mass., 1967

The top of the card reads "New England's Largest Cadillac-Oldsmobile Dealer." The business is in its 63rd year, 1904-1967.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270779

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.006

Billhead for the St. Johnsbury Storage Battery Co., Willard Service Station, 9 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated September 15, 1917

The business will reform, charge, exchange, store and rent batteries.

Date: 1917-09-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270780

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.007

Euchre score sheet, compliments of The Portland Company, Cole-Six Automobile, Portland, Maine, 1914

The Cole-Six Automobile is described in detail on the item verso.

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270782

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.008

Pennocks' Road Machines, 19 South Market Street, Boston, Mass., March 1884

George Tyler is the New England agent for Pennocks' Road Machines. Testimonials for the equipment are on the item verso.

Date: 1884-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270783

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.01.01.009

Trade card for the Columbia Bicycle, Pope Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

Dyer & Company are agents for the Columbia Bicycles at 337 Essex Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270790

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.002

Advertisement for Lovell Diamond Cycles, John P. Lovell Arms Co., mfrs., 147 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1890

Lovell offers six styles with pneumatic cushions and solid tires.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270791

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.003

Advertisement for The Pope Mfg. Co., 597 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., June 1881

The ad is from "Scribner's, June 1881."

Date: 1881-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270792

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.004

Advertisement for Victor Bicycles, Overman Wheel Co., Boston, Mass., June 28, 1894

The ad is from"Life, 28 June 1894."

Date: 1894-06-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270793

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.01.006

Billhead for The Pope Mfg. Co., makers of bicycles, 597 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 6, 1881

The Company has a salesroom and office on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881-05-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270794

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.02.001

Envelope for The St. Louis Refrigerator & Wooden Gutter Co., corner Main Street & Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 12, 1896

The envelope is addressed to a customer in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Date: 1896-05-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270822

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.03.001

Receipt for The St. Louis Refrigerator & Wooden Gutter Co., corner Main Street & Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 8, 1896

The customer receipt for the bicycle purchase is decorated with a water bird.

Date: 1896-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270823

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.03.002

Billhead for The St. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden Gutter Co., corner Main Street & Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 9, 1896

The Claremont customer purchased a bicycle. The business sells furniture and toys in addition to appliances.

Date: 1896-05-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270824

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.03.003

Billhead for The St. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden Gutter Co., corner Main Street & Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 9, 1896

The Claremont customer purchased accessories for the bicycle. The business sells furniture and toys in addition to appliances.

Date: 1896-05-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270825

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.03.004

Certificate for the Lu-Mi-Mum Bicycle, The St. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden Gutter Co., St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 9, 1896

The workmanship of the bicycle is attested to in the certificate. The Company sells furniture and toys in addition to appliances.

Date: 1896-05-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270826

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.03.005

Envelope for the New York Export & Import Co., exporters, importers & manufacturers agents, 56 & 58 Pine Street, New York, New York, November 3, 1902

The Company solicits business from The Dwyer Folding Bicycle Company in Danbury, Connecticut.

Date: 1902-11-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.121.02.03.006

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