Historic New England

Trade card for Lemuel Holton, boots and shoes, 70 Court Street, corner of Brattle Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Lemuel Holton is a dealer on Court Street at the corner of Brattle Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.001

Trade card for N.A. Moses & Co., boots and shoes, No. 43 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Moses sells shoes at retail and will take measurements for custom orders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244856

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.002

Trade card A. Salomon, ladies' boot and shoe manufacturer, No. 257 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The shoemaker is from Paris and his business is up the stairs on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.003

Trade card for Fred Butler with Geo. H. Stetson, dealer in boots and shoes, 158 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A woman's hand, wearing a ring and a bracelet, holds a rose above the text on this card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.004

Trade card for Edwin C. Burt, fine shoes, New York, New York and W.H. Pearson & Co., 21 & 23 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1878

Burt's shoes are available at W.H. Pearson in all widths. The card verso has a July through December calendar for 1878 and a January through June calendar for 1879.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.005

Trade card for Thomas E. Moseley, French boots, shoes, & c., 202 and 204 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card describes in detail the shoes, of American and foreign manufacture, available for men, women and children.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.006

Trade card for C.B. Cummings & Son, best quality shoe pegs, South Acworth, New Hampshire, undated

Cummings only manufactures his shoe pegs for the custom trade.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.007

Trade card for George & Little, shoe manufacturers and dealers in English & W.I. goods, Water Street, Haverhill, Mass., undated

George & Little are located "a few rods east of the bridge" on Water Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The business is a successor to George, Whittier & Co.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244862

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.008

Trade card for Joseph Peyser, boots, shoes and rubbers, No. 43 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Boot and shoe styles decorate this card for Joseph Peyser who also repairs these items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.009

Trade card for H.V. Stackpole, fine boots and shoes, Brunswick, Maine, undated

The Stackpole premises are next to the American Express Office in Brunswick, Maine. The image caption reads "Yes you have quite an ear but I wasn't sure it was for music!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244865

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.010

Trade card for Brown's French Dressing and Satin Polish, B.F. Brown & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The polish is for ladies and children's boots and shoes. It was patented on February 25, 1862 and received a medal at the Paris Exposition in 1878.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.011

Trade card for Gilt Edge, shoe polish, Whittemore Bros. & Co., 174, 176, 180 Lincoln Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is a hunting scene with hunter, dog and prey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.012

Trade card for B.S. Rowe & Co., boots and shoes, 531 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A fan decorated with a bow and flowers is used to advertise the Rowe business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.013

Trade card for B.S. Rowe & Co., boots and shoes, 531 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Berries and a bow decorate the fan in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.014

Trade card for Edwin C. Burt, fine shoes, New York, New York and P.B. Robinson, 221 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., undated

In the image a young boy reclines in a field surrounded by flowers, a bird and a bee. On the card verso Burt warns the public to look for his name stamped on the lining and soles of his shoes. Burt shoes are available at P.B. Robinson in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244872

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.015

Trade card for Webster & Co., enameled, patent and curried leather, No. 86 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Webster manufactures goat boot skins, kid, Morocco and sheepskins and deals in hides and sumac.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244873

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.016

Trade card for A.H. Adams & Co., dealers in sole and rough leather, 111 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business deals in skirtings, roundings, inner-soling and heelings. The name "G.W. Hewes" is stamped across the front of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244874

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.017

Trade card for N.A. Moses & Co., boots and shoes, 43 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Moses extends his compliments to the public in the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.018

Trade card for G. Lamkin, dealer in boots, shoes & rubbers, 5 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Lamkin will make boots, shoes and slippers to measure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.019

Trade card for D.B. Stetson, boots & shoes, Washington Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

A bird peers into its nest surrounded by flowers in this image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244877

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.020

Trade card for The Great Fair Store, ladies furnishing goods, 771 Broadway, corner of 9th Street, New York City, New York, undated

Myriad products are carried in The Great Fair Store as described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.008

Trade card for Mrs. Fowler's Lingerie Shop, 420 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mrs. Fowler carries hand made robes, negligees and jackets.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245078

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.009

Trade card for the Cape Cod Fishnet Industries, North Truro, Mass., undated

The card illustrates the use of fishnets as clothing accessories for women.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.010

New interesting items for the woman who spends January in the south, R.H. Stearns Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The inside of the leaflet describes French frocks, wraps and knitted outfits. The verso has wardrobe trunks for traveling.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.011

Trade card for Gould's Corset Store, 286 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Pink roses illustrate the trade card for Gould's Corset Store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.012

Trade card for Gould's Corset Store, 282 and 286 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A large yellow rose is above the store name in this trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.013

Trade card for Gould's Corset Store, Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A pink rose and a butterfly decorate this trade card. The card verso has a branch with leaves on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.014

Trade card for Wm. Filene's Sons Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The card invites the public to visit the Filene's French Shops to see the collections from the Paris couture houses. It states the store buyer will return to Boston on March 10.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.015

Trade card for M. Kargere, Inc., 39 Champs Elysees, Paris and 660 Fifth Avenue, New York, May 17, 18, 19

Dresses, suits, sweaters and blouses from Kargere in Paris will be exhibited at Mrs. G.H. Eames, 717 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts on May 17, 18, 19. The image is captioned "Le Bon Genre, No. 110. Jeu de Bague Volante."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.016

Billhead for C.C. Holbrook & Co., embroideries, laces, gloves, hoisery, No. 12 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 1, 1857

Holbrook imports and deals in infants' wardrobes, ladies' dressing gowns, caps, coiffures and other accessories. The names of other businesses, in the same building, can be seen in the image.

Date: 1857-06-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245087

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.017

Letterhead for P.F. Bonney's Sons, Inc., women's and children's clothing, 515, 517, 519 & 521 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 19, 1910

Bonney carries ladies' cloaks, suits, mantles, furs and children's garments.

Date: 1910-08-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245088

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.018

Leaflet for H. & H. Pneumatic Bust Forms, Henderson & Henderson, Inc., Buffalo, New York, undated

The leaflet describes the features of the bust form with an illustration and two photographs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245089

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.019

Billhead for Chandler & Co., 27 & 29 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 18, 1878

The items purchased are a seal sack and muff.

Date: 1878-11-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.020

Billhead for Mrs. Helga Möller, Dr., modiste, 351 Harvard Street, Cambridge, Mass., dated December 20, 1893

The dressmaker is on Harvard Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1893-12-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.021

Billhead for Mrs. Helga Möller, Dr., modiste, 351 Harvard Street, Cambridge, Mass., dated May 16, 1894

The type of items the dressmakers uses are silk, velvet, braid, canvas and ribbons in her dress creations.

Date: 1894-05-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245092

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.022

J.C. McCarthy, notions, 148-149 Tremont Street and 42 to 50 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

McCarthy is an importer, jobber and retailer of ribbons, trimmings, laces, embroideries, handkerchiefs, mourning and novelty dress goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245093

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.023

Shepard, Norwell & Co., ladies' garments, 26 and 30 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company is an importer, jobber and retailer of real and imitation India shawls, ladies' garments, lace points and sacques.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245094

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.024

Trade card for Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Bradford's Ladies' Store, Jackman's Block, Barre, Vermont, undated

A flower bouquet curves over the store name in the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245095

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.001

Trade card for Richard Healy, ladies' suits and cloaks, 512 Main Street, location unknown, undated

The bottom of the card reads "Grand opening of fall novelties, this day." Healy is the next door south of Clark's New Block.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245096

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.002

Trade card for Gould's, corsets, 153 High Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Gould's carries "perfect fitting corsets and fine corsets to order."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245097

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.003

Trade card for S.C. Manning, ladies' furnishing goods, 64 State Street, location unknown, undated

Manning carries gloves, hosiery, underwear and millinery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245098

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.004

Trade card for Gifford & Co., clothing, 139 Union Street, location unknown, undated

The card is captioned "The best place to buy Clothing of all kinds is at Gifford & Co." The bottom of the card reads "E.P. Best Mfg. Co., New Haven, Ct."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245099

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.005

Trade card for Gifford & Co., clothing, 139 Union Street, location unknown, undated

The bottom of the card reads "E.P. Best Mfg. Co., New Haven, Ct."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.006

Trade card for Gifford & Co., clothing, 139 Union Street, location unknown, undated

The female figure wears a lace head covering and flowers. The bottom of the card reads "E.P. Best Mfg. Co., New Haven, Ct."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245101

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.007

Trade card for celluloid, waterproof collars, cuffs & shirt bosoms, location unknown, undated

The card verso provides wearing and cleaning instructions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245102

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.008

Trade card for the Adjustable Duplex Corset, Bortree Manufacturing Company, location unknown, undated

The card verso describes the Corset features and states that imitators will be prosecuted. It is for sale by Claflin, Larrabee & Company, 55 Bedford Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It was patented July 13, 1875.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245103

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.009

Trade card for ladies' gloves, location unknown, undated

The image is captioned "Cold without, but warm within." On the bottom of the card it reads "Raphael Tuck & Sons. London." The verso has "A Lady's G-Love Song Air, copyright Eden Cooper."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245104

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.02.010