Historic New England

Advertisement for George W. Simmons Clothes Warehouse, No. 32 & 34 Ann Street, opposite Merchants' Row, Boston, Mass., 1842

The business carries gentlemen's furnishings and has just received a new shipment of spring goods. Below the advertisement is handwritten "Oak Hall, 1842."

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.043

Trade card for the Rogers Peet Company, men's pajamas, Tremont at Bromfield Streets, Boston, Mass. and New York, New York, 1926

The Company manufactures special size men's pajamas as "Shortfelo, Bigfelo, Longfelo." On the card verso it reads "This folder used by Rogers Peet Company in the Spring of 1926."

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.044

Billhead for Simons, Hatch & Whitten, men's furnishing goods, No.1 Winthrop Square & 18 to 32 Otis Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 16, 1882

The billhead provides the terms under which goods can be returned.

Date: 1882-03-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.045

Billhead for W.E. Parker & Co., gentlemens fine furnishings, 357 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 18, 1882

Fine shirts are a specialty for Parker. The top of the billhead reads "Troy Laundry. Cambridge Laundry."

Date: 1882-01-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.046

Billhead for the Cleveland, Brown & Co., neck wear, 11 Otis Street, Winthrop Square, Boston, Mass., dated November 6, 1891

The image shows horse-drawn vehicles, including a streetcar, passing in front of the store.

Date: 1891-11-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.047

Handbill for Quincy Hall Clothing House, Bennett, White & Co., Boston, Mass., October 1, 1857

The business is selling its fall and winter clothing and alludes to "the hard times."

Date: 1857-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.048

Billhead for Simons, Hatch & Whitten, men's furnishing goods, 1 Winthrop Square & 18 to 32 Otis Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 23, 1892

A telephone number is printed at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1892-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.049

Billhead for Weil, Dreyfus & Co., men's furnishing goods, Summer and Otis Streets, Boston, Mass., dated November 27, 1886

The Company is a manufacturer and importer of men's furnishing goods.

Date: 1886-11-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.050

Harko Special, S.H. Harrison Co., 822-824 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The circular contains fabric swatches for Harko Suits carried by S.H. Harrison in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.02.001

Macullar, Williams & Parker, fine clothing and mens furnishing goods, 194 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A lithograph print of Macullar, Williams & Parker who are wholesale and retail dealers in fine clothing and men's furnishing goods. The business is also an importer and jobber of fine woolens and tailors trimmings. The image shows the sales floor with pattern books laid out on the tables.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.02.002

Macullar, Williams & Parker, fine clothing and mens furnishing goods, 194 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image shows the Wholesale Sales Room, Cutting Room and Examining & Packing Room on the business premises.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.02.003

Macullar, Williams & Parker, fine clothing and mens furnishing goods, 194 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Ready Made Clothing Department Manufacturing Rooms and Custom Department Sales Room and Manufacturing Room are seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.02.004

Billhead for Henry J. Weil & Co., manufacturers of the Senate Shirt, No. 68 Summer and No. 40 Otis Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

The billhead is for Henry J. Weil & Company located on Summer and Otis Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244532

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.03.001

Billhead for F. & S. Manufacturing Co., White River Junction, Vermont, dated April 28, 1911

The billhead is for a sale of day collars.

Date: 1911-04-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244533

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.03.002

Haskell & Jones., mens fine clothing, 470 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, dated April 1, 1886

Haskell & Jones are a manufacturer and jobber. The building in the image has the year "1881" on it.

Date: 1886-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244543

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.03.003

Billhead for Walker Stetson Company, manufacturers, importers, jobbers, Essex & Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., dated September 20, 1901

Shirts, robes and waists are the items listed on the billhead.

Date: 1901-09-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.03.004

Trade card for Nathaniel Evans, Jr., ready-made clothing and David S. Carr, tailor, 4 Stickney Block, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

Evans has broadcloths, cassimeres, doeskins, vestings, India rubber clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods. The business is directly opposite the State House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244545

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.001

Trade card for Geo. N. Noyes, merchant tailor with J.K. Corthell & Co., Nos.9 & 11 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Noyes is a dealer in fashionable clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244546

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.002

Trade card for A. Schuman & Co., clothiers, 440 Washington Street to corner Summer, Boston, Mass., undated

Schuman is a manufacturer, jobber and retailer. The image is captioned "Hammersmith."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244547

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.003

Trade card for the Donnell Clothing Co., clothiers, hatters, furnishers, City Building, Biddeford, Maine, undated

The Donnell Clothing Company is located in the City Building in Biddeford, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244548

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.004

Trade card for J.L. Harlem, merchant tailor, New Bank Building, corner Main & State Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut, undated

Harlem carries gentlemen's furnishing goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244549

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.005

Trade card for J.L. Harlem, merchant tailor, New Bank Building, corner Main & State Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut, undated

Harlem, who carries gentlemen's furnishing goods, is located in the New Bank Building in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244550

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.006

Trade card for the Pearl Shirt, Tinkham & Co., Springfield, Mass., 1884

The image caption reads "George, I have just bought six of those Celebrated Pearl Shirts for you." The verso has a calendar for 1884.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244551

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.007

Seal for Sweet, Orr & Co., overalls, pants & shirts, location unknown, undated

The item is a seal for the union made overalls, pants and shirts of Sweet, Orr and Company. The image is captioned "Strictly union made." Underneath the image the text reads "The best made. Ask your dealer for them. See name on the buttons."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244552

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.008

Rabhor Robes, David Heller Co., Claremont, Springfield, Mass., undated

A pamphlet describing the different styles, fabrics and prices of Rabhor Robes available at the David Heller Store for Men.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244553

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.009

Trade card for Leopold Morse & Co., men's boys' and children's clothing, 131 to 137 Washington Street, corner Brattle, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso contains a guarantee that a garment is made to superior specifications and constructed of pure wool.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244554

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.010

Trade card for Leopold Morse & Co., men's boys' and children's clothing, 131 to 137 Washington Street, corner Brattle, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso contains a guarantee that a garment is made to superior specifications and constructed of pure wool.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244555

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.011

Trade card for Pearl Shirts, Smith & Manning, Andover, Mass., 1885

Smith & Manning are dealers in general merchandise. The card verso has a calendar for 1885.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244556

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.012

Trade card for The Peerless Shirts, location unkown, undated

The illustration shows the protective neckband which is part of all The Peerless Shirts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244557

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.013

Trade card for the Old South Clothing House, 315 and 317 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is opposite the Old South Church on Washington Street. George R. Brine is the manager.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244558

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.014

Trade card for A. Shuman & Company, clothiers, 440 Washington Street to corner Summer, Boston, Mass., undated

The business specializes in ready made custom clothing. The card verso has an illustration to be used in self measuring.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244559

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.015

Trade card for Merchant's Gargling Oil, M.G.O. Co., Lockport, New York and George F. Owen, clothing, 38 Main Street, Saco, Maine, undated

The Merchant's Gargling Oil, established in 1833, is a liniment for people and animals. The card verso advertises George F. Owen with the statement "Gentlemen who pay cash for their clothing save money."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244560

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.016

Trade card for Patent Shape Collars, location unkown, undated

The card is captioned "Home of Irving" showing an image of Washinton Irving's home "Sunnyside" in Tarrytown, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244561

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.017

Norwich Molded Collars, The American Molded Collar Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The item is cut from a shirt collar box with the identifying name and manufacturing company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244562

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.018

Trade card for Beaudoin Roberge, men's and boys' clothing, Sanford, Maine, undated

The caption reads "Step out with a Stetson Hat! and step ahead of the crowd."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244563

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.019

Trade card for The Loretto, Wilbur-Stephens Company, Troy, New York, undated

The Loretto, a double wear collar, is available from the C.E. Sault Company in Athol, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244564

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.020

Trade card for The Marlboro, W.R. Viles, clothing, and gent's furnishings, 126 Main Street, Marlboro, Mass., undated

A young boy, with his dogs and rifle, is ready to go hunting.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244565

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.021

Trade card for The Marlboro, W.R. Viles, clothing, and gent's furnishings, 126 Main Street, Marlboro, Mass., undated

A young boy is dressed for hunting with his horse being held in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244566

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.022

Views of Oak Hall, men's and boys' one price clothing house, 32 to 38 North Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The verso has 1814 and 1874 images of Oak Hall, the earlier one the residence of C.B. Simmons. The brochure reads "the oldest clothing house in Boston." Visitors to the Mechanics' Fair are instructed to see the Oak Hall cloth cutting, button hole and automatic measuring equipment and steam sewing ma...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244569

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.023