Historic New England

Business card for Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe, 150 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, undated

A fish decorates the restaurant's card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307355

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.013

Business card for Cuchi Cuchi, restaurant, 795 Main Street, Cambridge, Mass., undated

Text on the card verso reads "Tamara Bourso, Fernanda da Silva, come see us for 2 kisses and a hug."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307356

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.014

Business card for Poblano's, Mexican grocery, 21 Central Square, Lynn, Mass., undated

Chili peppers decorate the card. Martin Rojas is the name on the front of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307357

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.045

Business card for The Peddler's Place, antiques & collectibles, 49 Main Street, Raymond, New Hampshire, undated

The business deals in china, glass, furniture and country things. The name Florence Gersch is on the front of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.013

Business card for Attwill Furniture Company, antiques, 131 Essex Street, P.O. Box 322, Lynn, Mass., undated

Text on the inside of the card reads "Specializing in the restoration & conservation of antique furniture, finishes & upholstery." Ronald M. Trapasso is the master craftsman.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307359

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.014

Trade card for Mahoney's, Rocky Ledge Greenhouses & Florist Shop, 210-242 Cambridge Street, Route 3, Winchester, Mass., 1958

The item is done as a plant card "How to care for your African Violets."

Date: 1958

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307360

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.018

Business card for Newman's Bakery, 252 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, Mass., undated

The shop has breads, pastries, breakfast, prepared foods, fine chocolates and does catering. Jessica Newman is the name on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307361

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.01.01.009

Business card for Prides Crossing Confections, fine handmade candies, 590 Hale Street, P.O. Box 31, Prides Crossing, Mass., undated

Christopher Flynn is the proprietor stirring the candy in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307362

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.010

Business card for Harry's, cheese & cold cuts, 98 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business specializes in imported and domestic cheeses.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307363

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.046

Business card for Aquitaine, bar & vin bistrot, 569 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Michael Adkins is the general manager of the restaurant.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307365

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.015

"Arm Dining Chair of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Arm Dining Chair of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has shaped crest; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; curved arms continuing into sharply angled arm supports; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholster...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307364

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.008.001

Business card for Pops Restaurant, 540 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the telephone and fax numbers and a web address.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307366

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.016

Business card for Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale, 48 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Text on the card verso reads "Spirituous and intoxicating liquors."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307369

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.017

"White Dining Chair"

Design drawing titled "White Dining Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Arm chair has straight crest with rectangular cherry panel in center; slanted back with caned rectangle at top; molded stiles; arms with scrolled handholds; arm supports with vasiform and ring tur...

Date: 1906-03-12

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307367

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.008.002

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has ox-bow shaped crest with central carved foliate pattern; rounded ears with carved foliage; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstery and singl...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307368

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.008.003

Business card for Brasserie Jo, 120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The restaurant features and a map are provided inside the card. An illustration of Paris with the Eiffel Tower is shown on the front of the card. The restaurant is in the Colonnade Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307370

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.018

Chippendale-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has ox-bow shaped crest with central carved foliate pattern; rounded ears with carved foliage; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; curved arms continuing into arm supports; trapezoidal sea...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307371

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.008.004

Exterior view of Frederick Law Olmsted Estate showing the firm's offices, Brookline, Mass., c. 1895.

One black and white print of the Frederick Law Olmsted Estate in Brookline, Mass. showing the firm's offices taken in the mid-1890's.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 307373

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0470.0340.001

"Side Chair Painted White"

Design drawing titled "Side Chair Painted White" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Side chair has straight crest with rectangular cherry panel in center; slanted back with caned rectangle at top; molded stiles; caned seat; straight seat rails with rectangular cherry panel ...

Date: 1906-03-15

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307374

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.009.001

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has ovoid pierced back atop an intertwined figure eight; curved stiles; curved arms with paw handholds and curved arm supports; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstery with single row of metal tacks alon...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307375

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.009.002

Bureau with Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Bowfront bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; backboard with concave corners; upper recessed compartment with three shallow drawers in one tier; five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement; kylix and swag ornmen...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307074

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.024.002

Bureau with Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Chippendale-style rectangular bureau has slighlty projecting front center section; overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard with shaped ends; four drawers iwith bail handles and bat-win...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307075

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.024.003

"Bureau of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Bureau of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular bureau has upper recessed compartment with two shallow drawers with round rosette pulls in one tier; stiles with ring turnings; overhanging top with ovolo corners; a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307078

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.025.001

Russell House Tavern, Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass., undated

The building that houses the Russell House Tavern at 14 J.F.K. Street is seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.008

"Bureau of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Bureau of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top of bureau is also provided. Rectangular bureau has canted front corners; overhanging top with molded edge; backboard with concave corners; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement; bail handles; k...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307079

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.026.001

Woodman's, Main Street, Essex, Mass., undated

The illustration is an original painting by Christopher Gurshin. A Fourth of July parade passes in front of Woodman's. The postcard verso lists awards won by the restaurant.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.009

"Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top with ovolo corners; narrow backboard with concave corners; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement; bail handles; reeded columnar front stiles; straight skirt; and short t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307081

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.026.002

Trade card for Clayton H. Case, jeweler, 335 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

Asian acrobats decorate the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.038

"Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; narrow backboard; five drawers in a three-over-two arrangement; round pulls on upper drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; square stiles; straight skirt; and tapered squar...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307085

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.027.001

Price lists for the Parker Gun, manufactured by Parker Bros., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

A man fires a rifle at a shooting range while other men watch. The verso has price lists for hammerless and hammer guns.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.008

Bureau and Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; narrow backboard with curved ends; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; square molded stiles; straight skirt; and tapered square feet with cuffs. Rectangular ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307087

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.027.002

"Bureau of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Bureau of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has recessed rectangular upper compartment with three shallow drawers with round pulls arranged in one tier; narrow backboard extending partially on to sides; bowfront case; overhanging...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307088

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.027.003

Trade card for the Union Metallic Cartridge Co., ammunition, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1900

The caption at the bottom of the illustration reads "A chip of the old block." Text on the verso describes the cartridges.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.009

Trade cards for the Hartford Accident Insurance Co., Hartford, Connecticut, 1875

A sailboat has a collision with a steamship in the illustration which also has a calendar for July 1875. Text on the verso has a short story about the accident and the young couple on board. Fish & Armstrong are the agents in Buffalo, New York.

Date: 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307093

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.021

Trade card for unidentified fire insurance company, location unknown, undated

The illustration appears to be of Niagara Falls, New York. The card was cut from a larger piece.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307094

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.022

Trade card for the Phoenix Insurance Co., Hartford, Connecticut, 1878

The insurance building is shown in the illustration. The officers are listed at the bottom of the item. The item may have been cut from a calendar.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307096

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.023

Bureau with Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; narrow backboard; five drawers in a three-over-two arrangement; round pulls on upper drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; square stiles; straight skirt; tapered...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307097

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.028.001

Bureau with Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Bowfront bureau has overhanging top; narrow backboard with concave ends; five drawers in a three-over-two arrangement; round pulls on upper drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; floral spray motif on center top drawer;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307098

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.028.002

"Bureau of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Bureau of Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement; round pulls on upper drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; rectangularr plaque between two top drawers ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307099

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.028.003

"Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Bowfront bureau has overhanging top; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; molded rim at bottom; shaped skirt; and bracket feet. Oval mirror is attached to bureau by two tapered round columnar...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307100

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.028.004

Sample card for Farmer, Livermore & Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The illustration on the left side has two birds in a bush. The image on the right has a water bird within a scenic landscape.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307102

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.01.008

Sample card for Farmer, Livermore & Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Chinese junks are shown in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307103

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.02.01.009

Trade card for Hunt's Remedy, the great kidney & liver medicine, William E. Clarke, proprietor, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The product is described on the card verso. One man holds up the bottle in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307104

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.039

Trade card for Hunt's Remedy, the great kidney medicine never known to fail, William E. Clarke, proprietor, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The product is described on the card verso. The product can be purchased at J.L. Webster, City Drug Store, 918 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Three children play doctor and patient in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 307105

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.01.040

"Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; backboard; five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement; bail handles; square stiles with bellflower decoration; straight skirt; and tapered square feet. Rectangular mirror wit...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307107

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.029.001

"Dressing Glass"

Design drawing titled "Dressing Glass" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small bowfront bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement; round pulls on upper drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; carved scrolling garlands on top two dra...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307108

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.029.002

"Dressing Case"

Design drawing titled "Dressing Case" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small rectangular bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard; five drawers with bail handles in a two-over-three arrangement; straight skirt; and square stiles extending into legs with cuff...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307109

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.029.003

"Large Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Large Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard; seven drawers with bail handles in a three/three/one arrangement; square stiles; straight skirt with molded bottom edge; and large bun fe...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307110

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.029.004

"Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement; round pulls on upper drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; square stiles; molded rectangular panels on sides; straight skirt; a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307111

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.029.005

"Bureau"

Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; molded bottom edge; straight skirt; and bracket feet. Round mirror has narrow ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307112

Ref. Code: CC010.001.012.030.001

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