Historic New England

Joseph Stone & Co., hats, caps and fancy furs, 37 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The address label is for Jospeh Stone a wholesale and retail dealer in hats and fancy furs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244357

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.01.006

Billhead for Maison R. Neubert-Jourdil, 60 Rue du Rhone, Place du Lac, 60, Geneve, Switzerland, dated August 26, 1888

The billhead has an illustration of a tiger and reads "Au tigre royal, grand choix de fourrures confectionnees en tous genres."

Date: 1888-08-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.01.007

Trade card for Colonial Chinchilla Colony, Coston C. Crouse, owner, Route 1, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, undated

The card states it is "New England's first" chinchilla colony.The trade card verso has a map showing the business location.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244374

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.02.001

Trade card for Edward Kakas, manufacturer of furs, 404 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co."

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244375

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.02.002

Trade card for Edward Kakas & Sons, manufacturer of furs, 404 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Edward Kakas & Sons deals in wholesale and retail furs. The bottom of the card reads "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244376

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.03.02.003

Trade card for Charles Oakford, hatter, 158 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The building image reads "wholesale hat, cap & fur rooms."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244377

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.001

Hats of his own, location unkown, 1829

Below the top hat image "1829" is handwritten in pencil. The text reads "Hats of his own."

Date: 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244378

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.002

Advertisement for fur caps, hats, buffalo robes, etc., Edmund W. Harring, No.83 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1823

Harring is located "opposite the north side Old State House." He deals in items made from otter, seal, sable, chinchilla, ostrich, beaver, mink and buckskin. The year "1823" is handwritten at the bottom of the advertisement.

Date: 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244379

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.003

Advertisement for hats made and sold by Peter Jones, Charlestown, Mass., 1805

The business is "opposite White & Holdens' Store."

Date: 1805

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244380

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.004

Trade card for Ryder, Crocker & Co., practical hatters, 497 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1847

The business deals in hats, caps, trunks, valises and umbrellas.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244381

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.005

Trade card for A.N. Cook & Co., hats, caps and fancy furs, Nos.15 and 17 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

1 trade card ; 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244382

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.006

Advertisement for fashionable hat, location unknown, 1840

The advertisement reads in part "Fashionable hat" with the year "1840" handwritten in pencil.

Date: 1840

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244383

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.007

Advertisement for new hat store, Nahum Stone, Charles Dallenger, corner of Union and Blackstone Streets, Boston, Mass., June 11, 1837

The partners plan to carry hats, caps, gloves, furs and umbrellas in their store opposite the city hay scales.

Date: 1837-06-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244385

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.008

Trade card for Alland's, milliners and ladies hatters, J. Alland & Bro., Inc., 126-A Tremont Street opposite Park Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes "hats for the business and professional woman" and the services available at the store. Alland has been in business since 1893.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244386

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.009

Trade card for Kelley the Hatter, 56 Pemberton Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Kelley makes new hats to order and cleans and reshapes old hats. The card reads "The oldest hat shop in Massachusetts." The business was established in 1872.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244387

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.010

Trade card for Storer's Hat Bleachery, 673 Washington Street opposite Beach Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The partially obscured card verso describes the business services.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244389

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.011

Greene's Hat and Cap Store, Taunton, Mass., April 16, 1847

A new selection of hats and caps will be available in the store located in the Old Cohannet Tavern Building in Taunton. Gentlemen's furnished goods can be found at the Bristol County Clothing Store.

Date: 1847-04-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244394

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.012

Billhead for Bent & Bush, hats, caps, furs, umbrellas, corner of Court and Washington Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 6, 1859

On the building image it reads "Bent & Bush Hat Warehouse." The store also carries military caps, swords and epaulettes.

Date: 1859-01-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.013

Billhead for Hart, Taylor & Co., hats, caps, furs, and straw goods, Nos. 36, 38 & 40 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 29, 1871

The store is shown in the image with pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Date: 1871-04-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244396

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.014

Billhead for Hart, Taylor & Co., hats, caps, furs, and straw goods, Nos.36, 38 & 40 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 7, 1870

The top of the billhead reads "Terms, cash, 5 per cent off within 30 days."

Date: 1870-11-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244397

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.04.01.015

Trade card for C.N. Ballou, ready-made clothing and furnishing goods, No.15 Market Square, Newburyport, Mass., undated

Ballou also carries trunks, valises and umbrellas. There is a drawing of the American flag on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244217

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.003

Trade card for J.E. Morey & Co., hosiery, globes, yarns and under-garrments, 21 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Morey manufactures and deals in a variety of goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244218

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.004

Trade card for Z. Parmenter & Co., manufacturers of The Waltham Hosiery, Waltham, Mass., undated

Three names are listed on the card as associated with Waltham Hosiery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.005

Trade card for Currier & Kendall, clothiers, Milford, Mass., undated

The image is labeled "Be every Christmas blessing thine." The card verso reads "Holiday greetings from Currier & Kendall, Clothiers, Milford, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244220

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.006

Trade card for Pollard, Alford & Co., military and regalia goods, 104 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

The business carries regalia for military and masonic societies and theatrical goods. The card verso details all the items carried.

Date: ca.1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244221

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.007

Trade card for Macullar, Williams & Parker, clothing, 194 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Five names are listed on the card as associated with the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244222

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.008

Trade card for Leopold Morse, clothing house, 29 & 30 Dock Square, corner of Exchange Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Pedestrians walk by the multi-level Morse clothing store in Dock Square.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244224

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.009

Trade card for J. Carpas, ladies' misses' and children's garments, Nantucket and Falmouth, Mass., undated

Carpas carries men's and boys' clothing, dry goods, stationery and household goods. The card verso describes a premium for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244226

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.010

Trade card for Perine, Roberts, & Co., clothiers, 797 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, undated

The card verso describes the stylish and well-made men and women's clothing available at the shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244227

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.011

Trade card for James F. Stiles, ladies' gents' & children's handkerchiefs, 355 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Three chicks fight over a twig in this image advertising Stiles' handkerchiefs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244228

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.012

Trade card for Currier & Kendall, clothiers, Milford, Mass., undated

The image is labeled "New Year's blessings wait upon thee." The card verso is printed "Holiday greetings from Currier & Kendall, Clothiers, Milford, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244229

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.013

Trade card for Naumkeag Clothing Co., Salem, Mass., undated

Sailboats and a lighthouse in the distance are in the advertising image used by the Naumkeag Clothing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244230

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.014

Trade card for Milton & Slocomb, drapers & tailors, Nos.4, 5, 6, & 7 Old Faneuil Hall, Boston, Mass., ca. 1835

Milton & Slocomb have a clothes warehouse in Faneuil Hall.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244231

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.015

Trade card for Call & Tuttle, fashionable tailors and importers, 453 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card calls attention to the receipt of fine woolens for gentlemen's wear and ladies' sacks and ulsters from foreign manufacturers. Call & Tuttle was established in 1837.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244232

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.016

Trade card for L.E. Higgins & Co., combination clothiers, 285 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Higgins deals in clothing for men, children and youth. The verso details the type of clothing and prices for fall bargains.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244233

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.017

Trade card for Standard Clothing Co., 395 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca.1888

The card verso describes the men's clothing available for $15.00 in the Standard Clothing Company.

Date: ca. 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244234

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.018

Trade card for Meligan Man Wear Celluloid Collar and Cuff, location unknown, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery and language employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England doe...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244235

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.019

Trade card for ladies' & gents' cuffs, collars & bosoms, location unknown, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery and language employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England doe...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244239

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.020

Trade card for Boston & Providence Clothing Co., 104, 106 & 108 Westminster St., Providence, Rhode Island, ca. 1877

The trade card image is a flock of birds in a tree. A handwritten note on the card verso reads "probably in the late seventies."

Date: ca. 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244240

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.021

Trade card for Crown Prince Linen Collar, Pine & Hamblin manufacturers, Boston, Mass., 1879

The upper left corner of the card has a lion image flanked by the words "Trade Mark." The lower right corner reads "Copyright 1879 by L. Prang & Co., Boston, U.S.A."

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244241

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.022

Trade card for Besse, Middlebrook & Co., clothiers, hatters, outfitters, 155 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The Besse Syndicate has 27 stores. The card verso invites the public to come and view the fall and winter frock or sack suits made of black,clay and worsted materials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244242

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.023

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The peach image is captioned "Stump the world."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244243

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.024

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Non such" below the pear image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.025

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Seek no further" below the apple image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244245

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.026

Trade card for The Fruit of the Loom, New Eng. Lith. Co., 109 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

1 trade card : color illustration ; 6 1/5 x 5 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244246

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.03.027

Billhead for Moore Smith Company, clothing, 250 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 9, 1912

The Company is a manufacturer and jobber of hats, caps, straw goods, gloves, fur coats and robes. It was established in 1858 and incorporated in 1902.

Date: 1912-08-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244247

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.04.001