Historic New England

Trade card for O.M. & D.W. Nash, house and ship stoves, 6 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine, undated

Nash deals in all types of related equipment and supplies made with iron, copper and lead.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242064

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.016

Trade card for The Ideal Parlor, stoves, Magee Furnace Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Below the front illustration it reads "C.E. Friedmann Del, Danbury, Conn." Above the illustration "Brewster & Burnett, Norwich, Conn." is stamped. The Ideal Parlor is described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.017

Advertisement for Grand Glenwood, stoves, Weir Stove Company, Taunton, Mass., September 29, 1894

The availability of the Grand Glenwood is described in this advertisement clipped from a newspaper dated September 24, 1894.

Date: 1894-09-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242066

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.018

Circular for H.C. Haynes & Co., cooking, parlor, office & shop stoves, 30 & 32 Merrimack Street, Warren Square, Boston, Mass., January 1854

The circular calls attention to the patent steam conducting Hollow Ware, Elizabethan Cook Stove, Metropolis, Manhattan, Northern Light, Protector and Boston Cook stoves all available in the new shop in Warren Square.

Date: 1854

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242067

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.04.019

Trade card for Rising Sun Stove Polish, Morse Bros., Canton, Mass., undated

Mrs. Murphy is admonished for using Rising Stove Polish as the goat, seeing itself reflected in the stove, creates kitchen mayhem.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242068

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.001

Trade card for Garland Oil Stoves with Heaters, Barstow Stove Co., 56 Union St., Boston, Mass., undated

The card has the retail price list for different types of stoves and heaters.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242069

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.002

Trade card for Central Oilgas Stove Co., oil, gas and vaporizing stoves, 78 & 80 Washington St., Boston, Mass., undated

The company has factories in Florence and Gardner, Massachusetts, Greenwich, Connecticut and Jackson, Michigan. In addition to Boston its offices and warerooms are in New York, Chicago and San Francisco.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242070

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.003

Trade card for E.C. Howard & Co., hardware and stoves, Windsor, Vermont, undated

The card lists the agricultural implements, nursery seeds, paints, mowing equipment and other hardware products the business carries.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.004

Trade card for Magee Standard Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces, J.W. Jordan, Worcester, Mass., undated

J.W. Jordan is an agent for Magee's goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242072

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.005

Trade card for Adams & Westlake improved wire gauze, non-explosive oil stove, 45 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

An elephant family sits and works around the oil stove. The company has offices in Chicago and New York in addition to Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242074

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.006

Trade card for The New Hub Range, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union St., Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the features and advantages of the range which has a wire gauze oven door.The dealer on the verso is Thompson & Murch, 9 Pickering Square, Bangor, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.007

Trade card for The Richmond Round Parlor Stove, The Richmond Stove Co., Norwich Conn., undated

The stove is described on the verso and available from J.H. Alvord in Winsted, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.008

Trade card for Excelsior Metal Polish, Walpole Emery Mills, 114 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the items to which the polish can be applied and includes a price list. Holway, Wright & Miner, 135 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts and 167 Chambers Street, New York are an agent for the manufacturer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.009

Trade card for Florence Lamp Stove, Florence Machine Co., Florence, Mass., undated

The lamp can be used for cooking, heating and lighting. The dealer is R.W. Cushman in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.010

Trade card for Rising Sun Stove Polish, Morse Bros. Proprietors, Canton, Mass., undated

A folded trade card which has two scenarios promoting the superiority of Rising Sun Stove Polish. The verso has an acrostic and warns the consumer against imitators.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.011

Trade card for The Adams & Westlake Wire Gauze, Non-Explosive Oil Stove, The Adams & Westlake Mfg. Co., 18 Avon Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

The card verso lists eleven attributes that make the stove stand out from its competitors. The product is the only oil stove "endorsed by fire and insurance departments." The company is located next to Jordan, Marsh & Company.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.012

Trade card for Hub Stoves & Ranges, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the cookware and equipment provided with each Hub Range.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242087

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.013

Rising Sun & whom he shines upon, Morse Bros. Proprietors., Canton, Mass., undated

Individual verses accompany illustrations of women in different countries using Rising Sun Stove Polish. The pamphlet back cover has an image of the Morse factory in Canton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242088

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.014

Trade card for Garland Oil Stoves with Heaters, Barstow Stove Co., 56 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The price list is for stoves with radiators and for radiators as a separate item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242089

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.015

Trade card for Hub Royal Art Stove, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., 1883

The Hub Royal Art Stove has Low's Art Tiles incorporated into the design. Stamped on the card verso is "Sold by B.H. Watson, Warner, N.H."

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.016

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges & Heaters, C.F. Wing, New Bedford, Mass., undated

According to the card verso Glenwood products have won gold medals at two successive exhibitions of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association. C.F. Wing has recycled this trade card for Kidd's Cough Syrup by covering the Kidd's information.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.017

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges, Cades & Rann, Island Pond, Vermont, November 1899

The bottom of the card has an calendar for November 1899.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242113

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.018

Trade card for Glenwood ranges, furnaces and parlor stoves, Weir Stove Co., Taunton, Mass., undated

The card verso promotes the advantages of Glenwood products available for sale from J.A. Winslow & Son, Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242114

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.019

Trade card for Magee Standard Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces, J.W. Jordan, 609 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The trade cards states that are "over 200,000 in use" and availabe from J.W. Jordan in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242115

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.004

Crocker's Reversable Self-Packing and Self-Cleansing Filter, Crocker Filter Co., 174 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Autumn leaves illustrate this trade card for Crocker Filters located on High Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242116

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.005

Trade card for Monitor Oil Stove, J.L. Greenleaf & Co., 43 & 45 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso states that Greenleaf deals in all types of chandeliers, lamps, lanterns, burners, chimnies and oils.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242117

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.006

Trade card for Garland Oil Stove, Barstow Stove Co., 56 Union Street, Boston, Mass. and sold by F.B. Stevens, 75 Market Street, Lynn, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the cooking and baking features of the Garlard Stove. The Barstow Stove Company is also located in Providence, Rhode Island and New York, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242118

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.007

Trade card for L.D. Hervey & Co., furnaces, ranges, stoves and kitchen goods, 393 Main Street, Brockton, Mass., 1880

The image on the card verso is labeled "American Puzzle Cards, copyright 1880." Below the male figure entering a wood is the caption "Where is my charmer?"

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242119

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.008

Trade card for The Hub Round Art Stove, manufactured by the Smith & Anthony Stove Company, Boston, Mass. and sold by C.M Hildreth & Son, Lebanon, N.H., undated

The decorative stoves are intended for parlors, offices, stores and halls. Smith & Anthony is located at 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242120

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.009

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges & Heaters, sold by Geo. F. Wood & Co., Winchendon, Mass., undated

The card verso has an image of the Glenwood Range.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242121

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.010

Trade card for L.D. Hervey & Co., furnaces, ranges, stoves and kitchen goods, 393 Main Street, Brockton, Mass., 1880

The card verso has "American Puzzle Cards" at the top. The image is captioned "Fair Spirits and Foul" with "Copyright 1880" in the lower left corner.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.011

Trade card for The Magee Standard Ranges, Furnaces and Stoves, location unknown, 1877

The lower left-hand corner of the card has "Copyrighted 1877 by J.H. Bufford's Sons, Boston."

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.012

Trade card for The Magee Standard Ranges, Furnaces and Stoves, location unknown, 1877

The lower left-hand corner of the card has "Copyrighted 1877 by J.R. Bufford's Sons, Boston."

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242124

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.013

Trade card for The Magee Standard Ranges, Furnaces and Stoves, location unknown, 1877

The lower left-hand corner of the card has "Copyrighted 1877 by J.R. Bufford's Sons, Boston."

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242125

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.014

Trade card for J.S. Bailey Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges, 97 Main St., Middletown, Conn., undated

Bailey compares its Model Range to The Garland Parlor Stove. The illustration has "Bufford, Boston" on the lower right side.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.015

Trade card for Bay State Ranges, Furnaces & Stoves, manufactured by the Barstow Stove Co., 56 Union Street, Boston, Mass. and sold by S.A. Peck, Ludlow, Vt., 1887

The card verso reads "Barstow's Art, Royal and Crown Bay State Ranges." Barstow products were "awarded highest prize at the Mechanics Fair in Boston, 1887." Barstow is also located in Providence, Rhode Island and New York, New York.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242127

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.016

Trade card for Bay State Ranges, Furnaces & Stoves, manufactured by the Barstow Stove Co., 56 Union Street, Boston, Mass. and sold by S.A. Peck, Ludlow, Vt., 1887

The card verso reads "Barstow's Art, Royal and Crown Bay State Ranges." Barstow products were "awarded highest prize at the Mechanics Fair in Boston, 1887." Barstow is also located in Providence, Rhode Island and New York, New York.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242128

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.017

Trade card for J.S. Bailey Furnaces, Stoves and Ranges, 97 Main St., Middletown, Conn., 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: 242129

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.018

Trade card for C. Hale, dealer in house furnishing goods, 198 Main Street, Middletown, Conn., undated

Hale sells the Gold Coin Parlor Stove and the Crawford Range along with crockery, glass, wood and tinware. The illustration has "Bufford, Boston" on the lower right side.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242130

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.019

Trade card for Mayflower Stove, manufactured by Weir Stove Co., Taunton, Mass. and sold by Stephen C. Lowe, 585 Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass., undated

The card verso has Mayflower or Glenwood Square Parlor Stove.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.020

Our Glenwood Parlor Stove, L.E. Smith., Rockport, Mass., undated

This illustrated pamphlet describes the features of the Glenwood Parlor Stove designed and made by the Weir Stove Company in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242132

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.021

Circular for The Magee Grand, Magee Furnace Co., 32-38 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The circular describes the features of The Magee Grand which won the highest prize at the World's Fair in Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242133

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.07.022

Advertisement for John M. Dearborn, stoves and funnels, Harvard Place, entrance from School Street or Washington Street, Boston, Mass., September 27, 1823

This advertisement for "Stoves and Funnel to be Let and for Sale" describes the terms for John M. Dearborn, located opposite the Old South.

Date: 1823-09-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242134

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.01.001

Advertisement for wire fire fenders, 13 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., November 3, 1828

The business at Dock Square has 150 english wire fire fenders of various types for sale and also performs repairs.

Date: 1828-11-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242140

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.01.002

Advertisement for Stimpson's Radiating and Hot-Air Range and L. Stetson Bates Stoves, Boston, Mass., October 29, 1846

This is a column of advertisements from the Boston Courier, October 29, 1846. H. & F. Stimpson's business is located at the corner of Congress and Water Streets. The Bates Stove Depot is located at 42 and 44 Congress Street. The advertisements on the image verso are for tables, machinery, rooms to l...

Date: 1846-10-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242141

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.01.003

Advertisement for the Plate Type Foundry, stoves, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1823

An advertisement for "Stoves to be Let" is in a business on Harvard Place, opposite the Old South Church. The business will set-up stoves and repair them.

Date: 1823-11-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242142

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.01.004

Trade card for the Keystone Wringer, manufactured by F.F. Adams & Co., Erie, Pa. and sold by the Keystone Installment Co., Albany, N.Y., undated

Below the image, on the border, is printed "Cosack & Clark, Buffalo, N.Y." The card verso describes the terms for the Keystone Installment Company and the other household products they sell.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242143

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.04.02.001