Historic New England

Receipt for the Old Colony Railroad Co., Boston, Mass., dated March 11, 1885

1 receipt ; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1885-03-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270709

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.027

Advertisement for The Union Pacific Railroad Company, New York City, New York, November 10, 1867

The ad describes the completion of 500 miles of the Union Pacific Railroad and looks for investors. The item is from the "Atlantic monthly advertiser."

Date: 1867-11-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270710

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.028

Advertisement for Kimball & Davenport, rail road passenger cars, omnibuses, barouches, carryalls, chaises and buggees, Cambridgeport, Mass., 1832-1842

The manufactured vehicles are shown in front of the factory buildings.

Date: 1832-1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270711

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.029

Advertisement for Chas. Davenport Car Manufactory, Cambridgeport, Mass., 1842-1857

The text at the bottom reads "Started in old place of business in 1832, Davenport & Bridges from 1839 to 1849."

Date: 1842-1857

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270723

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.030

Antique auto show, 71st Regiment Armory, Park Avenue at 34th Street, New York, New York, 1948

The event is sponsored by The Veteran Motor Car Club of America. The show will feature steam-gasoline and electric vehicles.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270724

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.031

Ticket Belfast and Moosehead Lake Rail Road Company, Belfast, Maine, undated

The ticket is good for passage between Unity and Thorndike, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270725

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.001

Trade card for the steamer Nelly Baker, location unknown, undated

The running hours are listed between Boston and Nahant, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270726

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.002

Trade card for the steamer Lady Woodsum, D. & F.M. Woodsum, proprietors, Lake Sunapee, Sunapee, New Hampshire, undated

The Lady Woodsum travels on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.003

Trade card for the Auto School of N.H., 8 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The School has vehicles with dual controls and expert instructors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.004

Trade card for the New England Auto Boat Sales Co., 280 Main Street, Room 315, Park Bldg., Fitchburg, Mass., undated

J.L. McMurray is the sales representative for the Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.005

Luggage tag for Greyhound Bus Company, location unknown, undated

The tag is in the shape of a Greyhound Scenicruiser.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.006

Life-line of the nation, American railroads, stamps, location unknown, undated

The stamps are done in colors of black, blue and red.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.007

Trade card for the Belle of Newport, Ocean House Stables, Newport, Rhode Island, undated

The Belle of Newport "will run from the boats to the beach and Bellevue Avenue."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270732

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.008

Trade card for the New York & New England Rail Road, 322 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Three children study a map showing the railroad routes in the card image. Passengers can contact C.I. Trowbridge at 322 Washington Street or M.E. Hervey, depot foot of Summer Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270733

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.009

Trade card for the Norwich Line between Boston and New York, via the New York & New England Railroad, 322 Washington Street and depot foot of Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The nursery rhyme "Mary had a little lamb" is used to advertise the Norwich Line.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270734

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.010

Trade card for the Abbot Downing Company, Concord and Manchester, New Hampshire, 1875

The Abbot Downing Company manufactured the Concord Coach.

Date: 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270735

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.011

Trade card for the Beacon Motor Car Co., 660 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries Heavy Duty Peerless Trucks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270736

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.012

Trade card for Gardner J. Sanborn, manufacturer of lumber and express wagons, North Danville, Vermont, undated

Sanborn also makes traverse sleds, wheelbarrows and sleighs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270737

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.013

Trade card for George B. Hilborn, the largest and best livery in Gorham, Gorham, New Hampshire, undated

A "Strangers' Guide" to area places of interest is shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270738

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.014

Luggage tag for Geo. R. Cummings, dealer in shingles, horses, carriages, sleighs, South Acworth, New Hampshire, undated

The business is located in South Acworth, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270739

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.015

Holder for The New Haven Rail Road, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

The text reads "New England, the industrial and vacation land."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270740

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.016

Trade card for the Green Mountain Railway, Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine, undated

The train runs from Bar Harbor to the Green Mountain, now Cadillac Mountain summit.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270741

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.017

Trade card for the Rice Carriage Spring Co., Rice Coil Spring, Pittston, Pennsylvania, undated

The product is sold by Folger & Drummond, buggies, surreys, carriages, Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270742

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.018

Trade card for Wolf's Head Motor Oil, location unknown, 1954

The business was founded in 1879. The product is available at Raiche Motor Sales, 3 Crystal Avenue, Derry, New Hampshire.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270765

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.019

White Star Line's grand winter cruise, The Beekman Tourist Co., agents, 336 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1909

The sixth annual cruise of the twin-screw steamship Arabic is advertised in detail for potential passengers.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270768

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.020

Postcard for Wall paper sample book, Sears Roebuck and Co., Back Bay Station, Boston, Mass., 1935

The samples are for washable and fadeproof wallpapers available from Sears.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.003

Billhead for Thos. Strahan, Jr., importer and dealer in artistic paperhangings and interior decorations, 102 Tremont Street and 63 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The business is located under Horticultural Hall on Tremont Street.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.006

Billhead for J.S. Merrill & Son, wholesale and retail dealers in paper hangings, 17 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 21, 1881

Merrill is the creator of Merrill's Patent Picture Hook and Patent Wall Hook.

Date: 1881-11-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270964

Ref. Code: EP001.01.123.01.02.007

Trade card for O. Lappen & Co., wholesale dealers in wooden ware, No. 26 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The business deals in rattans, cane poles, brooms, mats, willow ware and other items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270966

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.001

Trade card for the Campbell Products Co., floor preservatives, 546 Stone & Webster Building, 49 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1926

Handwritten text on the card verso reads "1926 business card."

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270967

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.002

Trade card for John G. Koehler, manufactuer of cedar ware, No. 503 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1876

Koehler exhibited his wood household items at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270968

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.003

Postcard for W.F. Badger, stair builder, 63 Wareham Street, Boston, Mass., April 25, 1876

The card has a description and price list for balusters.

Date: 1876-04-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.004

Architectural woodwork, Matthews Brothers Manufacturing Company, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, undated

The inside has a photograph showing the president's office in the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company Building in Hartford, Connecticut. The room was finished with wood from the Matthews Brothers factory.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270971

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.005

Billhead for Fifield & Baldwin, Nos. 35, 36 & 37 Canal Street, Providence, Rhode Island, dated February 19, 1859

The business deals in wooden household goods, furniture and agricultural tools.

Date: 1859-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270980

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.006

Receipt for John R. Briggs, woodworking, 75 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., dated September 19, 1882

The receipt is for the cost of plank steps in a passageway in the Emery house.

Date: 1882-09-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270981

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.007

Billhead for Peabody & Whitney, wholesale dealers in wooden ware, tubs, pails, mats and brooms of all kinds, 88 Washington and 40 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass., dated November 8, 1879

The business is the successor to Bridgman & Peabody in the wooden ware trade.

Date: 1879-11-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.008

Billhead for Isaac Hatch, Dr., manufacturer of blinds, sashes, junction of Malden and Wareham Streets, Boston, Mass., dated November 28, 1878

Hatch carries novelty wood works in addition to blinds and sashes.

Date: 1878-11-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270983

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.009

Billhead for Isaac Hatch, Dr., manufacturer of blinds, sashes, junction of Malden and Wareham Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1879

Hatch carries novelty wood works in addition to blinds and sashes.

Date: 1879-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.010

Billhead for Isaac Hatch, Dr., manufacturer of blinds, sashes, junction of Malden and Wareham Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 1, 1882

Hatch carries novelty wood works in addition to blinds and sashes.

Date: 1882-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.011

Billhead for Joseph F. Paul, Dr., carpenter & builder, Nos. 441 to 451 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 31, 1864

Paul is the proprietor of the Bay State Moulding, Sawing & Planing Mill.

Date: 1864-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.012

Billhead for John H. Eddy, dealer in wooden ware, willow ware, paper bags, cords, Nos.5 and 7 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, dated April 3, 1871

Eddy manufactures brooms in addition to dealing in brushes, baskets, shovels and wire goods.

Date: 1871-04-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.013

Billhead for Joseph F. Paul, Dr., carpenter & builder, Nos. 441 to 451 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 9, 1863

Paul is the proprietor of the Bay State Moulding, Sawing & Planing Mill.

Date: 1863-04-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.014

Billhead for C.& A. Wilder, manufacturers of wooden ware, South Hingham, Mass., dated April 9, 1863

The business premises are shown in the billhead image. W. & E. Howe, printers, 39 Merchants Row are credited below the image.

Date: 1863-04-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.015

Billhead for Joseph F. Paul, Dr., carpenter & builder, Nos. 441 to 451 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 31, 1865

Paul is the proprietor of the Bay State Moulding, Sawing & Planing Mill.

Date: 1865-01-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270991

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.016

Billhead for A. Lees, wood mantels and interior work, Wellesley Hills, Mass., dated August 2, 1912

The business specialty is architectural wood carving. Lees is an agent for Alfred Peat Company Wall Papers.

Date: 1912-08-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270992

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.017

Charles A. Millen, manufacturer of all kinds of building trimmings, office and factory, 16 Beverly Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Pieces are shown in outline with product numbers and measurements. The business manufactures window and door frames, stair rails, balusters, gutters, ash and walnut sheathing for customers. The middle of the image shows a stationary washstand, manufactured by George H. Derby, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270993

Ref. Code: EP001.01.125.01.01.018