Historic New England

Trade card for Osborne & Co.'s Crockery Warehouse, West Lynn, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "American China a Specialty." The image is from a Kate Greenaway illustration in "Under the window: pictures & rhymes for children."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269979

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.003

Trade card for C.T. Hooper & Son, dealers in paper hangings, crockery, glassware, lamps, etc., corner Front & Elm Streets, Bath, Maine, 1890

The card image is for Boote's New Antwerp pattern. The verso has an 1890 calendar.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269981

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.004

Trade card for C.T. Hooper & Son, dealers in paper hangings, crockery, glassware, lamps, etc., corner Front & Elm Streets, Bath, Maine, 1890

The card image is for Boote's Schonbrunn pattern. The verso has an 1890 calendar.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.005

Trade card for W.H. Billado, crockery, china, glassware, lamps, etc., Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1894

Shaws Madrid pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1894 calendar.

Date: 1894

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.006

Trade card for W.H. Billado, crockery, china, glassware, lamps, etc., Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1887

The Boote's New Tournay pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1887 calendar.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.007

Trade card for John S. Warren, crockery, china, glass and lamps, Granville, New York, 1883

The Brown Summertime pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1883 calendar.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.008

Trade card for N.C. Bridgman & Son, household furnishers, Lebanon, New Hampshire, 1895

T. & R. Boote's Campania pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1895 calendar. Bridgman carries household furnishings.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.009

Trade card for Aseltine & Greenwood, dealers in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, crockery, glassware and china, Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1895

T. & R. Boote's Engadine pattern is shown in the card image. The verso has an 1895 calendar.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.010

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china, lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1882

An India Dinner Ware pattern is shown in the card image. The card verso has an 1882 calendar. The business is the successor to Otis Norcross & Company.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.011

Trade card for Granite Iron Ware for kitchen and table use, location unknown, 1884

The product is for sale by Geo. B. Knowlton, hardware, belting, house furnishng goods, Savings Bank Block, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The image is available from the St. Louis Stamping Company, St. Louis, New York or Chicago.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269991

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.012

Handbill for Wrigley's 10 piece toilet set offer, Wm. Wrigley Jr. & Co., Chicago and Philadelphia, undated

The toilet set is offered for free with the purchase of chewing gum packages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269992

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.013

Trade card for Sears, Roebuck & Co., dinner sets, glassware, lamps, Chicago, Illinois, undated

Sears is offering its customers a 100 piece full gold trimmed dinner set for $7.95. The offer is explained in detail on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269993

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.014

Trade card for John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous Dinner Ware, Maddock & Co., sole agents, 21 Barclay Street, New York, New York, undated

The Royal Shape Loraine Decor Dove Gilt pattern is shown in the card image. The dinner sets are available from H. O'Neill & Company, Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Streets, New York City. The stamp is for John Maddock & Sons in England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269994

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.015

Trade card for John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous Dinner Ware, Maddock & Co., sole agents, 21 Barclay Street, New York, New York, undated

The Royal Shape White & Gold No. 33 pattern is shown in the card image. The dinner sets are available from H. O'Neill & Company, Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Streets, New York City. The stamp is for John Maddock & Sons in England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.016

Billhead for Mitchell, Woodbury & Co., importers of crockery and china, 80, 82 & 84 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 9, 1899

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1899-03-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269996

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.02.017

Trade card for Raymond L. Newcomb, taxidermist, No. 7 Cherry Street, Salem, Mass., undated

A price list for birds and animals is provided on the card verso. The business was established in 1869.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269997

Ref. Code: EP001.01.113.01.01.001

Trade card for Raymond L. Newcomb, taxidermist, No. 7 Cherry Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Newcomb sells feathers, bird collections and artificial eyes in addition to his taxidermy work. The card has a metal hook attached to it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269998

Ref. Code: EP001.01.113.01.01.002

Billhead for A.L. Ellis & Co., importers of artificial glass eyes for taxidermists, jewellers and fancy work, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1880s

The business is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270000

Ref. Code: EP001.01.113.01.01.003

Natural History Store, taxidermy, Mann & Brewster, 16 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

In addition to taxidermy work the business sells live birds, cages, minerals, shells and aquarium tanks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270003

Ref. Code: EP001.01.113.01.01.004

Billhead for Frothingham & Branchard, dealers in French and English goods, No. 97 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 8, 1839

The customer purchased silk from the business.

Date: 1839-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.002

Billhead for S.E. & J. Brackett, dealers in French, English and American goods, 95 Washington Street, near State Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 9, 1839

The business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1839-05-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.003

Billhead for Wellington Bros. & Co., textiles, 38 Chauncy Street, corner of Bedford, Boston, Mass., dated November 9, 1867

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1867-11-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270006

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.004

Billhead for Chas. F. Wing, carpets, oil cloths, curtains and wall papers, Nos. 36 and 38 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass., dated December 15, 1887

The business is located on Purchase Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1887-12-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.005

Billhead for Geo. Dunbar & Co., general mill furnishers, 134 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 29, 1885

Dunbar supplies "rubber goods of every description for mechanical purposes."

Date: 1885-06-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.006

Billhead for Champney Brothers & Co., textiles, 134 & 136 Devonshire Street, Winthrop Square, Boston, Mass., dated August 19, 1872

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1872-08-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.007

Billhead for Townsend & Tappan, importers of French, Canton and Italian goods, 67 Milk, corner of Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 12, 1839

The customer purchased silk, satin, lace and other items from the business.

Date: 1839-10-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.008

Circulars for Peerless Dyes, location unknown, 1880s

Peerless Dyes are sold by Henry L. Hadcock, apothecary, 2700 Washington Street, corner Dale, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.009

Billhead for The Natchaug Silk Co., silk manufacturers, Willimantic, Connecticut, dated June 18, 1894

The Company has offices in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, New York and St. Louis. The Boston office is located at 111 Chauncy Street.

Date: 1894-06-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.010

Billhead for Wellington Bros. & Co., textiles, 66 Chauncy Street, corner of Bedford, Boston, Mass., dated April 25, 1871

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1871-04-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.011

Billhead for the Walker Stetson Sawyer Co., manufacturers, importers and jobbers, Bedford & Kingston Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 20, 1895

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1895-05-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.012

Letterhead for the Walker Stetson Sawyer Co., manufacturers, importers and jobbers, Essex & Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., dated June 11, 1897

The letter concerns an order for ladies' ribbed vests and pants.

Date: 1897-06-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.013

Billhead for the Walker Stetson Sawyer Co., manufacturers, importers and jobbers, Essex & Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., dated November 13, 1897

Horse-drawn vehicles are shown in front of the business premises in the billhead image.

Date: 1897-11-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.014

Billhead for the Walker Stetson Company, manufacturers, importers and jobbers, Essex & Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 12, 1904

Horse-drawn vehicles are shown in front of the business premises in the billhead image.

Date: 1904-05-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.015

Wrapping paper fragment for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, dry goods, 275 Washington Street, through to 8 & 10 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is the successor to Kinmonth & Company, importers and dealers in silks, merinos, velvets, ribbons, underclothing, blankets and housekeeping goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.016

Handbill for Shorey & Co., thread store goods, No. 168 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Shorey carries cottons, linens, woolens, Caledonia checks, yarns, hosiery and gloves in his store on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.017

Wrapping paper for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, importers and dealers in cloths, silks, merinos, velvets, 299 & 301 Washington Street, 60 to 70 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries trimmings, gloves, underclothing, quilts, linens, towelings and other housekeeping goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.018

Wrapping paper fragment for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, importers and dealers in silks, merinos, velvets, ribbons, 275 Washington Street, through to 8 & 10 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries trimmings, gloves, underclothing, quilts, linens, towelings and other housekeeping goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.019

View of the Pacific Mills, Lawrence, Mass., July 14, 1860

The illustration is from the "Boston daily advertiser," July 14, 1860.

Date: 1860-07-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.020

Billhead for Anderson, Heath & Co., Nos. 5 & 6 Winthrop Square & 141, 145, 147 & 149 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 27, 1871

The business premises in Winthrop Square can be seen in the billhead image.

Date: 1871-04-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.021

Wrapping paper for the Pepperell Manufacturing Co., Biddeford, Maine, 1925

Linen is shown in domestic scenes including a woman hanging laundry, a bride looking at her hope chest and a baby sleeping in a cradle.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270044

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.01.022

Trade cards for D.H. Sparhawk, commission merchant for the purchase and sale of American and foreign wool, No. 1 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Sparhawk handles wool waste, shoddy and flocks in his business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.001

Trade card for Joseph Vila, commission merchant & broker for the purchase & sale of American manufactured cotton & woolen goods, 75 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The commission merchant is located on Kilby Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.002

Trade card for Lewando's French Dye House, 17 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

A mule is shown in the card illustration for Lewando's French Dye House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.003

Label for Baldwin & Curry, goods for mens wear, corner of Milk & Devonshire Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

Baldwin & Curry have a woolen warehouse.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.005

Trade card for George Faxon, dealer in linings, bindings, skivers, chambers, 108 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Faxon deal in roans, India sheep and kid in textile materials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.006

Trade card for B. Frank Guild, broker in sumac and dye-stuffs, 134 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Guild's business is located on State Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.007

Trade card for Massasoit Mfg. Co., manufacturers caulking cotton, Fall River, Mass., undated

The caulking cotton is available in bales of 100 to 125 pounds each from Massasoit Manufacturing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.008

Trade card for L.J. Knowles & Bro., loom builders, No. 2 Allen Court, Worcester, Mass., undated

The card verso has an image of Knowles' Patent Fancy Loom.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.009

Trade card for Gilbert, Lovejoy and Co., importers and jobbers of woolens, cloakings & tailors trimmings, 100 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company partners are listed at the bottom of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270087

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.010

Trade card for James Martin & Son, cotton sail duck and drillings; Chas. W. Dinnick, sole N.E. agent of the United States Bunting Company, 110, 112 & 114 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Martin and Dinnick share the same address on Commercial Street. Martin provides bunting flags as a specialty and carries Perfection Sail Twine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 270088

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.011

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