Historic New England

Calendar, Lewando's French Dye House, 65 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration caption is "Spring." The calendar is for 1881.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323347

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.02.030

Calendar 1893, Albert F. Davis, books and stationery, 167 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island

The store carries Bibles, photograph albums, writing desks and has a circulating library. Text on the verso reads "Compliments of the season."

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323348

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.03.027

Birthstone calendar 1910, Ackers pure chocolates and bon bons, Finley Acker Co., Atlantic City, New Jersey

A description of Ackers marshmallows is inside the item.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323349

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.011

Calendar 1901, Stationery Department, Callender, McAuslan & Troup Company, Providence, Rhode Island

Royal Irish Linen writing paper, manufactured by Marcus Ward & Co., London is carried by the Providence department store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323352

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.03.028

Calendar 1893, United States Dental Association, Music Hall, Providence, Rhode Island

Text below the calendar reads "U.S. Dental Association the largest dental organization of America, with branches in the principal cities." Prices for extracting, cleaning and filling teeth are listed.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323366

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.021

Calendar 1898, John P. Squire & Co., hams, bacon & sausage, 21 to 25 Faneuil Hall Market & 39 North Market Street, Boston, Mass.

Squire has a pork packing house and also manufactures Leaf Lard.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323368

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.009

Trade card for Equitable Safe Deposit Company, Equitable Building, No. 67 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The business urges the public to safeguard their valuables in a safe deposit vault rather than be subjected to robbery as is shown in the card illustration.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323377

Ref. Code: EP001.01.120.01.01.002

Trade card for Winfield M. Brown & Co., insurance, 70 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass. and 80 Maiden Lane, New York, New York

One side of the card has a portrait of George Washington and the other side has a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323380

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.024

Greetings from Vermont, cereal, Maltex Company, Burlington, Vermont

The Company makes Maypo Oat Cereal and Maltex Cereal. A young boy is served a Maltex cereal in a kitchen with a dog and cat looking on.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323381

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.04.028

Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall, Boston, Mass.

Faneuil Hall can be seen in the image with Quincy Market to the right. A flag advertising Farquhar's Seed Store can be seen on the left side of the image. Faneuil Hall's role in the Revolution is described on the item verso. Numbers on the front of the item are "T56" and "6180."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323383

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0680.003

Historic center of stirring revolutionary scenes, Old State House from Court Street, Boston, Mass.

The item verso has historic information on the Old State House site and Boston. Numbers on the front of the item are "392" and "11687."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323384

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0684.001

Massachusetts - Charlestown - US Navy Yard - Constitution

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323385

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0310.0140

Exterior view of the Swett-Ilsley House, Newbury, Mass., 1930s

Street view of the Swett-Ilsley House, summer, Blue Anchor Tavern sign visable.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 323389

Ref. Code: PC006.SWE.01.007

Constitution, most famous of American warships, Boston Navy Yard, Mass.

The Constitution's role in the War of 1812 is described on the item verso. Numbers on the item are "T60" and "6165."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323392

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0310.0140.001

Picturesque New England, Otter Creek, near Rutland, Vermont

A general description of Vermont is provided on the item verso. Numbers on the front of the item are "T65" and "W32574."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323393

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USVT.0630.0010.001

Group portrait of unidentified men standing in front of the Globe Hotel, Lowell, Mass.

The item appears to be a centennial portrait taken outside the Globe Hotel in 1876. Signs read "S.W. Brown & Co. wholesale & retail oyster dealers," "Globe Hotel Lager Beer Vaults," and "Ladies and gents' oyster and dining saloon."

Date: 1876

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323403

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.1000.0030.002

Spooling room, Mechanics' Mill, Fall River, Mass.

The spooling room in the Mechanics' Mills, a cotton manufacturer, can be seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323420

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.4050.002

Making maple sugar, New Hampshire

Two men are seen working at a maple sugar site with smoke rising from the fire. A pair of snowshoes are leaning against the tree in the foreground. "No. 55" is on the front of the item.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323469

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3850.001

Boiling sap, New Hampshire

Two men work at a maple sugar site in the image. "No. 53" is on the front of the item.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323470

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3850.002

Handkerson's claim at the Gold Miner's Glen, Plymouth, Vermont

The claim is seen with a farm in the background. Online resources give the miner's name as "William Hankerson."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323477

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3950.001

Co-operative bank magazine, summer 1940, vol. II, no. 3, Danvers Co-operative Bank, 11 Maple Street, Danvers, Mass.

Text on the masthead reads "The American home-the safeguard of American liberties." The issue has floor plans for three houses, landscaping with trees and an article on how to build an outdoor grill and incinerator.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322613

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.130

Calling cards - Health and Medicine

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322614

Ref. Code: EP001.01.061.01.01.01

Calling card, Dr. Bayne, physician, surgeon and accoucheur, No. 22 Hudson Street, Boston, Mass.

The doctor is also an obstetrician.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322616

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.001

Calling cards - Doctors

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322617

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02

Calling card, Dr. T.E. Bradley, No. 16 Chambers Street, Boston, Mass.

Dr. Bradley's office hours are everyday except Friday and Saturday.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322618

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.002

Calling card, Dr. M. Ludwig, No. 30 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass.

The practice is on Lowell Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322621

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.003

Calling card, Aaron P. Richardson, M.D., physician & surgeon, No. 36 Green Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Second door east of Lynde Street."

Date: 1850-1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322622

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.004

Calling card, J.E. Stevens, M.D., office, No. 2 Howard Street, Boston, Mass.

The practice is located on Howard Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322623

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.005

Calling card, Dr. J.E. Stevens, No. 2 Howard Street, Boston, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Having returned to Boston to resume the practice of his profession."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322624

Ref. Code: EP001.03.01.02.006

Calling cards - Institutions/Organizations

Sub-sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322687

Ref. Code: EP001.03.001.03

Calling card, Boston Vaccine Institution, corner of Washington and Franklin Streets, Boston, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Entrance Nos. 20, 22, & 24 Franklin Street, being the 1st, 2d and 3d doors on the left from Washington Street. In the same Building with the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal Office."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322690

Ref. Code: EP001.01.061.01.01.003

Dinner is served, your room is ready 1941, a pocket guide to tea rooms, inns, hotels, lodges and gift shops of discrimination, 14th edition, Elizabeth E. Webber, editor, Elizabeth Webber's Gift and Knit Shop, 1722 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass.

The guide has listings for the New England states and includes New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322704

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.025

Sinclair Hotel, White Mountains, Bethlehem, New Hampshire, created and produced by the Norman Pierce Co., New York, New York

The hotel features and amenities are described for prospective guests. Text stamped on the back cover reads "Represented by Seth C. Bassett, Haverhill."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322706

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.026

Official New England furniture salesmen's directory and guide to their respective lines, 1937, published by New England Furniture Agents Association, 150 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass.

Furniture salesmen and the lines they represent are listed. There is an index to the agents and manufacturers.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322707

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.109

Chilton Furniture Co., 2016, Freeport & Scarborough, Maine

The business sells handcrafted wooden chairs, tables, beds, bureaus and other pieces. The business started as a manufacturer of paints and stains in 1885 and began its furniture line in the 1970s.

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.110

Making slip covers successfully, by Mary Corbin, Home Institute, Inc., New York, New York

A step-by-step guide to creating slipcovers for chairs and sofas is provided in the item. Text on the front cover reads, "The Cleveland News."

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322711

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.008

Instructions Touch & Sew Deluxe Zig-Zag Sewing Machine, Model 635, Singer Company, New York, New York

The manual has detailed instructions for performing different types of stitching when creating clothing and home decorations.

Date: 1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.071

Legacy collection, Legacy Properties, Sotheby's International Realty and Down East Magazine, Portland and Rockport, Maine

The property listings for Maine are described with color photographs and prices. The publication has been done with Down east magazine. Text on the front cover reads, "Serving coastal Maine and the New Hampshire seacoast."

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322717

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.131

Annual excellence in architecture design awards, 32nd, 2016, AIA New Hampshire, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The winners in the various design categories are described. Photographs from the awards gala are included.

Date: 2016

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322721

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.132

Tested recipes with Blue Ribbon Malt Extract, Premier Malt Products Co., Peoria Heights, Illinois

The recipes promote Blue Ribbon Malt Extract and are part of the Blue Ribbon Recipe Book series.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.008

Bob Bunny, Spool Cotton Co., Newark, New Jersey

Directions are given for creating a "spool pet" using spools from J. & P. Coats and Clark's Thread Company. An illustrated poem is on the card. The verso lists six pets in the series.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.037

Clara Cow, Spool Cotton Co., Newark, New Jersey

Directions are given for creating a "spool pet" using spools from J. & P. Coats and Clark's Thread Company. An illustrated poem is on the card. The verso lists six pets in the series. The second half of the card is missing.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322731

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.03.038

Trade cards for Tony Pastor and his immense company, Howard Atheneum, Boston, Mass.

The card verso text reads "Monday April 11th. Tony Pastor and the best show ever seen in Boston. Go see it! Don't miss it! Matinee: Wednesday and Saturday."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322738

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.019

Photographic Album pages documenting Massachusetts and Maine locations

A photographic album (disassembled by donor) documents locations in Massachusetts and Maine during the late 1880s. This album of 112 pages with black and white images of various sizes, but mostly 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 contains images of historic homes (both exterior and interior views) in Malden, Boston, W...

Date: ca. 1888

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322953

Ref. Code: PC009.287

Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works - Wellesley 1889

Black and White photograph of Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works - Wellesley, 1889. Photo displays a group of individuals dressed up as characters from the popular play " Mrs. Jarleys Wax Works." Mrs. Jarley was a character from Dicken's "Old Curiosity Shop", who was a proprietor of travelling Wax Works show...

Date: 1889

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322955

Ref. Code: PC009.287.001

Children with doll carriage

Black and White photograph of 3 children along with a doll carriage with doll.

Date: ca. 1890, undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322956

Ref. Code: PC009.287.002

B&P RR Disaster at Buzzie Bridge

Two photographs of the Bussey Bridge Train wreck on March 14, 1887. The 6am train from Roslindale headed to Boston crashed through the Bussey Bridge, located over South Street in Roslindale. The structure began to collapse and the coach trains tumbled to the ground. About 23 passengers were kille...

Date: 1887

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 322957

Ref. Code: PC009.287.003

Paper dolls for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey

1)Five paper dolls with "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton Factory, Newark, New Jersey" on the verso. 2)Three dolls with the text "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton is the best for hand and machine sewing. Clark's O.N.T. Darning Cotton, Marshall & Co. Linen Threads, Milward's Helix Needles." 3)Unmatched paper d...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.064

Paper doll, J. & P. Coats' Spool & Crochet Cottons, location unknown

The doll has a coat with purple sleeves, fur trim and a fur muff. Text on the verso reads "There are five dolls in this set to be obtained only from dealers in J. & P. Coats' Cottons."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.065

Paper dolls, Willimantic Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

The girl's paper doll has a blue and white dress. The boy's paper doll has a green jacket and knickers outfit. Text on the verso reads "Willimantic Thread. Highest awards at N.O. Exhibition 1885."

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 322962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.066

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