Historic New England

Trade card for the Dr. Seth Arnold Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, undated

Dr. Arnold's Cough Killer, Sugar Coated Bilious Pills and Soothing and Quieting Cordial are described on the card verso. A dragonfly hovers over a flower in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258333

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.006

Trade card for the Dr. Seth Arnold Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, undated

Dr. Arnold's Cough Killer, Sugar Coated Bilious Pills and Soothing and Quieting Cordial are described on the card verso. A flowering branch decorates a goldfish bowl in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258335

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.007

Trade card for the Dr. Seth Arnold Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, undated

Dr. Arnold's Cough Killer, Sugar Coated Bilious Pills and Soothing and Quieting Cordial are described on the card verso. A hummingbird approaches a pink rose in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258337

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.008

Trade card for the Dr. Seth Arnold Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, undated

Dr. Arnold's Cough Killer, Sugar Coated Bilious Pills and Soothing and Quieting Cordial are described on the card verso. A little dog looks at a fly in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258338

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.009

Trade card for the Dr. Seth Arnold Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, undated

Dr. Arnold's Cough Killer, Sugar Coated Bilious Pills and Soothing and Quieting Cordial are described on the card verso. A white heron observes a snake capturing a frog in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258339

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.010

Advertisement for Easy Feet, Dr. N. Kenison & Sons, chiropodists and manicures, 58 Winter and 37 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The practice is described including the price for various services. The business was established in 1840.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258342

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.011

Trade card for W.W. Hebbard, illustrated lectures on health, strength, long life, Music Hall, November 11, 1881

The card verso states that Dr. Hebbard uses "Ten thousand feet of maps and diagrams, illustrating every organ, function and disease of the human body."

Date: 1881-11-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258344

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.012

Receipt for Samuel L. Dutton, M.D., Dr., 22 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1879

The left side of the check has a fee table for the Boston Medical Association.

Date: 1879-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258347

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.013

Receipt for Samuel L. Dutton, M.D., Dr., 22 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 17, 1881

The left side of the receipt has a fee table for the Boston Medical Association.

Date: 1881-03-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258348

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.014

Billhead for Dr. J.H. Payne, 1262 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1871

The office hours are given at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1871-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258349

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.015

Receipt for H.M. Jernegan, M.D., Dr., 700 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 29, 1883

The top of the receipt reads "Family Bills Rendered Monthly."

Date: 1883-10-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258368

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.01.016

Trade card for Drs. Charles & Sarah Wesley, botanic physicians, 366 1/2 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A flowering branch decorates the card for the botanic physicians.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258369

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.001

Trade card for J.M. Rix, M.D., physician and surgeon, Warner, New Hampshire, undated

The card lists references for Dr. Rix. The bottom of the card reads "Professional calls promptly attended to at all hours."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258370

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.002

Trade card for Mrs. Nowell, eclectic physician, office, No. 13 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Mrs. Nowell treats sick headaches, incipient paralysis, sleeplessness, chronic female weaknesses and skin and scalp diseases. She will be at the American House in Fitchburg for one week after September 22.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258371

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.003

Trade card for Silas P. Holbrook, M.D., East Douglass, Mass., undated

Dr. Holbrook has references from physicians in Boston and Philadelphia.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258372

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.004

Trade card for Dr. James E. Murphy, chiropratic physician, 511 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The conditions Dr. Murphy specializes in are listed on the card verso. A second address is given in the lower right corner "93 Main Road, No. Tiverton, R.I."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258373

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.005

Trade card for Edgar W. Emerson, test, business and medical clairvoyant, 136 Bridge Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Emerson's terms are based on the receipt of money before any services are performed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258374

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.006

Trade card for Dr. L.F. Lakeman, chiropractor, 40 No. Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

Dr. Lakeman uses an x-ray and neurocalometer in his practice.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258375

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.007

Trade card for De Nevers Chiropractic Health Clinic, 48 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

De Nevers is a Palmer graduate and uses x-ray and a neurocaligraph in his practice.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258376

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.008

Trade card for Dr. Geo. L. Wakefield, 30 Pembroke Building, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Dr. Wakefield specializes in gynecology, kidney, chemical and microscopical examinations. He will also see patients at his residence located at 78 West Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258379

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.009

Award document for Dr. Albert H. Hayes, M.D., Peabody Medical Institute, No. 4 Bulfinch Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dr. Hayes was recognized by the National Medical Association "For Distinguished Skill and Success and the Discovery of New Remedial Agencies in the Treatment of Nervous Affection." Dr. Hayes was the chief consulting physician at the Peabody Medical Institute, opposite Revere House, No. 4 Bulfinch St...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258382

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.010

Receipt for Osmon B. Way, M.D., Dr., Claremont, New Hampshire, dated September 30, 1892

Dr. Way's practice is located in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Date: 1892-09-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258383

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.02.02.011

Pocket calendar, Joseph T. Brown & Co., prescription druggists, 504 Washington Street, corner Bedford Street, Boston, Mass., 1885

Each calendar page advertises items sold by the drugstore. The business was established in 1831.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258386

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.001

Trade card for Wood, Bixby & Company, wholesale and retail dealers in drugs, paints, medicines, oils, 11 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont, undated

A mortar and pestle is the image in the center of the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258388

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.002

Trade card for A.G. Durgin, druggist, Quincy, Mass., undated

An underwater scene with a large snail is used to illustrate the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258390

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.003

Trade card for Potter & Spicer, druggists and apothecaries, Mystic Bridge, Connecticut, undated

The drugstore also deals in stationery, perfumery, toilet articles, paints, brushes and window glass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258391

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.004

Trade card for John Wilson, Jr. & Co., importers & wholesale dealers in drugs, medicines, 158 Washington Street, opposite School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company has chemicals and perfumes in addition to drugs and medicines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258392

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.005

Trade card for Crowell & Harrison, apothecaries, 139 Central, corner Middlesex Street, Lowell, Mass., 1878

The business manufactures Wannalancet Bitters. Crowell & Harrison are the successors to E.W. Hoyt & Company in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258393

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.006

Trade card for Crowell & Harrison, apothecaries, 139 Central, corner Middlesex Street, Lowell, Mass., 1878

The business sells warranted toothbrushes. Crowell & Harrison are the successors to E.W. Hoyt & Company in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258394

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.007

Trade card for Crowell & Harrison, apothecaries, 139 Central, corner Middlesex Street, Lowell, Mass., 1878

Crowell & Harrison are the successors to E.W. Hoyt & Company in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.008

Trade card for Crowell & Harrison, apothecaries, 139 Central, corner Middlesex Street, Lowell, Mass., 1878

The business manufactures Charity Hair Tonic. Crowell & Harrison are the successors to E.W. Hoyt & Company in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258396

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.009

Trade card for A.F. Thompson & Co., jobbers and wholesale dealers in American and foreign drugs, 63 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Thompson is presented by W.L. Woods and is located opposite the American House hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258397

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.010

Trade card for Boericke & Tafel, homoeopathic pharmaceutists and publishers, 145 Grand Street, between Broadway and Elm Street, New York, New York, undated

The card verso reads "Boericke & Tafel received the only Centennial Prize Medal awarded at Philadelphia for Homeopathic Preparations." The business was established in 1835.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258398

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.011

Trade card for unidentified pharmacy, location unknown, undated

A pharmacist consults with a customer about a prescription in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258399

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.012

Trade card for Francis T. Church, druggist, corner Court and Howard Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The business premises are shown in the card image. The card verso describes Church's Compound Hair Tonic and Sarsaparilla & Iodide Potassa.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.013

Prescription for Chas. I. Eaton, pharmacist, 1233 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Eaton is the successor to John I. Brown & Sons. There is an envelope with the word "Tonic" handwritten on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.014

Trade card for Boston Branch Store, pharmacy, Robertson Block, Quincy, Mass., undated

Paint colors and a cat's head decorate the palette shaped card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.015

Trade card for Geo. F. Ropes & Co., apothecaries, 214 Essex Street, Salem, Mass. undated

The card verso reads "Our stock of patent medicines is the largest in the city." Paint colors and a kitten's head decorate the palette shaped card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.016

Trade card for Kelley Brothers, pharmacists, location unknown, undated

Red and yellow flowers decorate the trade card for Kelley Brothers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.017

Trade card for Kelley Brothers, pharmacists, location unknown, undated

Blue flowers decorate the trade card for Kelley Brothers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.018

Trade card for Geo. F. Ropes & Co., apothecaries, 214 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

A green bird sits on a branch with red leaves.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258505

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.019

Trade card for Geo. F. Ropes & Co., apothecaries, 214 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

A bee hovers behind a bird with a red body and a green head.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.020

Trade card for Geo. F. Ropes & Co., apothecaries, 214 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

A red bird sits on a holly branch with red berries.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.021

Trade card for Geo. F. Ropes & Co., apothecaries, 214 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

A blue bird and a butterfly observe each other in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.022

Trade card for Farrington & Luscom, pharmacists, 310 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., 1878

In 1856 the pharmacist George P. Farrington purchased the Old Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts. The card promotes Dr. Norman's Foot Salve for curing corns, sore joints, bunions and chilblains. Farrington owns the formula and manufactures the product.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.023

Trade card for Farrington & Luscom, apothecaries, 310 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., 1878

In 1856 the pharmacist George P. Farrington purchased the Old Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts. The card promotes Dr. Norman's Foot Salve for curing corns, sore joints, bunions and chilblains. Farrington owns the formula and manufactures the product.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.03.01.024