Historic New England

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

The text stamped on the card image reads "My Thread Store, 514 Shawmut Ave., cor. W. Springfield St., Oliver Cobb." The image caption reads "Nothing stronger can there be, than mother's love and O.N.T."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.019

Bookmark for Ashworth's XX Imported 6-Cord Machine Cotton, location unknown, undated

The thread is sold by W.E. Stratton & Company, No. 8 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso lists other Boston dealers for the thread.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267976

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.020

Lighting

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267977

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.004

Paint

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267978

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005

Stains and varnishes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267979

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006

Wallpaper

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267980

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007

Window treatments

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267981

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008

Photography and film supplies

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267988

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002

Alterations and addition to the residence of G.R. Emmerton, Salem, Mass., 1885

1 set of 21 architectural drawings : ink on linen

Date: 1885

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267989

Ref. Code: AR004.001.012.001

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Thread 40, location unknown, undated

The card promotes Coats' Fast Black Spool Cotton for holding its color through wear and washing. Children walking in the rain contemplate the merits of using the thread on umbrellas.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.021

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord, location unknown, undated

Three children pull a large spool driven by another child in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267991

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.022

Trade card for Jas. Chadwick & Bros., Six Cord Thread, location unknown, undated

The business deals in thread for hand and machine work.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267992

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.023

Trade card for Semple's Best Six Cord Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A little boy tries on a pair of oversize trousers in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267993

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.024

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

Two boys fly a kite using a spool of Clark's Thread in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267994

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.025

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.026

Stable for G.R. Emmerton, Salem, Mass., 1885

1 set of 5 architectural drawings : ink and colored wash on linen backed paper

Date: 1885

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267996

Ref. Code: AR004.001.012.002

Residence of Henry G. Vaughan, South Sherborn, Mass., 1915

Blueprints for the H.G. Vaghan residence at 5 Sparhawk Road in Sherborn, Mass.

Date: 1915

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 267997

Ref. Code: AR004.001.013.001

Trade card for Corticelli, Florence Knitting Silk, Nonotuck Silk Co., 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

A boy in Pierrot costume hoists another boy with thread from a Corticelli Silk spool. The description on the card verso states the Florence Knitting Silk can be used for stockings, mittens, edgings and wristers.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267998

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.027

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Thread, location unknown, undated

A dog pulls a cart holding a box of Coats'Thread spools in the card image. The card verso has a table which is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 267999

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.028

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, undated

The Thread is sold by Charles F. Sprague dry goods merchant. The product, manufactured for sewing machines, is described on the card verso. The image caption reads "That's the kind! Bring me some more!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268000

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.029

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, undated

A girl enjoys a ride on a swing in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.030

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, 1881

The card verso has a table listing sewing machine brands with the corresponding needle and thread numbers. The image caption reads "We Beat Them All."

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.031

Trade card for J.R. Leeson & Co., importers of Scotch Spool Linen, 298 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two little girls fish dressed in all their finery in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268003

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.032

Trade card for Brook's Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

Three cats play instruments promoting the thread in the card image. The card verso lists the awards received and the dealers who carry the product. W.E. Stratton & Company are the agents in Boston located at 105 Summer Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.033

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, undated

This trade card contains harmful imagery including racist caricatures, stereotypes, and language. 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 N...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.034

Trade card for J.R. Leeson & Co., importers of Scotch Spool Linen, 298 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two little girls converse while holding butterfly nets in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268006

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.035

Trade cards for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A little girl strings her archery bow with Clark's Thread in the card image. The card promotes Coats' Fast Black Spool Cotton for holding its color and strength.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.036

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A cowboy ropes a steer in the card image. The image caption reads "Testing Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.037

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey and Paisley, Scotland, undated

The image caption reads "Hard To Beat." Facts and figures on the card verso describe the Clark manufacturing performed in Newark and Scotland.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.038

Trade cards for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Cotton Thread, location unknown, 1881

The card verso has a table listing sewing machine brands with the corresponding needle and thread numbers. A frog sits next to a box of spools in the card image. The 1881 copyright is attributed to A.S. March & Co., Boston.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.039

Residence and summer house for F.E. Smith, "White Court," Swampscott, Mass., 1902

A set of drawings for an original residence plus alterations for F.E. Smith in Swampscott, Mass.

Date: 1902

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268012

Ref. Code: AR004.001.014.001

Proposed floor plans for a residence for F.E. Smith, "White Court," Swampscott, Mass., undated

Proposed floor plans for an original residence for F.E. Smith in Swampscott, Mass.

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268013

Ref. Code: AR004.001.014.002

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, Newark, New Jersey and Paisley, Scotland, undated

A cabin boy raises the sail using Clark's Thread in the card image. Facts and figures on the card verso describe the Clark manufacturing performed in Newark and Scotland. George A. Clark & Brother are the sole agents in the Boston branch at No. 31 Kingston Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.040

Plan for an unidentified residence in Topsfield, Mass., undated

1 plan : pencil on paper

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 268015

Ref. Code: AR004.001.015.001

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

A cabin boy holds a toy sailboat in the card image. Thomas Russell & Company are the sole agents in New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.041

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Thread 50, location unknown, undated

The fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" is told on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.042

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

A little girl bandages her dog's paw in the card image. Thomas Russell & Company are the sole agents in New York. The card verso is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.043

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

George A. Clark is the sole agent listed on the card verso. An infant holds a spool rattle in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.044

Trade cards for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A woman works at a sewing machine and converses with a man in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268020

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.045

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

An infant sits on a rug with a scissors next to him and a box of needles in the sewing basket. The image is captioned "Mother's Treasures." Customers are urged to try Milward Helix Needles.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.046

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A group of children surround a thread spool in the card image. The card verso promotes Clark's Fast Black to customers. Milward's Helix Needles was established in 1730.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.047

Trade card for Eureka Silk, Eureka Silk Mfg. Co., Canton, Mass., undated

The moon shines over a mill in a winter scene in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268023

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.048

Trade cards for J. & P. Coats' Best Six Cord Spool Cotton, location unknown, 1880

The card verso has an 1880 calendar. A woman sews while a man catches a fish in the card image.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.049

Trade card for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, location unknown, undated

A boy uses Fast Black to mend his torn clothes in the card image. The card verso describes the product and promotes Milwards Helix Needles.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.050

Trade card for Eureka Spool Silk, Eureka Silk Mfg. Co., Canton, Mass., undated

The item is "for sale everywhere" according to the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.051

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 8, John Clark Jr. & Co., Glasgow, Scotland, undated

A group of people travel by coach in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.052

Trade card for Willimantic Six Cord Spool Cotton Machine Thread, Willimantic Linen Co., Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

Little boys attempt to capture an elephant using Willimantic Six Cord Thread. The Thread is for sale at Peabody's, Nos. 227 & 229 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268050

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.053

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton 30, John Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, 1881

A female figure fishes from a pool in the card image. The card verso lists the spring shades available from the Company.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268051

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.054

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six-Cord Thread, location unknown, 1880

The inside of the card has a table listing sewing machine brands with the corresponding needle and thread numbers. A.S. March & Company are the sole agents in Boston, Massachusetts. The card illustration is done in pink and silver colors.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268052

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.055

Trade card for J. & P. Coats' Best Six-Cord Thread, location unknown, 1880

The inside of the card has a table listing sewing machine brands with the corresponding needle and thread numbers. A.S. March & Company are the sole agents in Boston, Massachusetts. The card illustration is done in blue and silver colors.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 268053

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.04.02.056

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