Historic New England

Three-quarter portrait of an unidentified man, standing, facing front, Chickering Photographic Studio, Elmer Chickering, proprietor, 21 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The man rests his right arm on the back of a chair and holds a hat in his left hand. Handwritten text on the image verso reads "Directly across from panel format view of 93-95-97 in an album of cartes, cabinets and panels."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265483

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.016

Trade card for Joseph M. Foster, photographer, No. 343 Broadway, South Boston, Mass., undated

Handwritten text on the item verso reads "Found on attic floor, Gen. Sylvanus Thayer birthplace, Braintree, with many other photographers' paraphernalia, 1957."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265486

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.017

Portraits and views, catalogue, H.P. Cook, photographer, 913 E. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, 1904

Two text lines at the top of the item have been covered.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265488

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.018

Stereoscopes and stereoscopic pictures, Joseph L. Bates, 129 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Bates sells his merchandise, wholesale and retail, at the lowest prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265489

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.019

Handbill for carte de visites, Davis & Co.'s, No. 2 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 1864

Davis has enlarged and renovated reception rooms. The item was printed by Propeller Printer, 15 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1864-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.020

The Old Offices, 44 State Street, January, 1926 (H. L. Higginson's offices)

14 pages of 8" x 10" albumen prints of the outside and interior of the investment banking offices of H. L. Higginson. The firm Lee, Higginson & Co. was located at 44 State Street. Detail and quality of the photos are very high.

Date: 1926

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 265491

Ref. Code: PC009.267

Trade card for Hardy, artist photographer, No. 493 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Hardy is located between Temple Place and West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.001

Trade card for the Mazanec Studio, 380 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Mazanec Studio will do weddings, portraits and commercial photography.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.002

Trade card for Bruce E. Harding, consultant on photographic problems, Hobart and Union Streets, East Bridgewater, Mass., undated

Harding is a consultant for cinematography and photography issues.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.003

Trade card for Hardy, artist photographer, No. 493 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Fine crayon portraits a specialty." Hardy is located between Temple Place and West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.004

Trade card for Edward H. Gleason, commercial photographer, Room 303, 79 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Gleason describes his specialty as "Anything photographic, especially prints, photos of old sailing vessels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.005

Gilchrist's Photographic Rooms, 92 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Mass., undated

Gilchrist is located on Merrimack Street in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.006

Trade card for The Albertype Company, photo-gelatine illustrations, post cards, souvenir albums, 250 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York, undated

The name "H.L. Wittemann" is printed at the bottom of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.007

Brochure for Miss Florence Maynard and Mr. Karl Maynard, photographers, studios, 500 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. and 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., ca. 1920

The Maynards created "The City" series of Boston photographs and postcards. They will undertake work for architects and copy and enlarge from existing images.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.008

Invitation to an exhibition of colored camera portraits, by Dorothy Jarvis, The Society of Arts and Crafts, 9 Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts, April 17 to April 23, 1924

Dorothy Jarvis' Studio is located at 4 Cypress Street, Brookline, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265505

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.009

Catlaogue of photographic views, published by Charles P. Hibbard, 181 College Street, Burlington, Vermont, 1888

Hibbard's images are of the White and Franconia Mountains and Burlington, Vermont and vicinity.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.010

Invitation to an exhibition of portrait and landscape photographs at The Maynard Workshop, 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., May 1933

The exhibition hours are ten in the morning to six in the afternoon every Saturday in May. The year "1933" is handwritten on the card.

Date: 1933-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.011

Trade card for The Halliday Historic Photograph Co., 687 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 15, 1916

The Company has relocated to Boylston Street. The card text reads "Photographs of historic New England buildings, persons, homes, furniture and furnishings." The name "C. Park Pressey" is on the card. The envelope with the card is addressed to William Sumner Appleton, Society for the Preservation of...

Date: 1916-06-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.012

Invitation to an exhibition of Maynard Workshop photographs, Florence and Karl Maynard, 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., undated

The exhibition will include the work of contributing painters and craftsmen listed on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.013

Trade card for the Bay State Fertilizer, manufactured by The Clark's Cove Guano Company, New Bedford, Mass., 1886

A male potato figure stands in the illustration above the caption "A word to the wise is sufficient, use The Bay State Fertilizer." The benefits of using the fertilizer are described on the card verso. Edmund Grinnell, President and Samuel Ivers, Treasurer are listed on the item verso.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.010

Brochure for The Maynards, 500 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. and 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., undated

The front of the brochure reads "The City." The Maynards are moving their photographic studio to 34 Pilgrim Road in Waban, Massachusetts. Miss Alice Neilson will represent them at the 500 Boylston Street address in Miss Joyce's decorating studio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.014

Mason's photograph collection of the colonial doorways in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The prices for Providence, Bristol, Warren and Newport photographs are listed with a corrected price of $135.00 given for the album. The brochure is printed on grey paper with black text.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.015

Mason's photograph collection of the colonial doorways in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The prices for Providence, Bristol, Warren and Newport photographs are listed with a price of $100.00 given for the album. The brochure is printed on grey paper with black text. The front of the brochure has "March 1920" handwritten in pencil.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.016

Mason's photograph collection of the colonial doorways in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The prices for Providence, Bristol, Warren and Newport photographs are listed. The brochure is printed on brown paper with black text.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.017

Photograph collection of the colonial art in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The text on this brochure reads "Made and sold by Harold Mason." The photos are for sale at the Lantern Studio, 27 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The brochure paper is brown with black text.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.018

Envelope for Notman, photographer to the Queen, cabinet portraits, 99 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Notman has branches in Canada. The studio in Boston is opposite the Public Garden.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.019

Envelope for Wm. Notman & Son, photographers to the Queen, tablette portraits, 19 Bleury Street, Montréal, Canada, undated

Notman has branches in five American cities including Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.020

Trade card for the Caustic-Claflin Company, Cambridge printers, 26-28 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Mass., October 1904

The image caption reads "Harvard Square in 1870." The card has a calendar for October 1904.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265805

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.02.016

Trade card for the Caustic-Claflin Co., Cambridge printers, 26-28 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Mass., November 1904

The image caption reads "The Harvard Union." The card has a calendar for November 1904.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265806

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.02.017

Trade card for the Caustic-Claflin Co., Cambridge printers, 26-28 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Mass., January 1905

The image caption reads "This belfry was erected in Lexington in 1761 and removed to the Common in 1768. In it was hung the bell which rung out the alarm on the 19th of April, 1775. In 1797 it was removed to the Parker Homestead in the south part of the town, In 1891 it was again moved, this time to...

Date: 1905-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265808

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.02.018

Trade card for G.P. Brown, advertising cards, Beverly, Mass., undated

Red buds and multi-colored leaves decorate the card for the Brown printing business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265809

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.001

Trade card for Herbert D. Pierce, Boston Blue Print Co., 12 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business has blue, black and vandyke ink which prints on all grades of paper and cloth.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265810

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.002

Trade card for Denison & Grenell, job printing, 270 Chapel Street, Central Block, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

The business does plain and ornamental printing of every variety and style for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265811

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.003

Trade card for Francis Godfrey, manufacturer of picture frames and importer of paintings, engravings, lithographs, 340 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Godfrey will restore old paintings and make mouldings for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265812

Ref. Code: EP001.01.091.01.02.009

Trade card for O.A. Dorman, lithographer, stationer, blank book mfr., printer, 692 to 704 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn, undated

Dorman's business is on Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265814

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.004

Wiederholung card, Harris, Jones & Co., Providence Lithograph Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1907

The card verso reads "Kleine Lehrbilder aus der Bibel." The item is one of a series of Sunday school lesson cards with questions on the verso.

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265822

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.005

Label for the Union Printing Co., general printers, Anthony, Rhode Island, undated

The top of the label reads "Handle with care."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265824

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.006

Label for Chas. W. Knight, printer, 88-92 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass., undated

The text on the shield reads "Printers' Ink is King!" The bottom of the label reads "Composed by A.A. Stewart."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265826

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.007

Trade card for the Strasburg Clock, What Cheer Printing House, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The Strasburg Clock is a facsimile on exhibit in America. The card verso text describes the details of the model.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.008

Trade card for J.M. Hewes & Co., printers and publishers, 81 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

Hewes performs all kinds of book, job and fancy printing. The business is the successor to John Putnam and is located over the New England Sabbath School Union Depository.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.009

Trade card for Robinson & Stephenson, mercantile printers, book & job., 91 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is decorated with urns and flowering plants.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.010

Trade card for The Claremont Manufacturing Co., Claremont, New Hampshire, June 7, 1881

The Claremont Manufacturing Company claims to be the oldest book printing establishment in New Hampshire. The card has been sent to each New Hampshire legislator who will vote on the selection of a public printer.

Date: 1881-06-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.011

Important message for you! American Type Founders Company, Boston, Mass., 1925

The pamphlet contains an address delivered on January 20, 1925 to the executives of the Dennison Manufacturing Company in Framingham, Massachusetts. The title of the address is "A practical discourse on the Kelly Press," by Frank B. Stiles, Superintendent of the Stetson Press, Boston, Massachusetts....

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.012

Trade card for Arthur Vogel, The Printshop, type and engraved printing, 234 South Main Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1920

The card has a calendar for 1920 and a list of Manchester fire alarm boxes on the card verso.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.013

Engravers bold for high-grade society and commercial printing, American Type Founders Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The item has examples of different typefaces to enhance and maximize printing efficiencies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.014

Journeyman mechanic's and day-laborer's account book, Thomas O. Walker, 59 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., 1842

The inside of the front cover has a label with the text "J. Backup, dealer in school books, stationery, 92 Washington Street, Roxbury." The name "Andrew Jackson" is handwritten inside the front cover. The back cover has an advertisement for Walker's business.

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265834

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.015

Trade card for Cuthbertson & Black, printers, 1 Minshull Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The business does commercial printing, fine catalog printing, book printing and modern and old style art printing. The business was established in 1874.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265909

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.016

Decoration, The Berkeley Press, printing & typographic service for advertisers, 530 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure contains borders and decorative jim jams for advertisers to consider for their printing orders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265911

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.017

Trade card for The Heliotype Printing Co., lithographers, artistic printing, 211 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso text reads "Illustrations for town histories, genealogies, college class books, town reports etc." The business was established in 1872.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265912

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.018

Trade card for Ira H. Joy, Good Printing, 150-152 Exchange Street, Bangor, Maine, undated

The business is located in The Bangor Daily News Building across the street from the Penobscot Exchange Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265913

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.03.019

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