Historic New England

Youth's companion announcement for 1890, The youth's companion, 41 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1889

The prospectus describes the number of subscribers, article topics, contributors and illustrations.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265265

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.018

Cover for Sartain's union magazine of literature & art, John Sartain & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1850

A female figure sits with a lyre, palette, scores and books at her feet in the illustration.

Date: 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.019

Business card for Murray E. Bridgham, representing The ladies home journal, The Saturday evening post, The country gentleman, Machias, Maine, undated

Bridgham works out of Machias, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.001

Trade card for the American architect and building news, American Architect and Building News Co., publishers, 211 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A quote about the publication is printed on the card verso from the "Boston Herald," December 3, 1893.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265268

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.002

Trade card for The three new Waterbury series, E.J. & L., location unknown, undated

The card text reads "J. for Jack; L. for Laura; E. for Eddie; The Three New Waterbury Series E.J. & L."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.003

Trade card for The record, Biddeford, Maine, undated

Advertising rates for "The Record" are outlined in a table.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265270

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.004

Trade card for The Congregationalist and Boston recorder, Boston, Mass., 1883

Text on the card verso reads "The oldest religious newspaper."

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265271

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.005

Grand magazine, no. 5, announcement number, Golden Hours Social-Camping Club, The Grand Publishing Co., 77 Kensington Heights, Meriden Connecticut, December 1899

The contents for the upcoming issue no. 6 are described as including poetry, puzzles, a serial story and Club meeting notes.

Date: 1899-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265272

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.006

Postcard for Farm and home, Springfield, Mass. and Chicago, Illinois, undated

The postcard is addressed to Herbert Myrick, president and editor-in-chief of the magazine. The text on the card verso indicates the respondent is interested in becoming a sales person for the publication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265273

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.007

Envelope for Farm and home, Springfield, Mass. and Chicago, Illinois, undated

Customers are offered holiday postcards in exchange for a six month subscription to "Farm and Home."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265274

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.008

Greeting card for Harper's bazar, Harper & Brothers, New York, New York, undated

The card verso has a quote from "The Philadelphia Ledger" on the influence of the Harper periodicals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265275

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.009

Trade card for the Louisville farm and fireside, P.P. Mast & Co., publishers, Springfield, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky, 1881

The publisher is requesting advertisements for the periodical which as of October 1, 1881 will be published in northern and southern editions.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265277

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.010

Monument Bunker's Hill

Print showing the Bunker Hill Monument completed. A description below the caption reads, "Height. 220 Ft. Diameter of base. 30 Ft. Top. 15." Some people are in the foreground, including a little girl with a hat.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 265278

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4250.001

Receipt for advertising in the New-Hampshire statesman, McFarland & Jenks, Dr., Concord, New Hampshire, dated January 17, 1859

The business premises are seen in the receipt image.

Date: 1859-01-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265279

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.011

Subscriber's certificate for The christian union, J.B. Ford & Co., publishers, 27 Park Place, New York, New York, dated March 6, 1872

The certificate is for a one year subscription to "The Christian Union."

Date: 1872-03-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.012

Brochure for The Congregationalist, W.L. Greene & Co., No. 1 Somerset Street, Boston, Mass., 1883

A calendar for 1883 is printed on one side of the foldout item. The description on the item verso lists the article topics and contributors.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265281

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.013

Trade card for The Youth's companion, Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Holly branches with red berries decorate the card for the publication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265282

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.001

Something to do, vol. 1, no. 1, School Arts Publishing Company, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., September 1914

The publication is "A monthly magazine for those who would rather work or play once in a while than to read all the time." The target audience is boys and girls and those who care for them.

Date: 1914-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265289

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.014

Announcement of The youth's companion, Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., 1880

The prospectus for the 53rd volume of the "Youth's Companion" has an 1880 calendar and a list of the forthcoming stories, articles, poems and contributors.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265291

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.002

Trade card for The youth's companion, published by Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The publication is a "weekly paper for young people and the family."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.003

Trade card for The youth's companion, a weekly paper for young people and the family, published by Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Three children, one holding a fishing pole, are next to a small body of water with a church steeple in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.004

Youth's companion, an illustrated weekly paper, Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., 1879

Th features of the publication are described including a children's page, facts and anecdotes, poems and competitions. The prospectus is designed around an illustrated 1879 calendar.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.005

Trade card for the The youth's companion, Perry Mason & Co., publishers, 201 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1892

The text on the card verso describes in detail the work taking place on each floor of the building. The image caption reads "The Youth's Companion Building."

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.006

Trade card for The youth's companion, Boston, Mass., 1887

Special contributors are listed and an 1887 calendar is included. The publication, established in 1827, is publishing its 60th volume with 370,000 subscribers. In the cover illustration a young girl in a blue beret plays with her dog. In the verso illustration a boy in knickers holds a bow and arrow...

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265333

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.007

Youth's companion announcement, Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., 1886

The 59th volume will have serial stories, natural history and adventure, sketches and practical articles. Contributors to the publication are listed.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265334

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.008

Souvenir of The youth's companion, Perry Mason & Co., Boston, Mass., 1893

The publication's history and the work taking place in the new building is described in the souvenir book.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265335

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.02.01.009

Brochure for Geo. H. Hastings, photographer, Centre Street, Newton, Mass., December 1, 1878

Hastings is the successor to A. Marshall and has retained all of his negatives. The photographer lists his prices and gives advice on appropriate colors for portraits.

Date: 1878-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.021

Colonial and historical photos, Geo. E. Noyes, photographer, Box 102, Newburyport, Mass., undated

The brochure text reads "A very interesting collection of photographs of scenes and homes of our early settlers. Invaluable to those who love the old landmarks."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.022

Trade card for Wing's, photographer, 425 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Wing advertises the prices for his photographic work including tintypes and ferrotypes.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265534

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.001

Trade card for Edward H. Sheldon, commercial photographer, 422 Main Street, Malden, Mass., undated

The Sheldon & Clark photography business is located in Malden, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265535

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.002

Trade card for Perry Studios, Incorporated, industrial photographers, 96 Huntington Street, New London, Connecticut, undated

Robert L. Perry is the manager of the commercial division.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265536

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.003

Trade card for Paul J. Weber, photographer, 68 Kenwood Street, Dorchester, Mass., undated

Weber will take photographs to capture landscapes, panoramas and architecture for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265537

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.004

Trade card for Charles A. Plumer, photography, 17 Whiting Street, Roxbury, Mass., undated

Plumer's photography business is in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.005

Trade card for J.W. Warren, photographer, 31 Commonwealth Square, Cottage City, Mass., undated

Warren's work includes cabinets, tintypes and stereoscopes. He is located near the Wesley House on Martha's Vineyard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.006

Trade card for Alberta A. Smith, photography, pottery, crafts, Fenway Club, 1126 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The handwritten text on the card reads "Photographed Miss Pigeon's things in Otis House, spring 1938."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265540

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.007

Advertisement for daguerreotype exhibition, Southworth & Hawes, No. 5 1-2 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., ca. 1853

The advances in daguerreotype photography are noted in an exhibition at Southworth & Hawes in Boston, Massachusetts. The notice is from "Gleason's Pictorial."

Date: ca. 1853

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.008

Trade card for Ritz & Hastings, portraits, 58 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

A woman is posed within branches outlining the letters "R" and "H." The card verso has handwritten text which reads "ca. 1880."

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265542

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.010

Trade card for Towne, photographer, 425 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Towne offers six picutres for $.25 "made and finished in a few minutes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265543

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.001

Trade card for C.E. Pease, artist photographer, 22 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Old and faded pictures copied and enlarged." A yellow horseshoe and red flowers decorate the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.002

Trade card for C.E. Pease, artist photographer, 22 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Old and faded pictures copied and enlarged." Red flowers on a scroll decorate the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265545

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.003

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: 265546

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.004

Trade card for F. Sidney Miller, photographer, Post Office Building, Nashua, New Hampshire, undated

A female figure holding a staff with fruits and vegetables decorates the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265547

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.005

Trade card for A. & G. Taylor, photographers to Her Majesty the Queen, 535 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The photographers also undertake miniature and portrait painting. The business has offices in America and the United Kingdom.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265548

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.006

Trade card for the Photographic Studio of L.D. Shaw, 51 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1879

The business was formerly known as Shaw & Chamberlain.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265570

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.007

Trade card for Edw. F. Davis & Co., artist photographers, No. 58 South Main Street, Fall River, Mass., undated

The card states "The new improved artographs a specialty." Davis established his gallery in 1872.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265571

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.008

Trade card for Roberts Brothers, photographs, Boston, Mass., undated

The studio is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.009

Bookmark for Barber's Photographic Studio, 296 Westminster Street, corner Burrill, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Barber offers reduced prices for customers who join his discount club.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.010

Envelope for Herbert L. Patch, photography, 48 Woodland Street, Claremont, New Hampshire, undated

Patch does all kinds of photography with postcards a specialty line.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265574

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.011

Trade card for W. Notman, photographer to Her Majesty, Montréal, Canada, 3 Park Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card shows the medals won by Notman at various international exhibitions. The business has offices in Albany and Saratoga, New York and Newport, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265575

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.012

Trade card for the Commercial Patent Exchange, 7 Exchange Place, Boston, Mass. and 30 White Building, Buffalo, New York, undated

Two unidentified children are used to advertise the Commercial Patent Exchange.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265576

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.013

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