Historic New England

Trade card for C.A. Putnam & Co., bankers & brokers, No.74 State Street, opposite Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Putnam buys and sells United States securities, bonds, railroad, bank, manufacturing and other commercial paper.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.004

Trade card for the Five Cents Savings Bank, 246 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

Bank officers are listed on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243048

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.005

Handi-pocket coin bank, Camden National Bank, Camden, Maine, Inc., 1941

This dime saver is manufactured by the American Bancservice Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bank was incorporated in 1875. The envelope verso reads "Packard's Lumber and Building Supplies, Camden, Maine."

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.006

Paul Revere's ride the fate of a nation was riding that night, The Paul Revere Trust Company, Boston, Mass., 1915

This Blue and Buff Booklet describes Paul Revere's ride and contains the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243052

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.007

Paul Revere, craftsman and merchant, The Paul Revere Trust Company, Boston, Mass., 1915

Revere's work as a gold and silversmith is described in this Blue and Buff Booklet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243055

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.008

Trade card for Blake, Howe & Co., bankers and dealers, No.4 corner of State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The firm deals in stock exchange at the corner of State Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243057

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.009

Special request payment ticket, Freeman's National Bank of Boston, Boston, Mass., undated

A form ticket for payments made to the Collection Department of the Freeman's National Bank of Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243059

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.010

Trade card for the Five Cents Savings Bank, corner Washington and Essex Streets, Salem, Mass., January 6, 1880

The interest terms are described on the front of the card. The card verso lists the bank's assets and liabilities.

Date: 1880-01-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243060

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.011

Trade card for State Street Trust Company, Massachusetts Avenue Branch, corner Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Massachusetts Avenue Branch of the State Street Trust Company is shown in this image. The card verso lists the Copley Square Branch and the Main Office on State Street. The bank offers safe deposit and storage vaults, interest on accounts over $300 and welcomes small accounts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243061

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.012

Brochure for the Camden National Bank, Camden, Maine, June 30, 1951

The inside of the brochure contains a Condensed Statement of Condition at the close of business for June 30, 1951. The back of the brochure lists officers and directors and has handwritten notes on some of the individuals.

Date: 1951-06-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243064

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.013

Blank check for The Merchants National Bank, 28 State Street, Boston, Mass., 191?

The middle of the check has an image of the bank.

Date: 191?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.014

Return of the colors, Home Savings Bank of Boston, Tremont at School Street, Boston, Mass., 1937

The pamphlet contains an article, from the Boston Daily Advertiser, December 23, 1865, describing the return of the Massachusetts regiments and batteries to Boston. The bank used this event as the basis for its 1938 calendar. The bank location is given as diagonally across from King's Chapel.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243068

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.015

Glimpse of Tremont Street, Home Savings Bank of Boston, Tremont at School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A short history of Tremont Street describing landmarks from Park Street to Beacon Street. It covers Park Street Church, the Old Granary Burying Ground and Tremont House. Tremont Street images were used in the Bank's 1937 calendar.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.016

Trade card for the Five Cents Savings Bank, corner Washington and Essex Streets, Salem, Mass., January 6, 1880

Under the dog image the bank hours are given with assets and liabilities listed on the card verso.

Date: 1880-01-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243072

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.017

Brochure for The Merrill Trust Company, Bangor, Maine, December 30, 1950

The inside of the brochure lists assets, liabilities, officers, managers and directors. The locations of other Maine branches are listed on the brochure verso.

Date: 1950-12-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243073

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.018

Boston Five Cents Savings Bank, 30 School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A pass book holder listing the Bank locations and the availability of deposit slips and return envelopes. The holder verso has a clock image and the words "Time to save" and "Banking by mail saves time."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.019

Advertisement for The New-England Trust Company, 41 Devonshire Street, corner of Water, Boston, Mass., December 4, 1872

An advertisement from "Old and new," February 1873 soliciting the public for deposits.

Date: 1872-12-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.020

Kidder, Peabody & Co., bankers, No. 40 State Street and Munroe & Co., American bankers, No.114 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., 1873

Advertisements for Boston banks with connections in London and Paris published in "Old and new," February 1873.

Date: 1873

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.01.021

Letterhead for The Howard National Bank of Boston, 19 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 9, 1889

The Howard National Bank building is shown in the image.

Date: 1889-01-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.02.001

State Bank promissory note, Boston, Mass., dated February 24, 1814

A woodcut image of the bank, with an eagle at the top, illustrates this State Bank promissory note.

Date: 1814-02-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.03.02.002

Trade card for Tenant Ejectment Co., 7 City Square, Charlestown, Mass., undated

The card reads "Tenants ejected at shortest notice."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.04.01.001

Trade card for Jacob Todd, government claim agent, No.59 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has "Refers to" and lists five individuals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.04.01.002

Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, first class goods from all parts of the world at retail, 501 Washington Street, 55 Temple Place and 5 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Zinn deals in glassware, china, stationery, baskets, toilet articles and "rich fancy goods" according to the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.001

Trade card for Olivotti Bros., manufacturer and importer, No.145 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Olivotti deals in mosaics, jewelry, Venetian glass and lace, vases, coins and photographs. He has offices in Saratoga, New York and Rome and Venice, Italy. There are two duplicate cards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.002

Trade card for Raboteau & Moses, sponges and chamois skins, 58 Maiden Lane near William Street, New York, New York, undated

The name "Sam Ingersoll" is on the lower left corner of the importers' card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243099

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.003

Trade card for S. Oppenheimer & Co., Turkey and domestic sponges, No.96 Pearl Street, New York, New York, undated

Oppenheimer has offices in Chicago and Hamburg, Germany according to the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.004

Business card for Carrie M. Blood, Ye Colonial Shop, Groton, Mass., udated

The title "Miss" is hand printed on the card in front of Carrie M. Blood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.007

Business card for Weiner's Antique Shop, 22 Beacon St. cor. Park St., Boston, Mass., undated

The illustration is captioned "opp. State House." The shop's warehouse is located at 356 Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The bottom of the card reads "Member: Appraiser's Association of America." The business address includes the zipcode 02108.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.008

Trade card for Fowler House Antique Shop, 166 High Street, Danvers, Mass., undated

The card reads "Open the year round, Old glass, small antiques, handicrafts, etc." In the lower right corner of the card the names C.H. & Ada Danforth are printed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.009

Trade card for The Antique Shop, 682 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

The card announces a change of location for The Antique Shop in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The name "S.E.H. Saffora" is below the shop name.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241879

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.010

Business card for C. Willard Loud, Collector of Antiques, 93 Stratford Road, Melrose, Mass., undated

A decorated clock illustration is on the left side of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241882

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.011

Business card for H.L. Shaw, antiques, 398 Main St., Laconia, New Hampshire, R.F.D., Kennebunkport, Maine, undated

This antiques business has two locations in different states.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241883

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.012

Antiques of historic interest, Hill Jewelry Company, Northeast Harbor, Maine, undated

The front cover reads "One of the largest stocks in New England. A notable collection of more than 300 clocks made by the old masters."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241884

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.001

Trade card for Ship's Bell Antique Shop, 91 Converse Ave., Malden, Mass., Bank Street, Harwich, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "1790 House." The names at the bottom of the card are Alice L. Hirtle and Eleanor L. Hirtle. The inside of the card has a map for the Harwich address and the statement "Weekly and overnight accomodations."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.002

Business card for G. Westerling Antiques, Plymouth Highway, Route 3, North Pembroke, Mass., undated

The card has a ship's anchor illustration on the left side.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.003

Business card for The Schoodic View Barn Antiques, U.S. Route 1, Hancock, Maine, 88 Brook Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

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 New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The business specializes in antiq...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.004

Trade card for Melrose Antique Shop, corner Main & Emerson Streets, Melrose, Mass., undated

The phrase on the card reads "A Good Place to Buy and Sell Antiques."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.005

Trade card for Robersons of Knightsbridge, decorations & antiques, London, U.K., undated

The color illustration shows a room with a decorated ceiling, fireplace and furniture.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.006

Business card for Goulding's Antique Shop, South Sudbury, Mass., undated

Goulding's Antique Shop deals in antique furniture, china, pewter, glassware and ironwork. The name Leonard P. Goulding is in the upper right corner.The card verso has an image of the shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.007

Business card for N.S. Hill, repairer and restorer, 8-9 Hamilton Place opp. Park St. Church over the Ambassador, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso shows before and after images of a restored bowl.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241898

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.008

Business card for Ye Colonial Shop, Groton, Mass., undated

The card has "Gifts" and "Antiques" below the shop name. The name in the lower left corner is Carrie M. Blood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241899

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.009

Trade card for The Parson's Hobby, antiques at Squirre Adams Tavern, Route 126 & Main Street, West Medway, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Tristan Paul and Mildred Pysell Knight announce the opening of their summer shop." The Squire Levi Adams Tavern is described as a former Stage & Tavern stop on the "Old Hartford Road," now Main Street in West Medway, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241916

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.010

Trade card for Sypher & Co., antiques, 739 & 741 Broadway, New York, undated

This company deals in furniture, bronzes, porcelains and silver ware, The business was established in 1821 and is the successor to D. Marley. The storage warehouse is located at 1354 Broadway.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.011

Advertisement for Boylston Art Galleries, antique and artistic furniture, 292 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This advertisement is taken from a Hollis Street Theatre Program. The business deals in old english furniture, old china, silver and paintings. The business is near Arlington Street. The ad on the verso is for Sunshine Afternoon Tea Biscuits available from Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company in Boston, Mas...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241918

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.012

No. 85 Chestnut Street, antiques, Boston, Mass., undated

The leaflet is a partial listing of antique items, with photographs, purchased in Europe by Mr. Amos A. Lawrence and available for sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241919

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.02.013

Invitation for Boston Antiques Exposition, Mechanic's Bldg., Boston, Mass., Nov. 27-Dec.2, undated

The exposition is sponsored by the New England Antiques Association, Milton Babcock, Director. The top of the cards is stamped "Mary F. Hartnett, Long Meadow Inn, guests and antiques, Portsmouth, New Hampshire."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.03.001