Historic New England

Trade card for Moses Darrow, coal and wood, No.65 Water Street, New London, Connecticut, undated

Darrow deals in coal, wood, flagging stone, brick, lime, cement, calcined plaster, drain tiles, fish pumice and hay.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.008

Trade card for Chas. W. Spurr, Spurr's Patent Combined Wood and Paper Veneers, Hangings and Marqueteries, 522 Harrison Avenue & 3 Randolph Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso is a sample of white wood with two tied ribbons for decoration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.009

M.C. Warren & Co. bronze goods, builders' hardware and carpenters' tools, No. 9 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., June 20, 1888

The leaflet is a price list for the nails carried by this dealer. The front cover calls attention to the new Percha steel nails made by the Tremont Nail Company.

Date: 1888-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242683

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.010

Trade card for W.R. Kinsman, fine monumental work, 6 to 10 Edison Street, corner Willow, Rutland, Vermont, undated

Kinsman manufactures and deals in native and foreign marble and granite.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242684

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.011

Mutual Marble Co., Brandon, Vermont, 1885

This 1885 price list for Brandon Italian and Blue Marble is only for the trade.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242685

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.012

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso has a photograph of the Tile Works with three individuals in the foreground.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242686

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.013

Trade card for Barney's Studios, hand decorated wood products, 26 Crosby Street, Portland 5, Maine, undated

This artist's studio specializes in decorations on wood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.014

Billhead for J. Hodge, moldings, brackets, sash, and blinds, Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated August 30, 1894

Hodge can perform wood turning and scroll sawing of every description. The shop is opposite the Freight Depot.

Date: 1894-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242715

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.015

Circular for Victor Wrought Iron Door Hanger and Rail, location unknown, undated

The circular describes the Victor Door Hanger and Rail, patented on July 17, 1883.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242716

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.016

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso has an image of three employees in front of the work place.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242826

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.001

Common brick in historical and modern American architecture,The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, 121 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The booklet contains images of houses and buildings using brick as a building material.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.002

Trade card for Dahlborg, Hayes, Machado & Co., architectural modelling, 199 East Dedham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The company works in plaster, cement and artifical marble. The card verso contains a list of references. The business moved from Hanover Street to East Dedham Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.003

Trade card for Boyce Brothers, Patent Commode Dressing Case, 739 Washington Street, corner Dix Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Boyce Brothers manufactures a combined commode and bureau in all styles and sizes. "Helen Mar, Inventor and Patentee" is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.004

Trade card for The Brockton Shutter Worker Co., Stoughton, Mass., undated

The company manufactures a device for opening and closing blinds from the inside of the house.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.005

Trade card for W.R. Kinsman, fine monumental work, 6 to 10 Edson Street, corner Willow, Rutland, Vermont, undated

Kinsman will work in any part of the country on marble and granite projects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.006

Trade card for Keighley Metal Ceiling and Roofing Co., 514-516 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Keighley manufactures improved lap joint and patent lock joint metal ceilings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.007

Trade card for Stearns & Waterman Co., tiles, 1 Washington Street, corner Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Stearns is a manufacturer, importer and contractor for tile and fireplace work. It also deals in "Wills-ite Sanitary Flooring."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.008

Trade card for Eastern Terra-Cotta, Brick & Tile Co., 423 Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

A telephone number is given for this business in the upper left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242834

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.009

Trade card for Rutland Fire Clay Co., miners, manufacturers, jobbers, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The company deals in fire clay, fire brick, cement, marble dust and sewer pipes. Stamped acrosss the front of the card it reads "Rutland Flexible Asbestos Wall Plaster."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242835

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.010

Trade card for Crooker Mantel & Tile Co. 230-232 Weybosset Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Crooker does floors, wood work, gas and electric fixtures, metal ceilings and bath room fittings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.011

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso shows three men in front of the materials needed for the Tile Works.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.012

Billhead for P. & G.M. Williams, hardware, tools, iron, steel, 13 State Street, 13 State Street, New London, Connecticut, dated February 15, 1890

A hardware store carrying railroad and machinists supplies and paint. The billhead states "Proprietors of the New London Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store."

Date: 1890-02-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242838

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.013

Business card for Johnson Lumber Co., Inc., Turner Street Extension, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Johnson deals in wholesale building materials and maintenance supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.014

Business card for Louis S. Kline & Sons, ladders, staging, specialties, 53 Chatham Street, East Lynn, Mass., undated

The business deals in ladders and staging equipment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.015

Trade card for Tenney & Searle, hardware, paints, oils, glass, lime, Orange, Mass., undated

Tenney & Searle handles Ray Hubbell's ornamental metal corners for oil cloths.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.016

Best roofing at the lowest possible prices, Webber Lumber & Supply Co., Thompson Street, Fitchburg, Mass., 1924

The brochure contains descriptions and prices for the roofing and garage doors carried by Webber Lumber.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.017

Trade card for Briggs & Richards, publishers, booksellers and stationers, No. 456 Washington corner of Essex Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures picture frames and deals in engravings, fancy goods, school and blank books.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242585

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.005

Trade card for Francis H. Coffin, bookseller, Old No.120 Middle Street, Portland, Maine, 1874

The image caption, on the verso, reads "Christmas gift to the children." The top of the verso reads "Merry Christmas, 1874, Happy New Year, 1875." The bookseller is located under the Falmouth Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242586

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.006

Trade card for The Knockabout Club in the woods, Estes & Lauriat, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes "The Knockabout Club in the woods" title and also titles in the Zig-zag series.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.007

Trade card for Frank Rivers, dealer in medical, surgical and scientific books and periodicals, 28 School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The dealer manages the subscription department for Wm. Wood and Company's medical works, described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242588

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.008

Trade card for Zig-zag journeys in Europe, Estes & Lauriat, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists and describes other titles in the Zig-zag series.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242589

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.009

Trade card for Zig-zag journeys in classic lands, Estes & Lauriat, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes titles in the series.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242590

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.010

Trade card for The Barn Bookshop, 36 Joy St., Boston, Mass., undated

The shop handles rare books, maps and Christmas cards. The image is signed "Doris Burdick."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242591

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.011

Trade card for Ideal American Magazines, D. Lothrop & Co., 32 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The children's magazines listed on the front are "Wide awake," "The pansy," "Our little men and women," "Chautauqua young folks journal" and "Babyland." The card verso states that Bibles, books, albums and holiday cards are available at the business on Franklin Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242592

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.012

Trade card for Paine's Student's Store, 256 Washington Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

Paine's Student's Store was established in 1895.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242593

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.03.013

Trade card for Keith's Book-Store, Washburn Block, Main Street, Brockton, Mass., undated

The card advertises that a dollar will buy a copy of Horatio Alger's "The backwood's boy."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242594

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.001

Country town, a study of rural evolution, by Wilbert L. Anderson, W.B. Clarke Co., 20-28 Tremont Street and 30 Court Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The leaflet promotes "The country town" with review excerpts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242597

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.002

Trade card for Goodmans Bookstore, 7 & 9 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1886

The card verso has a calendar for 1886.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242598

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.003

Trade card for Frederick Stein Book-Mark, bookseller, blank book manufacturer, bookbinder, New London, Connecticut, undated

The bottom of the card reads "School books sold at the lowest prices."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242599

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.004

Trade card for Alfred Bartlett, 69 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has a poem signed "R.L.S."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242600

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.005

Trade card for Henry A. Young & Co., bookseller, 13 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes three titles containing dialogues, speeches, and entertainments for school recitals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242601

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.006

Volunteer, a monthly magazine devoted to the interests of the volunteer militia of New England, The Volunteer Publishing Co., 544 Main Street, Cambridge, Mass., undated

"The Volunteer" advertises itself as "the only military magazine in New England." The leaflet verso has a table of the advertising rates.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242602

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.04.007

Trade card for David Prouty & Co., dealers in agricultural implements, seeds, trees, 19, 20 & 22 North Market Street, Boston, Mass. ca. 1850

The business has a warehouse and seed store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.02.01.001

Trade card for J.J. Adams & Co., brushes, 99 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Adams manufactures and imports brushes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.01.001

Trade card for D. White & Son, brushes, 27 Exchange Street, Boston, Mass. and 9 Market Square, Portland, Maine, undated

White is a manufacturer and wholesale dealer in brushes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242605

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.01.002

Trade card for J.J. Adams & Co., brushes, 99 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

At his Boston address on Washington Street, J.J. Adams manufactures and imports brushes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242606

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.01.003

Advertisement for Adams' Brush Factory, 99 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1865

The image shows the John J. Adams business premises on Washington Street with pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242607

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.01.004

Billhead for John L. Whiting & Son Co., brushes, corner High & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated August 12, 1903

The brush manufactory is shows with horse drawn conveyances and a street car in the foreground.

Date: 1903-08-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.01.005

Trade card for H.B. Sawyer, brooms and brushes, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The Sawyer office and factory is located at the S.C. Forsaith & Company's machine shop in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242609

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.02.001

Billhead for Eagle Metallic Brush Co., 54 Chauncy Street, corner Bedford, Boston, Mass., 187?

A brush image can be seen in the background on this billhead.

Date: 187?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242610

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.02.002

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