Historic New England

Billhead for A. & E. Burton & Co., brushes and feather dusters, 21 Exchange Street, Boston, Mass., dated 187?

The billhead states "importers and manufacturers of Baker's patented October 5, 1875 bushes & feather dusters."

Date: 187?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242611

Ref. Code: EP001.01.014.01.02.003

Billhead for Bowker, Torrey & Co., marble workers, corner Portland and Chardon Streets, Boston, Mass., dated September 18, 1868

The company imports and deals in foreign and American marble. The business premises can be seen in the image.

Date: 1868-09-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.001

Billhead for William W. Arnold & Son, windows, doors, No. 131 High Street corner of Dean Street, Providence, Rhode Island, dated July 25, 1859

The dealer handles windows, doors, frames, sashes, blinds, paints, oils, varnishes and window glass. Arnold & Son is located near the High Street Church.

Date: 1859-07-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242613

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.002

Advertisement for Hardy & Company, doors, windows, blinds, weights, cord, 173 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Hardy & Company is located near the Boston & Maine Railroad Station. On the verso is an advertisement for James W. Vinal & Company who deals in builders' hardware, machinists' tools and cutlery and general hardware. Vinal is located at 6,7 and 8 Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242614

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.003

Billhead for Prelet F. Conant, builder's supplies, 12 Second Street, Fall River, Mass., dated November 27, 1872

Conant deals in carpenters' tools, farm implements, painters' supplies, hardware and cutlery.

Date: 1872-11-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242615

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.004

Billhead for J.H.G. Robinson, builder, West Street, Braintree, Mass., dated January 20, 1898

Robinson provides plans and estimates for building projects.

Date: 1898-01-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242616

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.005

Billhead for Henry Jones, builders' hardware, 26 Exchange Street and 26 Wilson's Lane, Boston, Mass., dated November 8, 1860

The business sells wholesale or retail to dealers, builders and carpenters.

Date: 1860-11-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242617

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.006

Billhead for M.C. Warren & Co., builders & general hardware, No. 9 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., dated September 6, 1905

On the building image it has "hardware and mechanics tools" over the doorway. The business was established in 1841.

Date: 1905-09-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242618

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.007

Billhead for Clemence & Searles, Dr., builders finish and fine cabinet work, 72 to 86 Central Street, Worcester, Mass., dated January 24, 1898

The factory in the image has "Planing and Moulding Mill" across it.

Date: 1898-01-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242619

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.008

Billhead for Job F. Bailey, building supplies, 20 Kneeland Street and 8 Plymouth Place, Boston, Mass., dated May 24, 1873

Mr. Bailey deals in doors, blinds, sashes, glass, balusters, blind hinges, fasts and glazed sashes.

Date: 1873-05-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242620

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.009

Billhead for P. Galligan & Co., sand and gravel, Foundry Street, corner of Dorchester Avenue, Boston, Mass., dated March 24, 1877

Galligan is a contractor and dealer in "sand for building purposes and gravel for paving, grading and filling."

Date: 1877-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242621

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.010

Bird's American Ready Wall Board, Bird & Son, East Walpole, Mass., undated

The leaflet describes the features of American Ready Wall Board available at Downes Lumber Company, 470 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.001

USG Sheetrock, the fireproof wallboard, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The leaflet defines sheetrock, its uses and instructions for how to apply it. The product is available from Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.002

Trade card for Thomas Hoey, wrought iron columns, location unknown, undated

The inside of the card describes wrought iron columns in different measurements and weights. The card verso has "coils and sketch work a specialty."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242624

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.003

Putting new life into old rooms, The Beaver Board Companies, Buffalo, New York, 1921

The leaflet describes the uses of Beaver Board in homes and offices. The product is sold through Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242625

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.004

Find these useful new rooms in your attic, The Beaver Board Companies, Buffalo, New York, 1921

Storage, attic and room enhancements can be attained through the use of Beaver Board. The local dealer for Beaver Board is Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242626

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.005

Mark that insures the result, The Beaver Board Companies, Buffalo, New York, 1920

The leaflet opens to a pop-up figure telling the reader to be sure of the trade mark for Beaver Board results. Printed on the leaflet verso is Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242627

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.006

Trade card for O.P. Sawtelle, hardware, No. 49 West Market Square, Bangor, Maine, undated

Sawtelle carries foreign and domestic hardware, sash, doors, blinds, glass, paints, oils, powder and shot.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242628

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.001

Trade card for Flint & Tufts, lumber merchants, No. 6 Central Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This lumber dealer is located on Central Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.002

Trade card for Fuller & Dana, iron and steel, 54 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is an agent for Naylor & Company's cast steel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242630

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.003

Trade card for John Power, manufacturer of corks, No. 8 Charlestown Street, Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass., undated

John Power deals in cork soles, tin foil, metallic capsules, wooden bungs, cork presses and cork pullers. The bottom of the card reads "Bell's telephonic system connected with this establishment."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242632

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.004

Trade card for Daniels & Company, hardware, iron, steel, No.1 Patten Block, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The hardware store carries agricultural implements, seeds, pumps, mechanics' tools, cutlery, cordage and other items. Daniels is the successor to Daniels, Forsaith & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.005

Trade card for Reed & Jackson's patent combined smoke & ventilating chimney, 15 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has an image of the chimney.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242634

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.006

Trade card for Carl S. Nielson, mason and builder, No.35 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass. and 166 Ferry Street, corner of Broadway, Everett, Mass., undated

Nielsen maintains two offices, one in Boston and one in Everett, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242635

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.007

Trade card for The Peet Valve Co., valves & gates, 49 Kingston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Peet's valves and gates are for steam, water and gas. "Removed to 152 Hampden St." is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242636

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.008

Trade card for Dingley & Brother, hardware, bar iron and steel, No.16 Water Street, Gardiner, Maine, undated

The hardware store carries blacksmiths' coal, crockery, china, paints and carriage and harness trimmings. The business is the successor to J.B. Dingley.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.009

Circular for Bank Note Paper, Thomas Amies & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The circular contains testimonials from bank officials on the Amies & Sons currency paper.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.02.01.010

Inauguration of Franklin statue ribbon, Boston, Mass., September 17, 1856

The ribbon shows a portrait of Benjamin Franklin for the statue dedication in 1856.

Date: 1856-09-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.03.01.001

Receipt for C.F. Greely's Marble Works, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated September 22, 1866

Greely manufactures monuments, grave stones and counter and table tops.

Date: 1866-09-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.03.01.002

Receipt for Moss & Dow, Hampton, dated July 1, 1867

Moss & Dow performed work around a monument in a cemetary.

Date: 1867-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.03.01.003

Receipt for Martin & Harmon, Boston, Mass., August 7, 1866

The receipt is for three marble flats.

Date: 1866-08-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.03.01.004

Billhead for E. Camfill & Son, Dr., statuary and monumental work, Forest Hills, Mass., January 1, 1879

The business designs and manufactures cemetary work in marble, granite or freestone.

Date: 1879-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.009.03.01.005

Billhead for The Sprague & Hathaway Co., portrait artists and solar printers, West Somerville, Mass., dated September 23, 1896

Sprague & Hathaway manufacture and export picture frames, easels, mats and novelties.

Date: 1896-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.01.001

Billhead for Wadsworth Bros. & Howland, painters' supplies and artists' materials, 84 Washington & 46 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass., September 25, 1882

The company manufactures varnishes and japans. There is an illustration of the business to the left on the billhead.

Date: 1882-09-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.01.002

Billhead for The Sprague & Hathaway Co., portrait artists and solar printers, West Somerville, Mass., May 10, 1895

Sprague & Hathaway claim to be "the largest establishment in this line in the world" according to the billhead.

Date: 1895-05-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.01.003

Envelope containing French Gold Leaf Bronze sample, Asahel Wheeler, dealer, No. 145 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The envelope contains a sample of French Gold Leaf Bronze wrapped in a folded sheet of paper. Wheeler is a dealer in bronze powders, metal leaf, colored foil papers and fine colors for decorative purposes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.02.001

Advertisement for N.D. Cotton, drawing materials and stationery, 272 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Figures stand around easels in the process of drawing with artists' materials strewn on the floor.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.010.01.02.002

Trade card for H. Kendall, auctioneer and appraiser, 343 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

An image of Edgar Allan Poe is used to illustrate this trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.011.01.01.002

Billhead for F.J. Sheldon, Dr., auctioneer and appraiser, 127 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, dated April 6, 1889

The billhead provides details on sale days and times.

Date: 1889-04-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.011.01.01.003

Trade card for The Moore Air-Tight Barrel Closer Company, Peabody, Mass., ca. 1891

The card verso describes the features of the Patent Air-Tight Barrel Closer for packing, shipping and as a garbage receptacle.

Date: ca. 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.01.001

Letterhead for B.& A.D. Fessenden, cooperage and lumber, Townsend, Mass., dated May 19, 1893

Fessenden manufactures cooperage, lumber, fish pails and kits, pickle, lard, syrup and fish packages.

Date: 1893-05-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.01.002

Trade card for Little & Porter, splint and ratan baskets, Andover, Connecticut, undated

The business is a successor to N.P. Little.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242532

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.001

Trade card for Frank E. Fitts Mfg. and Supply Co., barrels, 88 Purchase St., Boston, Mass., undated

The Fitts Company supplies extra iron bottom, double rim and ash barrels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242533

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.002

Business card for Fred Theise Manufacturing Co., baskets, 174-176 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card states that fancy fruit and gift baskets are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242534

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.003

Sidney Gage & Co. baskets, Bellows Falls, Vermont, undated

Photographs of the basket product line manufactured by Gage & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242535

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.004

Trade card for Benton & Co., patent folding paper boxes, 317 to 325 Congress Ave., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

Benton provides lithographed boxes for all types of manufactured products. The card verso provides samples of their work.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242536

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.005

Letterhead for F.W. Bird & Son, roofings and boxes, East Walpole, Mass., undated

Bird manufactures insulating waterproof roofings and paper boxes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242537

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.006

Trade card for Frank K. Bailey, second hand barrels, No. 170 Maple Avenue, Barre, Vermont, undated

Dealer Bailey handles junk and hard wood ashes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.007

Trade card for Otis Allen & Son, filling boxes, Lowell, Mass., April 1890

The dealer warns customers to beware of product imitators. The right side of the card has a calendar for April 1890.

Date: 1890-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.008

Billhead for C.H. Stephenson, barrels, 27 Farrar St., Lynn, Mass., dated May 7, 1910

The billhead images show foot bath attachments for bathtubs. The items purchased are Stephenson Spiral Ribbed Ash Barrels.

Date: 1910-05-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242540

Ref. Code: EP001.01.012.01.02.009

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