The card is a blotter for your check book, courtesy of Fisk Tires. The image was created by Norman Rockwell for an ad campaign. The caption reads "Time to re-tire get a Fisk,"
Collection: Ephemera collection
GUSN: 270688
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.007
The advantages of taking the line are described on the envelope. There is time for passengers to have dinner at the Pemigewasset House in Plymouth.
Date: 1874-08
GUSN: 270689
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.008
The rates and services provided are described in the brochure. The Boston and suburban hotels served are listed.
GUSN: 270691
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.009
Train timetables are provided on the card verso.
GUSN: 270692
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.010
The business phone number is given at the top of the image.
GUSN: 270693
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.011
The garage will rent cars as well as providing taxi service to customers.
Date: ca. 1925
GUSN: 270694
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.012
The Hingham-Boston timetable for winter 1922 is provided on the card. Hingham fire alarm boxes are listed on the card verso.
Date: 1922
GUSN: 270695
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.013
The receipt is for the payment of union dues to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Date: 1902-1903
GUSN: 270696
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.014
The train timetable is described on the card verso.
Date: 1880
GUSN: 270697
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.015
The business has multiple stopping points in Boston.
GUSN: 270698
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.016
The design, construction and installation of wood bodies on automobiles is described.
Date: 1924
GUSN: 270699
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.017
The benefits and services of the Association are described in the circular.
GUSN: 270700
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.018
One of the Company trains is shown in the billhead image.
Date: 1800s
GUSN: 270701
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.019
A group of people stand next to the Seeing Boston Car in the image.
GUSN: 270702
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.020
The billhead involves a shipment of potatoes.
Date: 1882-11-13
GUSN: 270703
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.021
The features of Ford car models are described in the pamphlet.
Date: 1920s
GUSN: 270704
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.022
The care and operation of the Ford starting and lighting system is described in detail.
Date: 1919
GUSN: 270705
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.023
The business will set sidewalks and streets in addition to being a railroad contractor.
Date: 1880-11-25
GUSN: 270706
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.024
The item verso has an advertisement for the fast train from New York City to St. Louis.
GUSN: 270707
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.025
Capen paid a toll to the town of Dorchester for having a man and team on the road for one day.
Date: 1840-04-06
GUSN: 270708
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.026
1 receipt ; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
Date: 1885-03-11
GUSN: 270709
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.027
The ad describes the completion of 500 miles of the Union Pacific Railroad and looks for investors. The item is from the "Atlantic monthly advertiser."
Date: 1867-11-10
GUSN: 270710
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.028
The manufactured vehicles are shown in front of the factory buildings.
Date: 1832-1842
GUSN: 270711
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.029
The text at the bottom reads "Started in old place of business in 1832, Davenport & Bridges from 1839 to 1849."
Date: 1842-1857
GUSN: 270723
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.030
The event is sponsored by The Veteran Motor Car Club of America. The show will feature steam-gasoline and electric vehicles.
Date: 1948
GUSN: 270724
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.031
The ticket is good for passage between Unity and Thorndike, Maine.
GUSN: 270725
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.001
The running hours are listed between Boston and Nahant, Massachusetts.
GUSN: 270726
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.002
The Lady Woodsum travels on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire.
GUSN: 270727
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.003
The School has vehicles with dual controls and expert instructors.
GUSN: 270728
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.004
J.L. McMurray is the sales representative for the Company.
GUSN: 270729
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.005
The tag is in the shape of a Greyhound Scenicruiser.
GUSN: 270730
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.006
The stamps are done in colors of black, blue and red.
GUSN: 270731
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.007
The Belle of Newport "will run from the boats to the beach and Bellevue Avenue."
GUSN: 270732
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.008
Three children study a map showing the railroad routes in the card image. Passengers can contact C.I. Trowbridge at 322 Washington Street or M.E. Hervey, depot foot of Summer Street.
GUSN: 270733
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.009
The nursery rhyme "Mary had a little lamb" is used to advertise the Norwich Line.
GUSN: 270734
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.010
The Abbot Downing Company manufactured the Concord Coach.
Date: 1875
GUSN: 270735
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.011
The business carries Heavy Duty Peerless Trucks.
GUSN: 270736
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.012
Sanborn also makes traverse sleds, wheelbarrows and sleighs.
GUSN: 270737
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.013
A "Strangers' Guide" to area places of interest is shown on the card verso.
GUSN: 270738
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.014
The business is located in South Acworth, New Hampshire.
GUSN: 270739
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.015
The text reads "New England, the industrial and vacation land."
GUSN: 270740
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.016
The train runs from Bar Harbor to the Green Mountain, now Cadillac Mountain summit.
GUSN: 270741
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.017
The product is sold by Folger & Drummond, buggies, surreys, carriages, Amesbury, Massachusetts.
GUSN: 270742
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.018
The business was founded in 1879. The product is available at Raiche Motor Sales, 3 Crystal Avenue, Derry, New Hampshire.
Date: 1954
GUSN: 270765
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.019
The sixth annual cruise of the twin-screw steamship Arabic is advertised in detail for potential passengers.
Date: 1909
GUSN: 270768
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.020
Historic sites along the street railway lines are described in the pamphlet.
GUSN: 270769
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.021
The customer used the line to transport goods from Troy, New York to Arlington, Vermont.
Date: 1898-09-03
GUSN: 270770
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.022
The map shows the trolley lines throughout the New England states. Text on the cover reads "The Bay State Street Railway Co., 940 miles of lines in New England."
GUSN: 270771
Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.023
The image caption reads "The Glory That Was Greece." The business offers tours in Greece, Italy, France and other European locations.
Date: 1923
GUSN: 270772
Ref. Code: EP001.01.118.01.01.001
This folder of the Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection includes prints of Stebbins' negatives numbered 15815 - 15915.
Date: 1904-1905
Collection: Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection
GUSN: 276357
Ref. Code: PC047.02.4000