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Billhead for James Dooling, Dr., caterer and confectioner, 11 & 13 Temple Place and 1447 & 1449 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1880s

Dooling will provide china, silver, glassware and competent waiters.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249467

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.026

Handbill for Walter Baker & Co's Manufactory, chocolate, cocoa and broma preparations, Dorchester, Mass., undated

The Company received prizes at the Paris Exposition in 1867 and the German Exposition in 1873.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249468

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.027

Advertisement for Chocolates of Wirth, Wirth, Boston, Mass., 1923

The item is intended to stand up in a window display by using the built-in prop. The verso reads "Used in a Dorchester shop window display, 1923."

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249505

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.028

Trade card for Thurbers' Deep Sea Mess Mackerel and Deep Sea Cod, H.K.& F.B. Thurber & Co., location unknown, undated

The card verso urges customers to ask their grocers for the mackerel and cod.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.001

Trade card for Charles H. North & Co., packers and curers of pork, beef, lard, hams, bacon, office, 27 & 29 Faneuil Hall Market, store, 33 & 34 North Market Street, Boston, Mass. and Medford Street, Somerville, Mass., undated

The slaughtering, curing and packing house on Medford Street in Somerville can be seen in the verso image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.002

Billhead for L.M. Palmer & Co., packers and wholesale dealers in flour, beef, pork, lard, hams, butter, cheese, Nos. 9 & 11 State and 4 & 6 Exchange Streets, Albany, New York, 1870s

Palmer was established in 1842 and is the successor to Crook, Palmer & Company.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.003

Billhead for Francis A. Fales, pork packer and dealer in hams, shoulders, smoked beef, lard, butter, cheese, eggs, fish, 147 River Street, Troy, New York, dated March 27, 1875

Fales is also a commission merchant and a wholesale dealer in provisions, flour and grass seeds.

Date: 1875-03-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.004

Billhead for Boston Beef Packing Co., slaughterers & packers of beef, 187 Congress Street, Boston, Mass. and 15 Front Street, New York, New York, undated

The Company carries beef, tongue and green turtle packed in cans.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.005

Billhead for Potter & Wrightington, fish & canned goods, 197 Atlantic Ave, 118 to 128 Commerce Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 9, 1884

The billhead describes the medals won by the Company at local and international expositions.

Date: 1884-08-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.02.006

Trade card for Foster's Pure Soft Candies, 244 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Children use a large hat as a beach umbrella at the seashore.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249513

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.001

Trade card for Aunt Abbie's Caramels, Fruit Candies and Old Fashion Molasses Candy, No. 574 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This trade card imagery employs racial stereotypes. 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 ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.002

Come inside and see how fine chocolates are made, Miller & Hollis Inc., 65 Beverly Street, Boston, Mass., 1940s

Captioned photographs demonstrate the making of different types of candy. The value of candy to the war effort is described on the brochure verso. There is an advertisement urging people to buy United States war bonds and stamps.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249515

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.003

Billhead for P.B. Putney, confectionery, fruit and fancy goods, 159 and 161 Elm Street, Merchants' Exchange, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated December 22, 1873

Putney is a wholesale and retail dealer in the Merchants' Exchange in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1873-12-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.004

Billhead for Kibbe Brothers and Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in confectionery, 33, 37 1/2, 39 & 41 Harrison Avenure, Springfield, Mass., dated May 28, 1892

Kibbe also deals in cigars. Bottled lime fruit tablets are shown in the image.

Date: 1892-05-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.005

Billhead for B.H. Douglass & Sons, manufacturers of extra fine specialties in confectionery, New Haven, Connecticut, dated February 18, 1890

The billhead image shows a container of Capsicum Cough Drops made by the Company.

Date: 1890-02-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.006

Billhead for the Arbuckle Company, manufacturing confectioners, corner of Maple & Champlain Streets, Burlington, Vermont, dated May 2, 1902

Arbuckle is a jobber of cigars, crackers, cookies and nuts.

Date: 1902-05-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.007

Billhead for the Arbuckle Company, manufacturing confectioners, corner of Maple & Champlain Streets, Burlington, Vermont, dated May 30, 1902

The Arbuckle Company building is seen in the image.

Date: 1902-05-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.008

Billhead for Kibbe Brothers Co., manufacturers & wholesale dealers in confectionery, 33-51 Harrison Avenue, Springfield, Mass., dated Juy 11, 1914

Kibbe was established in 1843 and incorporated in 1892.

Date: 1914-07-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.009

Trade card for John H. Ryder, dealer in choice family groceries, 2935 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Coal and wood at wharf prices." The card verso reads "Good butter 30 cts. LB. at Ryder's 2935 Washington Street Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.001

Trade card for Saint Joachim, 329 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Merry Christmas once again."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.002

Business card for Delbert L. Lord, S.S. Pierce Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Mr. Delbert L. Lord represents the S.S. Pierce Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.003

Trade card for John C. Fernald & Co., West India goods and family groceries, 458 Washington Street, Liberty Tree Block, Boston, Mass., undated

Fernald is the sole agent for N. Davis' Combination Best Coffees.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.004

Trade card for W.A. Emery, dealer in provisions, fruit and vegetables of all kinds, 30 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Emery carries Faneuil Hall Market supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.005

David Smith, commission merchant, groceries, No. 136 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Mass., undated

Smith is a wholesale and retail dealer in fresh, dry and pickled fish and other food items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.006

Trade card for W.A. Gardner & Co., groceries and crockery, mixed paints, lead and oil, Bank Block, Tilton, New Hampshire, 1899

The card has "1887" and "1899" in the upper corners.

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.007

Trade card for Henry A. Brown, butter, cheese and eggs, No. 87 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., undated

A female figure, dressed in costume, dances in this image. The lower right corner of the card is captioned "England."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.008

Billhead for T.P. Lerned, dealers in coal and wood, junction Broadway and Main Street, near the Bridge, Cambridgeport, Mass. and 17 Doane Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1858

The billhead has "& Co." and the name of an associate crossed out.

Date: 1858-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249746

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.012

Billhead for Thomas & Co., hard and soft coal, wood, wharf, 548 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 18, 1880

Thomas is the successor to Bullard, Thomas & Company.

Date: 1880-10-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249747

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.013

Billhead for J. Ellery Piper & Co., coal, wood, lime, sand, Newark-Rosendale Cement, bricks, plaster, hair, 476 & 478 Atlantic Avenue, near foot of Pearl Street and 564 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 4, 1881

The Company deals in building materials as well as fuel.

Date: 1881-03-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249748

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.014

Billhead for J.W. Parmenter & Co., hard and soft coal, wood, laths, lime, brick, hair, cement, Waltham, Mass., dated September 19, 1861

One figure carries a bundle of wood in the image.

Date: 1861-09-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249749

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.015

Billhead for J.W. Parmenter & Co., hard and soft coal, wood, laths, lime, brick, hair, cement, Waltham, Mass., dated May 18, 1861

Parmenter operates on cash terms in his business.

Date: 1861-05-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249750

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.016

Handbill for Chase's Coal Hole Protector, Chase Brothers, No. 383 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 11, 1855

Chase Brothers is advertising their coal hole protector now required by the Boston Board of Aldermen.

Date: 1855-10-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249751

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.017

Billhead for J.B. Young, hard & soft coal and wood for family use, office, 78 Warren Street, junction of Harrison Ave, wharf, Federal Street, Boston Highlands, Mass., dated May 26, 1879

Young has a wharf address and an office address in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1879-05-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249752

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.01.018

Needle case, Godfrey Coal Co., coal or coke, Milton, Mass., undated

The item is a needle holder with three needles. The Company advertises prompt delivery of hard, medium, free anthracite coal. The service department will advise on the grade to be purchased. The card is in the shape of a coal hod.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249753

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.001

Bon Ton needle case, George L. Gage, coal and wood, prepared wood kindlings, 594 Essex Street, 138 West Street, Lawrence, Mass., 1897

The item is a needle case compliments of George L. Gage. There is a complete set of needles and an 1897 calendar.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249754

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.002

Billhead for Horatio Wellington & Co., dealers in coal and wood, lime, hair, cement and plaster, East Cambridge and 11 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 5, 1872

Wellington is the successor to Wellington Brothers.

Date: 1872-08-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249755

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.003

Billhead for Rufus Mosman, dealer in all kinds of hard and soft coal for grates and Smiths' use, corner of Cross and Fulton Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 18, 1845

Rufus Mosman is located at the corner of Cross and Fulton Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1845-01-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249759

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.004

Billhead for Bangs & Horton, coal agents, 16 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

Bangs & Horton are agents for the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company, the Maryland Coal Company and the Despard Gas Coal Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249762

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.005

Billhead for Griggs & Forbes, dealers in coal and wood, wharf, Causeway Street near Charlestown Bridge, office, No. 20 State Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 15, 1845

Griggs & Forbes have a wharf address and an office address in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1845-10-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249766

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.006

Billhead for C.D. Wild & Son, wood, coal, hay, box and bundle wood, drain pipe, No. 3 Canal, near Cambridge Street, opposite Sullivan Square, Boston, Mass., dated July 8, 1875

Wild is an agent for the Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Andover, Massachsuetts.

Date: 1875-07-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249773

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.007

Unitarian Church (not episcopal) now a private residence (1969), Manchester, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the front of the Unitarian Church in Manchester, Massachusetts. In 1969, this building was in use as a private residence. From the Boston Post Card Company, collection made 1905-1912.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 249778

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0040.002

Receipt for Cambridge Gas-Light Company, Dr., Hiton Block, 424 Harvard Street, Cambridge, Mass., dated October 1, 1886

The verso describes the gas rates and the stores where payments can be made.

Date: 1886-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249775

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.02.01.001

Billhead for Ilsley Brothers, funeral and furnishing undertakers, corner Federal and Temple Streets, Portland, Maine, undated

Ilsley deals in black walnut, white wood, pine and metallic coffins and caskets.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249781

Ref. Code: EP001.01.048.01.01.002

Trade card for the Boston Furnace Co., furnaces, ranges & ventilation, tin and sheet iron work, No. 6 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Estimates furnished on all kinds of heating and ventilating."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249783

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.01.001

Trade card for Edward P. Brock & Co., Ford's Steam Specialties, 104 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Brock Company deals in Ford's Steam Specialties, asbestos goods, Paroid Roofing and Parine Roofing Paint. The card verso lists the items manufactured by Ford.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249784

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.01.002

Trade card for the Royal Steam Heater Co., Royal Boilers, steam supplies, steam and hot water heating, Gardner, Mass., undated

Steam supplies are carried by the Royal Steam Heater Company in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249787

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.01.003

Trade card for Frank O. Houghton Company, steam, gas and water piping, 93 and 95 Foster Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The Houghton Company is a contractor for steam and hot water heating.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249789

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.01.004

Advertisement for The Magee Furnace Co., furnaces, ranges and stoves, 36, 38 Union Street, 21 Friend Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Magee products are listed and a descriptive circular can be requested.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249792

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.01.005

Town Railway Station and Harbor, Birdseye View from Spy Rock, Manchester by the Sea, Mass., undated

A bird's eye view with a railroad in the foreground and the harbor in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 249795

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0180.002

Advertisement for Ballou & Co., furnaces, No. 112 Portland near Chardon Street, Boston, Mass., May 2, 1868

The image shows Walter Bryent's Patent Furnace for churches, school houses, stores and private residences. The advertisement is from the "Boston Journal" May 2, 1868.

Date: 1868-05-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249794

Ref. Code: EP001.01.049.01.01.006