Historic New England

Trade card for John Bradley, medieval craftsman, metalworker, 559 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Bradley creates interior and exterior decorations for banks, churches, private and public buildings. The card verso lists firms and buildings where his work can be seen.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259474

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.009

Trade card for New England Brass Works, Sullivan & Robinson, 37 Pitts Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business will perform work for churches, stores, offices, banks and carriages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.010

Trade card for Smith & Lovett Co., builders' iron work, 125 to 129 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1813 and incorporated in 1899.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.011

Trade card for Harrington, Robinson & Co., rolled iron and steel, 272-276 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company deals in steel rails and railroad supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259477

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.012

Trade card for the Cunningham Iron Works, Charlestown and 83 Water Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Cunningham manufactures steam boilers, iron pipes and fittings. The business was established in 1852.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259478

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.013

Postcard of the A.J.H. Turner Iron Work, Isle au Haut, Maine, undated

An unidentified individual stands in front of the Turner Iron Work in Isle au Haut, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259479

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.014

Postcard of moose head andirons, A.J.H. Turner Iron Work, Isle au Haut, Maine, undated

The andirons in the image have a moose head for decoration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259480

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.015

Postcard of spiral andirons, A.J.H. Turner Iron Work, Isle au Haut, Maine, undated

The andirons in the image are decorated with a spiral design.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259481

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.016

Letterhead for the office of the South Boston Iron Company, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The business office is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259482

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.017

Trade card for New York Aluminum Bearing Metal, Sam'l Kidder, 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Kidder deals in Babbitt Metals and can handle large orders or contracts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259483

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.018

White bronze monuments and statuary, The Monumental Bronze Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut, undated

The advantages of using white bronze for monuments, statuary and art work is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259484

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.019

Trade card for Elm Refining Co., Inc., refiners of precious metals, Stamford, Connecticut, undated

The business is a refiner and assayer of gold, platinum, silver and materials containing a per cent of these metals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259487

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.020

Letterhead for Wetherell Brothers, steel, 21 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Wetherell Brothers serve as agents for steel from the La Belle Works in Pittsburgh and the Carlisle Works in Sheffield.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259488

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.021

Billhead for the Boston Machine Co., engineers and machinists, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The business manufactures steam engines, paper machinery, elevators and water works.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259489

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.022

Billhead for the Belcher Malleable Iron Co., Easton, Mass., dated January 21, 1899

The customer purchased seven pounds of castings from the Company.

Date: 1899-01-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.023

Billhead for the South Boston Iron Company, Dr., 57 Foundry Street, South Boston, Mass., 1800s

The South Boston Iron Company is located on Foundry Street in South Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259492

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.024

Billhead for Smith & Walker, silver and brass platers, opposite the depot, Concord, New Hampshire, dated December 1876

The business deals in carraige and harness trimmings, harness and patent leather and enamelled cloth.

Date: 1876-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259493

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.025

Handbill for Z. Hosmer & Co., steel agent, No. 33 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass., August 12, 1858

Hosmer, an agent for English and German manufacturers, has moved to a new location on Batterymarch between Milk and Broad Streets.

Date: 1858-08-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259494

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.026

Billhead for R.A. Blair, Dr., blacksmith, East Arlington, Vermont, dated September 2, 1892

Blair performs wagon ironing and general blacksmithing at his business.

Date: 1892-09-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259495

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.027

Billhead for R.A. Blair, Dr., blacksmith, East Arlington, Vermont, 1890s

Blair performs wagon ironing and general blacksmithing at his business.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.028

Billhead for Fitz, Dana & Co., metals, iron, steel, tin plates, 110 North Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 24, 1907

The business has local and long distance telephone service.

Date: 1907-09-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.029

Billhead for the Tremont Nail Co., Nos. 76 & 78 Pearl Street and 17 Hartford Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1898

The business manufactures soft steel ingots, slabs, plates, cut nails and spikes.

Date: 1898-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.030

Billhead for C.W. Walls & Co., Dr., architectural iron works, 44 Lagrange Street, Worcester, Mass., dated May 29, 1897

The business manufactures iron fronts, fire escapes, roofs, trusses, fences, railings, finials and crestings.

Date: 1897-05-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.031

Billhead for F.P. Lyons Iron Works, Lyons Steel Trailers, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated April 21, 1921

The business manufactures Lyons Steel Trailers in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1921-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.032

Letterhead for L.T. Pratt & Co., dealers in metals, No. 50 India Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 26, 1895

The Company smelting works is located at 412-418 Border Street, East Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1895-12-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.033

Letterhead for the Dover Stamping & Mfg. Co., manufacturers of tin and sheet steel ware, 385 Putnam Avenue, corner Pleasant Street, Cambridge, Mass., dated January 28, 1915

The letter introduces a new salesman who will cover Maine for the business.

Date: 1915-01-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.034

Billhead for H.R. Morse, Dr., whitener and colorer, No. 1 1/2 Stoddard Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 13, 1880

The business does masonry and whitewashing for customers.

Date: 1880-11-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.018

Billhead for Oliver Johnson & Co., importers and manufacturers of white lead & colors, office 19, warehouse, 13 & 15 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, dated September 8, 1876

Johnson also carries drugs, medicines, perfumery, soaps and toilet articles. The paint works is at the corner of Eddy and Elm Streets in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: 1876-09-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.019

Billhead for George Williams, Dr., house and sign painter, grainer and glazier, No. 3 Province Court, Boston, Mass., dated November 1, 1883

Williams is located at Province Court in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1883-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.020

Billhead for George Williams, Dr., house and sign painter, grainer and glazier, No. 3 Province Court, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1880

Williams is located at Province Court in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1880-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.021

Billhead for George Williams, Dr., house and sign painter, grainer and glazier, No. 3 Province Court, Boston, Mass., dated September 30, 1875

Williams is located at Province Court in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1875-09-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.022

Billhead for W.J. McPherson, house painter and decorator, 19 and 440 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 3, 1870

McPherson's office and workshops are located on Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870-01-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.023

Letterhead for G.S. Dalby & Co., painters, decorators and furnishers, Chestnut, corner of Washington Street, West Newton, Mass., dated November 5, 1891

Memorial windows are a specialty for the business which provides domestic and ecclesiastical stained glass. Dalby had been with W.J. McPherson in Boston.

Date: 1891-11-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.024

Trade card for C.W. Baker, coach and ornamental painter, Main Street, Nyack, New York, undated

Baker is located over A. Taylor's Carriage Factory. He will do house, sign and ship painting in addition to carriage painting.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.001

Trade card for Edward D. Lovell with John D. Lovell, sign, house and ornamental painter, No. 118 West Second Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

The business was established in 1814.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.002

Trade card for the American Painting and Decorating Co., Paul Washburn, proprietor, 40 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company will provide estimates for painting and decorating jobs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.003

Trade card for H.A. Perry, house, sign and ornamental painter, grainer and glazier, 171 1/2 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is located across from the Boston Common.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.004

Trade card for A.O. Manning , house painter & grainer, Church Street, Baldwinville, Mass., undated

Manning deals in all kinds of paints, oils, varnishes and colors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.005

Trade card for E.A.Warner, carriage, sign & house painter, Ponagansett, Rhode Island, undated

Red flowers decorate the trade card for the Warner business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.006

Trade card for Soulis & Browne, house painters, grainers, glaziers, kalsominers, paper hangers, Washington Street, West Newton, Mass., undated

The business deals in paints, oils, varnishes, stains and wallpaper.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.007

Trade card for T.M. Walker & Co., house painters and decorators, 253 Main Street opposite Court Square, Springfield, Mass., undated

Walker deals in paints, oils, window glass, sashes and blinds. The measurements for the window glass provided are listed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.008

Trade card for A.W. Strauss & Co., painters' & manufacturers' supplies, 153 Congress Street, near Franklin, Boston, Mass., undated

The card advertises "The King" tinted paint. A fortune teller wheel is shown and described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.009

Billhead for Bride & Ames, Dr., painters, grainers and glaziers, Main Street, Medford, Mass., 1864 November 17

The business is located on Main Street in Medford, Massaschusetts.

Date: 1864-11-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.011

Label for Johnston's Patent Dry Sized Kalsomine and Fresco Paints, location unknown, undated

The label image has a paint brush, roller and palette leaning on a bucket.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.001

Trade card for Valentine & Co., varnish makers, 36 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Lawson and Henry C. Valentine are the business owners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.002

Trade card for Haseltine, Hill & Co., wholesale dealers in drugs, paints, oils and window glass, No. 6 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures copal varnish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.003

Label for E. & F. King & Company, paints, drugs and dye-stuffs, corner Milk and India Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The text reads "Call at E. & F. King & Co.s, cor. Milk and india Streets for goods marked..."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264958

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.004

Business card for J.R. Jones, E. & F. King & Co., paints, drugs and dye-stuffs, corner Milk & India Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

J.R. Jones is a traveling agent for the King Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264959

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.005

Trade card for Merrill Brothers, importers and dealers in paints, oils, glue, drugs, Nos. 213 and 215 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Merrill carries coal, lard, whale, lubricating and neatsfoot oils.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.006

Trade card for Stephen Whipple & Bro., cleansers and dealers in gum copal of all kinds, office, No. 26 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The Gum Copal Works is located at 35 Turner Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264968

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.007

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