Historic New England

Trade card for Henry H. Doolittle, wholesale and retail dealer in builders' hardware, mechanics' tools, paints, oil and varnish, Burlington, Vermont, undated

Doolittle also carries agricultural implements, seeds, horse powers and cutters.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.008

Trade card for Charles C. Henshaw, importer and dealer in drugs, paints, oils, varnishes and dye-stuffs, No. 154 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Henshaw refines saltpetre and nitrate of soda.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264970

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.009

Trade card for D.T. Mills & Co., crude & refined petroleum, 39 & 40 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mills deals in crude and refined petroleum in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264971

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.010

Trade card for D.T. Mills & Co., crude & refined petroleum, 13 & 15 Custom House Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mills deals in crude and refined petroleum in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.011

Business card for Porter O. Robinson, The Arco Company, paints, varnishes and enamels, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

Robinson is the Boston representative for The Arco Company. The factory and laboratories are shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264973

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.012

Trade card for the Providence Steam Paint Works, Parker & Co., proprietors, manufacturers and dealers in white lead, zinc, verdigris, 55 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The business carries all kinds of painters' supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.013

Trade card for Stephen Whipple & Bro., cleansers and dealers in gum copal of all kinds, office, No. 3 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

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

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264976

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.014

Trade card for E. & F. King & Co., importers and dealers in paints, chemicals, and dye-stuffs, Nos. 26 & 27 India, corner Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

King manufactures copal varnishes and is the sole agent for The Union White Lead.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264977

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.015

Trade card for Rossie Iron Ore Paint, Rossie Iron Ore Paint Co., Ogdensburg, New York, undated

Customers are told to paint their roofs, barns and fences with the product. Rossie Paint is for sale by Willard E. Greene in Burlington, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.016

Trade card for Spring & Company, location unknown, undated

A landscape image overlays the colors on the palette shaped trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264983

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.017

Trade card for Dexter Brothers, paints, oils & varnishes, 55 & 57 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dexter is an agent for Beymer, Bauman & Company, Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.018

Trade card for the Murphy Varnish Company, 140 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The chariot carries a container of Murphy's Varnish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.019

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, location unknown, undated

Walker & Nelson, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, deal in paints and are agents for the Beymer White Lead. Four men ride in a horse-drawn vehicle in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.020

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, location unknown, undated

Walker & Nelson, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, deal in paints and are agents for the Beymer White Lead. A woman paints at an easel at the seashore in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.021

Burgess, Fobes Co. Pure White Lead, Portland, Maine, 1911 January 1

The process for making white lead and linseed oil is described with a price list.

Date: 1911-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.022

Postcard for Dutch Boy White Lead, location unknown, undated

The caption text reads "Next to white a most desirable color scheme is a soft yellow, with white trim. For dignified, sanitary, economical decoration of walls paint them with Dutch Boy White Lead." The postcard verso has a Dutch Boy stamp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.023

Trade card for The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co., paint, white lead, stains, New Milford, Connecticut, undated

The Company carries Wheeler's Patent Wood Filler. The business has offices in New York and Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.024

Invitation for the Highland Paint and Wall Paper Co., opening, 140 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business invites customers to the opening of its new display rooms and store located at 140 State Street. The image caption reads "A bridge in old China."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.025

Envelope for Berry Brothers Inc., varnishes, enamels, lacquers, stains, 21 Power House Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The trade mark logo reads "Berry Brothers' celebrated varnishes, Detroit."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.026

Circular for Plastico, a permanent wall coating, Anti-Kalsomine Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1888 January 14

The use of Plastico will allow a painter to achieve effects superior to wallpaper. Plastico is for sale at Chas. Richardson & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1888-01-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.027

Billhead for Oliver Johnson & Co., importers, manufacturers and dealers in white lead, colors & painters supplies, office 19, warehouse, 13 & 15 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1877 June 23

The business manufactures Villa Paints for inside and outside use. Johnson also deals in grocer's drugs, patent medicines, perfumery and soaps. The Company paint works is at the corner of Eddy and Elm Streets in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: 1877-06-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.028

Letterhead for Dexter Brothers, wholesale paint dealers and manufacturers, 55-57 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., 1891 April 21

The top of the letterhead has logos for Dexter Brothers English Shingle Stain and Beymer, Bauman & Co. Pure White Lead, Pittsburgh.

Date: 1891-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.029

Price list for H.N.F. Marshall & Co., importers and dealers in paints, oils, window glass, 78 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., 1863 July 6

Individual products and prices are listed on the item verso.

Date: 1863-07-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.030

Brochure for the Boston Enamel Paint Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure provides color samples, application directions and prices. Geo. Blanchard & Brothers is the agent in Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.031

Brochure for Alabastine, stone base cement wall coating, Alabastine Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, undated

A color sample and directions for use are provided in the brochure. The product is available from Watson, Hallett & Company, 85 Oliver Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.032

Color sample for Averill Paint, manufactured by The Taylor Paint & Oil Co., New York and Boston, undated

Taylor is the successor to Seeley Brothers. The product features and testimonials are listed on the item verso. Maloney & Spaulding in Cavendish, Vermont sell Averill Paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265020

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.033

Letterhead for The Steward Iron Works Company, manufacturers of plain and ornamental steel and iron fencing, Cincinnati, Ohio, dated April 9, 1907

The top of the letterhead reads "The largest iron fence factory in the world."

Date: 1907-04-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.035

Trade card for the Manzoni Art Metal Company, designers, creators, gifts, 667-669 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business has metal craft supplies, tools and equipment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259537

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.001

Trade cards for the Boston Lightning Rod Co., 30 Beach Street, Boston, 256 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, Mass. and 50 Touro Street, New Port, Rhode Island, undated

Buildings with the Company lightning rods are listed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.002

Trade card for the Boston Lightning Rod Company, 755 Boylston Street, Boston and 1185 East Street, Dedham, Mass., undated

Buildings with the Company lightning rods are listed on the card verso. The business was established in 1873 and incorporated in 1911.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.003

Trade card for Fitts' Genuine Babbitt Metal, Frank E. Fitts Mfg. & Supply Co., 88 Purchase and 166 Oliver Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The text on the card reads "We can sell you a very good metal for 7 1/2 cts. a pound."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259540

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.004

Advertisement for pewter, Isaiah Atkins, No. 12 Marlboro Street, Boston, Mass., October 25, 1813

Atkins has pewter available to be sold wholesale and retail. The advertisement is from the "New-England Palladium."

Date: 1813-10-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.03.01.001

View of the Roswell Gleason House and Factory, Washington Street, opposite School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is a woodcut owned by the Dorchester Historical Society.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.03.01.002

Trade card for the Planing and Moulding Mill, William Washburn, Jr. & Co., corner Causeway and Merrimac Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures mouldings, stair rails, cutters and conductors. It is the sole agent for Austin & Boynton Roped Moulding. William Washburn is the successor to Pickens & Washburn.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259551

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.001

Envelope for Sam'l Kidder, belting, packing and mill suppliers, 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The logo in the upper left corner reads "Starine shines for all."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259581

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.002

Envelope for Sam'l Kidder, belting, packing and mill supplies, 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1893 May 26

The envelope is addressed to an individual in East Arlington, Vermont.

Date: 1893-05-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259583

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.003

Envelope for Sam'l Kidder, belting, packing and mill supplies, 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1883 August 15

The envelope is addressed to an individual in Stratton, Vermont.

Date: 1893-08-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259584

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.004

Billhead for Sam'l Kidder, leather belting, packing and mill supplies, No. 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1893 August 14

Kidder deals in The Original Gandy Belting and Smith's Patent Belt Fasteners.

Date: 1893-08-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259586

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.005

Billhead for Sam'l Kidder, leather belting, packing and mill supplies, No. 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1893 November 17

Kidder deals in The Original Gandy Belting and Smith's Patent Belt Fasteners.

Date: 1893-11-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.006

Label for the Newton Glass Co., picture framing & mirrors, 302 Centre Street, Newton, Mass., undated

The business has a branch store at 48 Holland Street in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259659

Ref. Code: EP001.01.079.01.01.001

Trade card for William Mead, looking glass wareroom, No. 204 Bowery, opposite Rivington Street, New York, New York, undated

Mead carries pier, mantel and oval mirrors with picture frames of every description.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259677

Ref. Code: EP001.01.079.01.01.002

Advertisement for the Looking Glass Warehouse, S. Lothrop, Nos. 28 & 29 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1815

Lothrop has an assortment of gilt framed mirrors in the newest styles. The Warehouse is on Court Street near the Concert Hall.

Date: 1815

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259680

Ref. Code: EP001.01.079.01.01.003

Billhead for the Looking Glass and Clock Warehouse, Terry & Barnes, 123 Washington, opposite Water Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 14, 1853

The business has mirrors, clock and time pieces for country trade and export. The Warehouse is located four doors north of School Street.

Date: 1853-05-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259681

Ref. Code: EP001.01.079.01.01.004

Billhead for A. Conant & Co., looking glasses & French & German mirror plates, 73 Union Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 2, 1879

The top of the billhead reads "Goods carefully packed, no allowance for breakage or damage."

Date: 1879-05-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.079.01.01.005

Trade card for H.L. Cole, baggage express and furniture moving, Park Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Cole will promptly attend to mail orders for furniture moving and baggage delivery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259724

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.001

Trade card for Thomas Ramsey, mover of safes and machinery, 78 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Ramsey performs teaming of all kinds for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259725

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.002

Trade card for the Back Bay Express, furniture and piano moving, A.R. Tibbetts, 242 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Tibbetts has a stand on Massachusetts Avenue near Norway Street in Boston. The owner had formerly been associated with Berry & Tibbetts. The residential address is at 194 Magnolia Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259726

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.003

Trade card for J.J. Martin, movers and packers, 4160 Washington Street, Roslindale, Mass., undated

Martin does packing, shipping and storage for customers. Local and long distance moving trips are done between Boston, New York and Philadelphia. A moving truck is shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259727

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.004

Trade card for Sypher & Co., storage warehouses, 1354 Broadway and 619 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York, undated

The business can store furniture, pianos, mirrors, baggage, merchandise and carriages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.005

Trade card for Benny Lettieri & Sons, local and long distance furniture and piano movers, 70 Park Street, Somerville, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1915.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259729

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.006

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