Historic New England

Postcard for the New England Storage Warehouse Company, George, Gerard and Howard Streets, Roxbury, Mass., dated September 2, 1905

The downtown office is located at 150 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1905-09-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259730

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.01.007

Trade card for M. Kaplan & Sons Co., long distance moving, 3 Harrison Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "All prominent movie stars can be seen at the Vernon Theatre." A portrait of Marie Newton, silent film star, is shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259883

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.02.001

Trade card for M. Kaplan & Sons Co., long distance moving, 3 Harrison Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "All prominent movie stars can be seen at the Vernon Theatre." A portrait of Betty Schade, silent film star, is shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259884

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.02.002

Trade card for M. Kaplan & Sons Co., long distance moving, 3 Harrison Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "All prominent movie stars can be seen at the Vernon Theatre." A portrait of Mary Charleson, silent film star, is shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.080.01.02.003

Trade card for the Boston Union Band, office, Howe's Music Store, No. 61 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Boston Union Band can perform for various functions including military, firemen and civic parades.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259911

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.001

Trade card for Chas. W. Lee, harmonica soloist, Bay State Lyceum Bureau, 25 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

Reviews for some of Mr. Lee's performances are given on the card verso.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259913

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.002

Trade card for the Smith American Organ Company, Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1871

Organ models surround the business premises in the card image. An 1872 calendar for January and February is shown on the card verso with a figure playing instruments in front of an Egyptian pharaoh.

Date: 1871

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259916

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.003

Martz's new song book, Prof. D. Martz, 334 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Mass., undated

"W.H. Piper, 133 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., will furnish libraries with books of every description, or single books, by mail or express." The back cover has an advertisment for D.W. Walker, 334 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Mass., dealer in fancy goods, violin, guitar and banjo strings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.004

Handbill for the wonderful microphone or sound magnifier, Edison's phonograph or talking machine, Willard's Yankee Doodle or The Spirit of '76, The Old South, Boston, Mass., dated October 27, 1878

The handbill advertises the exhibition of Prof. Hughes' microphone, Edison's phonograph and Willard's "Spirit of '76" painting. The envelope text reads "A piece of Edison Phonograph record heard by Ida L. Farr at Old South Church, Boston on date specified." The envelope is empty.

Date: 1878-10-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259927

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.005

Advertisement for The Stella Music Box, Jacot & Son, 39 E. Union Square, New York, New York, September 1898

The advertisement is from the "International Studio," September 1898.

Date: 1898-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259928

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.006

Brochure for the Aeolian Vocalion, The Aeolian Company, 29 West 42nd Street, New York and 11 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 1916

The importance of the Vocalion in the home is described for potential customers.

Date: 1916

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259929

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.007

Victories of the 23d Army Corps at Franklin, Murfresboro, Nashville, G.P. Hardwick, Washington, D.C., undated

Hardwick will send assorted songs at different price levels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259933

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.008

Brochure for The Edison Phonograph, location unknown, undated

The item is for sale at the Tosi Music Company, 279 Hanover Street, corner Richmond Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.009

Billhead for the Oliver Ditson Company, music publishers and dealers in music, music books and musical instruments, 453 to 459 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 29, 1901

Ditson was incorporated in February 1889. The Company has offices in Boston, New York and Philadelphia.

Date: 1901-08-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259943

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.010

Song and Gift Shop, Jerome H. Remick & Co., 168 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The store carries grafonolas and double-disc records in addition to souvenirs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.011

Lawrence disaster, composed by A.W. Harmon, location unknown, undated

The song descibes the 1860 Pemberton Mill disaster which killed 88 people and injured 116 workers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.012

Trade card for Herbert Randall, agent for the best pianos manufactured, Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organ and The White Sewing Machine, location unknown, undated

Water fowl stand in front of a palace with palm trees in the background in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.001

Trade card for unidentified music store, location unknown, undated

A male figure sorts through scores with instruments in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.002

Ticket for organ construction course, Wallace Goodrich, Recital Hall, The New England Conservatory of Music, Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1914-1915

The text on the card verso describes the conditions for use of the ticket.

Date: 1914-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.003

Trade card for White, Smith & Co., music publishers, 516 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Song books, organ melodies, glee books and music rolls for sale during the holidays are described on the card verso. A woman serves holiday punch in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259989

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.004

Trade card for the Champion Banjos of America, Fairbanks & Cole, 121 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

A pair of owls sit on a flowering branch in the card image.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.005

Trade card for Major R.H. Hendershot and son, Lock Box 966, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The top of the card reads "Major R.H. Hendershot, the original Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock and Son." The card verso has a photograph of Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.006

Trade cards for Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co., Boston, New York, Chicago, 1887

A little girl plays the piano with help from her dog, cat and doll. The card verso has testimonials including one from Franz Liszt.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260000

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.007

Trade card for Vose & Sons, pianos, Boston, Mass., 1890

Testimonials for Vose Pianos are listed on the card verso.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.008

Hotel Wentworth, New Castle, New Hampshire, home of Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries, August, 1905

The postcard is published by Canney's Music Store, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1905 the peace treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War was signed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Date: 1905-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.009

Trade card for the Bradley Music Store, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The card has a verse titled "His choice," signed by "B.H.J."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.010

Business card for Maurice Lebel, J.J. Moreau & Son, Inc., hardware store, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Moreau was established in 1890. Lebel works in the paint department.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.001

Label for Bells' Oil, Paint & Varnish Co., Leonard Street, Hull, England, undated

The label is for "Church Oak Varnish for inside work."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.002

Billhead for F.E. Spencer & Co., dealer in oils, paints, chemicals, brushes, 241 and 243 State Street, New Haven, Connecticut, dated October 6, 1902

The business was established in 1831.

Date: 1902-10-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265023

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.003

Billhead for Burgess, Fobes & Co., manufacturers of white lead, pure colors in oil & Japan, 106 to 112 Commercial Street, Portland Maine, dated May 30, 1892

The factory is located at 57 and 59 Munjoy Street and 55 and 57 Becket Street.

Date: 1892-05-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.004

Billhead for Wadsworth, Howland & Co., manufacturers, importers & dealers in paints, painters' supplies, varnishes, Japans, stains, 82 & 84 Washington Street & 46 Friend Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 4, 1907

Wadsworth carries artists' materials, school water colors and drafting instruments. The business was established in 1845.

Date: 1907-04-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.005

Billhead for Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Inc. of Mass., paint & varnish, 36 Sudbury and 58-62 Portland Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 4, 1917

The business, formerly A.A. White Co., manufactures Atlas Ready Mixed Paint. The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the billhead image.

Date: 1917-04-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.006

Billhead for Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Inc. of Mass., paint & varnish, 36 Sudbury and 58-62 Portland Streets, Boston, Mass., dated March 24, 1919

The business, formerly A.A. White Co., manufactures Atlas Ready Mixed Paint. The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the billhead image.

Date: 1919-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.007

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated April 28, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-04-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265028

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.008

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated May 2, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-05-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.009

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated May 8, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.010

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated May 13, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-05-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.011

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated December 26, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-12-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.012

Billhead for A.L. Cutler & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of paints, oils and varnishes, 143 High Street, near Oliver, Boston, Mass., dated October 27, 1887

The varnishes were awarded a medal at the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Exhibition of 1856.

Date: 1887-10-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.013

Transfers for F.A.C. Van der Linden & Co., colour, paint and varnish works, Hamburg, Germany

The item has six transfer images. The Company was established in 1828. The card verso shows products produced by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.001

Business card for J.R. Baxter, Harmon Wastcoat Dahl Co., paints, colors, varnishes, lead, 941 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Baxter is a representative for the Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.002

Business card for J. Luther Roll, Chicago Varnish Co., 66 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company has offices in Chicago and New York City.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.003

Business card for W.W. Tibbetts, The Patterson-Sargent Company, manufacturers of paints and varnishes, Boston, Mass., undated

Tibbetts is located at 307-309 Atlantic Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The Company has offices in Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Boston, Kansas City, St. Paul and Cincinnati.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.004

Memoranda, Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, Pure Prepared Paints, New York, New York, undated

The business manufactures white lead, zinc paints, fine colors, varnishes and oils. The cover is blue and white with a large dog laying next to a can of paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.005

Memoranda, Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, Pure Prepared Paints, 207 Pearl Street, New York, New York, undated

The cover is brown and white with a large dog laying next to a can of paint.The factory is located in Brooklyn, New York. A small circular with two color samples and product descriptions is glued to the inside cover of the notebook. Wadsworth products are for sale by E.A. Buck & Company, Stafford Sp...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.006

Memoranda, Longman and Martinez, pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by A.H. Maloney in Camden, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265040

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.007

Memoranda, Longman and Martinez, pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

A mermaid and a paint can illustrate the notebook cover. The item verso has a paint can with the text "For sale by Henrie C. Fay, Athol, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.008

Map of New Hampshire and Vermont, drawn by H.F. Walling, The Claremont Manufacturing Company, Claremont, New Hampshire, 1877

The map is prepared for the State Registers by H.F. Walling, 102 Clunmey Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The map verso has advertisements for "Scribner's Monthly" and "St. Nicholas." There is an ad for the Standard Paint Works, Wm. A. Newell & Co., office, 104 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts. N.H....

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265042

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.009