Historic New England

Billhead for the Carver Cotton Gin Co., machinists and manufacturers, East Bridgewater, Mass., dated December 10, 1884

The Company will manufacture iron and wood machinery of any description.

Date: 1884-12-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258099

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.019

Billhead for the Fitchburg Machine Works, manufacturers of machinists' tools, Nos. 13 to 21 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., dated June 19, 1884

Both the office and the factory are located at Nos. 13-21 Main Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Date: 1884-06-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.020

Advertisement for the Dirigo Shingle Machine, Hinckley & Egery Iron Company, founds and machinists, Bangor, Maine, dated November 22, 1878

The advertisement is from the November 22, 1878 "Bangor Daily Whig and Courier."

Date: 1878-11-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258101

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.021

Large and extensive sale of mahcinery and tools will be sold at public auction, Monday, June 9, 1884, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. at the Factory of D. Whittemore, Wollaston Heights, Mass.

Whittemore manufactured boots and shoes. Persons interested in attending the sale will be furnished with free passes to and from Wollaston Heights by applying at 50 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258102

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.022

Billhead for Keith & Trufant, machinists and manufacturers of tack and nail machinery, wire nails and brads, 984 Main Street, Campello, Mass., 1880s

The business manufactures tack, nail and brad machinery in Campello, Massachusetts.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258103

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.023

Advertisement for Austin's Patent Cream Freezer, J. & C. Berrian, 601 Broadway, New York, New York, April 1857

The advertisment for Austin's Cream Freezer is on the item verso and is from the April 1857 issue of "Knickerbocker Magazine." The ad which can be viewed is for piano-fortes manufactured by Steinway & Sons, 84 Walker Street, New York.

Date: 1857-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258104

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.024

Billhead for F.S. Lovell, machinist and manufacturer of lathes, shafting and mill work, Simonds' Building, 58 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., dated July 2, 1883

The top of the billhead has images of items made by the business including screws and washers. Lovell is the successor to C.S. Tolman.

Date: 1883-07-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258105

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.025

Letterhead for the Chase Turbine Mfg. Co., machinists, millwrights, iron founders, Orange, Mass., dated December 29, 1914

The Company factory is shown in the letterhead image.

Date: 1914-12-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258106

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.026

Letterhead for the H.B. Smith Machine Co., machinery and tools, Smithville, New Jersey, dated February 16, 1885

Smith manufactures all kinds of wood working machinery, iron working and special tools for his customers.

Date: 1885-02-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258107

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.01.027

Business card for Grant Pierce, American Radiator Company, Boston Branch, 129-131 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The American Radiator Company headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258108

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.001

Trade card for M.P. Osborn, saw filer, No. 6 LaFayette Place, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

Osborn sets and files all types of saws for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258109

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.002

Trade card for the Consolidated Elevator and Machine Works, 436 Union Street, Lynn, Mass., undated

W.F. Embree & Company are the proprietors of the Machine Works in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258110

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.003

Price list for J.B. Bradley, mechanics mills, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Bradley manufactures leather belting and fire engine hose.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258111

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.004

Trade card for Thomas B. Dill, machinist, 13 & 15 Bowker Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dill deals in presses and dies for cutting, stamping and forming all kinds of metals. He is the general agent for Vrooman's Knives, Groovers and Machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258128

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.005

Postcard for The Original Concord Axles, D. Arthur Brown & Co., Fisherville (Concord), New Hampshire, undated

The business carries half patent axles, iron hub axles, thoroughbrace irons and tire benders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.006

Trade card for Smith & Winchester, manufacturers and dealers in wrought iron pipe and fittings for steam, gas and water pumps, 19 to 37 Wendell Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has images of the wind engines sold by Smith & Winchester. The business will sink artesian wells in earth or rock.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258142

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.007

Trade card for Ideal Stencil Machines, The Shippers Supply Company of New England, Watertown, Mass., undated

Shippers Supply provides service and sales for Ideal Stencil Machines.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258143

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.008

Brochure for The only Naphtha Launch, power launch, Gas Engine & Power Company, Morris Heights, New York, 1893

The brochure describes the features of the Naphtha Power Boat with images and testimonials. The Launch was exhibited in the Transportation Building of the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258145

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.009

Check for The Union Electric Signal Company, 76 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

E.L. Frothingham, Jr. is the Company Treasurer.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.010

Billheads for the Boston Elastic Fabric Company, manufacturers of rubber belting, hose packing, 173 & 175 Devonshire and 34 & 36 Arch Streets, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The business specialties are rubber rolls, printers' blankets and deckle straps. The Company was incorporated in 1863.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258157

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.011

Letterhead for The Anson Hardy Cutting Machines, F.A. Hardy, manufacturer, P.O. Box 1765, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The factory is located in Auburndale, Massachusetts. Anson Hardy was established as a business in 1853.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258158

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.012

Billhead for John Cone, Dr., proprietor of excavating pump for cleaning vaults, cesspools, Bloomingdale Road, corner Gallows Lane, New London, Connecticut, dated July 1893

Two men operate a pump in the billhead image.

Date: 1893-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258159

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.013

Letterhead for the Boston Belting Company, original manufacturers of rubber belting, steam packing, engine hose and India rubber goods of every description, 189 to 195 Devonshire and 52 to 56 Arch Streets, Boston, Mass., 1878

Text on the letterhead reads "Gold and silver medals (highest prizes) awarded by the Mass. Charitable Mechanic Association for new and superior goods at their thirteenth exhibition, October, 1878."

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258160

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.014

Letterhead for John Hodgson, hydraulic and general engineer, 131 Dock Street, Newport, Rhode Island, 1890s

Hodgson provides plans, estimates or valuations for all kinds of steam hydraulic and general machinery.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258161

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.015

Letterhead for the Factory of Boston Belting Company, Boston Highlands, Mass., 1879

The top of the letterhead reads "James B. Forsyth, manufacturing agent. Wanted."

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.016

Letterhead for the Factory of Boston Belting Company, Boston Highlands, Mass., 1879

The top of the letterhead reads "James B. Forsyth, manufacturing agent. Wanted."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258165

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.017

Brochure for Morse Yellow Dock, Morse Yellow Dock Syrup Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The vegetable product works on the blood, liver and kidneys to treat conditions. The Company has leased No. 45 Court Street in Boston to serve the public. The front of the card is stamped "H.C. Parke, Agt., M.Y.D. Syrup Co."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258850

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.036

Trade card for Horsford's Acid Phosphate, Rumford Chemical Works, 58, 59, & 60 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The product is for the treatment of dyspepsia, nervousness, indigestion, headache, wakefulness, urinary difficulties and diminished vitality. The text reads "Manufactured according to the directions of Prof. E.N. Horsford by the Rumford Chemical Works." The inside of the card has references and back...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.037

Trade card for Ferrated Hygienic Wine, C.H. & J. Price, Salem, Mass., undated

The medicine is a compound of tonic barks with iron and a mild wine. It cures malacious diseases and gives tone and strength to the overworked system.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.038

Trade card for Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil, location unknown, undated

The card verso lists conditions and the time frame it will take to cure each one.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.039

Trade card for Hauthaways Peerless Gloss for ladies and children boots and shoes, C.L. Hauthaway & Sons, Boston, Mass., undated

Cherubs pull a wagon with the shoe polish bottle in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.01.006

Trade card for Burdock Blood Bitters, Foster, Milburn & Co., Buffalo, New York, undated

The product is a blood purifier. Its benefits for women are described on the card verso. A little boy in uniform holds a large sword in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.040

Trade card for Lactopeptine, The New York Pharmacal Association, location unknown, undated

The medicine is for treating dyspepsia and all diseases arising from imperfect digestion.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.041

Trade card for Burdock Blood Bitters, Foster, Milburn & Co., Buffalo, New York, undated

The product is promoted as a blood purifier for treating dyspepsia and liver complaints. The card verso has customer testimonials. Druggist A.B. Foster sells the tonic in Orange, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.03.042

Labels for drugs, Thomas Hollis, chemist and apothecary, 30 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The labels are for camphor, aqua ammonia, volatile liniment and inf. senna comp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.001

Trade card for Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, for coughs, consumption & all lung diseases, I. Butts, location unknown, undated

Conditions treated by the tonic are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.003

Dixie's land, The Piso Company, Warren, Pennsylvania, 1896

The score is a promotion for Piso's Cure for Consumption and Remedy for Catarrh. Customer testimonials and product descriptions are inside the front and back covers. The product is for sale by Dr.W.C. Kempton, W. Springfield, New Hampshire.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258930

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.004

Advertisement for Carter's Little Liver Pills, location unknown, undated

The product cures sick headache and a number of other conditions described on the verso. A small boy plays an instrument in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258931

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.005

Trade card for Allen's Jewell Five Cent Plug, G.K. Mellor, corner Union & Pleasant Streets, Worcester, Mass., undated

The pharmacist sells Mellor Excelsior Soda, healthy temperance beer and medicated ginger ale. The verso has a female figure anticipating a positive response from her husband for bringing home the chewing tobacco.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.006

Scientific manual on the care of the skin and complexion, Geo. C. Frye, Portland, Maine, 1892

The benefits of the product for various skin conditions are described in the pamphlet. The item, advertising Frye's Amandine with Quince, is in the shape of a quince tree fruit.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258933

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.007

Trade card for Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, location unknown, undated

The product is for coughs, consumption, bronchitis, influenza and other respiratory conditions. Mason's Luminous Match Scratcher is at the bottom of the card. When exposed to light it will shine in the dark.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258934

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.008

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., undated

The East River Suspension Bridge is shown in the image. The Vegetable Compound is for kidney complaints of either sex and female complaints. It is sold by Turner Bros., So. Pearl & Schuyler Streets, Albany, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258935

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.009

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., undated

The Vegetable Compound for female compalints and the Liver Pills are described on the card verso. The East River Suspension Bridge is shown in the image. John B. Coburn in E. Canaan, New Hampshire sells the products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258936

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.010

Trade card for Sapanule, lotion, location unknown, undated

Sapanule cures rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and all inflammatory pains. It is recommended by Henry Bergh, President of the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.011

Trade card for Sapanule, lotion, location unknown, undated

Sapanule cures rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and all inflammatory pains. "The Celebrated Glycerine Lotion" has a registered trademark for 1878.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.012

Trade card for Hunnewell's Tolu Anodyne for sleeplessness and neuralgia, Gilman Brothers, Boston, Mass., undated

The product is a vegetable preparation, without opium, for the treatment of neuralgia, rheumatism, insomnia, sciatica and diseases caused by nervous irritation. Gilman Brothers are the wholesale agents in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.013