Historic New England

Trade cards for Vegetine, the great blood purifier, H.R. Stevens, No. 464 Broadway, Boston, Mass., undated

Vegetine treats general debility, female weakness, rheumatism, dyspepsia and other conditions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.018

Trade card for Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient, location unknown, undated

The card verso reads "Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient the well known regulator of the stomach, liver and bowels." It is for sale by C. Blakely, druggist in Montpelier, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.019

Trade card for Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment for man & beast, John Hodge, Merchant's Gargling Oil Company, Lockport, New York, undated

A.S. Melcher's Red, White and Blue Store is advertised on the verso and carries boots and shoes in Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.020

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Lynn, Mass., undated

The use of the Vegetable Compound is described on the card verso. Pinkham also sells liver pills and a blood purifier. The products are available at M.K. Paine, druggist, corner of Main & State Streets, Windsor, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.021

Trade card for The Best Tonic, extract of malt and hops, Pabst Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, undated

The beverage cures dyspepsia and strengthens the system. Hygeia, daughter of the of the god of medicine, Asclepius, is shown holding a wreath.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.022

Burnett's Floral Hand Book, Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston, Mass., 1878

The flower dictionary is interspersed with descriptions of Burnett products such as Burnett's Cocoaine and Burnett's Standard Flavoring Extracts. There is a calendar for 1878 on page 2. Lewis K. Mead, druggist and dealer in Burnett's Standard Preparations, Manchester, New Hampshire is advertised on ...

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.023

Palmer's manual of cage birds, Solon Palmer, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, 376 Pearl Street, New York, New York, 1879

Palmer products for personal care and hygiene are advertised in the book.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.024

Open secrets, Pabst Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ca. 1895

The pamphlet is a collection of conundrums to promote "The Best Tonic," a malt extract manufactured by the Pabst Brewing Company. The back cover has a portrait with the caption "Bush & Co., Druggists, Worcester, Mass."

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.025

Prize animals and their records, Perry Davis & Son, Providence, Rhode Island, 1890

The benefits of Perry Davis' Vegetable Pain Killer for humans and animals is described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.026

Trade card for Williams' New England Cough Remedy, Williams & Carleton, proprietors, Hartford, Connecticut, 1886

The Hartford Soldiers Memorial in Bushnell Park is shown in the image. Williams & Carleton was formerly Geo. W. Williams & Company.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.027

Trade card for Athlophoros, rheumatism, The Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A blonde woman in a blue gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.028

Trade card for C.K. Magee's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil, J.A. Magee & Co., location unknown, undated

The product is an emulsion of cod liver oil in combination with an extract of malt and hypophosphites of lime and soda. Children pull in a large fish caught in a net in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.029

Merchant's Gargling Oil, dream and fate, palmistry & c. songster, Merchant's Gargling Oil Co., Lockport, New York, 1888

Merchant Company products are promoted in a brochure with song lyrics and dream interpretations. A calendar for 1888 is included. The back cover has an advertisement for J.W. Foss & Company, bargain givers in Dover, New Hampshire.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.030

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., apothecaries, Lowell, Mass., undated

The product can be used to treat scrofula, salt rheum, catarrh, dyspepsia or any blood disease according to the description on the card verso. A little girl is outfitted to be the master of hounds in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.002

Hood's pansy, published by C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The popularity and sales of Hood's Sarsapailla are described inside the brochure. The brochure is 4 pages and in the shape of pansy flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.003

Hood's pansy, published by C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The benefits of Hood's Sarsaparilla are described in the brochure. The brochure is 16 pages and in the shape of pansy flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.004

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Hood's Sarsaparilla Laboratory, Lowell, Mass." The Laboratory features are described on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.005

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image is labeled "The ABC Class." The Sarsaparilla is described on the verso in terms of its (A)bsolute merit, (B)est blood purifier for the system and (C)ombination of ingredients.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.006

Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar, C.I. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass., 1902

The images are captioned "The New England Girl" and "The Southern Girl." The verso has a 1902 calendar and describes astronomical events for the United States.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.007

Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1891

The image is captioned "The Sewing Circle." The calendar is for 1892 and has sheets for June-December on it. The text on the item verso describes the product and has astronomical events.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.008

Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1898

The calendar is for 1899 with military insignia around the image borders for "The American Girl." The text on the verso has astronomical events and describes the Hood Family Medicines.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.009

Handbill for Choate's Concentrated Syrup of Sarsaparilla with iodide of potassa, Henry A. Choate, druggist, Bowdoin Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The benefits of the Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier are given on the handbill. Choate's Odonto for white and sound teeth is described at the bottom of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.010

Handbill for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The item verso has testimonials and a description of the Hood Laboratory in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.011

Handbill for Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The global reach of the product is shown in the image. Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Pills are sold by Henry L. Hadcock, 2700 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.012

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1897

The image caption reads "Hood's Animal Statuettes." The card verso text states that Hood cures because it acts on the blood.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.001

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1897

The image caption reads "Hood's Animal Statuettes." The card verso text reads "Hood's Sarsaparilla is a highly concentrated extract prepared by a combination, proportion and process peculiar to itself."

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.02.002

Billhead for Maguire & Campbell, manufacturers of sperm, elephant, whale and lard oils, Counting House, 100 State Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 1, 1861

The firm deals in kerosene and coal oils, patent, stearine and adamantine candles.

Date: 1861-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257924

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.02.009

Letterhead for The Thomson-Houston electric Co., electric lighting & power, principal office, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., dated March 10, 1890

The image shows the Company factories in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-03-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257925

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.02.010

Product label for The Little B & H Lamp, Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

Instructions for using, cleaning and re-wicking the lamp are provided on both sides of the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257927

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.001

Trade card for E. & J. Holmes, wholesale dealers in lamp wicks, No. 4 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The business also deals in wick yarn at the Tremont Thread Store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257928

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.002

Trade card for P. Barnard & Co., jobbers and dealers in parlor, safety & wax matches, 25 Congress Square & 66 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Barnard carries wood and quill tooth picks and julep straws in addition to matches and wax gas lighting tapers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257930

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.003

Trade card for R. Hollings & Co., elegant parlor lamps and fine gas fixtures, 547 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1876

Hollings business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257931

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.004

Trade card for R. Hollings & Co., elegant parlor lamps and fine gas fixtures, 547 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1877

Hollings business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257932

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.005

Trade card for R. Hollings & Co., elegant parlor lamps and fine gas fixtures, 547 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1878

Hollings business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257934

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.006

Trade card for Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co., gas and kerosene fixtures, West Meriden, Connecticut, 1876

The salesrooms are at 21 & 23 Barclay Street in New York City. The card verso reads "Location at Centennial Exhibition, N47, Centre of Main Building."

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257936

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.007

Trade card for P. Barnard & Co., importers & wholesale dealers in parlor, safety, friction & wax matches, No. 5 India Street, 2nd door from State, Boston, Mass., undated

Barnard carries the Boston Card Friction Long Match.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.008

Trade card for S.A. Stetson & Co., gas fixtures, No. 175 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Stetson carries chandeliers, lamps, clocks and bronzes. The business is an agent for Mitchell, Vance & Co., New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.009

Trade card for Andrew G. Paul, gas and kerosene fixtures, No. 90 Friend, near Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The dealer provides estimates for steam and gas piping.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.010

Trade card for E.H. Tarbell, manufacturer and dealer, gas fixtures, electroliers and lamps, 111 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Tarbell's business is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.011

Trade card for the Rochester Lamp Co., 42 Park Place, 37 Barclay Street, New York, New York, 1893

The image caption reads "One of the Duke de Veragua's Apartments. Showing Rochester Lamps at Hotel Waldorf New York." According to the card verso Rochester is the largest lamp manufacturer in the world with offices in London and Paris.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.012

Trade card for the Rochester Lamp Co., 42 Park Place, 37 Barclay Street, New York, New York, 1893

The image caption reads "A nook in bridal chamber, Hotel Waldorf, New York. With ornamental Rochester Lamps shown in use." The card verso has a stamped number for a drawing to win a Rochester Lamp at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.013

Trade card for John J. Ridgway, calcium lights, No. 36 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Ridgway does public illuminations and private theatricals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.014

Directions for assembling operating and maintaining the Nu-Type Aladdin Instant-Light Kerosene Mantle Lamp, Model B, The Mantle Lamp Company of America, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, undated

Illustrations accompany the directions for the Aladdin Lamp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.015

Advertisement for R.H. Spalding, burning fluid, Nos. 8 & 9 Tremont Row, opposite head of Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1855

Spalding manufactures Porter's Patent Burning Fluid and deals in lamps of various types. "Alm 1855" is handwritten on the bottom of the advertisement verso.

Date: 1855

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.016

Trade card for R. Hollings & Co., gas fixture manufacturers, 545 & 547 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is an invitation to look at the chandeliers carried by Hollings. The card verso has an illustration of one carried by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.017

Trade card for J.F. Donnell & Co., manufacturers of Donnell's New and Improved Patent Oil Chandeliers, Brackets and Student Lamps, No. 822 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

The business carries a patent reversible self-cleansing water filter. "Factory 138 Centre St." is printed on the lower left corner of the card. Product illustrations are shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.018