Historic New England

Ready to use electric lighting outfits for Christmas decorations, Edison Dec. & Min. Lamp Dept, Harrison, New Jersey, c 1905

The decorations are sold at 1 and 2 Head Place in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.03.023

Labels for Emeralite Glass Desk Lamps, printed by Wentz & Co., Germany, undated

The label caption reads "Kind to the Eyes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.001

Trade card for Burrows Light, The Incandescent Gas-Light Co., 99 Haverhill Street, opposite North Union Station, Boston, Mass., undated

The card describes the business as the "Cheapest and most powerful artificial light in the world."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.002

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china & lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., 1882

The card verso has an 1882 calendar. The business is the successor to Otis Norcross & Company.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257964

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.003

Trade card for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china & lamps, 51 to 59 Federal Street and 120 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The store has six floors of wholesale and retail items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 257965

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.004

Trade cards for the Boston Lamp Co., 39 Kingston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries the Hyde Wick Adjuster. The Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company is a wholesale dealer in Boston, New York and Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.005

Trade card for Roberts & Richards, Westinghouse Lamps, Liberty Street, Fair Haven, Vermont, undated

The image caption reads "For decorations in any event Westinghouse Mazda Lamps."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.006

Trade card for Luxfer Prism Company, 15 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., February 1906

L.W. Marsh is the New England agent for the Company. The card has a February 1906 calendar.

Date: 1906-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.007

Retail price list for the Colonial Candle Company of Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mass., July 1949

Holiday and novelty candles are listed with order numbers and prices.

Date: 1949-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.008

Retail catalog for the Colonial Candle Company of Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mass., July 1949

The pamphlet has photographs and descriptions of the candles and novelties for sale.

Date: 1949-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.009

Handbill for the Electric Oil Torch, location unknown, undated

The kerosene oil torch can be used to light rolling mills, blacksmith shops and engine rooms. The steps for lighting it are described. It is for sale by Thompson & Hoague, hardware, iron & steel, Concord, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.010

Billhead for the N.W. Turner Company, importers and manufacturers of fine gas and electric light fixtures, Nos. 27 and 29 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 22, 1890

The Company was established in 1851. Piano, banquet and table lamps are among the items available for sale.

Date: 1890-04-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258023

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.011

Billhead for C.H. McKenney & Co., gas chandeliers and electroliers, oil chandeliers and lamp goods, Boston, Mass., dated December 24, 1889

The factory is located at 28 to 40 Beach Street and the warerooms are located at 634 & 636 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1889-12-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.012

Billhead for R. Hollings & Co., chandelier and lamp makers, 93-95 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 13, 1901

Hollings is the New England agent for Tirrill's Improved Equalizer Gas Machine.

Date: 1901-09-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.013

Billhead for the Seth W. Fuller Co., engineers & contractors for all kinds of electrical construction, supplies and novelties, 185 Devonshire & 48 Arch Streets, Boston, Mass., dated November 16, 1908

The business will contract for work in electric light wiring, bells, annunciators, telephones, burglar alarms and single plant installations.

Date: 1908-11-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.014

Letterhead for Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated March 17, 1921

The business is an agent for the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company.

Date: 1921-03-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.015

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 13, 1921

The billhead lists various types of batteries purchased by the customer.

Date: 1921-01-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258028

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.016

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 13, 1921

The customer purchased Dover Irons as indicated on the billhead.

Date: 1921-01-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.017

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 14, 1921

The customer purchased miniature and auto bulbs according to the billhead listing.

Date: 1921-01-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.018

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated February 24, 1921

The customer purchased Dover Electric Flat Irons and fuse plugs with other items.

Date: 1921-02-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.019

Billhead for the Stuart-Howland Company, electrical merchandise, corner Congress & Purchase Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 15, 1921

Two Dover Irons were purchased by the customer.

Date: 1921-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.020

Letterhead for the Re-New Lamp Company, renewers of electric incandescent lamps, office, 126 State Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 27, 1899

The factory is located at 121 Madison Street in Malden, Massachusetts.

Date: 1899-09-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.071.01.04.021

Trade card for Henry Siegel Co., location unknown, 1911

Date: 1911

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.001

Trade card for luggage, location unknown, 1912

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.002

Trade card for Winship & Willis, manufacturers and dealers in all kinds of trunks, No. 31 Elm Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries valises, satchels and carpet bags in addition to trunks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.003

Trade card for Josiah Cummings, manufacturer and dealer in trunks, bags and umbrellas, 601 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Cummings has trunk and shawl straps and will make fancy bags to order.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.072.01.01.004

Billhead for Sam'l Kidder, leather belting, packing and mill supplies, No. 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 24, 1893

1 billhead ; 5 1/4 x 8 inches

Date: 1893-05-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258166

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.018

Billhead for Olin Scott, manufacturer of gunpowder, paper, wood pulp, marble and mining machinery, Bennington Machine Works, Bennington, Vermont, dated February 27, 1889

Scott makes turbine water-wheels, steam engines and performs general millwright work.

Date: 1889-02-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258167

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.019

Billhead for the Smith & Thayer Company, manufacturers of The Winchester Heater, 234-236 Congress Street, corner Purchase, Boston, Mass., dated February 21, 1907

The Company deals in wind, gas and gasoline engines. They are the New England agents for Gould's and Buckeye Pumps.

Date: 1907-02-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258168

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.020

Billhead for Byam, Carlton & Company, manufacturers of card, block, water proof or parlor, wood and paper box matches, No. 96 Friend Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 18, 1869

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1869-08-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258169

Ref. Code: EP001.01.074.01.01.001

Trade card for Joseph C. Godfrey, matches, 53 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business warehouse is located at 33 India Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. "L.H. Quimby, Wholesale Agt" is stamped on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258170

Ref. Code: EP001.01.074.01.02.001

Brochure for The Vulcan Match-Manufacturing Company, Tidaholm, Sweden, undated

The brochure has images of Vulcan safety matches.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258171

Ref. Code: EP001.01.074.01.02.002

Sheet of matchbook covers for The Yankee Network, The Diamond Match Co., New York, New York, undated

The sheet has matchbook covers for The Yankee Network. The caption reads "Strike all New England."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258172

Ref. Code: EP001.01.074.01.02.003

Trade card for Dr. G.O. Hall, dentist, 36 Court Street, opposite Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dr. Hall's office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258209

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.001

Trade card for Dr. Locke, dentist, No. 5 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dr. Locke's dentistry practice is on Franklin Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258210

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.002

Trade card for unidentified dentist, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Somebody's looking love pull down the blind." The card verso describes a dental practice but some of the text is missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258211

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.003

Trade card for J.M. Locke, dentist, No. 16 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Locke's dental practice is located at Dr. Parsons' address on Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258212

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.004

Appointment card for H.L. Williams, M.D., dentist, Woodstock, Vermont, undated

"Wednesday Oct. 29" is handwritten on the appointment card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258213

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.005

Trade card for W.F.G. Morton, dentist, 19 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card lists references for Dr. Morton.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258214

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.006

Trade card for the King Dental Parlors, 478 Washington Street, corner Avon, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

Dental work performed at the King Dental Parlors is described on the card verso including dentures, extractions, crowns, fillings and cleaning. A pair of kittens are on top of a fence in the image. King is located between Jordan's and White's over Crosby's Jewelry Store on Washington Street.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258215

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.007

Trade card for the King Dental Parlors, 478 Washington Street, corner Avon, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

Dental work performed at the King Dental Parlors is described on the card verso including dentures, extractions, crowns, fillings and cleaning. A young girl carries a small child on her back in the card image.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258216

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.008

Trade card for the King Dental Parlors, 478 Washington Street, corner Avon, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

Dental work performed at the King Dental Parlors is described on the card verso including dentures, extractions, crowns, fillings and cleaning. Birds and flowering plants are seen in the card image.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258217

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.02.001

Trade card for Tucum Mfg. Co., toothbrushes, No. 409 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A large toothbrush illustrates the card for the Tucum Manufacturing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258218

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.010

Trade card for Dr. Charles Swift, surgeon dentist, No. 23 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Dr. Swift's practice is opposite the Boston Museum on Tremont Row. The card is inside an envelope addressed to "Capt. A.F. Patterson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.011

Trade card for Hayden & Swift, surgeon dentists, 23 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The practice is opposite the Boston Museum on Tremont Row. The card is inside an envelope addressed to "Capt. A.F. Patterson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258220

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.012

Trade card for Dr. Charles Swift, surgeon dentist, Lynn, Mass., undated

Dr. Swift's office is opposite the Central Depot in Lynn, Massachusetts. The card is inside an envelope addressed to "Capt. A.F. Patterson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258221

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.013

Advertisement for Stockton's Mineral Teeth, Theodore Metcalf, apothecary, Boston, Mass., April 4, 1837

Metcalf is located ten doors north of the Tremont House hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-04-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258222

Ref. Code: EP001.01.075.01.01.014