Historic New England

Trade card for Merrill & Mackintire, eggs, 170 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The customer is instructed to "cut on the lines and with the four pieces produce either 6,7,8,10,11 or 12 eggs" to solve the Magic Egg Puzzle.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.019

Trade card for the Anglo American Provision Co., Fowler Bros., Ltd., New York and Liverpool, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois, undated

A crown advertises the Anglo American Provision Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.020

Envelope for Genery Stevens, butter, cheese, eggs, beans, poultry at wholesale, 58 Bridge Street, Worcester, Mass., dated November 25, 1898

Genery Stevens has cold storage at 58 Bridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1898-11-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248299

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.021

Billhead for Shute & Merchant, dry & pickled fish, Gloucester, Mass., dated September 29, 1898

The business specializes in Gold Wedge Brand Fibered Codfish, Diamond Wedge Brand Absolutely Boneless and Swans Down Brand Pickled Fish. The business was established in 1862.

Date: 1898-09-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.022

Trade card for F.S. Mudgett, fresh fish, and oysters in their season, location unknown, undated

A large letter "M" dominates the trade card for F.S. Mudgett.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248301

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.023

Billhead for G.D. Jackson, fresh and salt fish, lobsters, oysters, corner of Myrtle & Anderson Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1879

Fishing tackle is constantly on hand for customers.

Date: 1879-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.024

Billhead for S.F. Woodbridge & Co., beef, pork, lard, hams, sausages, pigs' feet, tripe, tallow, Nos. 65 & 67 Quincy Market, Boston, Mass., dated May 19, 1869

Woodbridge is a wholesale and retail dealer in meat products.

Date: 1869-05-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248303

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.025

Billhead for John P. Squire & Co., pork, lard, and hams, 21 to 25 Faneuil Hall Market & 39 North Market Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 22, 1882

The slaughtering and curing establishment is on Gore Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Squire manufactures Extra Lard Oil. The business was established in 1842.

Date: 1882-11-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248304

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.026

Billhead for B. Johnson, Dr., mutton, 1 & 3 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated February 16, 1888

Mutton is listed as being sold to this customer.

Date: 1888-02-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248305

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.027

Billhead for Harvey C. Smith, wholesale fish dealer, 33 Main Street, Gloucester, Mass., dated June 4, 1902

The dealer manufactures boneless codfish, packs mackerel and smokes halibut. Cape Ann Turkey and Smiths Famous Codfish are specialties. The business was established in 1872.

Date: 1902-06-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248306

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.028

Billhead for Harvey C. Smith, wholesale fish dealer, 33 Main Street, Gloucester, Mass., dated July 9, 1902

The terms of business are described at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1902-07-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248307

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.029

Billhead for Nathan Robbins, poultry and wild game, Stalls nos. 33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated 1867

Robbins also provides live pigs and fowls for shipping.

Date: 1867

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248308

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.030

Billhead for Nathan Robbins, poultry and wild game, Stalls nos. 33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated 1868

Robbins deals in live pigs and fowl including turkeys, ducks, capons and pigeons.

Date: 1868

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248309

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.031

Billhead for Alfred Jones' Sons, fish dealers, 140 & 142 Broad Street, Bangor, Maine, dated June 8, 1908

Jones is a wholesale fish dealer established in 1855.

Date: 1908-06-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248310

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.032

Billhead for Nathan Robbins, poultry and wild game, Stalls nos.33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated January 31, 1888

Vegetables such as spinach, celery and lettuce are listed on the billhead.

Date: 1888-01-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248311

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.033

Letterhead for Charles H. North & Co., packers, curers and wholesale dealers in provisions, 27 & 29 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated October 24, 1884

The North store is located at 33 & 34 North Market Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The slaughtering, curing and packing establishment is on Medford Street in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Date: 1884-10-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248312

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.034

Letterhead for John H. Vose, Eastern Agent for John P. Squire Co., dealers in pork, lard, hams, 235 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine, dated August 5, 1905

The billhead has an image of the Squire slaughtering and curing establishment on Gore Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1905-08-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248313

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.035

Billhead for Brock & Nash, beef, pork, hams, lard, tallow, Nos. 37 & 39 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated February 1, 1888

The slaughter house is at No. 16 Brighton Abattoir.

Date: 1888-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248315

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.036

Label for Lily Chocolates, Ganong Bros., Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, undated

Flower lilies are in the center of this label for Lily Chocolates.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248316

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.001

Trade card for George Close, wholesale confectioner, 243 Broadway, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

Three children attempt to crack open a nut in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248317

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.002

Trade card for E.C. Atwood, confectionery, 487 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A bird holds a decorated egg in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248318

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.003

Trade card for Baker's Chocolate and Bon Bons, Winthrop M. Baker, 490 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The verso advertises Baker's Nougatines and "George A. Briggs, Druggist" is stamped on the right side.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248319

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.004

Label for Princess Chocolate, location unknown, undated

The label verso is partially obscured and cut off.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248320

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.005

Trade card for Betty Standish Candies, Betty Standish, location unknown, 1923-1924

The card verso is a July-June 1923-1924 calendar.

Date: 1923-1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248321

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.006

Billhead for M.R. Jones, confectioner and caterer, Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass., dated July 1, 1889

Jones is able to supply cakes, pastries, fruit, ice cream, frozen pudding, sherbet, jellies and table ornaments.

Date: 1889-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248322

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.007

Billhead for J.T. Pillman & Co., pure fruit preserves, jams and jellies, Ayer, Mass., dated April 21, 1902

The Company has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Portland. Pillman is the successor to Whitcher, Pillman & Company.

Date: 1902-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248323

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.008

Billhead for Crystal Confectionery Co., manufacturing confectioners, Rutland, Vermont, dated September 10, 1919

The Company manufactures University Chocolates, Merry Widow Kisses and C.C.C. Caramels.

Date: 1919-09-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248324

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.009

Trade card for Helvetia Milk Condensing Co., Highland, Illinois, 1890

The advantages of Helvetia Milk are described on the card verso. The image caption reads "The Little Doctor."

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248325

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.001

Trade card for Ridge's Food, Woolrich & Co., Palmer, Mass., undated

Ridge's Food is for children and people with disabilities to make blanc mange, puddings and custards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248326

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.002

Trade card for Victor Baby Food, location unknown, undated

The small and large size prices of Victor Baby Food are given.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248327

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.003

Trade card for Victor Baby Food, location unknown, undated

The caption reads "Victor Baby Food makes brain, bone and muscle."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248328

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.004

Trade card for Borden's Condensed Milk, The Illinois Condensing Co., No. 8 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 1891

The card verso describes the purity of Borden's Condensed Milk.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248329

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.005

Trade card for Ridge's Food, Woolrich & Co., Palmer, Mass., undated

Ridge's Food is for children and people with disabilities and may be used in the making of blanc mange, puddings and custards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248330

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.006

Trade card for Mellin's Food, Doliber-Goodale Co., Boston, Mass., 1895

The card verso lists 1895 testimonials for using the product with infants.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248331

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.007

Trade card for Highland Brand Evaporated Cream, Helvetia Milk Condensing Co., Highland, Illinois, undated

The advantages and use instructions for the unsweetened condensed milk are given on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248332

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.008

Trade card for Murdock's Liquid Food, Murdock Liquid Food Co., Boston, Mass., 1889

The card has a calendar for September 1889 to August 1890. The advantages of Murdock's Liquid Food are described on the card verso.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.02.001

"Mellin's Food for infants and invalids," The Doliber-Goodale Co., 41 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., 1891

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Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248359

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.02.002

Trade cards for Stickney & Poor's Mustards, Spices and Extracts, 205 and 207 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A boy and his dog pull a two wheeled cart with Stickney & Poor condiments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248362

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.001

Trade cards for Stickney & Poor's Mustards, Spices and Extracts, 205 and 207 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two children play with a sled carrying Stickney & Poor's condiments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248363

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.002

Trade card for Lea & Perrins' Sauce, John Duncan's Sons, New York, New York, undated

Lea & Perrins' Worcestershire Sauce is promoted on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248364

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.003

Advertisement for Samuel C. Bradshaw, West India goods, cordials, groceries, No. 52 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., ca.1824

Bradshaw also carries wooden and stone ware. He will deliver goods free of charge within Boston. The item verso has "c. 1824" handwritten in pencil

Date: ca. 1824

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248365

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.002

Advertisement for John Barnet Chace, family groceries, No.34 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, October 1836

Pecane nuts, West India preserves, East India coffee, matches and sundries are advertised.

Date: 1836-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248366

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.003

Gerkins from W.K. Lewis & Co., 56 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The sheet has five product labels for Lewis Mixed Pickles and Gerkins. Lewis manufactures pickles, preserves, jams, ketchups and rich sauces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248367

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.004

Billhead for Robert C.Lowry & Co., Windsor Herring, 55 Pine Street, New York, ca. 1878

The Windsor Herring is "prepared under Geo. T. Peters patent September 10, 1878."

Date: ca. 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.001

Label for Genuine Durham Mustard, location unknown, ca. 1878

The mustard product won prize medals in Paris and Philadelphia in 1867 and 1876. The label lists quantity discounts.

Date: ca. 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248455

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.002

Billhead for Geo. B. Richardson & Co., groceries, No. 1 Market Square , Boston, Mass., dated May 23, 1839

Richardson carries West Indian goods, fruits of all kinds, confectionary, cigars and other items. The grocery is located opposite the south side of Faneuil Hall.

Date: 1839-05-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248456

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.003