Historic New England

Trade card for A.W. Strauss & Co., painters' & manufacturers' supplies, 153 Congress Street, near Franklin, Boston, Mass., undated

The card advertises "The King" tinted paint. A fortune teller wheel is shown and described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.009

Billhead for Bride & Ames, Dr., painters, grainers and glaziers, Main Street, Medford, Mass., 1864 November 17

The business is located on Main Street in Medford, Massaschusetts.

Date: 1864-11-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.02.011

Label for Johnston's Patent Dry Sized Kalsomine and Fresco Paints, location unknown, undated

The label image has a paint brush, roller and palette leaning on a bucket.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.001

Trade card for Valentine & Co., varnish makers, 36 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Lawson and Henry C. Valentine are the business owners.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.002

Trade card for Haseltine, Hill & Co., wholesale dealers in drugs, paints, oils and window glass, No. 6 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures copal varnish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.003

Label for E. & F. King & Company, paints, drugs and dye-stuffs, corner Milk and India Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The text reads "Call at E. & F. King & Co.s, cor. Milk and india Streets for goods marked..."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264958

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.004

Business card for J.R. Jones, E. & F. King & Co., paints, drugs and dye-stuffs, corner Milk & India Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

J.R. Jones is a traveling agent for the King Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264959

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.005

Trade card for Merrill Brothers, importers and dealers in paints, oils, glue, drugs, Nos. 213 and 215 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Merrill carries coal, lard, whale, lubricating and neatsfoot oils.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.006

Trade card for Stephen Whipple & Bro., cleansers and dealers in gum copal of all kinds, office, No. 26 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The Gum Copal Works is located at 35 Turner Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264968

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.007

Trade card for Henry H. Doolittle, wholesale and retail dealer in builders' hardware, mechanics' tools, paints, oil and varnish, Burlington, Vermont, undated

Doolittle also carries agricultural implements, seeds, horse powers and cutters.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.008

Trade card for Charles C. Henshaw, importer and dealer in drugs, paints, oils, varnishes and dye-stuffs, No. 154 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Henshaw refines saltpetre and nitrate of soda.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264970

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.009

Trade card for D.T. Mills & Co., crude & refined petroleum, 39 & 40 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mills deals in crude and refined petroleum in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264971

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.010

Trade card for D.T. Mills & Co., crude & refined petroleum, 13 & 15 Custom House Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Mills deals in crude and refined petroleum in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.011

Business card for Porter O. Robinson, The Arco Company, paints, varnishes and enamels, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

Robinson is the Boston representative for The Arco Company. The factory and laboratories are shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264973

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.012

Trade card for the Providence Steam Paint Works, Parker & Co., proprietors, manufacturers and dealers in white lead, zinc, verdigris, 55 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The business carries all kinds of painters' supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.013

Trade card for Stephen Whipple & Bro., cleansers and dealers in gum copal of all kinds, office, No. 3 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The Gum Copal Works is located at 35 Turner Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264976

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.014

Trade card for E. & F. King & Co., importers and dealers in paints, chemicals, and dye-stuffs, Nos. 26 & 27 India, corner Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

King manufactures copal varnishes and is the sole agent for The Union White Lead.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264977

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.015

Trade card for Rossie Iron Ore Paint, Rossie Iron Ore Paint Co., Ogdensburg, New York, undated

Customers are told to paint their roofs, barns and fences with the product. Rossie Paint is for sale by Willard E. Greene in Burlington, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.016

Trade card for Spring & Company, location unknown, undated

A landscape image overlays the colors on the palette shaped trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264983

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.017

Trade card for Dexter Brothers, paints, oils & varnishes, 55 & 57 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Dexter is an agent for Beymer, Bauman & Company, Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.018

Trade card for the Murphy Varnish Company, 140 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The chariot carries a container of Murphy's Varnish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.019

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, location unknown, undated

Walker & Nelson, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, deal in paints and are agents for the Beymer White Lead. Four men ride in a horse-drawn vehicle in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.020

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, location unknown, undated

Walker & Nelson, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, deal in paints and are agents for the Beymer White Lead. A woman paints at an easel at the seashore in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.021

Burgess, Fobes Co. Pure White Lead, Portland, Maine, 1911 January 1

The process for making white lead and linseed oil is described with a price list.

Date: 1911-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.022

Postcard for Dutch Boy White Lead, location unknown, undated

The caption text reads "Next to white a most desirable color scheme is a soft yellow, with white trim. For dignified, sanitary, economical decoration of walls paint them with Dutch Boy White Lead." The postcard verso has a Dutch Boy stamp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.023

Trade card for The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co., paint, white lead, stains, New Milford, Connecticut, undated

The Company carries Wheeler's Patent Wood Filler. The business has offices in New York and Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.024

Invitation for the Highland Paint and Wall Paper Co., opening, 140 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business invites customers to the opening of its new display rooms and store located at 140 State Street. The image caption reads "A bridge in old China."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.025

Envelope for Berry Brothers Inc., varnishes, enamels, lacquers, stains, 21 Power House Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The trade mark logo reads "Berry Brothers' celebrated varnishes, Detroit."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.026

Circular for Plastico, a permanent wall coating, Anti-Kalsomine Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1888 January 14

The use of Plastico will allow a painter to achieve effects superior to wallpaper. Plastico is for sale at Chas. Richardson & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1888-01-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.027

Billhead for Oliver Johnson & Co., importers, manufacturers and dealers in white lead, colors & painters supplies, office 19, warehouse, 13 & 15 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1877 June 23

The business manufactures Villa Paints for inside and outside use. Johnson also deals in grocer's drugs, patent medicines, perfumery and soaps. The Company paint works is at the corner of Eddy and Elm Streets in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: 1877-06-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.028

Letterhead for Dexter Brothers, wholesale paint dealers and manufacturers, 55-57 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., 1891 April 21

The top of the letterhead has logos for Dexter Brothers English Shingle Stain and Beymer, Bauman & Co. Pure White Lead, Pittsburgh.

Date: 1891-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.029

Price list for H.N.F. Marshall & Co., importers and dealers in paints, oils, window glass, 78 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., 1863 July 6

Individual products and prices are listed on the item verso.

Date: 1863-07-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.030

Brochure for the Boston Enamel Paint Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure provides color samples, application directions and prices. Geo. Blanchard & Brothers is the agent in Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.031

Brochure for Alabastine, stone base cement wall coating, Alabastine Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, undated

A color sample and directions for use are provided in the brochure. The product is available from Watson, Hallett & Company, 85 Oliver Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.032

Color sample for Averill Paint, manufactured by The Taylor Paint & Oil Co., New York and Boston, undated

Taylor is the successor to Seeley Brothers. The product features and testimonials are listed on the item verso. Maloney & Spaulding in Cavendish, Vermont sell Averill Paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265020

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.033

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

Envelope for Coburn's Picture and Art Store, picture framing, 62 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Coburn carries greeting cards, gifts and artists' materials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265655

Ref. Code: EP001.01.091.01.02.008

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