Historic New England

Ticket for L.W. Cook, photographic rooms, 535 Washington street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1885

The ticket and $.75 can be exchanged for 12 card photographs. The Cook Photographic Rooms are next door to the Boston Theatre and directly opposite R.H. White & Company.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265460

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.007

Leaflet for Bachrach, photographs of distinction, location unknown, undated

The handwritten text on the verso reads "My grandmother Edith Snelling wife of Bernard Whitman Lawrence (Storke)." Bachrach's ability to reproduce old prints, daguerreotypes and Kodak pictures is described on the leaflet. The item is folded inside a transparent envelope printed with the text "The Pu...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265463

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.008

List of stereoscopic views, photographed and published by Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, New Hampshire, undated

The images are for sale by Joseph L. Bates, 129 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The back cover has an image of The Holmes Stereoscope, with the inventions and improvements added by Mr. Bates.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265467

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.009

Advertisement for Davis & Co., photograph artists, corner Winter and Washington Streets, entrance No. 2 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., 1863

The building in the image shows Orlando Tompkins, apothecary on the ground floor, Henry Guild, manufacturing jeweller on the second floor and Davis on the third floor. The advertisement is from "Alm," 1863.

Date: 1863

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265468

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.010

Restoring the hidden treasure, Bachrach, photographs of distinction, 647 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Reproductive work Bachrach can perform on old photographs is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265473

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.011

Catalogue of stereoscopic views, published by S.F. Adams, New Bedford, Mass., 1867

Adams is the successor to the Bierstadt Brothers. The item was printed by E. Anthony & Sons, 67 Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1867

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265474

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.012

Photographic post cards of Old Deerfield, Mass., sold by Mary Wells Child, Deerfield, Mass., undated

The postcards are published by Charles H. Howard, Northampton, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.013

Catalogue of photographs of old and historic houses, W.B. Clarke & Co., 340 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Houses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and New York are listed by location with the construction date provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265481

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.015

Three-quarter portrait of an unidentified man, standing, facing front, Chickering Photographic Studio, Elmer Chickering, proprietor, 21 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The man rests his right arm on the back of a chair and holds a hat in his left hand. Handwritten text on the image verso reads "Directly across from panel format view of 93-95-97 in an album of cartes, cabinets and panels."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265483

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.016

Trade card for Joseph M. Foster, photographer, No. 343 Broadway, South Boston, Mass., undated

Handwritten text on the item verso reads "Found on attic floor, Gen. Sylvanus Thayer birthplace, Braintree, with many other photographers' paraphernalia, 1957."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265486

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.017

Portraits and views, catalogue, H.P. Cook, photographer, 913 E. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, 1904

Two text lines at the top of the item have been covered.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265488

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.018

Stereoscopes and stereoscopic pictures, Joseph L. Bates, 129 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Bates sells his merchandise, wholesale and retail, at the lowest prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265489

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.019

Handbill for carte de visites, Davis & Co.'s, No. 2 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 1864

Davis has enlarged and renovated reception rooms. The item was printed by Propeller Printer, 15 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1864-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.020

The Old Offices, 44 State Street, January, 1926 (H. L. Higginson's offices)

14 pages of 8" x 10" albumen prints of the outside and interior of the investment banking offices of H. L. Higginson. The firm Lee, Higginson & Co. was located at 44 State Street. Detail and quality of the photos are very high.

Date: 1926

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 265491

Ref. Code: PC009.267

Trade card for Hardy, artist photographer, No. 493 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Hardy is located between Temple Place and West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.001

Trade card for the Mazanec Studio, 380 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Mazanec Studio will do weddings, portraits and commercial photography.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.002

Trade card for Bruce E. Harding, consultant on photographic problems, Hobart and Union Streets, East Bridgewater, Mass., undated

Harding is a consultant for cinematography and photography issues.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.003

Trade card for Hardy, artist photographer, No. 493 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Fine crayon portraits a specialty." Hardy is located between Temple Place and West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.004

Trade card for Edward H. Gleason, commercial photographer, Room 303, 79 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Gleason describes his specialty as "Anything photographic, especially prints, photos of old sailing vessels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.005

Gilchrist's Photographic Rooms, 92 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Mass., undated

Gilchrist is located on Merrimack Street in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.006

Trade card for The Albertype Company, photo-gelatine illustrations, post cards, souvenir albums, 250 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York, undated

The name "H.L. Wittemann" is printed at the bottom of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.007

Brochure for Miss Florence Maynard and Mr. Karl Maynard, photographers, studios, 500 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. and 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., ca. 1920

The Maynards created "The City" series of Boston photographs and postcards. They will undertake work for architects and copy and enlarge from existing images.

Date: ca. 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.008

Invitation to an exhibition of colored camera portraits, by Dorothy Jarvis, The Society of Arts and Crafts, 9 Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts, April 17 to April 23, 1924

Dorothy Jarvis' Studio is located at 4 Cypress Street, Brookline, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265505

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.009

Catlaogue of photographic views, published by Charles P. Hibbard, 181 College Street, Burlington, Vermont, 1888

Hibbard's images are of the White and Franconia Mountains and Burlington, Vermont and vicinity.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.010

Invitation to an exhibition of portrait and landscape photographs at The Maynard Workshop, 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., May 1933

The exhibition hours are ten in the morning to six in the afternoon every Saturday in May. The year "1933" is handwritten on the card.

Date: 1933-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.011

Trade card for The Halliday Historic Photograph Co., 687 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 15, 1916

The Company has relocated to Boylston Street. The card text reads "Photographs of historic New England buildings, persons, homes, furniture and furnishings." The name "C. Park Pressey" is on the card. The envelope with the card is addressed to William Sumner Appleton, Society for the Preservation of...

Date: 1916-06-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.012

Invitation to an exhibition of Maynard Workshop photographs, Florence and Karl Maynard, 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., undated

The exhibition will include the work of contributing painters and craftsmen listed on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.013

Trade card for the Bay State Fertilizer, manufactured by The Clark's Cove Guano Company, New Bedford, Mass., 1886

A male potato figure stands in the illustration above the caption "A word to the wise is sufficient, use The Bay State Fertilizer." The benefits of using the fertilizer are described on the card verso. Edmund Grinnell, President and Samuel Ivers, Treasurer are listed on the item verso.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.010

Brochure for The Maynards, 500 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. and 34 Pilgrim Road, Waban, Mass., undated

The front of the brochure reads "The City." The Maynards are moving their photographic studio to 34 Pilgrim Road in Waban, Massachusetts. Miss Alice Neilson will represent them at the 500 Boylston Street address in Miss Joyce's decorating studio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.014

Mason's photograph collection of the colonial doorways in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The prices for Providence, Bristol, Warren and Newport photographs are listed with a corrected price of $135.00 given for the album. The brochure is printed on grey paper with black text.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.015

Mason's photograph collection of the colonial doorways in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The prices for Providence, Bristol, Warren and Newport photographs are listed with a price of $100.00 given for the album. The brochure is printed on grey paper with black text. The front of the brochure has "March 1920" handwritten in pencil.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.016

Mason's photograph collection of the colonial doorways in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The prices for Providence, Bristol, Warren and Newport photographs are listed. The brochure is printed on brown paper with black text.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.017

Photograph collection of the colonial art in Rhode Island, Harold Mason, 253 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The text on this brochure reads "Made and sold by Harold Mason." The photos are for sale at the Lantern Studio, 27 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The brochure paper is brown with black text.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.018

Envelope for Notman, photographer to the Queen, cabinet portraits, 99 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Notman has branches in Canada. The studio in Boston is opposite the Public Garden.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.019

Envelope for Wm. Notman & Son, photographers to the Queen, tablette portraits, 19 Bleury Street, Montréal, Canada, undated

Notman has branches in five American cities including Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.020

Brochure for Geo. H. Hastings, photographer, Centre Street, Newton, Mass., December 1, 1878

Hastings is the successor to A. Marshall and has retained all of his negatives. The photographer lists his prices and gives advice on appropriate colors for portraits.

Date: 1878-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265530

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.021

Colonial and historical photos, Geo. E. Noyes, photographer, Box 102, Newburyport, Mass., undated

The brochure text reads "A very interesting collection of photographs of scenes and homes of our early settlers. Invaluable to those who love the old landmarks."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265531

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.02.022

Trade card for Wing's, photographer, 425 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Wing advertises the prices for his photographic work including tintypes and ferrotypes.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265534

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.001

Trade card for Edward H. Sheldon, commercial photographer, 422 Main Street, Malden, Mass., undated

The Sheldon & Clark photography business is located in Malden, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265535

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.002

Trade card for Perry Studios, Incorporated, industrial photographers, 96 Huntington Street, New London, Connecticut, undated

Robert L. Perry is the manager of the commercial division.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265536

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.003

Trade card for Paul J. Weber, photographer, 68 Kenwood Street, Dorchester, Mass., undated

Weber will take photographs to capture landscapes, panoramas and architecture for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265537

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.004

Trade card for Charles A. Plumer, photography, 17 Whiting Street, Roxbury, Mass., undated

Plumer's photography business is in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.005

Trade card for J.W. Warren, photographer, 31 Commonwealth Square, Cottage City, Mass., undated

Warren's work includes cabinets, tintypes and stereoscopes. He is located near the Wesley House on Martha's Vineyard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.006

Trade card for Alberta A. Smith, photography, pottery, crafts, Fenway Club, 1126 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The handwritten text on the card reads "Photographed Miss Pigeon's things in Otis House, spring 1938."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265540

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.007

Advertisement for daguerreotype exhibition, Southworth & Hawes, No. 5 1-2 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., ca. 1853

The advances in daguerreotype photography are noted in an exhibition at Southworth & Hawes in Boston, Massachusetts. The notice is from "Gleason's Pictorial."

Date: ca. 1853

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.008

Trade card for Ritz & Hastings, portraits, 58 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

A woman is posed within branches outlining the letters "R" and "H." The card verso has handwritten text which reads "ca. 1880."

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265542

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.03.010

Trade card for Towne, photographer, 425 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Towne offers six picutres for $.25 "made and finished in a few minutes."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265543

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.001

Trade card for C.E. Pease, artist photographer, 22 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Old and faded pictures copied and enlarged." A yellow horseshoe and red flowers decorate the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.002

Trade card for C.E. Pease, artist photographer, 22 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Old and faded pictures copied and enlarged." Red flowers on a scroll decorate the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265545

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.003

Advertisement for The ornithologist and oologist, a monthly magazine of natural history, A.L. Ellis & Co., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, December 1883

A.L. Ellis is an importer of artificial glass eyes for taxidermists, jewellers and fancy work. Ellis has contracted with the periodical to provide advertising for it. The item is glued to a business envelope.

Date: 1883-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265249

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.008

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