Historic New England

Billhead for Pratts Food, Eames & Towne, poultry food, Main St., Keene, New Hampshire, undated

The billhead features a large seal for Pratts Food. Stamped across the top it reads "George H. Eames successor to" Eames & Towne, dealers in flour, grain, feed, baled hay, salt and other goods. The Eames Grist Mill is located in Ashulot, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241714

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.03.01.003

Billhead for F.N. Canfield, Dr., grain, meal and feed, Arlington, Vermont, dated November 30, 1893

Dr. Canfield's billhead is printed on lined ledger paper.

Date: 1893-11-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241715

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.03.01.004

Billhead for Dennies' Express. Dr., hay, grain, and straw for sale, 15 Devonshire St., 95 Arch St., 174 Washington St., Boston, Mass., dated June 1, 1899

The billhead states the following: "Order boxes: 50 High Street and Cellar No. 13 North Side Faneuil Hall Market." The date information is preceded by "Stoughton, Mass."

Date: 1899-06-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241717

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.03.01.005

Billhead for J.M. Dennie, hay, grain, straw and feed, Railroad Avenue, Stoughton, Mass., dated November 1, 1900

The business is located on Railroad Avenue at the rear of the Express Office.

Date: 1900-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241718

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.03.01.006

Billhead for Haskell & Fitch, hay, dealers in grain and all kinds of feed, Claremont, New Hampshire, undated

The dealer handles feeds such as chicken wheat, mica grit and animal meal.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241719

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.03.01.007

Billhead for Burditt Bros., shippers of flour, grain & mill feed, Rutland, Vermont, dated December 4, 1896

The names W.F. Burditt and D.D. Burditt are printed above an image of their headquarters.

Date: 1896-12-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241720

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.03.01.008

Tafeu., receipt to manufacture 1 cart load of Dodge Hayward's Land Dressing, Worm and Insect Killer, Dodge Hayward, Mast Yard, New Hampshire, undated

This receipt is a recipe for the creation of a fertilizer and insecticide with directions for using it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241721

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.001

Business card for Ezra E. Adams, with Bowker Fertilizer, 43 Chatham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business card has a flowering plant and a quote "Beware lest thou forget the Lord."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241723

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.002

Business card for Ezra E. Adams, with Bowker Fertilizer, 43 Chatham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

To the left of the flower on the card there is a quote "Take ye heed watch and pray."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241724

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.003

Business card for Ezra E. Adams, with Bowker Fertilizer, 43 Chatham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Beneath the flowers the card has a quote which reads "Stand ye in awe and sin not."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241725

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.004

Trade card for Bowker Fert'z Co., food for flowers, Boston & New York

The long borders of the card read "Largely soluble in water, free from odor. Clean to handle, will keep any length of time." The card verso is inscribed "after 1878."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241726

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.005

Trade card for Bowker Fert'z Co., food for flowers, Boston & New York

The long borders of the card read "Made expressly for plants grown in house or garden. Produces healthy growth & early & generous flowering." The card verso is inscribed "after 1878."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241728

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.006

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

A little girl peeks through a wheat sheave to look at two birds on the ground. The illustration caption reads "A nice Swheat girl." The caption below the illustration reads "A word to the wise is sufficient use The Bay State Fertilizer." The benefits of using the fertilizer are described on the card...

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241737

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.007

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

A figure with a tobacco leaf head is shown reclining in a chair smoking with the caption "A good smoking leaf." The caption below reads "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 an...

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241738

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.008

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

Male and female carrot figures stand 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: 241739

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.009

Read Fertilizer Co., phosphate fertilizers, Syracuse, New York, undated

The pamphlet cover reads "The popular Read's Standard Super Phosphate and the famous Farmer's Friend Fertilizers. D.H. Foster, General Sales Agent. For sale by A.M. Belcher."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241740

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.001

Wheeler and Sheldon, high grade fertilizers made from blood, bone and meat, Rutland, Vermont, 1892

The pamphlet describes how fertilizers are made and includes directions for using, testimonials and a calendar for 1892-93. The inside flap reads "For sale by E.M. Megrath, North Charleston, N.H."

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241741

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.002

Chemo for getting rid of moths in warehouses, Chemo Company, Buffalo, New York

The Chemo Company is the manufacturer of Chemo Moth Destroyer. Instructions for using the product, prices,testimonials and an order form are included in the pamphlet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241744

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.003

Cheapest spray, Bowker Insecticide Company, 48 Chatham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The advantages of using Bowker Insecticide Company sprays are described. The Company is also located in 60 Trinity Pl., New York and Sta.P., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241745

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.004

How to make house plants bloom, by Prof. S.T. Maynard, Bowker Fertilizer Co., Boston and New York, 1879

The pamphlet has tips for house plant care, fertilizer use and testimonials. The Bowker Company is located at 43 Chatham Street, Boston, Mass., 3 Park Place, New York and 81 Exchange Street, Rochester, New York.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241746

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.005

Trade card for Buffaline Universal Insect Killer, location unknown, undated

The head and shoulders of a little girl is shown in the middle of flowers. The card verso has the Boston & Maine Railroad Eastern Division schedule between Boston, Lynn and Revere Beach.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241748

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.006

How to raise good crops on a New England farm, Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass., 1898

This catalogue for Essex Fertilizers, available from the Russia Cement Company in Gloucester, Massachusetts, contains descriptions and prices for its products and testimonials. The cover reads "Compliments of S.M. Noyes, Gen'l. Ag't. for N.H. and Vt."

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241749

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.02.007

Business card for Paul A. Winter, with Sutton & Sons, Royal Seed establishment, Reading, England, 1920-1940

The front of the card reads "H.P. Winter & Co., 64 Wall Street, New York City, Sole Agents."

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241750

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.001

Business card for J. Winslow Jones, Winslow's world renowned green corn, Portland, Maine, undated

The center of the card has a globe with "Trademark J.W.J." printed on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241753

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.002

Trade card for R. & J. Farquhar, growers, importers and dealers in reliable, tested seeds, etc., 19 South Market Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Flowers and papers with decorated borders advertise the R. & J. Farquhar business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241754

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.003

Billhead for Curtis & Cobb, seed store and horticultural exchange, Colonnade Row, 161 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 2, 1873

Curtis & Cobb are dealers in seeds, trees, bulbs, plants, tools, lawn mowers, cutlery, books and other merchandise. The illustration shows a female figure working with food and plant produce.

Date: 1873-09-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241755

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.004

Letter from Lancaster County Seed Company, Garden Spot Seeds, Paradise, Pennsylvania, undated

A letter from the Lancaster Country Seed Company President to a delinquent customer. The envelope is included with the letter.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241756

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.005

Trade card for Perry & Robinson Seed House, Syracuse, New York

The card verso shows a plant from the Perry & Robinson Seed House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241757

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.02.001

Trade card for Chas. H. Stone & Co., prices of grass seeds, 9 Chatham Row, Boston, Mass., April 17, 1873

The card lists prices for timothy, clover and red top grass seeds.

Date: 1873-04-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241758

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.02.002

Billhead for Rice's Seeds, Cambridge, New York, dated October 5, 1916

This billhead for the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. states the seeds are "Sold on consignment" and this is "Season 191."

Date: 1916-10-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241759

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.02.003

Billhead for Joseph Breck and Sons, 51, 52 & 53 North Market St., 17 North Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 16, 1885

The billhead states "Established 1822. New England Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store. C.H.B. Breck, C.H. Breck, J.F. Breck."

Date: 1885-11-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241770

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.02.004

Billhead for Dee & Doyle, dealers in plants, seeds, bulbs, shrubs, trees, &c., no. 57 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 13, 1879

Beneath the bouquet illustration are the names "Thomas W. Dee, Wm. E. Doyle, Jr."

Date: 1879-11-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241771

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.02.005

Trade card for Rice's Seeds, Jerome B. Rice & Co., Cambridge Valley Seed Gardens, Cambridge, New York, undated

Four children wait to get a bite while fishing in a river. The caption below the illustration is "Great expectations." The other caption reads "Rice's Seeds have spoken their own praise wher-ever planted for upwards of 40 years." Under the illustration it reads "Mayer, Merkel & Ottmann, Lith., N.Y."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241775

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.02.006

Memo booklet for L.P. Brown, complete ambulance service, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine,1940

The cover illustration of the booklet has a sailing ship with the word "Memorandum," at the top. The verso has a 1940 calendar with "Memo Booklet-Amst. Print. & Litho. Co., Amsterdam, N.Y.," at the bottom.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.003.01.01.001

Trade card for Perry Bird Boxes, Philip E. Perry, 748 Tremont Bldg., Boston, mass., undated

This birdhouse advertisement has "Send for circular" at the bottom of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241780

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.01.01.001

Profitable silver-black fox ranching, Granite State Silver Black Fox Ranch, South Cornish, New Hampshire, P.O. Windsor, Vermont, undated

The leaflet describes for beginners the history, market and supplies needed to start a fox ranching business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241782

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.02.01.001

American horse doctor, Hunter & Co., Publishers, Hinsdale, N.H., undated

The leaflet advertisements are for: "Hermann's Magic Whistle and Bird and Animal Imitator," "The American horse doctor," "The ventriloquist's guide," "Prestidigitation or magic made easy" and "Star spangled banner: a large illustrated monthly."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241783

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.001

Trade card for riding school, Bufford, Boston, Mass., undated

This trade card captioned "The halt," shows two women in riding habits with their horses near a watering place. The verso describes the riding school and its prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241785

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.002

Trade card for Dyke Brothers, fine harnesses, 82 West Pearl St., opp. Tremont House Stable, Nashua, New Hampshire, ca. 1875

The left corner of the card has a buckle image and the wording "Granite State Buckle Co., Nashua, N.H." Above the image is the statement "Patented December 7th, 1875." In the lower left corner of the card are the names A. Dyke, H. Dyke.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241786

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.003

Trade card for the Putnam Nail Co., Boston, Mass., 1881

The illustration caption reads "Hattie Woodward, 2.15 1/2." Below the image it states "Copyright Clay & Richmond, Buffalo, N.Y., 1881." The card verso reads "The Only Hot-Forged and Hammer-Pointed Horse-Shoe Nail in The World." The company postal address is in Neponset, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241791

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.004

Business card for the Globe Nail Company, manufacturers of horse shoe nails, Boston, Mass., undated

The front of the card has "E.R. Sawin, General Agent." The card verso provides background on the "Globe Horse Shoe Nail." The bottom of the verso states "On Exhibition in the Main Building, Column N. 71."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 241795

Ref. Code: EP001.01.004.03.01.005