Historic New England

M.C. Warren & Co. bronze goods, builders' hardware and carpenters' tools, No. 9 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., June 20, 1888

The leaflet is a price list for the nails carried by this dealer. The front cover calls attention to the new Percha steel nails made by the Tremont Nail Company.

Date: 1888-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242683

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.010

Trade card for W.R. Kinsman, fine monumental work, 6 to 10 Edison Street, corner Willow, Rutland, Vermont, undated

Kinsman manufactures and deals in native and foreign marble and granite.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242684

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.011

Mutual Marble Co., Brandon, Vermont, 1885

This 1885 price list for Brandon Italian and Blue Marble is only for the trade.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242685

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.012

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso has a photograph of the Tile Works with three individuals in the foreground.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242686

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.013

Trade card for Barney's Studios, hand decorated wood products, 26 Crosby Street, Portland 5, Maine, undated

This artist's studio specializes in decorations on wood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242687

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.014

Billhead for J. Hodge, moldings, brackets, sash, and blinds, Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated August 30, 1894

Hodge can perform wood turning and scroll sawing of every description. The shop is opposite the Freight Depot.

Date: 1894-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242715

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.015

Circular for Victor Wrought Iron Door Hanger and Rail, location unknown, undated

The circular describes the Victor Door Hanger and Rail, patented on July 17, 1883.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242716

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.04.016

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso has an image of three employees in front of the work place.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242826

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.001

Common brick in historical and modern American architecture,The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, 121 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The booklet contains images of houses and buildings using brick as a building material.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242827

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.002

Trade card for Dahlborg, Hayes, Machado & Co., architectural modelling, 199 East Dedham Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The company works in plaster, cement and artifical marble. The card verso contains a list of references. The business moved from Hanover Street to East Dedham Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242828

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.003

Trade card for Boyce Brothers, Patent Commode Dressing Case, 739 Washington Street, corner Dix Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Boyce Brothers manufactures a combined commode and bureau in all styles and sizes. "Helen Mar, Inventor and Patentee" is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.004

Trade card for The Brockton Shutter Worker Co., Stoughton, Mass., undated

The company manufactures a device for opening and closing blinds from the inside of the house.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.005

Trade card for W.R. Kinsman, fine monumental work, 6 to 10 Edson Street, corner Willow, Rutland, Vermont, undated

Kinsman will work in any part of the country on marble and granite projects.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.006

Trade card for Keighley Metal Ceiling and Roofing Co., 514-516 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Keighley manufactures improved lap joint and patent lock joint metal ceilings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.007

Trade card for Stearns & Waterman Co., tiles, 1 Washington Street, corner Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Stearns is a manufacturer, importer and contractor for tile and fireplace work. It also deals in "Wills-ite Sanitary Flooring."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.008

Trade card for Eastern Terra-Cotta, Brick & Tile Co., 423 Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

A telephone number is given for this business in the upper left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242834

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.009

Trade card for Rutland Fire Clay Co., miners, manufacturers, jobbers, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The company deals in fire clay, fire brick, cement, marble dust and sewer pipes. Stamped acrosss the front of the card it reads "Rutland Flexible Asbestos Wall Plaster."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242835

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.010

Trade card for Crooker Mantel & Tile Co. 230-232 Weybosset Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Crooker does floors, wood work, gas and electric fixtures, metal ceilings and bath room fittings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242836

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.011

Trade card for John M. Yerkes, Jr., Yerkes Tile Works, Romulus, New York, undated

The card verso shows three men in front of the materials needed for the Tile Works.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242837

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.012

Billhead for P. & G.M. Williams, hardware, tools, iron, steel, 13 State Street, 13 State Street, New London, Connecticut, dated February 15, 1890

A hardware store carrying railroad and machinists supplies and paint. The billhead states "Proprietors of the New London Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store."

Date: 1890-02-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242838

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.013

Business card for Johnson Lumber Co., Inc., Turner Street Extension, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Johnson deals in wholesale building materials and maintenance supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242839

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.014

Business card for Louis S. Kline & Sons, ladders, staging, specialties, 53 Chatham Street, East Lynn, Mass., undated

The business deals in ladders and staging equipment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242840

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.015

Trade card for Tenney & Searle, hardware, paints, oils, glass, lime, Orange, Mass., undated

Tenney & Searle handles Ray Hubbell's ornamental metal corners for oil cloths.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242851

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.016

Best roofing at the lowest possible prices, Webber Lumber & Supply Co., Thompson Street, Fitchburg, Mass., 1924

The brochure contains descriptions and prices for the roofing and garage doors carried by Webber Lumber.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.017

Letterhead for The Peck Co., colonial roofings, builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated February 22, 1915

The Peck Company deals in Beaver Board, paints, oils and varnishes in addition to roofing and builders' supplies.

Date: 1915-02-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242853

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.018

Billhead for M.J. Caldbeck, Son & Co., builders' supplies of all kinds, St.Johnsbury, Vermont, dated October 7, 1914

Caldbeck deals in a variety of hardware items including Wall Stucco Plaster for Vermont and New Hampshire.

Date: 1914-10-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242854

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.019

Billhead for Elmer A. Eddy, Dr., hard and soft wood lumber, West Wardsboro, Vermont, dated December 6, 1897

The items listed on the billhead are hay and potatoes.

Date: 1897-12-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242855

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.020

Letterhead for G. W. Billings, slate & wood mantel works, Troy, New Hampshire, dated September 9, 1889

1 letterhead ; 8 x 10 1/2 inches

Date: 1889-09-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242856

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.021

Advertisement for Hanley Company Inc., Hanley flame-tone hand fettled tile, Bradford, Pennsylvania, 260 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.; 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, undated

Hanley is described as the largest manufacturer and distributor of face brick in the East.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242857

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.022

Advertisement for Hanley Company Inc., Hanley flatter glazed brick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, Boston, Mass.; 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, undated,

The image is for the use of glazed brick in operating rooms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242858

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.023

Billhead for Andrew F. Leatherbee, eastern and western lumber, 376 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 1, 1885

Lumber for walls, fences and flooring is carried. On the billhead "Boston" has been crossed out and replaced with "Brockton."

Date: 1885-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242859

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.001

Billhead for J.B. Rhines & Co., lumber, Weymouth, Mass., dated 1903

Rhines is a dealer in spruce, cypress, whitewood and soft pine.

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242860

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.002

Billhead for W.F. Sanborn & Co., lumber, Commercial Street, Weymouth, Mass., dated August 30, 1904

This lumber dealer also handles doors, blinds, shingles and drain pipes.

Date: 1904-08-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.003

Billhead for A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, lumber of all kinds, Neponset, Mass., dated September 23, 1897

The company specializes in gulf cypress, Florida ash and Georgia yellow pine. The main office, mills and wharves are in Neponset, Massachusetts. Other offices and warehouses are listed for 166 Devonshire Street and 104 Friend Street in Boston.

Date: 1897-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242862

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.004

Billhead for John Gates, finishing and framing lumber, Union Street, Worcester, Mass., dated November 29, 1860

This business, opposite Merrifield's buildings, offers shingles, clapboards and laths in hard pine, black walnut, white-wool and cherry.

Date: 1860-11-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242863

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.005

Letterhead for J.W. Jones Lumber Co., hardwood lumber, Appleton, Wisconsin, dated February 18, 1903

This lumber company has a representative in the Exhchange Building in Boston, Massaschusetts.

Date: 1903-02-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242864

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.01.006

Trade card for Spurr's papered veneers and marqueteries, 522 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass., and 209 Canal Street, New York, undated

The trade card, in the shape of a hand mirror, is printed on white maple wood.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242865

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.02.001

Charles W. Spurr's veneers, hangings & marqueteries, 522 Harrison Avenue and 3 Randolph Street, Boston, Mass. and 209 Canal Street, New York, undated

The trade card is printed on white maple wood. The middle of the card reads "Spurrs Patented Combined Wood and Paper."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242866

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.02.002

Billhead for C. H. Hamm, hard and soft wood lumber, 242 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The counting-room is located on Albany Street. The business wharves are on Albany and Lehigh, opposite Genesee, Oswego and Oneida Streets.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242867

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.02.02.003

Trade card for T. R. Davis, marble worker, Middle Street, Exeter, New Hampshire, undated

This marble worker deals in foregin and domestic marble and slate stone. He builds monuments on commission.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.03.01.001

Trade card for The New England Granite Works, 650 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut and 1283 Broadway, New York, New York, undated

The card verso lists several exhibits of the company's work. The quarries are in Westerly, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.03.01.002

Trade card for W.J. Knowlton, minerologist and naturalist, No.168 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso states the shop carries minerals for educational and ornamental purposes and supplies for mineralogists, taxidermists and naturalists.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.03.01.003

Trade card for Henry Murray, monumental work in marble and granite, 41 Haverhill Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Operating from Boston, this dealer creates monuments in granite and marble.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.03.01.004

Advertisement for architects, Boston, Mass., 1854

The firms advertised are Hammatt Billings on Washington Street, Billings & Sleeper on Court Street and the Penrhyn Marble Company on Tremont and Howard Streets.

Date: 1854

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242872

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.03.01.005