Historic New England

Billhead for Grant & Seaver, importers and dealers in European and American goods, No. 5 Liberty Square, Boston, Mass., September 24, 1827

The billhead has an extensive list of items purchased including ribbons, mittens, caps and shawls.

Date: 1827-09-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246426

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.01.035

Billhead for Davis & Brown, jewlery, silver plate, No. 33 Marlboro' Street, corner of Milk-Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 30, 1814

The store carries plated ware, watches, military, gilt fancy, shell combs, Britannia and japanned goods.

Date: 1814-12-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246427

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.01.036

Valentine label, location unknown, undated

The "From" and "To" areas of the label are within valentine hearts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246428

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.001

Happy New Year, location unknown, undated

The card is decorated with holly, flowers, a book and a mandolin.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246429

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.002

Hoping Santa Claus brings you everything you want!, location unknown, undated

A child and his dog await Santa Claus with a stocking hanging on the end of the bed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246430

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.003

Trade card for E. Camp, dealer in fancy goods, 348 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A fairy holds a bunch of flowers in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246431

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.004

Trade card for E. Camp, dealer in fancy goods, 348 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

The figure holds a mask in her right hand.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246432

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.005

Trade card for E. Camp, dealer in fancy goods, 348 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

The figure holds a mask and wears a hat and fur cape.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246433

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.006

Christmas greeting card, A.M. Davis, location unknown, 1908

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246434

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.007

Trade card for 1881 valentines, Loring's, corner of Bromfield & Washington Streets, Boston, Mass., 1881

The calendar in the image reads "Monday, Nov. 29."

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246435

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.008

Season's greetings, Farm journal of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The card is for a five year subscription to the "Farm journal of Philadelphia." The name on the image is "M. Humphrey." In a medieval setting the yule log is dragged toward a castle.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246436

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.009

Happy New Year greeting card, location unknown, undated

The card verso reads "Sterling Line. W.M.Beach Co., Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246437

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.010

Trade card for Trifet's, fancy cards & valentines, 25 School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The figure celebrates a holiday meal advertising Trifet's card shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.011

Trade card for A.B. Richardson's, holiday goods, 265 Broadway, Chelsea, Mass., undated

Three children and their dog are ice skating in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.012

Trade card for A.B. Richardson's, holiday goods, 265 Broadway, Chelsea, Mass., undated

The card text reads "Be sure to see A.B. Richardson's Holiday Goods."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246477

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.013

With warmest greetings card, Marcus Ward & Co., London, England,; Belfast, Northern Ireland, undated

"Dec Xmas 25" is printed on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246478

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.014

Christmas greeting card, location unknown, undated

The verse reads "Kisses go with mistletoe - May I take one! Don't say no!"

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246479

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.015

Trade card for David M. Read's, holiday goods, location unknown, undated

The card verso, which is partially unreadable, describes the holiday goods for sale including lace goods, gloves, ribbons, silks and fine dress goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246480

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.016

Merry may your Christmas be greeting card, location unknown, undated

A dog, wearing a blue ribbon, lays on a red sofa.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246481

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.03.017

Trade card for the Saint Nicholas 99¢ Store, useful and ornamental goods, 69 Westminister Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The business carries the largest assortment of goods in Providence.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246482

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.001

Trade card for Joseph Ward, looking-glasses, picture frames, and mouldings, 125 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1860s

Ward is an importer and dealer in paintings, engravings, photographs and albums.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246483

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.002

Furniture makers' photographic sales catalogue

A small furniture makers' photographic sales catalogue from Templeton, Massachusetts, possibly form Bourne & Brooks ca. 1870. Album holds 10 mounted 7 1/2 x 9 inch black and white photographs of chamber ( bedroom) furniture sets. The carved furniture includes a bed frame, vanity, vanity chair, rock...

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246494

Ref. Code: PC009.252

Trade card for the St. Joachim Bazaar, the largest retail toy, jewelry, & fancy goods store in the city, 329 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

The item is copyrighted by J.H. Bufford's Sons.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246484

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.003

Trade card for the St. Joachim Bazaar, the largest retail toy, jewelry, & fancy goods store in Boston, 329 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A bird hovers over the flowers in the image for St. Joachim Bazaar.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246485

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.004

Trade card for F. Shoenfuss, fringes, tassels, buttons, made to order, 383 Washington Street, Room 6, opposite Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso invites the public to call and examine the silk and worsted fringes, cords, tassels, buttons and ladies' dress and cloak trimmings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246489

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.005

Trade card for Miss M.L.P., millinery, fancy goods, Post Office Block, Montpelier, Vermont, undated

The hand holds a flower bouquet in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.006

Trade card for George A. Stearns, extracts, greeting cards, household specials, R. 3, Box 442, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The card has a telephone number in the upper left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246491

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.007

Trade card for the Thayer-Diggery Co., The Palm Beach Store, Edwin R. Thayer, Sanford, Maine, undated

The store sells men's suits made from a light weight woolen fabric called Palm Beach Cloth which was manufactured in Sanford, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246492

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.008

Trade card for Whatnots, miniatures, curios and whatnots, 250 Boylston Street, Boston and Main Street, Dennisport, Mass., undated

The card reads "Let's start a collection."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246493

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.009

Business card for John F. McDonough, Billy & Ruth Shop, toys, stationery, greeting cards, notions, 650 Main Street, Waltham, Mass., undated

The card has a telephone number in the lower right corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246495

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.010

New England churches and meeting houses

A leather bound photograph album with white cover inscribed "Photographs" containing 331 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 black and white snapshots of New England churches and meeting houses (built between 1631-1830) and Boston architectural landmarks and "oddities" in and outside New England. Also includes some photo...

Date: ca. 1965

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246505

Ref. Code: PC009.253

Trade card for The Shell Shop, hand-made shell novelties, Boscawen, New Hampshire, undated

Mrs. R.W. Pillsbury has novelties which include dolls, lamps, pins, pictures and shelf ornaments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.011

Trade card for the St. Botolph, fancy goods, jewelry, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the origin of the word Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.012

Trade card for Carter & Churchill, small wares, hosiery, fancy goods, Lebanon, New Hampshire, undated

The image caption reads "Our artist taking the Florida alligator." The card verso states the business is a manufacturer and wholesaler of fancy goods and the Lebanon Overalls.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.013

Trade card for Carter & Churchill, small wares, hosiery, fancy goods, Lebanon, New Hampshire, undated

The image is captioned "The Florida alligator taking our artist." Carter & Churchill are manufacturers and wholesalers of laces, buttons and trimmings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.014

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Parker Brothers imports and retails silver plated ware, Russian leather goods and toys. The business premises are shown in the image with the Music Hall to the left.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.015

Trade card for Hibbard's Bazaar, books, stationery, Poultney, Vermont, undated

The Bazaar carries artist's materials, music, holiday gifts, chromos, toys, ornaments and fancy goods. A young boy plays a violin in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.016

Trade card for E.N. Denison & Co., gold and silver goods, Dixon House Square, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1877

The text below the image reads "Copyright 1877 L. Prang & Co." Denison carries engagement and wedding rings, fine French China wares, clocks, pens and opera glasses.

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.017

Card for $1.50 framed picture for 49¢, M.R. LaFurley, Stockton Springs, Maine, undated

The card can be redeemed for a framed picture after the purchase of $2.00 in merchandise and 49 cents in cash. "M.R. LaFurley, Stockton Springs, Me." is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.018

Family Album of summer vacations

A small bound album of 93 3 x 4 inch albumen snapshots. Collection of photographs probably from one (unidentified) family dating from 1909-1910. A good quality family photo album showing summer activities on the coast of Maine including Great Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Sebago Lake, and Orr's Island...

Date: 1909-1910

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246510

Ref. Code: PC009.254

Trade card for M.V. McGrail's Fancy Goods Store, 1007 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

McGrail carries a full line of human hair goods including Saratoga and Newport Waves. Children's goods are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.019

Trade card for Animal Arts, Inc., hand carved miniatures, Room 514, 755 Boylston Street, Boston 16, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the animal miniatures available and reads "Your pet carved to order."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.020

Trade card for Trifet's Store, the card collector's mecca, 25 School Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Presidential Puzzle-Find Candidate." The card verso has a price list for "Candidate 4 designs."

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.021

Trade card for J. Chambers, embroideries and white goods, 810 Arch Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Chambers carries embroideries and white goods on Arch Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.022

Family Album of the Blackwood family

Small photo album with 91 albumen photographs belonging to Mrs. William Blackwood. Her bookplate is in the front of the album. Most photographs are identified and show life at their home in Gloucester, Mass, on the coast of Maine, and their home in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Coastal Maine photographs in...

Date: 1909-1911

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 246513

Ref. Code: PC009.255