Historic New England

Label for The Peerless Coffee, location unknown, undated

The bottom of the image reads "Label registered."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247450

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.04.027

Trade card for Allison & Budde, choice beef, mutton, lamb, veal, pork, vegetables, etc., South Farmes, Middletown, Connecticut, undated

A hand holding a flower bouquet decorates the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247451

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.002

Trade cards for Burke and Tracy, poultry products, location unknown, 1920-1940

The business has "strictly fresh eggs, fresh killed stock." The card verso has the years "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on it.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247452

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.003

Hart, Baldwin & Botume, commission merchants, beef, pork, lard, hams, Nos. 10 & 12 City Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is a packer and dealer in tallow, smoked beef, tongues and other products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247453

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.004

Trade card for J.V. Fletcher & Co., beef, pork, lard, hams, Nos. 66 & 68 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., undated

Fletcher is a wholesale and retail dealer in tallow, pigs' feet, tripe and other products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.005

Trade card for W.F. White, butter, cheese, lard, No. 10 Merchants' Row, Boston, Mass., undated

White is a jobber and commission dealer in eggs, beans, dried apples, foreign and domestic fruit.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247455

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.006

Trade card for Nathan Robbins, poultry & wild game, Nos. 33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., undated

Robbins has live pigs and fowls for shipping.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247456

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.007

Trade card for Gay & Davis, beef, pork, butter, cheese, Duncklee's Block, 271 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The dealer has hermetically sealed meats, fish, fruits and vegetables always on hand.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247457

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.008

Trade card for Cushing & Currier, cheese, butter, eggs, 5 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is a wholesale dealer in cheese, butter and eggs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247458

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.009

Trade card for N.K. Fairbank & Co's. Pure Lard Oil, location unknown, undated

A lard lamp can be seen in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 247459

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.010

Trade card for N.K. Fairbank & Co's. Pure Lard Oil, location unknown, undated

The lard pail balloon is captioned "How is this for high.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248289

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.011

Trade card for N.K. Fairbank & Co's. Pure Lard Oil, location unknown, undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The image caption on this trade...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248290

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.012

Trade card for Rohe & Brother, pork and beef packers, lard refiners, general provision dealers, 266 West 33rd Street, New York, New York, undated

The business premises are shown on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248291

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.013

Trade card for Chicago Packing & Provision Co., beef, pork, lard, hams, shoulders and bacon, canned & cooked meats, Chicago, Illinois, undated

On the card verso a young girl holds a tray with a canned product. The caption reads "Our conserved tongues are unequaled."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248292

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.014

Trade card for the Riverside Poultry Yard, breeder of high-class Barred Plymouth Rocks, Light Brahmas and Brown Leghorns, Harry E. Sisk, Palmer, Mass., undated

Sisk has eggs and birds in season.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248293

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.015

Trade card for Simpson, McIntire & Co. Diamond Creamery, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso advertises award winning Diamond Creamery Butter.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248294

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.016

Trade card for Gass, Doe & Co., butter, cheese, eggs, Nos. 61 & 63 Quincy Market, Boston, Mass., 1883

A cheese weighing 5,233 pounds will be cut the Saturday before Christmas in 1883.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248295

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.017

Trade card for the Boston Beef Packing Co., 187 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso shows a steer figure labeled with the different cuts of beef. The beef is "put up in Texas." A handwriiten note reads "after 1878."

Date: ca. 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.018

Trade card for Merrill & Mackintire, eggs, 170 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The customer is instructed to "cut on the lines and with the four pieces produce either 6,7,8,10,11 or 12 eggs" to solve the Magic Egg Puzzle.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.019

Trade card for the Anglo American Provision Co., Fowler Bros., Ltd., New York and Liverpool, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois, undated

A crown advertises the Anglo American Provision Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.020

Envelope for Genery Stevens, butter, cheese, eggs, beans, poultry at wholesale, 58 Bridge Street, Worcester, Mass., dated November 25, 1898

Genery Stevens has cold storage at 58 Bridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1898-11-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248299

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.021

Billhead for Shute & Merchant, dry & pickled fish, Gloucester, Mass., dated September 29, 1898

The business specializes in Gold Wedge Brand Fibered Codfish, Diamond Wedge Brand Absolutely Boneless and Swans Down Brand Pickled Fish. The business was established in 1862.

Date: 1898-09-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.022

Trade card for F.S. Mudgett, fresh fish, and oysters in their season, location unknown, undated

A large letter "M" dominates the trade card for F.S. Mudgett.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248301

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.023

Billhead for G.D. Jackson, fresh and salt fish, lobsters, oysters, corner of Myrtle & Anderson Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1879

Fishing tackle is constantly on hand for customers.

Date: 1879-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248302

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.024

Billhead for S.F. Woodbridge & Co., beef, pork, lard, hams, sausages, pigs' feet, tripe, tallow, Nos. 65 & 67 Quincy Market, Boston, Mass., dated May 19, 1869

Woodbridge is a wholesale and retail dealer in meat products.

Date: 1869-05-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248303

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.025

Billhead for John P. Squire & Co., pork, lard, and hams, 21 to 25 Faneuil Hall Market & 39 North Market Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 22, 1882

The slaughtering and curing establishment is on Gore Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Squire manufactures Extra Lard Oil. The business was established in 1842.

Date: 1882-11-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248304

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.026

Billhead for B. Johnson, Dr., mutton, 1 & 3 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated February 16, 1888

Mutton is listed as being sold to this customer.

Date: 1888-02-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248305

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.027

Billhead for Harvey C. Smith, wholesale fish dealer, 33 Main Street, Gloucester, Mass., dated June 4, 1902

The dealer manufactures boneless codfish, packs mackerel and smokes halibut. Cape Ann Turkey and Smiths Famous Codfish are specialties. The business was established in 1872.

Date: 1902-06-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248306

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.028

Billhead for Harvey C. Smith, wholesale fish dealer, 33 Main Street, Gloucester, Mass., dated July 9, 1902

The terms of business are described at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1902-07-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248307

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.029

Billhead for Nathan Robbins, poultry and wild game, Stalls nos. 33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated 1867

Robbins also provides live pigs and fowls for shipping.

Date: 1867

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248308

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.030

Billhead for Nathan Robbins, poultry and wild game, Stalls nos. 33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated 1868

Robbins deals in live pigs and fowl including turkeys, ducks, capons and pigeons.

Date: 1868

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248309

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.031

Billhead for Alfred Jones' Sons, fish dealers, 140 & 142 Broad Street, Bangor, Maine, dated June 8, 1908

Jones is a wholesale fish dealer established in 1855.

Date: 1908-06-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248310

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.032

Billhead for Nathan Robbins, poultry and wild game, Stalls nos.33 and 35 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated January 31, 1888

Vegetables such as spinach, celery and lettuce are listed on the billhead.

Date: 1888-01-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248311

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.033

Letterhead for Charles H. North & Co., packers, curers and wholesale dealers in provisions, 27 & 29 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated October 24, 1884

The North store is located at 33 & 34 North Market Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The slaughtering, curing and packing establishment is on Medford Street in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Date: 1884-10-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248312

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.034

Letterhead for John H. Vose, Eastern Agent for John P. Squire Co., dealers in pork, lard, hams, 235 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine, dated August 5, 1905

The billhead has an image of the Squire slaughtering and curing establishment on Gore Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1905-08-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248313

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.035

Billhead for Brock & Nash, beef, pork, hams, lard, tallow, Nos. 37 & 39 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated February 1, 1888

The slaughter house is at No. 16 Brighton Abattoir.

Date: 1888-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248315

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.036

Label for Lily Chocolates, Ganong Bros., Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, undated

Flower lilies are in the center of this label for Lily Chocolates.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248316

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.001

Trade card for George Close, wholesale confectioner, 243 Broadway, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

Three children attempt to crack open a nut in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248317

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.002

Trade card for E.C. Atwood, confectionery, 487 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A bird holds a decorated egg in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248318

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.003

Trade card for Baker's Chocolate and Bon Bons, Winthrop M. Baker, 490 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The verso advertises Baker's Nougatines and "George A. Briggs, Druggist" is stamped on the right side.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248319

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.004

Label for Princess Chocolate, location unknown, undated

The label verso is partially obscured and cut off.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248320

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.005

Trade card for Betty Standish Candies, Betty Standish, location unknown, 1923-1924

The card verso is a July-June 1923-1924 calendar.

Date: 1923-1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248321

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.006

Billhead for M.R. Jones, confectioner and caterer, Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass., dated July 1, 1889

Jones is able to supply cakes, pastries, fruit, ice cream, frozen pudding, sherbet, jellies and table ornaments.

Date: 1889-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248322

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.007

Billhead for J.T. Pillman & Co., pure fruit preserves, jams and jellies, Ayer, Mass., dated April 21, 1902

The Company has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Portland. Pillman is the successor to Whitcher, Pillman & Company.

Date: 1902-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248323

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.008

Billhead for Crystal Confectionery Co., manufacturing confectioners, Rutland, Vermont, dated September 10, 1919

The Company manufactures University Chocolates, Merry Widow Kisses and C.C.C. Caramels.

Date: 1919-09-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248324

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.01.009

Trade card for Helvetia Milk Condensing Co., Highland, Illinois, 1890

The advantages of Helvetia Milk are described on the card verso. The image caption reads "The Little Doctor."

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248325

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.001

Trade card for Ridge's Food, Woolrich & Co., Palmer, Mass., undated

Ridge's Food is for children and people with disabilities to make blanc mange, puddings and custards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248326

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.002

Trade card for Victor Baby Food, location unknown, undated

The small and large size prices of Victor Baby Food are given.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248327

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.003

Trade card for Victor Baby Food, location unknown, undated

The caption reads "Victor Baby Food makes brain, bone and muscle."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248328

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.004

Billhead for H.R.W. Este, Dr., cream, skim milk, butter, Marlboro, Mass., dated August 1, 1893

The item is payment for fifteen pounds of butter.

Date: 1893-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248643

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.05.001

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