Historic New England

Trade card for the Richard Schwarz Toy Emporium, 497 & 499 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is a Christmas invitation to see newly imported dolls, toys, games, fancy goods and novelties at greatly reduced prices.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.029

Trade card for Richard Schwarz Toy Emporium, 497 & 499 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Santa Claus delivers parcel from the Schwarz Toy Emporium.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246525

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.030

Trade card for Atkinson's New Modern Gift Store, china, souvenirs, novelties, 8 South Cumberland Street, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, undated

Atkinson's carries local stone jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.031

Trade card for Horace Patridge & Co., importers of fancy goods and toys, 51, 53, 55 & 57 Hanover Street, opposite American House, Boston, Mass., undated

Partridge has "The largest stock of holiday goods in New England." The stock encompasses china ware, glass, albums, dolls, musical instruments and jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.032

Trade card for Horace Patridge & Co., importers of fancy goods and toys, 51, 53, 55 & 57 Hanover Street, opposite American House, Boston, Mass., undated

Partridge imports his goods. A portion of the card verso is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.033

Letterhead for Hyde & Co., staple and fine fancy goods and toys, 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

Hyde manufactures the Aetna Fire Works and theatrical and tableau fires. The business is the successor to Hyde & Dove and Cutter, Hyde & Company.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246574

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.034

Handbill for J. Eastman Chase, paintings, etchings and frames, 7 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The item verso advertises Torrey, Bright & Capen, fine carpets and oriental rugs, 348 & 350 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246575

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.035

Handbill for Gardner & Thayer, hardware and cutlery, No. 8 Liberty Square and 87 Water Street, Boston, Mass., March 1, 1858

The business will sell its stock at an extra discount to those who pay in cash during the months of March April, May and June.

Date: 1858-03-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246576

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.036

Billhead for N.G. Hard, dealer in groceries, tin ware, fancy goods, East Arlington, Vermont, dated July 3, 1893

The dealer also carries silver plated ware, watches and jewelry.

Date: 1893-07-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246577

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.037

Trade card for Sawyer's Improved Fire Escapes, Wesley Sawyer, Lowell, Mass., undated

According to the card the fire escape is "free from complication in all its parts" and was patented on May 27, 1862.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246578

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.01.001

Combination ticket for the Fiskeville Fire Company's Grand Fair, Fiskeville Town Hall, Fiskeville, Rhode Island, April 19, 21, and 23, 1892

The ticket lists the items which can be won at the fair.

Date: 1892-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246579

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.01.002

Newton fire alarm telegraph code for 1882, Newton, Mass., May, 1882

The item lists the location of signal boxes, cautions for persons holding signal box keys and directions in case of fire.

Date: 1882-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246580

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.01.003

Penacook Fire Engine Company No. 4, Concord, New Hampshire, dated January 4, 1853

Firefighters are notified to report on the first Tuesday of each month at a specified time to the Engine House.

Date: 1853-01-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246581

Ref. Code: EP001.01.042.01.02.001

Trade card for G.W. Turner & Ross, guns, pistols and ammunition, Nos.16 & 17 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., undated

W. & C. Scott & Son's Breech-Loading Guns are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246582

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.001

Envelope for the Harrington & Richardson Arms Company, revolving fire-arms manufacturers, Worcester, Mass., dated November 9, 1898

The envelope has an image of the factory in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1898-11-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246583

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.002

Trade card for The United States Cartridge Company, Lowell, Mass., 1876

The card verso describes the merits of the Brass Shell Solid Head and Centre Fire Cartridge.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246584

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.003

Receipt for the John P. Lovell Arms Co., arms and ammunition, 147 Washington Street and 131 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 10, 1894

Lovell carries bicycles, fishermen's tackle, skates, and baseball goods. Lovell was established in 1840.

Date: 1894-02-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246585

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.004

Billhead for John P. Lovell & Sons, fire-arms, corner of Cornhill & Washington Streets, Boston, Mass., dated January 5, 1883

The building in the image has the words "Importers & dealers in guns, rifles, pistols & fishing tackle."

Date: 1883-01-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246586

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.005

Billhead for D. Kirkwood, gun and rifle maker, 23 Elm Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 25, 1899

Three-barreled, hammerless and featherweight guns are built to order.

Date: 1899-09-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.006

Billhead for the John P. Lovell Arms Co., fire arms, 147 Washington Street and 131 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 2, 1895

Lovell carries bicycles, fire arms, fishing tackle, police and sporting goods.

Date: 1895-10-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246588

Ref. Code: EP001.01.043.01.01.007

Trade card for Fenton the Florist, flowers for all occasions, landscape contractors, 379A Centre Street, Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

The card verso has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on it.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246589

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.001

Trade card for J.F. Shea, florist and gardener, 751 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

Shea provides flowers and floral designs for every occasion. The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246590

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.002

Business card for the William W. Edgar Co., florists, Waverley, Mass., 1920-1940

The business is represented by H.H. Bartsch. The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246591

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.003

Trade card for Arthur Mikels, florist, 159A Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

The card reads "The Finest in Flowers." The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246592

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.004

Trade card for Fenton the Florist, weddings, funerals, palms, 358 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The business is located opposite the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246593

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.005

Trade card for Francis X. Fenton & Co., landscape contractors, 92 Rockland Street, West Roxbury, Mass., 1920-1940

The front of the card reads "Planting of distinction and quality evergreens." The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246594

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.006

Trade card for Belmont Gardens, gardenia specialists, 170 Brighton Street, Belmont, Mass., 1920-1940

Walter E. Lenk is the proprietor of Belmont Gardens. The card has "ca. 1920-1940" handwritten on the verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246595

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.007

Leon D. Latham, Jr., producer of and dealer in Spencer Sweet Peas, Milton, Vermont, 1920-1940

Leon D. Latham, Jr. sells sweet peas and astors to people in Burlington and St. Albans, Vermont to raise money for college. The card states he graduated from Milton High School at age fifteen and will enter the University of Vermont-Montpelier in the fall.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246596

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.008

Envelope for the Wax Brothers, florists, 44 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., March 19, 1924

The card inside the envelope reads "Much love from Ruby. March 19, 1924."

Date: 1924-03-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246597

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.009

Trade card for the Steiert Brothers, florists, 3070 Washington Street, Egleston Square, Boston, undated

The business creates floral decorations and designs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246598

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.010

Envelope for F.E. Palmer, Inc., florist, Brookline, Mass., undated

The business conservatories are located on Newton Street and the office and salesroom is located on Washington Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246599

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.011

Trade card for Henry R. Comley, florist, Six Park Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Floral gifts for Easter." The card lists the cut flowers and blooming plants available in the shop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246600

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.012

Trade card for Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., February, 1923

The card has a calendar for February 1923. The shop faces Park Street Church.

Date: 1923-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246601

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.013

Billhead for William Doogue, Dr., florist, 849 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 22, 1876

The Floral Place Greenhouses are located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1876-04-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246602

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.014

Billhead for William E. Doyle, Dr., florist, 43 Tremont Street and under Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass., dated February 1, 1888

The billhead reads "Fresh cut flowers and plants constantly on hand."

Date: 1888-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.015

Handbill for Charles A. Hastings, French and American flowers, buds, 13 Milk Street, opposite Old South, Boston, Mass., March 1, 1865

Hastings also carries ribbons, laces, edgings and straw goods.

Date: 1865-03-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.016

Billhead for J. Newman & Sons, florists, 51 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 13, 1894

The florists are located under the Suffolk Savings Bank on Tremont Street.

Date: 1894-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246605

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.01.017

Trade card for Four Elms Greenhouse, Russel R. Fife, Pembroke, New Hampshire, undated

The Greenhouse carries potted plants, floral designs and cut flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246740

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.001

Trade card for Kimball's Flowers, Charles V. Kimball and Sons, 62 Harrison Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The card has a Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association logo.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246741

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.002

Business card for John Donohue, Wm. Schlatter & Son, Inc., flowers, 12 Pynchon Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

John Donohue represents the Schlatter flower business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246742

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.003

Trade card for Brown's Geraniums, corner of Route 28 and Grenier Field Road, Londonderry, New Hampshire, undated

Brown's carries African violets, house plants and commercial, rare and unusual geraniums.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246743

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.004

Trade card for I.M. Smith, florist, No. 62 Elm Street, Rochester, New Hampshire, undated

Smith has roses, pinks, cut flowers and floral designs. He carries Clark's Fertilizer to aid plant growth.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246744

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.005

Floralia Flowers, the origin of the word floralia, 29 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The leaflet describes the worship of the goddess Flora and flower appreciation.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246745

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.006

F.J. Carter & Sons, horticulturists, Route No.38, Tewksbury, Mass., undated

Carter has cut flowers, house plants, cacti, succulents, annuals and perennials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246746

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.007

Trade card for The Agricultural Store, B.L. Bragg Co., 27 to 31 Lyman Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

The business carries flower pots, pans, stands and bulbs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246747

Ref. Code: EP001.01.044.01.02.008

Trade card for the Commercial Coffee House by Levi Whitney, corner of Milk & Batterymarch Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The coffee house is located at the corner of Milk and Batterymarch Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246829

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.001

Label for Pepperell P.G.A. Premier, Pepperell Spring Water Company, Pepperell, Mass., undated

The label caption reads "Keep bottle on side and in cool place."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246830

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.002

Trade card for Peperell Ginger Ale, Pepperell Spring Water Co., 80 Boylston Street, Mass., 1925

The card verso has "1925" handwritten on it.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.003

Label for Pepperell Ginger Ale, Pepperell Spring Water Company, Pepperell, Mass., undated

The Pepperell Spring Water Company manufactures the ginger ale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246832

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.004

Label for Pepperell Ginger Ale, Pepperell Spring Water Company, Pepperell, Mass., undated

The label describes the beverage as "Best in the World."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246833

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.02.02.005

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