Historic New England

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

Ridge's Food is for children and people with disabilities and may be used in the making of blanc mange, puddings and custards.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248330

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.006

Trade card for Mellin's Food, Doliber-Goodale Co., Boston, Mass., 1895

The card verso lists 1895 testimonials for using the product with infants.

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248331

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.007

Trade card for Highland Brand Evaporated Cream, Helvetia Milk Condensing Co., Highland, Illinois, undated

The advantages and use instructions for the unsweetened condensed milk are given on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248332

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.01.008

Trade card for Murdock's Liquid Food, Murdock Liquid Food Co., Boston, Mass., 1889

The card has a calendar for September 1889 to August 1890. The advantages of Murdock's Liquid Food are described on the card verso.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.02.001

"Mellin's Food for infants and invalids," The Doliber-Goodale Co., 41 Central Wharf, Boston, Mass., 1891

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 pamphlet describes the prod...

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248359

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.05.02.002

Trade cards for Stickney & Poor's Mustards, Spices and Extracts, 205 and 207 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A boy and his dog pull a two wheeled cart with Stickney & Poor condiments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248362

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.001

Trade cards for Stickney & Poor's Mustards, Spices and Extracts, 205 and 207 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two children play with a sled carrying Stickney & Poor's condiments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248363

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.002

Trade card for Lea & Perrins' Sauce, John Duncan's Sons, New York, New York, undated

Lea & Perrins' Worcestershire Sauce is promoted on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248364

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.003

Advertisement for Samuel C. Bradshaw, West India goods, cordials, groceries, No. 52 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., ca.1824

Bradshaw also carries wooden and stone ware. He will deliver goods free of charge within Boston. The item verso has "c. 1824" handwritten in pencil

Date: ca. 1824

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248365

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.002

Advertisement for John Barnet Chace, family groceries, No.34 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, October 1836

Pecane nuts, West India preserves, East India coffee, matches and sundries are advertised.

Date: 1836-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248366

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.003

Gerkins from W.K. Lewis & Co., 56 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The sheet has five product labels for Lewis Mixed Pickles and Gerkins. Lewis manufactures pickles, preserves, jams, ketchups and rich sauces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248367

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.004

Billhead for Robert C.Lowry & Co., Windsor Herring, 55 Pine Street, New York, ca. 1878

The Windsor Herring is "prepared under Geo. T. Peters patent September 10, 1878."

Date: ca. 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.001

Label for Genuine Durham Mustard, location unknown, ca. 1878

The mustard product won prize medals in Paris and Philadelphia in 1867 and 1876. The label lists quantity discounts.

Date: ca. 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248455

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.002

Billhead for Geo. B. Richardson & Co., groceries, No. 1 Market Square , Boston, Mass., dated May 23, 1839

Richardson carries West Indian goods, fruits of all kinds, confectionary, cigars and other items. The grocery is located opposite the south side of Faneuil Hall.

Date: 1839-05-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248456

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.003

Billhead for George Ellis, provisions, No. 12 Boylston Market, Boston, Mass., dated October 18, 1851

Ellis carries beef, pork, lard, hams, poultry, butter, eggs, salt petered beef and tongues.

Date: 1851-10-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248457

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.004

Billhead for H.K. & F.B. Thurber & Co., wholesale grocers & manufacturers, West Broadway, Reade & Hudson Streets, New York, New York, ca. 1800

Thurber is an importer as well as a wholesale grocer and manufacturer.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248458

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.005

Billhead for Brown, Chickering & Co., Dr., wholesale dealers in dry & pickled fish, 224 State and 30 Commerce Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 7, 1872

The top of the billhead reads "No allowances made after ten days from receipt of goods."

Date: 1872-05-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248459

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.006

Billhead for F. Snow & Co., mackerel, codfish, salmon, herring, No. 4 Snow's Block, Commerce Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 8, 1857

The text on the building in the image reads "1854, Snow's Block, F. Snow & Co. Fish Store, Franklin Snow & Co."

Date: 1857-12-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248461

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.007

Lesley Dillingham Bangs Photograph Collection

The Lesley Dillingham Bangs Collections consists of 43 photographic prints documenting Bangs and Skillings Family members and properties built in the Rangeley neighborhood of Winchester, Massachusetts. The images of Lesley Dillingham Bangs show her in a riding habit or as a carriage driver. Photogr...

Date: 1889

Collection: Lesley Dillingham Bangs Photograph Collection

GUSN: 248460

Ref. Code: PC058

Billhead for A.N. Allen & Co., wholesale dealers in butter, cheese and country produce, 40 & 42 George Street, New Haven, Connecticut, dated March 6, 1893

Allen carries extra ground rock salt and all kinds of salt fish.

Date: 1893-03-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248462

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.008

Billhead for Andrew J. Lovell & Co., grocers & tea dealers, 1853 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass., dated January 12, 1900

The image shows the business premises at 1853 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1900-01-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248463

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.009

Billhead for John Gilbert, Jr. & Co., wholesale and retail grocers, No. 28 West, corner Mason Street, Boson, Mass., dated July 20, 1868

Gilbert deals in West India goods, Stuart's Refined Sugars, choice teas, wines and other items.

Date: 1868-07-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248464

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.010

Billhead for The Fox River Butter Co., 97-99-101 Warren Street, New York City, New York, dated May 21, 1909

The billhead verso describes the Clover Hill Butter guarantee which appears on the product wrapper.

Date: 1909-05-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248465

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.011

Billhead for Cousens & Tomlinson, wholesale dealers in flour, groceries & provisions, 217 & 219 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine, dated July 22, 1881

The business premises are shown in the image.

Date: 1881-07-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248466

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.012

Billhead for Mathews Brothers, dealers in groceries and provisions, 220 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Mass., ca. 1890

The grocery has choice cigars, fruit, confections and fine butter.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248467

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.013

Billhead for Dana, Farrar & Hyde, wholesale dealers in teas and groceries, No. 83 Broad Street, corner of Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 21, 1859

The business premises are shown in the billhead image.

Date: 1859-03-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248468

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.014

Billhead for John Gilbert, Jr. & Co., fancy groceries, No. 32 West Street, corner Mason, Boston, Mass., dated November 1, 1883

Gilbert carries choice teas, family flour, preserved fruits, condiments, conserves, sauces, canned goods and wines.

Date: 1883-11-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248469

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.015

Dissolution document for Perkins & Delano, ship grocery, ship chandlery & comission business, No. 39 South Street, corner of Old Slip, New York, New York, dated February 22, 1854

The document dissolves the Perkins & Delano business.

Date: 1854-02-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248470

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.016

David Snow, general commission merchant, Constitution Wharf, Boston, Mass., dated June 17, 1853

The document states that the firm of Snow & Rich is now in liquidation and David Snow is setting himself up as a general commission merchant.

Date: 1853-06-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248471

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.017

Billhead for C.F. Small & Co., provisions, fruit and game, No. 8 Pinckney Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 1, 1888

Small carries "vegetables of all kinds in their seasons."

Date: 1888-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.02.018

Advertisement for grocer, location unknown, undated

A cherub figure stands in a grocery store surrounded by such products as tea, sugar, raisins, flour and soap. The verso is an advertisement for a letter sending service.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.001

Trade card for E.S. Johnson, wholesale & retail grocer, 1561 and 1563 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Johnson is located at the corner of Northampton and Washington Streets.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.002

Trade card for Extractum Carnus Liebig, meat extract, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company, London, undated

Product manufacturing takes place in Fray Bentos, Uruguay and the general depot is in Antwerp. The card verso provides directions for using the the product in beef tea, soups, vegetables and as a night cap.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.003

Trade card for Extractum Carnus Liebig, meat extract, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company, London, undated

The card verso urges customers to look for the inventor's blue signature on the label.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248505

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.004

Trade card for Extractum Carnus Liebig, meat extract, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company, London, undated

The card verso describes the Liebig Extract as a condition of employment for a French chef.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.005

Trade card for Extractum Carnus Liebig, meat extract, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company, London, undated

Customers are warned about imitation products on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.006

Trade card for Extractum Carnus Liebig, meat extract, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company, London, undated

A family of rabbits uses bottles of the meat extract in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.007

Advertisement for Boss' Saratoga Biscuit, Chas. D. Boss & Son, New London, Connecticut, undated

The cracker manufactory is in New London, Connecticut. The item verso is an image of field workers forking hay on to an oxen drawn wagon.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248509

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.008

Trade card for the West End Grocery, ship stores and choice family groceries, Charles Babson, No. 14 Main Street, Gloucester, Mass., undated

The business is also the store and office for the Port Warden and American Lloyds Surveyor.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248510

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.009

Trade card for L.J. French & Co., the leading grocers of Hyde Park, Mass., Hyde Park, Mass., 1881

The image is captioned "James A. Garfield. Born in Ohio, November 19th, 1831. President 6 months & 15 days in 1881. Died Sept. 19th, 1881. Aged 49 years.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 248511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.03.010