Historic New England

Trade card for Eastman's Fine Perfumes, I. Bartlett Patten & Co., druggists and apothecaries, 39 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The Eastman Perfumes are carried by the I. Bartlett Patten drugstore in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.019

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1892

The card verso reads "For over twenty years Hoyt's German Cologne has remained the most popular, reliable and satisfactory perfume." A book on the care of teeth will be mailed free to customers.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245410

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.020

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso warns customers to beware of counterfeits and imitations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245411

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.021

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso promotes the Dudley Street Opera House production of "Rosedale" by the Wallack Club.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245413

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.022

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Programme." The card verso is a program for Anthony & Ellis' "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Some members of the production staff and cast are different than those on GUSN 245440.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245414

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.023

Trade card for Hood's French Cologne, M.C. Hood & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Hood's French Cologne is carried by R.H. Stearns & Company, 131 & 132 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245415

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.024

Trade card for Bogle's Hair-Work, Perfumery & Toilet Bazaar, Wm. Bogle, No. 202 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Bogle sells wigs, hair dye and face balm.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245417

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.001

Trade card for Bowker's Odeur Du Bois Perfume, 132 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two rats tease a chained up dog in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245418

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.002

Trade card for C.B. Woodworth & Sons' Imperishable Perfumes, Rochester, New York, undated

Thomas Worthington is the Eastern Representative with an office at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso is a price list for the perfume extracts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245419

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.003

Trade card for Tetlow's New Assorted Extracts for the Handkerchief, H. Tetlow & Bros., Philadelphia, Pennysylvania, undated

Tetlow's Famous Swan Down for the Complexion is listed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245421

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.004

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The product is for sale by Bowditch, Webster & Company in Augusta, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245422

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.005

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1881

The product is for sale by W.C. Brigham in Medford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245424

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.006

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The Cologne is for sale by William A. Stone, Brattle Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245425

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.007

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1881

The card verso describes the methods used to distinguish the Hoyt product from counterfeits and imitators.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245426

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.008

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The Cologne is for sale by Wm. Wagner, druggist, San Buenaventure, California.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245428

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.009

Trade card for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, W.J. Austen & Co., Oswego, New York, undated

The card verso has holiday greetings from Geo. W. Lane, 82 Main Street, Milford, Massachusetts. The dealer is giving away a bottle of the Cologne with fifty cents or more in purchases.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245430

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.010

Trade card for Hood's French Cologne, M.C. Hood & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The Cologne was patented June 11, 1878. The card verso has a Texas state map.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245431

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.011

Leaflet for D'Orsay's Intoxication, S.S. Pierce Co., 133 Brookline Ave, Boston, Mass. undated

The leaflet has an order form for the S.S. Pierce Company on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245434

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.012

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Programme." The card verso is a program for Anthony & Ellis' Ideal "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Some members of the production staff and cast are different than those for the program on GUSN 245414.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245440

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.013

My partner souvenir, Boston, Mass., undated

The program is for a production of "My partner." The cast and acts are described with review quotes from newspapers for 1879 and 1880. The program verso is an advertisement for Robinson's Standard Perfumes, manufactured by H.C. Robinson & Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245441

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.014

Map of New York, M.C. Hood & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The New York state map is used to promote Hood's French Cologne.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245442

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.015

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso warns the public to beware of counterfeits and imitations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245443

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.025

Packet for Wrisley's Sam Toy Talcum, Wrisley Perfumer, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The packet verso reads "Free Sample, Penalty for Sale $500.00."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245444

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.001

Trade card for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, T. Kingsford, Oswego, New York, 1887

T. Kingsford is the successor to W.J. Austen & Company. The Cologne is sold by Walker, Stetson & Sawyer, 55 Bedford Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245445

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.002

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso describes how to use the product. It is for sale by F.G. Field in North Springfield, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245446

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.003

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image design was patented in 1895. The card verso description is partially readable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245447

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.004

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1892

The card verso has an 1892 calendar. The Hoyt products are for sale by Hartey L. Brooks, corner Main and Union Streets, Claremont, New Hampshire.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245448

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.005

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1890

The card verso describes the Hoyt products. They are for sale by Joel Willington in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245449

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.006

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The uses of Hoyt Cologne are described on the card verso. It is sold by druggists and dealers everywhere.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245450

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.007

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The image design was patented in 1895. The card verso describes the product uses and warns against imitations. It is for sale by a dealer in New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245451

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.04.008

Advertisement for Purifine World Soap, Beach Soap Co., Lawrence, Mass., undated

A "Beautiful Banner Picture" will be sent to customers who send in ten coupons as described on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245452

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.001

Trade card for Madeline's Beauty Salon, 8 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Salon is "over Liggetts" and has a telephone number.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245453

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.002

Trade card for Pink Lady Products, Getrude O. Briggs, 504 Candia Road, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

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

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.003

Trade card for J.H. Ryder's Chapine, 2938 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The product can be used for chapped hands, burns and salt rheum.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245455

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.004

Trade card for Wright's Everlasting Cologne, S.B. Wright MFG. Co., 17 Bowker Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The logo for the Company is on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245456

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.005

Trade card for Burnett's Floral Hand Book, Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston, Mass., 1879

The card verso thanks the public for its patronage and warns against imitators.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245457

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.006

Trade card for Burnett's Floral Hand Book, Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston, Mass., 1880

The card verso describes how to distinguish the product from competitors perfumes. Burnett's Fragrant Cologne Water is mentioned as a holiday gift.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245458

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.007

Trade card for Extrait Fau de Cologne, location unknown, undated

A female figure steps across a stream in an image decorated with roses.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245563

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.008

Envelope for Hood's French Cologne, M.C. Hood & Co., Boston, Mass., dated October 6, 1881

The image is a display stand for Hood's French Cologne. The display box was patented April 12, 1881. The bottles were patented June 11, 1878.

Date: 1881-10-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245564

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.009

Trade card for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, W.J. Austen, Oswego, New York, undated

The Cologne is carried by Royce & Goff, dealers in fancy and staple dry goods, in Richford, Vermont. A Japanese handkerchief will be given, for a limited time, to each customer purchasing a bottle.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245565

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.010

Trade card for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, W.J. Austen & Co., Oswego, New York, undated

The card verso states the product is for sale by Thomas C. Newell & Co., fancy goods, notions & toys, on 77 Pearl Street. The rest of the address is obliterated.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245566

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.011

Trade card for Murray & Lanman's Florida Water, Lanman & Kemp, New York, New York, undated

The perfume's superiority is described on the card verso. It is for sale by E.J. Clark, druggist, in Waterville, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245567

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.012

Trade card for Barry's Florida Water, location unknown, undated

The product is available from Contant's Perfumery Department, 145 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. The card verso describes the perfume and states it is "made from the original formula used by the inventor in 1829."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245568

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.013

Trade card for Hoyt's New Floral Cologne, W.A. Hoyt & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso is a program for a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore." Part of the card verso is unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245569

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.014

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam for the teeth, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the properties of the perfume and teeth cleaner. They are for sale by C.S. Adams & Co., millinery and fancy goods, in Marshfield, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.015

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam for the teeth, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1889

The properties of the perfume and the teeth cleaner are described on the card verso. The card is a calendar for 1889.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.016

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam for the teeth, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1890

The card has a calendar for 1890. The card verso describes the perfume and the teeth cleaner. The products are for sale by Washington Chase, dry goods, groceries and drugs, in Newcomb, New York.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245574

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.017

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam for the teeth, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1889

"The most fragrant and lasting of all perfumes" is for sale by George P. Dinsmore, a New Hampshire dealer. The bottom of the image reads "Copyright 1889."

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245575

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.05.018