Historic New England

Trade card for Smith & Engle Elmwood Spring Brewery, 44 King Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business makes the "Diamond H Brand of bottled beer."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246867

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.005

Trade card for Rock Cordials, location unknown, undated

Portions of the card verso are unreadable.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246868

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.006

Advertisement for Daniel Lawrence & Sons, Medford Rum, Medford, Mass. and 555 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., February 13, 1868

The Meford Rum has been made for the past forty-four years. Business inquiries can be addressed to Medford, Massachusetts and 555 Commercial Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The item date is February 13. The top of the card reads "Boston Journal, 2 May 1868."

Date: 1868-02-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246869

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.007

Trade card for C.D. Potter & Co., commission merchants and distillers' agents, 35 Devonshire, corner of State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card lists the Kentucky and Tennessee distilleries Potter is an agent for in New England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.008

Label for Pinet Castillon & Co., cognac, G. Nissou, Paris, France, undated

The bottom of the label reads "Very Old Brandy."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246871

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.009

Label for Edward Loring, Malaga, Spain, undated

The product label is in the shape of a leaf.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246872

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.010

Label for Campuzano Bros., Malaga, Spain, undated

The label has gold trim around the borders.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246873

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.011

Label for Forestier Frères, Bordeaux, France, undated

A wreath encircles the label name.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246874

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.012

Billhead for Blanchard & Co., importers and wine merchants, Nos. 14, 15, 16 & 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass., dated January 20, 1914

The text on the building image reads "Wholesale Liquors" and "Pure Liquors for Medicinal Use."

Date: 1914-01-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.013

Letterhead for the Los Angeles Company, wines, brandies, whiskies, etc., 51 & 52 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 4, 1908

A streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles are in the building image.

Date: 1908-05-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.01.014

Label for Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the label reads "Blended and bottled by Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246877

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.001

Label for Old Mr. Boston Canadian River Bitters, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The label reads "...made with imported Canadian Whisky-a blend imported from Canada."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246878

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.002

Label for Acme Whiskey, The Hannis Distilling Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The whiskey is a compound label bottled by the Transatlantic Hotel, 367 West Street, New York, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246879

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.003

Label for Old Mr. Boston Big 90 Ninety Proof Blended Whiskey, Mr. Boston Distiller Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The whiskey is blended and bottled by Mr.Boston Distiller Inc.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246880

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.03.02.004

Trade card for Clark, Adams & Clark, china and glass, 65 & 67 Franklin Street, corner Arch Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Bright red mushrooms are in the image for Clark, Adams & Clark.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.024

Trade card for C.J. Copeland, stationery, blank books, fancy goods, Clark's Block, Brockton, Mass., undated

Copeland also carries pictures and picture frames.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.025

Trade card for the Tremont Bazar, fancy goods, jewelry, silver plated ware, Parker Brothers, 12 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., 1879

The store is an agency for Madame Demorest's Reliable Patterns shown in the image.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.026

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

On the card verso Parker Brothers alerts its customers to the relocation from 464 Washington Street to Winter Street. The store is known as "The Boulevard" to the public. The Winter Street address was formerly occupied by Messrs. Spalding, Wales & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.027

Trade card for the Bamboo Hut, giftwares from the world's markets, Route 28, South Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass., undated

The shop carries straw imports from the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti and Ecuador.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.041.01.04.028

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