Historic New England

Trade card for E.F. Cushman's, store, 37 & 39 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

The card reads "Compliments of the Season." The year "c.1875" is handwritten on the card verso. The image is done by the Sunshine Publishing Company.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.013

Trade card for E.F. Cushman's, store, 37 & 39 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

The greeting reads "Compliments of the Season." The year "c. 1875" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245971

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.014

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A small child stands in the surf with the caption "Juillet." The image is done by the Sunshine Publishing Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.015

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A child, sitting on a toadstool, contemplates a frog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245973

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.016

Trade card for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, dry goods, 477 to 481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Two costumed children are placed inside of a fan in the image. The year "c. 1880" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245974

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.017

Trade card for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, dry goods, 477 to 481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

The card verso has the year "c.1880" handwritten on it.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245975

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.018

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., 1879

The bottom of the card reads "Saffron. Copyright 1879 by L. Prang & Co. Boston, U.S.A."

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245976

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.019

Trade card for Lustro, The Lustro Company, 171 Duane Street, New York, New York, undated

The advantages of using Lustro are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245977

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.020

Trade card for Le Page's Liquid Glue, manufactured by the Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass., 1886

The image scenario attests to the strength of the product. The card verso lists the items it will mend and the businesses using the product.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245978

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.021

Postcard for W. & A. Bacon Dry Goods Store, Washington, corner of Ruggles Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

The caption reads "Oldest Dry Goods Store in Boston, Washington, co. Ruggles St. Established 1814." The year "c. 1906" is handwritten on the postcard verso.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245979

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.022

Postcard for W. & A. Bacon Dry Goods Store, Washington, corner of Ruggles Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1906

The top of the card reads "Your Grandmother traded here. Bacon's Corner 1814." The card verso has the year "c. 1906" handwritten on it.

Date: ca. 1906

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245980

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.023

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the sunshades, ribbons and hosiery available at the store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245981

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.024

Four advances in the perfection of Sanozone, The Sanozone Company, 20th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1, 1915

The brochure describes the Sanozone room deodorizers. The brochure front is stamped with "Barto & Richter, 1262 1st Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Representatives."

Date: 1915-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245982

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.025

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, toys, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

Novelties for holiday and wedding gifts are a specialty with Parker. The year "c. 1880" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245983

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.026

Trade card for Parker Brothers, fancy goods, jewelry, toys, 13 & 15 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1880

The caption reads "The largest retail fancy goods, jewelry and toy house in New England." The year "c. 1880" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.027

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, Nos. 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is located "At the Old Stand" on Winter Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.028

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso reads "Compliments of R. & J. Gilchrist."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.04.029

Billhead for Chandler & Osgood, cash grocers, Chandler's Block, Lower Villiage, Claremont, New Hampshire, dated August 15, 1895

The firm is the sole agent for Imperial Flour.

Date: 1895-08-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.001

Billhead for Thomas Kelly & Co., dry goods, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

This blank billhead is for Thomas Kelly & Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245989

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.002

Billhead for Hoyt Spelman General Stores, East Arlington, Vermont, ca. 1890

The stores are located in Manchester Centre and East Arlington, Vermont and Branford, Connecticut with a New York Office at 318 Broadway.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.003

Billhead for Boston Merchants' Association, dry goods, corner of Summer & Arch Streets, Boston, Mass., ca. 1800

The store carries millinery goods, small wares and clothing.

Date: ca. 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245991

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.004

Billhead for S.G. Sylvester, crockery, glass and stone ware, plate glass, 132 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire, dated January 11, 1866

Sylvester carries picture frames, looking glasses and Boston Friction Matches.

Date: 1866-01-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245992

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.005

Billhead for F.W. Sargent, dry goods, 74 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 29, 1882

Sargent is a Commission Merchant.

Date: 1882-12-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245993

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.006

Billhead for The New England Merchandise Co., general merchandise, New Haven, Connecticut, dated October, 21, 1903

The Company carries wholesale woodenware, paper, twine, glassware, tinware, crockery and many other items.

Date: 1903-10-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245994

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.007

Billhead for Schorer & Co., crockery, glassware, lamps, chimneys, burners, stoneware, 183, 185, 187, 189 State Street and 69 to 87 Fair Street, New Haven, Connecticut, dated September 11, 1894

Schorer is an importer, jobber and wholesale dealer.

Date: 1894-09-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.008

Billhead for the Brown Thomson Company, importers and jobbers of dry goods, 380, 398, 400 and 402 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, dated May 8, 1906

Claims must be made within five days after the receipt of goods.

Date: 1906-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245996

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.05.009

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, importers and dealers in dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image reads five kroner with a figure in national costume to the left.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245997

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.001

Trade card for R. & J. Gilchrist, importers and dealers in dry goods, 5 & 7 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Russian bank note image was created in Paris.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245998

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.002

American views, Brine & Norgross, Reliable Stores, 17 & 18 Tremont Row, 1 & 3 Tremont Street, corner of Pemberton Square, 660 & 662 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The booklet contains illustrations of landmark buildings in New York and Washington, D.C.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245999

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.003

Trade card for John F. McDonough, concession, Big Bear Market, 695 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, Mass., undated

The concession carries greeting cards, lawn furniture, toys and stationary.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246000

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.004

Trade card for W.H. Dodge, provisions, 25 & 26 Central Square, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

Flowers and birds illustrate this trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.005

Trade card for W.H. Dodge, provisions, 25 & 26 Central Square, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

The business is located in Central Square in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.006

Trade card for S.H. Edes & Son, dealers in dry & fancy goods, Eagle Block, Newport, New Hampshire, undated

Edes carries woolens, cottons, ribbons, laces, gloves, hosiery and worsteds.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246003

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.007

Trade card for Jordan Marsh & Co., department store, Boston, Mass., undated

Two children take refreshment at a counter in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.008

Trade card for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, 477 to 481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is from a Kate Greenaway illustration in "Under the window: pictures & rhymes for children."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246006

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.009

Trade card for Hogg, Brown & Taylor, 477 to 481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is from a Kate Greenaway illustration in "Under the window: pictures & rhymes for children."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.010

Trade card for Jordan Marsh & Co., department store, Boston, Mass., undated

A boy tries to look over the shoulder of a girl sitting at a writing desk.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.011

Trade card for Allen's Market, 308 and 310 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The image is a portrait of President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.012

Trade card for Allen's Market, 308 and 310 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The image is a portrait of Cardinal John McCloskey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.013

Trade card for Allen's Market, 308 and 310 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The image is a portrait of humorist and author Josh Billings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.014

Trade card for Allen's Market, 308 and 310 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The image portrait is American Congressman and diplomat Samuel Sullivan Cox.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.015

Trade card for Allen's Market, 308 and 310 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The image is a portrait of American Senator and South Carolina Governor Wade Hampton.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.016

Trade card for Allen's Market, 308 and 310 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, undated

The image is a portrait of poet and public lecturer Bayard Taylor.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.017

Trade card for F.P. Marsh & Co., perfume, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 reads "Exotic...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.018

Trade card for F.P. Marsh & Co., perfume, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 reads "Exotic...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.019

Trade card for F.P. Marsh & Co., perfume, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 reads "Exotic...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.020

Trade card for Eureka Knitting Silk, location unknown, undated

The product is available at Weston & Hill, dry goods and carpets in Manchester, New Hampshire. The card verso text urges women to take up knitting as a pastime.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.021

Trade card for R.H. Stearns & Co., department store, 131 & 132 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

The card verso has an 1881 calendar.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.022

Brochure for Almy, Bigelow & Washburn, Inc., department stores, 188 Essex Street, Salem, Cabot Street, Beverly, Pleasant Street, Gloucester, Mass., undated

The front and back covers, when opened, create a view of Derby Wharf and the Custom House in Salem, Massachusetts at the time of Nathaniel Hawthorne. The inside of the brochure has a map with the store location in Salem. The business is described as "The leading store of the North Shore since 1858."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.023

Trade card for John A. Smith, cash department store, Claremont, New Hampshire, May 4, 1905

The top of the card has a horseshoe and the word "Greeting" to advertise the opening of Smith's store on May 4, 1905.

Date: 1905-05-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246040

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.024

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