Historic New England

Trade card for Dr. Mettaur's Headache Pills, location unknown, undated

A small child prays while kneeling on a bed in the image. The card verso has customer testimonials.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259319

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.019

Trade card for Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder for infants and adults, G. Mennen Chemical Co., 577 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, undated

The bottom of the card reads "The only healthful and sanitary powder endorsed by physicians." The card verso text describes the product and promotes Mennen's Sure Corn Killer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259324

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.020

Trade card for Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil, location unknown, undated

The card verso description is largely unreadable but appears to list conditions and the time frame it will take to cure each one.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259325

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.021

Trade card for Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, for coughs, consumption and all lung diseases, prepared by Seth W. Fowle & Sons, Boston, Mass., undated

The product has been in existence for more than forty years according to the description on the card verso. People ride in a carriage drawn by four horses in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259326

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.022

Trade card for Melvin's Vegetable Pills, Nerve Liniment and Cough Syrup, Dr. J. Melvin Co., Woburn, Mass., undated

The business will send a set of placques to customers who send in a product wrapper. The image caption reads "Seigneur & Chatelaine-XVI Siècle."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259327

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.023

Trade card for Ayer's Sarsaparilla, manufactured by J.C.Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The text on the card verso is in the Greek language. The card image shows people from different parts of the world gathered around a healer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259328

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.024

Trade card for Ayer's Hair Vigor, prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

A little girl dips her grandmother's false curls in an ink well in the card image. The card verso text describes the benefits of Ayer's Hair Vigor.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259331

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.025

Trade card for M.K. Paine, druggist & pharmaceutist, corner of Main & State Streets, Windsor, Vermont, undated

Paine manufactures the Green Mountain Balm of Gilead & Cedar Plaster.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259332

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.026

Trade card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., apothecaries, Lowell, Mass., undated

The importance of blood purification is described on the card verso. "Hood's Cook Book, No.2" is free at any drug store in New England. The cherub figure in the image carries the product and blows a trumpet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259341

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.027

Label for Compound Emulsion Fir Balsam, prepared by Bullard & Shedd, druggists, Keene, New Hampshire, undated

The product can be used as a remedy for bronchitis, laryngitis and diseases of the urinary passages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259342

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.028

Label for Syrup Hydriodic Acid, prepared by Bullard & Shedd, druggists, Keene, New Hampshire, undated

The product is used in treating asthma, chronic bronchitis, hay fever, acute and chronic rheumatism and eczema.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259343

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.029

Label for Elixir Juniper Compound, prepared by Bullard & Shedd, druggists, Keene, New Hampshire, undated

The Compound can be used to treat diseases of the bladder and kidneys.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259344

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.030

Village blacksmith, presented by Mrs. Selden H. Smith, care of C. Crowinsheild, Hartford Co., Shaker Station, Connecticut, 1882

Globe's Pills are advertised in a narrative about a blacksmith's recovery from illness. A caldendar for 1882 is inside the front cover. The product is available from L. Brown, No. 54 Warren Street, New York City. The pamphlet is missing pages 1 and 2. Directions for product use are given in English,...

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259345

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.031

Trade card for Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment for man & beast, John Hodge, Merchant's Gargling Oil Company, Lockport, New York, undated

The product was first introducted in 1833. The yellow wrapper liniment is for animals and the white wrapper liniment is for humans. A.D. Stetson, dealer in furniture and carpets is advertised on the card verso. Stetson is located in Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259399

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.032

Trade card for Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

A poem entitled "Happy Childhood" is printed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259400

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.033

Trade card for Bell-Cap-Sic Plasters, J.M. Grosvenor & Co., Boston, Mass., 1899

A shoeshine boy and his dog are shown in the image.

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259401

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.034

Trade card for Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil, location unknown, undated

The card verso lists conditions and the time frame it will take to cure each one. Birds fly around a fan in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259404

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.035

Trade card for Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant, remedy for coughs and colds, location unknown, undated

Cha. Chapman in Woodstock, Vermont sells Dr. Jayne products. A little girl holds a large dog in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259407

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.036

Trade card for Phenyo-Caffein, pills, Phenyo-Caffein Co., Worcester, Mass., undated

The product cures headache and neuralgia. The illustration is a puzzle with hidden images.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.037

Trade card for Lactart Milk Acid, beverage, Avery Lactate Co., Boston, Mass., 1884

The beverage relieves fevers, headache, insomnia, depression and urinary problems. It is sold by E.V. Stoddard & Company, apothecaries, 50 State Street, New London, Connecticut.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259410

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.038

Trade card for David Nicholson's Liquid Bread, David Nicholson, St. Louis, Missouri and P.O. Box 961, New York, New York, 1885

This malt extract tonic won a gold medal at the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial on June 2, 1885. It is available at Bush & Co., apothecaries, 56 Front Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259412

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.039

Brochure for Horsford's Acid Phospate, Rumford Chemical Works, 58, 59, & 60 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1891

The brochure text describes the product as a preparation of the phosphates of potash, iron, lime, phosphoric acid, etc., in solution. It can be taken as a remedy for dyspepsia, headache, insomnia, seasickness and alcohol abuse.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259428

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.040

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

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259430

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.041

Trade card for Athlophoros, rheumatism and neuralgia, The Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A dark-haired woman in a green gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259431

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.042

Trade card for Athlophoros, rheumatism, The Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A dark-haired woman in a yellow gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259432

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.043

Advertisement for J.M. Bruce, piano-forte and organ warerooms, No. 15 Main Street, Ayer, Mass., October 22, 1874

Bruce carries music merchandise such as sheet music, books, strings and stools. There is an advertisement below the Bruce one for E.H. Hayward who carries organs and pianos. Hayward is located in the Post Office Block, Ayer Junction, Massachusetts. The ads are from the "Ayer Public Spirit," October ...

Date: 1874-10-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264600

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.052

Billhead for Henry F. Miller, piano-forte manufacturer, 611 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 14, 1882

The business premises are shown in the billhead illustration.

Date: 1882-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264601

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.053

Advertisement for Oliver Ditson & Co., American and foreign music, 449 & 451 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1884

The business premises on Washington Street are shown in the image. A horse-drawn street car has "Norfolk House" printed on the side of it. The ad verso describes the "Norway Music Album."

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264602

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.054

Advertisement for The Organita, Mass. Organ Co., 57 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1872

The Organita barrel organ is described in the advertisement. The handwritten text at the bottom of the page reads "Scribner's Magazine," probably 1872.

Date: 1872

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.055

Advertisement for Briggs Pianos, No. 5 Appleton Street, opp. 440 Tremont, Boston, Mass., 1885

The advertisement is from the libretto for "Stradella," Neuendorff edition, Boston, Schmidt & Co., copyright 1885. Advertisements for other piano dealers are on the item verso.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.056

Advertisement for The Mechanical Piano-ette, The Massachusetts Organ Co., 57 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., April 1881

The Mechanical Piano-ette is described in the ad text. The advertisement is from "Scribner's Magazine," April 1881.

Date: 1881-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264615

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.057

Advertisement for Mason & Hamlin, pianos, 492 & 494 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., 1909-1914

The ad is on the back cover of a Boston Opera House, Boston Opera Company libretto for "Germania," published by Fred Rullman, Inc., 111 Broadway, New York City. The item is only the front and back covers.

Date: 1909-1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.058

Advertisement for Weber grand, upright and square piano-fortes, warerooms, Fifth Avenue, corenr 16th Street, New York, New York, 1876

The ad has testimonials from concert pianists of the day. The bottom of the item has handwritten text which reads "from the back of an opera book dated 1876."

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.059

Advertisement for The Chickering Piano, Chickering & Sons, 152 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. and 130 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 1885

The advertisement is from the back cover of a libretto for "Stradella," Neuendorff edition, Boston, Schmidt & Co., copyright 1885. The item consists of only the front and back covers.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264630

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.060

Handbill for Brown & Hallet Piano Fortes, Silas Allen, Jr., Boston, Mass.

Allen solicits customers for the Brown & Hallet Pianos manufactured at their old establishment at the corner of Washington and Essex Streets.

Date: 1836-09-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.061

Trade card for Wm. L. Nutting, Inc. pianos, 1034 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The name "Edward J. Wallace" is printed on the lower left corner of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264642

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.001

S.S. Superintendent's vest-pocket record, presented with the compliments of J. Estey & Company, organ manufacturers, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1882

The inside of the back cover has an advertisement for Estey's Chapel Organs. The inside of the front cover and the back cover list "International Lessons for 1882." The covers appear to have been resewn around a Sunday School attendance record for 1887-1889.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264643

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.002

Trade card for Ivers & Pond Piano Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The Ivers & Pond Soft Stop for protecting the piano from wear is described on the card verso. Three children sit at a table in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264644

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.003

Trade card for M. Steinert & Sons Co., Steinway & Sons' and other first class pianos, Steinert Hall Building, 162 Boylston Street, corner Carver, Boston, Mass., undated

Oscar Lundin is a wholesale and retail representative in the New England states for Steinert.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264645

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.004

Trade card for the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

Two women stand together while another plays the organ in the background in the card illustration. The card verso has "Edward Clark & Co., dealer in pianos and organs, 97 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264646

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.005

Trade card for the American Piano & Exchange Co., pianos & organs for sale and to let for cash, 604 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Figures in the illustration participate in ice fishing, sailing and skating. The business will take diamonds, watches and jewelry in exchange for items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264647

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.006

Trade card for the Estey Organ Company, Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

The Palmer Cox brownies march in a band while other brownies play an Estey Piano and Organ. The dealer stamped on the card verso is "G.E. Poulter, pianos and organs, 56 Main St., Greenfield, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264648

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.007

Trade card for the Ivers & Pond Piano Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The Ivers & Pond Soft Stop is sold by the Soule Piano & Organ Investment Company at No. 7 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264649

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.008

Trade card for the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

A young girl plays a harp in the card illustration. The card verso lists the Company officers and locations in the United States and England.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264650

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.009

Trade card for The Estey Phonorium, Estey Organ Works, Brattleboro, Vermont, undated

The factory is shown in the card verso illustration. The business was established in 1846.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264651

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.010

Trade card for the Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co., 154 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. and 149 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and 46 E. 14th Street, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

Text and illustrations describe the improved upright pianos manufactured by Mason & Hamlin.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264657

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.011

Trade card for the Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co., 154 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. and 149 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and 46 E. 14th Street, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The card verso reads "T.S. Arnold, dealer in musical instruments, sheet music, books and sewing machines, West Winfield, N.Y." Arnold has pianos and organs for rent.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264658

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.012

Trade card for Ivers & Pond Pianos, Boston, Mass., undated

Ivers & Pond Pianos are sold by A.L. Bailey in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264659

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.013

Trade card for Vose Pianos, 170 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Vose Pianos are sold for cash or on an installment plan by J.E. Lothrop & Co., Dover, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264660

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.014

Trade card for the B. Shoninger Co., manufacturers of piano fortes, 511 & 513 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut and 215 State Street, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The factory, located at 97 to 121 Chestnut Street in New Haven, is shown on the card verso. Shoninger has "The only piano in the world containing a chime of 30 bells."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264661

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.02.015

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