Historic New England

Trade card for Herbert Randall, agent for the best pianos manufactured, Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organ and The White Sewing Machine, location unknown, undated

Water fowl stand in front of a palace with palm trees in the background in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.001

Trade card for unidentified music store, location unknown, undated

A male figure sorts through scores with instruments in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.002

Ticket for organ construction course, Wallace Goodrich, Recital Hall, The New England Conservatory of Music, Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1914-1915

The text on the card verso describes the conditions for use of the ticket.

Date: 1914-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.003

Trade card for White, Smith & Co., music publishers, 516 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Song books, organ melodies, glee books and music rolls for sale during the holidays are described on the card verso. A woman serves holiday punch in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259989

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.004

Trade card for the Champion Banjos of America, Fairbanks & Cole, 121 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1880

A pair of owls sit on a flowering branch in the card image.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259990

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.005

Trade card for Major R.H. Hendershot and son, Lock Box 966, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The top of the card reads "Major R.H. Hendershot, the original Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock and Son." The card verso has a photograph of Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259995

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.006

Trade cards for Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co., Boston, New York, Chicago, 1887

A little girl plays the piano with help from her dog, cat and doll. The card verso has testimonials including one from Franz Liszt.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260000

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.007

Trade card for Vose & Sons, pianos, Boston, Mass., 1890

Testimonials for Vose Pianos are listed on the card verso.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.008

Hotel Wentworth, New Castle, New Hampshire, home of Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries, August, 1905

The postcard is published by Canney's Music Store, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1905 the peace treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War was signed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Date: 1905-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.009

Trade card for the Bradley Music Store, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The card has a verse titled "His choice," signed by "B.H.J."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.010

William Howard, violinist, 15 Haviland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

William Howard was the conductor and soloist of the Boston Municipal Orchestra and the leader of The Howard String Quartette and The Howard Trio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.011

Trade card for the Temple of Music, Thos. Flaherty & Co., 280 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1872

Bloomfield & Otis Pianos and Weber Piano-Fortes are carried by the Flaherty Company on Washington Street. The card image shows the Boston Coliseum, site of the 1872 World's Peace Jubilee and International Musical Festival. It was held in Boston in 1872 to commemorate the end of the Franco-Prussian W...

Date: 1872

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.012

Song written for the occasion by John H. Jewett, Highland Military Academy, Worcester, Mass., undated

The card has a song written for an unidentified occasion at the Highland Military Academy. The Academy seal is shown with several measures for "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot." The image on the verso shows the cadets standing at attention on the parade ground.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260127

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.013

Libretto of Nanon, a comic opera in 3 acts, by F. Zell & Richard Genée, The Standard Libretto Co., 210 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1886

The last six pages have advertisements for Boston merchants.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260138

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.014

Norma, composed by Bellini, written by Felice Romani, Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1859

The text is in the English and Italian languages. The back cover has an image of the Ditson store on Washington Street.

Date: 1859

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260143

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.015

Our nation's struggle, a patriotic allegory, by W.A. Springer, illustrated by Fred A. Springer, Boston and Chicago, White, Smith & Co., 1885

The allegory has tableaux and camp scenes based on the American Civil War.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.02.016

Trade card for singing dolls, O.H. Leach & Co., dealers in musical instruments, 578 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A little girl and her cat look at a blackboard with alphabet letters.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260147

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.001

Trade card for C.G. Conn, band instruments, Elkhart, Indiana and Worcester, Mass., undated

Famous musicians who recommend the instruments are shown in portraits in the card image. The text on the card verso describes the manufacture of the Conn instruments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260149

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.002

Progress view, Cambridge Bridge

A view of workers laying the tracks on the Longfellow Bridge, looking toward the West End and Beacon Hill. Horse carts carry loads to and from Boston across the bridge. The workers, with their full wheelbarrows and shovels, can be seen in the foreground. Massachusetts General Hospital is in the u...

Date: 1911-11-03

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 260148

Ref. Code: PC017.02.027.001

Manufactory of Manning's Patent Melodeons, E.T. Nichols, 118 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Nichols undertakes repairing and tuning of pianos, organs and melodeons.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.003

Billhead for John C. Haynes & Co., Dr., musical instruments, strings, sheet music, 453 to 463 Washington Street and 33 Court Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 3, 1896

Haynes carries musical merchandise of every description in his store on Washington Street.

Date: 1896-12-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.004

Announcement for Steinert Hall, M. Steinert & Sons, Boylston & Tremont Streets, Boston, Mass., January 1887

The features of Steinert Hall, opening in February 1887, are described on the item verso. The sign at the top of the building reads "Steinway & Sons Pianos."

Date: 1887-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.005

Turning sunlight into music, by C.W. Whittemore, Boston, Mass., April 14, 1924

The writer describes the Hallet & Davis Piano Company factory in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The article is from "Current Affairs in New England," April 14, 1924.

Date: 1924-04-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260159

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.01.01.006

Trade card for William H. Ivers, Jr., piano-forte tuner, Boston and Dedham, Mass., undated

Customer orders for piano tuning can be left at music stores in Boston, the Boston or New England Conservatory of Music or sent to Dedham, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260163

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.001

Trade card for Danforth Lyon, dealer in piano-fortes, No. 11 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The business is located under Westminster Hall in Providence, Rhode Island.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 260165

Ref. Code: EP001.01.082.02.01.002

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., undated

The East River Suspension Bridge is shown in the image. The Vegetable Compound is for kidney complaints of either sex and female complaints. It is sold by Turner Bros., So. Pearl & Schuyler Streets, Albany, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258935

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.009

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., undated

The Vegetable Compound for female compalints and the Liver Pills are described on the card verso. The East River Suspension Bridge is shown in the image. John B. Coburn in E. Canaan, New Hampshire sells the products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258936

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.010

Trade card for Sapanule, lotion, location unknown, undated

Sapanule cures rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and all inflammatory pains. It is recommended by Henry Bergh, President of the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258937

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.011

Trade card for Sapanule, lotion, location unknown, undated

Sapanule cures rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and all inflammatory pains. "The Celebrated Glycerine Lotion" has a registered trademark for 1878.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.012

Trade card for Hunnewell's Tolu Anodyne for sleeplessness and neuralgia, Gilman Brothers, Boston, Mass., undated

The product is a vegetable preparation, without opium, for the treatment of neuralgia, rheumatism, insomnia, sciatica and diseases caused by nervous irritation. Gilman Brothers are the wholesale agents in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.013

Trade cards for Hop Pills, sick headache, liver complaints, dyspepsia, Hop Pill Manufacturing Co., New London, Connecticut, undated

The benefits of Hop Pills and Lyon's Sarsaparilla are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.014

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

The product is a family medicine for the treatment of indigestion, headache, dizziness, jaundice and biliousness.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.015

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

Ayer's Pills are made with only vegetable ingredients and treat a number of conditions described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.016

Trade card for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, cures colds, coughs and all diseases of the throat and lungs, prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The advantages of the product are described on the card verso. It is for sale by Davis Brothers in Mendon, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258943

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.017

Trade cards for Vegetine, the great blood purifier, H.R. Stevens, No. 464 Broadway, Boston, Mass., undated

Vegetine treats general debility, female weakness, rheumatism, dyspepsia and other conditions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.018

Trade card for Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient, location unknown, undated

The card verso reads "Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient the well known regulator of the stomach, liver and bowels." It is for sale by C. Blakely, druggist in Montpelier, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258945

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.019

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

A.S. Melcher's Red, White and Blue Store is advertised on the verso and carries boots and shoes in Bath, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258946

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.020

Trade card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Lynn, Mass., undated

The use of the Vegetable Compound is described on the card verso. Pinkham also sells liver pills and a blood purifier. The products are available at M.K. Paine, druggist, corner of Main & State Streets, Windsor, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.021

Trade card for The Best Tonic, extract of malt and hops, Pabst Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, undated

The beverage cures dyspepsia and strengthens the system. Hygeia, daughter of the of the god of medicine, Asclepius, is shown holding a wreath.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.022

Burnett's Floral Hand Book, Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston, Mass., 1878

The flower dictionary is interspersed with descriptions of Burnett products such as Burnett's Cocoaine and Burnett's Standard Flavoring Extracts. There is a calendar for 1878 on page 2. Lewis K. Mead, druggist and dealer in Burnett's Standard Preparations, Manchester, New Hampshire is advertised on ...

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.023

Palmer's manual of cage birds, Solon Palmer, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, 376 Pearl Street, New York, New York, 1879

Palmer products for personal care and hygiene are advertised in the book.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.024

Open secrets, Pabst Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ca. 1895

The pamphlet is a collection of conundrums to promote "The Best Tonic," a malt extract manufactured by the Pabst Brewing Company. The back cover has a portrait with the caption "Bush & Co., Druggists, Worcester, Mass."

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.025

Prize animals and their records, Perry Davis & Son, Providence, Rhode Island, 1890

The benefits of Perry Davis' Vegetable Pain Killer for humans and animals is described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.026

Trade card for Williams' New England Cough Remedy, Williams & Carleton, proprietors, Hartford, Connecticut, 1886

The Hartford Soldiers Memorial in Bushnell Park is shown in the image. Williams & Carleton was formerly Geo. W. Williams & Company.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.027

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

A blonde woman in a blue gown illustrates the card for Athlophoros a rheumatism medication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258957

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.028

Trade card for C.K. Magee's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil, J.A. Magee & Co., location unknown, undated

The product is an emulsion of cod liver oil in combination with an extract of malt and hypophosphites of lime and soda. Children pull in a large fish caught in a net in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.029

Merchant's Gargling Oil, dream and fate, palmistry & c. songster, Merchant's Gargling Oil Co., Lockport, New York, 1888

Merchant Company products are promoted in a brochure with song lyrics and dream interpretations. A calendar for 1888 is included. The back cover has an advertisement for J.W. Foss & Company, bargain givers in Dover, New Hampshire.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 258972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.04.030

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

The product can be used to treat scrofula, salt rheum, catarrh, dyspepsia or any blood disease according to the description on the card verso. A little girl is outfitted to be the master of hounds in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.002

Hood's pansy, published by C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The popularity and sales of Hood's Sarsapailla are described inside the brochure. The brochure is 4 pages and in the shape of pansy flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.003

Hood's pansy, published by C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The benefits of Hood's Sarsaparilla are described in the brochure. The brochure is 16 pages and in the shape of pansy flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.02.01.004

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