Historic New England

Billhead for H. & F. Stimpson, stoves and furnaces,corner of Congress and Water Streets, Boston, Mass., dated May 1, 1850

The top of the billhead reads "Manufacturers of the improved cooking ranges, of stoves, grates, furnaces for warming houses, &c."

Date: 1850-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.02.009

Billhead for Moses Pond & Co., stoves and furnaces, nos. 77, 79 & 81 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 4, 1856

The billhead states "Manufacturers and dealers, wholesale and retail in cooking ranges, hot air furnaces, parlor grates, mirror marble chimney pieces, cooking and parlor stoves, and heating apparatus generally."

Date: 1856-05-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.02.010

Billhead for Geo. W. Bent, stoves, sinks and vases, Hyannis, Mass., dated July 2, 1873

There is a stove illustration on the left side of the billhead.

Date: 1873-07-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.02.011

Billhead for Moses Pond & Co., stoves and furnaces, 28 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass., dated December 5, 1845

Moses Pond is a manufacturer of "cooking ranges, hot air furnaces, stoves, grates and tin ware."

Date: 1845-12-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.02.012

Billhead for William B. Wadman, refrigerators, stoves, ranges, coal-sifters, 1197 and 1199 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 6, 1868

William B. Wadman manufactures and deals in ice-cream feezers and bird-cages in addition to kitchen appliances.

Date: 1868-05-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242006

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.02.013

Billhead for Barstow Stove Company, Providence, R.I., dated August 31 1907

The company handles Bay State Model Richmond cooking and heating apparatus.

Date: 1907-08-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.05.001

Billhead for Exeter Machine Works, 50 Federal St., Boston., Mass., undated

This company specializes in steam engines and boilers, pressure blowers and exhausters and steam heating apparatus.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.05.002

Billhead for Wm. F. Shaw, stoves, 615 Washington St., Boston., Mass., dated November 11, 1868

The illustration depicts the range of stoves, heaters and fittings the company manufactures.

Date: 1868-11-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.05.003

Billhead for Wood, Bishop & Co., iron founders, 41 & 42 West Market Square, Bangor, Maine, dated February 23, 1885

The company's focus is stoves, furnaces and plain and stamped tin ware. Its foundry is located on the Hampden Road.

Date: 1885-02-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.05.004

Billhead for Office of W.D. Cooledge, Arlington, Vt., dated July 25, 1883

The dealer handles stoves, tin and hollow ware, pumps, lead and iron pipe.

Date: 1883-07-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.05.005

Trade card for Huse & Clapp, stoves, 91 & 93 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Joseph Huse and S.W. Clapp stoves burn wood and coal.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.002

Trade card for B.W. Dunkle, stoves, furnaces, ranges, nos. 59 & 61 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., 1852

This business provides "cooking, parlor, chamber, store, hall and office stoves containing the most valuable improvements of 1852."

Date: 1852

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.003

Trade card for Acorn Stoves & Ranges, for sale by C.L. Stewart, Hawarden, Iowa, undated

The card verso describes the features of the stoves. Acorn Stoves & Ranges are made only by Rathbone, Sard & Company located in Albany, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan and Aurora, Illinois.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.004

Trade card for B.W. Dunklee & Co., Stoves, furnaces, ranges, nos. 111 and 113 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business provides parlor grates, penrhyn marble mantels, pier slabs, ventilators, registers and does soapstone work to order in addition to stoves and furnaces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.005

Trade card for Bulkley & Co., Haye's Portable Hot-Air Cooking Ranges, no.35 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

W.F. Bulkley and Adrian Low are the company owners who provide coal and wood burning stoves, furnaces and other products.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.006

Business card for George C. Smith, patent cement stove and furnace lining, 45 Washington Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Work orders can be left for George C. Smith at the Produce Exchange Association, 45 Washington Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.007

Trade card for B.W. Dunklee & Co., hot air furnaces, cooking ranges, nos. 40 & 41 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Products related to wood and coal burning stoves and furnaces are described on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.008

Trade card for Joseph Huse, furnaces, cooking and parlor stoves, nos. 95 & 97 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This vendor does repair work on furnaces and stoves.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.009

Trade card for Curtis & Beman, base burners, Aberdeen, D.T., undated

The caption reads "Invincible base burning heater best on earth" above three children. The bottom of the card has "Miller & Umbdenstock, Chicago, Illinois."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.010

Trade card for Crown Sewing Machines and Florence Oil Stoves, The Florence Machine Co., Florence, Mass., undated

In the lower right hand corner, below the image, it reads "Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, N.Y." The card verso describes the features of the Crown Sewing Machine. The item is for sale at Z.T. Page in Lincoln, Vermont and Eaton Brothers in Waitsfield, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.011

Trade card for The Model Stoves & Ranges, location unknown, undated

The front of the card shows a Model Range with pots and kettles giving off steam while a cat sits on the floor next to it. The card verso describes the stove features.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.012

Trade card for Hub Stoves and Ranges, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 48 to 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso states that Smith & Anthony Company "are the largest dealers in New England in hotel supplies." They also sell Sanitas Plumbing Appliances.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.013

Trade card for The New Hub Range, Smith & Anthony Stove Co., 52 & 54 Union Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The front illustration shows a detail of the wire gauze oven door. The dealer on the verso is F.A. Hull & Co., 181 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.014

Trade card for The Albion Cook, D.D. Bixler, Hanover, Pennsylvania, undated

Two kittens and a cat peer over a fence at The Albion Cook stove.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.015

Trade card for Glenwood ranges, furnaces and parlor stoves, Weir Stove Co., Taunton, Mass., undated

The card verso has an illustration of a Glenwood stove. The products are sold by William Bramhall, 10 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.016

Trade card for Baker & Co., Patent Stove Lining, 22 1/2 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The lining was patented March 31, 1874 according to the card. The name Isaiah Baker is in the lower right hand corner. The card verso lists endorsements from individuals and businesses.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.017

Business card for Magee Distributors, Inc., 48 Union Street, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

Magee Distributors deals in stoves, ranges, heaters, furnaces, boilers, oil burners and air conditioners.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.018

Trade card for Rising Sun Stove Polish, Morse Bros., Canton, Mass., undated

In the illustration a woman chases two stove polish competitors out of her kitchen. The card verso warns the consumer to beware of imitators.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.03.019

Billhead for Henry Jones, builders' hardware, 26 Exchange Street and 26 Wilson's Lane, Boston, Mass., dated November 8, 1860

The business sells wholesale or retail to dealers, builders and carpenters.

Date: 1860-11-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242617

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.006

Billhead for M.C. Warren & Co., builders & general hardware, No. 9 Dock Square, Boston, Mass., dated September 6, 1905

On the building image it has "hardware and mechanics tools" over the doorway. The business was established in 1841.

Date: 1905-09-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242618

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.007

Billhead for Clemence & Searles, Dr., builders finish and fine cabinet work, 72 to 86 Central Street, Worcester, Mass., dated January 24, 1898

The factory in the image has "Planing and Moulding Mill" across it.

Date: 1898-01-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242619

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.008

Billhead for Job F. Bailey, building supplies, 20 Kneeland Street and 8 Plymouth Place, Boston, Mass., dated May 24, 1873

Mr. Bailey deals in doors, blinds, sashes, glass, balusters, blind hinges, fasts and glazed sashes.

Date: 1873-05-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242620

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.009

Billhead for P. Galligan & Co., sand and gravel, Foundry Street, corner of Dorchester Avenue, Boston, Mass., dated March 24, 1877

Galligan is a contractor and dealer in "sand for building purposes and gravel for paving, grading and filling."

Date: 1877-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242621

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.01.010

Bird's American Ready Wall Board, Bird & Son, East Walpole, Mass., undated

The leaflet describes the features of American Ready Wall Board available at Downes Lumber Company, 470 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.001

USG Sheetrock, the fireproof wallboard, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, undated

The leaflet defines sheetrock, its uses and instructions for how to apply it. The product is available from Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.002

Trade card for Thomas Hoey, wrought iron columns, location unknown, undated

The inside of the card describes wrought iron columns in different measurements and weights. The card verso has "coils and sketch work a specialty."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242624

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.003

Putting new life into old rooms, The Beaver Board Companies, Buffalo, New York, 1921

The leaflet describes the uses of Beaver Board in homes and offices. The product is sold through Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242625

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.004

Find these useful new rooms in your attic, The Beaver Board Companies, Buffalo, New York, 1921

Storage, attic and room enhancements can be attained through the use of Beaver Board. The local dealer for Beaver Board is Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242626

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.005

Mark that insures the result, The Beaver Board Companies, Buffalo, New York, 1920

The leaflet opens to a pop-up figure telling the reader to be sure of the trade mark for Beaver Board results. Printed on the leaflet verso is Pope & Cottle Company, 140 Carter Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242627

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.02.006

Trade card for O.P. Sawtelle, hardware, No. 49 West Market Square, Bangor, Maine, undated

Sawtelle carries foreign and domestic hardware, sash, doors, blinds, glass, paints, oils, powder and shot.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242628

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.001

Trade card for Flint & Tufts, lumber merchants, No. 6 Central Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This lumber dealer is located on Central Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.002

Trade card for Fuller & Dana, iron and steel, 54 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business is an agent for Naylor & Company's cast steel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242630

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.003

Trade card for John Power, manufacturer of corks, No. 8 Charlestown Street, Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass., undated

John Power deals in cork soles, tin foil, metallic capsules, wooden bungs, cork presses and cork pullers. The bottom of the card reads "Bell's telephonic system connected with this establishment."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242632

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.004

Trade card for Daniels & Company, hardware, iron, steel, No.1 Patten Block, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The hardware store carries agricultural implements, seeds, pumps, mechanics' tools, cutlery, cordage and other items. Daniels is the successor to Daniels, Forsaith & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.005

Trade card for Reed & Jackson's patent combined smoke & ventilating chimney, 15 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso has an image of the chimney.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242634

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.006

Trade card for Carl S. Nielson, mason and builder, No.35 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass. and 166 Ferry Street, corner of Broadway, Everett, Mass., undated

Nielsen maintains two offices, one in Boston and one in Everett, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242635

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.007

Trade card for The Peet Valve Co., valves & gates, 49 Kingston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Peet's valves and gates are for steam, water and gas. "Removed to 152 Hampden St." is stamped across the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242636

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.008

Trade card for Dingley & Brother, hardware, bar iron and steel, No.16 Water Street, Gardiner, Maine, undated

The hardware store carries blacksmiths' coal, crockery, china, paints and carriage and harness trimmings. The business is the successor to J.B. Dingley.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242637

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.009

Trade card for S.L. Shotter & Co., naval stores, No. 19 India Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business carries rosin, spirits, turpentine, pitch and pine tar. Shotter has branches in Wilmington, North Carolina and Savannah, Georgia.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242638

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.010

Trade card for Hardy & Company, doors, sashes, blinds, 181 & 183 Blackstone Street, Boston, Mass., undated

William Hardy is a wholesale and retail dealer in doors, windows, fence pales, stair balusters, framing pins and blind fastenings. The card verso provides measurements and weights for windows and sashes.The business is near the Boston and Maine Railroad Station and Haymarket Square.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242639

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.03.011

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