Historic New England

Trade card for Henry Mais, wig maker and hair cutter, 58 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Two little girls play with their dolls in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245379

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.01.01.001

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

A woman with long hair is used as the illustration for Ayer's Hair Vigor.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245380

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.01.01.002

Trade card for Hiscox & Co., pharmaceutical & manufacturing chemists, 163 William Street, New York, New York, undated

Hiscox promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic and Parker's Hair Balsam. The Ginger Tonic is a remedy for coughs and colds.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245381

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.01.01.003

Trade card for Barry's Tricopherous, location unknown, undated

The caption reads "Guaranteed to restore the hair to bald heads and to make it grow thick, long and soft." The card verso describes the product properties and has a testimonial from the editor of "Scientific American." Barry's was established in 1801.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245382

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.01.01.004

Trade card for Dr. Hebra's Viola Cream, G.C. Bittner & Co., Toledo, Ohio, October 14, 1887

The advantages of using the product are described on the inside.

Date: 1887-10-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245383

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.01.01.005

Advertisement for Hinds Honey and Almond Cream, A.S. Hinds Co., location unknown, 1923

The verso reads "Used in a Dorchester shop window display 1923."

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245384

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.01.01.006

Trade card for Melvin & Badger Cologne, Melvin & Badger Company, druggists and apothecaries, 43 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The card describes the Cologne and the availability of other items which can be purchased as gifts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245385

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.01.001

Trade card for Palmer's Frangipanni, Horace I. Johnson, Rumford Building, Waltham, Mass., undated

Palmer's carries a lotion, perfume and powder.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245386

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.001

Trade card for Bowker's Odeur Du Bois Perfume, 132 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A monkey and a pig are used to illustrate Bowker's Odeur Du Bois Perfume.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245387

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.002

Trade card for Bowker's Odeur Du Bois Perfume, 132 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Sold by all Druggists."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245388

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.003

Trade card for the 4711 Eau de Cologne, Ferdinand Mülhens, Rue de la Cloche, Cologne, Germany, 1885

The card is captioned "Compliments of the Season."

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245389

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.004

Trade card for the Kremlin Bouquet, T.B. Bailey, Milfold, Mass., undated

The perfume bottle, with figures climbing on it, is shown in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245390

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.005

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The product is available at wholesale from Arnold & McNary, 45 and 47 Park Place, New York, New York. The card verso reads "Sold by Francis Ambler, Weymouth, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245391

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.006

Bookmark for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The properties of Rubifoam For The Teeth are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245392

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.007

Bookmarks for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The item is a bookmark and describes Rubifoam for the Teeth on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245393

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.008

Trade card for Murray & Lanman Florida Water, Lanman & Kemp, New York, New York, undated

The perfume is available from Edwin Wood, chemist & druggist, 559 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245394

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.009

Trade card for Murray & Lanman Florida Water, Lanman & Kemp, New York, New York, undated

The card verso describes the popularity of the perfume. It is available from Edwin Wood, chemist & druggist, 559 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.010

Trade card for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, W.J. Austen & Co., Oswego, New York, undated

The Cologne is available at Geo. W. Hayes, dealer in confectionary, fruits, 116 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245397

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.011

Trade card for the Atwood Cologne, Smith, Doolittle & Smith, No. 26 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Miss Veasie, Bufford Boston." Smith is located in the Museum Building. The card verso has timetables for lines on the Highland Street Railway Company and Metropolitan Rail Road.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245399

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.012

Trade card for Jefts' French Cologne, Ira P. Jefts & Co., Lynn, Mass., undated

The perfume is available from M.E. Howe, toys and fancy goods, 158 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245401

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.013

Trade card for Jefts' French Cologne, Ira P. Jefts & Co., Lynn, Mass., undated

The item is available form L.C. Robinson, milliner, 255 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245402

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.014

Trade card for Robinson's Standard Perfumes, location unknown, undated

The image is labeled "Minnie Hauck." The card is stamped "Arthur Hudson, Newton, Mass." Minnie Hauk was an American opera singer.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245403

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.015

Trade card for Robinson's Standard Perfumes, location unknown, undated

The image is captioned "Pappenheim." The card is stamped "Arthur Hudson, Newton, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245404

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.016

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1887

The bottle sizes and prices for Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam are described on the card verso. The design was copyrighted 1887.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245405

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.017

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso describes Brine & Norcross, 17 and 18 Tremont Row and 70 and 72 Tremont, Boston, Massachusetts. The business carries perfume in addition to other goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245407

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.018

Trade card for Eastman's Fine Perfumes, I. Bartlett Patten & Co., druggists and apothecaries, 39 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The Eastman Perfumes are carried by the I. Bartlett Patten drugstore in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.019

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1892

The card verso reads "For over twenty years Hoyt's German Cologne has remained the most popular, reliable and satisfactory perfume." A book on the care of teeth will be mailed free to customers.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245410

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.020

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso warns customers to beware of counterfeits and imitations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245411

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.021

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The card verso promotes the Dudley Street Opera House production of "Rosedale" by the Wallack Club.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245413

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.022

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Programme." The card verso is a program for Anthony & Ellis' "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Some members of the production staff and cast are different than those on GUSN 245440.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245414

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.023

Trade card for Hood's French Cologne, M.C. Hood & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

Hood's French Cologne is carried by R.H. Stearns & Company, 131 & 132 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245415

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.02.024

Trade card for Bogle's Hair-Work, Perfumery & Toilet Bazaar, Wm. Bogle, No. 202 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Bogle sells wigs, hair dye and face balm.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245417

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.001

Trade card for Bowker's Odeur Du Bois Perfume, 132 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two rats tease a chained up dog in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245418

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.002

Trade card for C.B. Woodworth & Sons' Imperishable Perfumes, Rochester, New York, undated

Thomas Worthington is the Eastern Representative with an office at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso is a price list for the perfume extracts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245419

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.003

Trade card for Tetlow's New Assorted Extracts for the Handkerchief, H. Tetlow & Bros., Philadelphia, Pennysylvania, undated

Tetlow's Famous Swan Down for the Complexion is listed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245421

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.004

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The product is for sale by Bowditch, Webster & Company in Augusta, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245422

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.005

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1881

The product is for sale by W.C. Brigham in Medford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245424

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.006

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The Cologne is for sale by William A. Stone, Brattle Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245425

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.007

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., 1881

The card verso describes the methods used to distinguish the Hoyt product from counterfeits and imitators.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245426

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.008

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The Cologne is for sale by Wm. Wagner, druggist, San Buenaventure, California.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245428

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.009

Trade card for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, W.J. Austen & Co., Oswego, New York, undated

The card verso has holiday greetings from Geo. W. Lane, 82 Main Street, Milford, Massachusetts. The dealer is giving away a bottle of the Cologne with fifty cents or more in purchases.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245430

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.010

Trade card for Hood's French Cologne, M.C. Hood & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The Cologne was patented June 11, 1878. The card verso has a Texas state map.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245431

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.011

Leaflet for D'Orsay's Intoxication, S.S. Pierce Co., 133 Brookline Ave, Boston, Mass. undated

The leaflet has an order form for the S.S. Pierce Company on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245434

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.012

Trade card for Hoyt's German Cologne, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

The top of the card reads "Programme." The card verso is a program for Anthony & Ellis' Ideal "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Some members of the production staff and cast are different than those for the program on GUSN 245414.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245440

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.013

My partner souvenir, Boston, Mass., undated

The program is for a production of "My partner." The cast and acts are described with review quotes from newspapers for 1879 and 1880. The program verso is an advertisement for Robinson's Standard Perfumes, manufactured by H.C. Robinson & Company in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245441

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.03.014