Historic New England

Card for the Houston Supply Co., furniture, Houston, Texas, undated

The card notifies the Grand Rapids Furniture Exchange that two carloads of dining room furniture were received.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250003

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.008

Scribner family register

A family register for the Scribner family, possibly a page taken out of a book or other larger register. This sheet shows the marriages and children of Cinkler Scribner, born in 1811.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 250033

Ref. Code: GC002.02.218

Trade card for Chas. W. Rogers, furniture repairer, 30 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Rogers does upholstery and has chair cushions and clothes dryers for sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250004

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.009

Trade cards for Perkins' Patent Furniture Castor, Wm. A. Perkins, No. 20 Peabody Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The item is available in different sizes and was patented on February 2, 1875.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.010

Ye blue laws of ye state of Connecticut, Chamberlin & Co., dealers in first-class furniture, corner Orange & Crown Streets, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

Chamberlin deals in furniture, upholstery and hard-wood mantels. The item is a compendium of the Connecticut Sunday laws.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250006

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.011

Trade card for Degraaf & Taylor, furniture & decorations, 47 & 49 West 14th Street, 48 West 15th Street, New York, New York, undated

The card verso reads "Thirty years established" and "The largest furniture establishment in the city." A small boy plays with puppets in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.012

Trade card for Alfred Anderson, first class cabinet maker, 6 Front Street, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

Anderson does wood carving, inlaid work and the reproduction and repair of antique furniture.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.013

Trade card for Samuel A. Parsons, cabinet work, 7 Park Square and Boylston Square, Boston, Mass., dated November 14, 1895

Parsons announces his relocation to Park Square. He is the former senior partner of Leach, Annable & Company. The upper right corner of the card has "14 November 1895" handwritten in pencil.

Date: 1895-11-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.014

Trade card for Brooks & Walbridge Bros., furniture, carpetings, 151 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Customers are invited to visit the warerooms and view the large stock of furniture and carpets.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.015

Trade card for Brooks & Walbridge Bros., furniture, carpetings, 151 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The store carries stoves, mattresses, feathers, clocks and mirrors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.016

Trade card for Brooks & Walbridge Bros., furniture, carpetings, 151 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business sells for cash or in easy instalments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.017

Trade card for Brooks & Walbridge Bros., furniture, carpetings, 151 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business partners are listed at the bottom of the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.018

Trade card for Beal & Hooper, manufacturers of furniture, Haymarket Square, Boston and factory at East Cambridge, Mass., undated

The business partners are listed on the lower left corner of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.019

Trade card for Paine's Furniture Manufactory, 48 Canal Street, Boston, Mass., 1876

The image caption reads "No. 19 from Paine's Manufactory, 48 Canal Street, Boston." The verso has an image of the medal won by Paine's from the U.S.Centennial Commission at the International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876.

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.020

Coupon for S.S. Chamberlin & Co., house furnishing goods, 656 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., December 1, 1862

A redeemable coupon for 25 cents is offered by Chamberlin.

Date: 1862-12-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.021

Trade card for Shaw, Applin & Co., furniture manufacturers, 27 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company was established in 1780.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.022

Trade card for Bardwell, Anderson & Co., manufacturers of centre pillar extension, library and work tables, 81 Bristol Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The factory is located at 81 Bristol Street. The office and warerooms are located at 19 Charlestown Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.023

F.M. Holmes Furniture Co., manufacturers of first-class, medium, and low priced furniture, No. 107 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1881

The leaflet has images and descriptions for various furniture pieces sold by the Holmes Company. The verso describes the firm's commitment to quality products.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.024

Postcard for Oren Hooper's Sons, the household outfitters, Portland, Maine, dated August, 1912

The verso describes a sale at Oren Hooper's and has a 1912 August calendar.

Date: 1912-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.03.025

Billhead for C.W. Roeth & Co., manufacturers of artistic furniture, 145 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

Roeth has cabinet and upholstery warerooms for customers.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 250028

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.001

Trade card for Nan's Kitchen, restaurant, 10 Oxford Terrace, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "The latch-string is out at 10 Oxford Terrace, Copley Square" with a blue string attached to the card. Nan's is located down the alley between the Hotel Oxford and Huntington Chambers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.017

Trade card for the Commercial Coffee House, Benjamin Walker, corner of Milk and Batterymarch Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The building is shown in the image with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles in the street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.018

Trade card for the Olympia Cafe, restaurant, 51 Stuart Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The restaurant is advertised as "a real European spot."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249048

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.019

Matchbook for The Holly Hook, restaurant, Main Street, Chatham, Mass., undated

The Holly Hook offers rooms and meals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249210

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.020

Trade card for the New England Peabody Home, tea room and gift shop, Oak Hill Section, Newton Centre, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card provides directions for driving to the tea room.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249211

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.021

Trade card for T.E. Griswold, restaurant and billiard rooms, 361 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Griswold offers meals cooked to order, ales, wines, cigars, tobacco and a confectionery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249212

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.022

Trade card for The Weber Duck Inn, restaurant, Wrentham, Mass., undated

The Inn specializes in roast duck dinners, chicken and steak. The card verso has a map showing the location on the State Road between Boston and Providence.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249213

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.023

Trade card for A.D. Kilham's New York Dining and Lunch Room, No. 241 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The lower left corner of the card reads "Café Odeon."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249214

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.024

Trade card for the Boston Lunch and Dining Rooms for Ladies and Gents, O.F. Ballou, proprietor, 225 Front Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the bill of fare.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249215

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.025

Trade card for the Holly Tree Dining Rooms, F. Porter, No. 9 Central Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The card verso has an extract from the bill of fare. The items are sold at low prices for family use. The image caption reads "Outside in a blow, Boston Bay."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249216

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.026

Trade card for the Holly Tree Dining Rooms, F. Porter, No. 9 Central Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The card verso has an extract from the bill of fare. The items are sold at low prices for family use. The image caption reads "Dead calm off Nix's Mate, Boston Harbor."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249217

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.027

Trade card for Frank's Dining Room, Frank W. Flower, 15 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The card advertises meal tickets and checks for ladies and gents.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249220

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.028

Trade card for the Holly Tree Ice Cream & Dining Rooms, F. Porter, No. 9 Central Street, Salem, Mass., undated

The card verso has an extract from the bill of fare. The items are sold at low prices for family use.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249222

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.029

Trade card for Melville Garden, clam bakes daily, Downer Landing, Boston Harbor, Boston, Mass., 1885

This illustration contains stereotypical imagery of an African American waiter serving a white family in a restaurant. The card verso lists the times for the Hingham, Hull and Downer Landing Steamboat Company from India Wharf. It is the only line running to Melville Garden.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249225

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.030

Trade card for Frank's Dining Room, Frank W. Flower, 15 Harrison Ave, Boston, Mass., 1881

Frank advertises dinner for 20 cents and breakfast or supper for 15 cents.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249229

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.031

Trade card for Central House, restaurant, E.J. Shaw, Shirley Square, Plymouth, Mass., undated

The illustration is the National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249236

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.032

Abigail B. Homer baby book, 1938-1945

1 baby book, including photographs and clippings

Collection: Abigail B. Homer family papers

GUSN: 249249

Ref. Code: MS035.02.01

Trade card for Lander's Dining Rooms, 151 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The trade card reads "I dine at Lander's Dining Rooms, 151 Court St., Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249238

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.033

Trade card for the Adams' Ale House, Jack Adams, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

The image caption reads "Two of a kind."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249240

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.034

Trade card for the Hollywood Inn, dining and dancing, Ye Olde Post Road, South Sudbury, Mass., undated

The Inn features a Tom Carey Orchestra and has a baseball field.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249242

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.035

Trade card for G. Rau's Restaurant, wine and lager beer saloon, 1142 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Rau has choice wines, liquors and cigars.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.036

Trade card for The Weber Duck Inn, restaurant, State Road, Wrentham, Mass., undated

The Inn is on Weber Brothers' Duck Farm with roast duck as a dinner specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249247

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.037

Trade card for The Ole Plantation, restaurant, 87 & 89 Saint James Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Plantation, Italian, Cape Cod scallop, steak and chop dinners are available at the restaurant.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249252

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.038

Newborn medical records, 1938-1939

1 folder (7 items)

Collection: Abigail B. Homer family papers

GUSN: 249250

Ref. Code: MS035.02.02

Menu for the Webster House, J.B. Cushman, location unknown, February 19, 1886

The menu is for a meeting of the Washington Club. The verso has an illustration of George Washington and images of other tall structures.

Date: 1886-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.039

Children's art and projects, ca. 1943-1948

1 folder (6 items)

Collection: Abigail B. Homer family papers

GUSN: 249257

Ref. Code: MS035.02.04

Postcard for the Rowley Powley Tea House, gift shop, antiques, Anthony Rowley, Rowley, Mass., 1924

The Tea House is having a sale and invites customers. The front of the card has "1924 summer" handwritten at the top of it.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.040

Blue Ship Tea Room at the tip of T Wharf overlooking all Boston Harbor, T Wharf, Boston, Mass., undated

The inside of the brochure describes proprietor Amy F. Dalrymple's relocation from Trinity Court to T Wharf on the Boston waterfront.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.041

Trade card for Nan's Kitchen Too, restaurant, 3 Boylston Place, Boston, Mass., undated

The restaurant serves luncheon, tea and a steak or chop dinner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 249273

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.02.042

Autograph album, 1948-1950

1 folder (1 item)

Collection: Abigail B. Homer family papers

GUSN: 249275

Ref. Code: MS035.02.05

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