Historic New England

Leaf from Excelsior by Bret Harte, Enoch Morgan's Sons Co., 440 West Street, New York, New York, undated

The image caption reads "Scour pots, kettles, pans & all brass & copper utensils with Sapolio," p.12. The verso is mountaineers in silhouette using Sapolio, p.11.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243375

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.019

Leaf from Excelsior by Bret Harte, Enoch Morgan's Sons Co., 440 West Street, New York, New York, undated

The image caption reads "Wash dishes, porcelain, china & glass ware with Sapolio" p.4. The verso has a seated figure in silhouette with a verse below, p.3.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243376

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.020

Sapoliolic, selections from E.M.S. Pinafore, Enoch Morgan's Sons Co., 440 West Street, New York, New York, 1879

The pamphlets contains excerpts from the Gilbert & Sullivan opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" rewritten to advertise Sapolio Soap. The back cover reads "Rymes from ye playe of Pynafore, Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, New York."

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243377

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.021

Trade Card for The Bon Ami Company, cleaner, New York, 1907

The card verso describes the product. The bottom of the image reads "After the painting by Ben Austrian."

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243378

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.022

Trade cards for Higgins' German Laundry Soap, Chas S. Higgins, 94 Wall Street, New York, New York, undated

The image is a scene from Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore." The verse below the image begins "What never?" The card verso states "For laundry and family use." The second trade card verso is blank.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243379

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.023

Trade cards for Higgins' German Laundry Soap, Chas S. Higgins, 94 Wall Street, New York, New York, 1880

The image is a scene from Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore." The verse below the image begins "Come buy of your Buttercup..." One card verso has the popular and electoral Presidential election results from 1824-1880 with an admonition to buy the Soap. The second card verso describes the product...

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243380

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.024

Trade card for Church's Naphtha Cleansing Works, 116 Tremont Street and 927 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

A commercial laundry for furniture, carpets, bedding, and ladies' and gents' garments.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243383

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.025

Trade card for Bush & Co's Improved Borax Soap, Bush & Co's Borax Soap Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The virtues of Borax soap for laundry and personal hygiene is described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243384

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.026

Trade card for Bush & Co's Improved Borax Soap, Bush & Co's Borax Soap Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The card verso description tells the public to ask their grocer for the soap which can be used to launder clothes and in the bath.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243385

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.027

Trade card for Soapine French Laundry Soap, Kendall M'F'G. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The card verso states that Soapine takes the place of soap, Sal Soda, Borax and washing crystals for cleaning hands or fabric. Wason, Pierce & Co. and S.S. Sleeper & Co. carry the product in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243386

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.028

Trade card for James S. Kirk & Company, soap, Chicago, Illinois, undated

James S. Kirk uses only pure refined tallow and vegetable oils in its soap for laundry purposes. The business was established in 1839. The front of the card lists an Eastern Agent based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243387

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.029

Billhead for Hargraves Mfg. Co., soaps, Fall River, Mass., dated March 14, 1889

In addition to soap Hargraves carries ground bone, tripe, pigs' feet, lambs' tongues and neatsfoot oil.

Date: 1889-03-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243388

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.030

Christmas card, showing elf with candle, ca. 1915

Christmas card showing a small elf clad in green sitting astride a pine bough and grasping a large candle. The text reads "This jolly little Christmas Elf Brings love to you from me Myself!"

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243821

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.037

Billhead for Kelley & Edmands, articles for druggists, No.156 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 3, 1867

The business, which also deals in fancy goods, is located four doors south from Milk Street.

Date: 1867-09-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.031

Cleaning - Household soaps and polishes - Folder 2

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243941

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04

Business card for Sanovan Odorless Deodorant, Cosmos Chemical Corp., 81 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso gives the name of a representative of the Cosmos Chemical Corporation in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243942

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.001

Trade card for Lavine, cleanser, Hartford Chemical Works, Hartford Connecticut, undated

Lavine can be used for washing clothes, dishes, floors and makes hard water soft.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243943

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.002

Trade card for Lavine, cleanser, Hartford Chemical Works, Hartford, Conn., undated

The card verso states that Lavine, which can be used to clean floors, paint, dishes and marble, is available from grocers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.003

Trade card for Agate Iron Ware, for sale by Morey & Smith, 49 & 51 Haverhill Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card advertises the virtues of the product which never rusts or leaks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243948

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.004

Trade card for Soapine, cleanser, Kendall Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The card verso states that "Soapine works quicker, easier, cheaper and better than soap or anything else." The Company was established in 1827.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.005

Trade card for Soapine French Laundry Soap, Kendall Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

According to the card verso one trial of Soapine, an all purpose soap, will convince the consumer of its merits.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243950

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.006

Trade card for Soapine French Laundry Soap, Kendall Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Soapine can be used in the kitchen, laundry and workshop.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.007

Trade card for Housekeepers Soap, Hale, Teele, & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

A couple stands by a planter in this trade card for Housekeepers Soap.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243952

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.008

Trade card for Housekeepers Soap, Hale, Teele, & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass., undated

The cards reads "Use Housekeepers Soap made by Hale, Teele & Bisbee."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.009

Trade card for Soapine, Kendall Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The mantel figures spell out Soapine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.010

Trade card for M.A. Gwinn, dealer in millinery and fancy goods, 241 Essex Sreet, Salem, Mass., undated

The address on the card was changed from 140 Essex Street, Bowker Block, Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244602

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.005

Trade card for H.F. Golden, millinery, cloaks and suits, corner Congress and Preble Streets, Portland, Maine, undated

The business is located under Preble House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.006

Trade card for Miss A.E. Trenholm, millinery, 197 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Miss Trenholm's millinery business is located on Main Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.007

Trade card for Miss A.E. Trenholm, millinery, 197 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

A butterfly hovers above flowers in this image for the Trenholm millinery establishment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244605

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.008

Trade card for Miss A.E.Trenholm, millinery, 197 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

A bird flies above brightly colored flowers in this image for Miss Trenholm's millinery business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244606

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.009

Trade card for Misses A. & E.P. Fowler, millinery, Water Street, Danversport, Mass., undated

The card verso is an advertisement for a closing out sale and the arrival of spring and summer millinery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244607

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.010

Trade card for Misses A. & E.P. Fowler, millinery, Water Street, Danversport, Mass., undated

Patrons and the public are notified of a closing out sale.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.011

Trade card for S.F. Lothrop & Co., millinery and French goods, No. 39 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1862

Lothrop is having a closing out sale of its millinery and French goods for thirty days. The year "1862" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1862

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244609

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.012

Trade card for Miss G.S. Hubbard, fancy dry goods and millinery, 91 Hancock Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

Miss G.S. Hubbard extends compliments to the public and advertises her business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244610

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.013

Trade card for Miss G.S. Hubbard, fancy dry goods and millinery, 91 Hancock Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

Lillies decorate this trade card for fancy dry goods and millinery.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244611

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.014

Trade card for Wadleigh's, millinery, 474 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1879

The card is an invitation "to [a] private opening of rich millinery on Thursday, April 10th."

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.015

Trade card for Mrs. H.N. Newell, milliner, Columbian Block, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

The card states "5 and 10 cent counters a specialty."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244613

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.016

Advertisement for Mrs. Bouncore, milliner and dress maker, No. 44 Marlboro Sreet, Boston, Mass., ca. 1821

Mrs. Bouncore "keeps a general assortment of millinary, dresses and fancy goods, of the newest patterns and latest importations. N.B. Crimping done at the shortest notice." The year "c. 1821" is handwitten on the verso.

Date: ca. 1821

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244614

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.017

Postcard for Mlle. Caroline's, millinery, 480 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1916

Mademoiselle Caroline is having a millinery sale at her premises in the block of the Brunswick Hotel. The image portrait is Rembrandt.

Date: 1916-05-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244616

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.018

Trade card for Mrs. C.S. Capen, milliner, 149 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1871

Mrs. Capen has moved from Pinckney Street to Tremont Street and will have a showing of her hats on Thursday, April 27, 1871.

Date: 1871

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244617

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.019

Trade card for Mrs. H.N. Newell, milliner, Columbian Block, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

The card reads "5 and 10 cent counters a specialty."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244618

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.020

Trade card for Mrs. H.N. Newell, milliner, Columbian Block, Concord, New Hampshire, undated

The card states "5 and 10 cent counters a specialty."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244619

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.021

Billhead for Mrs. S.E. Way, French millinery, No. 192 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 16, 1891

The street number was changed from No. 79 to New No. 192 on the billhead.

Date: 1891-04-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244620

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.022

Billhead for White's Bonnet Rooms, Crosby & Loomis, Nos. 39 and 40 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 9, 1839

White's carries "Florence, English and American straw goods, bonnets, silks, ribbons and other millenary articles."

Date: 1839-05-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244621

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.023

Billhead for E.B. Halsey, importer, 253 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, dated March 18, 1890

Halsey carries French and London hats and has a store in Newport, Rhode Island.

Date: 1890-03-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.024

Invitation for Joaquin & Cie., importers, 32 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1879

The invitation is for a grand opening display of Paris bonnets and round hats along with French millinery goods on Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27, 1879. The invitation verso describes the importance of millinery.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.01.025