Historic New England

Miss E.E. Bemis, fashionable millinery and fancy goods, North Brookfield, Mass., undated

A rose dominates the image advertising Miss Bemis's millinery establishment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244769

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.003

Trade card for Harper & Lovett, Fayal Hats, Baskets, No. 312 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Harper & Lovett, an importer, jobber and retailer, carries embroidered hose, coiffures, laces and basket workstands. On the card verso is a handwritten statement reading "George the son of boustantine, grandson of Lord's day, who made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244770

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.004

Trade card for Mrs. H.C. Pierce, fashionable milliner, No. 8 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1838-1844

The card vero has a handwritten statement "Hannah Cummings Pierce widow of Amasa Pierce who died Feb. 21, 1838. She married Nov. 3, 1844 Edward Emerson of Hollis N.H. so this card was used sometime between 1838 and 1844."

Date: 1838-1844

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244771

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.005

Trade card for Miss E.E. Bemis, fashionable millinery and fancy goods, North Brookfield, Mass., undated

Women can buy millinery and fancy goods in North Brookfield, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244772

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.006

Trade card for Miss M.L. Page, millinery & fancy goods, Post Office Block, Montpelier, Vermont, undated

Miss Page is located in the Post Office Block in Montpelier, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244773

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.007

Trade card for Combination Hat Co., factory, 28 Newark Avenue J.C., Bethel, Connecticut, undated

The card reads "Have one price only. Goods marked in plain figures."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244775

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.008

Trade card for D.A. Mariner, practical hatter, 19 & 20 Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Mariner carries "fine silk, soft & stiff hats, at retail and for the trade."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244776

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.009

Trade card for Miss E.C. Mansfield, 70 Trinity Terrace, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The card is for the "Opening of Spring & Summer Millinery, Tuesday and Wednesday, April fourth & fifth."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244777

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.010

Trade card for M.C. Cowan & Co., millinery, 129 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine, undated

A cat pawing at a bird are in the image for the millinery business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244778

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.011

Trade card for Star Clothing House, 808 Elm Street, location unknown, 1883

Star is giving away a hat with each suit purchase until July 31, 1883.

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244779

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.012

Trade card for J. Rothschild, millinery, 32 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Rothschild deals in "choice millinery goods." A display of sewing notions can be seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244780

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.013

Trade card for S. Milkman & Co., millinery and hair goods, 161 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

A young girl wears a flower as a hat in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244781

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.014

Trade card for E.B. Dix, hatter, 347 Main Street, Harford, Connecticut, undated

The inside of the hat has the word "Best."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244782

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.015

Notebook for A.B.Currier's Hat Store, 709, 711, 713 Washington Street, corner Eliot Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 1894

The notebook contains the 1894 November and December calendar months and the 1895 calendar along with blank pages for personal use. The endpapers advertise hats, trunks, ladies' coats, oil and rubber clothing, horse blankets and related items. The hats are "union label." The notebook verso has a car...

Date: 1894

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244784

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.016

Trade card for Mrs. G.B. Wolf, millinery, location unknown, undated

The card reads "Welcome, Easter opening" and is decorated with fabric flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244789

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.017

Trade card for Besse, Baker & Co., clothing, Brockton, Mass., undated

The card verso states that the woolen goods available for sale were purchased before the Tariff Law went into effect. The Company has Boy's and Children's Departments in its 27 stores.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244790

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.018

Trade card, Youngs the hatter is retailing hats, 45 Wall Street, Bridgeport Connecticut, 1882

The image on the left is captioned "1st. Let's smile." The image on the right is captioned "2nd. Good enough!" At the bottom of the card it reads "Copyright 1882 Hopson & Sherman." Text on the verso reads "Youngs hatter is retailing straw hats at wholesale prices. Youngs hatter is retailing pearl, ...

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244791

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.019

Trade card, at wholesale prices, Youngs, hatter, 45 Wall Street, Bridgeport Connecticut, 1882

The image on the left is captioned "3rd. I must laugh!" The image on the right is captioned "4th. I shall bust!!" At the bottom of the card it reads "Copyright 1882 Hopson & Sherman." Text on the item verso reads "Youngs hatter is retailing fine mackinaw and manila hats at wholesale prices. Youngs h...

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244792

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.020

Letterhead for Peck, North & Fiske, hats, furs & straw goods, 9 Otis Street, Winthrop Square, Boston, Mass., ca. 1870

The business is a wholesaler, dealer and jobber in hats, furs and straw goods.

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244793

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.021

Handbill for J.A. Wright, useful novelties & agents' supplies, 61 Myrtle Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is for a patented hat hanger and paper holder. Wright moved from Myrtle Street to 73 Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244794

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.022

Handbill for Mrs. W.S. Hibbard, new millinery and dress making rooms, Rumney, New Hampshire, undated

Hibbard also carries ladies' furnishing goods and is "in the building formerly occupied as a glove shop, nearly opposite J. Abbott's Store."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244795

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.023

Billhead for Henry M. Burr & Co., millinery, 490 Washington Street, 8 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1870

The billhead states "Monthly settlements required."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244796

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.06.03.024

Children wear out their shoes at the toe first, location unkown, undated

The wrapping paper sheet describes the longevity of children's metal-tipped shoes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244797

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.01.001

Handbill for the Massachusetts Boot and Shoe Company, boots, shoes and rubbers, 50 Winter Street, 12 Tremont Row, 130 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The top of the handbill reads "Buy your boots, shoes and rubbers at the Massachusetts Boot and Shoe Company."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244798

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.01.003

Billhead for Amos P. Tapley & Co., dealers in boots, shoes, and rubbers, 42 Pearl Street, 206, 208 and 210 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 12, 1884

The discount offered by Tapley will be forfeited if the bill is not paid in the specified time period.

Date: 1884-12-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244799

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.02.001

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

The card verso describes the soap's merits and mentions Victoria Glycerine Soap for the toilet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243955

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.011

Trade card for L.I. Fisk & Co's. Japanese Soap, Springfield, Mass., undated

This product can be used to wash clothes and hands. The trade mark was registered October 11, 1875.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243956

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.012

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

The cart carries a globe and the top caption reads "Soapine on its way around the world."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243958

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.013

Trade card for James S. Kirk & Co's standard and reliable soaps, Chicago, Illinois, undated

Below the image is the name of the firm's eastern agent who is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The various types of soap, listed on the card verso, are used in the laundry. The Company was established in 1839.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243959

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.014

Trade card for Excelsior Metal Polish, Holway, Wright & Miner, manufacturers' agents, 135 State Street, Boston, Mass. and 7 Chambers Street, New York, New York, undated

The card verso describes the metal items the product will work on and has a price list.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243960

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.015

Trade card for L.I. Fisk & Co's. Extra Pale, Springfield, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the superiority of Fisk soaps in relation to other soaps on the market. The image caption reads "I'll use no other and keep them so. It is so soft and clean."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243961

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.016

Trade card for L.I Fisk & Co's Japanese Soap, Springfield, Mass., undated

The product can be used in the laundry, bath or toilet. Fisk was established in 1857.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.017

Trade card for Lustro, metal cleaner, Lustro Company, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Lustro is the best and quickest cleaner of silver, nickel and all plated wares in the world." The card verso information is missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243963

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.018

Red Star Cleaning Powder and Silver Cream, J.A. Wright & Co., Keene, New Hampshire, 1897

The Company products are described in text and photographs. Wright was established in 1873.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243964

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.019

Old English parade of products, cleaning supplies, location unknown, undated

The pamphlet describes the Old English product line for the home including floor and furniture wax, rug shampoo and a glass cleaner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243965

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.020

Shearograph,T. Hersom & Co.'s soap and Italian sapone, location unkown, 1905

The pamphlet contains eight pages of animal cutouts for children. The back cover is an advertisement for T. Hersom & Company's soap and Italian sapone. It states the products "contain a large quantity of Borax."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243966

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.021

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

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

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243967

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.022

Trade card for Alma Polish, shoe polish, M.S. Cahill & Co., 94 Lincoln Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the benefits of Alma Polish which won a Silver Medal at the World Exposition in New Orleans, May, 1885. The item was patented June 24, 1884.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243968

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.023

Trade card for Boraxine, substitute soap, Larkin Soap Mfg. Co., Buffalo, New York, undated

The card verso reads "Boraxine has for many years cleaned everything at the Boston Museum of Art." The product is an all purpose cleaner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243969

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.024

Trade card for Sapolio, Enoch Morgan's Sons, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Clean marble with Sapolio." The card verso lists all the types of household items the soap will clean.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243971

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.025

Bookmark for Higgins Soap, location unkown, undated

The image caption reads "Dar's no use talking Missus Higgins Soap am de soap."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243972

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.026

Circular for Woodsum's Instantaneous Window Polish, Woodsum and Company, 563 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The product cleans windows, mirrors, pictures, glass show cases, lamps, chimneys and metals of all kinds.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243973

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.027

Trade card for Hand Sapolio, Enoch Morgan's Sons, location unknown, undated

The card verso describes the benefits of Hand Sapolio and promotes the other Sapolio product for house cleaning needs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243974

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.04.028

Trade cards for S.S. Crosby and H. Towne, watchmakers, 421 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Crosby and Towne are with Crosby & Foss at the Washington Street address.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.001

Trade card for H.J. Hooton & Co., watches and jewelry, 357 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1876

Below the flower image the card reads "Copyright 1876 by L. Prang & Co."

Date: 1876

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244127

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.002

Trade card for Richard Hills & Brother, watch makers, No. 206 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The brothers deal in watches and jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244128

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.003

Trade card for Horatio Towne, watchmaker, Crosby, Morse & Foss, 240 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card states that Towne had formerly been with Haddock, Lincoln & Foss.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244129

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.004

Trade card for S. & J. Myers, watches, watch materials, 90 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business handles jewelry, spectacles, vest chains, crystals and tools. It was formerly located at No. 16 Hanover Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244130

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.005

Trade card for Nathaniel G. Wood, watches, gold jewelry, gold chains, 9 & 11 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Wood repairs watches and deals in solid silver and plated ware.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.006

Trade card for Aaron Holmes, clocks, watches, jewelry and silver ware, 16 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "Clocks, watches and jewelry carefully repaired."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244132

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.01.007

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