Historic New England

Trade card for Brown, fine boots and shoes, 461 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, undated

The card verso describes Brown as the headquarters for summer visitors and as having the largest stock and finest shoe assortment in Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.031

Trade card for Brown, fine boots and shoes, 461 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, undated

Customers can have their bundles delivered free and arrange to meet their friends at Brown's new store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.032

Trade card for Edwin C. Burt, fine shoes, New York, New York, 1881

Burt shoes are available from Gowdy & Remington, 428 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. The card verso has an 1881 calendar.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.033

Trade card for Schayer Brothers, Alligator Skin House, No. 71 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 9, 1883

The business was established in 1840 and makes slippers, pocket-books, bags, satchels, boots and shoes.

Date: 1883-06-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.034

Trade card for Bostonians, famous shoes for men, Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co., Whitman, Mass., undated

Two men are in conversation while a female secretary types at a desk. A factory can be seen through the window.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.035

Trade card for Bostonians, famous shoes for men, Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co., Whitman, Mass, undated

A delivery boy holds a package of Bostonians with the caption "Merry Xmas."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.036

Trade card for Solar Tip Shoes, John Mundell & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The shoes are available at wholesale by Batchelder & Lincoln, Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso urges parents to buy Solar Tip Shoes. John Mundell & Company is the proprietor and manufacturer of the brand.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.037

Trade card for Standard Screw Fastened Boots and Shoes, location, undated

The card verso urges "parents, farmers, mechanics, everybody" to buy the brand. The shoes are available from Geo. M. Moore, dealer in boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers, located in Plymouth, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.038

Postcard for The Cummings Company, 406 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 2, 1907

The image is captioned "State Capitol, Boston. Statue of General Joe Hooker in foreground." The card verso advertises "Worth Cushion Sole Shoes for men and women" made by The Cummings Company. Cummings was established in 1852.

Date: 1907-07-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.039

Trade card for Frank P. Mudge, hand sewed boots & shoes, location unknown, undated

The card verso describes the advantages of the hand sewn shoes and cautions against imitations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.040

Trade card for Solar Tip Shoes, John Mundell & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The directors of Girard College in Philadelphia buy Solar Tip Shoes for the enrolled boys. The shoes are available at Thom. E. Greacen, 36 Warren Street, New York, New York. The patent trade mark is 1877 on the card recto and February 19, 1878 on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.041

Trade card for P.E. Abbott, fine boots and shoes, No. 4 Sterling Block, location unknown, August 1882

The card verso describes a "Programme of the Sixth Annual Festival of the Connecticut Turn Bezirk held at Staedtler's Park, August 18-22, 1882."

Date: 1882-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.042

Trade card for Rice & Hutchins, shoes, Boston, Mass., undated

Details of Rice & Hutchins Bicycle Shoes are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.043

Trade card for Solar Tip & Pansy Shoes for children, John Mundell & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The image is captioned "Good Morning." The maximum wear to be gained by putting your child's feet in Solar Tips is described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.044

Trade card for I.L. McClary, boots, shoes and rubbers, Peacham, Vermont, undated

McClary deals in silver or The A.S.T.C. Black Tip shoes for children.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.045

Leaflet for the Patent Reversible Heel for boots, shoes and rubber boots, The Reversible Heel Company, 105 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Reversible Heel can be used on shoes for men, women and children.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.046

Trade card for S.D. Hadley & Co., shoes, Northamption, Mass., Fall 1882

Hadley wishes to draw attention to its "new and stylish goods," hand and machine made, along with the store extension for improved service.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245048

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.047

Notebook for the Farnsworth, Hoyt Co., Lincoln and Essex Streets, Boston, Mass., 1920

Hoyt deals in supplies for shoe manufacture. The bottom of each notebook sheet is stamped with a Hoyt item such as shoe laces, buttonhole stays, tongue-linings and canvas. A 1920 calendar is on the inside of the back cover. The name "David B. Aldoes" is embossed under the trademark.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.048

Trade card for Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing, Button & Ottley, Mf'rs., 56 Warren Street, New York, New York, undated

This is card one with a verse at the top to accompany the raven's story. The card verso has testimonials for the shoe polish which can be purchased from S.R. Jackson, 2d, boots, shoes and rubbers, 2 Odd Fellow's Block, Main Street, Brunswick, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245050

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.01.001

Trade card for Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing, Button & Ottley, Mf'rs., 56 Warren Street, New York, New York, undated

This is card two with a verse at the top to accompany the raven's story. Testimonials on the card verso attest to the features of the shoe polish available from S.R. Jackson, 2d, boots, shoes and rubbers, 2 Odd Fellow's Block, Main Street, Brunswick, Maine,

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245052

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.01.002

Trade card for Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing, Button & Ottley, Mf'rs., 56 Warren Street, New York, New York, undated

This is card three with a verse at the top to accompany the raven's story. The testimonials address the Button claim to soften and preserve leather. S.R. Jackson, 2d, boots, shoes and rubbers, 2 Odd Fellow's Block, Main Street, Brunswick, Maine is a dealer for the polish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245054

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.01.003

Trade card for Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing, Button & Ottley, Mf'rs., 56 Warren Street, New York, New York, undated

This is card four with a verse at the top to accompany the raven's story. The dealer is S.R. Jackson, 2d, boots, shoes and rubbers, 2 Odd Fellow's Block, Main Street, Brunswick, Maine. Testimonials from businesses in Boston, Chicago and New York are printed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245055

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.01.004

Trade card for Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing, Button & Ottley, Mf'rs., 56 Warren Street, New York, New York, undated

The is card five with a verse at the top to accompany the raven's story. The product is available from S.R. Jackson, 2d, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, 2 Odd Fellow's Block, Main Street, Brunswick, Maine. Testimonials are printed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245056

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.01.005

Trade card for Bon-Ton Polish, Whittemore Bros. & Co., 174, 176, 180 Lincoln Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Whittemore is the sole manufacturer of Bon-Ton Polish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245057

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.07.02.001

Advertisement for Samuel A. Walker, umbrellas and parasols, 120 State Street, Boston, Mass., May 10, 1828

Walker is an agent for I. & E. Wright & Brothers who manufacture umbrellas and parasols in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The year "1828" is handwritten on the item.

Date: 1829-05-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245060

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.08.01.001

Advertisement for Joseph L. Bates, musical instruments, umbrellas and parasols, No. 6 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1829

Bates manufactures musical instruments and umbrellas and repairs items as well. He has removed to No. 6 Court Street, two doors from Washington Street. The year "1829" is handwritten on the advertisement.

Date: 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245064

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.08.01.002

Trade card for Haskins' Rubber Umbrella, Haskins' Rubber Umbrella and Water-Proof Fabric Co., 464 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

S.F. Lothrop is the managing agent for the Haskins' Company with the factory in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The card verso describes the rubber clothing items. Hall, Black & Company is a manufacturers' agent for rubber umbrellas in New York. A female centaur holds an umbrella in the illustration

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.08.01.003

Letterhead for the Excelsior Umbrella Manuf'g Co., umbrellas and parasols, 13 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., dated November, 1888

The Excelsior Company was incorporated in 1883. A climber holds an umbrella in the illustration.

Date: 1888-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245068

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.08.01.004

Trade card for Branch of Mme Demorest's Emporium of Fashions, 238 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The business has boys', misses' and infants' patterns. Scientific dress cutting is taught for $2.50 and pinking.

Date: 1865-1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245070

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.001

Trade card for Miss Sarah Wright, dress & corset maker, No. 47 Leverett Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The trade card is handwritten.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.002

Trade card for Mrs. John G. Ford, skirts, 555 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

She manufactures Floating Bell Skirts and is a dealer for Watch Spring Skirts, corsets, bodices and other items. Skirts can be re-formed and repaired.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245072

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.003

Trade card for Mrs. L.A. Wyman, Ladies' and Children's Clothing Warehouse, 293 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Wyman has patterns and teaches cutting, embroidery and Parisian dress-making.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245073

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.004

Trade card for The Great Fair Store, ladies furnishing goods, 771 Broadway, corner of 9th Street, New York City, New York, undated

The Store carries women's accessories, notions and toilet articles.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245074

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.005

Trade card for The Great Fair Store, ladies furnishing goods, 771 Broadway, corner of 9th Street, New York City, New York, undated

The card verso describes in detail the items available for sale including handkerchiefs, gloves, underwear, perfume and jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.006

Trade card for The Great Fair Store, ladies furnishing goods, 771 Broadway, corner of 9th Street, New York City, New York, undated

In addition to women's items the store carries a line of men's furnishing goods.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 245076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.09.01.007

Trade card for Clark's Mile-End Spool 30 Cotton, Clark Jr. & Co., location unknown, undated

The card verso has a calendar for January through June. At the bottom the card reads "Russell & Co., Sole Agent, New York."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244880

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.021

Trade card for Fred Butler with Geo. H. Stetson, dealer in boots and shoes, 158 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A bouquet, in an extended hand, is shown in this image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244881

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.022

Trade card for D.B. Stetson, boots & shoes, Washington Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

An assortment of flowers illustrates the card. A.W. Stetson is the printer in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244883

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.023

Trade card for The Thread and Needle Shop, A.G. Skerry, 248 Essex Street, Salem, Mass., undated

1 trade card ; 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244886

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.024

Trade card for D.B. Stetson, boots & shoes, Washington Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

Puppies sit in a basket in the image for the Stetson trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244887

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.025

Trade card for D.B. Stetson, boots & shoes, Washington Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

Kittens peer out of a basket in this image for the Stetson business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244888

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.026

Trade card for D.B. Stetson, boots & shoes, Washington Street, Quincy, Mass., undated

A cat paws at a cockatoo in this image for the Stetson shoe store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244889

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.027

Trade card for Neil McCallum & Co., leather and shoe findings, 19 Spruce Street, New York, New York, undated

McCallum is an importer and dealer for shoe related items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244890

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.028

Trade card for Edw. E. Kent & Co., manufacturers of light, stoga kip and thick boots, opposite the Massasoit House, Spencer, Mass., undated

Kent is a successor to Proutys, Kent & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244891

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.029

Trade card for A.H. Howe & Co., fine footwear, 2179-2181 Washington Street, Roxbury, Mass., 1897

The card verso has an 1897 calendar.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244892

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.030

Trade card for S.D. Sollers & Co.'s fine shoes, 417 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1880

Sollers shoes, for ladies, misses and children, are for sale by D.D. Mahoney in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The card verso has an 1880 calendar.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244893

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.031

Trade card for S.D. Sollers & Co.'s fine shoes, 417 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1880

Sollers shoes are available at T.J. Whittredge, Boston Store in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The card verso has an 1880 calendar.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244894

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.032

Trade card for S.D. Sollers & Co.'s fine shoes, 417 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1880

The shoes, for women and children, are for sale by D.D. Mahoney in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The card verso contains an 1880 calendar.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244920

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.033

Trade card for S.D. Sollers & Co.'s fine shoes, 417 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1880

T.J. Whittredge, Boston Store in Lawrence, Massachusetts sells the Sollers brand shoes. The card verso has an 1880 calendar.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244921

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.034

Trade card for P.B. Robinson fine boots and shoes, 221 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "La Photographie."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 244922

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.04.035

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