Historic New England

Billhead for Ringuet-Leprince & L. Marcotte, decoration, warehouse, 343, 345 & 347 4th Street, east of Broadway, factory, 55 West 16th Street, New York, New York, dated December 2

The firm manufactures and imports items for interior decoration including cabinet furniture, gas fixtures, art, carpets and material for curtains. The Ringuet-Leprince, maison de commission, is located at 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, France.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.007

Confidential circular to agents, Irving Brothers, general agents for waterproof building paper and paper carpeting, Brandon, Vermont, dated July 14, 1875

The firm also deals in Japanese paper ware, paper baskets and belting. They are wholesale and retail agents for fine wallpapers.

Date: 1875-07-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.008

Trade card for the Drapery Department, Loring & Howard, Opera House Block, Brockton, Mass., undated

Loring & Howard's Drapery Department carries drapery goods, wallpapers and mouldings.The card verso describes the Sewing Machine Department and the store's installment plan.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.001

Trade card for Fred Aldridge, general decorator for balls, parties, floral decorations for weddings, 198 Fulton Avenue, location unknown, undated

Aldridge will manufacture flags and banners at short notice for customers. The bottom of the card reads "All orders left at the Academy of Music, on stage will be promptly attended to."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.002

Puritan Paper Patterns for making home draperies, F.A. Foster & Co., inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Six window drapery patterns are described with an order coupon.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.003

Puritan Cretonnes decorative scheme arranged by Rosalie Norton, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Coordinated fabric swatches are glued inside the brochure. The verso has directions for washing cretonne fabric.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.004

Trade card for the Crown Window Shade Co., 360 Warren Street, Roxbury, Mass., undated

The Company provides samples and estimates free of charge.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.005

Cretonne solves the problem, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This advertising leaflet describes the features of the book "Cretonne solves the problem."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.006

Puritan Cretonne slip covers and how to make them, by Rosalie Norton, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The pamphlet has instructions for measuring, blocking and laundering slipcovers. The mailing envelope is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.007

Trade card for Geo A. Warren, manufacturing jeweler, 7 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Children watch a Punch and Judy puppet show in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255558

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.001

Trade card for Charles F. Smith, dealer in watches & jewelry, 9 Church Street, near Main Street, Waltham, Mass., undated

Smith will repair watches, clocks and jewelry at short notice.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255559

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.002

Trade card for W.S. Stanley, emblem specialist, 45 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

Stanley deals in emblems for charts, charms, frames and jewels for any society. The name "J.E. Cohen, Special Agent" is stamped on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255560

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.003

Trade card for M. Karsh, jeweler, 683 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The jeweler repairs Swiss watches and is with the Jones Camera and Gift Shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. The date "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255561

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.004

Trade card for Frank T. Mockler & Co., manufacturing jeweler, 387 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

Mockler deals in college, school, fraternity, lodge and society special order work. The date "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255562

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.005

Trade card for Hazel Blake French, jewelry craftwork, Jarves Street, Sandwich, Mass., undated

Two fish frame the initials "HBF" in the center of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255563

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.006

Trade card A. Stowell & Co., jewelers, 16 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two children gaze at a reflecting ball resting on a stand in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255564

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.007

Trade card for J.A. Foster Co., watches, diamonds, jewelry, 69 to 77 Dorrance Street, corner Weybosset, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Foster also deals in silverware, lamps, musical and sporting goods. The business is opposite the Narragansett Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255565

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.008

Trade cards for Tiffany & Co., jewelers, silversmiths & diamond dealers, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The Tiffany Silverware Factory is located at 53 & 55 Prince Street in New York. The business also has offices in London and Paris.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255566

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.009

Trade card for St. Botolph, jeweler, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Fine plated jewelry is a specialty of the business on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255567

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.010

Trade card for Robinson & Co., diamonds, watches, jewelry, 329-331 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business performs expert watch repair and was established in 1888. The card verso lists birth stones.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255568

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.011

Trade card for C.A. Braman, dealer in jewlery, silver plated ware and opera glasses, 415 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A framed picture of a lighthouse is set against a holly branch in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255569

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.012

Advertisement for Isaac Davis, comb store, No. 18 Washington Street, opposite Market Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

Davis describes the hair combs he has available for sale. The year "1829" is handwritten on the advertisement.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255570

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.013

Advertisement for Isaac Davis, Boston Comb Store, No. 32 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., ca. 1823

Davis has received a shipment of India shell combs that would make elegant New Year's gifts. The year "1823" is handwritten on the item.

Date: ca. 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255571

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.014

Trade card for J.H. Crandell, watchmaker & jeweler, 7 North Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Crandell's business is located in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.015

Trade card for R.R. Conn, jeweler, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Conn deals in fine jewelry, repairing and Boss patent cases.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.016

Brochure for Cartier, jewelry, 5th Avenue at 52nd Street, New York, New York, undated

The brochure lists and describes the Cartier gift departments for pearl, jewelry, gold, silver, watches and other items. A Cartier playing card sample is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255574

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.017

Trade card for A.J. Robinson & Co., jewelers, 223 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1878

Two birds sit on a branch with pine cones in the image.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255575

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.018

Envelope for The Stylist, fashion jewelers, 169 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The jewelry envelope is for The Stylist located on Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255576

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.019

Advertisement for Daniel Low, fine jewelry, corner of Essex and Washington Streets, Salem, Mass., undated

Low deals in bridal silver, marble clocks, opera glasses, American watches, gold chains and diamonds. The advertisement on the verso is for Frank Cousins' Bee Hive, dry and fancy goods, located at 172 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255577

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.020

Billhead for Palmer, Bachelder & Co., importers and dealers, at wholesale and retail, in diamonds, watches, clocks, bronzes, No. 394 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 11, 1875

The business deals in silver ware, jewelry, opera and field glasses at its premises on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Company was established in 1817.

Date: 1875-10-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255578

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.021

Billhead for Carter Bros., diamonds, watches, jewelry and sterling silver ware, No. 521 Congress, corner Casco Street, Portland, Maine, dated December 7, 1882

Watches and jewelry are carefully repaired by the business.

Date: 1882-12-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255579

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.022

Billhead for Carter Bros., diamonds, watches, jewelry and sterling silver ware, No. 521 Congress, corner Casco Street, Portland, Maine, dated January 3, 1883

The jewelry store can be seen in the image at the top of the billhead.

Date: 1883-01-03

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255580

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.023

Billhead for N.G. Wood & Son, wholesale and retail dealers in watches, jewelry, solid silver & plated ware, 421 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 20, 1877

The business specialty is American watches, diamonds and gold chains.

Date: 1877-03-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255581

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.024

Billhead for the Carter Bros., diamonds, watches, jewelry and sterling silver ware, No. 521 Congress, corner Casco Street, Portland, Maine, dated December 7, 1881

The customer purchased such pieces as diamond ear drops and pins.

Date: 1881-12-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255584

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.025

Billhead for Isaac H. Cary & Co., comb, jewelry & fancy goods store, No. 54 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 10, 1828

Cary is located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1828-10-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255585

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.026

Billhead for Boynton & Woodford, importers & dealers in combs, jewelry & fancy goods, cutlery & perfumery, No. 50 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 14, 1839

The business is the successor to I.H. Cary & Company and seven doors north of State Street.

Date: 1839-10-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255586

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.027

Billhead for John Jones, importer of watches, jewelry, plated-ware, military & fancy-goods, No. 57 Market Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 7, 1820

The customer has purchased shell combs and feathers.

Date: 1820-06-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.028

Reliable jewelers...Lovejoy & Stratton, dealers in watches, clocks, jewelry and silver ware, No. 892 Elm Street, Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The business carries a line of spectacles and watches.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255588

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.029

Trade card for the New England Jewelry Exposition, Boston, Mass., November 10 to 14, 1925

The text on the watch band reads "The most magnificent exposition ever staged."

Date: 1925-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255589

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.001

Trade card for The Sterling Company, silversmiths, 7 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The Company has a New York office at 176 Broadway.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255590

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.002

Trade card for S. Eastman, loan office, 200 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The bottom of the card reads "Watch and jewelry repairing a specialty."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255591

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.003

Trade card for The Whatnot Shop, jewelry, 90 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Shop carries butterfly wing jewelry, handmade miniatures, carved wood and imports.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255592

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.004

Trade card for W.E. Taber & Son, jewelers, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The illustration caption reads "Is that beautiful watch for me." The card verso watch case description has small readable sections.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255593

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.005

Trade card for St. Botolph, jeweler, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Fine plated jewelry is a specialty of the business on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255594

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.006

Trade card for Palmer, Bachelder & Co., jewelers, No. 394 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Flowers and a butterfly decorate the trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255595

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.007

Trade card for Currier & L'Heureux, jewelers, 2040 Washington Street, Boston Highlands, Mass., undated

Flowers and a butterfly decorate the jewelers trade card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255596

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.008

Trade card for Herbert A. Carr, fine watches, diamonds, jewelry, Pleasant Street, Claremont, New Hampshire, undated

Carr repairs fine watches in his shop in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255597

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.009

Trade card for F.W. Griswold, watchmaker and jeweler, 493 High Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Griswold carries watches, clocks, jewelry, spectacles, musical instrument trimmings and sewing machine needles and oil.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255598

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.010

Trade card for St. Botolph, fancy goods, jewelry, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A figure in Asian costume is shown in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255599

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.011

Trade card for the Rockford Watch, Rockford, Illinois, undated

The card is in the shape of a vegetable beet. The accuracy and dependability of the Rockford Watch is described inside the trade card. The item is sold by William A. Brown, jeweler, in Hillsboro, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255712

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.012

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