Historic New England

Trade card for C.W. Haskins, jeweler, 14 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass., undated

The manufacture of Keystone Watch Cases is described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255713

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.013

Trade card for A. Stowell & Co., jewelry, No. 24 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., 1884

The Company carries watches, jewelry, diamonds, silverware, fancy goods, bronzes, statuary, vases and plaques. There is an 1884 calendar on the card verso.

Date: 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255714

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.014

Trade card for A. Stowell & Co., 24 Winter St., Boston, Mass., December 1880

The card verso lists some of the holiday offerings for customers including rich gold jewelry, Vienna goods and special novelties.

Date: 1880-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255715

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.015

Trade cards 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. Two trade cards are glued back to back. The text information is the same but each have different images, one showing a cabin in a lake setting and the other a harbor scene with sai...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255716

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.016

Trade card for The E.B. Horn Co., jewelers, 429 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The item is a ring size card and lists the months with the corresponding birthstones.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255717

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.017

Trade card for the Lancaster Watch, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1880

The card verso has an image of the working parts of a 1269 Lancaster Watch.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255732

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.018

Billhead for S. & J. Myers, importers of diamonds & watches, French clocks, 388 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The business functions as a jewelry jobber as well as an importer.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255733

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.019

Brochure for Patek Philippe, watches, location unknown, undated

Watch styles are shown with a price list on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255734

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.020

John Gilpin's ride, with the compliments of James A. Horne, jeweler, Central Street, Dover, New Hampshire, undated

The text is "The diverting history of John Gilpin," by William Cowper with illustrations by Randolph Caldecott in this eight page printing. The inside of the front and back covers have advertisements for Horne items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255752

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.021

Advertisement for R.H. White Co., store, 518-536 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A couple is shown in the image for the R.H. White store.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256212

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.022

Handbill for G.A. Swallow, jeweler, Brownsville, Vermont, undated

Swallow repairs watches, clocks, jewelry and is available to the residents of West Windsor, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256213

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.023

Handbill for G.A. Swallow, jeweler, Brownsville, Vermont, undated

Swallow notifies the residents of Proctorsville that he will be in their village every Tuesday to repair jewelry and clocks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256214

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.024

Billhead for James Murphy, English goods and jewellery store, No. 50 Marlboro Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 6, 1815

Murphy's store carries teas of all kinds in addition to English goods and jewelry.

Date: 1815-12-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256215

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.02.025

Trade card for The Linen Glacé Co., sole manufacturers of the world's starch polish, office 86 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the advantages of using the product. There is a testimonial from Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher dated January 11, 1881.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256217

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.001

Trade card for The Celluloid Starch Company, celluloid starch, New Haven, Connecticut, undated

A portion of the text on the card verso is in German.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256218

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.002

Trade card for The Linen Glacé Co., sole manufacturers of the world's starch polish, office 86 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This advertisement contains harmful imagery including stereotypical caricatures of Native people. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic Ne...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256219

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.003

Trade card for Muzzy's Sun Gloss Starch, Elkhart Starch Co., Elkhart, Indiana, undated

The Company manufactures refined and corn starch of a superior quality by a new process.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256223

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.004

Advertisement for The Home Washing Machine, 63 Court Street, Boston, Mass., April 22, 1868

The public is invited to examine home washing machines. The advertisement is from the "Boston journal," May 2, 1868.

Date: 1868-04-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256225

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.005

Trade card for Niagara Gloss Starch and Niagara Corn Starch, Niagara Starch Works, Buffalo, New York, undated

The card verso describes the two products and urges the public to try them.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.006

Trade card for The Conqueror Wringer, Conqueror Wringer Company, New York, New York, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The Conqueror Wringer is sold by C.R. Mason & Co., dealers in hardware and cutlery, No. 327 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. A female figure looks at her face in a mirror.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256270

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.007

Trade card for The Conqueror Wringer, Conqueror Wringer Company, New York, New York, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The Conqueror Wringer is sold by C.R. Mason & Co., dealers in hardware and cutlery, No. 327 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. A young boy, dressed for the cold, holds a shovel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256271

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.008

Trade card for The Conqueror Wringer, Conqueror Wringer Company, New York, New York, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The Conqueror Wringer is sold by C.R. Mason & Co., dealers in hardware and cutlery, No. 327 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. A kneeling woman holds an infant in her arms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256272

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.009

Trade card for The Conqueror Wringer, Conqueror Wringer Company, New York, New York, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The Conqueror Wringer is sold by C.R. Mason & Co., dealers in hardware and cutlery, No. 327 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. A boy in knickers lays in the grass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256273

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.010

Trade card for The Universal Wringer, location unknown, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The item is carried by Boynton & Thissell, hardware & cutlery, No. 217 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Boynton & Thissell are the successors to W.A. Kimball. A young boy flies a kite next to a lake with buildings in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256275

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.011

Trade card for The Universal Wringer, location unknown, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The item is carried by Boynton & Thissell, hardware & cutlery, No. 217 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Boynton & Thissell are the successors to W.A. Kimball. A young girl feeds the birds on a snowy day.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256276

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.012

Trade card for The Universal Wringer, location unknown, undated

The product features are described on the card verso. The item is carried by Boynton & Thissell, hardware & cutlery, No. 217 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Boynton & Thissell are the successors to W.A. Kimball. Two children engage in solitary pursuits while their dog looks on.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.013

Trade card for Niagara Gloss Starch, Niagara Starch Company, Buffalo, New York, undated

The image has a flowering plant with a bird and ladybugs.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256279

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.014

Advertisement for the Standard Laundry Machine Co., 58 Long Wharf, Boston, Mass. and 32 Dey Street, New York, New York, undated

The product is intended for use in hotels, sugar refineries, public institutions and laundries. The manufactory is in West Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256280

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.015

Billhead for the Chelsea Dye-House & Laundry, office, 132 Washington Street, corner Spring Lane, Boston, Mass., dated December 31, 1855

The business premises are seen in the billhead image.

Date: 1855-12-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256281

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.016

Billhead for the Chelsea Dye-House & Laundry, office, 155 Washington Street, opposite Milk Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 1860

The business premises are seen in the billhead image.

Date: 1860-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256282

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.017

Handbill for The National Steam Laundry & Dye House, F.P. Cox & Co., corner of Main and Haskins Streets, Malden, Mass., undated

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

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256283

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.01.018

Trade card for Cole's Dry Cleaning, 215 Main Street, Suncook, New Hampshire, undated

The business will pick up and deliver items for dry cleaning.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.001

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

The card verso states that French Laundry Soap is the oldest popular soap and has been on the market for thirty years.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256285

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.002

Trade card for Lavine, soap, location unknown, undated

The illustration caption reads "Happy Days."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256286

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.003

Trade card for Lewando's French Dye House, dry cleansing, 65 Temple Place, Boston, Mass. and 270 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Two children play in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256355

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.004

Trade card for Hodge's Hat & Bonnet Bleachery, 11 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Cherub figures bleach hats and bonnets in a large machine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256356

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.005

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

A female archer uses Soapine as a "dirt killer."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.006

Trade card for Niagara Gloss Starch, Niagara Starch Works, Buffalo, New York, 1889

A young girl looks at images in a book in the card illustration.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256359

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.007

Brochure for Lewandos, cleansers, dyers, launderers, exectuive offices 286 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

"The Instructive Tale of the Kitkats" promotes use of Lewandos. The firm was established in 1829.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256362

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.008

Trade card for the Universal Steam Laundry, corner Pearl and Congress Streets, Portland, Maine, 1892

The inside of the card is a moveable image of a female bicyclist who has fallen off her bike and her legs fly up revealing her white undergarments.The lower right corner of the image reads "Patented by Albert Opert, November 15, 1892."

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 256367

Ref. Code: EP001.01.069.01.02.009