Historic New England

Herculean Covers, spring and summer styles, American Writing Paper Co., Holyoke, Mass., 1904

The distribution agents are listed on the item verso. The bottom of the item verso reads "Wayside Dept., University Press."

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.023

Trade card for Cutter & Hood, wholesale and retail dealers in wrapping paper and twine, 50 Union & 37 Friend Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

Cutter & Hood are agents for Morgan, Whitney & Company's Patent Machine Bags. A price list for the Machine Bags is on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265148

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.001

Sample book for Carter, Rice & Co., paper warehouse, 252 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The item has different colored samples of 120 pound Extra Tinted Bristol paper.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265149

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.002

Label for Royal Irish Linen Paper, Marcus Ward & Co., sole manufacturers, London, England, undated

The Royal Ulster Works is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.003

Trade card for Bunker Hill Paper, location unknown, undated

The text below the image reads "Each sheet is watermarked."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.004

Pamphlet cover sample, designed and printed by H.W. Weisbrodt, Commercial Tribune Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

The caption text reads "Showing first and fourth pages, the decorative design being especially appropriate to and suggestive of the business to which the pamphlet relates."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.005

Penobscot Bay Antique Loan Exhibition

A large album documenting the Penobscot Bay Antique Loan Exhibition held at the Camden Maine Opera House August 11-17 in 1935. The show exhibited antique furniture, chinaware, glassware, pewter, silver and kitchens loaned from families in the Penobscot Bay Region. Show included recognized authorit...

Date: 1935

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 265152

Ref. Code: PC009.266

Sample pages of "Sonnets from the Portuguese," by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, designs by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, Small, Maynard & Company, publishers, Boston, Mass., 1902

The item contains sonnets two and three. The Old Cloister paper is manufactured by the Mittineague Paper Company, makers of Strathmore Quality Papers.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265158

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.006

Old Stratford All Rag Deckle Edge Book Papers, Mittineague Paper Co., Mittineague, Mass., undated

The caption reads "This is the cover design of our sample book of Old Stratford Deckle Edge All Rag Book Paper, which we have just issued, containing samples and specimens of type pages and illustrations; mailed to any address."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265159

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.007

Sunburst Cover "Art in printing," 2 ply Roman Gold, Hampden Glazed Paper & Card Co., manufacturers, Holyoke, Massachusetts, undated

Sunburst Cover distributors are listed on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265160

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.008

Duchess Double Thick Brown Substance sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The paper characteristics are described on the item verso. "Some examples of the work of American designers" is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street. The s...

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265162

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.009

Ben Day-Smooth Finish sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265174

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.010

De-and-Se Tints sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265176

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.011

Duchess-Sioux Finish sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.012

Extra Strong Tinted Enamel sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265178

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.013

Superb-Dull Finish sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265190

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.014

Tinted Art Book sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265191

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.015

Translucent-Coated Two Sides sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The item is one of seven sample pages showing colors and weights produced by the Company. The book is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of 31 American artists utilizing paper manufactured by Dill & Collins. The Boston Warehouse is located at 161 Pearl Street.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.016

Herculean Covers Linen Surface, American Writing Paper Co., Manchester, Connecticut, undated

The distribution agents are listed on the item verso. The bottom of the item verso reads "Wayside Dept., University Press." The Company is a division of the Oakland Paper Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265203

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.017

Herculean Covers, American Writing Paper Co., Manchester, Connecticut, 1902

The sample is for "Glimpses of China & Chinese homes," by Edward S. Morse, Boston, Little, Brown & Company, 1902. The American Writing Paper Company is a division of Garland Paper Company. The distribution agents are listed on the item verso. The bottom of the item verso reads "Wayside Dept., Univer...

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265204

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.018

Herculean Covers Antique Surface, American Writing Paper Co., Manchester, Connecticut, undated

The distribution agents are listed on the item verso. The bottom of the item verso reads "Wayside Dept., University Press." The Company is a division of the Oakland Paper Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265237

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.019

Van Gelder, a fine book paper from Holland, mould made No. 75g, Japan Paper Company, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, 1928

Text on the item verso reads "This specimen sheet was designed by Carl J.H. Anderson and printed by Franklin Printing Company, Philadelphia. The drawing was made by W.P. Schoonmaker and the type used is Nicolas Cochin and Le Mercure."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265238

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.020

Trade card for Theoph. G. Wadman, publisher Masonic monthly, 36 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The "Masonic Monthly" is published on Kilby Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265241

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.001

Newspaper fragment, location unknown, undated

The rider carries a rolled sheet which reads "Latest news," as his horse gallops to Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265242

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.002

Business card for J.F. Hayes, canvassing agent, American homes magazine, Shepard & Gill, publishers, 151 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Orders for Mr. Hayes can be sent to Shepard & Gill at their Boston address.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265243

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.003

Souvenir from publishers of The Youth's companion, Boston, Mass., undated

Flowers decorate the card for the "Youth's Companion."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265244

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.004

Advertisement for the Quarterly review, B.F. Stevens, 4 Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London, 1880

The "Quarterly Review," London edition is available at a special export price for American readers starting in January 1881.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265245

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.005

Postcard for The Seaside Press, Sandwich and Falmouth, Mass., dated March 1, 1875

The subscriber has paid to receive the newspaper for the period July 28, 1875 to July 28, 1876.

Date: 1875-03-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265246

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.006

Brochure for the Technology architectural review, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Architectural Society, Boston, Mass., 1888

Reviews and advertisements promote the new publication for potential subscribers. A subscription card is enclosed.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265248

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.007

Advertisement for The ornithologist and oologist, a monthly magazine of natural history, A.L. Ellis & Co., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, December 1883

A.L. Ellis is an importer of artificial glass eyes for taxidermists, jewellers and fancy work. Ellis has contracted with the periodical to provide advertising for it. The item is glued to a business envelope.

Date: 1883-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265249

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.008

Handbill for The graphic, 190 Strand, London, England, 1876

The London based periodical is advertised on the verso to potential American subscribers during the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265250

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.009

Advertisement for The gentleman's magazine, London, England, August 1752

The image is St. John's Gate in London, England. A handwritten note on the right side of the item reads "The residence of Cave, founder of The Gentleman's Magazine, London."

Date: 1752-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265253

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.010

Trade card for Ideal American magazines, D. Lothrop & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The card lists Ideal American magazine titles including "Wide Awake," "The Pansy," "Our Little Men and Women," "Chautauqua Young Folks Journal" and "Babyland." The retail store at 32 Franklin Street carries holiday books, Bibles, albums and Christmas cards. Visitors will receive a copy of the "Chris...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265255

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.011

Receipt for The Boston herald, The Boston Herald Co., 255 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 30, 1901

"The Herald" business premises on Washington Street are shown in the image.

Date: 1901-11-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265256

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.012

Receipt for the Weekly commonwealth, Office of the Commonwealth, No. 60 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 29, 1852

The receipt is for a subscription from June 22, 1852 to June 22, 1853.

Date: 1852-05-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265257

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.013

Receipt for the Boston evening transcript, Henry W. Dutton & Son, Dr., 324 Washington Street, corner of Milk Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 16, 1879

The three individuals in the image are identified as Gutenberg, Fust and Schoeffer.

Date: 1879-07-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.014

Receipt for the Weekly commonwealth, Office of the Commonwealth, 60 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 16, 1853

The "Commonwealth" business premises are shown in the image.

Date: 1853-06-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265262

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.015

Receipt for the Daily evening traveller, Worthington, Flanders & Co., Dr., Traveller Buildings, State Street, corner of Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1854

The image captions reads "Traveller Type Revolving Press, 10,000 Impress'ns per hour."

Date: 1854-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.016

Receipt for Gleason's pictorial drawing-room companion, M.M. Ballou, publisher and proprietor, corner of Bromfield and Tremont Streets, Boston, Mass., dated December 28, 1854

Gleason's Publishing Hall building is shown in the receipt image.

Date: 1854-12-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265264

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.017

Youth's companion announcement for 1890, The youth's companion, 41 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1889

The prospectus describes the number of subscribers, article topics, contributors and illustrations.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265265

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.018

Cover for Sartain's union magazine of literature & art, John Sartain & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1850

A female figure sits with a lyre, palette, scores and books at her feet in the illustration.

Date: 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.019

Business card for Murray E. Bridgham, representing The ladies home journal, The Saturday evening post, The country gentleman, Machias, Maine, undated

Bridgham works out of Machias, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265267

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.001

Trade card for the American architect and building news, American Architect and Building News Co., publishers, 211 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A quote about the publication is printed on the card verso from the "Boston Herald," December 3, 1893.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265268

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.002

Trade card for The three new Waterbury series, E.J. & L., location unknown, undated

The card text reads "J. for Jack; L. for Laura; E. for Eddie; The Three New Waterbury Series E.J. & L."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265269

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.003

Trade card for The record, Biddeford, Maine, undated

Advertising rates for "The Record" are outlined in a table.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265270

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.004

Trade card for The Congregationalist and Boston recorder, Boston, Mass., 1883

Text on the card verso reads "The oldest religious newspaper."

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265271

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.005

Grand magazine, no. 5, announcement number, Golden Hours Social-Camping Club, The Grand Publishing Co., 77 Kensington Heights, Meriden Connecticut, December 1899

The contents for the upcoming issue no. 6 are described as including poetry, puzzles, a serial story and Club meeting notes.

Date: 1899-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265272

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.006

Postcard for Farm and home, Springfield, Mass. and Chicago, Illinois, undated

The postcard is addressed to Herbert Myrick, president and editor-in-chief of the magazine. The text on the card verso indicates the respondent is interested in becoming a sales person for the publication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265273

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.007

Envelope for Farm and home, Springfield, Mass. and Chicago, Illinois, undated

Customers are offered holiday postcards in exchange for a six month subscription to "Farm and Home."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265274

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.008

Greeting card for Harper's bazar, Harper & Brothers, New York, New York, undated

The card verso has a quote from "The Philadelphia Ledger" on the influence of the Harper periodicals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265275

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.02.009

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