Historic New England

Trade card for the Murphy Varnish Company, 140 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The chariot carries a container of Murphy's Varnish.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.019

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, location unknown, undated

Walker & Nelson, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, deal in paints and are agents for the Beymer White Lead. Four men ride in a horse-drawn vehicle in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265007

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.020

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, location unknown, undated

Walker & Nelson, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, deal in paints and are agents for the Beymer White Lead. A woman paints at an easel at the seashore in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.021

Burgess, Fobes Co. Pure White Lead, Portland, Maine, 1911 January 1

The process for making white lead and linseed oil is described with a price list.

Date: 1911-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265009

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.022

Postcard for Dutch Boy White Lead, location unknown, undated

The caption text reads "Next to white a most desirable color scheme is a soft yellow, with white trim. For dignified, sanitary, economical decoration of walls paint them with Dutch Boy White Lead." The postcard verso has a Dutch Boy stamp.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.023

Trade card for The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co., paint, white lead, stains, New Milford, Connecticut, undated

The Company carries Wheeler's Patent Wood Filler. The business has offices in New York and Chicago.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.024

Invitation for the Highland Paint and Wall Paper Co., opening, 140 State Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business invites customers to the opening of its new display rooms and store located at 140 State Street. The image caption reads "A bridge in old China."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.025

Envelope for Berry Brothers Inc., varnishes, enamels, lacquers, stains, 21 Power House Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The trade mark logo reads "Berry Brothers' celebrated varnishes, Detroit."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.026

Circular for Plastico, a permanent wall coating, Anti-Kalsomine Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1888 January 14

The use of Plastico will allow a painter to achieve effects superior to wallpaper. Plastico is for sale at Chas. Richardson & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1888-01-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.027

Billhead for Oliver Johnson & Co., importers, manufacturers and dealers in white lead, colors & painters supplies, office 19, warehouse, 13 & 15 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1877 June 23

The business manufactures Villa Paints for inside and outside use. Johnson also deals in grocer's drugs, patent medicines, perfumery and soaps. The Company paint works is at the corner of Eddy and Elm Streets in Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: 1877-06-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265015

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.028

Letterhead for Dexter Brothers, wholesale paint dealers and manufacturers, 55-57 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., 1891 April 21

The top of the letterhead has logos for Dexter Brothers English Shingle Stain and Beymer, Bauman & Co. Pure White Lead, Pittsburgh.

Date: 1891-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265016

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.029

Price list for H.N.F. Marshall & Co., importers and dealers in paints, oils, window glass, 78 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., 1863 July 6

Individual products and prices are listed on the item verso.

Date: 1863-07-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.030

Brochure for the Boston Enamel Paint Company, Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure provides color samples, application directions and prices. Geo. Blanchard & Brothers is the agent in Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.031

Brochure for Alabastine, stone base cement wall coating, Alabastine Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, undated

A color sample and directions for use are provided in the brochure. The product is available from Watson, Hallett & Company, 85 Oliver Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.032

Color sample for Averill Paint, manufactured by The Taylor Paint & Oil Co., New York and Boston, undated

Taylor is the successor to Seeley Brothers. The product features and testimonials are listed on the item verso. Maloney & Spaulding in Cavendish, Vermont sell Averill Paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265020

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.033

Business card for Maurice Lebel, J.J. Moreau & Son, Inc., hardware store, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Moreau was established in 1890. Lebel works in the paint department.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.001

Label for Bells' Oil, Paint & Varnish Co., Leonard Street, Hull, England, undated

The label is for "Church Oak Varnish for inside work."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.002

Billhead for F.E. Spencer & Co., dealer in oils, paints, chemicals, brushes, 241 and 243 State Street, New Haven, Connecticut, dated October 6, 1902

The business was established in 1831.

Date: 1902-10-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265023

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.003

Billhead for Burgess, Fobes & Co., manufacturers of white lead, pure colors in oil & Japan, 106 to 112 Commercial Street, Portland Maine, dated May 30, 1892

The factory is located at 57 and 59 Munjoy Street and 55 and 57 Becket Street.

Date: 1892-05-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.004

Billhead for Wadsworth, Howland & Co., manufacturers, importers & dealers in paints, painters' supplies, varnishes, Japans, stains, 82 & 84 Washington Street & 46 Friend Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 4, 1907

Wadsworth carries artists' materials, school water colors and drafting instruments. The business was established in 1845.

Date: 1907-04-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.005

Billhead for Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Inc. of Mass., paint & varnish, 36 Sudbury and 58-62 Portland Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 4, 1917

The business, formerly A.A. White Co., manufactures Atlas Ready Mixed Paint. The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the billhead image.

Date: 1917-04-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.006

Billhead for Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Inc. of Mass., paint & varnish, 36 Sudbury and 58-62 Portland Streets, Boston, Mass., dated March 24, 1919

The business, formerly A.A. White Co., manufactures Atlas Ready Mixed Paint. The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the billhead image.

Date: 1919-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.007

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated April 28, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-04-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265028

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.008

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated May 2, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-05-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.009

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated May 8, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265030

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.010

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated May 13, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-05-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265031

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.011

Billhead for The Peck Company, wholesale and retail dealers in paints, varnishes and builders' supplies, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, dated December 26, 1913

The Boston office is located at 195 High Street.

Date: 1913-12-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.012

Billhead for A.L. Cutler & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of paints, oils and varnishes, 143 High Street, near Oliver, Boston, Mass., dated October 27, 1887

The varnishes were awarded a medal at the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Exhibition of 1856.

Date: 1887-10-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.02.013

Transfers for F.A.C. Van der Linden & Co., colour, paint and varnish works, Hamburg, Germany

The item has six transfer images. The Company was established in 1828. The card verso shows products produced by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.001

Business card for J.R. Baxter, Harmon Wastcoat Dahl Co., paints, colors, varnishes, lead, 941 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Baxter is a representative for the Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.002

Business card for J. Luther Roll, Chicago Varnish Co., 66 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company has offices in Chicago and New York City.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265036

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.003

Business card for W.W. Tibbetts, The Patterson-Sargent Company, manufacturers of paints and varnishes, Boston, Mass., undated

Tibbetts is located at 307-309 Atlantic Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The Company has offices in Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Boston, Kansas City, St. Paul and Cincinnati.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.004

Memoranda, Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, Pure Prepared Paints, New York, New York, undated

The business manufactures white lead, zinc paints, fine colors, varnishes and oils. The cover is blue and white with a large dog laying next to a can of paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.005

Memoranda, Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, Pure Prepared Paints, 207 Pearl Street, New York, New York, undated

The cover is brown and white with a large dog laying next to a can of paint.The factory is located in Brooklyn, New York. A small circular with two color samples and product descriptions is glued to the inside cover of the notebook. Wadsworth products are for sale by E.A. Buck & Company, Stafford Sp...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.006

Memoranda, Longman and Martinez, pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by A.H. Maloney in Camden, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265040

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.007

Memoranda, Longman and Martinez, pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

A mermaid and a paint can illustrate the notebook cover. The item verso has a paint can with the text "For sale by Henrie C. Fay, Athol, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.008

Map of New Hampshire and Vermont, drawn by H.F. Walling, The Claremont Manufacturing Company, Claremont, New Hampshire, 1877

The map is prepared for the State Registers by H.F. Walling, 102 Clunmey Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The map verso has advertisements for "Scribner's Monthly" and "St. Nicholas." There is an ad for the Standard Paint Works, Wm. A. Newell & Co., office, 104 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts. N.H....

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265042

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.009

Brochure for Kyanize Floor Finish, Boston Varnish Company, Boston, Chicago, Montréal, 1931

The product is described for use on floors and woodwork and includes color samples.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265043

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.010

Oil stain for natural wood colors, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware, undated

The oil stain use on floors, woodwork and panelling is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265045

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.011

Ingersoll paint book tells all about paint and painting, Patrons' Paint Works, 243-245 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, New York, 1926

Patrons' Paint Works is described as "the oldest mixed paint house in America." The item has a loose flyer titled "Special Bargain in Roof and Barn Paint." The contents are listed on page 48.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.03.012

Memoranda, Longman & Martinez, absolutely pure prepared paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by D.W. Firmin & Company, Fitzilliam, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.001

Trade card for Eagle Pure White Lead, Eagle-Picher Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

The Eagle-Picher Company uses the old Dutch process to make white lead paint.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265059

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.002

Trade card for Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman Pure Prepared Paints, New York, New York, undated

The paint is sold by Baker & Mead in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265060

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.003

Trade cards for William Atkins, Chicago Varnish Company's architectural, carriage, marine varnishes, 66 High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The text at the bottom of the card reads "Presented by J.R. Baxter."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265061

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.004

Postcard for Calcicake, Averill Chemical Paint Co., 32 Burling Slip, New York, New York, dated April 23, 1879

The illustrations show the interior and exterior use of calcimine.

Date: 1979-04-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265062

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.005

Advertisement for C. Andross, sign painting, location unknown, undated

Andross, formerly Andross & Deming, has received supplies for sign painting from New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265063

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.006

Trade card for Beymer, Bauman & Co. White Lead, office 39 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1878

Testimonials from satisfied customers are listed on the card verso. The product is sold by Goodrich & Hendrick, hardware dealers in Elmira, New York.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265064

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.007

Paint sample cover for Harrison Bros. & Co., manufacturers of Town & Country Ready Mixed Paints, 105 South Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 179 Water Street, New York, New York, undated

The item verso has numbered paint samples.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265065

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.008

Trade card for Longman & Martinez, pure prepared paint, New York, New York, undated

Coordinated paint samples numbered 83, 13 and 26 are shown on the card verso. The paint is sold by Fentzlaff & Wolfe, Bloomfield Avenue, near the Post Office in Montclair, New Jersey. A woman's hand holding a feathered quill rests on a piece of stationery in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265066

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.009

Trade card for T.A. Hamilton, paint, oil, glass, wallpaper, No. 4 Green Street, Newburyport, Mass., undated

A list on the card verso has the oils, colors, brushes, tube colors, hardware, curtains and room papers carried by Hamilton.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 264852

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.002

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