Historic New England

Handbill for Calmans Spar Varnishes, Emil Calman & Co., New York, New York, udated

The image text reads "The Painter's Dream. He dreams of the various troubles he has had with varnishes. Hold to the light and see how his troubles disappear." Calman products are sold by W.H. Spalding & Company, 117 Central and 14 Jackson Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265068

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.011

Dutch Boy Wonsover, the inside story of durable beauty, National Lead Company, New York, New York, 1950s

Dutch Boy products are sold by George W. McPherson, 1135 Washington Street, Lanesville, Massachusetts.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265069

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.012

Nature's color harmonies, enamelized paint, Nu-Enamel Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, 1935

The brochure folds open to show various color coordinated rooms in a house. An elf figure paints the flowers in the images.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265070

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.013

Sapolin Speed Enamel, paint, Sapolin Co. Inc., 229 East 42nd Street, New York, New York, undated

Color samples are provided in the brochure for Sapolin Speed Enamel which "dries hard within 4 hours." The product and the objects it can be used on are described on the verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265071

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.014

Envelope for Atlas Ready Mixed Paint, Geo. D. Wetherill & Co., Boston, Mass., undated

The figure of Atlas is shown holding up the earth in the envelope image. H.K. Brown, Clinton, Maine is printed in the return address space on the envelope.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265072

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.015

Home color styles, paint, Boston Varnish Company, Boston, Chicago, Montréal, 1931

The pamphlet promotes Kyanize Quick Drying Finishes for the home.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265073

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.016

Label for The Thomson Wood Finishing Co., varnishes, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

The office is located at 115 North 4th Street and the factories at 928-932 N. 3rd Street and Clarkson & Bickley Avenue.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265074

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.017

Envelope for The Home Decorator, Cobban Wallpaper Stores, Inc., 37 Manchester Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

Cobban Wallpaper provides beauty and protection suggestions to customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265075

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.018

Handbill for Winsor & Newton's Water Colours, Frost & Adams, 33 & 35 Cornhill, corner Franklin Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The watercolors listed are available in half and whole cakes. Frost & Adams is located at the old stand of M.J. Whipple & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265076

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.019

Sheet of Longman & Martinez Paint stamps, Longman & Martinez, New York, New York, undated

Each stamp reads "L and M Paint Worth Looking Into Less Gallon And Year Cost, Longman & Martinez, New York." There are nine stamps on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265077

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.020

Advertisement for Mandarin Green Paint, manufactured by C. Richardson & Co., Boston, Mass., 1868

The product is designed to be used in place of Paris Green. It can be used for window blinds, carriage and ornamental work of all kinds. The bottom of the advertisement reads "Wilder, printer, 62 Congress Street, Boston."

Date: 1868

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265078

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.04.021

Card for Lizzie Sumner, class of '71, location unknown, undated

A design has been created around Lizzie Sumner's name and class affiliation.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265079

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.001

Card sample style 102, Kelsey Press Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The envelope flap text reads "Remember This Friend." There is a blank card inside the envelope. A white dove is flanked by two roses in the illustration. Card prices are 100 for $.80 and 1000 for $7.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265080

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.002

Card sample Paris Beauties, Kelsey Press Co., Meriden, Connecticut, undated

The text between the two roses reads "Accept my best wishes." The envelope contains a blank card. Card prices are 100 for $.85 and 1000 for $8.00.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265081

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.003

Sample for the Tremont Paper Company, location unknown, undated

The sign for the Tremont Paper Company is shown on the sheet. Handwritten text on the verso appears to read "Gaol Boston, Joseph Otis, D. Gaoler Boston, January 2, 1777."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265082

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.004

Reward of merit card sample, no. 801, G.P. Brown & Co., Beverly, Mass., undated

A young girl fishes on a river bank with her dog in the image. The lower right corner has lines for the student's name and the teacher's signature. The card verso has a description of the designs and price available to customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265083

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.005

Advertisement for the Wholesale Paper Warehouse, Rice, Kendall & Company, paper dealers, 20 & 22 Water Street, Boston, Mass., 1859

The business premises are shown in the illustration. The advertisement is from "Alm," 1859. The ad verso lists multiple paper related businesses.

Date: 1859

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265084

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.006

Friendship greeting card, location unknown, undated

The word "Friendship" is on the front of the card. The word "True" is on the card verso. The card opens to show a young women dressed in Regency style costume. There is a verse about friendship on the inside.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265085

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.007

Unclaimed letters! Remaining in the post office at Braggville, Co. of Middlesex, State of Massachusetts, undated

The item is a sheet of Braggville Post Office stationery used for actions taken on unclaimed letters. M.M. Hartshorne, P.M. is the name printed on the sheet.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265086

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.008

Let us talk business, in a business way, U.S. Toilet Paper Co., manufacturers, 36 & 38 Barrett Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company urges customers to buy directly from them and not use a jobber.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265088

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.009

Billhead for Carter, Rice & Co., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 26, 1908

The Boston and Denver business premises are shown in the illustrations. The billhead verso has a partial list of the stock carried by the Company.

Date: 1908-09-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265089

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.010

Billhead for Carter, Rice & Co., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 14, 1906

The Boston and Denver business premises are shown in the illustrations. The billhead verso has a partial list of the stock carried by the Company.

Date: 1906-03-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265090

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.011

Billhead for Carter, Rice & Co., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 28, 1899

The Boston business premises are shown in the illustration. The billhead verso has a partial list of the stock carried by the Company.

Date: 1899-06-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265091

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.012

Billhead for Wm. H. Claflin & Co., paper warehouse, 180 to 188 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., dated August 29, 1901

Claflin is the successor to Claflin & Brown. The Company is the New England agent for Union Paper Bags.

Date: 1901-08-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265092

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.013

Billhead for the Samuel Ward Company, manufacturing stationers & paper merchants, 47-49 & 51 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 27, 1903

Ward has a New York salesroom at 621 Broadway.

Date: 1903-07-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265112

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.014

Letterhead for Carter, Rice & Co., Inc., paper, 246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business premises are shown in the letterhead illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265113

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.015

Samples from the Connecticut Steam Card Works, Hartford, Connecticut, 1886

The sheet verso has descriptions and prices for the cards carried by the business.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265114

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.016

Wrapping paper for Boston Letter Paper, no. 3, manufactured by the Southworth Manufacturing Co., West Springfield, Mass., undated

The product is manufactured expressly for John P. Jewett & Company, booksellers, Nos. 17 & 19 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265115

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.01.017

Label for Papeterie Coopérative D'Angoulême, Laroche-Joubert & Co., Angoulême, France, undated

The Company manufactures paper for stationery, cartes de visites and photographs. The products received an award at the Universal Exposition in 1878.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265116

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.001

Billhead for the White River Paper Company, paper dealers, White River Junction, Vermont, dated February 26, 1920

The customer purchased flat head and round head fasteners.

Date: 1920-02-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265117

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.002

Billhead for the White River Paper Company, paper dealers, White River Junction, Vermont, dated April 10, 1920

The customer purchased paper and Crayola #8.

Date: 1920-04-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265118

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.003

Billhead for the White River Paper Company, paper dealers, White River Junction, Vermont, dated May 10, 1920

The customer purchased multiple rolls of two and three ply paper.

Date: 1920-05-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265119

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.004

Billhead for the White River Paper Company, paper dealers, White River Junction, Vermont, dated June 12, 1920

The customer purchased one Oliver Ribbon Red & Black Record.

Date: 1920-06-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265121

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.005

Billhead for the White River Paper Company, paper dealers, White River Junction, Vermont, dated June 14, 1920

The customer purchased tablets of ruled and plain paper.

Date: 1920-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.006

Dissertation anent the singular merits of Whitchurch, The Japan Paper Company Shop, 109 East 31st Street, New York, New York, 1933

The characteristics of Whitchurch paper are described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265124

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.007

Arnold unbleached wove, mould made in England, Japan Paper Company, 109 East Thirty-First Street, New York and 453 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

"The reproduction on page I is from an etching by Levon West, courtesy Kennedy Galleries, printed by Wm. E. Rudge's Sons.:

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.008

Crown & Sceptre Kelmscott, a hand-made paper from England, Japan Paper Company, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, undated

The text on the item verso reads "Designed & printed by Richard W. Ellis, The Georgian Press, Westport, Connecticut."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265128

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.009

Giambattista Bodoni, an Italian umbria hand-made cream wove antique, Japan Paper Company, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, undated

The Japan Paper Company was established in 1901.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265129

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.010

Oxhead, a mouldmade paper from Holland, toned laid antique, Japan Paper Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, undated

An essay on watermarks is included inside the item. The item verso lists the types of paper carried by the Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265130

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.011

Elite cover papers, designed and executed by Griffith, Axtell & Cady Co., embossers, Holyoke, Mass., undated

The top of the item lists the product names. The embossed logo text at the bottom of the sample reads "Particularly adapted for this class of work."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.012

Halle, Zerkall Papers mould made in Germany, Japan Paper Company, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, undated

The text on the item verso reads "Designed & printed by Richard W. Ellis, The Georgian Press, Westport, Connecticut."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265132

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.013

Leipsic Nr 1509, one of the Zerkall Papers mould made in Germany, Japan Paper Company, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, undated

The text on the item verso reads "Designed & printed by Richard W. Ellis, The Georgian Press, Westport, Connecticut."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265133

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.014

Princess Covers, pillars of strength and beauty for the construction of artistic catalogs, C.H. Dexter & Sons, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, undated

The distribution agents are listed on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265134

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.015

Ben Day Fawn Cover Substance sample page from "Some examples of the work of American designers," Dill & Collins Company, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 1918

The image text reads "Patent Safety Barrel a Howard Feature." The Ben Day Paper Cover characteristics are described on the item verso. The image is courtesy of the E. Howard Watch Works. "Some examples of the work of American designers" is edited and arranged by J.M. Bowles. The work has profiles of...

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 265135

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.02.016