Historic New England

Trade card for Glenwood Ranges & Heaters, C.F. Wing, New Bedford, Mass., undated

According to the card verso Glenwood products have won gold medals at two successive exhibitions of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association. C.F. Wing has recycled this trade card for D.C. M. Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills by covering the Lane's information.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259434

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.020

Trade card for T.J. Murray, hard chrome plating, 964 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass., undated

Murray does antique finishes, polishing and buffing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259439

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.001

Trade card for The Clason Architectural Metal Works, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The business works in sheet metal cornices, gutters, conductors, skylights, ventilators and roofing. Clason was incoroporated in 1898.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259440

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.002

Trade card for the Champion Metal Weather Strip and Parting Bead Co., 179 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The name "Wm. H. Godfrey" is in the lower left corner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259441

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.003

My mother-in-law, C.I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass., undated

Hood's Sarsaparilla, Vegetable Pills, Tooth Powder and Olive Ointment are advertised in the item. The poem "My Moder-in-Law," by Charles Follen Adams is included with medical condition descriptions.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259469

Ref. Code: EP001.01.076.01.05.044

Trade card for the South Boston Iron Company's Works, South Boston, Mass., undated

The business office is located at 70 Water Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259470

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.005

Trade card for the South Boston Iron Company's Works, South Boston, Mass., undated

The business office is located at 70 Water Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259471

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.006

Trade card for Patrick Graney, tin-plate & sheet iron worker, 1221 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Graney also deals in new and second-hand furniture, stoves and kitchen furnishings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259472

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.007

Trade card for Richard French Iron Works, wrought and cast iron work, 82-84 Union Street, Worcester, Mass., undated

French makes iron work for buildings, trusses, fascia, columns, sidewalk lights, fences, stairs and fire escapes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259473

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.008

Trade card for John Bradley, medieval craftsman, metalworker, 559 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

Bradley creates interior and exterior decorations for banks, churches, private and public buildings. The card verso lists firms and buildings where his work can be seen.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259474

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.009

Trade card for New England Brass Works, Sullivan & Robinson, 37 Pitts Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business will perform work for churches, stores, offices, banks and carriages.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259475

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.010

Trade card for Smith & Lovett Co., builders' iron work, 125 to 129 Albany Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business was established in 1813 and incorporated in 1899.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259476

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.011

Trade card for Harrington, Robinson & Co., rolled iron and steel, 272-276 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company deals in steel rails and railroad supplies.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259477

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.012

Trade card for the Cunningham Iron Works, Charlestown and 83 Water Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Cunningham manufactures steam boilers, iron pipes and fittings. The business was established in 1852.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259478

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.013

Postcard of the A.J.H. Turner Iron Work, Isle au Haut, Maine, undated

An unidentified individual stands in front of the Turner Iron Work in Isle au Haut, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259479

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.014

Postcard of moose head andirons, A.J.H. Turner Iron Work, Isle au Haut, Maine, undated

The andirons in the image have a moose head for decoration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259480

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.015

Postcard of spiral andirons, A.J.H. Turner Iron Work, Isle au Haut, Maine, undated

The andirons in the image are decorated with a spiral design.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259481

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.016

Letterhead for the office of the South Boston Iron Company, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The business office is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259482

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.017

Trade card for New York Aluminum Bearing Metal, Sam'l Kidder, 60 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Kidder deals in Babbitt Metals and can handle large orders or contracts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259483

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.018

White bronze monuments and statuary, The Monumental Bronze Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut, undated

The advantages of using white bronze for monuments, statuary and art work is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259484

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.019

Trade card for Elm Refining Co., Inc., refiners of precious metals, Stamford, Connecticut, undated

The business is a refiner and assayer of gold, platinum, silver and materials containing a per cent of these metals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259487

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.020

Letterhead for Wetherell Brothers, steel, 21 Oliver Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Wetherell Brothers serve as agents for steel from the La Belle Works in Pittsburgh and the Carlisle Works in Sheffield.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259488

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.021

Billhead for the Boston Machine Co., engineers and machinists, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The business manufactures steam engines, paper machinery, elevators and water works.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259489

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.022

Billhead for the Belcher Malleable Iron Co., Easton, Mass., dated January 21, 1899

The customer purchased seven pounds of castings from the Company.

Date: 1899-01-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259490

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.023

Billhead for the South Boston Iron Company, Dr., 57 Foundry Street, South Boston, Mass., 1800s

The South Boston Iron Company is located on Foundry Street in South Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259492

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.024

Billhead for Smith & Walker, silver and brass platers, opposite the depot, Concord, New Hampshire, dated December 1876

The business deals in carraige and harness trimmings, harness and patent leather and enamelled cloth.

Date: 1876-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259493

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.025

Handbill for Z. Hosmer & Co., steel agent, No. 33 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Mass., August 12, 1858

Hosmer, an agent for English and German manufacturers, has moved to a new location on Batterymarch between Milk and Broad Streets.

Date: 1858-08-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259494

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.026

Billhead for R.A. Blair, Dr., blacksmith, East Arlington, Vermont, dated September 2, 1892

Blair performs wagon ironing and general blacksmithing at his business.

Date: 1892-09-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259495

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.027

Billhead for R.A. Blair, Dr., blacksmith, East Arlington, Vermont, 1890s

Blair performs wagon ironing and general blacksmithing at his business.

Date: 1890s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.028

Billhead for Fitz, Dana & Co., metals, iron, steel, tin plates, 110 North Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 24, 1907

The business has local and long distance telephone service.

Date: 1907-09-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.029

Billhead for the Tremont Nail Co., Nos. 76 & 78 Pearl Street and 17 Hartford Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1898

The business manufactures soft steel ingots, slabs, plates, cut nails and spikes.

Date: 1898-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.030

Billhead for C.W. Walls & Co., Dr., architectural iron works, 44 Lagrange Street, Worcester, Mass., dated May 29, 1897

The business manufactures iron fronts, fire escapes, roofs, trusses, fences, railings, finials and crestings.

Date: 1897-05-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.031

Billhead for F.P. Lyons Iron Works, Lyons Steel Trailers, Manchester, New Hampshire, dated April 21, 1921

The business manufactures Lyons Steel Trailers in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: 1921-04-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.032

Letterhead for L.T. Pratt & Co., dealers in metals, No. 50 India Street, Boston, Mass., dated December 26, 1895

The Company smelting works is located at 412-418 Border Street, East Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1895-12-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.033

Letterhead for the Dover Stamping & Mfg. Co., manufacturers of tin and sheet steel ware, 385 Putnam Avenue, corner Pleasant Street, Cambridge, Mass., dated January 28, 1915

The letter introduces a new salesman who will cover Maine for the business.

Date: 1915-01-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.034

Letterhead for The Steward Iron Works Company, manufacturers of plain and ornamental steel and iron fencing, Cincinnati, Ohio, dated April 9, 1907

The top of the letterhead reads "The largest iron fence factory in the world."

Date: 1907-04-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.01.02.035

Trade card for the Manzoni Art Metal Company, designers, creators, gifts, 667-669 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business has metal craft supplies, tools and equipment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259537

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.001

Trade cards for the Boston Lightning Rod Co., 30 Beach Street, Boston, 256 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, Mass. and 50 Touro Street, New Port, Rhode Island, undated

Buildings with the Company lightning rods are listed on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259538

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.002

Trade card for the Boston Lightning Rod Company, 755 Boylston Street, Boston and 1185 East Street, Dedham, Mass., undated

Buildings with the Company lightning rods are listed on the card verso. The business was established in 1873 and incorporated in 1911.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259539

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.003

Trade card for Fitts' Genuine Babbitt Metal, Frank E. Fitts Mfg. & Supply Co., 88 Purchase and 166 Oliver Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The text on the card reads "We can sell you a very good metal for 7 1/2 cts. a pound."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259540

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.02.01.004

Advertisement for pewter, Isaiah Atkins, No. 12 Marlboro Street, Boston, Mass., October 25, 1813

Atkins has pewter available to be sold wholesale and retail. The advertisement is from the "New-England Palladium."

Date: 1813-10-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.03.01.001

View of the Roswell Gleason House and Factory, Washington Street, opposite School Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is a woodcut owned by the Dorchester Historical Society.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259544

Ref. Code: EP001.01.077.03.01.002

Trade card for the Planing and Moulding Mill, William Washburn, Jr. & Co., corner Causeway and Merrimac Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The business manufactures mouldings, stair rails, cutters and conductors. It is the sole agent for Austin & Boynton Roped Moulding. William Washburn is the successor to Pickens & Washburn.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 259551

Ref. Code: EP001.01.078.01.01.001