Historic New England

Trade card for the John C. Paige Insurance Agency, 7 Exchange Place, Boston, Mass., undated

Paige is the agent for the Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia, the Imperial Fire Insurance Company of London, the Northern Assurance Company of London, the Orient Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut and the Standard Fire Insurance Company of Trenton, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255495

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.008

Trade card for the Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Cambridgeport, Mass., 1904

The card verso has a 1904 calendar.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255496

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.009

Notebook for The East Hartford Trust Company, East Hartford, Connecticut, 1928

The notebook contains reference information, a 1928 calendar and pages to record telephone numbers, cash memoranda and personal notes.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255497

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.010

Trade card for Fuller & Story, general insurance agents, 15 Shetucket Street and 161 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut, 1890

The card is a customer notification that a premium is due on March 5, 1890. The card verso describes the services provided by the insurance agency including real estate, foreign exchange and passage tickets.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255498

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.011

Trade card for J. Palmer Story, general insurance agent, 161 Main and 15 Shetucket Street, Room No. 3, Norwich, Connecticut, 1891

The card is a customer notification that a premium is due on March 5, 1891. The card verso describes the services provided by the insurance agent including real estate, foreign exchange and passage tickets.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255499

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.012

Trade card for the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., undated

A table showing the time that a life policy will continue in force after the annual cash payment of premium has ceased is on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255500

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.013

Trade card for The State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester, Mass., 1888

E.S. Barker is the general agent located at 48 Congress Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card verso has a table to record the electoral votes for the 1888 presidential election.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255501

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.014

Insignia of rank officers U.S. Infantry, The Travelers Life & Accident Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, 1888

The front and back covers show the insignia for U.S. Infantry officers. The inside of the card has an 1889 calendar.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255502

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.015

Premium receipt book cover, The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston, Mass., undated

The cover verso has blank lines to record policy numbers, name and weekly premiums. The cover has "Feb 1909, Sept 1911" handwritten at the top.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255503

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.016

Trade card for the Union Assurance Society, Ltd. of London, England, 1926

Irvine O. Chester is the agent located at 69 High Street in Westerly, Rhode Island. The month shown is March 1926.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255504

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.017

Trade cards for the National Grange Mutual Liability Company, National Grange Fire Insurance Company, Keene, New Hampshire, 1937-1938

The card has a nine inch ruler and calendars for July-December 1937 and January-June 1938.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255505

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.018

Trade card for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1885

The assets for January 1, 1885 are listed on the card. Lawrence & Wheeler are agents in Springfield, Massachusetts. W. Marsh, agent, Chester Depot, Vermont is stamped on the front of the card.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255506

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.04.019

Insurance policy for the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Montpelier, Vermont, dated August 12,1889

The Vermont coat-of-arms is the illustration in the policy which is in effect until August 12, 1894.

Date: 1889-08-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255513

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.001

Insurance policy application for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, Baltimore, Maryland, dated June 5, 1886

The item is a completed insurance application form with a medical examiner's report signed and dated in Baltimore, Maryland.

Date: 1886-06-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.002

Certificate of profits, no. 131, for the China Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., dated January 15, 1887

The certificate is illustrated with the unloading of a ship, a Chinese junk and a sailor holding a sextant.

Date: 1887-01-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255515

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.003

Trade card for D.W. Hook, interior decorator & designer, Utica, New York, undated

Hook's interior design business is based in Utica, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.003

Trade card for Mr. Charles Roberson, architectural English interiors, Robersons of London, 24 East 67th Street, New York, New York, undated

The card has been amended to read "H.L. Deacon representing Mr. Charles Roberson will be at Lenox Hotel, Boston from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31. Mr. Deacon will be pleased to call upon his clients by appointment."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255517

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.004

Billhead for Irving & Casson, A.H. Davenport Co., 573-579 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., dated August 15, 1918

The business designs and manufactures fine furniture and interior finishes. The firm's workshops are in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1918-08-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255518

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.005

Billhead for Irving & Casson, A.H. Davenport Co., 573-579 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., dated December 2, 1920

The business imports curtains, wall hangings, carpets and wallpapers.

Date: 1920-12-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.006

Billhead for Ringuet-Leprince & L. Marcotte, decoration, warehouse, 343, 345 & 347 4th Street, east of Broadway, factory, 55 West 16th Street, New York, New York, dated December 2

The firm manufactures and imports items for interior decoration including cabinet furniture, gas fixtures, art, carpets and material for curtains. The Ringuet-Leprince, maison de commission, is located at 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, France.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255520

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.007

Confidential circular to agents, Irving Brothers, general agents for waterproof building paper and paper carpeting, Brandon, Vermont, dated July 14, 1875

The firm also deals in Japanese paper ware, paper baskets and belting. They are wholesale and retail agents for fine wallpapers.

Date: 1875-07-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255521

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.01.008

Trade card for the Drapery Department, Loring & Howard, Opera House Block, Brockton, Mass., undated

Loring & Howard's Drapery Department carries drapery goods, wallpapers and mouldings.The card verso describes the Sewing Machine Department and the store's installment plan.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.001

Trade card for Fred Aldridge, general decorator for balls, parties, floral decorations for weddings, 198 Fulton Avenue, location unknown, undated

Aldridge will manufacture flags and banners at short notice for customers. The bottom of the card reads "All orders left at the Academy of Music, on stage will be promptly attended to."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255523

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.002

Puritan Paper Patterns for making home draperies, F.A. Foster & Co., inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Six window drapery patterns are described with an order coupon.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255524

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.003

Puritan Cretonnes decorative scheme arranged by Rosalie Norton, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Coordinated fabric swatches are glued inside the brochure. The verso has directions for washing cretonne fabric.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255526

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.004

Trade card for the Crown Window Shade Co., 360 Warren Street, Roxbury, Mass., undated

The Company provides samples and estimates free of charge.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255527

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.005

Cretonne solves the problem, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This advertising leaflet describes the features of the book "Cretonne solves the problem."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255528

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.006

Puritan Cretonne slip covers and how to make them, by Rosalie Norton, F.A. Foster & Co., Inc., 330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The pamphlet has instructions for measuring, blocking and laundering slipcovers. The mailing envelope is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255529

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.007

Trade card for Geo A. Warren, manufacturing jeweler, 7 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

Children watch a Punch and Judy puppet show in the card illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255558

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.001

Trade card for Charles F. Smith, dealer in watches & jewelry, 9 Church Street, near Main Street, Waltham, Mass., undated

Smith will repair watches, clocks and jewelry at short notice.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255559

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.002

Trade card for W.S. Stanley, emblem specialist, 45 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., undated

Stanley deals in emblems for charts, charms, frames and jewels for any society. The name "J.E. Cohen, Special Agent" is stamped on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255560

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.003

Trade card for M. Karsh, jeweler, 683 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1920-1940

The jeweler repairs Swiss watches and is with the Jones Camera and Gift Shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. The date "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255561

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.004

Trade card for Frank T. Mockler & Co., manufacturing jeweler, 387 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1920-1940

Mockler deals in college, school, fraternity, lodge and society special order work. The date "ca. 1920-1940" is handwritten on the card verso.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255562

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.005

Trade card for Hazel Blake French, jewelry craftwork, Jarves Street, Sandwich, Mass., undated

Two fish frame the initials "HBF" in the center of the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255563

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.006

Trade card A. Stowell & Co., jewelers, 16 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Two children gaze at a reflecting ball resting on a stand in the illustration.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255564

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.007

Trade card for J.A. Foster Co., watches, diamonds, jewelry, 69 to 77 Dorrance Street, corner Weybosset, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Foster also deals in silverware, lamps, musical and sporting goods. The business is opposite the Narragansett Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255565

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.008

Trade cards for Tiffany & Co., jewelers, silversmiths & diamond dealers, Union Square, New York, New York, undated

The Tiffany Silverware Factory is located at 53 & 55 Prince Street in New York. The business also has offices in London and Paris.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255566

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.009

Trade card for St. Botolph, jeweler, 480 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Fine plated jewelry is a specialty of the business on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255567

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.010

Trade card for Robinson & Co., diamonds, watches, jewelry, 329-331 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business performs expert watch repair and was established in 1888. The card verso lists birth stones.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255568

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.011

Trade card for C.A. Braman, dealer in jewlery, silver plated ware and opera glasses, 415 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A framed picture of a lighthouse is set against a holly branch in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255569

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.012

Advertisement for Isaac Davis, comb store, No. 18 Washington Street, opposite Market Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1829

Davis describes the hair combs he has available for sale. The year "1829" is handwritten on the advertisement.

Date: ca. 1829

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255570

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.013

Advertisement for Isaac Davis, Boston Comb Store, No. 32 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., ca. 1823

Davis has received a shipment of India shell combs that would make elegant New Year's gifts. The year "1823" is handwritten on the item.

Date: ca. 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255571

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.014

Trade card for J.H. Crandell, watchmaker & jeweler, 7 North Street, Salem, Mass., undated

Crandell's business is located in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255572

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.015

Trade card for R.R. Conn, jeweler, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Conn deals in fine jewelry, repairing and Boss patent cases.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255573

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.016

Brochure for Cartier, jewelry, 5th Avenue at 52nd Street, New York, New York, undated

The brochure lists and describes the Cartier gift departments for pearl, jewelry, gold, silver, watches and other items. A Cartier playing card sample is included.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255574

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.017

Trade card for A.J. Robinson & Co., jewelers, 223 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 1878

Two birds sit on a branch with pine cones in the image.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255575

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.018

Envelope for The Stylist, fashion jewelers, 169 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The jewelry envelope is for The Stylist located on Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255576

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.019

Advertisement for Daniel Low, fine jewelry, corner of Essex and Washington Streets, Salem, Mass., undated

Low deals in bridal silver, marble clocks, opera glasses, American watches, gold chains and diamonds. The advertisement on the verso is for Frank Cousins' Bee Hive, dry and fancy goods, located at 172 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255577

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.020

Billhead for Palmer, Bachelder & Co., importers and dealers, at wholesale and retail, in diamonds, watches, clocks, bronzes, No. 394 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 11, 1875

The business deals in silver ware, jewelry, opera and field glasses at its premises on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Company was established in 1817.

Date: 1875-10-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255578

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.021

Billhead for Carter Bros., diamonds, watches, jewelry and sterling silver ware, No. 521 Congress, corner Casco Street, Portland, Maine, dated December 7, 1882

Watches and jewelry are carefully repaired by the business.

Date: 1882-12-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255579

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.022

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