Take a ride on the 25 mile per hour day steamers Penn & Lord Baltimore or Ericsson Line between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Leaving each end daily 7-30 every morning, commencing May 9th night boat 5 p.m. daily except Sunday
Title
Take a ride on the 25 mile per hour day steamers Penn & Lord Baltimore or Ericsson Line between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Leaving each end daily 7-30 every morning, commencing May 9th night boat 5 p.m. daily except Sunday
Description
Die-cut celluloid bookmark advertising the Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat Company. Bookmark shaped and printed to represent a carp. The steamboat company, established in 1844 by John S. Shriver, originally hauled freight until the increased demand for passenger service circa 1876. The firm operated until circa 1959., Title from advertising text on verso., Date inferred from advertisement in "The Official Railway Guide: North American Freight Service Edition" (1904)., On verso: Book Mark., Motto printed on verso: "It Takes a Live Fish to Go Up Stream. Any Dead One Can Float Down., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler., Whitehead & Hoag, established in 1892, was one of the largest advertising firms at the turn of the century, as well as patented celluloid.
Date
[ca. 1904]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Miscellaneous [P.2011.10.173]
Bought of John Hays & Co., miners and dealers in all kinds of hard and soft coal and coke. Office and dock: C. & P. R'y coal pier and 9 Prospect St. Cleveland, Ohio.
Title
Bought of John Hays & Co., miners and dealers in all kinds of hard and soft coal and coke. Office and dock: C. & P. R'y coal pier and 9 Prospect St. Cleveland, Ohio We handle or screen our coal with forks, as in the above cut. The coal is taken up entirely free from slack, and is not broken, as when thrown against a screen. See that this cut is on the back or face of the card or bill accompanying each load. None genuine without it. J.H. & Co
Description
Receipt containing an image showing a laborer using a pitch fork to load a "John Hays & Co. Ridge White Ash Coal" rail car. A mound of coal on which a pitch fork rests is visible on one end of the car. The head of a horse is partially visible behind the opposite end of the car., Title from text on verso., Completed in manuscript to Mr. A. G. Whitney on September 4, 1877 for "2000 pounds Carbon Ridge, Lump.", Contains punched whole in upper right corner., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1870]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Miscellaneous [P.2011.10.174]
[Mechanical calendar issued by New Jersey electrician Romaine Mace]
Title
[Mechanical calendar issued by New Jersey electrician Romaine Mace]
Description
Illustrated mechanical calendar containing four genre scenes representing "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn," and "Winter." Spring scene shows an organ grinder watching his "escaped" monkey walk across the balustrade portico of a city residence under the gaze of excited children. Summer scene shows a woman in bathing attire wading in the ocean. Piers are visible in the background. Autumn scene shows a horse-trotting race. Winter scene shows a masquerade ball. Also contains a vignette showing an hour glass adorned with wings and a pictorial detail depicting a ribbon at the center., Contains three rivets., Patent Applied For., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
c1883
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Calendars [P.2011.10.167]
Munn & Co., 37 Park Row, N.Y, solicitors of American and foreign patents and publishers of the "Scientific American."
Title
Munn & Co., 37 Park Row, N.Y, solicitors of American and foreign patents and publishers of the "Scientific American."
Description
Trade card-size advertising calendar containing illustration drawn by Frank Bellew and captioned "Ready-Acting Dog-Tail and Gun-Barrel Attachment." Shows a hunter, with a hunting basket containing a frog on his back, and his dog wearing the gun attachment "Invented by Donald Read" at a pond. The hunter holds a bullfrog in one hand and the trigger attachment in the other as the dog is aimed at a frog in the water. A farmhouse is visible in the background., Contains several lines of advertising text promoting "Scientific American" "the oldest, largest, cheapest, and the best weekly illustrated paper devoted to Engineering, Mechanics, Chemistry, New Inventions, Science and Industrial Progress, published in the United States" on recto. Text describes the depth of the engravings, subscription prices, and benefits of a subscription., Contains calendar for year 1875 and several lines of advertising text promoting "Patents, Munn & Co. Established 1846" on verso. Text solicits for inventor's patents, notes "special notices" in "Scientific American," and advises the attainment of their pamphlet detailing patent laws., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[1874]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Calendars [P.2011.10.168]
French spy.
Title
French spy
Description
Label, possibly for tobacco, containing a scene showing a white man with sword in hand threatening a black man on the ground, his sword laying at his side. The men wear Arabian and Middle Eastern- looking garb, including turbans, tunics, and sandals. Imagery possibly alludes to the J. T. Haine's play "The French Spy" first performed circa 1860., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Labels [P.2011.10.169]
A.W. Stevens & Sons, manufacturers & patentees, Auburn, New York. The new Stevens spring tooth harrow.
Title
A.W. Stevens & Sons, manufacturers & patentees, Auburn, New York. The new Stevens spring tooth harrow
Description
Fold-out flier containing two illustrations, including a cover image. Cover image shows two fashionably dressed girls seated in a goat carriage. One girl holds a muff. Other image depicts captioned scenes comparing and contrasting farmers using and not using a "Stevens Arch-Frame Harrow." Scenes separated by a pictorial detail of shrubbery and stones. In the left, a strident farmer follows behind his buoyant horse team pulling a Stevens Harrow over an area of stones "and fears no snag." A dog romps besides the horses. In the right, a hunched "old-fashioned" farmer realigns his "straight frame harrow" entwined with old growth behind his haggard horse team. A dog crouches away from the scene where the "Farmers' Dismal Song is 'That's the Harrow my Back to Break.'" The Stevens firm, established in 1842 by A.W. Stevens, was renamed A.W. Stevens & Son in 1870. The firm operated under that name until 1898., For Sale By, [signed in pencil] Mory., Several lines of advertising text printed on verso. Text promotes and explicates the success, design, patents, and ordering of the "All Steel, Arched Frame" Stevens Spring Tooth Harrow., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1888]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Miscellaneous [P.2011.10.175]
Tokio cigarettes
Title
Toki o cigarettes
Description
Textiles from a series of premium tobacco silks containing half-length portraits of prominent Native American chiefs. Depicts Chief Joseph; Many Horns; and White Shield. All are shown with feather head pieces. White Shield wears a large cross. Chief Joseph silk numbered "20.", Printed above images: Factory No. 649, First Dist., N.Y., Printed in lower right corner of P.2011.10.176.1: 20., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1910]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Miscellaneous [P.2011.10.176.1-3]
Said Peter Stuyvesant, "Welcome, friends, you would find our living rougher had we knickerbockers not learned to use the Enterprise sausage stuffer."
Title
Said Peter Stuyvesant, "Welcome, friends, you would find our living rougher had we knickerbockers not learned to use the Enterprise sausage stuffer."
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Sausage Stuffer and Lade Press." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of Dutch Director General of the colony New Netherland (later New York) Peter Stuyvesant. Depicts the peg-legged Stuyvesant promoting an Enterprise sausage stuffer to two of the colony's elite citizens. A servant operates the machine. A strand of encased sausage flows into a large bowl. Also contains a view of the Art Gallery designed by Charles B. Atwood. A boat floats in the foreground. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Sausage Stuffer and Lard Press. Our Sausage Stuffers are easy working and durable, are unexcelled for butchers' and farmers' use and will be found useful for many purposes in the household. We furnish them wither japanned or tinned. Prices: No. 5-2 quart, Japanned, Rack,....$3.00. "10-2 " Tinned, ",...$3.50; " 15-2 ", Japanned, Screw....$4.00; "20-2 " tinned, "....$4.50; " 25-4 " Japanned, ",...$5.00; " 30-4 " Tinned, "...$6.00; " 35-8 " Japanned, "... $6.50; " 40-8 " tinned, "....$7.50., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a "4 Qrt" hand-turned sausage stuffer and accompanying blades., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.59 & 67]
In seventeen hundred and eighty three, by the Treaty of Paris, our states were made free, and the Enterprise cork puller helped on the cause while the patriots drank to our land and its laws.
Title
In seventeen hundred and eighty three, by the Treaty of Paris, our states were made free, and the Enterprise cork puller helped on the cause while the patriots drank to our land and its laws
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Cork Pullers." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of John Adams, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin. Depicts the statesmen near a black servant using an Enterprise cork puller clamped to a table to open a bottle. Adams holds the "Treaty of Peace" and a glass. Behind the three men, several other dignitaries holding up glasses are partially visible. Also contains a view of the Massachusetts State Building designed by Peabody & Stearns. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Cork Pullers. Our cork pullers are first-class and are made in two styles, one screwing to the table and the other clamping thereto. The sliding barrel, both handles, etc. are nickel-plated; its action, exerting great pulling power where the strain is the greatest, is simple, expeditious and effective. Prices. No. III,...$1.50. No. 113,...$1.75., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a cork puller clamped to the edge of a table., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.60 & 71]
Said Jackson at New Orleans, "Boys we'll each one turn explorer, and make a raid on the enemy's stores with the Enterprise Bung Borer."
Title
Said Jackson at New Orleans, "Boys we'll each one turn explorer, and make a raid on the enemy's stores with the Enterprise Bung Borer."
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Bung-Hole Borer or Hollow Auger." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of Andrew Jackson and his militia during the War of 1812. Depicts the Major General triumphantly drilling a hole into a cask of rum with an Enterprise auger. Casks surround him and his troop cheers in the background near an American flag. Also contains a view of Machinery Hall designed by Peabody & Stearns. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Bung-Hole Borer or Hollow Auger. The Most Complete Bung-Hole Borer in the Market. This Auger is made of cast steel, and is ground by patented machinery in such a manner as to leave the cutting edge the most prominent. It is nicely hardened, finely tempered, and very durable. Being furnished with a round lip bit, smooth boring is ensured. It bores a complete Round Hole, Regular Taper, and holds it own chips, preventing them from entering the cask. To sharpen the Stock or Reamer, file the inside of slot only. Prices: No. 1, Bores from 3/8 to 1 1/2 inches, $1.50. " 2, " " 1 1/8 to 2 " 2.00. " 3, " " 1 1/2 to 3 " 3.00., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts an auger., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.61]
In seventy six, that old Continental; that Fourth-of-July-m'an; hatchet-can't-lie-man gave orders for dinner, "and said "use Enterprise beef shaver, for beef so sliced, will meet with much favor."
Title
In seventy six, that old Continental; that Fourth-of-July-m'an; hatchet-can't-lie-man gave orders for dinner, "and said "use Enterprise beef shaver, for beef so sliced, will meet with much favor."
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Smoked Beef Shaver." Contains an anachronistic, historical scene including a caricaturized depiction of General George Washington. Shows the camp cook at his Enterprise shaver on a tree stump and saluting Washington and his officer. Also contains a view of visitors approaching the Administration Building designed by Richard M. Hunt. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Smoked Beef Shaver, Also for Slicing Potatoes, Fruits and Vegetables. All grocers are aware of the hard labor and lost time spent in slicing smoked beef with the old hand knife. Our Champion Smoked Beef Shaver saves this lost time, and the hard labor is reduced to a pleasure. The knife is suspended pendulum-like, and each stroke cuts a slice clean, clear and quickly, taking but a few moments to shave down a pound of beef. Green or soft beef can be shaved equally well. the automatic feed can be regulated to cut from shavings as thin as tissue to slices one-eighth of an inch thick, and a set screw will be found near the top of the machine to tighten the blade holder, when necessary. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Prices: No. 23, Japanned, . $7.50. No. 24, tinned..$9.00., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Text on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a shaver and a stack of shaved meat., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.55 & 79]
Horace Greely, to his farmer friends, one day, said "How needlessly man often labors, use the Enterprise Sprinkler, that is the proper way, and give up the watering pot, neighbors."
Title
Horace Greely, to his farmer friends, one day, said "How needlessly man often labors, use the Enterprise Sprinkler, that is the proper way, and give up the watering pot, neighbors."
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Lawn Sprinklers." Contains a scene including a caricaturized depiction of newspaper editor and agrarian reformer Horace Greeley. Shows Greeley demonstrating an Enterprise sprinkler to two farmers on the front lawn of an estate. Also contains a view of the Horticultural Building designed by W.L.B. Jenney. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Lawn Sprinklers. Two sizes. no. 1,-- $3.50. No. 2,--$2.75. Our No. 1 Sprinkler has the following advantages: 1st. Each machine is furnished with a cord or rope, so that the Sprinkler may be easily moved, when running, without going near it. 2nd. The water passes through a strainer before it enters the small perforations, which, therefore are prevented from filling up. 3rd. It is so constructed that the weight of its revolving parts is removed by the pressure of the water, thus overcoming unnecessary wear. 4th. All parts of the machine are made sufficiently strong for ordinarily rough usage and are interchangeable. 5th. The machine is Tinned and Nickel Plated, and is of very handsome appearance. 7th. [sic] The Sprinklers are finished and boxed complete in our factory and require no skill to put them together. Our No. 2 Sprinkler, being a cheaper machine, has no strainer or ball, but is similar to the No. 1 in other respects., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustrations on verso. Depicts an Enterprise lawn sprinkler spraying water., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.58 & 80]
Hungry Continentals paid busy lass a visit. Helping himself to fruit, cried one, "What is it?" This machine which does suck work! Would I were the owner!" "Sir," she said, " It is the Enterprise cherry stoner."
Title
Hungry Continentals paid busy lass a visit. Helping himself to fruit, cried one, "What is it?" This machine which does suck work! Would I were the owner!" "Sir," she said, " It is the Enterprise cherry stoner."
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Cherry Stoners." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of Continental Army officers. Depicts the officers eating pitted cherries from a pan under the Enterprise cherry stoner. A female cook carrying a basket of cherries addresses them. Another basket of cherries lay on the floor. Also contains a view of the Mines Building designed by S. S. Beman. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Cherry Stoners, Japanned or Tinned. Our Cherry Stoners, Nos.1 and 2, work rapidly and efficiently. they may be easily adjusted by thumb-screws to adapt them to the different sizes of cherry stones; are well-made and equal to the best in the market. No. 12 Cherry Stoner will stone cherries with the least possible cutting or disfiguring of fruit. Every good housewife will appreciate this for preserving purposes. Prices: No. 1, Jappanned, $7.50 per doz. No. 2, Tinned, $9.00 " ". No. 12 [2 crossed out] " 12.00 " "., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts an "Enterprise" Cherry Stoner. Cherries fill the basin of the machine and a pan underneath it. Pits fall from the stoner into a cup., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.64 & 75]
In sixteen eighty two, you surely have heard how William Penn and honest treaty made. All good Indians mourn him still and remember his proclamation of good will to use the Enterprise bone, shell, and corn mill.
Title
In sixteen eighty two, you surely have heard how William Penn and honest treaty made. All good Indians mourn him still and remember his proclamation of good will to use the Enterprise bone, shell, and corn mill
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise bone, Shell and Corn Mills." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of William Penn's Treaty with the Indian Also contains a view of the Electrical Building designed by Van Brunt & Howe. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Bone, Shell and Corn mills. Two Styles. It is a well-known fact that Bone, Meal, Ground Shells, Cracked Corn, etc. are excellent for poultry. These mills are especially adapted to grinding Bones, Shells, Corn, Roots, Bark, Grain, Chicken Feed, etc. When it is considered that pure raw bone meal is one of the best fertilizers, they will soon pay for themselves for that purpose alone. The grinders are warranted as hard as and equal to hardened cast steel, and can be regulated to grind coarse or fine, by adjusting a thumb-screw near the centre of the fly-wheel. They are good general mills for farmers, poultrymen, etc., and for compactness, strength and durability we consider them unexcelled. Our No. 650 commends itself to those who wish to save space. It is intended to be screwed or fastened to a wall, post, etc. Capacity of these mills, about 1 1/4 bushels of corn per hour. these mills are not intended for grinding "green bones," but can be used for that purpose after the bones have been dried. Prices. No. 650...$7.50. No. 750,...$7.50., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a No. 750 Enterprise bone, shell, and corn mill., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.65 & 74]
Enterprise Congress-World's Fair.
Title
Enterprise Congress-World's Fair
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Meat Choppers." Contains an allegorical scene, including the patriotic figure of Uncle Sam and figures representing different nationalities. In the center, Uncle Sam turns the handle of an Enterprise meat chopper chopping meat attached to a table under which two pigs stand. A Scotsman attired in tartan kilt watches the chopper. Other international figures, including an Irishman, Englishman, and Japanese man surround the table. Lady Liberty and the American Eagle stand next to Uncle Sam. Also includes partially visible exposition buildings in the background. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Several lines of advertising text printed on verso. Text promotes the excellence of the "Enterprise Meat Choppers" in not tearing or grinding, but chopping the meat so devoid of "strings, sinew, fibers or gristle"; foods able to be chopped, including sausage meat, peppers, corn for fritters, coconut, and "Beef Tea for invalids"; the design of the plates; and prices of different models ranging from $2.00 to $15.00, including No. 42, a "Pork only" chops 5 lb. per minute., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts an "Enterprise" meat chopper clamped to a table. Ground meat falls onto a plate., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.66]
In eighteen fourteen, Scott, the Indian hero, made red hot work for the red men-yes and redder himself he cooled with Juleps, cold as zero iced by the famous Enterprise ice shredder.
Title
In eighteen fourteen, Scott, the Indian hero, made red hot work for the red men-yes and redder himself he cooled with Juleps, cold as zero iced by the famous Enterprise ice shredder
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Ice Shredder." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of Major General Winfield Scott following the Battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. Depicts Scott seated on a trunk and sipping a frosty julep through a straw as one of his soldier handles an Empire ice shredder on a cake of ice. Other soldiers stand guard behind him and in the background Native American lay on the ground and run. Also contains a view of the U.S.S. battleship Illinois. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Ice Shredder. Patented, 1893. For Shaving Ice coarse or Fine. Prices: No. 33 Tinned $7.20 per dozen. No. 34, Nickeled, $24.00 " ". The operation of our Shredder requires no explanation, being simply to draw the blade upon a piece of ice, the pressure applied producing fine or coarse pieces, as desired. To remove the finely cut ice from the cup, grasp the Shredder firmly in the right hand and strike it, inverted, upon the left, at the same time being careful to keep the lid closed. then scrape the ice into some convenient receptacle. It is not necessary to take the ice out of the refrigerator, as you may reach in and fill the cup from the side, end or top of a cake of ice without disturbing anything or wetting your hand. Its use will be appreciated for Fruits, Drinks, Oysters and clams on the half Shell, Olives, Celery, Radishes, Iced Tea, Sliced Tomatoes, etc., etc., and for many purposes in the Sick Room., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a cross-section of the ice shredder on a cake of ice., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.62 & 76]
"I found when a grocer's boy," Honest Abe said "Prosperity's line, if you'd cross it, give always good measure, save labor and use the self measuring, Enterprise faucet."
Title
"I found when a grocer's boy," Honest Abe said "Prosperity's line, if you'd cross it, give always good measure, save labor and use the self measuring, Enterprise faucet."
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Improved Patent Suction and Force Measuring Faucet." Contains a scene including a caricaturized depiction of Abraham Lincoln in a storeroom with large casks of molasses. Depicts Lincoln holding a sheet of paper in one hand and operating the Enterprise faucet on one of the casks to fill a large jug. Also contains a view of the Forestry building designed by Charles B. Atwood. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Contains several lines of advertising text printed on verso. Text promotes the correctness of the faucet to accurately draw one gallon in any season; it's efficiency and cleanliness; it's "warranted to measure according to United States Standard" advertised as "Eight (8) pounds, five and one-third (5 1/8) ounces of water"; and price of $3.00., Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a hand applying pressure to the handle of a faucet attached to a "Molasses" cask., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman., See also trade cards - Enterprise.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.63 & 69]
Manufactures & Liberal Arts Bl'd'g.
Title
Manufactures & Liberal Arts Bl'd'g
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Maine shoemaker E. A. Noble. Contains a view showing the exhibition's largest building built after the designs of George B. Post. Visitors walk the grounds and on an adjacent pier across from the "Grand Basin" on which several sail and steamboats travel. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492., Printed on verso: E. A. Noble, boots, Shoes, & rubbers, Repairing and Custom Work. Currier Block, Water Street, Hallowell, Maine., Contains promotional text devised as a poem on verso. Begins "He has Boots and Shoes, and Rubbers of gum,... and concludes "For E.A. Noble can fit them all, I've heard Tell, if she's Boston's wit, or Chicago's bell.", Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
[1893]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.81]
Transportation Building. 250 x 960 feet. Cost $280,000.
Title
Transportation Building. 250 x 960 feet. Cost $280,000
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising M&D Wrought Steel Ranges. Contains a view of the Transportation Building built after the designs of Adler & Sullivan and lower cornice vignettes showing a ship and a train. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492., Copyright by A. L[os?]se & Co., Illustration and advertising text printed on verso. Illustration depicts a Mason & Davis cooking range, including six burners. Text reads: M & D Wrought Steel Ranges for Coal, Wood or Gas. All Sizes and Styles. For Families, Restaurants and Hotels. Mason & Davis Co., 72 Lake St., Chicago, Ill., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1892
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.82]
In 1773 in Boston town was spilled the tea. These are not Indians that you see, but patriots fighting tyranny; they spilled the tea, then drank their fill of coffee ground in Enterprise mill.
Title
In 1773 in Boston town was spilled the tea. These are not Indians that you see, but patriots fighting tyranny; they spilled the tea, then drank their fill of coffee ground in Enterprise mill
Description
Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Coffee, Spice and Drug Mills." Contains an anachronistic, historical scene including a caricaturized depiction of Boston Tea Party demonstrators. Shows the men in feather head pieces using a huge Enterprise coffee mill and drinking cups and saucers of coffee. A banner reading "No Taxation Without Representation"waves above their heads." Also contains a view of the Fisheries Building. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866., Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Coffee, Spice and Drug Mills. 24 Sizes-$1.25 to $100.00. The excellence of our coffee Mills has been recognized for years. This does not deter us, however, from constantly trying to make them still better, and it will be our earnest endeavor to maintain their high order of superiority. For full information concerning sizes adapted to the store, household, etc., and prices, send for Catalogue., Printed on verso of P.2008.36.56: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A., Typeface on verso varies between prints., Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts a hand-operated coffee mill., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Michael Zinman.
Date
c1893
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.56 & 68]
The Apostle's Creed.
Title
The Apostle's Creed
Description
Caption title., Kneass published Manual of devotion for the Catholic blind in 1867., Printed in raised-letter Philadelphia Line type on blue paper; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 17.0 x 21.6 cm., In the Michael Zinman Collection of Printing for the Blind., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1867?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Zinman Blind 111999.O (Zinman)
The Lord's prayer.
Title
The Lord's prayer
Description
Caption title., At head of title is a type specimen., The New England Institution for the Education of the Blind opened in Boston in 1832; in 1839, the name changed to Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind., Printed in S.G. Howe's raised-letter Boston line type; printed area measures 24.9 x 20.1 cm., In the Michael Zinman Collection of Printing for the Blind., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[between 1832 and 1839]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Zinman Blind 17224.Q (Zinman)
Teachers' local institute.
Title
Teachers' local institute
Description
Signed: J. O. Knauss, County Superintendent and Chairman Ex. Committee., Printed area measures: 15.8 x 11.1 cm., Held at Seiberlingsville Church, Weissenberg Township, Lehigh County, on Saturday December 22nd, 1877., "Members will be at liberty to express their views in either the English or the German language.", Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1877.]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1877 Teachers' 106024.D (Roughwod)
Decoration!
Title
Decoration! Valley View, PA. Saturday, May 30th, 1885 : programme
Description
Ceremonies performed by the "members of W. C., No. 109, P.O.S. of A." and "Wm. Thompson Post, No. 174, G.A.R." Programme signed S. R. Yoder, Marshal ... by order of the committee., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1885.]
Location
sm # Am 1885 Decoration 15146.Q (Roughwood)
[Collection of samples of raised-letter line types for printing for the blind.]
Title
[Collection of samples of raised-letter line types for printing for the blind.]
Description
Collection title devised by cataloger., Contents: Coll. Zinman Blind: [1] Specimen of type. Medium type. This sample of Howe's Boston line type appeared in the Ninth annual report of the trustees of the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind (Boston 1841) -- [2] Card embossed with a geometric diagram, and the Lord's prayer. This appeared as a specimen in Address to the trustees of the New England Institution for the Education of the Blind (Boston 1833) -- [3] Of Greece & of Rome? raised-letter, all capitals, signed: W. Crafts -- [4] Poem in two verses by Anna McClintock, a blind poet, printed in raised letter on pink paper; first line: Art those weary burdened one? -- [5] Child's book, leaf 27; text is common to the moral lessons in spellers of the 1820s -- [6] New York point alphabet. Specimen printed in Boston line type and New York point; inscribed: Myra M. Cox PO address 624 Batavia -- [7] Students' magazine, Pennsylvania Institution for the instruction of the blind, v. 1 no. 1 (Jan. 3, 1838), leaf 3 --, Contents: #Coll. Zinman Blind: [8] The pilgrims progress, leaf 79, probably printed at the Perkins Institution before 1880 -- [9] New Jerusalem Church, leaves 141-142 -- [10] Proverbs chapter 6, leaves 980-981, probably printed at the Perkins Institution before 1880 -- [11] Visitation of prisoners, leaf 245 of the Book of common prayer, probably printed at the Perkins Institution before 1880 [12] David Copperfield, leaves 188 and 193, probably printed at the Perkins Institution before 1880 -- [13] Type specimen, [2] leaves., In the Michael Zinman Collection of Printing for the Blind., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1830-1900]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare TWO FOLDERS FOLDER 1 Coll. Zinman Blind 11865.F.1-7 (Zinman), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare TWO FOLDERS FOLDER 2 #Coll. Zinman Blind 11865.F.8-13 (Zinman)
Cornish & Co., new manufactory. High grade organs & pianos, Washington, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Title
Cornish & Co., new manufactory. High grade organs & pianos, Washington, New Jersey, U.S.A
Description
Pictorial envelope containing a bird's eye view showing the organ and piano manufactory complex. View includes street and pedestrian traffic, including two trains and several railcars. Also shows surrounding buildings. Cornish & Co. was established circa 1880 and operated until circa 1922., Title from printed return address., Addressed in manuscript to: Post Master [stamped] Birchrunville, Chester Co., Penn., Contains cancelled one-cent stamp printed in blue ink and depicting Benjamin Franklin in profile., Numeric calculations in pencil on verso., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1890]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.76]
Dausman Tobacco Company, St. Louis.
Title
Dausman Tobacco Company, St. Louis
Description
Pictorial envelope containing a trompe l'oeil vignette showing the head of a horse ripped through paper. The horse chews on a piece of wood. Henry Dausman operated a tobacco business as Dausman & Drummond 1873-1876 and Dausman & Drummond Tobacco Company circa 1876-circa 1879 and his retirement., Date inferred from name of firm., Addressed in manuscript to: D.T. Sample Jr., Washington, Pa., Contains ink-stamp postmark: Pittsburgh Jan 24, 7 PM and cancelled three-cent postage stamp printed in green ink and containing a profile portrait of George Washington., Printed below image: If not delivered in 10 days return to. Return To Johnson, Eagye, & Earl, Pittsburgh, Pa., Manuscript note on recto: Paid Mar 13, 1882., Accompanied by Johnson, Eagye, & Earl, wholesale grocers billhead completed in manuscript to D.T. Sample, Jr., dated January 23, 1882. Advertises "Special Brands of Tobacco," including "Horse Head." Charges listed include 2 boxes cheese, coffee, and cocoa for $29.41. "Paid Mar 13-82." [P.2011.20.77a], Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1878]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.77 & 77a]
Making ends meet.
Title
Making ends meet
Description
Trade card for the Philadelphia branch of the Singer Sewing Manufacturing Company containing a comic view showing a boy sewing the ends of two cat's tails together with a Singer sewing machine. Two other boys hold the horrified looking cats, while a dog sits near the machine. Singer Manufacturing Company relocated to 1202 Chestnut Street in 1882., Advertising text printed on verso: Principal Office of The Singer Manufacturing Company Removed to 1202 Chestnut Street. Genuine Singer Sewing Machines. At Low Prices For Cash., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler., For duplicate, see trade card - Singer [1975.F.865]
Date
[1882]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.59]
Emerson, Smith & Co., L'td., saw manufacturers. Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Penn'a.
Title
Emerson, Smith & Co., L'td., saw manufacturers. Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Penn'a
Description
Pictorial envelope containing a trademarked vignette showing the "Damascus Temper" sword. The Emerson firm, established in 1830 by James E. Emerson, was renamed Emerson, Smith & Co. in 1877. The company was reorganized as a limited partnership in 1884., Date printed on recto., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[1886]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.79]
American Hotel, S. M. Heulings proprietor, Chestnut Street bet. Fifth & Sixth, opposite Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Title
American Hotel, S. M. Heulings proprietor, Chestnut Street bet. Fifth & Sixth, opposite Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Description
Pictorial envelope advertising the American Hotel and containing a view of "Independence Hall, Directly Opposite the American Hotel" on the verso. Image also shows the Bailly statue of George Washington and pedestrian traffic, including couples on promenade and in conversation., Title from printed return address., Upper right corner removed., Contains ink-stamp postmark: Philadelphia Oct 3 8 AM., Addressed in manuscript to: Mr. Wm. Fulmer, Bloomsberry, New Jersey., Accompanied by illustrated letterhead completed in manuscript to Mr. Wm. Fulmer ("Dear Bro.") from A.M. Henkel, dated October 2, 1876 describing a wedding trip, including a visit to the Centennial Exhibition. Illustration duplicates illustration on corresponding envelope. [P.2011.10.69a], Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.69 & 69a]
May I. C. U. home?
Title
May I. C. U. home?
Description
Specimen to advertise sets of escort cards (i.e., acquaintance cards) containing a vignette surrounded by a decorative border. Vignette depicts two frogs, facing each other, and holding hands., Stamped on verso: 40 Escort Cards, 35 designs for 10 cts., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1870]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.62]
To make good butter use Kerr's "Acme," 'Kerr's "Unexcelled," or Kerr's "F.F." salt for sale by Wm. Auchenbach & Sons, Pottstown Pa.
Title
To make good butter use Kerr's "Acme," 'Kerr's "Unexcelled," or Kerr's "F.F." salt for sale by Wm. Auchenbach & Sons, Pottstown Pa
Description
Advertising blotter containg an image of the champion race horse "Sunol, 2.081/4, B. M., by Electioneer, Dam Waxanna, by General Benton." Sunol, foaled in 1886, was a champion three-year old., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1890]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.63]
Yohn's carriage manufactory, cor. Apple and Evans streets, Pottstown, Pa.
Title
Yohn's carriage manufactory, cor. Apple and Evans streets, Pottstown, Pa Established 1835. All the latest styles of carriages on hand or made to order. Repairing a specialty. Call and be convinced
Description
Trade card containing a vignette image of a surrey style carriage and an ornamental border., Border printed in blue and gold inks., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1875]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.66]
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company. Wilmington, Del. U.S.A. Manufacturers of explosives of every kind. Established 1802.
Title
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company. Wilmington, Del. U.S.A. Manufacturers of explosives of every kind. Established 1802
Description
Cut-out label containing a view of a gunboat. Also includes pictorial details depiciting cannons. The DuPont firm, the leading manufacturer of explosives in the United states through the 19th century, was the world's largest producer of explosives during World War I., REG. U.S. PAT. OFFICE. M. IND. RGTRDA. NUM. [8?]886. Nov. [12th?] 190[8?], Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1908]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Labels [P.2011.10.95]
Ask for Bell Bros. Co.'s sheep-lined coats and ulsters. Manufactured by Bell Bro's Co. Dubuque, Ia.
Title
Ask for Bell Bros. Co.'s sheep-lined coats and ulsters. Manufactured by Bell Bro's Co. Dubuque, Ia
Description
Pictorial envelope containing an image of a bearded man attired in a heavy, sheep lined coat, cap, and gloves. The man also holds a lit pipe. Bell Bros. Company was incorporated in 1888., Title from advertising text., Addressed in manuscript to: Flancy & Co., Argusville, N.D., Contains on recto: ink-stamp postmark: Dubuque, Iowa Jul 1, 1902 7 PM and cancelled two-cent oval stamp printed in red ink and depicting the profile of George Washington., Contains on verso: ink-stamp postmark Argusville, N. Dak, Jul 2, 1902., Date inferred from postmarks., Printed upper left corner: After 10 days, return to Bell Bros. company, Cor. Fourth & Locust Street, DUBUQUE, IOWA., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1902]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.71]
Biddle Hardware Co., Philadelphia.
Title
Biddle Hardware Co., Philadelphia
Description
Pictorial envelope containing a vignette depicting an anvil marked with the name of the hardware firm., Title from printed return address., Date inferred from ink-stamp postmark: Philadelphia Apr 21, [18]88, 6 30 PM., Contains cancelled oval two-cent stamp printed in green and containing a profile portrait of George Washington., Printed upper left corner: Please return if not delivered within 10 days., Addressed in manuscript to: Cleveland Stone Co., Cleveland, Ohio., Contains on verso: ink-stamp postmark: Cleveland, O., Apr 23, 1888, 4 AM., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler., Cleveland Stone Company was founded by George H. Worthington in 1886.
Date
[ca. 1888]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.72]
The Buick & Sherwood Mfg Co., manufacturers & dealers in sanitary specialties. Detroit, Mich.
Title
The Buick & Sherwood Mfg Co., manufacturers & dealers in sanitary specialties. Detroit, Mich
Description
Pictorial envelope containing a vignette bird's eye view showing the plumbing fixtures manufactory at "Cor. Champlain St. & Meldrum Ave."Street and pedestrian traffic, including a streetcar are visible in the foreground. Trains and surrounding cityscape are visible in the background. Buick & Sherwood was established circa 1884 with partners D.D. Buick and William Sherwood. The firm invented several plumbing innovations by the late 1880s and in 1899 was sold to Sanitary Manufacturing Company., Title from printed return address., Addressed in type to: Messrs. J.D. Johnson & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Date inferred from ink-stamped postmark: Detroit, MI., Aug 22, [18]95 6 PM., Contains cancelled oval two-cents stamp printed in green and containing a profile portrait of George Washington., Printed upper left corner: In 5 Days Return To., Contains on verso: ink-stamp postmark: received Philadelphia, PA, Aug 24, 1895 5AM., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1895]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.74]
E. Andrews, manufacturer of saws, patent hooks and stirrups, patent taks, patent spring steel wood-saw frames.
Title
E. Andrews, manufacturer of saws, patent hooks and stirrups, patent taks, patent spring steel wood-saw frames
Description
Envelope containing pictorial details depicting different styles of hooks, saws, and taks surrounding the advertising text. The Andrews manufactory founded in 1860 was reorganized as E. Andrews & Sons in 1882., Title from printed return address., Contains ink-stamp postmark: Williamsport, PA Decd 23 7 PM and cancelled three-cent stamp printed in green ink and depicting George Washington in profile., Date inferred from stamp., Addressed in manuscript to: Miss Herr Rieker & Co., Salona, Pa., Printed above title: If not called for in 10 days return., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1870]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.70]
Jno. Adams, general agent for the Parsons oil burner, Bradford, Pa.
Title
Jno. Adams, general agent for the Parsons oil burner, Bradford, Pa
Description
Pictorial envelope advertising the Parson Manufacturing Company containing a diagrammed image of an oil burner. Parts include a steam outlet; oil pipes and valves; oil trap; steam and water pipes; and a burner., Title from printed return address., Contains on recto: ink-stamp postmark: Carrol[?] Jun 24 and cancelled three-cents stamp printed in green ink and depicting George Washington in profile., Date inferred from stamp., Contains on verso: calculation in pencil and ink-stamp postmark: New York June 25 8 30 AM.., Addressed in manuscript to: Mr. Jacob Stover, Frenchtown, N.Y., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1873]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.67]
Allen & Needles, wholesale dealers in oil & guano. Agents for Kingsford & Sons starch. No. 41 South Water St. & No. 42 South Wharves, Philadelphia.
Title
Allen & Needles, wholesale dealers in oil & guano. Agents for Kingsford & Sons starch. No. 41 South Water St. & No. 42 South Wharves, Philadelphia
Description
Pictorial envelope containing an oval-shaped cameo stamp in upper left corner for the partnership established about 1861. Allen & Needles operated until the early 1870s., Title from cameo stamp., Contains on recto: ink-stamp postmark [illegible] PA Sep 8 and cancelled three-cents stamp printed in red ink and depicting George Washington., Addressed in manuscript to: R.J. Jackson, Lapidum, Harford Cy. Md., Numeric calculations in ink on verso., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.68]
Adams & Co's express. Eastern, Western, and Northern package express, for the conveyance of merchandise, specie, baggage, &c, &c, and insurance effected, whenever required on any package, to its full amount of value.
Title
Adams & Co's express. Eastern, Western, and Northern package express, for the conveyance of merchandise, specie, baggage, &c, &c, and insurance effected, whenever required on any package, to its full amount of value
Description
Bill of lading for the Philadelphia branch (est. circa 1843) of the rail express service company started by Alvin Adams of Boston in 1840. Contains vignette showing an "Adams & Co. Express" train crossing over a stone bridge under which a horse-drawn wagon travels. In the background, a ship sails and in the foreground, two men watch the train from a valley., Name of proprietors (Alvin Adams, W.B. Dinsmore, E. S. Sanford, E. S. Shoemaker) and office locations (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and Richmond) printed below and to side of image., Contains N.B. explicating that Adams & Co. are "alone responsible for the loss or injury of any article or property of any description entrusted to their care...", Completed in manuscript for J. S. Myers shipping one tin box to Wm. Gadsby, Washington, DC., dated March 17, 1852, signed: For the Proprietors, [D Nussing?]., Numeric calculations inscribed on verso., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler., Small section of bottom edge torn off.
Date
[ca. 1850]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.116]
Bo't of the Alford & Berkele Co. Manufacturers' agents & exporters guns, pistols, cutlery, plated ware, specialties in hardware, etc., etc. P.O. Box 2002. 77 Chambers Street.
Title
Bo't of the Alford & Berkele Co. Manufacturers' agents & exporters guns, pistols, cutlery, plated ware, specialties in hardware, etc., etc. P.O. Box 2002. 77 Chambers Street
Description
Billhead containing a collage of hardware store merchandise, including a "Beaver Falls" pocket knife, silverware, and handgun. Alford & Berkele, originally a tool and cuttlery manufactory operated under Alonzo Alford, was incorporated in 1883. The firm dissolved circa 1901., List of twenty-five "(Specialties.) Goods of the following Manufactures:" printed to left of image. Includes A.M. Booth, pocket knives; Tinker & Hall, Little Giant rat traps; and Edgecomb Novelty Co., Printed above and below image: No allowance for damage or deficiency unless claim to be established within 5 days after receipt of goods. Terms: [Net Cash] With Exchange on N.Y., subject to Sight Draft at Maturity., Completed in manuscript to Mr. Lewis J. Macy, Pulaski, N.Y. on July 16, 1889 for 1 set ideal reloading tools 38 W.C.F. #4, 2.50. 25 @ 10%: 1.70., Inscribed in pencil on recto: Express. Paid by P.O. note., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler., Small section of bottom edge torn off.
Date
[ca. 1883]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.117]
A. L. Gerhart & Co.'s commission & forwarding warehouse, No. 365 Market Street.
Title
A. L. Gerhart & Co.'s commission & forwarding warehouse, No. 365 Market Street
Description
Bill of lading for the Philadelphia shipping warehouse containing two vignette wood engravings. Images show a steam locomotive, and a horse-drawn canal boat., Completed in manuscript for Mr. Schrack shipping "1 bbl oil" to Brubacker & Co., dated September 22, 1846 and signed by A.L. Gerhart., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1840]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.118]
Bought of Artman, Dillinger & Co. Wholesale dealers in cotton yarns, carpet chain, carpets, ratting, wadding, tie, and wick yarns, oil cloths, window sh[ades], door mats, grain bags, cordage brushes, looking glasses, wood[en] [a]nd willow ware, &c. 104 No
Title
Bought of Artman, Dillinger & Co. Wholesale dealers in cotton yarns, carpet chain, carpets, ratting, wadding, tie, and wick yarns, oil cloths, window sh[ades], door mats, grain bags, cordage brushes, looking glasses, wood[en] [a]nd willow ware, &c. 104 North Third St., two doors above Arch E. R. Artman, C. H. Dillinger, M. A. Mory
Description
Billhead containing a vignette exterior view of the four-story storefront of Artman, Dillinger & Co. at 104 North Third Street. Signage adorns the facade of the building in which patrons enter and exit. Crates line the sidewalk and a horse-drawn wagon travels in the street., Completed in manuscript to Miss [?] [Parden?] 1426 South St. on December 10, 1870 for 1/2 [nursery?] chains 16.50: 8. 25., Inscribed in ink on recto: Recd payment Artman, Dillinger & Co., Printed to right of image: No Deduction Allowed, Unless Claimed Within Five Days from Receipt of Goods., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1870]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.119]
Cedar Hollow Lime Company. Depot 900 Jefferson Street.
Title
Cedar Hollow Lime Company. Depot 900 Jefferson Street
Description
Billhead containing a view of the lime-kilns captioned "Cedar Hollow. Chester County." Shows workers busy at work around the smoking kilns and flats of lime. Men labor in the quarry across from the kilns and haul lime by horse-drawn cart. The company established in 1855 was purchased by the Charles Warner Company in 1899., Completed in manuscript to Mr. Adam Waldner Bros. on June 29, 1885 for "1 Whole lime 19 1/2 Bus. Whole $1.00" -26 [cents]: $60., Manuscript note on recto: Augt 7/85 Received Payment, check by mail. Cedar Hollow Lime Co. Fm W.H. Laurie. Please accept our thanks!, Contains punched whole in center., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1880]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.128]
Reward of merit
Title
Reward of merit
Description
Contains vignette showing a scene with the theme of salvation, including a missionary. Ships approach a coastline on which a missionary and cross are encircled by converts attired in robes. Tribesmen watch from a cliff above., Presented to William W. Waln. By S. A. Fell., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1850]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Rewards of Merit [P.2011.10.150]
Bought of Breinig, Fronefield & Co. Druggists & chemists, no. 187 North 3rd Street. Wholesale dealers and importers of drugs, medicines, paints, dye stuffs, glass, perfumery &c.&c.
Title
Bought of Breinig, Fronefield & Co. Druggists & chemists, no. 187 North 3rd Street. Wholesale dealers and importers of drugs, medicines, paints, dye stuffs, glass, perfumery &c.&c
Description
Billhead for the drug firm established in 1848 by Dr. Charles Fronefield and Dr. Breinig. Contains vignette showing druggists' apparatus and supplies, including beakers, flasks, a scale, distiller, mortar and pestle, barrels, casks, and crates of oil of vitriol and glass., Completed in manuscript to Mr. J. S. Stetter on December 31, 1852 for "Roll Sulph" for $21.93., Manuscript note on recto: Dear Sir: There is a small bill standing against you since Nov./51. It was sent twice but the first time it got lost, which no one could justly say was our fault, but as it is somewhat hard for one to bear thy whole loss we are willing to lose 1/4; if it is satisfactory. When we send things to taverns as directed they pass out of our care entirely, we are only responsible for getting them there safely., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[1850]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.124]
Bought of J. E. Caldwell & Co. Jewelers. No. 902 Chestnut St.
Title
Bought of J. E. Caldwell & Co. Jewelers. No. 902 Chestnut St
Description
Billhead containing an image of a lion, standing upright and holding a key and scale, while balanced on a ball. The jewelry store, established circa 1839 as James E. Caldwell, was reorganized as J. E. Caldwell & Co. in 1848., Contains two-cents stamp printed in brown ink and containing a portrait of George Washington. Stamp overlayed with J.E. Caldwell stamp., Completed in manuscript to Barton Miller, Esq., Providence, R.I. on December 31, 1869 for $100 watch., Inscribed on recto: Paid J.E. Caldwell & Co., Manuscript note on verso: J. E. Caldwell 1869., Printed above image: Terms invariably cash., Date based on reorganization date of firm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[printed ca. 1850]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.126]
Thomas Borbidge, forwarding and commission merchant, no. 278 Market Street.
Title
Thomas Borbidge, forwarding and commission merchant, no. 278 Market Street
Description
Bill of lading for the Philadelphia merchant containing a view showing a locomotive hauling canal boats past two buildings in a scenic region., Completed in manuscript for C. Schrack for shipping 2 Kegs and 1 Box to Helfneck & Pepper, Chambersburg, dated December 6, 1849 and signed W. B. Smith., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[1849]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Receipts [P.2011.10.123]
H.W. Longfellow
Title
H.W. Longfellow
Description
Cigar box label containing a bust-length portrait of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow partially framed in garland., Trade Mark., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1890]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Labels [P.2011.10.111]

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