Blodgett, Brothers & Co., No. 52 [and 63] Kilby Street, Boston, undated

Description

This card shows the business includes automatic fire alarm apparatus, electric gass lighting, automatic burners, general electric and telephone supplies and annunciators, batteries, and bells. The front of the card shows a detailed line drawing of the interior of a home with large staircase. The card was printed with the address of 52 Kilby Street and later stamped with the number 63 over the 52.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertisements
business (commercial function)
electricians
engineers
lighting devices
gas (material)
batteries (electrical)
telephone systems
trade cards (advertising)

Physical Descrption

5.75 x 3 inches, with an illustration of a house interior

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.01.035.01.01.007

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 2023

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

trade cards (advertising)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

ephemera / trade cards / electricians / general / folder 1

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