Auction 49, February Finale, February 26th
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 434
Melville Garden / Downer Landing Boston Harbor Ephemera Card
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Antique illustrated ephemera card promoting Melville Garden at Downer Landing, Boston Harbor, featuring period imagery of seaside recreation and steamboat travel. Includes timetables and fare information for the Hingham, Hull & Downer Landing Steamboat Company, advertising excursions, pavilion entertainment, and seasonal outings. A charming piece of late 19th–early 20th century Boston-area transportation and leisure history.
Dimensions: Approx. 5 x 3 in.
Condition: Age toning and light surface wear consistent with antique paper ephemera. Colors remain strong. Text and timetables legible.
Melville Garden, Downer Landing, Boston Harbor ephemera, steamboat timetable, Hingham Hull steamboat company, antique excursion card, Massachusetts coastal travel, Victorian leisure advertising, transportation collectible, seaside pavilion memorabilia
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