Diaphragm mimeograph
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1897
Medium:
Wood, metal, paper, cardboard, ink, sponge
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 17 x 13 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 43.2 x 33.7 cm )
Description:
Diaphragm mimeograph consisting of wooden box opening to reveal set of compartments, with diaphragm (consisting of frame, stencil, and printing-bed) stacked on top, also with sheet of paper mounted on cardboard printed with script and line drawing of woman's profile; in compartments, stand with metal attachments to hold roller (missing), roll of oiled papers, tube of ink in cardboard box, crumpled paper, round cardboard lid, and piece of sponge; lithographed panel and painted inscription (in red, gold, and green) on front, with printed papers attached to inside of lid (torn and stained with ink) and bottom of box; two metal hooks swing up to screws on front of lid, to fasten box.
Object Number:
INV.7894
Marks:
lithographed: on box lid, inside panel: "The EDISON MIMEOGRAPH/LIST OF PATENTS PERTAINING TO DUPLICATING MACHINES AND PROCESSES OWNED/JAN. [illeg.] 1897 BY A. B. DICK COMPANY, CHICAGO, U.S.[A.]/OTHER PATENTS PENDING/INVENTED BY/THOMAS A. EDISON. [list of
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
29203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Diaphragm mimeograph
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1902
Medium:
Wood, metal, slate, glass, paper, cardboard, ink, textile, sponge
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 15 in. ( 13.3 x 54 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Diaphragm mimeograph consisting of wooden box opening to reveal set of compartments, with diaphragm (consisting of frame, stencil, and printing-bed) and inking slate stacked on top; in compartments, roller (with wooden handle and other metal component) mounted on stand, one glass bottle partially filled with varnish, one glass bottle partially filled with liquid glue, two cardboard cylinders containing blotting paper and fabric, printed booklet, circular, 2 sheets of oiled paper, tube of ink in cardboard box, and piece of sponge; lithographed panels on lid and painted inscription (in red and gold) on front, with printed papers attached to inside of lid and bottom of box; two metal hooks swing up to screws on front of lid, to fasten box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Irvin and Miss Clara Irvin
Object Number:
1946.343
Marks:
lithographed: on box lid, within first panel: "THE/EDISON MIMEOGRAPH/ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND PATENTED BY/MR. THOMAS A. EDISON/MADE BY/A. B. DICK COMPANY, CHICAGO, U.S.A./N.B. THIS MACHINE IS SOLD BY THE A.B.DICK COMPANY WITH THE LICENSE RESTRICTION THAT I
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this diaphragm mimeograph was used by Richard Irvin & Co., New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
29198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Typewriter
Classification:
Date:
1895-1910
Medium:
Wood, metal, leather, paint
Dimensions:
with cover: 6 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. ( 16.5 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm ) without cover: 6 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. ( 15.9 x 34.3
Description:
Typewriter on wooden base with cover shaped to fit it; remains of leather handle, cover attached to bottom with latches.
Object Number:
INV.406ab
Marks:
painted: in gold on typewriter cover: "Blickensderfer"
stamped: on metal shield attached to typewriter: "BLICKENSDERFER/STAMFORD, CONN./U.S.A./7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
28713
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Time capsule chest
Classification:
Date:
1914
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 1/2 x 25 x 15 1/2 in. ( 44.4 x 63.5 x 39.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal chest functioning as time capsule; chest has lift-off top with decorative finial, faux "rope" handles at sides, and four ornate paw feet. Placques on front and rear of chest.
Credit Line:
Deposited by the Lower Wall Street Business Men's Association, 1914
Object Number:
INV.9152
Marks:
engraved: on plaque on front of chest: "-MAY 23RD 1914-/THE LOWER WALL STREET BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION/DEPOSITS THIS CHEST IN THE CUSTODY OF THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FOR THE INTEREST OF THE LOWER WALL STREET BUSINESS MEN OF 1974 -- THE TWO HUNDR
Gallery Label:
This time capsule was deposited at the New-York Historical Society in 1914 by the Lower Wall Street Business Men's Association, with the intention that it be opened in 1974, then sealed again until 2074. Never opened in 1974, the chest was unsealed at a ceremony held on October 8, 2014. A new time capsule, to be opened in 2114, was created and sealed at the same time. The contents placed in the chest in 1914 are available in the New-York Historical Society Library.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1914
eMuseum Object ID:
28659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sample case
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Wood, cardboard, varnish
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 29 x 25 in. ( 8.6 x 73.7 x 63.5 cm )
Description:
Large, flat carrying case with varnished cardboard sides stapled to wooden frame; possibly used for samples or as a portfolio.
Object Number:
Z.993
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper tag attached to handle: "O. M. PHIPPS / BOLD RULER / TRAVEL CASE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
28441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Eureka Sanitary Copying Cloth Bath
Classification:
Date:
1898-1910
Medium:
Iron, tin, concrete, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 11 1/2 x 16 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 29.2 x 42.2 cm )
Description:
Pressing or blotting device in painted tinned sheet iron tray; tinned sheet iron lid with handle at lower end and concrete panel lining inner surface lifts to reveal a similar concrete panel lining bottom of tray; painted gold with red, blue, and black lettering and details on front of lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Frances Irvin and Miss Clara Irvin
Object Number:
1946.344
Marks:
printed: on front of lid: "EUREKA / SANITARY / COPYING CLOTH BATH / PATENTED MAY 10, 1898 / NO. 603841 / U.S. PAT. MAY 10TH 1898 / CANADA PAT. JUNE 11TH 1898 / FRENCH PAT. MAY 10TH 1898 / BRITISH PAT. MAY 10TH 1898 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING / MFD BY / EUREK
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this device was used by Richard Irvin & Co. of New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
28241
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wells fargo strong box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 14 3/8 x 9 5/8 in. ( 36.8 x 36.5 x 24.4 cm )
Description:
Sheet iron strong box; flat lid with applied border with squares with beveled edges at corners, and keyhole at center within shallow horseshoe-shaped compartment (key is lodged in hole); each side with rectangular panel with laminated decoration consisting of two diamond-shaped layers superimposed on two rectangles with concave chamfered corners; "WELLS FARGO" painted in red on front, and oval cast iron handle hinge-mounted to each side; pedestal base with strip of molding surrounding top; interior painted red, with painted landscape on rectangular box-like projection on inside surface of lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Object Number:
1975.33
Marks:
painted: on front: "WELLS FARGO"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this strongbox was used for the transportation of bullion and coin.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
28168
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Safe
Classification:
Date:
1750-1775
Medium:
Iron, paint, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/4 x 21 3/4 x 20 3/8 in. ( 107.3 x 55.2 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular black-painted iron safe with three molded panels on each side with gilded decoration; with large handle on top shaped like an elongated ring and two smaller handles of similar shape at edge of door.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Leonard Nicoll
Object Number:
1949.268
Marks:
handwritten(?): on label affixed to inside of door: "This iron chest / was given by / William Alexander / (Lord Stirling) to his / cousin Gerard / Bancker who was / Treasurer of New York / State from 1778 to / 1798. / The chest contained / the money of Ne
Gallery Label:
According to information received from the donor, this safe was acquired by his ancestor Gerard Bancker (1740-1799) from William Alexander (Lord Stirling) in 1783. Bancker, who had been appointed Treasurer of the State of New York in 1778, used the safe until the end of his tenure in 1798. The safe then passed to his brother, Evert Bancker; then to Evert's son, Charles Nicoll Bancker; then to Charles's son, James Albert Bancker, a great-uncle of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
27950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Typewriter
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Wood, bakelite, oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 13 x 11 in. ( 17.1 x 33 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Typewriter with oak case.
Object Number:
INV.405ab
Marks:
engraved: on plaque: "Blickensderfer/Stamford, Conn./U.S.A./7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
27895
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Typewriter
Classification:
Date:
1895-1900
Medium:
Metal, oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 11 in. ( 15.9 x 34 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Typewriter with oak base and molded cover.
Object Number:
INV.248ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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