Diaphragm mimeograph
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Wood, metal, slate, glass, ink, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 52.1 x 13.3 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, glass varnish bottle in rough wooden box, and two ink-stained rags; 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.
Object Number:
INV.7895
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
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
27832
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Copying machine
Classification:
Date:
1850-1910
Medium:
Mahogany, wood, textile, glass, brass, paint, gilding
Dimensions:
closed: 6 x 17 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 43.8 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Copying machine in case; mahogany case with brass hinges and mounts, with inset handles on either side, small inset handle above keyhole, and green felt on base; case fitted with compartments for copying apparatus on one side, and compartments for containing paper, pens, etc on other side, inside of lid folds out to writing surface painted green; copying apparatus consists of press, double pasteboard with several sheets of paper in between, glass bottle blown in a three-part mold with cork, metal (possibly nickel) cap in rectangular metal case (with gilt decoration), wetting and drying books, and booklet with directions; other compartments hold pieces of wood for pens; key in case.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Francis C. Dale
Object Number:
1950.88
Marks:
printed: on cover of booklet included in case: "DIRECTIONS/FOR/USING/THE/Patent Portable/COPY MACHINES./INVENTED & MADE/BY/James Watt and Company,/OF/SOHO,/NEAR/BIRMINGHAM."
printed: on first page of booklet included in case: "ADVERTISEMENT./The bulk and
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
27585
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Safe
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 45 x 30 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. ( 114.3 x 77.5 x 57.2 cm )
Description:
Iron safe; black-painted wrought iron rectangular case covered overall with iron straps and bosses, on four wheels; iron door with loop handle opens to reveal green tin-lined interior with pair of wooden battens to support a shelf.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Courtney
Object Number:
1947.8
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this safe originally belonged to Abraham Lincoln.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
27009
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Adding machine
Classification:
Date:
1901-1910
Medium:
Metal, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 11 x 14 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 27.9 x 36.2 cm )
Description:
Ten-key adding machine in black enameled metal casing; windows in front and side.
Object Number:
INV.926
Marks:
stamped: on metal plate on top of machine: "No 15096 / STANDARD ADDING MACHINE Co / St Louis Mo U.S.A. / PATENTED / MAR. 3RD 1891 / MAR. 27TH 1894 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING"
printed: on front of machine: "Standard / Model E"
printed: in oval cartouche on
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
21813
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Letter scale
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 12.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Letter scale made of sheet brass; undulating teardrop shape with circular dial with stamped inscriptions; needle with stamped decoration, including the silhouetted head of a man in an oval frame; hinged ring and hook attached to narrow end.
Object Number:
INV.504
Marks:
stamped: on obverse: "THE FAMILY LETTER SCALE / W & K. MF'G CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
21807
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Letter scale in box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Mixed metal letter scale with steel ring on top from which a piece of sheet metal with an arched top with stamped calibrations (0-12 ounces) is suspended; a needle with openwork design, a clip for holding material to be weighed, and a pendulum weight are attached at a central point at the base of the sheet metal.
Object Number:
INV.11908
Marks:
stamped: at center of obverse: "N. B. / DÉPOSÉ"
printed document: found with object: "M.--No. 26. / INLAND LETTERS / AND / PARCELS. / RATES OF POSTAGE. / . . . / GENERAL POST OFFICE, / May, 1886. / Printed for H. M. Stationery Office, by W. P. GRIF[F]I
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12740
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Badge on document framed under glass:...Sperry Gyroscope Co.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, cardboard, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 21.6 x 14 cm )
Description:
Metal badge with pin backing; circular wreath with central letter "E"; striped red, white and blue banner on either side of wreath. Framed above a printed card reading: "With the Compliments of / Sperry Gyroscope Company..."
Object Number:
INV.5374
Marks:
printed: on card: "With the Compliments of/Sperry Gyroscope Company/in response to your recent request/Publicity Department/Manhattan Bridge Plaza/Brooklyn, New York"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
10095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Advertising/Landauer paperweight
Classification:
Date:
1885-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass paperweight; rectangular with rounded corners; "JAMES WILLIAMSON & CO.," business address, and image of a pig with "IRON" inscribed on side printed on top of base panel and visible through top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1939.401
Marks:
printed: on top of base panel: "JAMES WILLIAMSON & CO. / SCOTCH / IRON [within outline of pig] / AMERICAN / 63 Wall Street, New York."
printed: on edge of base panel: ". . . BARNES & ABRAMS CO., SYRACUSE, N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
1741
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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