Electric foot warmer
Classification:
Date:
1915-1940
Medium:
Iron, porcelain, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 10 x 9 in. ( 10.2 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Electric foot warmer painted black, wedge-shaped with grate decorated with pierced foliate motifs, and scalloped sides (of base); grate covers the warming mechanism and electrical cord extends from a circular white porcelain washer directly above metal label.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walden I. Monte
Object Number:
1957.79
Marks:
engraved: metal label on back: "SIMPLEX QUALITY/T: 18 75V [100 over 125A] 86"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
26943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Edison's Anti-Explosion Compound in original box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Anti-explosion compound for coal oil lamps, lanterns, and stoves; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper affixed to sides.
Object Number:
Z.848
Marks:
printed paper label: "Edison's Anti-Explosion Compound. / Preventing explosion of Coal Oil Lamps, Lanterns and Stoves. Destroying 80 per cent of offensive odor when the / lights are turned low. Also preventing chimneys from breaking by effects of the he
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
26677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 6 x 3 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 15.2 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Semi-circular treenware butter mold carved with a half-flower; cylindrical handle extends from lamp.
Object Number:
INV.1023
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
26629
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Polishing powder in original box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Polishing powder for metal cutlery; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper label affixed to lid and paper seal affixed to side.
Object Number:
Z.847
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to lid: "Eldorado Volcanic [above shield of the state of California] / Polishing Powder. / For Cleaning Table Cutlery, &c., the Best / and Cheapest article ever used. / Directions,--For cleaning table cutlery, use a cork / and
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
26507
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Eldorado polishing powder in original box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Polishing powder for metal cutlery; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper label affixed to lid and paper seal affixed to side.
Object Number:
Z.846
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to lid: "Eldorado Volcanic [above shield of the state of California] / Polishing Powder. / For Cleaning Table Cutlery, &c., the Best / and Cheapest article ever used. / Directions,--For cleaning table cutlery, use a cork / and
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
26506
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Picture frame
Classification:
Date:
1868-1890
Medium:
Plastic, glass, textile, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 9.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown molded plastic standing picture frame with indented sides and stepped arch at center top with ribbon festoons below; metal ring and metal wire stand attached to back.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Captain Samuel Loveland
Object Number:
1868.11a
Marks:
relief: on reverse: "PATENTED 1868." and "DIATITE DEC 15"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
26495
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Picture frame
Classification:
Date:
1868-1890
Medium:
Plastic, glass, textile, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 9.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown molded plastic picture frame with indented sides and stepped arch at center top with ribbon festoons below; metal ring and metal wire stand attached to back.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Captain Samuel Loveland
Object Number:
1868.11b
Marks:
relief: on reverse: "PATENTED 1868" and "DIATITE DEC 15"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
26492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Anti-explosion compound in original box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
overall: 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.
Description:
Anti-explosion compound for coal oil lamps, lanterns, and stoves; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper affixed to sides.
Object Number:
Z.850
Marks:
printed paper label: "Edison's Anti-Explosion Compound. / Preventing explosion of Coal Oil Lamps, Lanterns and Stoves. Destroying 80 per cent of offensive odor when the / lights are turned low. Also preventing chimneys from breaking by effects of the he
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
26425
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Barrel lid
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. ( 4.8 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Flat, circular wooden barrel lid with rectangular piece of board nailed across center to serve as handle.
Object Number:
Z.772
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
26349
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Anti-explosion compound in original box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Anti-explosion compound for coal oil lamps, lanterns, and stoves; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper affixed to sides.
Object Number:
Z.849
Marks:
printed paper label: "Edison's Anti-Explosion Compound. / Preventing explosion of Coal Oil Lamps, Lanterns and Stoves. Destroying 80 per cent of offensive odor when the / lights are turned low. Also preventing chimneys from breaking by effects of the he
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
26158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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