Coin

Date: 
1943
Medium: 
Paper, copper
Dimensions: 
3 x 5 x 1/8 in.
Description: 
An index card with a 1943 British Canadian one cent coin applied to the front, next to a rubbing of the reverse of the coin. The card is handwritten "Canada/ 1943/ One Cent./ (Initials "KG" On Reverse.)/ Rubbing Of Reverse./ F.L. Jackson/ 1-11-48".
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3257
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1943
eMuseum Object ID: 
51188
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cigarette holder

Date: 
1890-1920
Medium: 
Paper, bamboo, foil
Dimensions: 
5 1/8 x 1/2 in. widest diameter
Description: 
A paper and bamboo cigarette or cigarillo holders, with copper colored foil and a mesh opening for cooling the smoke. The paper ends are printed in bright colors with flying birds. A red paper band around the center is printed in gold "Dept."
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3256
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
51187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cigarette holder

Date: 
1890-1920
Medium: 
Paper, bamboo, foil
Dimensions: 
5 1/8 x 1/2 in. widest diameter
Description: 
A paper and bamboo cigarette or cigarillo holders, with copper colored foil and a mesh opening for cooling the smoke. The paper ends are printed in browns and rust with many dog faces on a pale blue background. A red paper band around the center is printed in gold "Dept."
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3255
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
51186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Travel

Date: 
1940-1960
Medium: 
Paper
Dimensions: 
9 x 3 3/4 in.
Description: 
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. A bright yellow paper trifold leaflet that offers car rental in Britain to BOAC passengers. It reads in part, "Fly to Europe By BOAC/ and then Drive Thro' Britain/ The Victor Britain/ Rent-A-Car System". Inside are instructions and prices for car rentals and a list of sights to visit. See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3122
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1960
eMuseum Object ID: 
51185
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Travel

Date: 
1940-1960
Medium: 
Paper
Dimensions: 
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Description: 
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. A paper postcard printed with an image of a four engine prop plane cruising above the clouds marked "B.O.A.C. Stratcruiser Speedbird". The reverse reads "B.O.A.C. Strato cruiser aircraft powered by 4 Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major engines. Cruising speed 325 m.p.h. Designed and built by the Boeing Airplane Company." See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3121
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1960
eMuseum Object ID: 
51182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Information kit

Date: 
1940-1960
Medium: 
Paper
Dimensions: 
6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.
Description: 
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. A paper card printed in black, orange, yellow and white with people drinking cocktails, different shaped glasses and grapes and the words "Coronet/ Tourist Services/ Bar Service", followed by a list of liquors, cocktails and cigarette brands available and their prices in U.S. cents and old British shillings. The reverse lists other items available in black including amenities such as electric razors, newspapers, children's games, pens, cologne, sewing and medical kits, and candy; and souvenirs including powder compacts, scarves and cigarette cases. See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3120
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1960
eMuseum Object ID: 
51181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Travel

Date: 
1940-1960
Medium: 
Paper
Dimensions: 
3 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.
Description: 
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. A paper postcard and menu with a color print of a landscape marked "The Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa", next to the words "Coronet/ Tourist Class/ Menu/ Compote of Fruit/ Grilled Bacon with/ Chipolata Sausage/ Freshly Fried Egg/ Crescents or Soft Rolls/ Butter-Preserves/ Tea-Coffee/ BOAC Takes Good Care Of You". See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3118
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1960
eMuseum Object ID: 
51180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Travel

Date: 
1940-1960
Medium: 
Paper
Dimensions: 
3 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.
Description: 
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. A paper card with a print of a BOAC timetable on the side next to the words in blue " Timetables/ The current B.O.A.C. timetable is available in the leaflet rack, as is also the 'Bon Voyage' booklet, postcards and other items of interest Please help yourself- or ask the Steward". See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3117
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1960
eMuseum Object ID: 
51177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Thimble/ food

Date: 
1900-1940
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description: 
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a food product or supplier. Embossed "Northfield Evaporated Milk" with a star. One of twelve thimbles from food products or manufacturers, 2002.1.3008 through 2002.1.3019. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3016
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1940
eMuseum Object ID: 
51176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Thimble/ food

Date: 
1900-1940
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description: 
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a food product or supplier. Embossed "Ask For Milcoa Margarine" with two stars on a red painted background. One of twelve thimbles from food products or manufacturers, 2002.1.3008 through 2002.1.3019. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number: 
2002.1.3015
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1940
eMuseum Object ID: 
51175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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