Thimble/ political
Classification:
Date:
1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a political campaign. Embossed "Coolidge and Dawes" with a star on a blue painted background, a reference to the presidential campaign of 1924 won by Calvin Coolidge and Charles Dawes. One of thirteen thimbles with political themes, 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.2991. 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:
2002.1.2980
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ political
Classification:
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a political campaign. Embossed "Landon & Knox" with a red painted background, a reference to the 1936 presidential bid by Alf Landon, who lost to FDR. One of thirteen thimbles with political themes, 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.2991. 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:
2002.1.2979
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50981
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco handbag
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper, plastic
Dimensions:
9 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. with 32 in. handle
Description:
A handbag hand made from the wrappers of Camel, Pall Mall and other cigarette brands folded and linked into diagonal zig-zag chains which were then woven together to form the bag and handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2869
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco premium
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Leatherette
Dimensions:
3 x 5 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A black faux leather wallet stamped in gold with a triangle around the letter "A" above the words "Merit Mark/ Insures Honest Cigar Values/ Cremo/ Compliments of / American Cigar Company".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2868
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50968
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco premuim
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Leatherette
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A black faux leather wallet stamped in gold in the center with a picture of a man in a top hat and tab collar smoking a cigar surrounded by the words "The Hoffman House Cigar/ Absolutely Unequaled/ 'Has Stood the Test for Years' ".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2867
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco premium
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Thread, paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A tiny paper envelope marked " 'For the Wives, Sweethearts, and Daughters of the Smokers.' ", containing a cross-stitch kit including cards of gray and purple thread, two mesh canvas cards printed with sewing guide colors and two pattern cards with directions for making and finishing the tiny cross-stitch samplers. The pattern cards read on the reverse "Cross-Stitch/ 'The Latest Craze'.../ Egyptienne Straight Cigarettes", with directions for sewing and ironing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2866
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco bag
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A small gray coarse woven draw string sack with a yellow collar at the top and printed on the front in black with a woman walking by a shoreline covered with foliage and the words "Seal of North Carolina/ Trade Mark/ Plug Cut/ Marburg Bros." On the reverse "Seal of North Carolina/ Plug Cut/ Purest & Best/ Marburg Bros./ Marburg Bros./ The American Tobacco Co./ Successor". Covered with tobacco tax stickers from 1902.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2865
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
50965
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco bag
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A small cotton draw string sack dyed yellow at the top and printed in green and red on the front "Maryland Club/ Original A. T. Co./ Mixture/ Maryland Club". On the reverse "Maryland Club Virginia and Perique Mixture/ Marburg Bros./ The American Tobacco Co./ Successor".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2864
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50964
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Personal item
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Leather, cloth
Dimensions:
3 7/8 x 3 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A small black leather wallet, slightly padded, with a cloth lining and a leather frame inside, probably for carrying and displaying calling cards or business cards. The front is stamped in gold "Hon. E. F. C. Young."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3224
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Personal item
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A brass name and address plate for a mail box, probably from a city apartment building. A paper card slips into the holder which has three slots for viewing the handwritten name, street and city. It reads "E.B. Child/ 601 E. 109/ New York". The plate has a slot at the top for attaching it to the wall or mail box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3223
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50958
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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