Tool
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal, cloth, leather, paper
Dimensions:
7 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.
Description:
A metal device with a red leather folding pad and a adjustment bar that turns to expand the device wider. The unit also expands in length and unfolds to exposed the pad. Function unknown, probably a craftsman's tool. With remnants of a cardboard box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3222
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing Needles
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.
Description:
A light blue box printed in white and black with a portrait of a woman in colonial dress holding a Bible next to the words "Puritan/ Brass Rustproof/ Dressmakers' Pins", and on the side, "1/2 LB. Puritan No. 16/ Dressmakers' Pins". Still full of pins.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3220
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
50956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musical instrument
Classification:
Date:
1915-1930
Medium:
Metal, paper, wood, cloth
Dimensions:
5 7/8 x 2 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
A black cloth covered wood box lined with red padded fabric containing one Hohner chromatic harmonica. The top of the box reads in white " 'Chromonica' (Chromatic Harmonica)/ The First and Only Harmonica/ Providing Sharps and Flats/ M. Hohner/ Made in Germany". The harmonica is engraved "The "Chromonica" (Chromatic Harmonica) Made By M. Hohner Germany" and on the reverse with the trade mark and several reproductions of award medals. The harmonica has ten holes and a lever on the side for producing sharp and flat notes. The chromatic harmonica was introduced in 1910 as the alternative to diatonic harmonicas. The chromatic harmonica allowed for a full chromatic scale through the use of a spring mechanism. The spring was attached to a slide which covered the diatonic set of reeds and exposed the chromatic reeds when pressed with the index finger. The external spring design shown on this harmonica was changed in 1930 to an internal spring. A label on th bottom of the box refers to an award received in 1915 at the San Francisco Exposition narrowing the production date of this item.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3221
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50955
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Liquor
Classification:
Date:
1950-1960
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 2 in.
Description:
A faded red plastic pen and notepad stand printed on the front in white "Seagram's/ Seven 7 Crown/ Blended Whiskey 86 Proof/ 65% Grain Neutral Spirits/ Seagram Distillers Co., N.Y." There are spaces for four pens or pencils and a slot for a notepad.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3219
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50954
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tin lid
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2 in.
Description:
This metal disk is embossed with a steer's head surrounded by the words "St. Louis Beef Canning Co." See also 2002.1.285, 2002.1.926
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3218
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
50953
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sample/ clothes
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Felt
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. diameter
Description:
A tiny bright green felt hat with an ivory colored ribbon for a hatband. Inside the hat is a yellow label printed in black "Lee/ Water Bloc". This was probably a sample for demonstrating a water resistance (waterproofing) chemical treatment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3217
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50952
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tag/ clothes
Classification:
Date:
1935
Medium:
Paper, felt, ribbon, metal
Dimensions:
3 x 3 x 1/8 in. diamond
Description:
Four discolored white cardboard tags with blue borders and metal grommets at the top strung with red ribbons. These tags have an applied black felt hat on the front surrounded by the words in red and blue "Knox Supreme Hats/ 1935/ Boy Scouts of America/ Mid-Fairfield Headquarters/ August 21-30/ Norwalk/ Conn.". On the reverse is an elaborate crest with a shield a flanked by eagles in blue above "Knox/ New York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3216
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
50951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tag/ clothes
Classification:
Date:
1935
Medium:
Paper, felt, ribbon, metal
Dimensions:
3 x 3 x 1/8 in. diamond
Description:
Two discolored white cardboard tags with blue borders and metal grommets at the top strung with red ribbons. These tags have an applied black felt hat on the front surrounded by the words in red and blue "Dobbs Deluxe Hats/ 1935/ Boy Scouts of America/ Mid-Fairfield Headquarters/ August 21-30/ Norwalk/ Conn.". On the reverse in a blue frame "Dobbs/ Fifth Avenue/ New York/ New York's Leading Hatters".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3215
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
50945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Travel
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A greenish brown leather trifold wallet or case for tickets or other travel documents. The inside is stamped in gold with a mountain goat encircled by the words "Great Northern" above "Route of the New/ Oriental Limited".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3110
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50944
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Travel
Classification:
Date:
1950-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/4 x 3 x 1/2 in.
Description:
A bright yellow waxed paper drinking cup printed on the front and back in red with a very sleek, modern, electric train engine and the words "Streamliner/ City of Las Vegas". Made for the Union Pacific Railroad's special Las Vegas express train by Dixie cup "Special for Alcoholic Beverages".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3109
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




















