Transportation token
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A silver colored metal token pierced in the center to form a letter "H" and embossed on both sides with a spiraling decoration. On one side "The Roland Park Homeland Company", and on the reverse "One Fare Homeland-Guilford". This transit token was from the north Baltimore region that includes the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington, Homeland, Guilford, Roland Park, Tuscany-Canterbury, Oakenshawe and Charles Village.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3160
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Transportation token
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5/8 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A silver colored metal token pierced in the center to form a letter "W" and embossed on both sides with a spiraling decoration. On one side "Capital Transit Co.", and on the reverse "One Fare In The Dist. of Col./ 3". This transit token was from Washington, D.C.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3138
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1833-1990
Medium:
Wood, paper, metal
Dimensions:
12 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This wood strip has is sheathed in a slightly abrasive metal sleeve for the honing and sharpening of razors. The black cardboard case has a white label that reads in black "E.M. Pomeroy's Patent Metallic Hone and Elastic Razor Strap..." with instructions for care and use of the strop.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2419
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
50650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal, wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in.
Description:
This metal strip has a slightly abrasive surface for the honing and sharpening of razors and has a black wood handle. The red cardboard case has a black label that reads in gold "Flexible Razor Strop./ Patented April 28, 1889./ Manufactured by J.R. Torrey & Co., Worcester, Mass./ The Elasticity of this Strop is obtained by a highly tempered Steel Plate, running through its center....".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2418
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1907-1930
Medium:
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
6 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This dark red cardboard case holds a folding razor. The case is stamped in gold "The Pathfinder/ Hollow Ground Razor/ Price $3.00 each". Inside is a folding metal razor with a black plastic or Bakelite handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2417
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
50648
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving Supply
Classification:
Date:
1950-1990
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
3 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.
Description:
This beige plastic dispenser once held razor blades and is embossed "Gillette/ 10 Blue Blades/ Dispenser".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2416
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
50647
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cosmetic Jar
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 4 in. diameter
Description:
This ceramic cosmetic jar has a black central print of Independence Hall in Phildelphia with people walking in the street and the words "Worsley's Saponaceous Shaving Compound/ Philadelphia."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2415
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
50646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Candy
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny white box is shaped and opens like a book. The front cover is gray and the sides finely striped to represent pages. The cover reads "American Edition/ Jefferson/ Life Sketches/ Andrew J. Hope/ New York/ 1896". Inside once held a tablet of chocolate and still holds a folded paper insert, attached to the side, that has a brief biography and anecdotes about the famous American on the cover. The reverse reads "Hope Fine Chocolates/ Fifty Cents a Pound/ delivered free in U.S./ only store/ 41 Nassau St./ New York City". One of a set of six- 2002.1.2409 through 2002.1.2414
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2414
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
50645
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box / Candy
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny white box is shaped and opens like a book. The front cover is faded orange and the sides finely striped to represent pages. The cover reads "American Edition/ Lincoln/ Life Sketches/ Andrew J. Hope/ New York/ 1896". Inside once held a tablet of chocolate and still holds a folded paper insert, attached to the side, that has a brief biography and anecdotes about the famous American on the cover. The reverse reads "Hope Fine Chocolates/ Fifty Cents a Pound/ delivered free in U.S./ only store/ 41 Nassau St./ New York City". One of a set of six- 2002.1.2409 through 2002.1.2414
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2413
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
50644
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Candy
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny white box is shaped and opens like a book. The front cover is faded red and the sides finely striped to represent pages. The cover reads "American Edition/ Washington/ Life Sketches/ Andrew J. Hope/ New York/ 1896". Inside once held a tablet of chocolate and still holds a folded paper insert, attached to the side, that has a brief biography and anecdotes about the famous American on the cover. The reverse reads "Hope Fine Chocolates/ Fifty Cents a Pound/ delivered free in U.S./ only store/ 41 Nassau St./ New York City". One of a set of six- 2002.1.2409 through 2002.1.2414
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2412
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
50643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.



















