Transportation token

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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