Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Paper, wood, glass, cloth
Dimensions:
31 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
An advertising sign in an ornate gold frame with molded leaves, flowers and fruit and the words "Welcome Soap". There is a printed picture of two women standing in a wooded garden and at the top the words "Mail us 25 'Welcome Soap' wrappers and get this picture/ Plain, and dress it to suit your taste". The women are dressed in real satin cloth dresses and hats, apparently added by the customer to create a uniquely crafted decoration. Formerly L38.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2167
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49792
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 20 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A gold, black and red tin trade sign. It is patterned to look like a scroll surrounded by radiating rays and reads "To Our Patrons,/ for Talking Pictures At Their Best, This Theatre is Equipped with The World's Standard/ Western Electric/ Sound System/ The Voice Of Action/ To Assure the Highest Possible Quality of Sound/ it is Regularly Serviced by/ Electrical Research Products, Inc./ The Management...". Landauer F48.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2166
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49791
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, glass, silk, metal
Dimensions:
19 1/2 x 20 x 3/4 in.
Description:
A framed sample of two woven silk ribbon labels that reproduce the signatures from the Declaration of Independence, decorated at the top with eagles with flags and shields. One commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Silk Label Manufacturing Company in 1925, and one marks the 200th birthday of George Washington in 1932. Also displayed are a ribbon with a portrait of Washington marked "1732-Bicentennial-1932" and another ribbon showing him mounted in battle with the caption "Put none but Americans on guard tonight". A business card that reads "American Silk Label Manufacturing Co./ Silk and cotton Woven Labels/ 1450 Broadway,/ Broadway Continental Building,/ New York" is included. Landauer F-40.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2165
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49790
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
23 7/8 x 17 7/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A lithographed tin trade sign printed with a color drawing of a man grinding pigments surrounded by paint cans and machinery while another man gestures toward a ray of light that reads "Acknowledged Standard". The sign reads "Masury's Pure Colors/ Ground in Linseed Oil/ New York-Chicago". Formerly Landauer F-49.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2164
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49789
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1950-1970
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/2 x 27 x 3/4 in. ( 49.5 x 68.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
A bright white plastic gas station sign with a blue border that reads "ESSO" in red. Landauer F39.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2163
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
49788
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Collar
Classification:
Date:
1866-1910
Medium:
Paper, cloth
Dimensions:
8 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/2 in.
Description:
This damaged dark green box contains several paper and cloth detachable collars. The side of the box reads "Raphael/ Reversible 16/ 14/ Linene/ Reversible Collar Co. Boston." Inside are ten size 14 paper collars marked "Raphael Reversible Linene". Also inside are three paper collars marked "Arrow The Guards/ Cluett, Peabody & Co." and one marked "Aratex/ Art 14/ Cluett, Peabody & Co.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2162
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49787
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Collar
Classification:
Date:
1866-1910
Medium:
Paper, wood, metal
Dimensions:
6 x 7 in. diameter
Description:
This large latching case is greenish-gold and printed all over with pale pink roses and leaves. The lid has a color print of a boy and girl in elaborate costumes dancing. Inside the case is a cylindrical form for holding disposible collars and cuffs and several collars and pairs of cuffs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2161
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49786
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Collar
Classification:
Date:
1866-1910
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 4 in. diameter
Description:
This dark red cardboard box holds removable collars. A paper label on the side reads in gold and black "Leader/ 11." Holds ten collars.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2160
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49785
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Collar
Classification:
Date:
1866-1910
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
This cardboard box held a removable collar.It is bright blue with gold starbursts on the top and sides. A paper label on the side reads in gold and red "12 1/2 Proof/ Cloth Face/ Jupiter/ Round Corner." The bottom Lists patent dates and reads "Manufactured by the Boston Star Collar Company, at 28 Arch Street. Boston/ Emerson Leland Co./ Agents".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2159
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ Collar
Classification:
Date:
1866-1910
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
4 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Description:
This dark gray-blue cardboard box holds removable cuffs. It is has a white paper label that reads in blue "Angelo/ Four Fold/ Linene/ Cuffs/ 10 1/2/ Reversible Collar Co., Boston, Mass./ Patentde June 8, 1880"
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2158
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49783
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




















