Box/ jewelry
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
4 3/4 x 4 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
This jewelry box is covered in brown paper mottled to resemble burl wood and embossed with grape bunches, leaves and vines. An orange label on the lid reads in black "Ball, Black & Co./ Sign of the Golden Eagle/ Jewelers and Silversmiths/ 247 Broadway,/ opposite City Hall/ New York."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1541
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Puzzle
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
11 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A cardboard jigsaw puzzle with a detailed color diagram of an early steam powered fire engine with a driver in a blue uniform. The working sections of the steamer are exposed in this view and labeled, including the boiler, fire box , steam cylinder, balance wheel and various gauges, pipes and chambers. One piece is missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2074
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
49294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Certificate
Classification:
Date:
1918
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
8 x 5 1/2 in.
Description:
A yellowed paper certificate printed at the top with a eagle on a shield and the words "Metropolitan Canvass Committee/ Fourth Liberty Loan/ 1918/ This is to Certify that Irene Moses/ of Public School No. J.R.H.S/ Borough of Manhattan is a/ School Liberty Loan Ace/ having rendered conspicuous patriotic service during the Campaign/ for the Fourth Liberty Loan." with signatures of school officials and the Canvass Committee.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2073
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
49293
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match Holder
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Irregular: 6 x 3 x 3 1/4 in.
Description:
This black painted metal match dispenser was meant to be hung on a wall. It is printed on the front with a zig-zag frame in faded yellow the words "Compliments of / Farmers Savings Bank/ Open an Account Now./ None too small/ None too large/ Struble-Iowa"
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2072
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
49292
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Towel
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Cloth, metal
Dimensions:
25 x 15 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A white cotton hand towel with a gold metal grommet with a metal loop for hanging. The towel is machine embroidered in blue with a square symbol with diagonal bars and the word "Chemical", referring to the Chemical Bank.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2071
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tote Bag
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
16 x 15 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A natural cotton colored cloth tote bag with cloth handles printed on the front in dark green with a large "S" and the words "Singer Asset Finance/ Unlock your Money's Potential". 2002.1.2042
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2070
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49290
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Advertising token
Classification:
Date:
1925-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
This aluminum ring has a copper penny from 1925 mounted in the center and is embossed on the front with a horseshoe, four-leaf clover and the words "Keep Me And You Will Have Gook Luck". And on the reverse, "The Franklin Savings Bank/ Cor. 42nd St. and 8th Ave."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2069
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49288
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Advertising token
Classification:
Date:
1937-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
Advertising token; aluminum ring has a copper penny from 1937 mounted in the center and is embossed on the front with a horseshoe, four-leaf clover and the words "Keep Me And Never Go Broke". And on the reverse, "American Union Bank/ Broadway at 21st St./ New York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2068
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49287
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
Token with scalloped edges and a slot at the top for attaching to a ribbon. Embossed on the front with an eagle surmounting a globe with banners and the words "Saving A Little Means Lots With Us/ The America Land Co."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2067
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
49286
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal/ medallion
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A bronze colored metal coin embossed on the front with a domed, columned stone building surrounded by the words "Merchants Exchange". Embossed on the reverse, "New York Joint Stock Exchange Company/ No. 6 Tontine Building/ Wall Street".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2065
Gallery Label:
The Merchants Exchange building at 55 Wall Street was rebuilt between 1836-1842 after being destroyed during the Great Fire of 1835; in the 1850's the exchange failed and the building became the Custom's House until 1907, when it was converted to the Regent Hotel. The medal is pierced at the top for hanging.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
49285
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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