Tobacco tin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1912
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7 x 5 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
"Roly Poly" tobacco tin in the shape of a rotund African American woman, with lithographed printing of a red kerchief and white with red polka dots dress on the base and on the cap a white head cloth around a smiling face smoking a pipe. On the back is an advertisment for "Mayo's Cut Plug" tobacco. The bottom reads "This 'Brownie' tin comes in different designs/ Get a Collection/ This brand of tobacco has been before the public for/ a great number of years-in quality it stands unsurpassed." See similar items 2002.1.478 and .479.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2258
Gallery Label:
The American Tobacco Company issued a set of six "Roly Poly" tobacco tins in 1912. Named for their bulbous shape, each tin depicted a common stereotype of the era: Mammy, Singing Waiter, Satisfied Customer, Dutchman, Scotland Yard, and Storekeeper. Four different brands of tobacco were distributed in these tins: Mayo's, Dixie Queen, Red Indian, and U.S. Marine, with each tin holding approximately a pound of tobacco.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1917
eMuseum Object ID:
49189
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beer Supply
Classification:
Date:
1906-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
4 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.
Description:
A brown paper packet containing hops and yeast for brewing beer. The front is printed in black "Home Brewed English Ale" with instructions for adding the malt to ten gallons of water, starting the yeast and adding the hops. The side has a yellow paper label that reads "Superior Hops/ From Dole Brothers/ Boston, U.S.A."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2257
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49188
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
5 1/4 x 3 in. diameter
Description:
A clear glass drinking glass printed on two sides in white "Enjoy Coca-Cola".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2256
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tin/ food
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
5 1/2 x 4 in. diameter
Description:
A blue coffee tin with a drawing of a cup turned over with a single drop coming from the lip and the words "Electra-Perk/ Fresh Lock Packet Inside/ Good To The Last Drop/ Maxwell House Coffee"; on the reverse are directions for preparation. With a yellow plastic lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2255
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tin/ food
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 5 in. diameter
Description:
A blue coffee tin with a drawing of a cup turned over with a single drop coming from the lip and the words "Good To The Last Drop/ Maxwell House Coffee/ General foods Corporation/ New York 17, New York"; on the side directions for preparation.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2254
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
49185
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tin/ food
Classification:
Date:
1960-1980
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 5 in. diameter
Description:
A blue coffee tin with a drawing of a cup turned over with a single drop coming from the lip and the words "Good To The Last Drop/ Maxwell House Coffee/ Drip Grind"; on the side directions for preparation.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2253
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
49184
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
1990-2000
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
7/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
A bronze colored metal pin with highlighted with green enamel. It reads in raised lettering "EAB/ There's a reason people bank here." Green enamel fills the letters EAB.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2053
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49183
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calendar
Classification:
Date:
1908-1919
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
3/4 x 3 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
A brass colored metal calendar for the years 1908-1919. A knob on the top turns a dial allowing the days to be adjusted for different months and years. The top is engraved and highlighted in black "Hanover Safe Deposit Company/ New York". The reverse has directions for setting the dial and accounting for leap years.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2052
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1919
eMuseum Object ID:
49182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wallet
Classification:
Date:
1958
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A brown plastic wallet like holder that may have been for a bank book. It is textured to look like snake skin or alligator and is printed in the inside in gold "50th Anniversary/ 1908-1958/ Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan Association/ 6708 Belair Road/ Baltimore 6, Maryland". Inside are pockets for papers and a pencil holder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2051
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1958
eMuseum Object ID:
49181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bank book
Classification:
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Paper, leather
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 3 x 1 in.
Description:
A black leather bound bank book stamped in gold on the front with and eagle and shield and the words "The Bank of America/ New York/ Established 1812". Inside are checks and deposit slips marked "National City Bank Of New York/ Washington Square Branch", with the pre-printed date of "193_" which indicates it was printed primarily for the years 1930-1939.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2050
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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