Wrapper/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1990-2000
Medium:
Plastic, foil
Dimensions:
5 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.
Description:
This blue, beige, pink and orange wrapper has a drawing of a beach with an umbrella and reads "Harry's Original Hampton Recipe Potato Chips/ Made With Peanut Oil/ No Cholesterol/ Hard Crunch", the reverse describes the product and lists the maker "Harry's Original Hampton Recipe Potato Chips/ P.O. Box 292/ East Hampton, New York, 11937".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.983
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wrapper/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1988
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
14 x 9 1/2 in.
Description:
This brown and multicolor wrapper reads "Beefsteak New Hearty Wheat Bread/ Win A trip to This Year's Super Bowl". The reverse has the details and mailing instructions for the contest and inside is an unopened instant winner game piece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.984
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1988
eMuseum Object ID:
49005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wrapper/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Irregular 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. folded
Description:
This blue wrapper with multicolor prints of palm trees, food and boats and reads "Golden Imperial Shrimp/ Jumbo Size/ Packed in Miami Fla. by Imperial Frosted Seafoods, Inc."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.982
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
49004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Telephone Directory/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This red and blue "Number Please" home telephone directory advertises "Compare/ Ward's Tip-Top Bread/ For Texture, Taste, Flavor", with a picture of a telephone operator and a loaf of bread.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.981
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1473, 2002.1.1474
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1475
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1473, 2002.1.1475
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1474
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1474, 2002.1.1475
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1473
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1902-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has blue and red printing on the front that reads "Anti-Stick/ The Only Perfect Starch Improver/ Anti-Stick gives a snow-white and lasting finish. No lifting of irons to wax when Anti-Stick is used./ It imparts a sweet fragrance to the clothes." The back has directions for use and the maker "Reliable Household Specialties Manufacturing Co./ East End Ave., New York Established 1902".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1472
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This blue and beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of a maid standing by an ironing board holding a smooth stiff shirt. The front reads "Electric Lustre Starch/ Requires No Cooking/ Manufactured by the/ Electric Lustre Starch Co./ 26 Central Street/ Boston , Mass. U.S.A. The top reads "Free Sample/ Try It. It is a Revelation to Housekeepers." On the sides are directions for use and the reverse has medals of award. One of three- see also 2002.1.1469, 2002.1.1470
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1471
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This blue and beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of a maid standing by an ironing board holding a smooth stiff shirt. The front reads "Electric Lustre Starch/ Requires No Cooking/ Manufactured by the/ Electric Lustre Starch Co./ 26 Central Street/ Boston , Mass. U.S.A. The top reads "Free Sample/ Try It. It is a Revelation to Housekeepers." On the sides are directions for use and the reverse has medals of award. One of three- see also 2002.1.1469, 2002.1.1471
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1470
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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