Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Wood, graphite, metal
Dimensions:
6 3/4 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
This white pencil is printed in red and blue "Herbert A. Goldberg/ Handbags/ 15 East 32nd Street/ New York City 16, N.Y./MUrry Hill 6-7150".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1056
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
48418
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Invitation
Classification:
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in.; 2 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. open
Description:
This tiny black and white striped box contains a folded invitation to see new fashions from Paris at "Ferle Heller 2 East 46 St.-New York". Text: More than the small Geishas who are dancing on the moon/ More than the serious and childish Javenese with their gold finger nails and dreaming eyes/ More than the Bayaderie with her Wonderful grace/ more the the Houris from Persia/ More than all lovely women in the world are/ the Parisiens this season in their beautiful hats and dresses. Ferle Heller is hurrying back from Paris with the last word in hats and dresses. Do come in and see them after February eight."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1055
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48417
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Napkin
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
5 x 5 in.
Description:
This white paper napkin is printed in black "Armani".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1054
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
48416
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button Hook
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small metal wand has a loop on one end to aid in buttoning clothes or shoes. It is embossed "Johnson & Conde/ Clothiers" on one side and on the other "Ballston Spa, N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1053
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48415
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruler
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
6 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small metal ruler is gold colored with black highlighting that reads "Weissfeld Bros./ Mfs. and Largest Distributors of Uniforms/ In The World/ For Fifteen Years It Has Been A Rule Of Our House To Please You".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1052
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48414
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruler
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
6 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small wooden ruler is impressed in black "Jacob S. Jarkow/ High Grade Dress Pleating/ 7 West 20th Street Near 5th Avenue/ Tel. "Chelsea" 9853 New York."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1051
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48413
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
9 1/2 x 6 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This black clutch purse has metal decorations on the front and the letter "M". Inside is a label with the NRA blue eagle on it that reads "Manufactured under Ladies' Handbag Code Authority".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1050
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
48412
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ jewelry
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny blue box is printed on the lid in black "L. Roberts/ Diamonds, Watches & Fine Jewelry/ 121 Broadway, Fort Edward, N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1540
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
48411
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ jewelry
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny white box has light green trim . A square label on the lid reads in blue and black "Adams & Co./ Jewelers/ 825 Broadway."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1539
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
48410
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box/ watch
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.
Description:
This white box is printed on the lid in black "Jewelry Department/ Stern Bros./ West Twenty-third Street,/ New York."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1538
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
48409
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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