Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.
Description:
This book plate stamp reads in reverse "B.C.L./ Ex-Libris", with the letters B and C nestled into the large letter L. This was Bella C. Landauer's personal monogram stamp used to mark her collections.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1524
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
48346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5 x 1 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This simple key has a cut out B in the center and a silver tag engraved with the name "G. J. Freedley".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1523
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48345
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tool
Classification:
Date:
1885
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
6 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This tool has flat tongs on one end for gripping and a locking mechanism to hold the end closed. It is engraved on one end "Pat. Apr. 28, 85". Use unknown- not a tea bag strainer-tea bags invented in 1908.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1522
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
48344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat Pin
Classification:
Date:
1904
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7 5/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This long hat pin has a small oval medallion on the top that is engraved with a map of the world in the center, and around the edge the words "Hammond Typewriter/ For All Nations And Tongues", and on the reverse "Typewriter Exhibit/ Madison Sq. Garden/ New York 1904".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1521
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
48343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knife
Classification:
Date:
1891
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.
Description:
This metal double edged souvenir knife is engraved on the blade on one side "Colo. Coal & Iron Co./ Steel", and on the reverse "Pueblo/ May 14, 1891". See also 2002.1.1655
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1520
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
48342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tongs
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
6 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This scallop shell embossed metal tongs is made of thinly silver plated base metal. It is engraved in the center "Huyler's", the New York cocoa and candy maker, and probably was used to serve sugar cubes or bon-bons. For an unfolded tongs see 2002.1.1518
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1519
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48341
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tongs
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
6 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This scallop shell embossed metal serving tool is made of thinly silver plated base metal and was meant to be folded into tongs. It is engraved in the center "Huyler's", the New York cocoa and candy maker, and probably was used to serve sugar cubes or bon-bons. See also 2002.1.1519 for a folded pair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1518
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letter Opener
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
9 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This gray metal letter opener has a figure eight handle that is embossed on the front "Smith & Caffrey/ Syracuse N.Y.", and on the reverse "Fine Grey Iron Castings".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1517
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Anti-temperance sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
11 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in.
Description:
Metal trade sign shaped like a hatchet or small axe with a woman's face carved out of the blade; embossed "All Nations Welcome But Carrie."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1516
Gallery Label:
Carrie Nation (1846-1911), a vocal and radical supporter of the temperance movement, was arrested at least thirty times for protesting liquor sales between 1900 and 1910. This sign probably hung in a bar or liquor store.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Handle/ tool
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
8 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
This silver colored metal handle or tool has a slot that keyed onto a shaft to operate as a crank or handle, as well as a tabs for prying and levering.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1515
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48337
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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