Tobacco Tin
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
"Roly Poly" tobacco tin in the shape of a rotund man, with lithographed red jacket, white vest and checked trousers on the base and on the cap a balding man's head with the 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 item 2002.1.479 and 2002.1.2258
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.478
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:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47733
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Description:
This pitcher or ewer has raised leaves and acorns around the pouring spout and handle highlighted in gold. Gold flourishes and floral patterns decorate the main body of the pitcher and on the front a color drawing of a red brick hotel on a city street and the words "Mc Donough House, G.W. Dart, Proprietor" and on the back in gold "Presented by A. R. Lamb/ Howard Hotel, N.Y.". On the bottom "J.M. Shaw, China Decorator & Importer, 70 Chatham St., N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.477
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47732
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sachet
Classification:
Date:
1900
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
4 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small evelope has a green honeycomb pattern with a dark green ribbon printed on it as if it was tied. On the front in gold "Lazell/ Jockey Club/ Sachet" on the back " Lazell, Dalley & Co/ Manufacturing Perfumers/ New York". Has a tax stamp dated 1900 for 1/4 cent on back. See also 2002.1.1449, Z.1949a-d
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.476
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
47731
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sachet
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small evelope is green with purple violets and a gold frame with a "HJ" monogram at the top. Inside the frame, the words "Wood Violet/ Sachet/ Hanson-Jenks Company/ New York." See also 2002.1.474
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.475
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47730
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sachet
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small envelope is green with purple violets and a gold frame with a "HJ" monogram at the top. Inside the frame, the words "Wood Violet/ Sachet/ Hanson-Jenks Company/ New York." See also 2002.1.475
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.474
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Booklet
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This small booklet has a faded orange cover which reads "The Perfumed/ Russian Baths/ in Gibson's Building/ Corner/ Broadway and 13th St.,/ New York". Inside are rules and hours for bathing and descriptions of the health and beauty values of steam baths including press reviews and articles favoring Russian Baths.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.473
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving mug
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
This white mug with gold trim and blue sides has the typical handle and flared lip of a shaving mug. In the center it has a painted colored scene of a laborer operating a steam engine with a huge flywheel and in gold the name "S. Spitzer".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.325
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47727
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving mug
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
This white mug with gold trim has the typical handle and flared lip of a shaving mug. In the center it has a painted colored scene of a a worker operating a telegraph surrounded by gold flourishes and at the bottom in gold the initials "G.F.X.U.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.324
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47726
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug/Shaving
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
This white mug with gold trim and blue sides has the typical handle and flared lip of a shaving mug. In the center it has a painted color scene of a laborer pushing a cart loaded with sacks and in gold the name "Antonio Apuzzo".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.323
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving mug
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
This white mug with gold trim has the typical handle and flared lip of a shaving mug. It has a painted colored scene of a steam locomotive engine with trees labeled "B. of R.R.T." and in gold the name "C. A. Robb."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.322
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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