Powder Box
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.
Description:
This square cardboard box has a printed design and ribbon on the lid. It is completely wrapped in its original cellophane and reads "Luxor Extra Fine Complexion Powder/ Beaute du Teint/ Armour and Company/ Chicago".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.442
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder Box
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
This rectangular cardboard box is covered in blue paper printed with a black grain pattern to resemble leather. A gold seal on the top reads "Lady Mary/ Vivaudou/ Paris New York". The powder inside is unopened.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.441
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder Box
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.
Description:
This square cardboard box has a drawing of pussywillows on the lid and black stripes on the side. In blue and gold the lids reads "Tetlow's Pussywillow Powder/ Henry Tetlow Co., Philadelphia". Complete inside, powder unopened, instructions and advertising insert still inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.440
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
String Holder
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, laquer
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
This black laquered wooden canister has silver paint applied to the outside to create a silhouette pattern of branches, cherubs with bows, a dog, and a heron on the base with a man giving flowers to a woman on the lid. The metal rimmed hole in the lid indicates that it was used as a string or yarn dispenser.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.439
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cosmetic Jar
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
3 x 2 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
This wooden cup and stand, shaped a bit like an egg cup, held shaving soap. The paper label on the top reads "Handy Shaving Soap/ D.S. Brown & Co./ Makers/ New York" and on the bottom "David S. Brown & Co./...unrivaled reputation among the Barbers of the United States for their/ Shaving Soap.. makes thick creamy lather...will not dry or smart the face".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.438
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beer bottle
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Glass, metal , ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
This pale aqua green bottle has a crown top with a Lightning stopper with a rusted metal bail. On the front two triangles are embossed with the words "Obermeyer & Liebmann/ New York City" and the monogram OL in the center of the triangles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.295
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ashtray
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3 1/2; height: 1 3/8 in.
Description:
This white ceramic ashtray has a blue anchor in the center and on the sides a stylized eagle crest with a cross and crown and the words "Lloyd Sabaudo" around the sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.294
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
47575
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ashtray Box
Classification:
Date:
1937
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Description:
This dark red and cream colored box held a metal ashtray advertising General Motors Cars. It is printed with the words "GM/ Waldorf Show 1937" on the front and on the rear "Designed and Produced by/ Ternstedt Division/ General Motors Corp." See ashtrays 2002.1.293a ans 2002.1.292.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.293b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
47574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ashtray
Classification:
Date:
1937
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4 in., height: 1/2 in.
Description:
This copper colored metal ashtray has a relief in the center of the front of a 1930's car with large fenders and a long grill and the words "General Motors". Surrounding the image are the words "Who Serves Progress/ Serves America". From the GM Waldorf Show of 1937. See also 2002.1.293b for original box and 2002.1.292 for an identical item.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.293a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
47573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ashtray
Classification:
Date:
1937
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4 in., height: 1/2 in.
Description:
This copper colored metal ashtray has a relief in the center of the front of a 1930's car with large fenders and a long grill and the words "General Motors". Surruonding the image are the words "Who Serves Progress/ Serves America". From the GM Waldorf Show of 1937. See also 2002.1.293a and b for an identical item still in original box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.292
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
47572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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