Paperweight
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in.
Description:
This milk glass paperweight is shaped like a mantel clock. The front has a clock face with Roman numerals highlighted in gold with the handpainted words, also in gold, "Roma/ Restaurant/ 6th Ave., N.Y.". The glass has raised decoration on all sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.575
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
47435
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Paperweight
Classification:
Date:
1919
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
4 1/4 x 2 x 1 in.
Description:
This gray metal paperweight is shaped like a charging lion. The base is embossed "M. C. Richard's Studio/ Newark, N.J./ Modern Ballroom Dancing". A copyright on the base indicates that it was made after 1919.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.574
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1919
eMuseum Object ID:
47434
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1926
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
17 x 9 x 3 1/4 in.
Description:
This wooden cigar box is stamped in black on the top and sides "Santaella's Blunts". On the top it also reads "Made in Tampa, Fla./ Expressly For/ Exchange Buffet Cigar Stands". Inside side reads "A. Santaella Y Ca., Tampa Fla./ Makers". Revenue Tax stamp on top indicate a 1926 sale date.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.573
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1926
eMuseum Object ID:
47433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Photographic Plate
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
9 x 12 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This photographic plate has a view of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Manhattan side with the surrounding buildings and signs visible. The era appears to be between 1900 and 1940 as trolley cars run across its span.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.571
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
47432
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Can
Classification:
Date:
1910-40
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Description:
This bright yellow and red can held one gallon of Mazola Oil. The front reads "Mazola/ Salad Oil/ From/ Corn/ Excellent for Cooking/ MF'D. By Corn Products Refining Co. / at Argo, Illinois and New York, N.Y.". The back has recipes and instructions for frying and baking.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.572
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47431
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printer's Plate
Classification:
Date:
1920-35
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
9 x 12 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This printer's plate is made of copper. This plate has an image of a large classically designed building marked New York Stock Exchange, with 1920's cars visible in in the street.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.570
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47430
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Paperweight
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900-1930
Medium:
metal, celluloid
Dimensions:
2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny turtle paperweight is made of greenish-gray colored metal with a clip on celluloid top that reads "The Place/ to eat Fish/ Bernsteins/ Fish Grotto/ 123 Powell St./ 6 Sacramento St./ San Francisco Cal.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.411
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47429
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match Holder
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Irregular: 9 x 2 x 4 3/4 in.
Description:
This dark metal match holder has two mules face to face carrying baskets that hold the matches. In between the mules is a sign embossed "When Shall/ We Three/ Meet Again". The match striker is below one mule.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.410
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47428
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match Holder
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Irregular: 4 x 3 x 5 1/8 in.
Description:
This light gold-colored mechanical metal match dispenser was meant to be hung on a wall or stand on its base. Matches are released by a small spring loaded lever. It is decorated with embossed designs and on the front "First/ National/ Bank/ St. /Johnsbury/ VT" and "MATCHES". On the back is "Pats. Oct 19, 1897/ May 11 1897/ Dec 28 1897". The match striker is on the front where the matches dispense.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.409
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
47427
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match Holder
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Irregular: 6 1/4 x 4 x 1 3/4 in.
Description:
This bronze colored metal match dispenser was meant to be hung on a wall. It is decorated with embossed stars and diamonds and the words "C. Parker/ Pat./ Sept. 14. 1869/ May 3 1870". The match striker is on the front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.408
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
47426
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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