Collar or cuff stud
Classification:
Date:
1896-1920
Medium:
Celluloid, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/2 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
A green collar of cuff stud printed in gold with a shield around a red letter "A" encircled by the words "The AdLake/ The Adams And Westlake Co./ Chicago". One of an extensive collection of bicycle themed buttons, studs, stick pins and pendants, 2002.1.3948 through 2002.1.4038
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3984
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
52550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar or cuff stud
Classification:
Date:
1896-1920
Medium:
Celluloid, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/2 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
A red collar of cuff stud printed in beige Crimson Rims". One of an extensive collection of bicycle themed buttons, studs, stick pins and pendants, 2002.1.3948 through 2002.1.4038
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3983
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
52549
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Temperance token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Token, embossed on one side with a man drinking from a bucket by an old wooden well encircled by "How Sweet From The Green Mossy Brim To Receive It/ As Poised On The Curb/ It Inclined To My Lips". On the reverse, in the center, "Temperance Leads To Health Wealth Happiness And Long Life, A.W.R./ Pledged To Use No Intoxicating Drink As A Beverage". Pierced at the top for hanging as a pendant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4434
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
52548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Commemorative token
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Commemorative token, embossed on one side with a man's portrait encircled by the words "2nd President U.S.A./ 1797-1801/ John Adams". On the reverse the words "Son Of Liberty/ Colossus Of Independence. Minister to England. Vice President Two Terms. Created U.S. Navy On Account Of European War Cloud. First President To Occupy White House".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4433
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
52547
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign token
Classification:
Date:
1853
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Campaign token, embossed on one side with man's portrait encircled by the words "1850/ 13th President U.S.A./ 1853/ Millard Fillmore". On the reverse the words "The American Louis Phillippe/ Famous as a Tariff Advocate. Congressman. Vice President. Became President upon Taylor's Death. Passed Fugitive Slave Bill."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4432
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
52546
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum token, embossed on one side with crowned King encircled by the words "Rex/ King of Carnival/ Monarch of Merriment". On the reverse a blank crest, an empty shield flanked by crossed sceptors and draped in cloth encircled by "Pro Bono Publico/ New Orleans/ Mardi Gras", with an artist's palette and a mask.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4431
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
52545
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Barnum's Museum token
Classification:
Date:
1862
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
Barnum's Museum white metal token; obverse with image of Barnum's Museum in New York with legend "New York/ P.T. Barnum/ Proprietor"; reverse with portrait of Barnum inside a laurel wreath flanked by flags, over text: "This immense establishment/ contains 500,000 curiosities,/ including birds, beasts, insects,/ fossils, minerals, marine specimens,/ Indian implements, suits of armour,/ statuary, coins, medals,/ choice paintings, rare engravings,/ grand cosmorama, aerial garden/ and lecture room, in which rich,/ diversified and talented/ entertainments are given,/ unsurpassed in the World./ Admission To The Whole, Only 25 Cents".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4430
Gallery Label:
Barnum's American Museum opened in 1841 and exhibited both inanimate and animate oddities, including humans such as giants, dwarves, albinos as well as physical performers including acrobats and contortionists. This New York City museum first burned down in 1865, only to be rebuilt and burn again in 1868, after which Barnum opened his famous travelling circus.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
52544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Commemorative token
Classification:
Date:
1919
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
Commemorative token with a scalloped edge, embossed on one side with the Connecticut State seal featuring the state's official Coat of Arms, a shield with three grape vines over a banner in Latin "Qui Transtulit Sustinet¿ encircled by the words "Centennial Connecticut General Assembly/ Hartford May 7, 1919."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4429
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1919
eMuseum Object ID:
52543
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
1890-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
A silver and copper colored metal pinback badge, embossed on one side with an eagle perched over a circular shield with the New York State seal featuring the state's official Coat of Arms encircled by the words "The Great Seal of the State of New York". The Coat of Arms is crested by an American eagle, wings outstretched standing upon a globe showing the North Atlantic Ocean. The female figures of Liberty and Justice stand over a scroll that proclaims "Excelsior", or "Ever Upward", and flank a scene of two ships on a river, with the sun rising above the mountains.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4428
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
52542
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign token
Classification:
Date:
1890
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
Campaign token, embossed on one side with William McKinley's (1843-1901) portrait encircled by "McKinley/ Our Next Governor", and on the reverse ""McKinley's Tin Bill Will Keep Yearly $30,000,000 in America, And Employ 20,000 More People". McKinley began his political career as an Ohio Congressional representative during the late 1870's and was instrumental in passing The McKinley Tariff Act of 1890, which raised taxes on imports to a record high and supported trade agreements with Latin-American countries. After the failure to win his eight Congressional term in 1890, McKinley was elected Governor of Ohio in 1891. He improved the state's canals, roads, and public institutions, and established a state board to settle labor disputes. This souvenir probably comes from the campaign for his first term as Ohio governor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4427
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
52541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


















