Bell from the ferryboat "Elizabeth"
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Brass, iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 1/2 x 26 x 26 in. ( 105.4 x 66 x 66 cm )
Description:
Cast brass ship's bell with black painted frame, mounted on wooden base; "ELIZABETH" inscribed on bell.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New Jersey Central Railroad, through the Steamship Historical Society
Object Number:
1947.411
Marks:
inscriptions: inscribed: Elizabeth
Gallery Label:
This bell comes from the ferryboat Elizabeth, which was built in 1904, the second of its name to ply the route between Elizabeth, New Jersey and New York City. The steamboat belonged to Communipaw Ferry, the oldest interstate ferry company in New York Harbor. The Elizabeth served for 34 years, retiring in 1938 due to the closing of the West 23rd Street Ferry. For further information, see object file.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
27949
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nameboard of the ferryboat "Elizabeth"
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/4 x 120 x 1 1/2 in. ( 40 x 304.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Long black painted wooden board with "ELIZABETH" carved in block capitals and painted with gold paint.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New Jersey Central Railroad, through the Steamship Historical Society
Object Number:
1947.410
Marks:
inscribed: "ELIZABETH"
Gallery Label:
This nameboard identified the ferryboat Elizabeth, built in 1904, the second of its name to ply the route between Elizabeth, New Jersey, and New York City. The steamboat belonged to Communipaw Ferry, the oldest interstate ferry company in New York Harbor. The Elizabeth served for 34 years, retiring in 1938 due to the closing of the West 23rd Street Ferry.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
27910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Taffrail log
Classification:
Date:
1892-1900
Medium:
Textile, brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 20 x 15 in. ( 24.1 x 50.8 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Log device consisting of meter, balance, propeller, and two brackets.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1939.394a-e
Marks:
printed: "NEGUS/TAFFRAIL LOG"
printed: "Patented 1892"
Gallery Label:
Taffrail logs were used to measure the daily mileage and speed of a ship.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27901
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolphin striker
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 59 x 10 1/2 x 5 in.
Description:
Turned wooden dolphin striker with metal hook at one end, collar with two eyes at other end, and pair of hooks near center.
Object Number:
1941.759
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27817
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Memorial plaque commemorating General Slocum disaster
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Marble, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/2 x 34 x 2 1/2 in. ( 108 x 86.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Gilded cast metal palm frond entwined in banner with low-relief inscriptions, mounted on white marble slab.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Zion-St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the Organization of the General Slocum Survivors, through Mr. Charles R. Sackman, president
Object Number:
1956.170
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this plaque was formerly attached to the wall of the narthex in old St. Mark's Church on East 6th St., which was attended by many of the people who died in the General Slocum Disaster. When the Church was sold to the Jewish Community Center in 1940, the plaque was removed and stored in St. Mark's new location until it was donated.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
27777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Naval gun
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 45 1/2 x 46 1/4 x 82 in. ( 115.6 x 117.5 x 208.3 cm )
Description:
Steel gun mounted on conical base.
Object Number:
X.237
Marks:
stamped: breech end of barrel: "NORDENFELDT/NO. 4125/1.65 MARK A/42"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this gun is believed to have come from the battleship "Brooklyn." The second "Brooklyn" was an armored steel cruiser launched at Philadelphia in 1895 and placed in service in December 1896. She served during the Spanish-American War in 1898, engaging in battle at Santiago. The ship was struck from the navy list in 1921 and sold on December 20 of that year.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
27729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chest
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Wood, iron, paint
Dimensions:
Chest: 10 1/2 x 24 x 14 in. (26.7 x 61 x 35.6 cm)
Description:
Rectangular wooden chest with flat lift top attached with H-shaped hinges, bail handle attached to hinge on each side of chest, hasp, and stencilled inscription on front of chest; inside, layer of brown paper covering plank construction at bottom; chain attached to top and body of chest.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Alfred van Santyoord Olcott, Former President of the Hudson River Day Line
Object Number:
1949.269
Marks:
stencilled: in black on front of chest: "MARY POWELL/NO 2"
written: in pencil on verso of paper tag attached to hasp: "EMPTY/Yonkers/OK 1948"; on reverse of paper tag: "YONKERS/OK 1948"
witten: in ink on torn paper tag attached to left handle: "Yonke/Ti
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this chest is a "ticket box" from the Hudson River Day Line steamboat Mary Powell.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
27327
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lock
Classification:
Date:
1919-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brass lock with keyhole, and holes for attaching to door; inscribed tag.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.805
Marks:
written: in pencil on tag: "Captain's Locker"; "West Keene"
molded: on lock: "RUSSWIN"; "42L21/ R"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records and a tag found with the object, this lock came from the steamship "West Keene." The record also states: "1919 UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD."
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
27242
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Savonarola Chair
Classification:
Date:
1800-1806
Medium:
Walnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. ( 64.1 x 59.7 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Folding walnut X-chair ("savonarola chair") made from numerous S-shaped cross pieces linked by dowels; flat seat composed of cross pieces; inscribed brass plaque affixed to seat.
Credit Line:
The Eugene H. Pool Collection of Captain James Lawrence
Object Number:
1943.435
Marks:
engraved: on plaque: "USED BY CAPT. LAWRENCE/ ON/ THE CHESAPEAKE"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chair was procured by Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813) while in the Mediterranean and used by him on the deck of the Chesapeake.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1806
eMuseum Object ID:
26707
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship's bell
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Brass, fiber
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 9 5/8 in. ( 30.5 x 24.4 cm )
Description:
Brass bell from a naval vessel, with "U.S.N." inscribed on side.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1939.194
Marks:
etched: on side: "U.S.N."
relief: inside top of bell: "THE E.W. VANDUZEN CO / CINCINNATI, O."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
25407
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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