Decanter jug
Classification:
Date:
1909
Medium:
Glass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 41.9 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Glass decanter jug with silver overlay, broken in two pieces; broken at the naming of the facsimile of Robert Fulton's steamship "Clermont" in 1909; decanter jug has stopper with pointed finial, three-way pouring spout, strap handle, and elongated bulbous body; all with silver overlay with engraved floral decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Hudson River Day Line
Object Number:
1948.493ab
Marks:
engraved: on silver band around neck: "The liberty of the seas will/be the happiness of the earth"
scratched: into underside of glass base and stopper: "80"
Gallery Label:
This decanter jug was broken at the naming ceremony of the "Clermont," a facsimile of the steamship designed by Robert Fulton. The duplicate "Clermont" was launched July 10, 1909 at the Staten Island Shipbuilding Works for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. This jug was filled with water from an old well on the Livingston country seat, "Clermont," by Mrs. Alice Crary Sutcliffe, great-granddaughter of Robert Fulton.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
32644
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mineral fragments (10) and magnet in box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Iron ore, other metal, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 6.7 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Ten iron ore fragments of various size and a small magnet with wooden handle in rectangular sheet metal box (originally a container for blasting caps).
Object Number:
INV.4667a-m
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign sign
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 11 in. ( 16.5 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Metal sign from Wendell Willkie's 1940 presidential campaign; white semi-circular sign with a blue semi-circle in the center inscribed, "WILLKIE" with a star above; "* * THE HOPE OF OUR COUNTRY * *" printed in red above; four oval holes stamped out accross the base for attaching the sign.
Object Number:
INV.7389
Marks:
printed: across top: "* * THE HOPE OF OUR COUNTRY * *"
printed: center: "WILLKIE"
printed: at right base: "PAT. APPL. FOR"
printed: on reverse: "MANUFACTURED BY/ Monticello Mfg. Corp./ ELWOOD, INDIANA"
Gallery Label:
Wendell Willkie ran against FDR in the 1940 presidential campaign on the Republican ticket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
32496
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign necktie
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 50 1/2 x 3 in. ( 128.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
White necktie from the 1956 Republican National Convention; inscribed, "the republican national convention san fransisco 1956" in script in a spiral down the center of the tie; four elephants stacked on top of San Fransisco landmarks on the bottom half of the tie; printed in blue ink.
Object Number:
INV.7088
Marks:
printed: in script all over: "the republican national convention san fransisco 1956"
Gallery Label:
The 1956 Republican National Convention was held by the Republican Party of the United States at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, from August 20 to August 23, 1956. U.S. Senator William F. Knowland was temporary chairman and former speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin, Jr. served as permanent chairman. It renominated President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard M. Nixon as the party's candidates for the 1956 presidential election. On August 23, 1956, singer Nat King Cole spoke to those present at the Convention.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
32494
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign necktie
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 51 1/2 x 4 in. ( 130.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Blue silk necktie from Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 U.S. presidential campaign; white stripe toward the bottom with the "K" from "IKE" printed vertically in blue with the "I" and "E" printed in white on the blue; lined with white silk.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Francis Royce
Object Number:
1957.10b
Marks:
printed: center: "IKE"
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower ran on the republican ticket for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956, winning both times.
Provenance:
Royce, Francis
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
32492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necktie
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1932
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 44 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 113 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Maroon silk necktie printed all over with the inscription, "REPEAL/ 18TH AMENDMENT" in white overlapping rectangles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Russell Lynes
Object Number:
1972.7
Marks:
printed: all over: "REPEAL/ 18TH AMENDMENT"
Gallery Label:
The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect in 1920, making it illegal to manufacture, sell or transport all alcoholic beverages. In 1928, Alfred E. Smith became the first Presidential candidate to call for the repeal of Prohibition. He lost his bid but sparked a national movement for its repeal. Prohibition was repealed in 1933 with the Twenty-first amendment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1932
eMuseum Object ID:
32490
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Aztec calendar
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Earthenware, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 21 x 19 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Black painted, miniature, earthenware replica of the Aztec calendar; circular form with mask in low relief at center surrounded by concentric bands with zoological and architectural symbols; opposing masks in profile at lower edge above narrow tab extension.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alexander J. Wall
Object Number:
1942.475
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
32473
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necktie
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 48 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 123.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Pink silk necktie printed with a Cross of St. Andrew's or Confederate flag in red, white and blue; red white and blue "v" stripes along the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. H. Leab
Object Number:
1972.1b
Marks:
embroidered: on tag: "Exquisite / STYLED IN / THE SOUTH / by / MASHLER'S / HANDFINISHED TIES"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
32459
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign necktie
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 48 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 123.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Maroon printed campaign necktie from Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign with a white circle in the lower third of the tie with "I/K/E" printed vertically in block letters across the circle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. H. Leab
Object Number:
1972.1a
Marks:
printed: center: "I/ K/ E"
embroidered: on tag: "Exquisite/ STYLED IN/ THE SOUTH/ by/ MASHLER'S/ HANDFINISHED TIES"
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower ran on the republican ticket for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956, winning both times.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
32457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign necktie
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 118.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Maroon campaign necktie from the 1940 presidential campaign of Wendell Willkie; "W" embroidered repeatedly in white in a geometric running pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Gregory Moore Chorlian
Object Number:
1940.871
Marks:
embroidered: all over: "W"
Gallery Label:
Wendell Willkie ran against FDR in the 1940 presidential campaign on the Republican ticket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
32455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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