Friction fire patrol wagon

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900-1925
Medium: 
Tin plate, wood, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 x 3 1/2 x 11 in. (20.3 x 8.9 x 27.9 cm)
Description: 
Tin plate and wood friction "Fire Patrol" wagon; painted red with yellow striping; painted driver; unrelated prisoner passenger.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number: 
2007.18.1.6
Gallery Label: 
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance: 
Purchased from Hillman-Gemini Antiques, NYC.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1925
eMuseum Object ID: 
62639
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Motorized contractor's truck

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1905-1920
Medium: 
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 x 9 in. (16.5 x 7.6 x 22.9 cm)
Description: 
Red enamelled truck embossed "CONTRACTOR'S" on side; three tilting dumpsters, steel wheels painted silver with yellow hubs.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number: 
2007.18.1.4
Gallery Label: 
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance: 
Purchased from Toys in the Attic, 1990.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
62637
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

One-horse sleigh

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/4 x 4 x 15 in. (15.9 x 10.2 x 38.1 cm)
Description: 
Cast iron sleigh painted blue with gold highlights; galloping black horse with gold yoke and trappings being driven by a woman in gold with flesh-colored face.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number: 
2007.18.1.3
Gallery Label: 
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance: 
Purchased in 1998 from Gemini Antiques, Bridgehampton, NY.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1910
eMuseum Object ID: 
62636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

REO coupe

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1931
Medium: 
Iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 9 in. (8.9 x 8.3 x 22.9 cm)
Description: 
Cast iron REO coupe; rumble seat marked "REO"; nickel-plated grill and driver, dual side mount iron spares; wheels with red spokes; painted yellow with red highlighting; black chassis and bumpers.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number: 
2007.18.1.2
Gallery Label: 
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Provenance: 
Purchased in 1998 from Gemini Antiques, Bridgehampton, NY.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1936
eMuseum Object ID: 
62635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Passenger rail car

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1880
Medium: 
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 x 13 x 3 in. (10.2 x 33 x 7.6 cm)
Description: 
Cast iron eight wheel passenger rail car with "NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER" embossed above windows; no floor or seats.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Object Number: 
2007.18.1.1
Gallery Label: 
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005) and was displayed in his office at 720 Fifth Avenue.
Provenance: 
Purchased from Grey's Antiques, London.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1885
eMuseum Object ID: 
62634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uncle Tom's Cabin [card game with box and 20 cards]

Collections: 
Classification: 
Date: 
1852
Dimensions: 
box: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 in., cards: 3 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.
Description: 
20 game cards; printed & illustrated green glossy paper labels mounted on upper and lower sides of cloth covered paper box; title & publisher within illustration on upper, directions within ornamental border on underside.
Credit Line: 
New-York Historical Society Library
Object Number: 
LIB.YC.1852.Uncle
Date Begin: 
1852
Date End: 
1852
eMuseum Object ID: 
60091
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Jack Banning's Putt-Pins

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1950-1960
Medium: 
Cardboard, wood, felt
Dimensions: 
box: 1 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm )
Description: 
Game consisting of 10 wooden bowling pins in cardboard cutout; felt putting mat labeled with places for pins; scorecard pad: (a.1) box top (a.2) box bottom (a.3) cardboard insert with directions (b.1-10) bowling pins (c) felt pad for pins placement (d) score pad
Credit Line: 
Gift of Leslie & Judith Schreyer and Gabrielle Shrem
Object Number: 
2006.8a-d
Gallery Label: 
Jack Banning's Putt-Pins, "the popular new indoor Golf-Bowling game," combines two popular sports of the 1950s. Players set up the small wooden bowling pins on a felt putting mat using the pin setting rack and knock down the pins using their own putter and golf ball. A scorekeeping pad with rules is provided with the game.
Date Begin: 
1950
Date End: 
1960
eMuseum Object ID: 
59540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Stash

Classification: 
Date: 
1992
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper, plastic
Dimensions: 
Open (board): 28 × 22 5/16 in. (71.1 × 56.6 cm) Part (tube): 4 1/4 × 24 1/2 in. (10.8 × 62.2 cm)
Description: 
"Stash," "THE ADULT DRUG GAME," contained in large cardboard tube wrapped at center with paper depicting color photographs of game board and playing pieces and listing of pieces contained in package as well as list of what else one will find including "Corrupt Cops!," "Rock Concerts!," "Singles Bars!," "False Bottom / Suitcases!," "Loan Sharks!," "Psycho Wards!," "Funny Money!," "And enough / "drugs" to keep / the CIA in business / for years!*"; It is also noted that "Any resemblance to actual / drugs or intelligence agencies / is purely coincidental!" and states that "In other words / STASH includes / everything you need / for a few hours / of legal fun." Laminated color game board with monopoly-style color coded squares around perimeter bearing various drug names as well as "road blocks," which include those outlined on the outside of the box; Center of board depicts the five boroughs of New York City, color coded and broken up by neighborhood. Other game materials include one each of red, yellow, green, white and blue plastic playing pieces, three white dice, one red die, six white plastic chips numbered one through six, three yellow cards, twelve pink cards and forty-two blue cards with various play commands, 24 yellow hundred dollar bills, 12 green five hundred dollar bills and 24 blue one thousand dollar bills and 28 color coded drug cards coordinating with those around game board and forty "borough" cards with different neighborhood names. "STASH by Lord Catfish" 16 page rule pamphlet with text stamped in red "Vito's Optional Rules In Red / 'Just because dey / didn't ax me don't mean / I ain't got no opinion.'" and two copies of corresponding "CHARTS & TABLES" sheet with "QUAGMIRE'S OWN MIRACLE PLAYING GUIDE" on reverse.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Evan Jones
Object Number: 
2004.41.1
Gallery Label: 
"Stash" is both a satirical game exploring drug culture and an accurate historical simulation that examines the economic and social factors that defined New York City in the 1970's. This Monopoly-inspired game sets players out on a race to deliver smuggled drugs to designated drop-offs while avoiding law officials. Players with enough money may purchase their own drugs, although they must be careful not to over-use addictive substances in order to make it through the half-way house and win.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1992
eMuseum Object ID: 
59049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1904
Medium: 
Papier mache, cotton, leather
Dimensions: 
Overall (doll): 12 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (32.7 x 16.5 x 9.5 cm) Part (apron ?): 18 3/4 x 25 in. (47.6 x 63.5 cm) Par
Description: 
Baby doll with papier-mache head and hands; molded blond hair and painted features; white silk ribbons attached above both ears; stuffed cloth jointed body; white cotton petticoats and bloomers trimmed in white lace. White cotton nightgown trimmed in white lace at neck, sleeves and hem (likely belonging to another, larger doll). White cotton muslin apron (?) with wide pleats at top; floral embroidery in purple floss throughout with white lace trim at hem and sides; pink silk ribbon gathered at back. White leather doll's shoe with leather sole and white cotton laces (likely belonging to another, smaller doll).
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Adella "Tiby" Liebenow Wotherspoon
Object Number: 
2004.26.15
Gallery Label: 
This doll belonged to one of the Liebenow sisters, most likely Adella Liebenow Wotherspoon, who was the last living survivor of the General Slocum steamer disaster of 1904. Little Adella pulled the cord to unveil a monument honoring the 1,021 passengers who had perished in the fire. The then 20 month old Adella had lost her sisters Anna and Helen, whose body was never recovered.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1904
eMuseum Object ID: 
58993
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll

Classification: 
Date: 
ca.1904
Medium: 
Porcelain, cotton, silk, leather, hair
Dimensions: 
Overall (doll): 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (26.7 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm) Part (chemise): 7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. (18.1 x 11.4 cm) P
Description: 
Lady doll with porcelain head and jointed wooden body; blond hair, roll-back eyes and painted facial features; white cotton petticoat, chemise and knickers trimmed in crocheted lace; pink silk dress gathered at front and back from yoke neckline and at "puffed" sleeves; embroidered at neckline and hem with pink floss, button closures at back; matching pink silk hat with matching satin bows; knit stockings and white leather shoes with buckles. White crocheted short-sleeved top with rosette at waist band. White cotton short-sleeved chemise with lace at neckline, hook and eye closures at back.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Adella "Tiby" Liebenow Wotherspoon
Object Number: 
2004.26.14
Gallery Label: 
This doll belonged to one of the Liebenow sisters, most likely Adella Liebenow Wotherspoon, who was the last living survivor of the General Slocum steamer disaster of 1904. Little Adella pulled the cord to unveil a monument honoring the 1,021 passengers who had perished in the fire. The then 20 month old Adella had lost her sisters Anna and Helen, whose body was never recovered.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1904
eMuseum Object ID: 
58992
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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