Marbles (86)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1920
Medium:
Ceramic, glass, mica, agate, plaster, paint
Dimensions:
Largest (marble): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Description:
Collection of 86 marbles, of various sizes and colors: 4 white latticinio core swirls, 1 white latticinio swirl (in divided form), 1 yellow latticinio core swirl, 1 divided core swirl, 3 ribbon core swirls, 17 Joseph's Coat swirls, 6 solid core swirls, 1 end of day onionskin, 3 end of day panelled onionskins, 1 end of day panelled cloud (floating mica), 1 clearie, 1 sulphide (transparent glass sulphide marble with figure of cat inserted), 2 opaques, 5 clays (natural), 10 clays (intersecting lines), 5 clays (crow feet), 3 brown Benningtons, 1 aggie, 4 amber slags, 2 purple slags, and 14 miscellaneous corkscrews.
Object Number:
INV.8074a-hhhh
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
40649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire patrol
Classification:
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Iron, wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (wagon): 8 x 15 x 4 1/2 in. (20.3 x 38.1 x 11.4 cm)
Description:
Cast iron fire patrol wagon with driver and three firemen; blue wagon with cream-colored trim, wheels, and hitch; driver on brown suit and hat; firemen in red and black; one black and one white horse; two lamps at each side of driver's seat; two wooden barrels at back of wagon.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Object Number:
1998.32a-i
Marks:
cast: on each side of wagon: "FIRE PATROL"
Gallery Label:
In a complete piece, the horses have a galloping action when pulled (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hook and ladder
Classification:
Date:
1885-1895
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 28 x 5 in. ( 21.6 x 71.1 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cast iron hook and ladder with driver, drawn by team of two horses; driver in blue with red fire hat; blue frame decorated with pierced floral design; elevated seat on back of frame, behind steering wheel; red back wheels and undercarriage; orange front wheels and hitch; one white and one black horse; two red cast iron ladders.
Object Number:
Z.244a-f
Marks:
cast: on top of crossbar: "PHOENIX"
cast: on top of driver's seat: "PAT MAY 1884"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
40550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Truck
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 36.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron truck with driver, drawn by single horse; driver dressed in blue with orange cap; red truck with yellow wheels; black horse with gilded mane and tail.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Object Number:
1998.8a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
40549
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Truck
Classification:
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 13 1/2 x 4 in. ( 10.2 x 34.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast iron truck drawn by matched team of two horses; unpainted truck with red wheels and hitch; black horses with red harness.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Object Number:
1998.21ab
Marks:
cast: on top of whiffle tree: "MCCORMICK-DEERING"
cast: on bottom of crowbar: "ARCADE MFG. CO. FREEPORT, ILL."
cast: on each side of truck near front: "MCCORMICK-DEERING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Truck
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 5 in. ( 11.4 x 39.4 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cast iron truck drawn by team of oxen; red truck with blue driver's seat, yellow wheels and hitch; brown oxen with yellow neck-yoke and horns.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Object Number:
1998.6ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
40547
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Band wagon
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 19 x 39.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron band wagon with driver and 5 musicians, drawn by 2 horses; red wagon with cast decoration painted gold; each side bordered with rococo flourishes, ornamented with lion's head at center and harps at either side; 3 musicians with French horns, 2 musicians with trumpets, dressed in blue and gold; yellow undercarriage; white horses with gold harness.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1953.27a-h
Marks:
cast: on each side, painted gold: "OVERLAND CIRCUSES"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
40499
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calliope
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 14 x 4 in. ( 15.2 x 35.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast iron calliope, drawn by two horses; red calliope with sides cut out in rounded shape, outlined by cast decoration of harps and trumpets painted gold; lower part of body bordered with rococo flourishes, cast; calliope pipes at front, painted gold; yellow undercarriage; white horses with gold harness.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1953.28ab
Marks:
cast: on each side, painted gold: "OVERLAND CIRCUS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
40498
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature garniture
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (vases): 3 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. (7.6 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Miniature blue and white earthenware urn and pair of vases (garniture).
Object Number:
INV.10199a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
40318
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's clothing
Classification:
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (64.8 × 21.6 cm)
Description:
A doll's white wool christening gown open in front with a lace collar.
Object Number:
INV.11040a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
40186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








