Die
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 4.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden die with carved image of potter working at a wheel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.61
Gallery Label:
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
29341
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Die
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden die with carved image of a stoneware jug.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.59
Gallery Label:
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
29339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Die
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden die with carved image of a stoneware jar.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.57
Gallery Label:
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
29338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Die
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular lead die with engraved image of a stoneware two-handled jar.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.53
Gallery Label:
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
29335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Iron, paint, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 13 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 35.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular sheet iron sign painted black with gilded lettering and border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1937.64
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this sign was from Israel Corse Jr.'s tannery at 89 Gold Street, which he occupied between 1856 and 1876.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
29303
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing press
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1882
Medium:
Wood (probably pine), iron, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 11 in. ( 26.7 x 24.1 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Printing press for calling cards on wood box with three drawers with simple circle iron pulls, press attached to top of box; assorted lead letters in Gothic style in top and bottom drawers; in bottom drawer, perforated and numbered cylinder; paper labels attached to inside of bottom drawer give directions and name of maker.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Jay Witmark
Object Number:
1941.266[dup]
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this small printing press was the foundation of one of the large popular music publishers, M. Witmark & Sons.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1882
eMuseum Object ID:
29295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1875-1920
Medium:
Wood, iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 33 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 84.1 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Painted rectangular sign with plain molding, mitered at corners, and nailed together; painted with arabesques and text in black.
Object Number:
Z.1194
Marks:
painted: on sign: "CIGAR/MANUFACTURER"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
29123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Male Iroquois Native American
Classification:
Date:
Mid-19th century
Medium:
Paint, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 38.1 x 11.4 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Standing Iroquois Native American, possibly by Iroquois carver with polychome paint.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. W. Hillyer
Object Number:
1951.335
Gallery Label:
Carved wooden tobacco shop figures were mass-produced in the U.S. in the latter half of the 19th century. Individual craftsmen typically worked for manufacturing firms. Several major manufacturers produced as many as 300 figures a year.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
28953
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
scalloper
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 x 1 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Hand tool composed of a lathe-turned wooden handle with a scallop edge piece of sheet iron inserted into it.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Object Number:
1948.468
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Storage bin
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Iron, tin, porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. ( 28.3 x 28.6 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular tinned sheet iron bin for storing and dispensing product, with slanted front joined to flat top, with door hinged at top with porcelain knob at bottom; bin painted red with stencilled design on front panel of curlicues and scroll in gold, with shadows and inscription "PRUNES" painted in black; panel on front and top defined by painted border in gold and black, with flat chamfers; oval plaque with beaded edge and stamped inscription attached to lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harold H. Weekes
Object Number:
1949.320
Marks:
stamped: on lid: "JOHN W. KISSAM/C OR/FULTON & COLD ST./NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28483
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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