Calipers
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 in. ( 15.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal calipers, used for making blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.284
Marks:
stamped: on arm of calipers: "Wm JOHNSON / NEWARK, N.J."
Gallery Label:
This pair of calipers is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the NYHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by NYHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45372
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calipers
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 3 in. ( 26.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Hinged metal calipers with adjustable screws, used for making blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.283
Marks:
stamped: on arm of calipers: "RUSSELL BROS/NEW-YORK"
stamped: on opposite arm: "10"
Gallery Label:
This pair of calipers is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the N-YHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by N-YHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45371
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parchotti or wooden jacks
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 19 in. ( 3.8 x 14.6 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of metal jacks with wooden handle, used to shape blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.281
Gallery Label:
This pair of jacks is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the N-YHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by N-YHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45369
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apron
Classification:
Date:
1976
Medium:
Canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 16 3/4 in. ( 55.9 x 42.5 cm )
Description:
Blue canvas newspaper distributor's apron printed on front in white gothic lettering, "The New York Times"; white canvas ties and neck ring; three front pouch pockets.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Gunther
Object Number:
2001.15
Gallery Label:
During the summer of 1976, New York City hosted both the Democratic National Convention and OpSail. A New York Times initiative aimed at improving the city's image hired young people to meet and greet tourists throughout the city while distributing copies of the Times. This apron was worn by the donor as part of the Times initiative.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1976
eMuseum Object ID:
45362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jacks
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 11.4 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Metal jacks with rounded end, tapering handles and pointed tips; used for making blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.292
Gallery Label:
This pair of jacks is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the NYHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by NYHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Taglio or sculpting paddle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 33.7 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Metal sculpting paddle with threaded end, nut, and loose washer at end of handle. Used for making blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.289
Gallery Label:
This paddle is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the NYHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by NYHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Bibliography:
Gray, Nina. "The work of Tiffany Studios." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 194-201.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calipers
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Metal calipers with rounded arms tapering to a point, used for making blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.285
Gallery Label:
This pair of calipers is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the NYHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by NYHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shears
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 24.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Metal shears with looped handles and straight cutting edge, used for making blown glass vessels.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.282
Gallery Label:
This pair of shears is among a group of sixteen tools used by Maurice Kelly (1879-1963), a glass blower who worked at Tiffany Studios from 1904 to 1918, as well as Quezal (1901-1903) and Durand Art Glass (1918-1920s). The tools, along with photographs and documents now housed in the N-YHS library, were consigned to auction by Kelly's grandson and were acquired by N-YHS. Included among the documents is a wage book recording Kelly's steady increase in pay from $19.25 to $35 per week.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
45265
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Liquor store sign
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Metal, tin, glass neon tubing
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 1/2 x 85 x 13 in. ( 92.7 x 215.9 x 33 cm )
Description:
Horizontal, two-sided liquor store sign with double neon tubing "LIQUOR/ STORE" on a tin shadow box painted red and black; lights are red when lit.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2001.107
Gallery Label:
This neon sign was removed from the liquor store at 131 Bowery (corner of Grand Street) just prior to its demolition in 2001. The store, in an old tenement building, served many residents of the Hotel Providence, a flophouse located across Grand Street. The last liquor store sign on the Bowery, this object is a potent symbol of the changed status of the once-shabby neighborhood.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
44856
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apron with pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1976
Medium:
Canvas, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 16 3/4 in. ( 55.9 x 42.5 cm )
Description:
Blue canvas newspaper distributor's apron printed on front in white gothic lettering, "The New York Times"; white canvas ties and neck ring; three front pouch pockets. With pin-back button inscribed "Who knows New York? / The New York Times / Ask me."
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Gunther
Object Number:
2001.16ab
Gallery Label:
During the summer of 1976, New York City hosted both the Democratic National Convention and OpSail. A New York Times initiative aimed at improving the city's image hired young people to meet and greet tourists throughout the city while distributing copies of the Times. This apron was worn by the donor as part of the Times initiative.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1976
eMuseum Object ID:
44259
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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