Over coat w/lining "Pioneer"
Classification:
Date:
1898-1938
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 x 22 x 4 in. ( 96.5 x 55.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Taupe wool knee length raincoat with an a-line, split tab collar and lapel; two rows of four wooden buttons down the front; one flap pockets on the left side, at the waist; lined with a taupe, brown and white plaid wool; "Pioneer" written across the inside of the jacket.
Object Number:
INV.11605
Marks:
written: inside the back of the coat: "PIONEER"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1938
eMuseum Object ID:
38441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Driving lamp
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal, tin, glass, enamel, iron, colored glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 9 x 5 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 22.9 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Black enamel metal kerosene lamp with three level roof, two hinged and latched doors, one with clear glass, the other with red glass, set on round domed base, with iron crack on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carey Ratner
Object Number:
1956.82
Marks:
molded: in base: [?]"Rego"[?]; "DRIVING LAMP"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
37879
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Tin, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/2 in. ( 26 x 17.8 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical kerosene lantern of sheet tin painted black with red stripe oultines, strap handle and bail handle, hinged door with cylindrical shade, colored (red and green) glass fitted in interior rotates when chimney is turned.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1509
Gallery Label:
This lantern is most likely associated with the railroads. It was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37828
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Coach horn case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 52 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 133.4 x 11.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Leather coach horn case; flat across mouth-piece end, flared at opposite end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. Victor Loew
Object Number:
1951.337b
Gallery Label:
This coach horn was used on the Mail Coach Lightning. The Lightning was built for T. Suffern Tailer of New York City, from specifications obtained from the Royal Post Office, London, of the fastest Mail coach then known, the Mercury. Mr. Tailer beat the Mercury's record with his coach on a trip from Paris to Trouville, 140 miles in 10 hrs. 40 min. on July 12, 1892. The coach was presented to the donor in 1927. He won the Koch Memorial cup with it in 1929, for champion road team of America.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
37727
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaft and crossbar
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 45 x 118 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 114.3 x 300.4 cm )
Description:
Wood shaft and crossbar from horsedrawn vehicle; cylindrical shaft tapering from cross to end; end covered with 8" metal ferrule with projecting disk; double crossbar with metal bracing; pivoting wrought iron bars with S-shaped ends bolted to crossbar; traces of yellow and brown paint.
Object Number:
Z.2385
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36111
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hub cap
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 in. (5.7 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Brass hub cap with white metal face stamped with maker's name and address.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1953.303
Marks:
stamped: on face: "BREWSTER & CO./ B'WAY & 47th ST./OF BROOME ST., N.Y."
Gallery Label:
This hub cap was bought from Mrs. Sarah S. Denner for $2.50.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coach horn
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
Bras, copper, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 49 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 126.4 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Coach horn with a straight conical silver tube on the top third and a cooper and silver tube on the second third, fitted with a brass cuff; a narrow bore, and a widely flared copper bell engraved with the makers information, played with a brass cup mouthpiece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. Victor Loew
Object Number:
1951.337a
Marks:
engraved: on the bell: "1851/1862/ KöHLER & SON/ MAKERS/ 61 VICTORIA STREET/ WESTMINSTER/ (FROM COVENT GARDEN)/ LONDON"
Gallery Label:
This coach horn was used on the Mail Coach Lightning. The Lightning was built for T. Suffern Tailer of New York City, from specifications obtained from the Royal Post Office, London, of the fastest Mail coach then known, the Mercury. Mr. Tailer beat the Mercury's record with his coach on a trip from Paris to Trouville, 140 miles in 10 hrs. 40 min. on July 12, 1892. The coach was presented to the donor in 1927. He won the Koch Memorial cup with it in 1929, for champion road team of America.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
32983
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plaque: Vermont line (heart-shaped)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 12.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Heart-shaped sheet brass harness buckle with "VERMONT LINE" engraved on obverse.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.624
Marks:
incised: on obverse: "VERMONT LINE"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object was purchased from Marvin Hatch of Hartland, Vermont.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coach horn
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 1/4 x 3 in. ( 102.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Brass coach horn with a straight conical brass tube, copper mountings, a narrow bore, and a widely flared bell, played with a flared cup mouthpiece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Raeburn W. Jenkins in memory of Mr. James Irvin Murry, Jr.
Object Number:
1950.276
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
32938
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horse blanket
Classification:
Date:
1898-1938
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 55 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 86.4 x 141 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Woolen horse blanket with two square corners and two rounded corners; cream-colored with red grid pattern, red trim, and red insignia of two horseshoes above a double harness appliquéd in each rounded corner.
Object Number:
INV.182
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1938
eMuseum Object ID:
31525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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