E.C.J ? (cross)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, wax
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression with Calvary cross above initials "ECJ"; in circular wooden box with flat, screw-on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F.W. Kobbé, 1957
Object Number:
INV.4862a.1-2
Marks:
relief: at base of oval: "ECJ"
handwritten in pencil: on bottom of box: "September / 23, 1957"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32553
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Writing case with accessories
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1862
Medium:
Cardboard, textile, paper, wood, brass, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 21.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Writing case (a) made of brown textile over cardboard, in the form of a small portfolio with brown cotton tape ties; case opens flat to reveal interior lined with white paper with pattern of green four-leaf clovers, with a pocket on one side made of cardboard with a red suede-like finish, and four brown cotton tape straps on the other side, one holding a stack of envelopes (i-v) and one holding a small brass canister (c-d) containing three metal pen nibs (e-g); two pen holders located below flap, one holding a pen (b) with orange painted wooden handle, brass nib holder, and removable metal nib.
Object Number:
INV.7787a-x
Marks:
handwritten: on note (1) found in yellow envelope: "Head . . . 3d Brigade / May 18. 1862. / Orders / Countersign to commence at / retreat today and continue / until treat tomorrow. / New Orleans / Countersign Signal / [etc.]"
handwritten: on outside of n
Gallery Label:
Handwritten notes found inside this Civil War writing kit appear to contain military instructions.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
32551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal (facsimile)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Metal disk with intaglio image of knight on horseback in center of obverse surrounded by intaglio inscriptions, facsimile of the seal of office of the Governor of the Island of Jersey used by Sir Walter Raleigh.
Object Number:
INV.4861c
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): around edge of obverse: "WALTER RALEGE[sic] . . . GARD REG ET GUBERNATOR INSULAE DE IERSEY . . ."
stamped: on reverse: "217"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
32519
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal (facsimile)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Metal disk with heraldic image dominated by large shield with gridded surface and inscriptions in intaglio on obverse, the facsimile of a seal said to have been used by Sir Walter Raleigh.
Object Number:
INV.4861b
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): in banner at base of emblem: "AMORE ET VIRTUTE"
stamped: on reverse: "217"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
32518
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal (facsimile)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Metal disk with heraldic image and inscriptions in intaglio on obverse, the facsimile of the seal of office of the Governor of Virginia used by Sir Walter Raleigh.
Object Number:
INV.4861a
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): in banner at base of inner circle: "AMORE ET VIRTUTE"
intaglio (inverted): around edge: "PROPRIA . . . WALTER I RALEGH[sic] MILITIS DOMINI & GUBERNATORIS VIRGINIAE 84
intaglio (inverted): at top of inner circle: "1584"
stamped: on
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
32516
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression in box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, wax
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular red wax seal impression with three-masted ship above initials "CSW" at center and inscription, "C. S. WOODHULL, PUBLIC NOTARY, STATE OF NEW YORK," surrounding edge; wax affixed to metal disk and housed in circular wooden box with flat lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leslie A. Davis, 1952
Object Number:
INV.4868a-c
Marks:
relief: on wax surface: "CSW" and "C. S. WOODHULL NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW YORK"
handwritten in ink: on scrap of paper found with object: "SEAL (impression) / OF CALEB S. WOODHULL / 1792-1866 AS MAYOR OF / NEW YORK CITY FROM 1849-51 / GIFT OF LESLIE A.
Gallery Label:
Caleb S. Woodhull was Mayor of New York from 1849 to 1851.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamps (7)
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each approx.: 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Collection of seven hexagonal, colorless glass stamps with various phrases, such as "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING," "GOVERN THY MIND," and "I WILL SPEAK A WORD FOR U," on stamp faces.
Object Number:
INV.4671a-g
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "A FRIEND IN NEED / IS / A / FRIEND / INDEED"
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "GOVERN / THY / MIND"
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "MUCH / ADO / ABOUT / NOTHING"
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "I WILL S
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal w/handle
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 9.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Oval brass stamp with intaglio image of a shield with swan at center and another swan nesting above; turned wooden handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number:
1940.856
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Ivory, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Metal stamp with turned ivory handle; stamp face is octagonal with two incurved sides and inscription "Ruth.1 / 16.17" in intaglio.
Object Number:
INV.4668g
Marks:
typewritten: on paper found with object: the text of Ruth 1:16-17.
intaglio (inverted): on face of stamp: "Ruth.1 / 16. 17"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32355
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letter opener
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 19 x 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden letter opener with handle in the form of a kneeling female African figure with hoop necklace made of silver colored wire.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.42b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32261
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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