Automatic pen/pencil
Classification:
Date:
1740-1795
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brass colored metal mechanical pen and pencil, with a button on the side which slides in both directions, exposing at one end a pen nib, and at the opposite end a holder for pencil lead.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Harrison & William Harrison
Object Number:
1941.304
Gallery Label:
This mechanical pen and pencil belonged to John Bradstreet Schuyler, who was elected the first supervisor of Saratoga in 1791 and a representiative in the New York State Assembly in 1794. He was the son of Catherine van Rensselaer and Philip Schuyler, a Revolutionary War general and U.S. Senator.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
31288
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Celluloid wafers in metal box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Metal, celluloid
Dimensions:
box: 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 6.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Oblong metal box with rounded corners, originally for laxative pills, containing a quantity of pink, orange, green, blue and yellow circular celluloid wafers.
Object Number:
Z.1475.10ab
Marks:
printed: on lid of box: "NATURE'S REMEDY. / PURELY VEGETABLE. / DELIGHTFULLY EFFECTIVE. / C[a]scarets / TRADE MARK. / THE ONLY CANDY CATHARTIC IN THE WORLD. / . . . / . . . PREPARED BY / Sterling Remedy Co. / CHICAGO MONTREAL, CAN. NEW YORK. / NORTON BR
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
31138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Quill pens (10) in original box
Classification:
Date:
1846-1854
Medium:
Quills; cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 22.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Ten quill pens in original blue and gold paper-covered cardboard box with manufacturer's label.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmer R. Leech
Object Number:
1949.81a-l
Marks:
printed label: affixed to side of box: "SUPERIOR OFFICE PENS / MANUFACTURED BY / E. DE YOUNG, / SUITABLE FOR BANK[S, COUN]TING HOUSES & C."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, Emanuel De Young (Deyoung) is listed at a New York quill manufacturer from 1846 to 1854, and later as a New York stationer.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
31132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 3.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval piece of red wax with octagonal seal impression with shield in relief at center; paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1546
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31115
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wooden disk
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 0.3 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Oval wooden disk.
Object Number:
Z.1547
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression and paper backing with handwritten inscription.
Object Number:
Z.1501.9
Gallery Label:
Found in a box labeled "SEALS in box W/J. BROOKS COOPER NY" with a collection of similar objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31112
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seals in cardboard box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular cardboard box covered in textured, pewter-colored paper with light blue and deep rose floral pattern, containing (21) circular embossed paper seals, most with the initial "B"; one white seal with gold embossed flower affixed at center of lid.
Object Number:
Z.1475.9a-w
Marks:
embossed: on most seals: "B"
printed: on one diamond-shaped seal: "DECEIVE / ME NOT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
31102
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wax wafers in cardboard box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Cardboard, paper, wax
Dimensions:
box: 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular cardboard box covered in textured, bronze-colored paper, containing a quantity of small, circular black wax wafers; one wafer affixed at center of lid.
Object Number:
Z.1475.7ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
31100
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular metal stamp with diamond-patterned face and carved mother of pearl handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1507.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31076
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Carved stone stamp with tapered handle with chamfered corners and rectangular printing face with monogram(?) in intaglio.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1507.1
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on top of handle: "Gen. 8(?) 1 49."
Gallery Label:
Found in box with tag labeled "Gift of W S Poor / 2 Seals & / 1880s MACYS / box."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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