Mechanical pencil and pen

Classification: 
Date: 
1890-1920
Medium: 
Metal, rubber, lead
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 13 x 1 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Mechanical pencil and pen with silver-colored metal casing; rectangular compartment on top contains rubber stamp that springs into position perpendicular to pencil/pen shaft when lid is opened.
Object Number: 
INV.9878
Marks: 
in relief (inverted): on face of rubber stamp: "M. H. HORNING / HYDE PARK, N.Y."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
7511
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sand caster fragment

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1825-1875
Medium: 
Wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Turned wooden sand caster fragment.
Object Number: 
INV.7780
Marks: 
hand written: in ink on top of caster: "R R"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
7557
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Seal stamp

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1875
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Metal stamp with rectangular face with canted corners and short, cylindrical handle; initial "R" in intaglio.
Object Number: 
INV.4676
Marks: 
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "R"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
7360
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal, fabric, and pigment
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in. (6.4 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description: 
Round metal pencil sharpener shaped like a clock, tinted purple, white fabric ribbon attached at top
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.149
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65715
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal and pigment
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (5.7 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description: 
Gold painted metal Eiffel tower shaped pencil sharpener
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.148
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65714
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal and pigment
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 1 x 1/2 in. (5.1 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description: 
Painted metal pencil sharpener; clown with top hat and bowtie
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.147
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65713
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm)
Description: 
Painted metal pencil sharpener in shape of cowboy (John Wayne?)
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.146
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (1.3 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm)
Description: 
Green airplane pencil sharpener
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.145
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 5.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description: 
Gold trumpet shaped pencil sharpener
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.144
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65710
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pencil sharpener

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1948
Medium: 
Metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 x 1/2 in. (4.4 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description: 
Standing metal, round clock with two ball shaped legs; key chain on top (ring); bell for alarm moves at top
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Object Number: 
2009.52.143
Date Begin: 
1930
Date End: 
1948
eMuseum Object ID: 
65709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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