Writing case
Classification:
Date:
1864-1865
Medium:
Cotton, tin, paint, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Black painted cotton writing case with inner canister made of tin, inner flap with slots for pens and pencils, and attached blotting pad.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmer R. Leech
Object Number:
1966.67
Marks:
printed: on back(?) of blotting pad: "To remove the curl from the Blotting Pad, roll it in an / opposite direction. / BROOKS' PATENT / MILITARY AND TRAVELLING WRITING, WORK and TOILET CASE, / Weighing but 10 ounces. / Patented January 5, 1864 / [etc.]"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this writing case was carried by the donors's father, George T. Leech (1847-1941), during his service in the Civil War. Leech first enlisted in Duryee's Zouaves in Baltimore, Maryland, claiming that he was sixteen years old, though he was only fourteen at the time. Leech served as a drummer until his father intervened and his military duties were terminated; he promptly reenlisted and remained active in a Maryland regiment until 1865.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
30530
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Writing desk
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Leather, glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 12 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 30.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Brown tooled leather laptop writing desk, with flap closure at the top with a metal clasp in the center; when opened, there is a hinged-lid storage compartment with leather pencil, pen and paper holders, a caddy runs along the right side of the compartment, itself divided into two compartments with one housing a blown glass square inkwell with circular tin lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert Power Joseph Barry
Object Number:
1946.199ab
Gallery Label:
This laptop writing desk belonged to General Franz Sigel.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
30509
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 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 3.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red wax wafer with oval seal impression and paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.8
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:
30506
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression; paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.10
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:
30498
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wax sample with impression of signature seal
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Horn, wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular piece of red wax with impression of signature seal mounted inside flat, circular case made of animal horn; seal has profile of a lion above initials "J.R.B." in oval frame with Latin inscription; paper label affixed to inner surface of case lid.
Object Number:
INV.7460a-c
Marks:
in relief: on wax: "J.R.B." within oval frame with inscription "NON SINE PULVERE FALMA" [below lion in profile]
printed paper label: affixed to inner surface of case lid: "B. WARWICK, / Engraver, / TO / The Royal Family, / 124, / REGENT STREET , / from 1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30496
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sealing wax in original box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Wax, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1 x 14 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Flat, rectangular cardboard box containing (4) fragments of red, green, and yellow sealing wax; sliding lid with embossed white paper affixed to sides and back and color-printed paper with image of Jenny Lind and inscriptions in gold frame affixed to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reverend Henry V. A. Parsell
Object Number:
INV.7772a-f
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
30495
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Quill pen in plastic wrapper
Classification:
Date:
1950-1980
Medium:
Quill, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 34.3 x 7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Souvenir quill pen in original plastic wrapper.
Object Number:
INV.5452ab
Marks:
printed: on wrapper: "The Famous Quill Pen / It Wrote / History / MADE IN U.S.A."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
30494
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Blotting sand
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Lead, paper, twine
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 9.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Lead filings used for blotting; wrapped in a paper packet tied with twine.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1481
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper wrapping found with object: "Gift of W. S. Poor" and "J Brookes"
handwritten in ink: on paper wrapping found with object: "Used before blotting / paper was invented / Lead Filings / from / Grandpa's"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
30254
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seals of the State of New York (2)
Classification:
Date:
1810-1860
Medium:
Wax, paper, ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3/8 in. × 3 1/2 in. (1 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (b): 3/8 in. × 2 3/4 in. (1 × 7 cm)
Description:
Two historical paper covered wax seals of the State of New York; the larger seal (a) has a rising or setting sun with human face above three hills and inscriptions in relief on one side, and a field of waving grass with a butte in the distance and inscriptions in relief, including the year "1777," on the other; the smaller (b) has two allegorical female figures flanking a shield and inscriptions in relief on one side, and a rocky island and inscriptions, including the year "1798," on the other; pale pink ribbon appears to be embedded in the wax of each seal.
Object Number:
INV.4285ab
Marks:
in relief: on one side (obverse?) of larger seal: "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" and "EXCELSIOR"
in relief: on one side (reverse?) of larger seal: "FRUSTRA" and "1777"
in relief: on one side (obverse?) of smaller seal: "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
29999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket Calendar w/ document
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Ivory, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 5.1 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular ivory pocket calendar with rounded lower edge; silver hinge clasp at top and pin at bottom; calendar opens to reveal six ivory pages which open like a fan, each marked Monday through Saturday; silver shield-shaped mount in center engraved "Egbert Benson./Ald. 3d Ward./1841." Slot at side to hold pencil (missing).
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1935.137
Marks:
engraved: on silver shield: "Egbert Benson./Ald. 3d. Ward./1841."
Gallery Label:
This pocket calendar belonged to Egbert Benson (1789-1866), an alderman of New York from 1835-41, 45-46 and its President, 1836-38.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
29787
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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