Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Metal stamp with a bird (a pheasant?) in a landscape and inscription in relief mounted on a cubical block of wood.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
INV.332a
Marks:
in relief (inverted): at top of stamp: "AMERICA MY COUNTRY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
29656
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letter opener
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Bamboo, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 4 x 1/4 in. ( 28.6 x 10.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Bamboo letter opener with foliage design engraved on obverse, a green silk ribbon bow is tied to the top.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
INV.332b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29373
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ledger book
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1847
Medium:
Leatherette, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 8.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Ledger book with light brown Leatherette cover; "Perry" handwritten in ink on cover and handwritten entries inside.
Object Number:
Z.1143
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on cover: "Perry."
handwritten in ink: on first page: "The Bearer is autho- / rized to receive Sub- / scriptions and Dona- / tions in aid of the / 'Sinking Fund Asso- / ciation' of Wesley Chapel / F A Tucker / Secy"
handwritten in in
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1847
eMuseum Object ID:
28650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case with writing equipment and satchel
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Leather, textile, glass, paper, metal,
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 12 x 9 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 30.5 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular case covered in black leather with leather handles, metal decoration attached to corners, and metal escutcheon and latch; inside, black leather satchel with folding sections, with compartments for 30 fountain pens; interior lined with purple velvet, with one side lifting away to reveal set of compartments, four glass ink bottles with paper labels, 1 wood container holding writing fluid, one eye dropper, and paper catalogue or manual.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marie I. Brown
Object Number:
1957.245
Marks:
stamped: in gold on inside of case: "CROUCH & FITZGERALD/NEW/YORK"
stamped: in gold on inside of satchel: "Caw's Ink & Pen Co./NEW YORK"
stamped: in gold on outside of satchel compartment: "CROSS"
printed: on cover of pamphlet: "CAW'S 'SAFETY' FOUNTAIN
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
28301
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box with writing instruments
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Pine, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 19.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular pine box painted with blue ground and white and red flowers, wire closure and hinges, and charcoal stylus, metal retractable brush, wood handled knife, and eight stylus tips housed in interior.
Object Number:
INV.13945
Marks:
stamped: on stylus: "LE BI-BOSSE/F QUE G.B. DEPOSE"
maker's mark: on each tip
Gallery Label:
While the box was made in the United States, the contents are probably of European origin.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
27278
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stationery stand
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Bronze, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. ( 21.6 x 29.8 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Bronze stationery stand with two handles, two dividers, plates (front, back, and side) richly ornamented with C-scrolls and foliate swags, reserves with lozenge diaper and rosettes, and four drop feet with ringed egg border; elaborate decoration includes male mask, winged sphinxes, and herms on rectangular base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Alexander Jackson on behalf of the Astor Trust (English branch)
Object Number:
1973.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkstand
Classification:
Date:
1810-1900
Medium:
Bronze, glass, copper, hair, wood, textile, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 12 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 31.8 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Brass inkstand consisting of stand, two jars with hinged domed pierced foliate lids with acorn finials and copper-lined glass liners, and square brass box with bristles, all fitted into stand; stand consists of two conjoined pierced round plates with floral decoration, pierced flange handles, and two round pedestal feet; also included, two matching pens with gold nibs, gold-plated collars with geometric patterns, and ebony shafts.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Alexander Jackson on behalf of the Astor Trust (English branch)
Object Number:
1973.3a-c
Marks:
stamped: on nib of pen (b): "16/FOLEY'S/EXPRESS/PEN/NEW YORK"
stamped: on nib of pen (c): "LEROY/W/FAIRCHILD/NEW YORK/NO 8"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ink stand w/candle holder and 2 ink jars w/lids
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Iron, glass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 6 1/4 × 6 1/4 × 11 1/2 in. (15.9 × 15.9 × 29.2 cm)
Description:
Cast iron inkstand with oblong, cusped form, pierced flange handles and feet, and four faceted glass jars to be fitted into two circular holes in inkstand; jars have cast iron lids with pointed finials and foliage borders; back plate has two opposite swans on pierced nests and a candle socket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.222a-e
Marks:
stamped: on bottom: "VERLAG BEI/E. G. ZIMMERMAN. HANAU."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
27080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Superior Lake Champlain Blotting Sand
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Sand, cardboard, paper, twine
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 15.6 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Blotting sand in original cardboard box with printed paper label; lid secured with twine.
Object Number:
Z.888
Marks:
printed: on lid of box: "SUPERIOR / Lake Champlain / BLOTTING SAND."
printed: on paper label affixed to lid: "A. K. SAURMAN, / 822 Spring Garden St. / PHILADELPHIA. / BLANK BOOKS, / Copy Books, Stationery &c."
handwritten in pencil: on end of lid: "JW -
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
26649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Blotting sand
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Sand
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Black sand used for blotting.
Object Number:
Z.889
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
26646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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