Seal in box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular metal stamp commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration; intaglio image and inscription, with female allegorical figure standing with arms outstretching at center, holding models of the "Clermont" and the "Half Moon."
Object Number:
INV.6552
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on face of stamp: "HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
19053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ink stand
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 21.6 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Ink stand with open front compartment and back compartment that holds a sand caster, inkwell, and pen holder.
Object Number:
INV.13693
Marks:
struck: on back wall: "AW" in a reserve above a shield with a rampant lion and six-pointed star
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
17609
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: 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical white cardboard box with two pink paper bands surrounding sides and stamped decoration on top, containing a quantity of multi-colored circular wax wafers.
Object Number:
Z.1475.4ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
13306
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1840-1857
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular brass stamp with shield-breasted eagle above inscription, "VILLAGE OF ASTORIA," on obverse and threaded hole at center of reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1939.236
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on face of stamp: "VILLAGE OF ASTORIA" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (in banner that crosses eagle's neck)
stamped: on reverse: "BALE & SMITH / 96 FULTON ST / N. YORK"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this stamp once had a wooden handle.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1857
eMuseum Object ID:
13250
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impressions (6) affixed to paper
Classification:
Date:
1877
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 21 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Six circular seal impressions in red wax affixed to rectangular sheet of white letter paper with monogram "RW"; with inscription handwritten in pencil.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F.W. Kobbé, 1957
Object Number:
INV.4862f
Marks:
printed: at center top of letter paper: "RW"
handwritten in pencil: along right side of letter paper: "Impression made for SMC by Mr. Ridley Wates at Baden-Baden, / Oct. 1877, from a seal of the martyr Ridley-"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1877
eMuseum Object ID:
12981
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Celluloid wafers in cardboard box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Cardboard, paper, celluloid
Dimensions:
box: 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.6 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Small, square cardboard box covered in glossy pale blue paper, containing a quantity of blue, rose, and pale yellow circular celluloid wafers.
Object Number:
Z.1475.2ab
Marks:
printed: on lid of box: "TRADE MARK / A. M. FIELD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
12328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seals in cardboard box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Cardboard, paper, celluloid
Dimensions:
box: 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Oval cardboard box covered in blue paper with black and white floral motif, containing (7) rectangular and diamond-shaped green, blue, and red celluloid seals with inscriptions in English and French.
Object Number:
Z.1475.5a-i
Marks:
printed: on seals (selected examples): "GARDEZ / VOUS", "Y Y / FOR YOU", "PLUS / ULTRA", [etc.]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
12273
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Book mark w/needlepoint bird design
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Textile, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 9 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Bookmark of yellow silk ribbon with rectangular cardboard panel with machine-made needlepoint picture of a bird.
Object Number:
INV.11494
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
12166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval red seal impression with paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.46
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:
11760
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 2.2 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with rectangular seal impression; paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.45
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:
11758
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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