Sand caster
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 4.8 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Wooden pounce pot or sander with star pattern drilled in cup, molded shoulder, and base rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1936.781
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
11702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen and pencil: presented by members of NY Hose Co., No.5...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Metal, garnet, lead
Dimensions:
overall (extended): 5 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold plated mechanical pen and pencil set; pencil lead and nib holder slide out from the inside, the finial at the opposite end is a perched eagle with garnet eyes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. S. Weidhopf, 1953
Object Number:
INV.9240
Marks:
engraved: around finial end: "D. BRITTON ESQ. / From the Members of / New York / Hose Co. No. 5."
Gallery Label:
This mechanical pen / pencil set was given to David Britton, Esq., by the members of New York Hose Company Number 5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
11291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Great Seal of the State of New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1777-1778
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Circular, double-sided wax seal. Obverse: Sun rising above 3 mountains with banderole inscribed "EXCELSIOR" in circular inscription "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" Reverse: depiciton of large promintory rock inscribed in circular border "ERUSTRA" or "FRUSTRA"
Object Number:
INV.3229
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1778
eMuseum Object ID:
9688
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal: good fellowship
Classification:
Date:
ca.1911
Medium:
Brass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Engraved circular brass seal inscribed around border "Ye Olde Settlers' Association/ of Ye West Side N.Y. 1911"; central banner inscribed "GOOD FELLOWSHIP." Central shield with image of grasped hands. Red paper back.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of William Harris Douglas
Object Number:
1945.345
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
9687
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Expenses diary
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1839-1840
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Small notebook with sewn binding and blue, red, and yellow marbolized cover; personal expenditures recorded inside in pencil.
Object Number:
INV.1158
Marks:
inscribed: in pencil on front page: "Expenses/G. R. F"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
9682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Die
Classification:
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal die with bird's head rising from the center of a crown engraved on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Nathaniel McLean Sage
Object Number:
1974.10
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this die bears the Harison family crest.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
9538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression in box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Wax, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with circular seal impression with monogram at center and border with inscription; in circular plastic box with screw-on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.34a.1-2
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to inside of box lid: "G. F. BENNETT / Seal / Engraver, / 33, QUADRANT, / REGENT ST."
relief: on border of seal: "VERITE SANS PEUR"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this seal impression from Harrodsburg Female College in Kentucky was given to John B. Newman, president of the college, as he left on the eve of the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
9464
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal in envelope: ny marble cemetary
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular brass die with intaglio image of an urn upon a pedestal beneath an overhanging tree and intaglio inscription in border surrounding edge of obverse; arrow incised over maker's mark on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.12814
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on obverse: "NEW YORK MARBLE CEMETERY."
stamped: on reverse: "STOUT / 3 WALL STREET"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
9069
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkstand
Classification:
Date:
1800-1860
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. ( 9.2 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Wooden inkstand with concave sides, double band incised in center, and molded foot; painted black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Theodore P. Seymour
Object Number:
1946.11
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this inkstand was used by Horatio Seymour (1810-1886), who was governor of New York in 1852. The inkstand was then given to Harry G. Kimball by his uncle Lynott B. Root of Utica, who worked with Seymour.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
9015
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sand caster
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Barrel-shaped wooden sand caster with circular shape drilling pattern of holes, molded upper portion and base.
Credit Line:
Gift of R. Clarke Tillinglast
Object Number:
1945.517
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
9014
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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