Seal on paper: Great Seal of the State of Tennessee,1796
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Circular seal impression on light green paper with rectangular white paper backing.
Object Number:
INV.4214
Marks:
embossed: on obverse: "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE / AGRICULTURE / COMMERCE / 1796"
handwritten: on lower edge of obverse: "Exchange?"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8566
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Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1883
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red wax wafer with circular seal impression, affixed to paper with handwritten inscription on obverse.
Object Number:
INV.4207
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on obverse of paper: "Seal of Monsignor Robert Seton 1883"
Gallery Label:
This seal impression is associated with Roman Catholic clergyman Robert Seton (1839-1927), brother of New York lawyer and author William Seton (1835-1905). Robert Seton was ordained in 1865 and thereafter served as chaplain to St. Elizabeth's convent near Madison, N.J., and as a pastor in Jersey City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1883
eMuseum Object ID:
8564
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Seal: ....1768 Herrod...
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 4.8 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Fragment of red wax wafer with circular impression, affixed to paper backing.
Object Number:
INV.4206
Marks:
in relief: around edge of impression: "KY HIST. SOC. . . . / . . . 1774. BOONE. 1768. HARROD. . . ."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8563
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Seal impression in box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Plastic, wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 in. ( 1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression; shield surmounted by elephant's head, with banner inscribed "ERECTUS NON ELATUS" below; in circular brown plastic box with printed paper label affixed inside lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank Squier
Object Number:
INV.4663a-c
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on scrap of paper found inside box: "Squier / arms from / seal ring of / donor's father. / Gift of Mr. / Frank Squier"
printed paper label: affixed inside box lid: "287, / REGENT / STREET / CORNER OF / MARGARET / STREET / . . . yon ch
Gallery Label:
According to a note found with the object, this impression, which represents the arms of the Squier family, was made from the seal ring of the donor's father.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8559
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Stamp in box
Classification:
Date:
1805-1825
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical metal stamp with Classical female figure with helmet, shield, and spear at center with inscriptions "SCIENTIA IN BELLO PAX" and "1805" above and below; in cylindrical sheet metal box.
Object Number:
INV.4665a-c
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on face of stamp: "SCIENTIA IN BELLO PAX" and "1805"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
8558
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Seal in box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular metal stamp commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration; intaglio image and inscription, with profile busts of Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton.
Object Number:
INV.6551
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on face of stamp: "HENRY HUDSON 1609 ROBERT FULTON 1807 / 1909"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
8459
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Feather ball point pen autographed: Charles Hamilton
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1920-1970
Medium:
Feather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 36.2 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Black feather pen with ball point nib; advertiser's name printed in red on feathers.
Object Number:
INV.6532
Marks:
printed in red: on feathers: "CHARLES / HAMILTON / Autographs / New York City"
Gallery Label:
Matches another in the Landauer Collection 2002.1.5031
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
8445
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Portfolio
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Leather, metal, cloth, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 32.1 x 24.1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Blue leather bound portfolio with elaborate metal, probably gold-plated cover with applied carved and engraved feather-inspired decoration; inside of portfolio lined with beige moire satin and unfolds to expose plain paper and an expanding folder.
Credit Line:
Gift of A. V. S. Olcott, Oct. 15, 1949
Object Number:
INV.8766
Marks:
written: on paper: "Gift of John [?] Mac B. Davidson to Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Olcott. This portfolio was a gift to Mr. & Mrs. Eben [?] t. Olcott (parents of the donor to the Society) from John Mc B Davidson. Gift of A. V. S. Olcott, Oct. 15, 1949."
Gallery Label:
This portfolio was a gift to Mr. and Mrs. Eben E. Olcott (parents of the donor) from John Mc B. Davidson.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
8395
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Seal impressions (2) in box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall (container): 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (1 x 4.4 cm)
Description:
Two octagonal red wax seal impressions in circular plastic box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Frank Squier
Object Number:
INV.4656a-d
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed inside box lid: "ORTNER / LATE / WEIGALL, / late / (GRIFFITHS & WEIGALL) / 3 St. James Street, / Pall Mall. / (removed from No 23) / Engravers to their Royal Highnesses the Dukes & Duchesses of Cumberland & Cambridge."
handwr
Gallery Label:
Notes found with this object indicate that one of the impressions was made from (a copy of?) a seal ring belonging to the English general and statesman Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658). The donor's ancestor Samuel Squire was Cromwell's auditor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression in box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Octagonal wafer of red wax with seal impression in center; mounted inside circular, blue paper covered cardboard box with green interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Forbes Hawkes, 1941
Object Number:
INV.4591ab
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on bottom of box: "Hawkes 1st 34th / Azure, 3 bend or, a / Chief ermine / Wright 2? 83d / Table on a chevron / between 3 unicorns[?] / heads or . . . [illegible]"
handwritten in pencil: on top of box lid: "crest / a hawk on / a haw
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8355
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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