Pen Used by John V. Lindsay to Sign Legislation Adopting Bronx Seal
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1965-1970
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 34 x 5/8 in. ( 15.6 x 86.4 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Black plastic felt tip pen with a cap and white plastic base; pen printed with the mayor's signature, "John V. Lindsay, MAYOR/ City of New York" in gold ink.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herb Samuels
Object Number:
2000.2c
Marks:
printed: "John V. Lindsey, MAYOR/ City of New York" in gold ink.
Gallery Label:
This pen was used by John V. Lindsay to sign legislation adopting the Bronx Seal and flag in 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
41415
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp in case
Classification:
Date:
1860-1920
Medium:
Brass, wood
Dimensions:
Overall (a, stamp): 1/2 in. × 1 1/2 in. (1.3 × 3.8 cm)
Overall (b and c, case): 7/8 in. × 2 in. (2.2 × 5.1 cm)
Description:
Circular brass stamp with intaglio image of a steam boat at center and inverted inscription surrounding edge; in cylindrical wooden case with carved decoration on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Marjorie R. Reynolds
Object Number:
1941.1063a-c
Marks:
In circular border: "HUDSON RIVER STEAM BOAT COMPANY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
41368
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression and box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1851
Medium:
Cardboard, paper, wax
Dimensions:
Overall (seal impression): 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm)
Box: 1 3/4 x 4 in. ( 4.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
White, circular cardboard box with sides wrapped in blue paper and lid printed with foliaate scrolls in black ink; a paper label is pasted across the center; brown wax seal impression of William II, King of the romans and count of Holland, on brown paper with an image of a crowned lion rampant surrounded by rectangles in a crowned shield, above the shield, "ARCHIEF VAN HET PYK" in roman letters; box interleaved with white fiberous circles.
Credit Line:
Gift of J. A. de Zwann, 1851
Object Number:
INV.4884a-d
Gallery Label:
This box contains the impression of the copper Seal of William, II, King of the Romans and Count of Holland, about 1256. The origianl seal is preserved in the public Stack-paper office at the Hague. The impression was presented to the Society by J. A. de Zwaan, the Commies-Chatermaster at the said Archives and an Honorary-member of the Society.
Date Begin:
1851
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
40913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ink well w/nib tray and sand duster
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Treenware inkstand composed of turned cylindrical body which can be unthreaded to reveal secret lower sand compartment; upper compartment is fitted with glass inkwell; threaded lid has urn-shaped finial; inkstand is covered in yellow varnish.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
1944.248
Gallery Label:
This inkwell was owned by Joshua Brooks (1773-1859) who lived at 403 Greenwich Street in New York City.
Date Begin:
1800
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40859
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkstand
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Tin, porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (Stand): 2 x 6 7/8 x 5 in. (5.1 x 17.5 x 12.7 cm)
Part (Porcelain containers): 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (4.4 x 5.7 cm)
Description:
Tin inkstand with two glazed white porcelain containers set in stand, one with perforated top, the other with removable lid, rectangular lid with acorn finial over center hole; sides of stand painted with arabesque designs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marguerite Weidenman
Object Number:
1946.109a-e
Marks:
painted: in banner on bottom of porcelain container with perforated lid: "A X S:
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
40311
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkwell
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Tin inkwell painted black, circular in shape.
Object Number:
Z.156
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
40016
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical pen/pencil
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Gold, other metal, carnelian
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Gold plated 6-sided mechanical pen/pencil with carnelian flat seal at the bottom; 2 sliding rings which extend a pen nib and a pencil; rinceau design cast along the sides, chased around the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.34a[dup]
Marks:
incised: along side, between rings: "Pres. John B. Newman, M.D., L.L.D. / from patrons of Harrodsburg Female College"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this mechanical pen/pencil 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. Harrodsburg is Kentucky's oldest settlement, founded in 1774 by James Harrod.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
38191
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sand caster
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 6 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical tinned sheet iron sand caster.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.389
Marks:
typed: beneath base: paper collector's label "291/Amer"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
37915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sand caster
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
Burl chestnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 7.9 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical wooden sand caster with large dish-shaped top, and stepped base.
Object Number:
768
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "LL" inked several times
carved: into side: "L.L. 1848"
Gallery Label:
This sand caster was found with a tag that read "768/1927.41"; but 1927.41 is not a wooden sand caster according to the accession records it is a pewter cup.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
37557
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letter opener
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Elephant ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 3/4 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 29.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Carved letter opener with flat, untapering blade and ornately carved handle with roses and other flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Object Number:
1942.399
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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