Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Tin/ Food
Object Number:
2002.1.2020
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Description:
This tiny rectangular tin is green with a gold and red crest with a shield flanked by lions on one side. The front and back reads "Runkel's/ Pure Breakfast/ Cocoa/ Prepared From The Finest Cocoa Beans/ New York, U.S.A.". The side has directions for preparation and the lid is printed "Runkel's Cocoa". Two of two-see also 2002.1.2019; for similar items, see 2002.1.895, 2002.1.2021, 2022.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
