Collection Highlights

Broadway, A.T. Stewart Dry Goods Store
Date:
1851
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.28
Medium:
1896 photo-mechanical color reproduction of an engraving

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Coffee mill
1880-1910
Mug
ca. 1980
Medallion in box: light, liberty and law...1866
1867
Fred's
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
Campaign pin
1896
Pie crimper
ca. 1800-1850
Diaphragm mimeograph
1902
Dress hat
1930-1945
Blue vs. Gray - The Civil War Card Game: North
1990-2004
Box/ Food
1890-1930
Box/ Food
1906-1920
Tobacco
1970-2000
Pinback button
1980-2000
John Paul Jones Plaquette
1906
Barnum & Bailey poster "Imre Kiralfy’s Columbus",1891
1891
Stamp
1900-1940
Marquis de Lafayette Medallion
ca. 1800
Bottle w/label: Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
1840-1850
Gavel made from tree planted by Alexander Hamilton
1908
Parlor Football Game
1891
Medicine
1920-1950
Lotion jar
1900-1920
Tobacco
1880-1890
Pin
1920-1930
Hard Times token
1837
Ribbon
ca. 1873
Commemorative cane
ca. 1858
Coin: quar.dollar, Columbian Board of Lady Managers, 1893
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Lady's costume: 1840's
ca. 1957
Jigsaw puzzle
1840-1860
Coffee mug
1999
Box
1900-1930
Pinback button
1992
Brush
1890-1930
Iron
1880-1920
Pin
1968
We want Willkie for President and Prosperity
ca. 1940
Chez Vito
Lincoln and Garfield Presidential Medalet
1881-1882
National Day of Mourning Abraham Lincoln Ribbons
1865
Trousers
1942
Miniature brazier
1875-1925
Miquelet lock
1650-1720
Paperweight
1890-1920
Coaster
1940-1970
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1995
Captain James Biddle Naval Medal
After 1840
Private Eyes
ca. 1983-1995
WWII student identification tag
ca. 1942
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Costume figurine (in box)
1920-1940
Model of hand engine
1840
The Good Old Game of Proverbs
ca. 1890
Shaving mug
1900-1930
Beer mug
1910-1940
Cosmetic Jar
1880-1910
Button
1962
Hard Times token
1837
Ribbon badge
1885-1897
Pencil sharpener
1930-1948
Fork
1790-1825
Medal: Injuriis Coacta ...
shuttle loom
ca. 1800-1850
Gentleman's costume: 1640
ca. 1960
Ink well w/war relics: bullets, shell fragment, etc.
1850-1865
Box with needles
ca. 1840
Hair Grooming
1900-1930
Pin-back button
1910-1940
Hardware/ household
1940-1960
Plate
1909
"Senior Citizens Blow the Whistle on Crime"
1970s
Lapel button
1888
Political button
1964
Doll skirt
Ribbon
Sealing press
ca. 1917
Jenny Lind Commemorative Medal
1847
Squares (3) that belonged to John Ramage
1775-1795
Winter hat
1940-1945
Civil War token
1863
Toy/ Candy
1980-2000
Hardware/ household
1950-1970
Thimble/ laundry
1900-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
Captain Lewis Warrington Naval Medal
1819-1885
Alo Alo
ca. 1960-1980
Embossed, hand mirror
1878
Soldier
1840-1870
Doll
1800-1850
Iron object excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1783
The Improved game of Snip, Snap, Snorum
1887
Sachet
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Swizzle stick
1920-1958
Cigar box
1940-1950
Hotel Astor, Times Square- Swizzle stick
1950-1980
Token
c. 1863
The American Way
1930-1950
Model of the "City of New York"
ca. 1900-1939
Miniature pedestal table
1915-1935
Welcome Home 27th New York Division Ribbon
1850-1910
"John Brown" pike
ca. 1857-1859
Sensitizing box
1850-1870
Hat
1943-1946
Souvenir Tile/Calendar
1916
Watch Face
1910-1940
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Badge/ pin
1909
Historical souvenir
1898-1900
Maxfield Parrish Medal
1915
Pin-back button
Shopping bag
Walking-stick
1850-1870
White hat
1942
Carriage
1870-1900
Saucer fragment excavated at a Revolutionary War military camp
1760-1783
Lincoln and Johnson presidential campaign medal
1864
Medicine
1990-2000
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Pin-back button
Fugio cent
1787
Box of crayons
1915-1940
Miniature carpet sweeper
1910-1940
Lady's costume: 1860's
ca. 1957
Spoon handles (2) excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Game of Flags of All Nations
1903
Button
1980-1990
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Shoe horn
1890-1930
Pinback button
1948-1952
Pen
1980-2000
University of Paris Medal
1895
The Tower Suite
Coin: Jefferson Nickel, 1939
The Game of Dr. Busby: America's Oldest Game
ca. 1900
Pin on card: Ike
Fulton Trust Company Plaquette
1915
Plate
ca. 1850
Pie crimper
19th century
Paperweight
Fan
1890-1920
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Clip
1960-69
Button
ca. 1970
Captain John Paul Jones Naval Medal
1790-1863
The Checkered Game of Life
1866
Commemorative MetroCard®
2016
Skirt
1942-1946
Elephant figurine
1875-1900
Whale's tooth
1840-1860
Cigar box w/tag
1800-1850
Medicine
1906-1930
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Convention ribbon with envelope
1840
Ribbon
ca. 1910
Cane
2002
Carved bear
1850-1900
Fragment from the "Merrimac" w/label
1860-1865
Geometrical lathe
1823
Uncle Sam's Mail
ca. 1900
Ashtray/ coin plate
1930-1960
Watch Face
1880-1940
Handkerchief
1893
Pinback button
1940
Athletic medal
1950
American Institute Medal
ca. 1890
Hamburg Heaven
Sestertius in envelope: Marcus Aurelius
Ribbon fragment
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Medal
1889
Music box
1850-1900
Field coat
1912-1918
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Tobacco tin
ca. 1930
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Advertising
1930-1950
Ring/ food
1930-1960
My Day when I vote for Willkie
Bookmark
1878
Cookie board
1780-1830
Collec. of 6 coins: Massachusetts, Common Wealth
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1850-1900
Bayonet excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Game of Golf
1896
Ashtray
1910-1940
Booklet
1939
Ticket stub
2001
Pinback button
1896-1910
white peace sign on black
ca. 1965
Ribbon
ca. 1861
Campaign cane
ca. 1896
250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States Medal
1905
Needle case
1780-1825
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Presentation medal
1854
Bayonet
1750-1850
Paperweight
1890-1930
Washing supplies
1890-1930
Tip tray/ coin tray
1920-1940
Pinback button
1896-1920
Lantern slide
1924-1930
Tie clip
ca. 1956
La Cocotte
Adam J. Slemmer medallion
Probably 1861
Die
1800-1838
Powder horn
1800-1825
Burnishing tools (2)
1775-1795
Bass drum
1836
Decorating Samples
1950-1970
Pencil
1940-1960
Shopping bag
1970-2000
Thimble/ vacuum
1900-1940
Tobacco tag
1870-1930
Ike in '56
Le Périgord Park
ca. 1980-1987
Spoon
1750-1850
Wire stand in pouch
ca. 1875
Doll's coverlet
1875-1950
Fireman's belt: exempt trustee assn.
1850-1900
Choice Thoughts from Longfellow
1890
Button
1970-1975
Toy
1930-1950
Printing/ medallion
1930
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
ca. 1965
General George Washington Military Medal
1863-1885
Lapel pin
1945
Iron cross: W.1914
Priming horn
1775-1825
Park Drag (or Private Coach)
1903
Doll: girl in sable brown velvet gown on stand
ca. 1900
Purse
1790-1840
Set of 4 bouillon cups with covers and saucers
1890-1908
Printer's block
1860-1880
Fan
1890-1920
Optical
1940-1960
Sign
1900-1930
Music/ pencil
1930-1960
Union Pacific "Lucky Piece" Souvenir Medal
1934
Pin-back button
2009
Microscope
1960
Medal: Childrens Founders Roll
1900-1930
Ribbon
ca. 1902
4 Badges
1865
Miniature drawknife
1890-1920
Service cap
1943-1945
Civil War token
1863-1865
Fan
1911
Leg brace
ca. 1940
Music cylinder
1905-1912
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
The Society of Medalists 38th Issue
1948
Shoei
ca. 1960-1980
Evening bag
1910-1920
Doll furniture: desk w/key
Collection of 5 wooden dolls
1900-1940
Incense burner
ca. 1890-1940
The American Yacht: A Marine Sectional Puzzle
ca. 1895
Sewing Souvenir
1980-2000
Puzzle
1880-1900
Button hook
1890-1930
Pinback button
1952-1956
Civil War token
1863
Doll blanket in carrying strap
1870-1880
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Round the World with Nellie Bly
1890
Bowl
ca. 1848
Fire helmet frontpiece: Pocohantas
1850-1900
Chapeau (bicorne)
ca. 1840
Gloves
1850-1863
Plate (11)
1760-1783
Paperweight puzzle
ca. 1880-1910
Pro Union/Pro Choice
1980-1985
Bottle Cap
1920-1960
Food spear
1940-1960
Pin-back button
1972
Barack Obama
2008
The Saint
ca. 1980-1988
Token
ca. 1783
Centennial of Washington's Inauguration "Federal Hall" Medalet
1889
Baluster
1889
Dress hat
1946-1947
Pine tree shilling
1652
Printer's Block
1890-1940
Doll
1890-1920
Travel
1940-1946
Commemorative token
1919
Pin-back button
1921-1950
Taro
ca. 1960-1980
American Institute medal
1847
Miniature domino set
1810-1820
Doll w/red bandana
1920-1960
Framed set of objects (36) excavated at West Point
1744-1788
Improved Game of Tiddledy Winks
1890
Box with Tin
1910-1940
Calendar
1908-1919
Food spear
1940-1960
Musical recording
1910-1920
Medallion
1931
Egyptian Obelisk Medal
ca. 1881
Flag cigar
After 1945
Captain Johnston Blakeley Naval Medal
1820
Tiddledy Winks
ca. 1890
J'aime Ike
Tercentenary of Portsmouth, R.I. Commemorative Medal
1938
Paper dolls and costumes (44 pieces)
1890-1900
Harness bells (5)
ca. 1808-1848
Pin-back button
ca. 2000
Food container
1900-1920
Trade Sign
1871
Punch bowl
1910-1930
Button
1968
Lapel stud
1888
Medal
1813
Spinner noise maker
probably 1960s
Doll: girl in blue dress on stand
1860-1900
Clockwork toy
1874-1900
Tobacco box
1700-1800
Rocking horse
1793
Bottle
1890-1910
Souvenir token
1904
Token
1940-1960
Insignia
1860-1900
Printing plate
Ribbon
ca. 1915
Commemorative cane
ca. 1900
Toy armchair
1730-1760
Walking-stick
ca. 1897
Spectacles and case
1830-1840
Farrago
1882
Powder Box
1880-1910
Clothing hanger
1900-1940
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Insignia
1910-1920
Medallion
1942
Myron T. Herrick Commemorative Medal
1914
Stockholm Restaurant
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commemorative Medal
1909
Wm. H. Taft
1908
Yoke
ca. 1825-1850
Medicine chest
1840-1880
Coat
1940-1945
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Box/ bottle/ food
1906-1920
Tin/ Candy
1980-2000
Photographic equipment
1880-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Cyrus Field Medallion
ca. 1868
Bookmark
1963
Nutmeg grater/tobacco shredder
ca. 1675-1775
Doll: masked figure w/disjointed legs
1940-1960
Darning egg
1800-1850
Framed set of American military buttons (61)
1775-1783
An Amusing Game of Horse Show
ca. 1890
Button
ca. 1980
Box
1890-1920
Cigarette pack
1952
Pinback button
1910-1930
Button
ca. 1962
Doll's chemise
1870-1880
Campaign cane
ca. 1932
Coin: half dollar, Arkansas Centennial 1935
"leaf" fork w/3 tines
18 or 19th century
Lady's costume: 1905
ca. 1965
Magnifying glass and case
1800-1830
American Fire Department: A Sectional Picture Toy
1882
Sewing Pins
1890-1930
Box/ Food
1948
Utensil
1980-2000
Medallion
1920-1940
Pin
1944-1948
Vote for Jimmy
1925
Sardi's
Medal w/ribbon: Cleveland Hendricks...March 4,1885
Ribbon
ca. 1900
Sword, scabbard and belt
1820-1850
Washtub
1700-1800
Dolls' house table lamp
1920-1960
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Watch Face
1880-1940
Tin/ Food
1890-1920
Pencil/ periodical
1950-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Barkley
Terrace
ca. 1975-2007
Scoop/ladle
ca. 1750-1850
Doll: pilgrim girl
1930-1940
Peddler Woman Doll
1800-1850
Nightstick
1860-1913
Historical Puzzle Box
ca. 1900
Medicine
1890-1900
Perfume Sample
1970-2000
Photographic equipment
1880-1920
Pinback button
1995
Hard Times tokens (2)
1841
Stephan A.Douglas Presidential Campaign Medal
1860
Bayonet tip
1775-1783
Box w/hinged lid: image of Madonna and child
1560-1570
Noah's ark
1850-1900
Scoop
ca. 1830-1870
Walking-stick
1860-1918
Handkerchief box
1840-1880
Marbles (86)
1850-1920
Box
1943
Bottle/ food
1930-1950
Cue stick
Button
1980-1990
Box
1890-1920
World's Columbian Exposition Medal
1893
NYC2012 Candidate City/100 Days Until the Decision/July 6, 2005
2005
Coin: U.S.:One Cent, 1851
Ribbon
1910
Ribbon
1892
Miniature mold
1900-1930
Sand caster
ca. 1848
Button
1968
Tool
1885
Trade sign
1880-1910
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
"Wood's Series" Washington Monument Medal
1875
Batons
ca. 1960-1980
GO DRUG FREE
1975-1985
Woodcarving (horse)
1850-1900
Cottages (6 pieces)
1875-1925
Fire helmet: chief engineer M.J.B.
ca. 1864
Toy armoire
Collar
1866-1910
Pen/ pencil
1930-1960
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1940-1960
Civil War Token
1863
Ribbon
ca. 1900
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Sword, scabbard and belt
1842-1846
Corkscrew
1800-1899
Stereoscope
1870-1880
Hat
1865-1880
Fanny Gray
1854
Purse
1780-1805
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Pinback button
1992-1996
Tin/ food
1950-1960
Button
1986
Historical novelty
1950-1970
Richard Nixon Official Inaugural Medal
1969
Political button
School slate
1870
Pair of gloves
1850-1900
Box
1750-1780
Block from Seaman's Retreat
1850-1860
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
1910-1940
Ribbon
1904
Pin-back button
1990
Hardware Sign
c. 1900
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
Dr. Frederick Rose Personal Medal
1861
East
ca. 1960-1980
"Draped Bust" quarter dollar
1806
Paper doll
1830-1860
Die and (2) impressions in box
1850-1900
The Brownie Blocks
1891
Paperweight/Ruler
1963
Medallion
1924
Bottle/ medicine
1880-1910
Pinback button
1944-1948
Political novelty
1936-1944
Lusitania Medal
After 1915
Map of New York State
ca. 1900
Transportation Token : Long Beach Bus Co. Inc.
1900-1940
Bottle
1840-1880
Badge in case
Helmet
1918
Child's plate
1825-1875
Trousers
ca. 1862
Button
ca. 1965
Watch Face
1880-1940
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Tapestry
1927
Pen
1990-2000
Pin-back button
State Department Lifesaving Medal
ca. 1861
Ashtray
mid-twentieth century
Toy: water well with buckets
1860-1890
Handle to engraving tool
1850-1900
Tobacco box
ca. 1760
Linen A * B * C Book: First Steps
1899
Button
ca. 1980
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Personal item
1890-1930
Pinback button
1896-1920
PS 118/22
1922

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