Collection Highlights

Poems, Henricus Selyns
Date:
1659-1686
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Selyns
Medium:
Ink on paper

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Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Pair of flintlock dueling pistols with case and accessories (57)
1780-1800
Miniature console table
1920-1940
Fowler c.1820-30, converted flintlock percussion musket: inscribed
1820-1830
Jack the Giant Killer
1890
Medicine
1900-1920
Shopping bag
1980-1995
Photographic equipment
1940-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Hard Times tokens (3)
1837
Fire helmet frontpiece: assistant engineer
1868-1900
Bayonet
1760-1783
Tammany Hall Committee of Arrangements Mass Meeting Ribbon
1884
Ribbon
ca. 1930
Commemorative cane
2009
Card case
1852
Peter Coddle's Trip to New York
ca. 1890
Sewing Supplies
1950-1990
Watch Face
1880-1940
Benjamin Franklin Medal
1784
Plate
1910
Office supply
1920-1940
Medal: NY-B'klyn ...
1883 or later
Old Homestead Steak House
Ribbon
Cabin Bank
ca. 1883
Botton collection on ribbon
1850-1860
Liberty and Security Medal
1795
Paperweight/Game
1890-1920
Box/ Food
1900-1920
Bottle/Can Opener
1910-1940
Tobacco
1890-1920
Pinback button
1980-2000
Pin-back button
1896
Jack In The Box
1830-1890
Doll trunk: M.L.C.
1860-1900
Adrienne
ca. 1960-1980
Nutmeg grater
ca. 1700-1800
Sword, scabbard, leather cover and tassel
1917-1919
The Game of Mail, Express or Accommodation
ca. 1920
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Century of Progress World's Fair medal
1933
Ribbon
1852
Badge/ medal
1910
Pinback button
1896-1910
Tokens (3)
1853, 1857, 1859
Tammany Hall 21st Assembly District Ribbon
ca. 1900
Waist belt badge
1760-1783
Badge: delegate...order American Firemen, Hudson, NY...1900
1900
Medal: N.Y.S. Vols
Seal impression in box
1816
Box with insignia and badges
1852-1880
Box
1910-1940
Comic book
1897
Sewing Supplies
1864-1890
Plate
1910
Upholstery supply
1910-1940
Force Franklin Out at Third
Sesterius in envelope: face w/Caracalla
Catskill Aqueduct Medal
1917
Napkin
Shoe form
1850-1900
1943.52
1840-1860
Campaign thimble: Willkie for President
1940
Box/ Candy
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Mortar
1800-1850
Bottle: J. Milhau Chemist New York
1860-1880
Thimble/ sewing
1900-1940
Pin-back button
1981
Pin-back button
Joe Allen
ca. 1965-2007
Silversmith's form/stake
early 20th Century
Doll with Quaker costume
1870-1900
Gentleman's costume: 1630
ca. 1967
Fire bucket
1847
Manhattan, The Skyscraper Building Game
1996
Mug/Shaving
1890-1930
Shopping bag
1995
Medicine
1940-1960
Letter opener
1930-1950
U.S. Merchant token
1847-1848
Cake mold
1850-1900
Walrus tusk carved w/cribbage board & sea mammals
1850-1900
Campaign ribbon
1896
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Parasol
1870-1900
Block puzzle
ca. 1890
Leather Samples
1950-1960
Pin-back button
1896-1910
Lieutenant Colonel John E. Howard Military Medal
after 1830
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Store display
1950-1960
Coin/ pendant
1890
Columbia University Service Award Medal
ca. 1934
Political button
Aerial camera equipment
Token: John Debellis, New York, Good for 5 cent drink pool
1900-1941
Squeak toy (quail)
1875-1900
Chapeau (bicorne)
1873-1877
Snuff box in box
The Rockefeller University Founders Ball
1985
Work For Peace/ Nov. 13 & 14
1960-1970
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Freedom Aint Free
2002
Pinback button
1896-1910
Wendell Willkie is my man for President
ca. 1940
Dollhouse bench
1920-1940
Doll: young man
1850-1890
Ribbon
1888
Adam's Apple
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back campaign button
ca. 1977-1985
Box
1850-1900
The Game of Authors
ca. 1890
Ribbon
1962-1990
Shopping bag
1996
Pocket book: woven geometric design
1740-1790
Shoe horn
1890-1930
Musical recording
1910-1920
Civil War token
1863
First National City Bank 150th Anniversary Medal
1962
Spoon
ca. 1950
Shirt
1895-1900
Haversack
1855-1865
Spice box
ca. 1858
Plate
Packet
1906-1920
Pen
1980-2000
Pinback button
1890-1920
Medal
1900-1920
The Game of Sir Hinkle Funny-Duster
ca. 1903
Game of Messenger Boy
ca. 1897
Coin: Silver Quarter, Washington, 1932
The Brooklyn Improvement Company Medal
1966
Parker-Davis button
T-shirt
2016
Miniature candelabra (pair)
1910-1940
Cocked hat
1776-1780
Lantern
ca. 1840
Medicine
1980-2000
Medallion
1920-1950
Roosevelt
Butter mold
1825-1875
Thimble/ political
1900-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
ca. 1980
Ribbon
late 19th - early 20th century
Lapel pin
ca. 2010
Toy settee
1880-1920
Magic lantern slide and frame
1880-1910
Collection of tools, personal accessories, and fragments (19 pieces)
1775-1850
16-4-52-34 Puzzle
1891
Box
1908-1930
Noisemaker
1930-1940
Button hook
1890-1930
Pinback button
1940
Match safe
1890-1920
Medal
ca. 1913
Holster
1860-1875
Badge: Delegate Fireman's Ass. NY 1903
ca. 1903
The Playboy Club
Cover for developing bath, photography accessory
1850-1870
Trousers
1944
Paperweight
1911-1930
Fan
1910-1930
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Pinback button
1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Baby shoe
ca. 1898
I GAVE TO COPE, 1962, AFL-CIO
1962
Bar pin
Ink stand
1900-1930
The Performing Sea-Lion
1899
Trousers
1860-1880
Magnetic Fish Pond
ca. 1891
Ashtray
1950-1980
Souvenir token
1939
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1912-1930
Pin
1880-1920
Civil War token
1863
Collection of buildings & scenery
1870-1910
Walking-stick
1900-1920
Ribbon badge
1888
Badge
1883
Commemorative cane
ca. 1876
Needle case with sewing tools
1800-1850
2000 World Series ticket
2000
Snuff Box
1880-1910
Tin/ washing supplies
1910-1940
Medal in Box: Battle of Bennington...1777-1927
1927
Pin
1910-1940
Pinback button
1944
Button
Campaign medal
1948
The Ground Floor
Advertising ribbon with document
1850-1890
Scotsman
1870-1900
Coin: half dollar, California's Diamond Jubilee, 1923
Plane
ca. 1739
Campaign lapel stud
1892
Patch/ Clothes
1990-2000
Napkin
1980-2000
Thimble
1900-1940
Badge
1899
Miniature mirror
1900-1930
Miniature dolls (pair)
1850-1880
Buttons
Elephant Castle
ca. 1960-1980
Paper doll
1830-1860
Buckle excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
The Game of District Messenger Boy
ca. 1888
Button
ca. 1965
Toy
1955-1990
Button
Cigarette package Cigarette package
1930-1960
Pinback button
1995-2000
Civil War token
ca. 1863
Doll
1870-1880
Matchbook
1940-1945
Apple parer
1856
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Seal: Mayors court of NY
1800-1821
Shoulder belt (2)
1860-1870
Photographic Plate
1900-1940
Bottle/ food
1948-1960
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Pin
1927
Lantern slide
1924-1930
East Side West Side Wants Willkie
Pilgrim Fathers Medal
1920
French Line "Normandie" Commemorative Medal
1935
Medal
1917
Presentation plaque
1850-1900
Whale's tooth
1850-1890
Fabric Samples
1950-1970
Watch Face
1880-1940
Fireman's fatigue cap: President
1870-1900
Connecticut State Building Commemorative Medal
1926
Box
1940-1960
God Bless America
2001-2002
Pin
1896-1920
Copper cent
1791
Lenge
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back button
1970
Doll
1920-1940
Doll
1750-1800
Fire helmet frontpiece: Americus
1836-1868
Police radio
1965-1980
Button
1972-1973
Mug/Shaving
1940-1960
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Powder horn w/ strap & stopper
1773
Clock
1920-1940
Ribbon
1900
Puzzle
ca. 1941-1945
Sewing clamp
1840-1880
Percussion dueling pistols with case and accessories (8)
1810-1820
Button
1971
Sack/ Food
1910-1940
Halliday Medal
1850-1880
Label
1940-1960
Badge/ medal
1920-1930
OPA Red Point ration tokens (10)
1944-1945
Button
Political button
1964
Doll ear muffs
Fire Engine Picture Puzzle
ca. 1880
Pull toy (horse with foal)
1860-1890
Lady's costume: 1775
ca. 1960
Dress hat
1918-1945
Civil War token
1863
Spring Clip/Tool
1880
Intercom
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
Miniature ship model
1910-1940
Miniature box
1960-1980
Ribbon
After 1848
Contribution receipt
ca. 1956
Zarela
ca. 1960-1980
National Shrine of St. Anthony token
ca. 1940-1960
Butter mold
1825-1875
Sliced Animals Improved or Spelling Made Easy
ca. 1880
Box/ Collar
1866-1910
Tailcoat
1900-1920
Box
1940-1970
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Pinback button
1944-48
Button
ca. 1967
George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medallion
1889
The Double-Six Puzzle
1930-1950
Garrison cap
1942-1945
Card case wrapped in document
ca. 1835
Padlock
1730-1775
Paperweight
1957
Pinback button
1932
Trade Sign
1880-1900
Sewing notion
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1920-1960
Sugar cutter
1790-1840
Section of water pipe in frame
1770-1800
Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal
1876
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Official Commemorative Medal
1909
Fields Borough President button
Pin-back button
2017
Toy chest of drawers
1840-1880
Flying Cloud
20th century
Hard hat
2001
Button
1988
We Women Want Willkie
Die
1800-1838
Hardware/ household
1940-1960
Fragment from the dirigible "Shenandoah"
1920
Souvenir
1898-1902
Pin-back button
Sargent Kendall Jackson 1926 Ribbon with Medal
ca. 1926
Oyster shucking knife
1850-1910
Toy kast
1825-1875
Gentleman's costume: 1665
ca. 1961
Sash
1910-1920
Grandmama's Arithmetical Game
ca. 1887
Bottle/Chemical
1890-1920
Coffee supply
1940-1960
Swizzle stick/ food spear
1940-1960
Insignia
1910-1920
Pie crimper
ca. 1800-1850
Modeling tool
1850-1900
Button
2003
Walt Whitman Commemorative Medal
1925
Shepheard's at The Drake
Saws (4)
1775-1795
Field glasses in case
1900-1920
Paperweight
1900-1920
Pinback button
1901
Flag of honor
2002
Bar Tray
1930-1950
Pinback button
1988-2000
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
1940
Miniature Jar
1825-1875
Marquis de Lafayette Medallion
ca. 1800
Bottle w/label: Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
1840-1850
Helmet
1942-1945
A B C Blocks
ca. 1883
Sewing Supplies
1864-1920
Spoon
1930-1950
Photographic equipment
1920-1960
Button hook
1896-1920
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Lady's costume: 1840's
ca. 1957
Badge w/ribbon & pin
The Premium Game of Logomachy or War of Words
1889
Ribbon
ca. 1917
Commemorative cane
ca. 1890's
Dress helmet with plume
1867-1882
Picture blocks
ca. 1900
Sewing Supplies
1890-1920
Spoon
1930-1950
Letter opener
1900-1940
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
Child's minature books (8)
1812-1817
Lady's costume: 1845
ca. 1965
Campaign pin
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
ca. 1950-1960
Ribbon
ca. 1907
Commemorative cane
ca. 1861
Belt clasp excavated at a Revolutionary War site
1760-1783
The Merry Game of Old Maid
ca. 1890
Sewing Pins
1890-1930
Hard Times token: Specie Payments suspended, May 10, 1837
1837
Pencil/ Food
1930-1950
Playing card
1940-1960
Store display
1880-1910
Swizzle stick
ca. 1980
Hotel Association of New York City 75th Anniversary Medal
1953
Louise Jr.
Trousers
1940-1945
Flax brake
1800-1850
Coin : half dollar, Stone Mountain Memorial 1925
Trousers
1985-1898
Paperweight
1890-1920
Box/ Food
1890-1930
Box/ Food
1906-1920
Ribbon
1890-1925
Pinback button
1980-2000
Man figure
1850-1900
Doll with Native American costume
ca. 1939
Treasury Department - First Class Life Saving Medal
1881
Barnum & Bailey poster "Cleopatra, Egypt’s Beautiful Queen," 1912
1912
Memo holder
1890-1920
Delftware fragment excavated at Fort Washington
1740-1783
Game of Baseball
1886
Medicine
1920-1950
Perfume bottle
1950-1990
Badge/ medal
1927
Pin
1920-1930
Hard Times tokens (4)
1841
Cushion
1800-1850
Commemorative cane
ca. 1800
Baluster from the steamboat "Mary Powell"
ca. 1861
Gentleman's costume: 1825
ca. 1960
Ribbon
1896
Needle wax
1840-1880
Pair of glow-in-the-dark "2000"
1999
Box
1890-1920
Pinback button
1992
Shoe Cleaner
1940-1960
Iron
1880-1920
Badge in case
1850-1930
Coin: Josephus lD.G...1775
Tie clip
1952-1956
Key Chain
ca. 1956
L'Aiglon
Miniature table
1875-1900
Dolls' house
1920-1960
Paperweight
1890-1920
Paperweight
1890-1920
Captain James Lawrence Naval Medal
1868-1885
Coaster
1940-1970
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1970-1990
Captain Stephen Decatur, Jr. Naval Medal
1820-1881
Cadillac Bar
ca. 1986-1999
New York, New York! The Ultimate Big Apple Trivia Game
ca. 1984-1994
Doll's cradle
1850-1900
Doll: red coat and hat
ca. 1877
Fire helmet frontpiece: engineer, C.F.
1820-1850
Game of Words and Sentences
ca. 1885
Mug/Shaving
1900-1930
Mug
1910-1940
Box/ Candy
1896
Pinback button
1990-2000
European bayonnet with tag
1850-1870
Parasol: black
1870-1900
U.S. Merchant tokens (2)
ca. 1860
Envelope
ca. 1955
Pencil sharpener
1930-1948
Ostrich feather ornament
1880-1920
Box
1900-1940
Hair Grooming
1911-1930
Medal: marksman 3, sharpshooter 2, expert 2...
Pinback button
1940-1950
Hardware/ household
1910-1940
Tin
1980-2000
"Citibank Believes in the Bronx"
1970s
Lapel button
Political button
1960s
Garrison cap
1946
Doll body suit
Lady's costume: Bride of 1946
ca. 1964
Savonarola Chair
1800-1806
Shovel
1800-1900
Civil War token
1863
Letter Opener/ Candy
1940-1960
Hardware/ household
1950-1970
Thimble/ laundry
1900-1940
Dollhouse furn: center table
1920-1940
Doll
1950-1970
Plaque in case: Order of the Crown of Belgium
early 20th Century
Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal
ca. 1880
The Kitano
ca. 1960-1980
Celluloid necklace
ca. 1910-1920
Camera and accessories
1885-1895
Game of Snap
ca. 1890
Booklet
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Swizzle stick
1920-1958
Typewriter
1888-1900
Towers Hotel - Brooklyn, N.Y. Swizzle stick
1950-1980
Token
Horseshoe Puzzle
1930-1950
Cabinet - 1860 Mint and Treasury Medal
1860
Walking stick
1760-1780
Foot warmer
1800-1850
Trousers
1901
Souvenir Tile/Calendar
1913
Watch Face
1910-1940
Bottle/ food
1880-1910
Badge/ medal
1900-1930
New Jersey Civil War Veteran Medal
Medal in Case: F.Habeneck Foudatour 1828
ca. 1881
Historical souvenir
1898-1900
American Institute Medal
ca. 1877
Identification Token
Shopping bag
Toy cupboard
1875-1900
Teapot (6) excavated at a Colonial house
1760-1783
Edward W. Parsons & Mary F. Taber Marriage Medal
1876
Game of Leap Frog
ca. 1890
Medicine
1910-1930
Shopping bag
1996
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
2004
Am I Not a Man & a Brother
ca. 1800
Carved Balls in Cage
1800-1900
Soldiers (12)
1880-1920
Pin: 2 year
Box of crayons
ca. 1930

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