Collection Highlights

The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph

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Token
ca. 1827
Packet/ Candy
1998
Food bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ laundry
1900-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
It's in the bag if we get out the vote Look inside to find out how...
ca. 1956
Mitali Restaurant
ca. 1960-1980
Razor and case
1870-1875
Doll's armchair
1910-1913
Bottle: Warner's safe kidney & liver cure...
1860-1880
Stamp
1775-1850
Yankee Peddler or What Do You Buy?
1865-1870
Pitcher
1880-1910
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Medicine label
1880-1920
Cigar box
1953
Civil War token
ca. 1860
The Circle of Friends of the Medallion 4th Issue
1911
Dexterity game
ca. 1930
James A. Garfield Presidential Medal
1882
Pin
German set trigger bolt action needle gun
Stock ticker machine and printing mechanism stand
1890
Busk
1750-1850
Jodhpurs
1917-1918
Souvenir Tile/Calendar
1911
Fan/ invitation
1884
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1895
Pencil
1940-1960
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Official Commemorative Medal
1909
Pin-back button
Shopping bag
Walking-stick with removable sword
1860-1880
Whale's tooth
1860-1867
Puzzle
1850-1900
Riding boots (pair)
1900-1940
Pin-back campaign button
1992
Hair Grooming
1890-1930
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
Fugio cent
1787
Box of crayons
1909-1940
Dollhouse furn: display cabinet
1920-1940
Gentleman's costume: 1620
ca. 1968
Doll house furniture: ribbon used as stair carpet w/rods
1875-1925
The Hand of Fate Fortune Telling Game
1901
Button
1980-1985
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Shoe horn
1890-1930
Insignia
1910-1950
Pencil
1950-1960
Christopher Columbus Medal
1892
Chateau Madrid
Coin: New Brunswick Half Penny Currency 1854
Red lapel button on paper
Uncle Sam Scroll Game
ca. 1888
Theatre Imperial
1888
Pestle
ca. 1800-1850
Paperweight
1890-1920
Fan
1900-1930
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1992
Button
ca. 1965
Centennial Medal of the American Numismatic Society
1958
World's Fair Souvenir Scarf
1964
Tambourine noise maker
probably 1960s
Stamp
1840-1870
Pan
ca. 1904
Pull toy (horse)
1875-1900
Dress hat
1898-1910
Tobacco shredder/nutmeg grater
ca. 1675-1775
Medicine
1890-1930
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Sewing table
1853-1860
Ribbon
ca. 1858
Cane
ca. 1880
Carved lion
1850-1900
Gentleman's costume: 1660
ca. 1964
Needle case
1840-1880
The Game of Fifteen
1870-1880
Ashtray
1920-1940
Watch Face
1880-1940
Advertising token
1863
Pinback button
1940
Button
1973
Electric iron in original box
1946-1954
The Baroque
Pin: hat
Comemorative Medal
1894
Aeolian harp
1850-1880
Storage box for epaulets
1860-1865
Paperweight
ca. 1910
Watch Face
1880-1940
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Public library
1986
Pinback button
1896-1910
Perhaps Roosevelt is all you deserve
Bookmark
1890
Trumpet
ca. 1863
Coin : half dollar, Stone Mountain Memorial 1925
Waist belt with bayonet scabbard
1860-1865
Coll. of 3 coins: US. half cent, 1807, 1809, 1828
Piece of wood from the "Chesapeake"
ca. 1812
Chain
1760-1783
The Derby Steeplechase
1890
Tip tray
1900-1920
Ribbon/ bookmark
1876
Tray
1908
Pin
1890-1930
Hard Times tokens (3)
1837
Commemorative ribbon
ca. 1841
Token: Williams Iowa Supply Iowa City IA 25c.
1900-1940
Campaign cane
ca. 1896
Ornament
1800-1850
Miniature armchair
1920-1940
Needle case
1840-1880
Puritan
ca. 1930
Paperweight/ Pin Cushion
1895-1930
Washing supplies
1900-1930
Ash tray
1962
Lantern slide
1924-1930
Match book
1956
La Bourgogne
Zelosophic Society Ribbon
ca. 1900
Powder horn
ca. 1860
Gauntlets (2)
1897
Dolls' house chairs (4)
1920-1960
Soda mug
1900-1920
Pencil
1940-1960
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ furniture
1900-1940
Pin
1896-1920
Button
Miyako
ca. 1965-1980
Sand caster
1800-1840
Powder horn
1780
Humpty Dumpty Circus
1903-1935
United States of America
1848-60
Coat belt
1914-1918
The Game of American History
ca. 1890
Button
1972-1973
Toy
1920-1940
Liquor
1940-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Civil War tokens (2)
1863
Note from Mrs. John James Audubon (1787-1874)
"God Bless America!" WWII radio toy
1942
George Washington Mount Vernon Residence Medal
After 1858
Doll
1840-1880
Bowling set
1800-1900
Fireman's belt
1850-1900
Uncle Sam's Family
1876
Button
1972-1973
Spring
Tobacco
1920-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
Civil War token
1863
Brothel token
Dexterity game
1942
Coin: Africa
Medal Honoring Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette
Coffee grinder
ca. 1850
Costume figurine
1950-1970
Buttons mounted on card
1860-1865
Spoon bowl
1760-1783
Printer's Block
1845
Fan
1880-1910
Optical
1945
License plate
1969
Upholstery supply
1910-1940
Lincoln Tunnel Dedication Medal
1937
cultural button
Ribbon
1852
Limberjack
1900-1950
Folding Rulers (2) that belonged to John Ramage
1775-1795
Flint-lock rifle w/ bayonet mounted on wood plaque
1765-1775
I Love USA
Fan
1900-1940
Toy
1993-2000
Ornament
2001-2002
Pinback button
1896-1920
The Circle of Friends of the Medallion 10th Issue
1914
Spring Street Natural Restaurant & Bar
ca. 1960-1980
Advertising beer foam scraper
1910-1912
Doll house furniture: chest on chest
1920-1940
Doll
1820-1850
Fire helmet
1885-1900
The Doctors and the Quack: A Game
ca. 1887
Reduce Crime! Jail the Nixon Team!
1972-1973
Tile
1890-1930
Button hook
1890-1930
Radiant Baby
1986
Civil War token
1863
Doll's necklace
1870-1880
Medal: Robert Weeks DeForest... 1872-1922
1922
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Mortar
1800-1850
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Whale's tooth
1910-1940
Ship's clock
1860-1880
Gorget
1855-1870
Button
1992
Tin/ Food
1906-1920
Bottle Cap
1920-1960
Box
1890-1920
Food spear
1950-1990
Golf tees
1956
Pin-back button
ca. 1974
River Club
1981
Walrus tusk carved w/cribbage board & sea mammals
1850-1900
Stamp
1850-1880
Ship models (2)
1900-1915
Sword, scabbard and belt in case: U.S.N., goes with "Ide" uniform
ca. 1940
Oak tree shilling
1652
Printer's Block
1890-1940
Fan
1940-1950
Travel
1940-1960
Commemorative token
1920-1950
Wm. McKinley
1900
Yama
ca. 1960-1980
"Dynatomic" radio
ca. 1946
Dollhouse furn: table
1920-1940
Doll
ca. 1880
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Button
1992
Box
1890-1920
Tin/ food
1980-2000
Food spear
1940-1960
Store display/ tobacco
1890-1930
foot warmer
1850-1900
American Institute Medal
ca. 1867
Matchbook
ca. 1941-1945
The Society of Medalists 2nd Issue
1930
Ribbon
1888
Presentation sword and scabbard
ca. 1815-1816
Ballot box
ca. 1857
Palette knife
1850-1900
Lapel stud
1892
Watch Face
1880-1940
Trade sign
1880-1920
Bar Tray
1930-1950
vietnam moratorium
ca. 1969
Chester A. Arthur 1881-1885
New York City souvenir hot pad
ca. 1939
Spinner noise maker
probably 1960s
Pocket book: woven geometric design
1740-1790
Medal w/ribbon: Grant and Colfax
Fragment of the floor of Audubon's house
ca. 1841
Tobacco box
1770-1790
Bottle: Rheumatic Syrup 1882
1885-1910
Vase
1892
Puzzle
1880-1900
Travel
1940-1960
Pin
1890-1920
39 paintsticks or tools
2002
Button
Souvenir cane
ca. 1989
Miniature ewer
1900-1930
Walking-stick
1780-1820
Spectacles
1830-1840
The Cash Boy
ca. 1885
Tin
1898
Clothing hanger
1970-1990
Pen
1970-2000
Store display
1890-1930
Pencil
1900-1930
Buenos Aires Medal
1880
Camelot
Roosevelt
Rutherford B. Hayes Indian Peace Medal
1879
Surveyor's instruments in case
1867-1880
Tape loom
1750-1825
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1910
Box/ bottle/ food
1906-1920
Display cabinet
1890-1920
Transportation token
1930-1960
Pinback button
1991
Major General Winfield Scott Military Medal
1849
Bank
ca. 1930
Pastry jagger/crimper
ca. 1775-1850
Ribbon fragment and envelope
Holster
1860-1875
Pill box
ca. 1863
Apothecary bottle with cap
1875-1925
Apothecaries' weight excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
1760-1783
Badge: Arrangement Committee
1880-1920
Sewing Supplies
1876
Lotion tube/box
1912
Fire Engine, Lady Washington Engine Co. No.1 Morrisania, N.Y.
1851
Pinback button
1920-1930
Token
ca. 1863
Doll's shift
1870-1880
Coin: Columbian half dollar, Chicago Expo. 1893
Campaign cane
ca. 1936
Doll
1870-1900
Lady's costume: 1665
ca. 1961
Set of plastic buildings and cast metal wrench
1920-1960
Teaspoon
ca. 1950
Box
1890-1920
Box/ Food
1980-2000
Playing card
1940-1960
Advertising token
1958-1960
Ribbon
1900-1920
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Medal
1928
Alfredo
Ribbon badge
1888
Sword
1750-1775
Fork excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Mechanical pen/pencil
1860-1865
Paperweight
1890-1920
Fan
1910-1940
Box
1940-1960
Button
1980-1992
Pinback button
1896-1910
General Daniel Morgan Military Medal
1975
American Stanhope
ca. 1960-1980
Chest of drawers
1825-1875
Coin
Table for the ship model of the "Chesapeake"
1930
Rum bottle
1750-1770
Shovel blade excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Magnetic Jack Straws
1891
Medicine
1900-1930
Cup
1980-2000
Pin
1995-2000
Early American token: Peales Museum & Gallery of the Fine Arts 1825
1825
Ribbon
1888
Cartridge box badge
1760-1783
Medal: Louisiana Purchase Exposition
1904
The Pretty Village
1890
Snuff container
1775-1825
Balancing Horse on Cart
1870-1880
Stamps (2) in box
1860-1890
Footlocker
1860-1865
Button
1975
Pinback button
1956-1973
Cue stick
License plate
1942
Token
1913
Bicentennial of the City of Albany Commemorative Medal
1886
Cent coin
1906
Button
Plate
1825-1850
Miniature mortar and pestle
1900-1930
Parade cap
1870-1900
Civil War token
1863
Hook
1890-1930
Badge
1890-1930
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Button
1986
Norwalk Memorial Medal
1869
Container Cafe
ca. 1960-1980
WE ARE ALL P.O.W.
1980-1990
Miniature birdcage
1900-1940
Doll's outfit (6)
1875-1925
Stirrups (pair)
1875-1925
The Darktown Fancy Ball Puzzle
1894
Mug/Shaving
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Watch box
1980-2000
Button
1985
Civil War token
1863
Medal w/ribbon: ...Causas Melius
late 19th - early 20th century
Theodore Roosevelt Inauguration Badge
1905
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Fireman's fatigue cap: President
1870-1900
Canteen, painted blue - bound with iron straps
1861
Toy slant-front desk
1850-1900
Umbrella: blue w/carved horsehead handle
1850-1880
Pipe: long stem
1850-1900
Paperweight
ca. 1870-1910
Pinback button
1940-1960
Hardware/ household
1940-1960
Canning jar
1880-1910
Historical memorabilia
1946
James A.Garfield Commemorative Medal
1881
Political button
Aerial camera
Clock
1920-1940
Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
1865
Pills in original packaging
1850-1900
Shako
1930-1940
Fugio cent
1787
Box
1934
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ food
1900-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Major General Zachary Taylor Military Medallion
1849
Ambassador Grill
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back button
2011
Cow
1850-1900
Pedlar doll
1850-1890
Cake board
ca. 1790
Old Maid
ca. 1900
Cosmetic Bottle
1890-1920
Token
1880-1920
Bottle/ medicine
1880-1910
Button
1980-1990
Hair brush
ca. 1960
World's Columbian Exposition "Half Dollar"
1893
Krazy-Ikes Building Set
1930
Fugio cents (4)
1787
Ribbon
After 1848
Fire helmet: President NY Exempt Assn., LF
1854-1880
Time capsule chest
1914
Miniature console table
1920-1940
Paperweight
ca. 1882
Fan/ invitation
1890
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Tin advertising figure
1890-1920
Bodkin
ca. 1890
Jenny Lind Commemorative Medal
1847
Plaster medal casts
1851-1900
Pin-back button
2016
Tailcoat
1900-1920
Carnegie Corporation Medallion
1936
Pull toy (boat)
ca. 1820-1840
Military button samples
1826
Home ABC
ca. 1890
Medicine
1930-1960
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Tobacco premium
1900-1930
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
1968
Ribbon
ca. 1878
Cane
ca. 1883
Collection of 1 tree & 2 figures
1870-1910
Walking-stick
1850-1900
Eyeglasses
ca. 1930
The Improved Game of Fish Pond
1890
Political Asylum for Salvadorean Refugees/Stop Deportations Corpresal
1980-1995
Tin/ Candy
1906-1930
Whistle
1920-1940
Beer advertising sign
1920-1940
Pencil
1940-1960
Joseph Hodges Choate Commemorative Medal
1922
Prince George Hotel
We Women Want Willkie
I'm for Nixon and Lodge
Medicine chest
1840-1880
Officer's coat
1898
Pin-back button
1972
Watch Face
1880-1940
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1952-1956
Coaster
1940-1970
Campaign ribbon
1888
PAUL/ CURRAN/ FOR/ GOVERNOR
1982
Paper doll
1830-1860
Coin: half dollar, California's Diamond Jubilee, 1935
Modeling tool
1850-1900
Forage cap
1860-1880
Medicine bottle
1850-1900
Cup excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
1740-1783
Lotto
ca. 1890
Ashtray
1940
Shopping bag
1985
Bar Tray
1900-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
The Game of Phoebe Snow
1909
Medal in envelope: America/France
Doll hat
1870-1880
Commemorative cane
ca. 1897
Pipe
1880-1920
Toy train
1900-1910
Tape measure
1840-1880
The Improved Game: Peter Coddle And His Latest Trip to New York
1875-1900
Candle holder
1900-1920
Fan
1900-1930
Sewing Needles
1890-1930
Pinback button
1944
Office supply
1940-1960
Card of buttons
1940-1980
FRANKIE and JOHNNIE'S Restaurant
Badge w/ribbon & pin
Tercentenary of the Purchase of Manhattan Island Medal
1926
Rotary knife cleaner
1854-1900
Mortar
ca. 1750-1850
Bottle opener
1920-1960
Token
1900-1930
Wrapper
1980-2000
Thimble/ furnace
1900-1940
Tobacco tag
1870-1930
NBC Tenth Anniversary Medal
1936
The Saloon
ca. 1960-1980
Cookie cutter
1850-1900
Captain Stephen Decatur, Jr. Naval Medal
1820-1881
Garrison cap
1940-1945
Bottle: Brant's Indian Pulmonary Balsam...
1840-1860
Fireman's belt
1868-1900
Ribbons
1890
Ashtray
1940-1970
Salt and pepper shaker
1939
Novelty fan
1950-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910

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