Collection Highlights

The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph

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Doll's petticoat and split-crotch drawers
1870-1880
Puccini Restaurant
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
Yankee Doodle
ca. 1900
Contact printing frame
1870-1885
Dolls' house miniature figurine
1920-1960
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Watch Face
1880-1940
Keyring
1930-1950
Travel/ medallion
1940
Pinback button
1896-1920
Halley "100"
Raga
ca. 1980-1992
Mortar and pestle
1750-1850
Napoleon Bonaparte, mounted
1875-1915
Tick Tack
ca. 1800
Smelling bottle with pouch
1780-1820
A Peep at the Circus
1887
Bottle/Medicine
1930-1950
Perfume Sample
1970-2000
Tobacco
1920-1950
Pinback button
1995-1999
Hard hat worn by Lt. Mickey Kross
2001
Y.M.D.C. Ribbon
1870
Fastener
1775-1783
Powder horn
1834
Hetchel
ca. 1820-1850
Fire bucket
ca. 1806
Cane
1860-1918
Needle case
1850-1890
Lance or pike point
1760-1783
Pinback button
1995-1999
Tax Tokens (2)
1930-1945
Ribbon
1888
Fastener
1775-1783
Fragments of tureen (14) excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Umbrella: black w/red stripes & tassel
1880-1910
Metal spike mounted on wooden block w/ label and plaque
ca. 1819
Walking-stick
1880-1920
Spools
1750-1800
Broiler
1776-1783
Box
1943
Pin/ Food
1970-2000
Cue stick
Badge/ tag
1900-1940
Token
1909
Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 Commemorative Medal
1876
1964-1965 New York World's Fair
ca. 1964
Coin: US. Twenty cents, 1875
Pin: w/photo of W.J. Bryan
Doll's gloves (pair)
1860-1900
Shako with pompon
ca. 1886
Pin-back button
1936
Knife
1891
Trade sign
1890-1920
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Master Commandant Jesse D. Elliott
1820-1866
Rogers & Barbero
ca. 1960-1980
CUNY WORKS
1970-1990
Hooded cape
1920-1950
Doll
1900-1930
Fire helmet
1868-1880
Locomotive Picture Puzzle
1887
Box/ Cuff
1866-1910
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Pinback button
1978-1980
STOP ABM
ca. 1969
Republican County Committee Captain's Badge
1901-1903
Lady's costume: 1640
ca. 1958
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Doll
1800-1850
Pipe bowl
1850-1900
Dress helmet with plume
ca. 1888
Bayonet
1760-1783
Bayonet and scabbard
1898-1918
Paperweight
ca. 1900-1920
Toy/ Food
1950-1990
Trade sign
1880-1910
Shut them Down/Mobilization for Survival
1980-1985
Historical novelty
1990
United States Centennial Commemorative Medal
1874
Political button
Presentation sword
1851
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Potted plant and tree
1875-1925
Pie crimper
1840-1860
Medal
1908
Button
1980
Paint Samples
1950-1970
Cigarette holder
1890-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
New-York Historical Society Gold Medal for Achievement in History
1942
Knickers
ca. 1960-1980
Tin of mints
2007
Badge w/ribbon and pin
1898
Miniature pot and coffeepot
1875-1900
Walking-stick
1840-1860
Seal impression in box
1870-1905
Shoulder patches
1940-1950
Paperweight
1896
Medallion
1868-1900
Bottle/ medicine
1910-1930
Pinback button
1952-1956
Political novelty
1940-1950
Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Commemorative Medal
1925
The Little King
1920-1939
Handgun model
ca. 1906
Hard Times token: City Coal Yard Providence, R.I. 1833
1833
Plaque in case: Simon Bolivar
The Model Ship Puzzle
1870-1890
Child's plate
1820-1850
Trousers
1940-1945
Paperweight
1880-1920
Watch Face
1880-1940
Tin/ Food
1890-1910
Mug/ historical
1898-1910
Pencil
1940-1960
Button
Joseph Francis Lifesaving Medallion
1890
Compact
mid-twentieth century
Squeak toy (hen and chicks)
1875-1900
Easel
ca. 1887
Framed set of objects (10) excavated at Fort Solonga
1760-1783
Mother Goose Melodies Set to Music
1901
Save Grand Central/No more bites out of the Big Apple!
1975
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Sewing Needles
1952
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
A.A.S.R./CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION/HOTEL KNICKERBOCKER FEB.24, 08/1807/1907
ca. 1908
Commemorative ribbon
ca. 1892
Commemorative cane
ca. 1976
National Day of Mourning Abraham Lincoln Ribbons
1865
Miniature coal bucket
1900-1930
Lady's costume: 1818
ca. 1958
Perfume bottle
1820-1850
Peter Coddle Tells of his Trip to Chicago
ca. 1890
Button
1985-1995
Box/ Candy
1910-1940
Souvenir bag
1964-1965
Sign/ liquor
1940-1960
Button
ca. 1971
Rio de Janeiro National Library Medal
1910
United States Lines
William Pitt Medal
ca. 1766
Gavel, casket, key
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1880-1920
Storage box for epaulets
1850-1870
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Pinback button
1910-1920
Medicine
1950-1960
Store display/ tobacco
1890-1910
Coaster
1940-1970
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
Silk ribbon from the French Revolution celebration, New York City
1830
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Game of Visit to Camp
1870-1886
Sewing basket
ca. 1832
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
Coin: quar.dollar, Columbian Board of Lady Managers, 1893
Ribbon
ca. 1930
Commemorative cane
2009
Insignia
moulding plane
1875-1900
Miniature center table
1920-1940
Card case
1852
Peter Coddle's Trip to New York
ca. 1890
Sewing Supplies
1950-1990
Watch Face
1880-1940
Plate
1910
Office supply
1920-1940
Medal: NY-B'klyn ...
1883 or later
Old Homestead Steak House
Adolph Werner Plaquette
1907
Medal Struck in Celebration of the Restoration of Baron Van der Capellen to his Seat in the Assembly of the State of Overysell...
1782
Cabin Bank
ca. 1883
Botton collection on ribbon
1850-1860
Paperweight/Game
1890-1920
Box/ Food
1900-1920
Bottle/Can Opener
1910-1940
Tobacco
1890-1920
Pinback button
1980-2000
Pin-back button
1896
Adrienne
ca. 1960-1980
Nutmeg grater
ca. 1700-1800
Sleigh
ca. 1710
Rocking horse
1860-1890
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
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
Medal: Injuriis Coacta ...
Walking-stick
1880-1930
Parade ribbon
1916
Collection of 2 dolls in ethnic dress in box (boy & girl)
1950-1970
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
Catskill Aqueduct Medal
1917
Napkin
Coll. of 5 coins: Nova Caesarea, 1787 (New Jersey)
Button
1928
Shoe form
1850-1900
1943.52
1840-1860
Campaign thimble: Willkie for President
1940
Box/ Candy
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ sewing
1900-1940
Pin-back button
1981
Pin-back button
Joe Allen
ca. 1965-2007
Silversmith's form/stake
early 20th Century
Trolley
1860-1890
Doll: woman in ethnic dress w/long braids
ca. 1860
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
Model of the "City of New York"
ca. 1900-1939
Campaign ribbon
1896
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Arrowhead
1500-1700
Handle to wood graver
1850-1900
Buttons
Parasol
1870-1900
Block puzzle
ca. 1890
Leather Samples
1950-1960
Pin-back button
1896-1910
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Store display
1950-1960
Coin/ pendant
1890
Columbia University Service Award Medal
ca. 1934
Political button
Aerial camera equipment
Coin: half dollar, Connecticut, 1635-1935
Ribbon
Squeak toy (quail)
1875-1900
Chapeau (bicorne)
1873-1877
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
Adam's Apple
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back campaign button
ca. 1977-1985
Ribbon
Duck
1800-1900
Doll: woman in red dress w/hat
ca. 1867
Box
1850-1900
The Game of Authors
ca. 1890
Ribbon
1962-1990
Shopping bag
1996
Shoe horn
1890-1930
Musical recording
1910-1920
Civil War token
1863
First National City Bank 150th Anniversary Medal
1962
Spoon
ca. 1950
The Game of Dr. Busby: America's Oldest Game
ca. 1900
Fork
1790-1825
Badge in case
Arcade Jack Set/Jack Stones
1890-1940
Haversack
1855-1865
Spice box
ca. 1858
Plate
Packet
1906-1920
Pen
1980-2000
Pinback button
1890-1920
Medal
1900-1920
The Brooklyn Improvement Company Medal
1966
Parker-Davis button
T-shirt
2016
Coin: Georgius Dei Gratia Rex, 1723
Miniature candelabra (pair)
1910-1940
Cocked hat
1776-1780
Lantern
ca. 1840
Medicine
1980-2000
Medallion
1920-1950
Thimble/ political
1900-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
ca. 1980
Ribbon
late 19th - early 20th century
Lapel pin
ca. 2010
Ribbons
1800-1850
Button
ca. 1705
Soldiers on platform
1870-1910
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
Badge: Delegate Fireman's Ass. NY 1903
ca. 1903
The Playboy Club
Walking-stick
1850-1900
Ribbon
ca. 1900
Helmet
1850-1920
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
Model of the "Alabama"
1939
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1880-1910
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
250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States Medal
1905
Badge
1883
Commemorative cane
ca. 1876
Ribbon badge: Firemen's Assn. Trenton, N.J.
1880-1920
Squeak toy (bird)
1875-1900
Miniature Furniture, Secretary
ca. 1983
Needle case with sewing tools
1800-1850
2000 World Series ticket
2000
Snuff Box
1880-1910
Tin/ washing supplies
1910-1940
Pin
1910-1940
Pinback button
1944
Button
Campaign medal
1948
The Ground Floor
Dupondius in envelope: of Maximinianus
Timothy D. Sullivan Association Annual Outing Member Badge
1911
Scotsman
1870-1900
Plane
ca. 1739
Campaign lapel stud
1892
Patch/ Clothes
1990-2000
Napkin
1980-2000
Thimble
1900-1940
Badge
1899
Buttons
Elephant Castle
ca. 1960-1980
Paper doll
1830-1860
Washboard
1930-1950
Wind-up toy: three musicians
ca. 1890
Buckle excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
The Game of District Messenger Boy
ca. 1888
Button
ca. 1965
Toy
1955-1990
Cigarette package Cigarette package
1930-1960
Pinback button
1995-2000
Civil War token
ca. 1863
Doll
1870-1880
Matchbook
1940-1945
Priming horn
1775-1825
Walking-stick with removable sword
1860-1880
Scoop/ladle
ca. 1700-1800
Basket of dried flowers
1930-1960
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
French Line "Normandie" Commemorative Medal
1935
Medal
1917
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Medal
1860
Campaign ribbon
1892
Presentation plaque
1850-1900
Whale's tooth
1850-1890
Fabric Samples
1950-1970
Watch Face
1880-1940
Box
1940-1960
God Bless America
2001-2002
Pin
1896-1920
Copper cent
1791
Lenge
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back button
1970
Mechanical toy (pedlar with cart)
1850-1900
Canteen
1850-1900
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
Round the World with Nellie Bly
1890
Ribbon
1900
Puzzle
ca. 1941-1945
Stamp
1840-1870
Pestle
ca. 1850
Knife and sheath
1813-1830
Sewing clamp
1840-1880
Percussion dueling pistols with case and accessories (8)
1810-1820
Button
1971
Sack/ Food
1910-1940
Label
1940-1960
Badge/ medal
1920-1930
OPA Red Point ration tokens (10)
1944-1945
Button
Political button
1964
Doll ear muffs
Goodwill Delegation Members Medal
1923
Portfolio: monogram w/intials - ?
1872-1900
Pull toy (horse with foal)
1860-1890
Dress hat
1918-1945
Civil War token
1863
Spring Clip/Tool
1880
Intercom
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
Contribution receipt
ca. 1956
Zarela
ca. 1960-1980
National Shrine of St. Anthony token
ca. 1940-1960
Pin: hat
Doll
1920-1940
Doll
1850-1900
Butter mold
1825-1875
Sliced Animals Improved or Spelling Made Easy
ca. 1880
Box/ Collar
1866-1910
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
Tiddledy Winks
ca. 1890
Waist belt with bayonet scabbard
1860-1865
FDR
The Home Primer
1861-1870
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
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Official Commemorative Medal
1909
Fields Borough President button
Pin-back button
2017
The New Game of Illustrated Proverbs
ca. 1880
Toy chest of drawers
1840-1880
Flying Cloud
20th century
Hard hat
2001
Button
1988
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
Zelosophic Society Ribbon
ca. 1900
Dollhouse furn.: planter stand w/ textile lining
1920-1940
Miniature wood stove, coal bucket, and shovel
1960-1980
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
Button
2003
Walt Whitman Commemorative Medal
1925
Shepheard's at The Drake
Campaign pin
Ribbon
1800-1900
Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal
After 1850
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 Commemorative Medal
1789 or later
Puzzle
1850-1900
Helmet
1942-1945

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