Textile: A novel project
Classification:
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/8 × 11 1/2 in. (41 × 29.2 cm)
Description:
Poem and decorative border letterpress-printed in black on white silk satin; entitled "A Novel Project. A Sentimental Sally" by Harry Hone, Esq. Occasioned by the proposed Establishment of a Hair Dresing & Shaving Saloon, In which the operations will be performed by virtuours and accomplished Lady Artists, under the Superintendence of I.G. Hubbard, Third Avenue, New York." Printed below poem: "Printed at Mitchell's Book and Jobbing office, 265, Bowery".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4840
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
59158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pacific Mills promotional textile
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Silk, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/2 × 24 in. (49.5 × 61 cm)
Description:
Jacquard-patterned texile executed in black and cream; depicting eagle holding banner that reads "E PLURIBUS / UNUM"; "1876" inscribed below. Second register depicts vignette of factory; "1776" and "DESIGNED BY / H/ TOPHAM" inscribed in and around framing strapwork. Cartouche reads: PACIFIC MILLS, / LAWRENCE / MASS. /TREASURER, / J.W. EDMANDS / AGENT / JOHN FALLON./ SELLING AGENTS, / JAMES L. LITTLE & Co. BOSTON/ NY. & PHILA."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4839
Gallery Label:
This textile commemorated the U.S. Centennial while promoting the work of Pacific Mills, a textile manufactory in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Bibliography:
Collins, Herbert Ridgeway. Threads of History: Americana Recorded on Cloth, 1775 to the Present. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1979.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
59157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sign
Classification:
Description:
Printed sheet metal sign; black printing on silver/grey: Insure Against Accidents with the Aetna Life Ins. Co. of Hartford, Conn. The largest Life and Accident Company in the World.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4838
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
59156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sign
Classification:
Description:
Lithographed sheet metal sign depicting store of C. Sidney Norris & Co., 36 Hanover Street, Baltimore
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4837
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
59154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Information kit
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.
Description:
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. A paper card printed in black, orange, yellow and white with people drinking cocktails, different shaped glasses and grapes and the words "Coronet/ Tourist Services/ Bar Service", followed by a list of liquors, cocktails and cigarette brands available and their prices in U.S. cents and old British shillings. The reverse lists other items available in black including amenities such as electric razors, newspapers, children's games, pens, cologne, sewing and medical kits, and candy; and souvenirs including powder compacts, scarves and cigarette cases. See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3119
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
55564
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Store display
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal, paper, celluloid
Dimensions:
11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
Description:
A metal cigar display stand and mechanical cigar cutter. The base has two holes in which the end of either a small or large cigar is placed and the unit pressed down activating an internal spring-loaded clipping blade. An embossed metal frame stands upright at the rear around a color print of a kneeling Native American man with a feathered headress and a bow in hand looking out from a high grassy peak. The frame is embossed and highlighted with red and green paint "Rocky Ford/ Delicious Flavor/ Cigar". Embossed in the rear base "The Brunhoff Mfg. Co./ Cincinnati, O."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3641
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
55563
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tax Tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1930-1945
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Tokens; white metal; depiction of the state of Missouri on both sides; "MISSOURI / 1 / SALES / TAX RECEIPT"
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer, 1942.
Object Number:
INV.13919ab
Marks:
Hand written on small envelope: "B.C.L. 1942 / Given as change during the war"
Gallery Label:
From 1935 to 1961, sales tax tokens were made in great quantities in order to give change for sales taxes. When the sales tax included a fraction of a cent, sales tax tokens were given as change to avoid over charging consumers. Twelve states issued coin-like tax tokens, which were made of aluminum, copper, zinc, brass, plastic, fiber, cardboard, and paper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
54361
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political novelty
Classification:
Date:
1950-1960
Medium:
Wood, metal, graphite, rubber
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A blue wood hexagonal pencil printed in white "John M. Kubis for Sup't of Highways".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4624
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
53869
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political novelty
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Wood, metal, graphite, rubber
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A red hexagonal pencil printed in white "Al Dorfman/ For Assembly/ Democrat- Vote Row 'A' ". Alvin Dorfman of Long Island, N.Y.; Democrat; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4623
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
53868
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political novelty
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Wood, metal, graphite, rubber
Dimensions:
7 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
An ivory colored pencil printed with green eagles flanking the words "Re-Elect/ Senator William F. Condon". William F. Condon, (b. 1897) of Yonkers, Westchester County, Republican; member of New York state assembly from Westchester County 5th District, 1928-35; member of New York state senate, 1939-64 (26th District 1939-44, 29th District 1945-54, 32nd District 1955-64).
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4622
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
53867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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