Medallion
Classification:
Date:
1912
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A silver colored metal medallion embossed with a central image of a mountain with fields, fences and a fortress in the foreground surrounded by the words "Cumberland Old Home Week, Sept. 1-7, 1912/ Ft. Cumberland, 1754". On the reverse, an embossed church with steeple surrounded by the words "Emanuel Episcopal Church/ Sit of Old Fort Cumberland, MD, 1912." Loop at the top for hanging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1962
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
49590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal
Classification:
Date:
1905
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A gold colored metal pin back medal with a eagle on a bar attached by chains to the main medallion. The bar reads "Official Souvenir", the main medallion has a wreath surrounding an embossed view of port docks in an industrial town and reads "Semi-Centennial Celebration March 28th/1855-1905 / City of Hoboken, N.J. Corporate Seal".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1961
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
49589
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir token
Classification:
Date:
1904
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
Souvenir token from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase centennial. On one side is a embossed image of three men one of whom is Theodore Roosevelt, one may be Jefferson and the third may be Napoleon, surrounded by the words "In Commemoration of Louisiana Purchase Exposition/ 1803-1904". On the reverse, the portrait of three men that is the trademark of the Huyler's cocoa company and the words "St. Louis/ Compliments of Huylers". See other Huyler's objects.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1960
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
49588
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir token
Classification:
Date:
1893
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
Souvenir token from the 1893 Columbian Celebration. On one side is a embossed image of a pavillion with a dome and spire surrounded by the words "U.S. Gov'T Building/ Length 421 Ft./ Width 351 Ft./ Area 3.3 Acres". One the reverse, "Treasury Department/ United States Mint Exhibit/ World Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1959
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
49587
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
1893
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A numbered black metal pin with gold colored highlights from the 1893 Columbian Celebration, perhaps a season pass. A wreath surrounds the words "World's Columbian Exposition 1893", with a central plaque with the stamped impressed number "20018".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1958
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
49586
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1871
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
Token embossed on one side with an image of a large pavillion surrounded by the words "Cincinnati/ 1871/ Industrial Exposition". On the reverse, the words "Under The Auspices of The Chamber Of Commerce/ Floor 145,000 Sq. Ft./ Board of Trade/ & Ohio Mechanics/ Institute."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1957
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1871
eMuseum Object ID:
49585
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir coin
Classification:
Date:
1853
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A gold colored metal medallion or souvenir coin embossed on one side with an image of a large pavillion surrounded by stars and reads "New York Crystal Palace/ 1853". On the reverse, a man driving a small cart pulled by two dogs marked "Tray and Troy" and the words "H.B. West's Famous Trained Dogs".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1956
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
49584
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A key probably for accessing a locker at the World's Fair. On one side, an oval frame around with the word "Corbin" surrounded by the words "World's Fair of New York/ 1940". See also 2002.1.1953
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1954
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A key probably for accessing a locker at the World's Fair. On one side, an oval frame around with the word "Corbin" surrounded by the words "World's Fair of New York/ 1940". See also 2002.1.1954
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1953
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49582
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir token
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. oval
Description:
A souvenir token made from a U.S. penny elongated and pressed through an embossing machine. On one side, an embossed image of a boardwalk amusement park with a ferris wheel surrounded by puffs of smoke and the words "July 28, 1907/ Coney Island Fire". The back shows is illegible. See also 2002.1.1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 for similar pressed coins.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1955
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
49581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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