Ring
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/2 x 1/2 x 3/4 in.
Description:
A silver colored metal ring with a six-sided enameled top that has an image of the Trylon and Perisphere in silver on blue with a red border and reads "New York World's Fair/ 1939".
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Elledge
Object Number:
2002.1.1945
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
49535
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 5/8 x 1 in.
Description:
A brass colored metal ring with a large oval top that has a relief of the Trylon and Perisphere in front of a radiating sunburst and reads "New York World's Fair/ 1939".
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Elledge
Object Number:
2002.1.1944
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
49534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sign
Classification:
Date:
1889
Medium:
Paper, metal
Dimensions:
10 x 27 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A scroll like advertisment for an amateur circus. It is printed in black with drawings of people on horses, acrobats, clowns, dogs and harlequins and reads in black and red, in part, "Programme of Amatuer Circus at 'Pleasance' May 3rd, 1889/ Ring Master, H.N. Potter./ 1 Grande Entree and Quadrille/ 2 Great High and Lofty Tumbling Act/ 3 The Countryman's Visit [clown act]/ 4 The Celebrated Baby Clown Elephant 'Mac', 5 Les Echelles [trapeze act]...". Fifteen different acts are listed with names of performers and description of the act. Brass rods form the top and bottom of the scroll.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1943
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
49533
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Panorama
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
5 x 6 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Description:
A folding historioscope or myriopticon entitled "The World Of Tomorrow/ New York World's Fair". A postcard like model of the grounds that has several expanding layers and an eye-hole for viewing. Shows the Trylon and Perisphere in the distance with fountains, statues, people walking on the main thoroughfare of the fair in the foreground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1942
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
49532
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1950-1970
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 5/8 x 3 in. diameter
Description:
This orange, gold and white patterned canister reads on the bottom " 'AirSpun' Coty/ Poudre De Beaute/ L'Origan Soleil D'Or". Made by "G.W. Button Corp/ New York". For more Coty products: 2002.1.466, 467, 846-851, 856, 1597, 1598.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.851
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
49516
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Makeup Tin
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny gold colored round tin has fine red spiral stripes radiating from the center of the lid which reads "Airspun", and on the bottom "Following the glorious success of the exclusive Coty 'Airspun' Face Powder-we present/ Coty Airspun Rouge (Medium)". See also 2002.1.1597 and more Coty products: 2002.1.466, 467, 846-851 , 856.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1598
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
49515
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Makeup Tin
Classification:
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny gold colored round tin has fine red spiral stripes radiating from the center of the lid which reads "Airspun", and on the bottom "Following the glorious success of the exclusive Coty 'Airspun' Face Powder-we present/ Coty Airspun Rouge (Dark)". See also 2002.1.1598, and more Coty products: 2002.1.466, 467, 846-851 , 856.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1597
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
49510
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Skin Cream Tin
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny silver colored round tin is embossed on the lid "Creme Elcaya/ An Ideal Dressing Cream/ For The Complexion", and on the bottom "James C. Crane/ Sole Agent / Elcaya/ One Sample/ Get The Others/ 108 Fulton St. N.Y." See also 2002.1.1595, 2002.1.844 and 2002.1.845
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1596
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
49509
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Skin Cream Tin
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny silver colored round tin is embossed on the lid "Creme Elcaya/ An Ideal Dressing Cream/ For The Complexion", and on the bottom "James C. Crane/ Sole Agent / Elcaya/ One Sample/ Get The Others/ 108 Fulton St. N.Y." See also 2002.1.1596, 2002.1.844, 2002.1.845
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1595
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
49508
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pill box
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 /4 x 1 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
This small white round box has black sides and is hand marked on the lid "E.R./ Compazine/ 5 mg.", and was reportedly received by Bella Landauer during a visit to a hospital emergency room for stomach distress.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1594
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
49507
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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