Pen
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
6 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A white ball point pen printed in red on the shaft "DIME.", for the Dime Bank.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2057
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Wood, graphite, metal,rubber
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A white pencil printed in dark blue on the shaft "EFS National Bank/ Member FDIC/ Memphis", with a toll free phone number.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2056
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letter opener
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic, metal
Dimensions:
3 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A blue plastic letter and package opener with a small razor blade mounted in it and a white plastic insert on one side that reads in black "Dreyfus", with a lion's head filling the "D". A magnet is attached to the back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2055
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
2 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
A gold colored metal pin with shaped like a flag and printed with the American Flag stars and stripes and mounted on its original card. The white card reads in blue " 'Wear It Proudly'/ American Saving and Loan Association".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2054
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49228
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Magnet
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
This advertising magnet is white with a green and red stripe. It reads in red "Famous Famiglia Pizzeria/ 734 Amsterdam (96 St.), 2895 B'way (111 St.), 166 W. 72 St. (B'way), 1630 B'way (50th St.)", and lists phone numbers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1708
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49215
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3/4 in. (2 cm)
Description:
Token embossed on one side with a bunch of grapes and the words "Importer of Rhine Wines". It reads on the reverse "H.J. Bang / Restaurant / 231 / Broadway."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1707
Marks:
obverse "IMPORTERS OF / RHINE WINES.", "GLAUBRECHT"
reverse "H. J. BANG / RESTAURANT / 231 / BROADWAY."
obverse "IMPORTERS OF / RHINE WINES.", "GLAUBRECHT"
reverse "H. J. BANG / RESTAURANT / 231 / BROADWAY."
obverse "IMPORTERS OF / RHINE WINES.",
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Token die struck with a Native American head in profile, surrounded by thirteen stars, below "1863" ; reverse reads "John Schuh's Saloon / 88 / First Ave, N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1706
Marks:
"John Schuh's Saloon / 88 / First Ave, N.Y."
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
49213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
Token embossed on one side "Howard's Inn/ 3953 Sheridan Rd.". On the reverse "Good For 50 cts. In Trade".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1705
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49212
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1840-1890
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Token embossed on one side "Congress Hall Hotel/ C.H. Webb/ No. 142 Broadway/ New-York". On the reverse "Accommodations For Private Families/ Merchants and Traders in General".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1704
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
49211
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medallion
Classification:
Date:
1924
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
This bronze colored medallion has bar on the top for attaching a ribbon and an embossed relief on one side of an inn marked "Littlefield Tavern". The reverse is embossed with leaves and a banner marked "1724/ 1924", and the words "200th Anniversary/ Holliston, Mass."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1703
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1924
eMuseum Object ID:
49210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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