Clothing hanger
Classification:
Date:
1970-1990
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
16 x 8 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This metal clothing hanger is wrapped in white paper and printed in red and blue "Pride In America/ Dryclean When You Care/ Pride in Our Professional Garment Care" with a flag and the Statue of Liberty.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1492
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
49093
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cleaning supplies
Classification:
Date:
1962-1990
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
10 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Description:
This white plastic bottle has blue and pink printed label that reads "For All Fine Washables/ Liquid/ Woolite/ cold water wash/ Trust Woolite.... no shrinking, stretching, fading." The reverse has directions for use and the maker "Boyle-Midway Inc./ New York, N.Y. 10017".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1491
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
49092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Measuring cup/ cleaning supplies
Classification:
Date:
1960-1990
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
6 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 in.
Description:
This orange plastic measuring cup probably came in a box of detergent. It is engraved "Totally New/ Bold/ Powerful Laundry Discovery", and on the reverse has gauge lines marked "Wringer Machine/ Top-Loading Automatic/ For A Normal Wash Fill To Proper Level For Your Machine/ Use More Bold For An Extra Dirty Wash, A Large Load Or Very Hard Water".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1490
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
49091
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tin/ cleaning supplies
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
This metal tin once held a mop head and is yellow, red and blue. The lid reads "Grants Triangular Dust Mop/ The mop with the strong back bone/ No. 617 Dust Mop". The base has a product description and benefits of the design as well as directions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1489
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clothing hanger
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
16 x 5 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This wood clothing hanger advertises a clothes cleaning business. It is stamped in black "132-136 Academy St., L.I. City, N.Y./ Western District Cleaners & Dyers, Inc./ Phones Stillwell 7933, 7970, 7971".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1488
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49089
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic, paper
Dimensions:
12 1/8 x 7 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a plastic handle. One side has a print of Jesus standing by a wooden door in a stone wall surrounded by foliage. The reverse has photos of a man and a woman and reads, in part "Alphonso E. Brown Funeral Homes/ 335 Union Street-Hackensack, NJ...New York City Location/ 2274 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd...".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1385
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
49088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 x 7 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has a photo-lithograph of women having tea in a restaurant and reads "Rafter's Teas/ and Coffees/ Are The Best/ Simply Delicious". The reverse reads in black "Wine, Liquors, Teas, Coffees and Cigars, and Fine Groceries/ Edward Rafter/ 120th St. & 3rd Ave./ 145th St. & 3rd Ave./ New York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1383
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49087
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 3/4 x 7 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has a print of a woman in a military cap with stars on her collar surrounded by red and white stripes title "Miss Liberty". The reverse reads in black "The Starlight Roof/ Waldorf-Astoria".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1384
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 3/4 x 7 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has a print of a woman with bare shoulders holding a basket of grapes. The reverse reads in black "Wm. Gundlach,/ Bronx Meat Market/ Dealer in Choice Meats and Provisions. Fresh Fish on Friday/ 3700 Third Ave.,/ Corner 170th Street/ New York/ Tel. 2595 Tremont".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1382
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
49085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has a photo-lithograph of men and women canoeing on a wooded river. The reverse reads in green "Edes & Company/ Newport, N.H./ Staple and Fancy Dry Goods/ Ladies', Misses' and Children's/ Ready-to-Wear Garments/ If you are a stranger here look for the Store with the White Pillars".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1381
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
49084
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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