Telephone Directory/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This red and blue "Number Please" home telephone directory advertises "Compare/ Ward's Tip-Top Bread/ For Texture, Taste, Flavor", with a picture of a telephone operator and a loaf of bread.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.981
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1473, 2002.1.1474
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1475
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1473, 2002.1.1475
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1474
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1474, 2002.1.1475
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1473
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
49000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1902-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has blue and red printing on the front that reads "Anti-Stick/ The Only Perfect Starch Improver/ Anti-Stick gives a snow-white and lasting finish. No lifting of irons to wax when Anti-Stick is used./ It imparts a sweet fragrance to the clothes." The back has directions for use and the maker "Reliable Household Specialties Manufacturing Co./ East End Ave., New York Established 1902".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1472
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This blue and beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of a maid standing by an ironing board holding a smooth stiff shirt. The front reads "Electric Lustre Starch/ Requires No Cooking/ Manufactured by the/ Electric Lustre Starch Co./ 26 Central Street/ Boston , Mass. U.S.A. The top reads "Free Sample/ Try It. It is a Revelation to Housekeepers." On the sides are directions for use and the reverse has medals of award. One of three- see also 2002.1.1469, 2002.1.1470
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1471
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This blue and beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of a maid standing by an ironing board holding a smooth stiff shirt. The front reads "Electric Lustre Starch/ Requires No Cooking/ Manufactured by the/ Electric Lustre Starch Co./ 26 Central Street/ Boston , Mass. U.S.A. The top reads "Free Sample/ Try It. It is a Revelation to Housekeepers." On the sides are directions for use and the reverse has medals of award. One of three- see also 2002.1.1469, 2002.1.1471
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1470
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This blue and beige sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of a maid standing by an ironing board holding a smooth stiff shirt. The front reads "Electric Lustre Starch/ Requires No Cooking/ Manufactured by the/ Electric Lustre Starch Co./ 26 Central Street/ Boston , Mass. U.S.A. The top reads "Free Sample/ Try It. It is a Revelation to Housekeepers." On the sides are directions for use and the reverse has medals of award. One of three- see also 2002.1.1470, 2002.1.1471
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1469
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48996
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 1 in.
Description:
This sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of an iron in black. The front reads in red "Elastic Starch/Latest-Improved/ A Great Invention/ Requires No Cooking/ Makes Collars and Cuffs Stiff and Nice as when First Bought New.../ J.C. Hubinger Bros.' Co./ New Haven, Conn. Keokuk, Iowa". On the reverse are directions for use. One of three- see also 2002.1.1466, 2002.1.1467
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1468
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48995
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washing supplies
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 2 x 1 in.
Description:
This sample box held a clothes starching product and has drawing of an iron in black. The front reads in red "Elastic Starch/Latest-Improved/ A Great Invention/ Requires No Cooking/ Makes Collars and Cuffs Stiff and Nice as when First Bought New.../ J.C. Hubinger Bros.' Co./ New Haven, Conn. Keokuk, Iowa". On the reverse are directions for use. One of three- see also 2002.1.1466, 2002.1.1468
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1467
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48994
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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