Seal tag/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1940-1970
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
This metal tab appears similar to a lapel button but was for tagging and sealing food packages. The seal is red and white and reads "W/ Wilson's Certified Turkey". On the reverse "Wilson & Co./ General Offices/ Chicago, Ill."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.959
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
48918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Keyring/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1955
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This metal keyring is embossed one the front "Swift/ Centennial/ 1855-1955/ To Serve Your Family Better", and on the reverse "Our Future Depends on Satisfied Customers". The Swift Foods Company.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.958
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
48917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bookmark/ Food
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 7/8 in.
Description:
This aluminum bookmark was given away in Cracker Jack candy. This one has a lithographic print of a dog's head and reads " Cracker Jack Book Mark".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.957
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48916
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 in. diameter
Description:
This aluminum token is part of a series of Presidential memorial coins given away in Cracker Jack candy. This one has Millard Fillmore on one side with his dates as president. The reverse has his nickname and reads "Join Cracker Jack Mystery Club/Save This Coin". See also 2002.1.955 for Wm. Henry Harrison coin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.956
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 in. diameter
Description:
This aluminum token is part of a series of Presidential memorial coins given away in Cracker Jack candy. This one has Wm. Henry Harrison on one side with his dates as president. The reverse has his nicknames, important accomplishments, and reads "Join Cracker Jack Mystery Club/Save This Coin". See also 2002.1.956 for Millard Filmore coin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.955
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. Both sides are identical- a detailed drawing of a large market or pavillion is surrounded by the words "Manhattan Market./ Foot of West 34th Street, North River./ Manhattan Market open on of after June 8th 1880./ Meats, Fish, Poultry, Vegetables, Canned Goods, and all other market supplies at the Lowest Rates, wholesale and retail."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1456
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
48913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
13 x 7 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper with a wood handle. One side has a color print of a woman and girl feeding lambs with a baby bottle surrounded by a gray feather patterned border. The reverse reads "Bird's Business Institute/ 2804-6-8 Third Bet. 147th and 148th Streets/ A School Recommended by its Graduates", with a list of skills taught including shorthand, bookkeeping and penmanship.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1457
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48912
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1910-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 8 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This heart-shaped woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has a border of red, white and blue stars and stripes around the portraits of Washington, Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson. It reads "For The Cause Of Liberty". The reverse reads "Let Us All as American Citizens, Enjoying the Freedom and Priviledges of the Most Wonderful Country in the World, Co-operate With the Government in Giving Freely to Every Demand Made Upon Us Regardless of Creed or Color/ Compliments of Dudley Shoe Co./ A.G. Winter, Prop./ Newport, N.H."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1455
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48911
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1882-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 x 6 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side has the face of a young boy with blue eyes and glasses raised onto his forehead. The lenses of the glasses have been cut out and backed with blue cellophane to create a face mask. The reverse reads "Compliments of D.M. Williams and Co./ 125th St. & 3rd Ave./ New York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1454
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This woman's hand fan is made of paper and has a wood handle. One side is designed to resemble a classical styled Wedgwood plaque with a portrait bust. The reverse reads, in part, "Haynes & Co./Always Reliable/ Springfield Massachusetts/ Good Clothes for Men../ Good Clothes for Boys.../ Shoes/ Hats".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.1453
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48909
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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