George Washington (1732-1799), Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), and Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885)
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1872
Medium:
Copper alloy, wood, metal, and glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/8 x 16 1/4 x 2 in. ( 46 x 41.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Framed oval plaque with copper bas-relief medallion portraits of George Washington (1732-1799), Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), and Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885) on brown velvet in brass medallions on a steel plate engraved, "IN GOD WE/ TRUST/ THE/ Union must and shall be preserved./ THE/ PEOPLES/ CHOICE/ ELECTED/ 1868/ NOV.R 3RD/ 'LOVE & TEARS FOR THE BLUE'/ 'TEARS AND LOVE FOR THE GRAY'/ 'LET US HAVE PEACE;'"in wooden frame and matte, matte has Renaissance Revial type carving in the four corners; black painted accent on the frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
1926.11
Marks:
inscribed: "IN GOD WE TRUST THE Union must and shall be preserved. THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE ELECTED 1869 Nov. 3rd 'LET US HAVE PEACE'."
inscribed: on back of frame in pencil: "#362" [old N-YHS cat. #]
engraved: on proper right front: "Issued by the Norris
Gallery Label:
This plaque was issued following the election of Ulysses S. Grant and Schyler Colfax in 1868. The sentiment of the plaque expresses the desire of unity after the end of the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
31092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir pillowcase
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Synthetic textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 x 19 in. ( 53.3 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Blue synthetic textile printed pillowcase; poem entitled "Mother" printed in black in the center; surrounded by seven Army vignettes printed in black, green, yellow and pink; banner above poem, "UNITED STATES ARMY;" blue fringe with a blue stripe around the edge; underside of blue cotton chintz.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer, 1942
Object Number:
Z.1566.2
Marks:
printed: center: "UNITED STAES ARMY/ MOTHER/ M is for the millions of things she gave me/ O means only that she's growing old/ T is for the tears she shed to save me/ H is for her heart of purest gold/ E is for the eyes with love light shining/ R means ti
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31052
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir pillowcase
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Synthetic textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 x 19 in. ( 53.3 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Peach synthetic textile printed pillowcase; an American bald eagle in flight with airforce stars on its wings in the center; pink banners above and below; seven blue airplanes surround the eagle; winged U.S. shield at the top; inscribed, "U.S. ARMY/ AIR FORCES/ WINGS/ OVER/ KELLY FIELD, TEX./ AMERICA;" peach fringe with a blue stripe around the edge; underside of peach textile with a diamond pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer, 1942
Object Number:
Z.1566.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31050
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Banner
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Felt, wood, synthetic cord
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 11 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Blue banner with a personification of Liberty with a laurel wreath in her hair and one in her raised hand in front of a billowing American flag printed in the center; inscribed, "REMEMBER./ PEARL HARBO'R/ UNITE FOR/ VICTORY" around the image; white printed outline around the shield-shaped banner; wooden dowel run through the hoist with painted gold finials on each end; yellow cord tied to both ends of the dowel for hanging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer, September 1942
Object Number:
Z.1503.2
Marks:
printed: center: "REMEMBER./ PEARL HARBO'R/ UNITE FOR/ VICTORY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
30467
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Napkins
Classification:
Date:
1950
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 x 17 1/2 in. ( 43.2 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
Four cotton printed napkins with medallions in one corner showing the Statue of Atlas at Rockefeller Center; banner above inscribed, "Rockefeller Center"; printed in red and blue; red and blue borders and blue stars.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
1950.317b-e
Marks:
printed: on banner: "RockeFeller Center"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
29613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf:
Classification:
Date:
1942
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 24 in. ( 61 x 61 cm )
Description:
Rayon printed kerchief of the Western United States indicating sites of rodeos, surround by scenes of the west: a bucking bronco, cowboy lassoing cow, bulls head, Native-American portrait, seated Mexican; printed in red, blue, green, yellow, and black ink on a white ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
1942.434
Marks:
printed: all over: Ride Em Cowboy/ TRADEMARK/ REG./ MADE IN THE U.S.A./ ..."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1942
eMuseum Object ID:
29051
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf: San Antonia Texas
Classification:
Date:
1942
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 19 in. ( 50.8 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon printed souvenir kerchief fom San Antonio, Texas, with seven images of notable landmarks including the Alamo; printed in green, blue, brown, black, and purple on a blue ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
1942.435
Marks:
printed: all over: "Souvenir/ of/ San Antonio/ Texas/ STATE FLOWER/ BLUE BONNET/ Mission De La Purisima Conception/ -First Mission -/ Japanese Tea Garden/ and Sunken Garden/ ..."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1942
eMuseum Object ID:
28986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pieced squares (2)
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
each: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Two pieced cotton squares with diagonal bar; blue, black, pink, and white striped and floral printed fabrics.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
INV.11555g.1-2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
28904
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Quilt pieces (67)
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
each: 7 x 3 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Sixty-seven diamond-shaped quilt pieces; solid color, striped, checked, plaid, and dotted fabrics.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer, 1948
Object Number:
INV.11555f.1-67
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
28903
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pieced star
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 10 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Pieced cotton star composed of 6 diamond-shaped pieces; striped, floral printed, and solid lavender, light blue, and ecru fabrics.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
INV.11555e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
28901
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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