Match safe
Classification:
Date:
1883-1910
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
4 5/8 x 5 x 1 in.
Description:
A metal wall hanging match safe with separate bins for good and burnt matches, with the word "Matches" cut out and backed with a luminescent paper card for easy use in the dark. The reverse of the card reads "In Daylight/ In Darkness/ Directions./ Hang this Match Safe where the Letters may/ receive the Light freely/ during the day, and they will be/ LUMINOUS/ The Entire Night./ Patented/ 1882, 1888/ Licensed by/ F.W. Devoe & Co., cor. Fulton & William Sts., N.Y./ Sole Agents For/ Luminous Paint and Card Board".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4629
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
53655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 7/8 in. diameter
Description:
Token embossed on one side with the Liberty Bell and the words "Liberty Bell/ 1776". On the reverse "Traphagen Hunter & Co./ 98, 400 & 402 Bowery , N.Y./ Leading Clothiers/ Fine Goods At Lowest Prices".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4607
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
53654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
Token embossed with a portrait of George Washington on one side encircled by "Lucky Pocket Coin From Rosenbaum's". On the reverse, a laurel wreath around the words "Rosenbaum's/ 3 Stores/ Gents Furnishers/ 128-1362-2008/ 3rd. Ave./ N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4606
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
53653
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen
Classification:
Date:
1962-1970
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
5 1/4 x 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
A retractable pen with a silver metal and white plastic barrel, the plastic part printed in black "Charlie and Al's/ Clothing Center/ 138 Fifth Avenue/ New york, N.Y. 10011/ ORegon 5-5796/ Famous Brands At Discounts".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4612
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
53652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Wood, graphite, metal, rubber
Dimensions:
6 1/4 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A green pencil printed in black and red "The Better Made Headwear Co./ Creators of / Fine Sport Headware/ Factory and Showroom/ 733-735 Broadway, Near 8th [6th?] St., N.Y.C./ Phone Gramercy 7-4755".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4611
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
53651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Wood, graphite, metal, rubber
Dimensions:
6 1/2 x 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A white pencil printed in black with a symbol that reads "Mid-Size by Carol Vogue", next to a partially illegible caption in red "Camel Dress Mfg. Co. Inc./ Better Dresses/ 1375 Broadway, N.Y., New York...".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4610
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
53650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Wood, graphite, metal, rubber
Dimensions:
6 1/8 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A slim gold colored pencil printed in dark blue and red "Steltzer & Cohen/ Manufacturers of / Fine Furs/ 150 W. 30th Street, New York/ PEnnsylvania 6-3271-2".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4609
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
53649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Wood, graphite, metal, rubber
Dimensions:
6 1/2 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A slim gold colored pencil printed in dark blue and red "Steltzer & Cohen/ Manufacturers of / Fine Furs/ 150 W. 30th Street, New York/ PEnnsylvania 6-3271-2".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4608
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
53648
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Wood, graphite
Dimensions:
3 3/8 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A stubby white pencil with a black end printed in black "Sotheby's/ Founded 1744".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4605
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
53647
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
1906
Medium:
Ribbon, metal,
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A badge or medal with a silver metal pin bar embossed "25th Annual Convention 1906", with a dark purple ribbon above a silver colored metal medallion in the shape of Illinois with a relief of a classical female figure topped by an eagle below the embossed words "National Funeral Directors Ass'n." Embossed on the reverse "Held At Chicago/ Sept. 4-7-1906/ At The Auditorium Hotel".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4724
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
53602
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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