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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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3-D eyeglasses for Avatar showing in 3-D at Hoboken (Clearview) Cinemas, Hoboken, Feb. 27, 2010.
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A 9/11 memorial item: a ca. 4 foot x 10" wide x 8" high piece of driftwood with written memorial sentiments, recovered in Hoboken, 2001.
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A first class stateroom baggage tag from the Hamburg-American Line, circa 1900-1917.
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A wall mounted electrical testing panel from L. & G. Laikin, 526 Washington St., Hoboken.
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Abney Level, Topographic, model 5713PD, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (New York), n.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Abney Reflecting Level, model 5711, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York, n.d., ca. 1900-1920.
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Address book imprinted Clam Broth House, 38 Newark St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1985-2000.
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Adustable triangle, 57 0218, 10", made by Keuffel & Esser, (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1960-1970.
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Advertisement for Harry F. Brown Association benefit smoker for "Hoboken Iron Man" Charlie Sieger, ca. 1939.
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Advertising ball-point pen for the 50th Anniversary of the Shannon Lounge, 106 First Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 2003.
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Advertising ballpoint pen: Compliments of Councilman Louis Francone, 4th Ward, Vote Col. 1-B. N.d., ca. 1960s-1970s.
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Advertising card for E. Greene Gallery, 327 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, ca. late 1980's.
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Advertising card for Meyer's Hotel, corner of Hudson & Third Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910.
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Advertising eraser for Xerographic Vellum, issued by the Keuffel & Esser Co., Morristown, N.J., no date, circa 1971-1975.
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Advertising magnet for Filippo's Pizza Cafe, 267 First Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 2002.
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Advertising magnet for Hi. Hoboken Information, a telephone information line, Hoboken, no date, ca. 2000.
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Advertising magnet for Hoboken.com, an internet information site, Hoboken, no date, ca. 2001.
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Advertising pocket folder: Duke's House. Bar-Liquor Store. Opposite Erie-Lackawanna Terminal. Hoboken, N.J. Issued ca. 1961-1970.
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Advertising ruler printed "Albert S. Schiller Real Estate & Insurance, 84 Washington Street." No date, ca. 1900.
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Advertising ruler: Hoboken Wood Flooring Corporation. Wholesale Hardwood Flooring. 335 Observer Hwy., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1945-1960.
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Advertising sign artwork for Auto Moving Van Co., 519 Washington St. Hoboken. No date, circa 1922-1929.
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Advertising sign: Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush with Vaudeville [image of Chaplin]. (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1925.
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Advertising thermometer from Happy Jack's Liquor Store, 606 Washington St., Hoboken, ca. 1950's.
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Advertising trade card: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. (Girl with shell.) No date, ca. 1881-1884.
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Advertising trade card: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. (Winged cherub.) No date, ca. 1881-1884.
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Advertising wall clock used in Marcus Jewelers, Inc. 106 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, from the early 1940's to early 1950's.
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Advertising wall thermometer: De Bari Pastry, Inc. 260 Third St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. late 1950s-1970.
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Advertising wall thermometer: Haig & Son, Furriers, 730 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. 07030. N.d., ca. 1963-1975.
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Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer. E-6B. U.S. Army Air Corps. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1940-1941.
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Album folder for small photographic prints from Hoboken Camera Center, Hoboken, 1955.
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Alidade, Expedition, model 5189A, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. & Hoboken, (1936.)
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Alidade, Paragon Geological Survey, model 5093A, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. & Hoboken, (1959)
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Aluminum appetizer or sandwich pick with Holland America Line logo, no place, n.d., ca. 1930-1960.
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American Red Cross volunteer's cap belonging to Mrs. Mary Markey of Hoboken, no date, ca. 1916-1925.
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Analytical balance (scale) from science classroom of Stevens - Hoboken Academy, Hoboken, in use circa 1935-1975.
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Anemometer made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. (factories in Hoboken, N.J.) N.d ca.1900-1930.
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Aneroid surveying barometer, watch pattern, model no. 5855?, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1920-1940.
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Announcement card: (Trinity Church) Sunday, Sept. 14, will be Rally Day... (Hoboken, no date, probably 1913 or 1919.)
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Announcement card: (Trinity Church) Sunday, Sept. 14, will be Rally Day... (Hoboken, no date, probably 1913 or 1919.)
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Announcement card: Handpainted and lettered card in german of Minna Frommholdtz, Hoboken, March 31, 1888.
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Announcement card: Trinity Church School, 1914-1915. (Hoboken, August-September 1914.)
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Anvil Railroad Pen 5-1/4", model 932, sold by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1945-1962.
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Architect's Convertible Y [Wye] Level No. 5115 made by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York (Hoboken), 1911.
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Architect's Y [Wye] Level with Compass, model 5113, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., (1906.)
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Architect's scale, 12" flat, model 1393PR, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., 1940-1960.
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Architect's scale, 6" flat, Paragon 1399P, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1950s-1962.
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Architect's scale, model 8892, made by Keuffel & Esser Co. (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d. ca.1940s-1950s
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Architect's scale, triangular, model 1621P, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., 1940-1960.
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Arm patch, Paper Trooper, and 3 chevron stripes from the War Production Board given to Katherine Marinovich of Hoboken, no date, ca. 1943-45.
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Armband: Civil Defense, Repair Squad, Local Defense Council, City of Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Art Nouveau style plate or medallion "Modesty" with nude cast by C. Buchholtz Company, Hoboken, N.J., 1923.
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Artwork costume made and worn by Caroline & Danny Shot for 2004 Hoboken Artists Studio Tour, Hoboken, October, 2004.
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Artwork for proposed streetcar or railroad advertising card prepared for John Schmalz's Sons', Inc., Model Bakery, no place, no date.
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Artwork, mixed media; 9 pieces created by artist Louise Gale, Hoboken; using modern Hoboken scenes; 2011.
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Artwork: jewelry necklace with glass bead depiction of the ferry. Yankee, by Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs, Hoboken, 2008.
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Audio CD: Sweet Lizard Illtet. Warner Bros. Records catalog no. 9-26834-2, 1992. Recorded except for one song at Water Music Recorders, Hoboken.
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Audio cassette tape of "Overture Fantasy" composed by Richard E. Cahn in Hoboken, 1972-73.
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Audio cassette tape: They Might Be Giants. Debut album. Bar/None Records, Hoboken, N.J.; Restless, Culver City, CA. 1987 issue.
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Autograph book belonging to Mildred Marion "Molly" Pescatore of Class of 1926, Joseph F. Brandt Junior High School, Hoboken, January, 1926.
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Autograph book of Catherine Broderick, Joseph Brandt Junior High School, Hoboken, 1930.
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Automoble jack used by the Kostelecky family in their Hoboken auto repair business, no date, ca. 1900-30.
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Award pin: Navy 'E' Award to Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J. Commemorative pin issued to employee Arthur E. Miller, n.d., ca.1941-1946.
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Award pin: Navy 'E' Award to Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J. Commemorative pin issued to employee Arthur E. Miller, n.d., ca.1941-1946.
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Ayvad's Water Wings, a floatation device to aid in swimming, manufactured in Hoboken, ca. 1920.
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Ayvad's Water-Wings manufactured by The Ayvad Manufacturing Co., Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1904-1915.
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B+W printed wood engraving "View of the New Flying Ship Now Building at Hoboken" from "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," no date, ca. 1851-
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B+W printed wood engraving: "Riot at Hoboken" from "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," June 28, 1851.
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Badge for 50th Anniversary Columbia Lodge No. 63 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), [Hoboken], 1947.
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Badge for Sponsor of the Association Devoted to Maria SS. Di Montevergine Inc. of S. Francis R.C. Church, Hoboken, NJ No date. C. 1900-1910
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Badge, license: Public Hack Driver, City of Hoboken, N.J. 541. Expires March 31, 1933.
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Badge: 1891 - 1916. V.S.V. of H.C. [Vereinigte Schweizer-Vereine von Hudson County.]
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Badge: Assn. Exempt Firemen, Hoboken, N.J., 51. Allentown, Penn. Sept. 2, 3, 4, 1911.
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Badge: Delegate, Liquor Dealers' Protective League...of N.J., 20th Annual Convention, Hoboken, N.J., Sept. 8th, 1904.
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Badge: Hoboken Lodge No. 317, L.O.O.M. (Loyal Order of Moose); reversible. N.d., ca. 1900-1920.
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Bag: Cafe Aroma Premium Expresso Coffee; made by Aroma Coffee Co., Hoboken, N.J., 2009.
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Baker's Coconut 'Banner' brand lithographed metal box; Franklin Baker Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1924-1928.
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Bank deposit pouch from Seaboard Trust Company, Hoboken, N.J., no date, circa 1940-1950.
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Banner celebrating the centennial of the incorporation of the City of Hoboken, 1855-1955. Signed by the patrons of the Port Hole Bar on March 21, 1956
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Banner for Madonna procession of the Society of La Madonna Dei Martiri, Hoboken, N.J., 1950 used to 1970s.
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Banner: Societa' Cattolica Maria SS. del Popolo Avvocata di Sessa Aurunca, Hoboken, N.J.
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Bar beer coaster: Mile Square; (Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995.)
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Bar spoon with lettering: Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute, Hoboken, New Jersey. N.d., ca. late 1960s -1989.
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Barber shop union price cards, two, framed; from shop operated by Nick Balassone, 1106 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.; ca. 1954-1968.
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Barch-Payzant Lettering Pen Set, no. N3255, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1943-1954.
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Bark gauge: Swedish Bark Measuring tool, model 4340. Sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1950-1962.
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Barometer, aneroid wall model 512-1, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York, n.d., ca. 1875-1890.
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Baseball-style cloth cap with embroidered logo of the Hoboken Dog Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 2000-2004.
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Bavarian chalet ornament from unknown German restaurant, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Beanie for Brownies uniform (Girl Scouts of America), worn by Nora Martinez (DeBenedetto) of Hoboken, N.J., ca. 1985.
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Beer tap pull handle: Mile Square Premium Quality Golden Ale, Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1992-1998.
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Beginner's Slide Rule 4058, 10 inch, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. & Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1915-1922.
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Bell stamped "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"; "Tramm's Shoes, 828 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J." N.d., ca.1920s.
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Berkeley Albadure Engineers' Steel Tape measure, 100 ft. open reel, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
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Bethlehem Review; Annual Report to Employees for 1949." Softcover, 20pp plus wrapper.
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Bethlehem Steel Company, Hoboken Yard employee identification badge, no date, circa 1950-1980
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