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Objects

Wall calendar plaque from Anthony
Wall calendar plaque from Anthony 'Doc' Izzo, 624 Washington St., Hoboken, 1937.
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Wall calendar with thermometer from Albini Pharmacy, 401 Adams St., Hoboken, no date, probably 1954.
Wall calendar with thermometer from Albini Pharmacy, 401 Adams St., Hoboken, no date, probably 1954.
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Wall calendar, 1966, with thermometer from Uptown Bakery, 1112 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.
Wall calendar, 1966, with thermometer from Uptown Bakery, 1112 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.
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Wall calendar: Hoboken: A Kids-Eye View. 2007 Calendar. Hoboken Historical Museum. Produced November 2006.
Wall calendar: Hoboken: A Kids-Eye View. 2007 Calendar. Hoboken Historical Museum. Produced November 2006.
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Wall calendar: Hoboken: Kids with Cameras. 2008 Calendar. Hoboken Historical Museum.
Wall calendar: Hoboken: Kids with Cameras. 2008 Calendar. Hoboken Historical Museum.
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Wall calendar: Kitchen Calendar for 1928 featuring Baker
Wall calendar: Kitchen Calendar for 1928 featuring Baker's Coconut recipes. Issued by Franklin Baker Co., Hoboken, N.J., 1927.
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Wall calendar: Kitchen Calendar for 1928 featuring Baker
Wall calendar: Kitchen Calendar for 1928 featuring Baker's Coconut recipes. Issued by Franklin Baker Co., Hoboken, N.J., 1927.
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Wall calendar: Pat
Wall calendar: Pat's Bar, 328 River St., Hoboken, N.J. for 1966.
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Wall plaque from Bethlehem Steel Shipyard commemorating retirement of Benny J. Fernandez, father of donor Ben Fernandez.
Wall plaque from Bethlehem Steel Shipyard commemorating retirement of Benny J. Fernandez, father of donor Ben Fernandez.
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Wall plaque with laminated photo of the Maxwell House plant in Hoboken, 1992.
Wall plaque with laminated photo of the Maxwell House plant in Hoboken, 1992.
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Wall plaque: Louis LaRusso II, Honorary Member GIAA. Guild Italian American Actors. No place (probably N.Y.), Dec.10, 1988.
Wall plaque: Louis LaRusso II, Honorary Member GIAA. Guild Italian American Actors. No place (probably N.Y.), Dec.10, 1988.
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Wall pockets imprinted, with calendars: Schoning
Wall pockets imprinted, with calendars: Schoning's City Hall Bake Shop, 95 Washington St. Hoboken, N.J. 1980 & 1981.
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Wall sign, 5" x 7" paper, "Instructions to be followed in case of an Air Raid Alarm," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1942-45.
Wall sign, 5" x 7" paper, "Instructions to be followed in case of an Air Raid Alarm," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1942-45.
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Wall sign: The Other Side / El Otro Lado, (152 Newark St., Hoboken, 1974.)
Wall sign: The Other Side / El Otro Lado, (152 Newark St., Hoboken, 1974.)
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Wall thermometer advertising Frank Bucino, Inc., Realtors, Insurors, 40 Hudson Place, Hoboken, N.J. No date, ca. 1950-1960.
Wall thermometer advertising Frank Bucino, Inc., Realtors, Insurors, 40 Hudson Place, Hoboken, N.J. No date, ca. 1950-1960.
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Wall thermometer advertising Frank Bucino, Inc., Realtors, Insurors, 40 Hudson Place, Hoboken, N.J. No date, ca. 1950-1960.
Wall thermometer advertising Frank Bucino, Inc., Realtors, Insurors, 40 Hudson Place, Hoboken, N.J. No date, ca. 1950-1960.
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Wall thermometer from City Paint and Hardware 227-229 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940
Wall thermometer from City Paint and Hardware 227-229 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940's-1950's.
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Wall thermometer: Cordts Moving-Storage Company, Hoboken, no date, circa 1950
Wall thermometer: Cordts Moving-Storage Company, Hoboken, no date, circa 1950's.
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Wall thermometer: Papay Metal Products, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950
Wall thermometer: Papay Metal Products, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950's.
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Wall thermometer; imprinted Jos. La Paglia, Inc., Florist, 160 First St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
Wall thermometer; imprinted Jos. La Paglia, Inc., Florist, 160 First St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Wallet, ticket: F. Missler, Bremen. Bahnhofstrasse 30. German language issue. N.d., ca. 1897-1914.
Wallet, ticket: F. Missler, Bremen. Bahnhofstrasse 30. German language issue. N.d., ca. 1897-1914.
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Wallet, ticket: F. Missler, Bremen. Bahnhofstrasse 30. Polish language issue. N.d., ca. 1897-1914.
Wallet, ticket: F. Missler, Bremen. Bahnhofstrasse 30. Polish language issue. N.d., ca. 1897-1914.
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Wallet, ticket: Hamburg-America Linie, Hamburg-New York. No date, circa 1925-1940.
Wallet, ticket: Hamburg-America Linie, Hamburg-New York. No date, circa 1925-1940.
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Wallet, ticket: Hamburg-American Packet Co., no date, ca. 1890-1900.
Wallet, ticket: Hamburg-American Packet Co., no date, ca. 1890-1900.
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Wallet, ticket: Holland-America Line; Holland-Amerika Linie, no date, circa 1896-1908.
Wallet, ticket: Holland-America Line; Holland-Amerika Linie, no date, circa 1896-1908.
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Wallet, ticket: Holland-America Line; Holland-Amerika Linie; Rotterdam-New York, n.d., ca. 1908-1911.
Wallet, ticket: Holland-America Line; Holland-Amerika Linie; Rotterdam-New York, n.d., ca. 1908-1911.
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Wallet, ticket: John Steneck & Sons, 95 River St and 222 River St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1910.
Wallet, ticket: John Steneck & Sons, 95 River St and 222 River St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1910.
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Wallet, ticket: Red Star Line. Antwerpen - Amerika; Antwerpen - Canada.
Wallet, ticket: Red Star Line. Antwerpen - Amerika; Antwerpen - Canada.
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Wallet, ticket: Red Star Line. Anvers New York; Antwerpen Amerika.
Wallet, ticket: Red Star Line. Anvers New York; Antwerpen Amerika.
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Wallet, ticket: issued by W. Lippman, Agent, North German Lloyd S.S. Co., Cologne (Germany), n.d., ca. 1885-1895.
Wallet, ticket: issued by W. Lippman, Agent, North German Lloyd S.S. Co., Cologne (Germany), n.d., ca. 1885-1895.
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War Zone Pass issued by the U.S. Customs Service for the Port of New York to S. Bottini, 217 Tenth St., Hoboken, N.J.
War Zone Pass issued by the U.S. Customs Service for the Port of New York to S. Bottini, 217 Tenth St., Hoboken, N.J.
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Warehouse handtruck found on the site of the former Macy
Warehouse handtruck found on the site of the former Macy's Parade Studio warehouse, Clinton & 11th St., Hoboken.
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Washington Savings Bank Calendar, 1975
Washington Savings Bank Calendar, 1975
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Watch fob from Christie Motor Car Company, [Hoboken], no date, ca. 1920-1930.
Watch fob from Christie Motor Car Company, [Hoboken], no date, ca. 1920-1930.
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Watercolor painting of the Maxwell House and Sanka Plants for General Foods Corp.,Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1937-38.
Watercolor painting of the Maxwell House and Sanka Plants for General Foods Corp.,Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1937-38.
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Watercolor rendering of Plant Extension including Piers and Dry-Docks, Tietjen & Lang Dry-Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J. Date is probably 1942.
Watercolor rendering of Plant Extension including Piers and Dry-Docks, Tietjen & Lang Dry-Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J. Date is probably 1942.
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Waxed paper one-quart Foremost Non-Fat Skimmed Milk container, produced in Hoboken, n.d., ca.1950
Waxed paper one-quart Foremost Non-Fat Skimmed Milk container, produced in Hoboken, n.d., ca.1950's-1960's.
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Weekly planner for 2006, Muller Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken.
Weekly planner for 2006, Muller Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken.
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Weight with chain used as temporary hitch for a carriage horse in bridle; used in Hoboken by Kostelecky family, ca. 1900-1920.
Weight with chain used as temporary hitch for a carriage horse in bridle; used in Hoboken by Kostelecky family, ca. 1900-1920.
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Whistle: bosun
Whistle: bosun's pipe, no place, no date, circa 1950-1980.
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White ceramic coffee mug, R. John Muller & Son Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken.
White ceramic coffee mug, R. John Muller & Son Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken.
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White men
White men's necktie with label of Bragg & Co., Hoboken, no date, circa 1910-1930's.
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Wide frame fixed leg tripod, 5191-8, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1945-1965.
Wide frame fixed leg tripod, 5191-8, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1945-1965.
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William H. Miller’s marching uniform for the Hudson County Boys Club Drum and Bugle Corps, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1940.
William H. Miller’s marching uniform for the Hudson County Boys Club Drum and Bugle Corps, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1940.
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Win With Grogan. Campaign button for John J. Grogan, Hoboken?, n.d., 1940s-early 1950s.
Win With Grogan. Campaign button for John J. Grogan, Hoboken?, n.d., 1940s-early 1950s.
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Win With Grogan. Campaign button for John J. Grogan, Hoboken?, n.d., 1940s-early 1950s.
Win With Grogan. Campaign button for John J. Grogan, Hoboken?, n.d., 1940s-early 1950s.
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Winter coat with "Maxwell House, Good to the Last Drop" logo silkscreened on the right breast.
Winter coat with "Maxwell House, Good to the Last Drop" logo silkscreened on the right breast.
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Woman
Woman's powder compact, pocket watch style, issued by Martin Daab, Duke's House, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1890-1905.
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Women
Women's jumper made from sack cloth; produced as part of the Hobo Haute clothing line, no date, ca. 1977.
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Wonder Bread Bakery shipping case, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950
Wonder Bread Bakery shipping case, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950's.
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Wood coat hanger stamped "Holland-America Line." [Hoboken], no date circa 1950-1963.
Wood coat hanger stamped "Holland-America Line." [Hoboken], no date circa 1950-1963.
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Wood coat hanger stamped "Holland-America Line." [Hoboken], no date circa 1950-1963.
Wood coat hanger stamped "Holland-America Line." [Hoboken], no date circa 1950-1963.
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Wood delivery case: Property of Hostess Cake Kitchen, Continental Baking Co., Inc. Hoboken, N.J. N.d., possibly made June 1954.
Wood delivery case: Property of Hostess Cake Kitchen, Continental Baking Co., Inc. Hoboken, N.J. N.d., possibly made June 1954.
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Wood engraving, "Great Foot Race, at Hoboken, New York," from The London Times, Jan. 11, 1845.
Wood engraving, "Great Foot Race, at Hoboken, New York," from The London Times, Jan. 11, 1845.
Art
Wood pattern for propeller blade from Ferguson Propeller Co., Hoboken.
Wood pattern for propeller blade from Ferguson Propeller Co., Hoboken.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
Wood pattern used in making metal marine vessel parts at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co.
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Wood pencil pointer stock no. 58-0540 made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1960-1970.
Wood pencil pointer stock no. 58-0540 made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1960-1970.
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Wood ruler, 12", advertising Castles Ice Cream, (Hoboken), no date, circa 1930-1950.
Wood ruler, 12", advertising Castles Ice Cream, (Hoboken), no date, circa 1930-1950.
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Wood ruler, 12", advertising Wonder Bread, (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1950-1970.
Wood ruler, 12", advertising Wonder Bread, (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1950-1970.
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Wood tool box from the Kostelecky carriage making and repair business, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Wood tool box from the Kostelecky carriage making and repair business, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
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Wooden bird coop from 1116 Hudson St., Hoboken.
Wooden bird coop from 1116 Hudson St., Hoboken.
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Wooden clothes hanger from the Globe Hotel, 51 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1950-1968.
Wooden clothes hanger from the Globe Hotel, 51 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1950-1968.
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Wooden coat hanger stamped Angelo Falco, Clothier, 500 Grand St., Hoboken, N.J., ca 1950
Wooden coat hanger stamped Angelo Falco, Clothier, 500 Grand St., Hoboken, N.J., ca 1950's-1960's.
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Wooden coat hanger stamped Tapper Bros.,132 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., ca 1930
Wooden coat hanger stamped Tapper Bros.,132 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., ca 1930's-1940's.
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Wooden hand-painted sign: Hillside Loft
Wooden hand-painted sign: Hillside Loft
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Wooden pencil pointer, stock no. 3508, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca.1925-1940.
Wooden pencil pointer, stock no. 3508, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca.1925-1940.
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Wooden ruler advertising from Columbia Trust Co., S.E. corner of 14th and Washington Streets, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-1935.
Wooden ruler advertising from Columbia Trust Co., S.E. corner of 14th and Washington Streets, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-1935.
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Wooden ruler advertising the Hoboken Typewriter Service, 74-76 Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.
Wooden ruler advertising the Hoboken Typewriter Service, 74-76 Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.
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Wooden ruler advertising the Hoboken Typewriter Service, 74-76 Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.
Wooden ruler advertising the Hoboken Typewriter Service, 74-76 Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.
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Wooden ruler advertising the Hoboken Wood Flooring Corp., 335 Observer Highway, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1945-1960.
Wooden ruler advertising the Hoboken Wood Flooring Corp., 335 Observer Highway, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1945-1960.
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Workbench, portable, used by the Kostelecky family in their Hoboken carriage making & repair business, n.d., ca. 1880-1920.
Workbench, portable, used by the Kostelecky family in their Hoboken carriage making & repair business, n.d., ca. 1880-1920.
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World War II ration token for
World War II ration token for '1 red point' (used in Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1944-1945.
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Wrapper: Hostess Twinkies, 5¢. "A Hostess Cake Product". Copyright 1930 Continental Baking Co.
Wrapper: Hostess Twinkies, 5¢. "A Hostess Cake Product". Copyright 1930 Continental Baking Co.
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Wrist band: Cammarano for Mayor. (Hoboken, 2009.)
Wrist band: Cammarano for Mayor. (Hoboken, 2009.)
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Wristwatch belonging to Mary Ellen Stevens of Hoboken, no date, circa 1940
Wristwatch belonging to Mary Ellen Stevens of Hoboken, no date, circa 1940's-1950's.
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Wrought iron gate formerly in rear of 801 Washington Street, Hoboken, made circa 1900-1920.
Wrought iron gate formerly in rear of 801 Washington Street, Hoboken, made circa 1900-1920.
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Xylonite Semicircular Protractor no. 1276-10, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken), n.d., ca.1936-1945.
Xylonite Semicircular Protractor no. 1276-10, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken), n.d., ca.1936-1945.
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Xylonite Semicircular Protractor no. 1276-6, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, N.Y., n.d., ca.1936-1945.
Xylonite Semicircular Protractor no. 1276-6, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, N.Y., n.d., ca.1936-1945.
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Yearbook: The Highlight
Yearbook: The Highlight '56, Yearbook of the Class of January 1956, A. J. Demarest High School, Hoboken, NJ, 1956
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Yellow acrylic sign from the original Blimpies No. 1, Hoboken, with a blimp painted on it.
Yellow acrylic sign from the original Blimpies No. 1, Hoboken, with a blimp painted on it.
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Yellow banner celebrating the 175th anniversary of Hoboken Exempt Firemen
Yellow banner celebrating the 175th anniversary of Hoboken Exempt Firemen's Association, 1860-1985.
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Zipper, boot/shoe, C-curity brand, made by Automatic Hook & Eye Co., Hoboken, ca. 1905-1913.
Zipper, boot/shoe, C-curity brand, made by Automatic Hook & Eye Co., Hoboken, ca. 1905-1913.
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artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
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artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
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artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
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artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
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artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
artifacts of The Hoboken Brewing Co.
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made by Keuffel & Esser Co., issued ca. 1945-1954.
made by Keuffel & Esser Co., issued ca. 1945-1954.
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model 5411 S, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d. ca. 1920-1940.
model 5411 S, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d. ca. 1920-1940.
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‘The-Camp’ publication by Joseph M. Paulillo, Illustration on one side, Ivory cardstock, printed one color black, 2 sides. Coded M290 No date, No location.
‘The-Camp’ publication by Joseph M. Paulillo, Illustration on one side, Ivory cardstock, printed one color black, 2 sides. Coded M290 No date, No location.
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