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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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Iron mortar & pestle used for pharmaceutical preparations by Dr. Junius Zenneck of Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1900-1940.
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Irregular (french) curve, 57 1007-1, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, circa late 1950s - 1960s.
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Irregular (french) curve, 8823-G, "Star Quality", made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, circa late 1940s - 1950s.
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Irregular (french) curves, set of 29, 57 1005 (old 1860S), made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1960-1968.
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Jacket: American Legion Post No. 107, Hoboken, belonging to Vinnie Wassman of Hoboken; Commander, 1955-1956.
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Jar: Instant Maxwell House Coffee. 6 Oz. Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Jar: Instant Maxwell House Coffee. Giant Economy 10 Oz. Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1954-1960.
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Jar: Kaffee-Hag Coffee. All-purpose Grind. General Foods Corp. (Maxwell House), Hoboken. 1lb. N.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Jar: Sanka Instant Coffee. 2 oz. size. Maxwell House Coffee Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1962-1965.
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Jumper, Brownie (Girl Scouts of America), worn by Nora Martinez DeBenedetto of Hoboken, N.J., ca.1985.
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K&E Auto-Flow Mark II drafting machine made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1975-1980.
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K&E Draft-Clean Powder, 58 0680; old N3036, distributed by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., 1956-1965.
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K&E Leroy Lead Holder N3238-1 made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1940s.
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K&E Leroy Lettering Pen made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1940-1945.
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K&E Leroy Lettering Pen made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1945-1960
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K&E Leroy Socket Holder 3234-1made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1940s.
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K&E Mechanical Lateral Adjuster, model 5171, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (NY & Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
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K&E Mining Transit Book, 82 0030, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., n.p., either Hoboken or Morristown, N.J., n.d., ca. 1960-1970.
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K&E Wyteface 25; 6 ft tape measure. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.?), n.d., ca. 1969-1980
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Keepsake card and small pencil for Senior Academic Class 1902 Reception at Hoboken High School
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Kerosene hand lantern from the Hoboken Fire Department with applied brass plate stamped "E[ngine] 1."
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Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J. employee photo identification badge of Arthur E. Miller of Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J., employee photo identification badge, n.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Key brand drawing instrument set no. 847, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1880-1900.
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Key chain with 3 charms and promotional flashlight from The Frank Bucino Organization, Real Estate, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1960.
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Key chain: Diamond T of Hudson County; key tag: Elysian Savings & Loan, both Hoboken. 1950s-1980s.
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Key for Ferry Cabinet containing Emergency Tickets in Catacombs, no place (Hoboken), no date, prior to 1967.
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Key for safe deposit box at Washington Savings Bank, 101 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1975-1995.
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Key tag for lost key return: People's Key Check Co., 95 Nassau St., Room 400, N.Y.; 704 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1895-1920.
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Keychain: wooden gavel imprinted: Kimberly Glatt for Mayor, Vote Column 11-I. (Hoboken, Oct.-Nov. 2009.)
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Label: American House. Birch Beer soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: American House. Orange Soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: American House. Raspberry Soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: American House. Sasparilla Soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: Baker's Moist Sweetened Coconut. 4 Oz. Made by Franklin Baker Co., Phila., PA. 1922.
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Lantern slide projector: Stereomotorgraph Model C, Charles Beseler Co., N.Y (used by Hendburg's Florists, Hoboken), no date, ca. 1915-16.
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Leather barber's razor strop embossed "Geo. E. Lohrman, Hoboken, N.J.," n.d., ca. 1890-1910.
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Leather bookmarks, 9; samples of product made by R. Neumann & Co., 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken, N.J., 1986-1993
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Leather checkbook issued by North German Lloyd for travellers' checks. N.d., ca. 1906 to 1914.
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Leather product sample: Jumbo Gripper. Made by Neumann Leather (R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J.). N.d., ca. 1980s.
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Leather product sample: Tag or fob for luggage or keys. Made by Neumann Leather (R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J.). N.d., ca. 1980s.
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Leather product samples, 3: Neumann Scented Leather. Made by Neumann Leather (R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J.). Nov. 17, 1982.
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Lecture card 1900-1901 announcement of lecture course at Hoboken High School from A.J. Demarest, City Superintendent.
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Leroy Adjustable Scriber, model 3237-2 & accessories 3238-12; 3238-3D, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Leroy Adjustable Scriber, model N3237-2, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1944-1954.
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Leroy Cleaning Kit 3233-25 made by Keuffel & Esser Co., cpyrt 1950, issued ca.1950-1960
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Leroy Doric lettering boxed set 61 3135 manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Co., ca. 1960-1970.
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Leroy Height & Slant Control Scriber, model 61 0020, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1966-1968.
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Leroy lettering geological symbols template 61 2350-120 made by Keuffel & Esser Co., cpyrt 1966.
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Leroy lettering template 3240-1000C made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1950-1960
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Leroy lettering template 61 1250-96PC made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1950-1960
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Leroy script lettering template 61 6150-30, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1956-1965.
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Letter from Antwerp, Belgium to Carl Frimke, 709 Willow Ave, Hoboken, New York (sic), August 4, 1910.
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Letter from the Chairman of the Mayor's Citizen's Committee to the Members of the Hoboken Tercentenary Committee
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Letterhead for Stephen J. Carr Photography, 1030 Hudson St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1990.
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Letterhead of the War Camp Community Service, Officers' House, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1917-1919.
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Letterhead: Andrew Fletcher, March 3, 1906 to First National Bank, Hoboken with a letter from the Hoboken Trust Co., enclosed.
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Letterhead: Balas Freres, Ltd., Manufacturers of Plain & Fancy Silk Ribbons, Silk Mills, Hoboken, 1899.
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Letterhead: Reade Manufacturing Company, 1021 to 1927 Grand St., Hoboken, NJ, 21 June 1919
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Linoleum block print: Stevens Institute of Technology 'A' Building. Hoboken, n.d., [issued June, 1932.]
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Locator's Level made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., for Engineer Department, U.S.A. N.d., ca. 1915-1940.
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Locke's hand level, model 5701, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. (Made in Hoboken.) N.d., ca. 1920-1950.
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Locke's hand pocket level, model 5701, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. (Made in Hoboken.) N.d., ca. 1900-1930.
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Logarithmic spiral curve, model no. 57 1000, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. late 1950s - 1960s.
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Longshoremen's hooks used by Donald "Red" Barrett on the Hoboken docks in the 1960's.
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Longshoremen's hooks used by Donald "Red" Barrett on the Hoboken docks in the 1960's.
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Mailing tube for photograph 2008.016.0001 addressed to Edward G. Guider, 1218 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., [1954.]
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Mark I Railroad Pen 5-1/4", model 55 1854, sold by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1956-1965.
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Marriage certificate of Emil Reiner & Emma Wermuth, St. Matthew's Church, Hoboken, November 10, 1909.
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Marxophone zither manufactured by International Music Corp., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1926-1936.
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Masonic penny, blank: One Penny. Pentalpha Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Chartered Sept. 21, 1860, Hoboken, N.J.
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Masonic penny: H.J.F. Horenburg; One Penny. Pentalpha Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Chartered Sept. 21, 1860, Hoboken, N.J.
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Masonic penny: One Penny. Pentalpha Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Chartered Sept. 21, 1860, Hoboken, N.J. Issued to Charles W. Helmers, 1882.
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Matchbook cover from Continental Hotel, 101 Hudson St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1940-1950.
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Matchbook cover imprinted for Lackawanna Terminal Drugstore, D.L. & W. Terminal, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1945-1955.
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Matchbook cover: "A Cute Trick" Homestead Bar & Grill, Micca & Scheltz, Props., Corner 3rd & Washington Sts., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1940s.
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Matchbook cover: 4 Minute Crossings. Save Time for Fun! (Issued by the Port Authority, N.Y.) N.d., ca. 1937-1940.
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Matchbook cover: Acme Wine & LIquors, Inc., 1200 Washington St., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1930s-1940s.
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Matchbook cover: Homestead Bar & Grill, 301 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., Edwin R. Pilsum, Prop. N.d., ca. 1935-1945.
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Matchbook cover: Lincoln Tunnel, 38th St., Manhattan to Weehawken, N.J.; Open Wed., Dec. 22, 1937. (Issued by the Port Authority, N.Y.)
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Matchbook cover: Roland House Cafe, 111 Hudson St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d, ca. 1934-1960.
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Matchbook cover: Sparrow Cigar Co, Inc., 126 Washington St., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1950-1962.
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Matchbook cover: Traffic Tavern / Traffic Cafeteria. 1317 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1940s.
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Matchbook cover: Use the Lincoln Tunnel; Plan Now to See the New York World's Fair 1939. Issued 1938-1939.
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Matchbook cover: XZIT; Brickseal. (Brickseal Refractory Coating Co.); 5800 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, Calif.; 158 - 14th St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Matchbook covers, 3, from various Hoboken hotels & restaurants, n.d., ca. 1920s-1940s.
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Matchbook covers, 3, from various Hoboken restaurants or bars, n.d., ca. late 1940s to 1960.
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Matchbook from 14th Street Diner, 257 14th St., Between Park & Willow Ave., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1945-1960.
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Matchbook from C. B. Snyder, Organizations, Realtors - Insurors, 61 Newark St., Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950.
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Matchbook from Crull Cafe, 229 Park Avenue, Near Third Street, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1945.
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Matchbook from Helmers' [Restaurant], 1036 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950.
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Matchbook from Public Lumber Co., 14th and Washington Sts., Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca.1950.
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Matchbook from Town Lunch & Town Bar, 215-217 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, ca. 1950.
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Matchbook from Town Lunch, Town Bar, 215-217 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1940-1960.
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Matchbook from Town Lunch, Town Grill, Town Bar, 217 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1940-1960.
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Matchbook imprinted Clam Broth House, 30-38 Newark St., Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1960-1970.
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Matchbook imprinted Clam Broth House, 30-38 Newark St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Matchbook imprinted Clam Broth House, 30-38 Newark St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1985-1995.
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Matchbook imprinted Clam Broth House, West New York and 30-38 Newark St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1985-1995.
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Matchbook, oversize: Venus Drawing Pencils. American Pencil Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d, ca. 1941.
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Matchbook, oversize: Venus Velvet [Pencils], American Pencil Co., N.Y.; Hoboken, N.J.; Fred Maison, Jr. N.d., ca. 1933-1940.
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Matchbook: Duffy's Floor Coverings; Duffy's Rug Cleaners. 422 Washington St., Hoboken; 44 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood. N.d., ca. 1940s.
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Matchbook: Madison Hotel, 14th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1935-1950.
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Matchbook: Madison Hotel, 14th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1935-1950.
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Matchbook: Madison Hotel, Washington St., Cor. 14th, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1950.
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Matchbook: State Restaurant, 207 First St., Hoboken, N.Y.(sic - N.J.) N.d., ca. 1930s.
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Matchbook: Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1940-1960.
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Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, Safety Award: thermos and two cups in carrying case. 1984.
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Maxwell House Instant Coffee. 4 oz glass jars with caps. Made by General Foods Corp., n.d., ca. 1951-1960.
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Measuring chain (surveying), U.S. Standard, steel 50 foot, model, 6410, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca.1890-1905.
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Measuring chain, U.S. Standard, steel 66 feet, model 6413, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York, n.d., ca. 1890-1905.
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Mechanical coin bank from Haven Savings and Loan Association, 41 Newark Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1955.
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Mechanical coin bank from Haven Savings and Loan Association, 41 Newark Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1955.
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Mechanical pencil imprinted with advertising for Applegate Funeral Service, 225 Washington St., Hoboken.
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Medal ribbons, U.S.N.; received by John F. Carney of Hoboken; Radioman, U.S.N., World War II service: Jan.1942 to Nov.1945.
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Medal token: The Road of Anthracite. Lackawanna Railroad. C.P. Barrett, Gen[eral]. West[ern]. Pass[enger]. Ag[en]t. Chicago. N.d., ca. 1900-1914 or 1919-1923.
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Medal, commemorative masonic: Euclid Lodge No. 136, F. & A.M., Hoboken, N.J. 60th Anniversary Charity Foundation.
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Medal, commemorative: Masonic Lodge No. 35, Hoboken; 2000th Communication; Dec. 13, 1923.
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Medal: (Bowling.) Hoboken [Aerie, No.] 603. F.O.E. [Fraternal Order of Eagles.] No date, ca. 1900-1920.
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Medal: American Legion. 15th Anniversary Armistice Celebration. Hoboken, N.J. 1918-1933. Belonging to Hoboken WWI veteran Frank Anthony Lannvier.
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Medal: American Legion. 15th Anniversary Armistice Celebration. Hoboken, N.J. 1918-1933. Belonging to Hoboken WWI veteran Frank Anthony Lannvier.
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Medal: City of Hoboken Safe & Sane Fourth 2nd Prize Running Broad Jump, Hoboken, 1915.
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Medal: City of Hoboken Safe & Sane Fourth medal for senior running broad jump, Hoboken, 1915.
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