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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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Objects
Medicine spoon: Next Dose Medicine Spoon No. 182. Issued by Willow Pharmacy, 904 Willow Ave., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1930-1950.
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Memo pad with cover imprinted Cafe Atlanta, Trudi - Prop[rietor]., 62 Third St., Hoboken, N.J., Phone SW8-9632. 1960.
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Memo pad with inside cover imprinted Cafe Atlanta, Trudi - Prop[rietor]., 62 Third St., Hoboken, N.J., Phone SW8-9632. No date, ca. late 1950's - early 1960's.
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Men's winter coat of Sal Desio who stated that he wore it when appearing in 1954 film "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, 1952-1953.
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Menu and program for William T. Sperber's testimonial dinner for 50 years at Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co, May 11, 1936.
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Menu board from Schnackenberg's Luncheonette, 1110 Washington St., Hoboken, ca. 1958 to 2012.
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Menu board: Flavors of Ice Cream; from Schnackenberg's Luncheonette, 1110 Washington St., Hoboken, ca. 1932 to 2012.
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Menu for the Tenth Annual Reunion & Dinner of the United Irishmen of Hoboken at Meyer's Hotel, Hoboken, March 16, 1899.
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Menu from A Moveable Victorian Feast, Saturday, June 20, 2000 presented by the Hoboken Historical Museum.
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Menu from a Banquet in honor of Monsignor Francis Satolli, Papal Delegate, by Rev. Corrigan, 1893.
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Menu in 5 languages from Lackawanna Dining Service, Erie-Lackawanna Rail Road, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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Menu: Lackawanna Luncheon Menu; from the Lackawanna Restaurant, Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1924-1935.
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Menu: Refreshments menu from Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, no place, no date, ca. 1900.
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Menu: Refreshments menu from Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, no place, no date, ca. 1900.
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Menu: Refreshments menu from Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, no place, no date, ca. 1900.
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Menu: S.S. Kaiser Wilhelm II, Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen menu, Sunday, July 26th, 1908.
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Menu: S.S. Kaiser WilhelmII, Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen menu, Tuesday, July 21st, 1908.
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Menu: S.S. Prinz Eitel Friedrich, Hamburg-American Line, 1908. Breafast; Lunch, Sept. 6, 1908.
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Metagrad Philadelphia leveling rods, 6210 R-12, manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Co., ca. 1940-1950.
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Metal double-sided advertising sign, "Castles Ice Cream." From 1001 Bloomfield St., Hoboken.
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Metal shoehorn stamped "D. Loewenthal's Fine Footwear, 324 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J." N.d,, ca. 1914-1930.
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Metal wall sign: R. Neumann & Co. 9" high x 36" long x 3/4" thick. Black painted metal with white lettering. No date, ca. 1920-30.
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Microscope from science classroom of Stevens - Hoboken Academy, Hoboken, in use circa 1920-1975.
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Milk bottle: Barker Milk; H. Meyer, 511 First St., Hoboken, N.J. One Pint. N.d., ca. 1918-1931.
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Mold, cake: Baker's Coconut lamb cake mold issued by Franklin Baker Co., Phila., n.d., ca. 1922-1923.
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Monkey Stick sign from Magic Fountain, Third and Bloomfield Streets, Hoboken, created 1970’s-1980’s.
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Monthly ticket: Intrastate HBLR PASS 1 Zone (Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system), October 2006.
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Mother Hubbard Hand Puppet. Copyright 2011 Puppet Heap Playthings, Inc., Hoboken, N.J.
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Mug: R. John Muller & Son, Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1990-2000.
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Mural painting depicting 1864 Hoboken done by Robert Bushnell in 1956 for Pier B, Hoboken.
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Napkins, set 12, embroidered "Meyers Hotel, Hoboken, N.J., J.H. Timken" N.d., ca. 1900-1920.
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Navigator's Plotting Instrument Set. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, probably 1971 up to 1975.
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Necktie clasp: 29th Division Association. Frank Anthony Lannvier, Hoboken veteran, WWI, ca. 1925-1950.
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Needle threader from Harry Silon & Co., 312 First St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1963.
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New Jersey Relief Warrant issued by the City of Hoboken to the family of a U.S. Army Volunteer, 1861.
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New Jersey vehicle license plate: ALROCK, belonging to the owner of Alrock's Furniture, no date, ca. 1980.
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New York Waterway adult ferry tickets, Hoboken - W.F.C. (World Financial Center), valid June 5, 2003 to June 4, 2004.
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New York Waterway one-way adult ferry ticket, Pier 79 - Hoboken North 13th St., valid Dec. 28, 2005 to Dec. 27, 2006.
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New York Waterway ten-trip one-way adult ferry tickets, Hoboken - W.F.C., valid Aug. 14, 2004 to Aug.15, 2005.
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Newspaper article with wood engraving "Encampment of Gipsies, near the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, N.J.," undated, ca. 1855.
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Nineteen matchbooks from various Union City businesses or organizations, no date, ca. 1945 - 1960.
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Nineteen matchbooks from various Union City businesses or organizations, no date, ca. 1945 - 1960.
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Nineteen matchbooks from various Union City businesses or organizations, no date, ca. 1945 - 1960.
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Notecard: "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" 2008 revision of 2005 notecard by Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2008.
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Notecard: "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" created by and printed for Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2005.
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Notecard: "Season's Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" 2006 revision of 2005 notecard by Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2006.
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Novelty Advertising ball-point pen for Bill Rowohlt’s Tavern, Hoboken, NJ No date.c. 1950’s
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Novelty faux-alligator embossed brown vinyl memo pad holder from Clinton Lumber & Millwork Co., 83 Willow Ave., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960-70.
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Nurse's cape belonging to Dorothy Van Keuren from "St. M. H." [Saint Mary Hospital], Hoboken, 1949.
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Oak c-curve roll top desk from the Hoboken Ferry Terminal at the Erie Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, N.J., ca. 1910-25.
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Oak storage case for a surveyor's transit, Keuffel & Esser Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910-1930.
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Official Girl Scout scarf for Girl Scout Senior Roundup 1962 belonging to Catherine Ruchovansky, Hoboken, ca. 1962.
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Official Girl Scout uniform, 2 piece, jacket and skirt, belong to Lee Raineri, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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Official Girl Scout uniform, 2 piece, jacket and skirt, belonging to Lee Raineri, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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Official Girl Scout uniform, 3 piece, jacket, blouse and pants, belonging to Irene O'Boyle, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Official Girl Scout uniform, dress, belonging to Lenore Schriefer, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930-1950.
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Official Girl Scout uniform, dress, owner not identified, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930-1950.
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Official Girl Scout whistle, belonging to Catherine Rochavansky, Hoboken Girl Scouts. No date, ca. 1960-80. Green molded plastic with black lanyar
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Official program for football game, Demarest vs Memorial, Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 19, 1950.
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Open reel audio tape, 7" reels, 1/4" tape, Frank Sinatra: Two tapes. Non-commercial recording. Contents not known. Originator not known. No date.
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Opener: Marty's Mile Square Tavern, 615 First St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1945-1960.
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Oral thermometer in black plastic advertising case, Willow Pharmacy, 900 Willow Ave., Hoboken.
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Ornament, 3: Die-cut bank Christmas Club promotional cards intended as tree ornaments, Hoboken et al, n.d., ca. 1950-1965.
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Oven brushes used for cleaning bread baking ovens at Grand Bakery, 738 Willow Ave., Hoboken, ca. 1960-2004.
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Package of 6 frosted incandescent 25 watt light bulbs made by Marvel Lamp Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1927-1945.
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Package: Cocomalt 3 oz. sample can & 2 promotional leaves; original mailing box. R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1930-1940.
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Packaging sleeve only for architect's scale, model 1621P, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., 1940-1960.
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Padlock (w/key) stamped "D.L. & W. R.R" (Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rail Road), ca. 1910-1920.
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Padlock for Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R. steam locomotive no. 134, ca. 1880-1900.
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Painted metal trivet/plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Girl Scouts in the U.S. 1962.
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Painted metal vertical arrow sign "No Parking To Day Funeral P.D.," ca. 1930. w/o stand.
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Painting of Hoboken iconography by Hoboken artist Dominique Francis Mazzeo who had a studio at 934 Washington St. Signed: Mazzeo 82.
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Painting, 11 x17, depicting cargo vessel Export Banner loading at Pier B, Hoboken by artist A. Brenet, 1963.
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Painting: ""Mister Softee Truck on the Corner of Fourth Street and Park Avenue." By Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
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Painting: Maxwell House Coffee plant vine covered buildings, 11th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1975-1995. Artist unknown.
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Painting: Rainy Day. View of N.Y.C. from Hoboken Museum, April 2006. Oil painting by Chris Kappmeier, 2006.
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Painting: Residential building on Washington St., Hoboken. Signed by F. Guidici. No date, circa mid-1970's to early 1980's.
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Painting: Residential building probably on a side street, Hoboken. Signed by F. Guidici. No date, circa mid-1970's to early 1980's.
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Pair of hand-made longshoreman's cargo hooks belonging to Richard Street. Hoboken, circa 1960's-1970's
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Pair of rimless pince-nez; gold spring bridge with tortoise shell lining for nose pads, ca.1900-1930.
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Pane of custom postage stamps: Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey. Created by artist Raymond Smith, 2007.
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Pane of twenty Alexander Calder commemorative 32-cent stamps issued by the United States Postal Service, 1997.
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Pants, men, 3. Part of factory dress uniform at Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, ca. 1980s-1992.
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Paper binder clip: Shouperior. Autographic Register Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1905-1925
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Paper: Constructor's Tracing Paper, No. 334-1/2TG, cross section, 50 yd. roll, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1944-1954.
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Paper: K&E Albanene Guide Line Prepared Tracing Paper, 10 5633. Pad: 50 shts 11" x 17".Sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., Morristown, N.J., n.d., ca. 1980-1990.
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Paper: K&E Albanene Prepared Tracing Paper, 10 5342. Pad: 50 shts 11" x 14".Sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., Morristown, N.J., n.d., ca. 1968-1980.
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Paper: K&E Albanene graph sheets 359T-11. 10 x 10 to the 1/2". Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1956-1966.
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Paper: K&E Albanene graph sheets 359T-14. 10 x 10 to the cm. Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1950-1960.
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Paper: K&E Albanene graph sheets 46 1323. 10 x 10 to the 1/2". Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1956-1966.
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Paper: K&E Albanene graph sheets 46 1517. 10 x 10 to the cm. Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1956-1966.
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Paper: K&E full logarithmic graph sheet 359-112. 2 x 3 cycles. Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1950-1960.
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Paper: K&E full logarithmic graph sheets 46 7323. 2 x 3 cycles. Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1950-1960.
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Paper: K&E graph sheets 359-11. 10 x 10 to the 1/2". Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1956-1966.
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Paper: K&E semi-logarithmic graph sheet 46 6463. 7 cycles x 60 divisions. Made & sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., [Hoboken], n.d, ca. 1956-1966.
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Paperweight commemorating the 1993 Inauguration of Mayor Anthony Russo, Hoboken, N.J. on July 1, 1993.
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Paperweight commemorating the 1997 inauguration (second term) of Mayor Anthony Russo on July 1.
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Paperweight commemorating the dedication of the Erie Lackawanna Plaza on October 22, 1984, Hoboken.
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Paperweight paperclip holder from Haven Savings and Loan Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1980's.
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Paragon Jr. drafting machine made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1967-1975.
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Paragon beam compass, probably model 502X, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca.1920s-1930s.
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Paragon drafting machine, 1370, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
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Paragon drafting machine, 1370-30, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
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Paragon drafting machine; counterbalance weight, 1370-2, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1953-1960.
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Paragon drawing instrument set, no set number, similiar to 568, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1892-1894.
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Parallel Line Tracer 1859D made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1948-1960.
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Patches & merit badges apparently belonging to a Boy Scout member or scoutmaster of a Hoboken troop, n.d., ca. 1950-1970.
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Pen-and-ink drawing: Condo Towers. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
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Pen-and-ink drawing: Condo Towers. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
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Pen-and-ink drawing: Luxury Brownstone Parking. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
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Pen-and-ink drawing: River City Park. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991
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Pen-and-ink drawing: The Busway. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
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Pen-and-ink drawing: The Ferry. Artist Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
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Pencil drawing of a portrait of an unidentified woman on heart-shaped cut-out , signed by artist, William B. Gilpin, no place, no date, c. 1900.
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Pencil holder advertising Gulf Oil; Kostelecky Bros. Garage and Repair Shop, 216-218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, N.J, no date, ca. 1955-1965.
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Pencil, blue painted wood, with white lettering, "Hoboken Recycles", Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995.
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Pencil, mechanical, yellow gold finish, with ring for attachment; from Columbia Trust Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1920.
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Pencil: Safety Protects People / Quality Protects Jobs. Bethlehem (Steel). No date, circa 1970-1980.
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Pencil: imprinted Maxwell House. Hoboken. N.d., probably issued 1989, but not later than 1992.
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Pennant, felt: Academy of the Sacred Heart, Hoboken, New Jersey. N.d., ca. 1950-1970.
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Personal care kit issued as Christmas gift by Kramer's, Jewelers, 500 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Philadelphia rod micrometer target, 81 0239 (formerly 6210T?), made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d, ca. 1960-1975.
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