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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.
Medicine spoon: Next Dose Medicine Spoon No. 182. Issued by Willow Pharmacy, 904 Willow Ave., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1930-1950.
Object/Artifact
Meeting notes titled "Gleanings" Hoboken Junior League meeting 4/6/1943
Meeting notes titled "Gleanings" Hoboken Junior League meeting 4/6/1943
Object/Artifact
Memo pad with cover imprinted Cafe Atlanta, Trudi - Prop[rietor]., 62 Third St., Hoboken, N.J., Phone SW8-9632. 1960.
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
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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Memorial program: Mamie R. Davis July 24th, 1939 - July 27th, 2017
Memorial program: Mamie R. Davis July 24th, 1939 - July 27th, 2017
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Men
Men's winter coat of Sal Desio who stated that he wore it when appearing in 1954 film "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, 1952-1953.
Object/Artifact
Menu and program for William T. Sperber
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
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
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
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.
Menu from A Moveable Victorian Feast, Saturday, June 20, 2000 presented by the Hoboken Historical Museum.
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Menu from S.S. Ryndam, Holland-America Line, 1901.
Menu from S.S. Ryndam, Holland-America Line, 1901.
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Menu from a Banquet in honor of Monsignor Francis Satolli, Papal Delegate, by Rev. Corrigan, 1893.
Menu from a Banquet in honor of Monsignor Francis Satolli, Papal Delegate, by Rev. Corrigan, 1893.
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Menu from the Hamburg-Amerika yacht "Prinzessin Victoria Liuse," 1902.
Menu from the Hamburg-Amerika yacht "Prinzessin Victoria Liuse," 1902.
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Menu from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, N.Y.C. for New Year
Menu from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, N.Y.C. for New Year's Eve, 1961.
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Menu in 5 languages from Lackawanna Dining Service, Erie-Lackawanna Rail Road, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
Menu in 5 languages from Lackawanna Dining Service, Erie-Lackawanna Rail Road, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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Menu, 2, from M.S. Noordam, Holland-America Line, March 1954.
Menu, 2, from M.S. Noordam, Holland-America Line, March 1954.
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Menu: Lackawanna Luncheon Menu; from the Lackawanna Restaurant, Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1924-1935.
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.
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.
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.
Menu: Refreshments menu from Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, no place, no date, ca. 1900.
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Menu: Ricco
Menu: Ricco's Restaurant, 1024 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1992 -2002.
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Menu: S.S. Kaiser Wilhelm II, Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen menu, Sunday, July 26th, 1908.
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.
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.
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.
Metagrad Philadelphia leveling rods, 6210 R-12, manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Co., ca. 1940-1950.
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Metal coin token of the Hudson & Manhattan Rail Road, no date, ca. 1944.
Metal coin token of the Hudson & Manhattan Rail Road, no date, ca. 1944.
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Metal coin token of the Hudson & Manhattan Rail Road, no date, ca. 1944.
Metal coin token of the Hudson & Manhattan Rail Road, no date, ca. 1944.
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Metal double-sided advertising sign, "Castles Ice Cream." From 1001 Bloomfield St., Hoboken.
Metal double-sided advertising sign, "Castles Ice Cream." From 1001 Bloomfield St., Hoboken.
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Metal shoehorn stamped "D. Loewenthal
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
Microscope from science classroom of Stevens - Hoboken Academy, Hoboken, in use circa 1920-1975.
Microscope from science classroom of Stevens - Hoboken Academy, Hoboken, in use circa 1920-1975.
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Military compass, 5600X, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1925-1934.
Military compass, 5600X, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1925-1934.
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Milk bottle: Barker Milk; H. Meyer, 511 First St., Hoboken, N.J. One Pint. N.d., ca. 1918-1931.
Milk bottle: Barker Milk; H. Meyer, 511 First St., Hoboken, N.J. One Pint. N.d., ca. 1918-1931.
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Milk can from Puremost, Hoboken [N.J.], no date, ca. 1900-1960.
Milk can from Puremost, Hoboken [N.J.], no date, ca. 1900-1960.
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Model of M.S. Kinderdyk/Kloosterdyk of Holland-America Line
Model of M.S. Kinderdyk/Kloosterdyk of Holland-America Line
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Mold, cake: Baker
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.
Monkey Stick sign from Magic Fountain, Third and Bloomfield Streets, Hoboken, created 1970’s-1980’s.
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Monthly Commutation Ticket; Apr. 1921; D.L. & W. R.R.; Montclair & New York.
Monthly Commutation Ticket; Apr. 1921; D.L. & W. R.R.; Montclair & New York.
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Monthly Commutation Ticket; Aug. 1922; D.L. & W. R.R.; Montclair & New York.
Monthly Commutation Ticket; Aug. 1922; D.L. & W. R.R.; Montclair & New York.
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Monthly ticket: Intrastate HBLR PASS 1 Zone (Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system), October 2006.
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.
Mother Hubbard Hand Puppet. Copyright 2011 Puppet Heap Playthings, Inc., Hoboken, N.J.
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Mug: A.J. Demarest High School, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., circa 1980s-2000.
Mug: A.J. Demarest High School, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., circa 1980s-2000.
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Mug: City of Hoboken New Jersey, 1855-2005, Celebrating 150 Years. Issued 2005.
Mug: City of Hoboken New Jersey, 1855-2005, Celebrating 150 Years. Issued 2005.
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Mug: Hoboken 150th Anniversary 1855-2005. Issued 2005.
Mug: Hoboken 150th Anniversary 1855-2005. Issued 2005.
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Mug: Hoboken High School, Senior Prom 1970, Hoboken.
Mug: Hoboken High School, Senior Prom 1970, Hoboken.
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Mug: Maxwell House Decaffeinated Coffee.
Mug: Maxwell House Decaffeinated Coffee.
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Mug: Maxwell House Instant Coffee. Decaffeinated.
Mug: Maxwell House Instant Coffee. Decaffeinated.
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Mug: R. John Muller & Son, Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1990-2000.
Mug: R. John Muller & Son, Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1990-2000.
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Mug: The Provident (Bank). (Hoboken ca. 1990s.)
Mug: The Provident (Bank). (Hoboken ca. 1990s.)
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Multi-drawer table-top storage cabinet with metal dies for stamping leather.
Multi-drawer table-top storage cabinet with metal dies for stamping leather.
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Multi-drawer table-top storage cabinet with metal dies for stamping leather.
Multi-drawer table-top storage cabinet with metal dies for stamping leather.
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Mural painting depicting 1864 Hoboken done by Robert Bushnell in 1956 for Pier B, Hoboken.
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.
Napkins, set 12, embroidered "Meyers Hotel, Hoboken, N.J., J.H. Timken" N.d., ca. 1900-1920.
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Navigator
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.
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.
Needle threader from Harry Silon & Co., 312 First St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1963.
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Neon sign, interior, from Asen
Neon sign, interior, from Asen's Cleaners.
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New Jersey Relief Warrant issued by the City of Hoboken to the family of a U.S. Army Volunteer, 1861.
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 State Driver License for Renee B. Smith
New Jersey State Driver License for Renee B. Smith
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New Jersey motor vehicle license plate, 1941.
New Jersey motor vehicle license plate, 1941.
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New Jersey vehicle license plate: ALROCK, belonging to the owner of Alrock
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.
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.
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.
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 Clipping with Headline, "Probates Five Hudson Wills."
Newspaper Clipping with Headline, "Probates Five Hudson Wills."
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Newspaper Clipping with Headline, "Seek Pay Hike for Special Police"
Newspaper Clipping with Headline, "Seek Pay Hike for Special Police"
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Newspaper Clipping with Photographs from Hoboken Tercentenary Pageant
Newspaper Clipping with Photographs from Hoboken Tercentenary Pageant
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Newspaper article with wood engraving "Encampment of Gipsies, near the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, N.J.," undated, ca. 1855.
Newspaper article with wood engraving "Encampment of Gipsies, near the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, N.J.," undated, ca. 1855.
Art
Nineteen matchbooks from various Union City businesses or organizations, no date, ca. 1945 - 1960.
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.
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.
Nineteen matchbooks from various Union City businesses or organizations, no date, ca. 1945 - 1960.
Object/Artifact
Notecard: "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" 2008 revision of 2005 notecard by Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2008.
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.
Notecard: "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" created by and printed for Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2005.
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Notecard: "Season
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
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.
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
Nurse's cape belonging to Dorothy Van Keuren from "St. M. H." [Saint Mary Hospital], Hoboken, 1949.
Object/Artifact
Oak c-curve roll top desk from the Hoboken Ferry Terminal at the Erie Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, N.J., ca. 1910-25.
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 instrument case manufactured by Keuffel & Esser.
Oak instrument case manufactured by Keuffel & Esser.
Object/Artifact
Oak storage case for a surveyor
Oak storage case for a surveyor's transit, Keuffel & Esser Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910-1930.
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Object/Artifact #1161 (auto-assigned)
Object/Artifact #1161 (auto-assigned)
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Object/Artifact #813 (auto-assigned)
Object/Artifact #813 (auto-assigned)
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Ocean liner advertising poster, 11" x 17" for Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen pre-WWI.
Ocean liner advertising poster, 11" x 17" for Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen pre-WWI.
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Odometer. Manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1885-1900.
Odometer. Manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1885-1900.
Object/Artifact
Official Girl Scout scarf for Girl Scout Senior Roundup 1962 belonging to Catherine Ruchovansky, Hoboken, ca. 1962.
Official Girl Scout scarf for Girl Scout Senior Roundup 1962 belonging to Catherine Ruchovansky, Hoboken, ca. 1962.
Object/Artifact
Official Girl Scout uniform, 2 piece, jacket and skirt, belong to Lee Raineri, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Official Girl Scout whistle, belonging to Catherine Rochavansky, Hoboken Girl Scouts. No date, ca. 1960-80. Green molded plastic with black lanyar
Object/Artifact
Official program for football game, Demarest vs Memorial, Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 19, 1950.
Official program for football game, Demarest vs Memorial, Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 19, 1950.
Object/Artifact
Oil portrait of John Schmalz of Hoboken, 1905
Oil portrait of John Schmalz of Hoboken, 1905
Art
One dollar bank note from the Hoboken Banking & Grazing Co., 1826.
One dollar bank note from the Hoboken Banking & Grazing Co., 1826.
Object/Artifact
Open reel audio tape, 7" reels, 1/4" tape, Frank Sinatra: Two tapes. Non-commercial recording. Contents not known. Originator not known. No date.
Open reel audio tape, 7" reels, 1/4" tape, Frank Sinatra: Two tapes. Non-commercial recording. Contents not known. Originator not known. No date.
Object/Artifact
Opener: Marty
Opener: Marty's Mile Square Tavern, 615 First St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1945-1960.
Object/Artifact
Oral thermometer in black plastic advertising case, Willow Pharmacy, 900 Willow Ave., Hoboken.
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.
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.
Oven brushes used for cleaning bread baking ovens at Grand Bakery, 738 Willow Ave., Hoboken, ca. 1960-2004.
Object/Artifact
Package of 6 frosted incandescent 25 watt light bulbs made by Marvel Lamp Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1927-1945.
Package of 6 frosted incandescent 25 watt light bulbs made by Marvel Lamp Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1927-1945.
Object/Artifact
Package of facial tissue issued by Commerce Bank, Hoboken, N.J., n.d. ca 2004-2007.
Package of facial tissue issued by Commerce Bank, Hoboken, N.J., n.d. ca 2004-2007.
Object/Artifact
Package: Cocomalt 3 oz. sample can & 2 promotional leaves; original mailing box. R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1930-1940.
Package: Cocomalt 3 oz. sample can & 2 promotional leaves; original mailing box. R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1930-1940.
Object/Artifact
Packaging sleeve only for architect
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.
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.
Padlock for Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R. steam locomotive no. 134, ca. 1880-1900.
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Painted metal horizontal arrow sign "One Way," ca. 1930s.
Painted metal horizontal arrow sign "One Way," ca. 1930s.
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Painted metal trivet/plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Girl Scouts in the U.S. 1962.
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.
Painted metal vertical arrow sign "No Parking To Day Funeral P.D.," ca. 1930. w/o stand.
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Painted portrait of Frank Sinatra done by D. Francis Mazzeo.
Painted portrait of Frank Sinatra done by D. Francis Mazzeo.
Art
Painted wood model of the S.S. Ryndam, Holland-America Line
Painted wood model of the S.S. Ryndam, Holland-America Line
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Painted, single-sided exterior advertising sign for Hoboken Sign Shop.
Painted, single-sided exterior advertising sign for Hoboken Sign Shop.
Object/Artifact
Painting by Elizardo De Jesus, 2005: Taxi Stand, Hudson Place
Painting by Elizardo De Jesus, 2005: Taxi Stand, Hudson Place
Art
Painting of Hoboken iconography by Hoboken artist Dominique Francis Mazzeo who had a studio at 934 Washington St. Signed: Mazzeo 82.
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.
Painting, 11 x17, depicting cargo vessel Export Banner loading at Pier B, Hoboken by artist A. Brenet, 1963.
Art
Painting: ""Mister Softee Truck on the Corner of Fourth Street and Park Avenue." By Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
Painting: ""Mister Softee Truck on the Corner of Fourth Street and Park Avenue." By Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
Object/Artifact
Painting: "Mr. Big
Painting: "Mr. Big's Super Heros, 832 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., Phone 201 653-4556."
Art
Painting: "Pier A Park Kiosk" by Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
Painting: "Pier A Park Kiosk" by Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
Object/Artifact
Painting: "Sunbathers." By Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2007.
Painting: "Sunbathers." By Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2007.
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Painting: "Tenth and Bloomfield Streets." By Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
Painting: "Tenth and Bloomfield Streets." By Frank Hanavan, Hoboken, 2007.
Object/Artifact
Painting: Holland America Line Fifth Street Pier, Hoboken, N.J.
Painting: Holland America Line Fifth Street Pier, Hoboken, N.J.
Object/Artifact
Painting: Maxwell House Coffee Sign. Painted by Frank Hananvan, January 2007.
Painting: Maxwell House Coffee Sign. Painted by Frank Hananvan, January 2007.
Object/Artifact
Painting: Maxwell House Coffee plant vine covered buildings, 11th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1975-1995. Artist unknown.
Painting: Maxwell House Coffee plant vine covered buildings, 11th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1975-1995. Artist unknown.
Object/Artifact
Painting: Rainy Day. View of N.Y.C. from Hoboken Museum, April 2006. Oil painting by Chris Kappmeier, 2006.
Painting: Rainy Day. View of N.Y.C. from Hoboken Museum, April 2006. Oil painting by Chris Kappmeier, 2006.
Object/Artifact
Painting: Residential building on Washington St., Hoboken. Signed by F. Guidici. No date, circa mid-1970
Painting: Residential building on Washington St., Hoboken. Signed by F. Guidici. No date, circa mid-1970's to early 1980's.
Object/Artifact
Painting: Residential building probably on a side street, Hoboken. Signed by F. Guidici. No date, circa mid-1970
Painting: Residential building probably on a side street, Hoboken. Signed by F. Guidici. No date, circa mid-1970's to early 1980's.
Object/Artifact
Pair of hand-made longshoreman
Pair of hand-made longshoreman's cargo hooks belonging to Richard Street. Hoboken, circa 1960's-1970's
Object/Artifact
Pair of iron safe doors from Hoboken City Hall, installed originally ca. 1885-1911.
Pair of iron safe doors from Hoboken City Hall, installed originally ca. 1885-1911.
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Pair of iron safe doors from Hoboken City Hall, installed originally ca. 1885-1911.
Pair of iron safe doors from Hoboken City Hall, installed originally ca. 1885-1911.
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Pair of iron safe doors from Hoboken City Hall, installed originally ca. 1885-1911.
Pair of iron safe doors from Hoboken City Hall, installed originally ca. 1885-1911.
Object/Artifact
Pair of rimless pince-nez; gold spring bridge with tortoise shell lining for nose pads, ca.1900-1930.
Pair of rimless pince-nez; gold spring bridge with tortoise shell lining for nose pads, ca.1900-1930.
Object/Artifact
Pamphlet for the Empire Theatre, Hoboken, n.d. (ca. 1916-1918.)
Pamphlet for the Empire Theatre, Hoboken, n.d. (ca. 1916-1918.)
Object/Artifact
Pane of custom postage stamps: Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey. Created by artist Raymond Smith, 2007.
Pane of custom postage stamps: Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey. Created by artist Raymond Smith, 2007.
Object/Artifact
Pane of twenty Alexander Calder commemorative 32-cent stamps issued by the United States Postal Service, 1997.
Pane of twenty Alexander Calder commemorative 32-cent stamps issued by the United States Postal Service, 1997.
Object/Artifact
Pane of twenty Frank Sinatra commemorative 42-cent postage stamps, issued 2008.
Pane of twenty Frank Sinatra commemorative 42-cent postage stamps, issued 2008.
Object/Artifact
Pantograph, model 1144, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y.  N.d., ca. 1935-1948.
Pantograph, model 1144, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1935-1948.
Object/Artifact
Pantograph, model 1149, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1910-1930s.
Pantograph, model 1149, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1910-1930s.
Object/Artifact
Pants, men, 3. Part of factory dress uniform at Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, ca. 1980s-1992.
Pants, men, 3. Part of factory dress uniform at Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, ca. 1980s-1992.
Object/Artifact
Paper binder clip: Shouperior. Autographic Register Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1905-1925
Paper binder clip: Shouperior. Autographic Register Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1905-1925
Object/Artifact
Paper template, full scale, of the Maxwell House Coffee "last drop" sign.
Paper template, full scale, of the Maxwell House Coffee "last drop" sign.
Object/Artifact
Paper: Constructor
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight commemorating City Council Inauguration on July 1, 1995 in Hoboken.
Paperweight commemorating City Council Inauguration on July 1, 1995 in Hoboken.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight commemorating the 1993 Inauguration of Mayor Anthony Russo, Hoboken, N.J. on July 1, 1993.
Paperweight commemorating the 1993 Inauguration of Mayor Anthony Russo, Hoboken, N.J. on July 1, 1993.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight commemorating the 1997 inauguration (second term) of Mayor Anthony Russo on July 1.
Paperweight commemorating the 1997 inauguration (second term) of Mayor Anthony Russo on July 1.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight commemorating the dedication of the Erie Lackawanna Plaza on October 22, 1984, Hoboken.
Paperweight commemorating the dedication of the Erie Lackawanna Plaza on October 22, 1984, Hoboken.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight paperclip holder from Haven Savings and Loan Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1980
Paperweight paperclip holder from Haven Savings and Loan Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1980's.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight-St. Mary
Paperweight-St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, N.J.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight-St. Mary
Paperweight-St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, N.J.
Object/Artifact
Paperweight: NHSA 1988. (The North Hudson Sewerage Authority). Issued Hoboken, Oct. 17, 2011.
Paperweight: NHSA 1988. (The North Hudson Sewerage Authority). Issued Hoboken, Oct. 17, 2011.
Art
Paperweight: Rededication of the Hoboken Clock Tower. May 9, 2008.
Paperweight: Rededication of the Hoboken Clock Tower. May 9, 2008.
Object/Artifact
Paragon 1375T-1 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Paragon 1375T-1 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Object/Artifact
Paragon 1376P-15 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Paragon 1376P-15 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Object/Artifact
Paragon 1376P-2 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Paragon 1376P-2 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Object/Artifact
Paragon Jr. drafting machine made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1967-1975.
Paragon Jr. drafting machine made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1967-1975.
Object/Artifact
Paragon beam compass, probably model 502X, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca.1920s-1930s.
Paragon beam compass, probably model 502X, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca.1920s-1930s.
Object/Artifact
Paragon drafting machine, 1370, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
Paragon drafting machine, 1370, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
Object/Artifact
Paragon drafting machine, 1370-30, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
Paragon drafting machine, 1370-30, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
Object/Artifact
Paragon drafting machine; counterbalance weight, 1370-2, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1953-1960.
Paragon drafting machine; counterbalance weight, 1370-2, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1953-1960.
Object/Artifact
Paragon drawing instrument set, no set number, similiar to 568, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1892-1894.
Paragon drawing instrument set, no set number, similiar to 568, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1892-1894.
Object/Artifact
Parallel Line Tracer 1859D made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1948-1960.
Parallel Line Tracer 1859D made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1948-1960.
Object/Artifact
Patch: Demarest High School. (Hoboken). N.d, ca. 1959-1962.
Patch: Demarest High School. (Hoboken). N.d, ca. 1959-1962.
Object/Artifact
Patches & merit badges apparently belonging to a Boy Scout member or scoutmaster of a Hoboken troop, n.d., ca. 1950-1970.
Patches & merit badges apparently belonging to a Boy Scout member or scoutmaster of a Hoboken troop, n.d., ca. 1950-1970.
Object/Artifact
Pen issued for Centennial of Muller Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken, 2006.
Pen issued for Centennial of Muller Insurance, 930 Washington St., Hoboken, 2006.
Object/Artifact
Pen-and-ink drawing: Condo Towers. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Pen-and-ink drawing: Condo Towers. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Object/Artifact
Pen-and-ink drawing: Condo Towers. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Pen-and-ink drawing: Condo Towers. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Object/Artifact
Pen-and-ink drawing: Luxury Brownstone Parking. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Pen-and-ink drawing: Luxury Brownstone Parking. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Object/Artifact
Pen-and-ink drawing: River City Park. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991
Pen-and-ink drawing: River City Park. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991
Object/Artifact
Pen-and-ink drawing: The Busway. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Pen-and-ink drawing: The Busway. Artist: Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Object/Artifact
Pen-and-ink drawing: The Ferry. Artist Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Pen-and-ink drawing: The Ferry. Artist Randy Hoppe, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1991.
Object/Artifact
Pencil "Safety Protects People - Bethlehem", [Hoboken], no date, ca. 1945-50.
Pencil "Safety Protects People - Bethlehem", [Hoboken], no date, ca. 1945-50.
Object/Artifact
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.
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.
Art
Pencil holder advertising Gulf Oil; Kostelecky Bros. Garage and Repair Shop, 216-218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, N.J, no date, ca. 1955-1965.
Pencil holder advertising Gulf Oil; Kostelecky Bros. Garage and Repair Shop, 216-218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, N.J, no date, ca. 1955-1965.
Object/Artifact
Pencil, blue painted wood, with white lettering, "Hoboken Recycles", Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995.
Pencil, blue painted wood, with white lettering, "Hoboken Recycles", Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995.
Object/Artifact
Pencil, mechanical, yellow gold finish, with ring for attachment; from Columbia Trust Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1920.
Pencil, mechanical, yellow gold finish, with ring for attachment; from Columbia Trust Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1920.
Object/Artifact
Pencil: Hoboken Farmers
Pencil: Hoboken Farmers' Market. No date, produced circa 2003 - 2005.
Object/Artifact
Pencil: Hudson County TMA - A Division of the HCIA. No date, circa 2002-2003.
Pencil: Hudson County TMA - A Division of the HCIA. No date, circa 2002-2003.
Object/Artifact
Pencil: Pencil Specialty Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1960-1970.
Pencil: Pencil Specialty Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1960-1970.
Object/Artifact
Pencil: Safety Protects People / Quality Protects Jobs. Bethlehem (Steel). No date, circa 1970-1980.
Pencil: Safety Protects People / Quality Protects Jobs. Bethlehem (Steel). No date, circa 1970-1980.
Object/Artifact
Pencil: imprinted Maxwell House. Hoboken. N.d., probably issued 1989, but not later than 1992.
Pencil: imprinted Maxwell House. Hoboken. N.d., probably issued 1989, but not later than 1992.
Object/Artifact
Pennant from the 1955 City of Hoboken Centennial celebration, Hoboken, [1955].
Pennant from the 1955 City of Hoboken Centennial celebration, Hoboken, [1955].
Object/Artifact
Pennant from the 1955 City of Hoboken Centennial celebration, Hoboken, [1955].
Pennant from the 1955 City of Hoboken Centennial celebration, Hoboken, [1955].
Object/Artifact
Pennant, felt: Academy of the Sacred Heart, Hoboken, New Jersey. N.d., ca. 1950-1970.
Pennant, felt: Academy of the Sacred Heart, Hoboken, New Jersey. N.d., ca. 1950-1970.
Object/Artifact
Pennant, felt: Demarest [High School, Hoboken, N.J.] N.d., ca. 1950-1962.
Pennant, felt: Demarest [High School, Hoboken, N.J.] N.d., ca. 1950-1962.
Object/Artifact
Personal care kit issued as Christmas gift by Kramer
Personal care kit issued as Christmas gift by Kramer's, Jewelers, 500 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
Art
Personal telephone directory issued by Hudson Trust Company, Hoboken, 1947.
Personal telephone directory issued by Hudson Trust Company, Hoboken, 1947.
Object/Artifact
Philadelphia rod micrometer target, 81 0239 (formerly 6210T?), made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d, ca. 1960-1975.
Philadelphia rod micrometer target, 81 0239 (formerly 6210T?), made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d, ca. 1960-1975.
Object/Artifact
Phoenix Wyteface non-metallic 30 meter woven tape, N7435M, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., issued ca. 1957-1965.
Phoenix Wyteface non-metallic 30 meter woven tape, N7435M, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., issued ca. 1957-1965.
Object/Artifact
Phonemate Telephone Answering System, Model 9300; formerly at 732 Willow Avenue, Hoboken from ca. 1995-2007.
Phonemate Telephone Answering System, Model 9300; formerly at 732 Willow Avenue, Hoboken from ca. 1995-2007.
Object/Artifact
Phonograph Album: "Songs by Sinatra," Volume 1. ca. 1947.
Phonograph Album: "Songs by Sinatra," Volume 1. ca. 1947.
Object/Artifact
Phonograph record "My Old Kentucky Home" (Words and Music by Stephen C. Foster) sung by Male Quartette, Educational Department, 78 rpm Columbia Record
Phonograph record "My Old Kentucky Home" (Words and Music by Stephen C. Foster) sung by Male Quartette, Educational Department, 78 rpm Columbia Record
Object/Artifact