Objects

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1. "History of England" book - Hard back book: "History of England. Anderson Historical Series, 1899." Includes multiple images and maps (often in color). Has newspaper clippings or relevant events from English 'modern' history as well as glossing from previous owner(s). Has preface, publisher's preface, tables,contents, context listing introduction and index, and appendix.

   2001.22.13c

   Record Type: Object

   
2. "Lewis' Knot" Overshot Coverlet - Three panel overshot coverlet of ivory mingled with red and black colored yarn.

   2024.18.07

   Record Type: Object

   
3. "Lewis' Knot" Overshot Coverlet - Two panel red, blue, and white overshot coverlet in a variation of a Pine Knot pattern, most likely the "Lewis Knot" pattern.

   2024.18.06

   Record Type: Object

   
4. "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" bag. - "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" manufactured by R. H. Fishburne Tobacco Company, Roanoke, Virginia. According to "The History of the City of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, the tobacco factory was purchased from Isham M. Ferguson by Tipton T. Fishburne and his two brothers, Reuben H. and Robert Fishburne. According to "The History of Roanoke County The History of Roanoke City and History of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company" by George S. Jack and E. B. Jacobs, the Fishburne brothers purchased the tobacco company in 1873 and acquired additional holdings in the tobacco business in 1879 which went under the name of Fishburne Brothers and Company. (See page 168). The Fishburne brothers continued the business for an additional 16 years manufacturing only high grade smoking tobacco until the year 1905 when R. H. Fishburne retired from active business life. (See page 174).

   1964.26.1a

   Record Type: Object

   
5. "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" bag. - "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" manufactured by R. H. Fishburne Tobacco Company, Roanoke, Virginia. According to "The History of the City of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, the tobacco factory was purchased from Isham M. Ferguson by Tipton T. Fishburne and his two brothers, Reuben H. and Robert Fishburne. According to "The History of Roanoke County The History of Roanoke City and History of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company" by George S. Jack and E. B. Jacobs, the Fishburne brothers purchased the tobacco company in 1873 and acquired additional holdings in the tobacco business in 1879 which went under the name of Fishburne Brothers and Company. (See page 168). The Fishburne brothers continued the business for an additional 16 years manufacturing only high grade smoking tobacco until the year 1905 when R. H. Fishburne retired from active business life. (See page 174). This item is related to a similar item with number 1964.26.1A.

   1964.26.1B

   Record Type: Object

   
6. "Please Do Not Disturb" Sign from Hotel Roanoke - This is a cardboard sign created especially for Hotel Roanoke. It is light brown with dark brown writing, and has green decor on the front. A pink piece of yarn is attached to it by way of two holes in the top. It is tied off so it can hang over a doorknob. Two notices from the Hotel Roanoke management advise guests to lock their doors in the evenings, and to hang this sign on the doorknob if they do not want to be disturbed.

   1989.78.01

   Record Type: Object

   
7. "Quiet" sign - Pullman Car Sign Requesting "Quiet". Blue with black letters "Quiet Is Requested For The Benefit Of Those Who Have Retired".

   OWL2003.34.03

   Record Type: Object

   
8. "Rose and Table" Overshot Coverlet - Three panel overshot coverlet in made in red, indigo, and natural colored yarns. Coverlet has a repeated design similar to a "rose and table" pattern with no extra border and prominent seams.

   2024.18.01

   Record Type: Object

   
9. "Rose in the Wilderness" Overshot Coverlet - Square overshot coverlet in made in navy blue, white, and red colored yarns. Coverlet has a repeating design of a "Rose in the Wilderness" pattern with no other border, the red forming a line throughout the repeating pattern.

   2024.18.05

   Record Type: Object

   
10. "SIlver Seal" Vegetable Stewing Pot; part of the "Econ Trio" from the 1930's - Vegetable stewing pan with lid; made of hammered aluminum. 1930's, American. The pan is a unique shape with an area on the back of the pan for a detachable handle to attach to the pan. This is part of the "Econ Trio" for the "Silver Seal" cookware.

    1992.020.010

    Record Type: Object

    
11. "Silver Seal" Cookware, Vegetable Pot - Hammered aluminum vegetable stewing pot with lid. Back attachment for mounting. There is an area for a detachable handle to attach to the lid. Part of the "Econ Trio". 1930's American. "Silver Seal" cookware.

    1992.020.009

    Record Type: Object

    
12. "Silver Seal" Instruction Booklet from the 1930's - Instruction booklet for the "Silver Seal" cookware collection from the 1930's. American. Printed on the front of the booklet is the following: "Silver - Seal, CENTURY METALCRAFT CORPORATION, Simplified Healthful Food Prepartion, Price fifty cents."

    1992.020.012

    Record Type: Object

    
13. "Stevens" Electric Blender - Stainless steel, electric blender; ca 1946, American. The stainless steel holder is missing its lid; it sits on a green enameled metal base on which the following is printed within a red logo: "MODEL 100, STEVENS, PAT. NO. 1,997_ _ 3, MADE IN U.S.A. _ _, JOHN OSTER MFG. Co. RACINE, WIS." Two Racine, Wisconsin engineers, Chester Beach and Frederick Osius, and a marketer, Louis Hamilton, invented a small motor that ran on either AC or DC electrical power. The first Hamilton Beach product, an electric hand-held massager, was produced in 1910. That same year, Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Co. was founded for the purpose of developing more motor-driven appliances. In 1922, Stevens Electric Co. owner, Stephen Poplawski (born in Poland in 1885 and died in Racine, Wisconsin in 1956) invented the blender. He was the first person to put spinning blades at the bottom of a container. The blenders were sold to drug store soda fountains to make Horlick's malted milk shakes. In 1923, The Stevens Electric Co. introduced the first liquefier blender. In 1932, Poplawski received a patent for a machine that would reduce fruits and vegetables to a liquid. In 1937, Frederick Osius improved Poplawski's blender and named it the Miracle Mixer. In 1938, Osius renamed the product the Waring Blender after his financial backer, Fred Waring. In 1946, John Oster purchased Stevens Electric Company and the first Osterizer blender was introduced. In 1960, Oster became a subsidiary of Sunbeam Corp. of Chicago, Illinois.

    1991.013.005

    Record Type: Object

    
14. "The Violetta" Electrotherapy Apparatus for Babies - Electrotherapy apparatus for babies. 20th century, American. Entitled "The Violetta" by Bleadon-Dun Company of Chicago, Illinois. It is housed in a black case with a leather handle. From the early 20th century. The apparatus produces violet rays and ozone in glass electrode. Said to revitalize cells and the nervous system, cure ailments, alleviate pain. It is not shock therapy.

    1987.002.04

    Record Type: Object

    
15. "U Auto Be A Roanoke" Pin - A button sized pin with "acorn to oak watch Roanoke" attached to an orange ribbon with "U Auto Be A Roanoke" written on it.

    1973.20.3p

    Record Type: Object

    
16. "Well and Tree" Serving Platter. "Silver Seal" from the 1930's - "Well and Tree" Serving Platter. 1930's, American. Made of hammered aluminum with depressions in the shape of a tree. Meat juices flow into the well to drain the grease from the meat being presented. "Silver Seal" brand.

    1992.020.001

    Record Type: Object

    
17. "Whitman's Salmagundi" Tin Box for Chocolates; Art-Nouveau decorated - "Whitman's Salmagundi" tin box for chocolates. Circa 1924, American. The ornate gold-colored tin with a stained-glass, mosaic-type design features a drawing of a woman in the center, on the top of the box. In 1924, Whitman confectionery introduced a special line of art boxes in Art Nouveau design. "1 LB. NET" is indicated on the top of the hinged box. Stephen F. Whitman opened a confectionery and fruiterer shop in Philadelphia, PA in 1842. In 1854, the first prepackaged Whitman candy was produced. In 1924, Whitman introduced the "Salmagundi", a special line of art boxes with Art Nouveau design.

    1991.013.002

    Record Type: Object

    
18. 12 ft Gilt Mirror - Gilt mirror decorated with flourishes and whorls. Cornucopias at bottom left and right corners. Molded design along the top edge, with a large circular flourish at top center. Backing is solid wood.

    2018.14

    Record Type: Object

    
19. 1840's Blue Silk Dress - Blue and teal changeable silk bodice and skirt with a tan glazed cotton lining. The bodice (a) has a pleated front that gathers into a point at the waist. It has bell pagoda sleeves trimmed with black lace at the cap and cuff. The neckline is a soft V shape. The back has been let out with a wide strip of plum colored silk which closes with hook and eye closures. The skirt (b) is full and bell shaped and includes a pocket and a purple braided ribbon (not horse hair, however) at the hem. It has been altered at the waist with an elastic but the needle scarring and folds from the old cartridge pleated waist can still be seen.

    1974.6.13

    Record Type: Object

    
20. 1840s bronze moire dress with velvet trim - Gold silk moire and satin striped one-piece dress with black velvet trim pleats at the sleeves and three velvet flowers appliqued at the front waist. The bodice has short sleeves, sloping shoulders, boned seams and a flat, natural waistline. The skirt is full and bell shaped with an opening down the front. The register notes that is is dated about 1840 and worn by Mrs. Baxter of Philadelphia, mother of Helen Baxter Nicholas of Roanoke.

    1964.88.1

    Record Type: Object