A metal mold used for making clover-shaped candies. This was probably often used for chocolates. It is a three-leaved clover. The front has the number 1039 while the back reads "E&Co. N.Y. 1039." There is a hinge on the right side and two tabs for opening the mold on the left. The inside is rather shiny. The back of the mold is completely blank, while the front contains details for the rront of a leaf, such as the veins.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.120)

A metal mold used for making pineapple-shaped candies. This was probably often used for chocolates. Along the top, it has the number 252. There is a tab on either side of the pineapple for opening it. The hinge is on the other side. The inside of the mold is extremely shiny.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.121)

A metal mold used for making heart-shaped candies. This was probably often used for chocolates. There is a lip along the top of the mold, and the right side comes down slightly at the top where it was welded together.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.123.A)

A metal mold used for making egg-shaped candies. This was probably often used for chocolates. This mold has two completely unattached pieces. The outer edge of the mold goes outward.

Mold, Cake (2011.7.124)

This object is a star-shaped cake mold. Made of metal and slightly corroded. The star has six points, and there is a flat hexagon at the bottom of the mold. Above each side of the hexagon, there is a triangle. The points of the hexagon lead to lines that form the points of the star.

Mold, Cake (2011.7.125)

This object is a star-shaped cake mold. Made of metal and slightly corroded. The star has six points, and there is a flat hexagon at the bottom of the mold. Above each side of the hexagon, there is a triangle. The points of the hexagon lead to lines that form the points of the star.

Mold, Cake (2011.7.126)

This object is a star-shaped cake mold. Made of metal and slightly corroded. The star has six points, and there is a flat hexagon at the bottom of the mold. Above each side of the hexagon, there is a triangle. The points of the hexagon lead to lines that form the points of the star.

Plate (2011.7.142)

Oval-shaped, ceramic dish with decorative border along rim with a decorative seal. An "O.P.Co. Syracuse China" stamp on the bottom of the dish. The decorative bordder appears to be in black and looks like connected T's. The seal appears to be an R with a ribbon below it, with the words "Hotel Rome Omaha".

Plate (2011.7.145)

Translucent, green plate. Partitioned into three serving sections. Decorative designs on the bottom of the plate. The designs are raised and show through the plate. Ther is a circle in the middle, with garlands outlining the edge, along with another set along the rim of the plate. The plate is roughly divided in half by one raised partition, and then one half of the plate is divided in half again.

Plate, Serving (2011.7.147)

Translucent, green serving plate with two handles/grips. Decorative designs on the bottom of the plate. There is a circle in the middle, with garlands outlining the edge, along with another set along the rim of the plate. There are two small handles on either side.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.154)

Large, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rabbit carrying a basket on his back. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is standing on its hind legs, with grass below it. The strap of its basket goes around its front legs. The basket appears to be an easter egg in a sack. There are four concave circles on one side and a corresponding four convex circles on the other side.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.155)

Small, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a lamb. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The lamb is standing on the ground with what appears to be a tree stump directly under it. There are five concave circles on one side, which correspond to convex circles on the other side. The lamb has round textured wool.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.156)

Medium sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a witch riding a broom. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The witch is wearing a pointed hat with a moon on it, along with other lines. She has a big nose and chin, as well as long hair. She is wearing a dress. The base of the broom is at the bottom of the mold, along with what looks like fire.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.157)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a running rabbit. The item is comprised of two sides held together by a long clamp running along the mold's top side. The rabbit is running across the ground at the bottom of the mold. There are three concave circles on one side that correspond to convex circles on the other. The inside of the mold is shiny.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.158)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a running rabbit. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is running across the ground at the bottom of the mold. There are three concave circles on one side that correspond to convex circles on the other. The inside of the mold is shiny.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.159)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a running rabbit. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is running across the ground at the bottom of the mold. There are three concave circles on one side that correspond to convex circles on the other. The inside of the mold is shiny.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.160)

Medium, triangular sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rabbit. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The top of the mold is bent around the ears of the rabbit. The rabbit is sitting down on some grass. Detail can be seen in its fur. There are three concave circles on one side of the mold, which correspond to three convex circles on the other side.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.161)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rabbit. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is depicted sitting on the ground. There is some texture in its fur. There are two convex circles on on side that correspond to concave circles on the other side.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.162)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rooster. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. One side is remarkably cleaner on the inside than the other. There are three concave circles on one side, which correspond to three convex circles on the other. There is grass around the feet of the rooster.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.163)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rabbit carrying a basket on his back. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is standing on his hind legs and appears to be walking. He is holding the basket in his front legs, which looks more like a bag with a baby rabbit in the back. There are three concave circles on one side, which are matched by convex circles on the other side. There appear to be numbers on the top of the mold pieces, but they are hard to make out.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.164)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rabbit carrying a basket on his back. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is standing on his hind legs and appears to be walking. He is holding the basket in his front legs, which looks more like a bag with a baby rabbit in the back. There are three concave circles on one side, which are matched by convex circles on the other side. There appear to be numbers on the top of the mold pieces, but they are hard to make out.

Mold, Candy (2011.7.165)

Small sized, candy/chocolate mold in the shape of a rabbit holding or pushing a basket. The item is comprised of two sides with nothing holding them together. The rabbit is sitting on its back legs on the ground at the bottom of the mold, with its front legs propped up on a basket that is resting on the ground.

Advertisement (2011.7.191)

This is an advertisement for the Two-in-One Ice Cream Freezer. The advertisement reads, "Make your own Ice Cream -- Earn the Manufacturer's Profit" printed largely at the top of the ad. Below it, on the left, in slightly smaller text, it reads, "A New Business Opportunity For Progressive Merchants Everywhere" and on the right, "Two-in-Onr Automatic Freezer Advantages." Numbers 1-10 then descend down the right side of the ad, in bold black type, with ten advantages of the freezer listed next to a corresponding number. In the middle of the advertisement there is a color picture of the Two-in-One , with "Two-in-One 5 Gallon Freezer and Horizontal Cabniet" printed underneath. In the bottom left-hand corner, there is a section boxed type for those interested in the freezer to fillout and mail to 6822 West Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, ILL.

Box, Food Storage (2011.7.218)

A small, off-white flat box with yellow and blue accents, with a 1 fluid pint capacity. The top of the box says, "Ice Cream" in blue on a yellow background, right above an illustration of a man in a horsedrawn carraige. The sides of the box have small white illustrations of couples engaged in dancing and dog walking. One side indicates the manufacturer, Chicago Carton Company. It reads "Pint U. S. Standard No. L-2 Chicago Carton Company, Chicago, Illinois, Pat. No. 1992222. Design No. 78 LP. Copyright 1945." Each side flap reads "Parafined Carton, To keep fine flavor and quality."

Box, Candy (2011.7.225)

This is a top of a candy box covering. The cover is blue with grid-like patterning in the background and a decorative, dark blue border made of squares, within other squares. It has "Alex's Sweet Shop" centered, in bold dark blue type, with "Homemade Candies and Delicious Ice Cream" printed slightly smaller in the same color and font below it. Along the bottom, it reads,"Net weight two pounds" in the bottom left corner, "Phone Berwyn 6782" centered along the bottom and "6823 Roosvelt Rd Berwyn, ILL" printed in the bottom right hand corner. The sides of the paper are very frayed and look as though they may have been burned or ripped.

Negative, Film (2011.7.228)

These are the negtives from a photograph of a seven group portrait. The photo strip contains two negatives and is permanently bent at the top. The negatives are contained in a small, white, wax envelope/sheath. The group consists of three children.

Box, Food Storage (2011.7.229.A)

This is a stack of 25 small, half pint cardboard ice cream containers. The fronts and backs of the containers are identical and off-white in color. The background is a blue, grid pattern with a large white triangle in the middle. "Ice Cream" in large blue letters is printed on the triangle, with "one half pint" printed below it. There are three small, decorative stars running along the bottom of the container, on all four sides. The top portion of the container is comprised of four flaps, when folded, seal the container. On one of the flaps is a small triangle with printed information about the container itself printed inside. It states "1/2 Pint liquid Minn. Serial No. 24, Fill to top." There is a woven, string handle attached at two sides.

Box, Food Storage (2011.7.232)

This is an assembled single small, half pint cardboard ice cream container. The front and back of the container are identical and off-white in color. The background is a blue, grid pattern with a large white triangle in the middle. "Ice Cream" in large blue letters is printed on the triangle, with "one half pint" printed below it. There are three small, decorative stars running along the bottom of the container, on all four sides. The front top of the container has an outline of a triangle in blue which reads "1/2 Pint Liquid Minn. Serial No. 24, Fill To Top." The top portion of the container is comprised of four flaps, that when folded, seal the container. On one of the flaps is a small triangle with printed information about the container itself printed inside. There is a woven, string handle attached at two sides, significantly frayed.

Bag, Pastry (2011.7.233)

This is a medium sized pastry bag. Is is "V" shaped with a metal grommet in the top left and openings at both ends. The bag is an off-white canvas cloth material.There is a seam along the side with the metal circle in it, as well as seams at the top and bottom.

Bag, Pastry (2011.7.234)

This is a folded pastry bag in its original wax paper packaging. The packaging is a brownish-yellow wax paper, significantly ripped in many places. The label on the packaging has the brand, "Ateco," printed in the top left corner of the label. On the right it says, "Double Seamed" with "Pastry Bag, size 18" printed in the center label, and "with rustproof eyelets" printed below it. The pastry bag itself is 18 inches long by 12 inches wide. On the bottom of the label is small text and information about obtaining this pastry bag from Ateco. It reads "Double seaming makes them better than ordinary bags. Ask your supply house for genuine Ateco Pastry Bags."

Bag, Pastry (2011.7.235)

This is a folded pastry bag in its original wax paper packaging. The packaging is a brownish-yellow wax paper, significantly ripped in many places. The label on the packaging has the brand, "Ateco," printed in the top left corner of the label. On the right it says, "Double Seamed" with "Pastry Bag, size 18" printed in the center label, and "with rustproof eyelets" printed below it. The pastry bag itself is 18 inches long by 12 inches wide. On the bottom of the label is small text and information about obtaining this pastry bag from Ateco. It reads "Double seaming makes them better than ordinary bags. Ask your supply house for genuine Ateco Pastry Bags."

Piece, Display (2011.7.236)

This is a 3D display piece of a boy riding in a horse drawn cart. The boy appears to be young and is wearing a green hat and yellow shirt. The cart is on two large wheels drawn by a large, running horse. There are flaps in the middle of the cart that can be folded down to hold it in a 3D position. On the back of the cart, in very small print, is printed "Game Makers. Inc. NY, USA."

Piece, Display (2011.7.237)

This is a 3D display piece of an elderly riding in a mule drawn cart. The man is wearing a yellow hat, white collared shirt with overalls and appears to be holding a large pink object. The cart is drawn by a running mule and is on one large red wheel, with one wheel missing. The mule has ared harness. There are two flaps on the inside that fold down to hold the cart in place. On the back of the cart is printed, in very small print, "Game Makers. Inc. NY, USA."

Box, Candy (2011.7.55)

A large, red candy box covered in a slanted line-patterened paper. The box is for Christmas candies as it says "Season's Greetings" and has an image of a mistletoe-adorned candle. The candle is blue with a flame burning on it. It is in a golden candleholder. There are white flowers and mistletoe around it. The bottom of the box is white.

Box, Candy (2011.7.60)

A small, Easter-themed candy box. The exterior is pink and covered in a pattern of rabbits and Easter eggs. The eggs are usually purple, pink, yellow, or green, and feature a variety of the designs. The rabbits are depicted painting eggs, dancing, reading, and sitting, as well as a variety of other activities. There are a few ducks and some chicks hatching from eggs. The bottom of the box is white.

Box, Candy (2011.7.61)

A small, Easter-themed candy box. The exterior is purple and covered in a pattern of playing rabbits and chicks. The chicks are located around hatched eggs. The buddies are doing a variety of things, such as tumbling, holding carrots, or holding easter baskets. They are usually located on patches of green. The bottom of the box is white.

Dish, Dessert (2011.7.88)

A plain, clear glass ice cream dish. Presumably used for banana split sundaes, this item has some markings and curvature in the glass. There are lines along the base, which flare out on the outside of the glass and come to a point near the top.

Bowl (2011.7.94)

A plain, clear glass bowl. The bowl's sides are polygonal with vertical and horizontal striations and the bottom has striations originating in the center and working outwards towards the edges. The tops of thes side designs are rounded.

Cup, Coffee (2011.7.96)

A small, white coffee cup with a blue band at the rim. Additionally, there is a small image of a ship anchor on the side opposite of the handle. The anchor has a rope around it. The bottom of the cup says "103". There is also a streak of blue going down the small handle.

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