28 12 359 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/a314733f6e4118888be489e9547a6034.JPG 45bc3e016f44daa8cf476b651e4b1c3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource glasses from Dr. James Kelso Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New Boston, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Subject The topic of the resource Antique eyeglasses Description An account of the resource Glasses with round lens set in gold wire frames from Dr. James Kelso. Dr. Kelso was born in 1886 and died in 1979 at the age of 93. In 1922 he began practice as a chiropractor and optometrist at 4002 Gallia Street in New Boston. He retired in May of 1978. (from his obituary August 20, 1979 in the Portsmouth Times). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. James Kelso Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Skelton Donation, 2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 12 cm x 11 cm glasses with round lens and gold wire rims. The case measures 13cm x 5cm x 1.5 cm. glasses James Kelso https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/6b7431779b22a43d728d59f25eb185d6.JPG 9aa64883ceba3e206972dad2683e0e99 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portsmouth Sesquicentennial Belle button 1965 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth Sesquicentennial Description An account of the resource Metal button with hanging small gold colored metal bell, commemorating the Portsmouth Sesquicentennial celebration June 5 - 12, 1965. On December 29, 1814 the Ohio legislature passed an act to incorporate the town of Portsmouth in Scioto County. This act took effect March 1, 1815. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 4.5 cm diameter painted metal button with 1.5 cm gold metal bell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown button Portsmouth Sesquicentennial https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/a3588c26245b09b464fa1afe322ef475.JPG a580f18cc0967baa847909efc210ba49 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/e133a46b847592a7b21bfefbbaa0d4e0.JPG d42a18f5116de49c3f963c19b5ced560 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ambassador brand lady's shoe heel Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Description An account of the resource Pair of lady's wooden shoe heels covered with black celluloid in manufacturer's box. The box top information: style: 568, size: 6, height: 15, type: cube, cover: dull celluloid, top: leather. A guarantee is on the side of the box: "The Ambassador Wood Heels contained in this carton are guaranteed to be free from all defects in material and workmanship. Each pair is carefully inspected to insure our highest standard of quality." The 1921 Sanborn Fire Map of Portsmouth shows at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Fourth (4th) Streets: "Vulcan Last Co., Wood Heel Plant" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portsmouth Wood Heel Company, Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.A. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 cm at highest, 4.5 cm at widest, heels are shaped wood covered with black celluloid material and a thin leather sole. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early 1900's Ambassador Portsmouth Wood Heel Company https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/ba7df53bcc2c8477d70b2dd2a3f1a1b9.jpg f0db8866ca7022491928b2379ea074d9 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/464bd49b82a791d57fe1b97bb7e60507.jpg 5ca9e9e251637010ec5366b1b50f4b22 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First National Bank of Portsmouth, Five Dollar Currency Description An account of the resource Original currency of the First National Bank of Portsmouth; national currency; five dollar denomination; slight wear and fading; beige in color, dated February 5, 1903. The 1904 Portsmouth City Directory lists The First National Bank at 127 Market Street, officers: J.W. Bannon, Pres., A.M. Damarin, Vice-Pres., and Simon Labold, Cashier. The bank was organized in 1863, serial charter number 68. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource National Currency Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8 cm x 19 cm paper Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County. Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library currency First National Bank https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/425f48aacfa77a96b20e283f4f7e607a.JPG 15e3c41b51f34ecd07f8d5691d832dc1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bihl Brothers Shoe Button Hook Description An account of the resource Metal shoe button hook engraved, "Bihl Brothers, Phone Sciotoville 993, Wheelersburg, Ohio." "Central Shoes" on reverse side. In 1930, Bihl Bros. placed small ads for candy, meats, poultry, etc. in the Portsmouth Times. The 1930 census lists truck farmers named Bihl residing in Porter Township. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 9.5 long, 2.25 cm at widest Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill Subject The topic of the resource button hook Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1897-1914 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Bihl Brothers shoe button hook https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/732776162ffc0ff599c62aa7011be5ac.JPG b7451573c9a192ac06d4d50fae40cab3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pick Opener for Milk Bottle Cap Description An account of the resource Metal pick type opener for pressed cardboard milk bottle caps, both sides advertise "The American Steam Laundry, Phone 176." The 1928 Portsmouth City Directory lists the American Steam Laundry Co. at 10 Glover Street, President Perley Ives. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 16 cm long, 3.5 cm at widest Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill Subject The topic of the resource Dairy Milk bottle cap pick/opener Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa. 1900-1930 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown American Steam Laundry Company pick opener https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/fabb38a7e03c6a4014b8062d47503a9d.JPG 0e50e3763273091b51158ed239a74af9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anderson Brothers Shoe Button Hook Description An account of the resource Metal shoe button hook engraved "Anderson Bros. Portsmouth, Ohio" with no engraving on reverse side. George W. Anderson operated several shoe, clothing, and dry goods businesses from 1874 until his death in 1895. His son, William, established the Anderson Department Store at the corner of Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets from approximately 1900 - 1932. Sears Roebuck Department Store was later located at the site. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13 cm long, 2.5 cm at widest Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill Subject The topic of the resource shoe button hook Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1897-1914 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Anderson Brother's shoe button hook https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/eb80043997e14aa3671937571dce4bc3.JPG f836d5080988228a5b7a8fd11048bfb2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hall Brothers Shoe Button Hook Description An account of the resource Metal shoe button hook engraved "Hall Bros. Portsmouth, Ohio." "Made in U.S.A., pat. apd. for" on reverse. In the 1914 Portsmouth City Directory, Charles S and Rigdon Hall were "outfitters to men and boys" located in the Masonic Temple Building at the corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 9.5 cm long, 1.5 cm at widest Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill Subject The topic of the resource shoe button hook Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1899-1914 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Hall Brothers shoe button hook https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/fc7750702db8dd2b63de0601d159495a.JPG 2ad6cf26e9bbc4364e94f17a5c8dfebc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pure Milk Pick Opener for Milk Bottle Cap Description An account of the resource Metal pick type opener for pressed cardboard lids on milk bottles, engraved "Pure Milk Co. Portsmouth, Ohio." "Pasteurized Milk, Cream & Skimmed Milk" on reverse. The 1920 Portsmouth City Directory lists Pure Milk Co. at the northeast corner Clay and Gallia Streets, Louis P Cranston, Manager. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 15.5 cm long, 4 cm at widest Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill Subject The topic of the resource Dairy milk bottle pick/opener Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa. 1900-1920 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Pure Milk Company https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/1e493c1a2db67cb4cacbd6539fca0b4c.JPG cdfb1da4e3b22f1c59d1873c6075f99f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cigar Box Opener with Bottle Lid Opener Description An account of the resource Steel cigar box opener and bottle lid opener stamped "Ohio Valley Wholesale Co." on one side. The hatchet end was used to slit label and tax stamp, pry the nail out of a cigar box lid, then pound the lid shut. The 1922 Portsmouth City Directory lists The Ohio Valley Wholesale Co., G L McMahon, Pres., T F Stanton, Sec., I E McMahon, Treas., at 737-739 Fifth (5th) Street. Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobaccos, Smokers' Articles and Sundries. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 12 cm long, 4.5 cm at widest Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa. 1920s Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Subject The topic of the resource Cigar Box Opener cigar box Ohio Valley Wholesale https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/907f124245c91ac894b02bb691813c40.JPG 798324595f4d715a6ed73b0a03bb14c4 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/84ac2da0fa43b8a11dd34aa763ea35ea.JPG 41c8e11b3bb912fa616a639235aab612 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Vetter, Tailor Brush Subject The topic of the resource Tailor's brush from John Vetter, tailor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Description An account of the resource Wooden tailor brush advertising John Vetter, 1868 - 1945, a tailor in Portsmouth. He took over his father's business in 1901 and retired in 1941. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource made in Germany Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 - 1941 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 20 cm long, 5.5 cm wide, 4 cm high John Vetter tailor brush https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/c8c44fc073f88fc0a93a4341e0ce2928.JPG 9a7cf2708cde435a7c34392b81cd80d7 https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/4522c20342ab37eb0a55ba7c18bf8e52.JPG 737c6668fae2c79345c6adeb1e24650b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vulcan Shoe Last Subject The topic of the resource shoe last Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library Description An account of the resource Size 6B wood with metal plates on bottom, "Vulcan Nov 1965" stamped on the side. The 1965 Portsmouth City Directory lists Vulcan Corp., J B Reynolds, Chairman of Board, L B Austing, Pres., L G Budke, Vice-Pres.-Treas.. Shoe Last Manufacturers, 301 Jefferson Street Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Nov 1965 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 25.5 cm long, 7 cm wide, 7.5 cm high Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Vulcan Company Vulcan Shoe Last