Cloak pins (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of brass mirror knobs with circular faces; each with stamped image of bust of George Washington, with "GENERAL WASHINGTON" above; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.932a
Marks:
stamped: on face of knobs: "GENERAL WASHINGTON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
32406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mirror knobs (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1791-1800
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with circular faces; each with polychrome painted enamel center with American eagle in front of rising sun with Latin inscription "SUBLIMI VIRTICE SIDERA FERIAM" beneath; enamels set into stamped metal face with plain canted edges; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.931a
Marks:
painted: below eagle: "SUBLIMI VIRTICE SIDERAFERIAM"
Gallery Label:
These "Battersea" enamel knobs were made to commemorate the entry of Vermont, the 14th state, into the Union in 1791.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32405
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mirror knobs (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with oval faces; each with monochrome painted enamel center, (a) has portrait of Gouverneur Morris with his name above, (b) has portrait of George Washington with his name above; enamels set into stamped metal face wtih beaded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.933ab
Marks:
painted: on (a): "Governeer (sic) Morris Esqr."
painted: on (b): "G. Washington"
Gallery Label:
These "Battersea" enamel knobs feature portraits of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) and George Washington (1732-1799).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32402
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mirror knobs (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1798-1800
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with circular faces; each with painted enamel center decorated with British ship and lettering: "ADMIRAL NELSON/VANGUARD/74 GUNS/Augst. 1 1798"; enamel set into circular stamped brass face with beaded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.934a
Marks:
painted: on both knobs: "ADMIRAL NELSON/VANGUARD/74 GUNS/Augst. 1 1798"
Gallery Label:
The "Vanguard" was Admiral Horatio Nelson's (1758-1805) flagship in the Battle of the Hill, August 1st, 1798.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32400
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea urn
Classification:
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Copper, brass, silver plate, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 13 x 11 in. ( 58.4 x 33 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Copper urn-shaped tea urn with silver-plated urn finial, large strap handles silver-plated spigot with ivory handle, raised on square pedestal with four bun feet. Interior has cylindrical tube at center to house heating device.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1956.199ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
32349
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoons (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of cast brass spoons with ovoid bowls; remainder of stamped "hall marks" on the reverse of the handle.
Object Number:
Z.1811ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hot plate
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, plastic, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 1/4 in. × 5 3/4 in. (8.3 × 14.6 cm)
Overall (b): 71 in. × 1 1/2 in. × 3/4 in. (180.3 × 3.8 × 1.9 c
Description:
Round metal (chrome) hot plate on a metal pedestal with five semi-circular black metal feet; set inside is a ceramic cook top with metal coils running through; on one side of the pedestal are two metal prongs which insert into the cord; brown plastic jacket with a black on/off switch on the side and a brown plastic and metal knob for tightening; green and white cotton wrap around the interior wires; black plug with two metal prongs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.171.18ab[dup]
Marks:
stamped: on base: "ELECTRIC*SILEX/ THE SILEX CO/ MALDEN, MASS/ VOLTS 110-WATTS 440/440"
molded: on cord: "M/ 10A 125V 5A 250V "
Gallery Label:
This hot plate belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32174
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case and meta-fuel rocks
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Rayon, metal, meta-fuel
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 3/4 × 6 3/4 × 1/4 in. (9.5 × 17.1 × 0.6 cm)
Description:
Purple, pink and green plaid rayon case with a metal zipper across the top; contains sixteen pieces of white rock-like meta-fuel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.171.3a-q[dup]
Gallery Label:
This case and contents belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea ball
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1 7/8 in. × 2 in. (4.8 × 5.1 cm)
Overall (b): 3/4 in. × 2 in. (1.9 × 5.1 cm)
Description:
Metal acorn shaped tea ball; top and base threaded to screw together; round perforated top and base; chain with a hook attached to top for hanging in a tea pot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.171.14ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
This tea ball belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32058
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea ball
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1 in. × 1 1/4 in. (2.5 × 3.2 cm)
Overall (b): 5/8 in. × 1 1/4 in. (1.6 × 3.2 cm)
Description:
Metal tea ball with a ten sided perforated cylindical base; top and base threaded to screw together; round perforated and fluted top; chain with a hook attached to top for hanging in a tea pot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.171.13ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
This tea ball belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32057
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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