Garter
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 8 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 21.9 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Seafoam green silk ribbon garter with double bow and tassels.
Object Number:
INV.2926
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
37966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Breeches
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Leather, bone, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions:
Overall (folded): 1 x 12 1/2 x 37 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 31.8 x 95.9 cm )
Place Made:
France
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.522
Gallery Label:
Robert R. Livingston may have worn these white breeches with the tailcoat (1951.519) and waistcoat (1951.520) during his political career. Elegant accents like bone and mother-of-pearl buttons reflected Livingston's taste and status as he transitioned from his title as Chancellor of New York to the United States minister to France.
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37271
Sort order:
5
Exclude from TMS update:
Exclude from TMS update
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tailcoat
Classification:
Date:
1830-1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 20 1/2 x 40 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 52.1 x 102.9 cm )
Description:
Black wool formal double-breasted tailcoat, with double collar and lapels, open cuffs, with 2 buttons at each wrist, 2 buttons on each side at the stomach; 4 panels at the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline; lined with black silk, lightly padded and quilted near the armholes, horizontal slit pockets at both breasts, sleeves lined with white and blue pinstriped silk.
Object Number:
INV.305a
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "W. WALLIS / EXTRA RICH"
Gallery Label:
According to a note found with this tailcoat, it may have been worn by Eleazar Lord (17788-1871) in his wedding ceremony on December 31, 1835. Lord was a businessman and author of books on currency, banking and religion, as well as president of the Erie Railroad, intermitently between 1833-1845. The cut of this coat, however, seems to be from a later date.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1908
Medium:
Wool, silk, cotton, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 15 1/2 x 46 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 39.4 x 118.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of black wool trousers (part of Coaching Club uniform); button fly with hidden buttons, black silk ribbon down the side of each leg, suspender buttons around the waistband; 2 straps at the back which buckle at the center beneath the waistband, with rectangular metal buckle with vertical chape and 2 tongues; waistband lined with white satin, seat and pockets lined with white twill weave cotton fabric.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris Fahnestock
Object Number:
1943.352c
Gallery Label:
These trousers are part of a formal uniform worn by Harris Fahnestock to Coaching Club dinners. The Society also owns the other pieces to the uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
36787
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stole
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 30 x 70 in. ( 2.5 x 76.2 x 177.8 cm )
Description:
Handmade black silk stole, in horseshoe shape with triangular double collar on the back; front lapets have long, rounded ends, with 3 rows of ruffles around outer edges.
Object Number:
Z.1116
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
36773
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fichu
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 81 x 19 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 205.7 x 49.5 cm )
Description:
Black machine made silk Spanish lace triangular fichu, with floral, leaf and scroll design throughout against bobbin-style tulle ground.
Object Number:
Z.1117
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
36772
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tailcoat
Classification:
Date:
1909
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall (approx.): 3 × 26 × 46 in. (7.6 × 66 × 116.8 cm)
Description:
Black silk dress tailcoat (coat to Coaching Club uniform); coat has velvet double collar and black silk lapels with a buttonhole at each side at the tips; short jacket with a vertical row of yellow metal buttons on each side at the stomach, buttons incised with "C C" and showing the image of men in top hats in a coach, same buttons at the cuffs (3) and 2 near the center at the waistline on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris Fahnestock
Object Number:
1943.352a
Marks:
incised: each button: "C C"
Gallery Label:
This dress tailcoat was worn by Harris Fahnestock at Coaching Club dinners. The Society also owns the waistcoat and trousers to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
36759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Blouse
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Linen, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 27 x 39 in. ( 6.4 x 68.6 x 99.1 cm )
Description:
White linen men's blouse with mother of pearl buttons; 1 1/8" stand-up colar which buttons at the back, 9 - 1" wide pleats acros the breast with 3 buttons down the center pleat, with a ruffle along each side; 2 buttons at the center of the yoke on reverse, no other means of closure; open cuffs button where they meet the sleeve; sides of blouse are slit at the bottom at each side, having rounded corners.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. B. Langdon Tyler
Object Number:
1959.66c
Gallery Label:
This blouse is a reproduction of a blouse worn by Albert Gallatin (1761-1849), stateman and once acting president of the New-York Historical Society. It was worn by his descendent, Albert E. Gallatin in the re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, in which the elder Gallatin particpated.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36757
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, linen, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 49 in. ( 8.3 x 41.3 x 124.5 cm )
Description:
Camel-coloered wool trousers with vertical fly covered with horizonally oriented flap, one pocket at the front at each side of the hip, pockets button closed; 2 straps at the back which buckle at the center beneath the waistband; buckled stirrups at the ankles; waistband lined with white satin and dark brown linen, pockets lined with white linen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. B. Langdon Tyler
Object Number:
1959.66d
Marks:
stamped: left side of label inside neck: "B.J. SIMMONS & Co. / THEATRICAL / AND / COURT / COSTUMERS / 7 & 8 KING STREET / COVENT GARDEN / W. C."
handwritten: right side of label inside neck: "A. E. Gallatin / G M / 35.29"
Gallery Label:
These trousers are a reproduction of those worn by Albert Gallatin (1761-1849), stateman and once acting president of the New-York Historical Society. It was worn by his descendent, Albert E. Gallatin in the re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, in which the elder Gallatin particpated.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36755
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tailcoat
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, linen, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 44 in. ( 8.9 x 47.6 x 111.8 cm )
Description:
Royal blue wool tailcoat (reproduction) with short waist, having a vertical row of 3 flat metal buttons along each breast, at each cuff and one at the bottom hem of each tail; collar and cuffs of dark blue silk velvet; lined with purple sating with white linen between outer shell and lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. B. Langdon Tyler
Object Number:
1959.66a
Marks:
Gallatin, Albert E.: worn by
Gallery Label:
This tailcoat is a reproduction of a coat worn by Albert Gallatin (1761-1849), stateman and once acting president of the New-York Historical Society. It was worn by his descendent, Albert E. Gallatin in the re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, in which the elder Gallatin particpated.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








