Nightcap
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 7 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 19 cm )
Description:
White cotton fitted nightcap with rows of shirring around the head; trimmed with two cotton and needlepoint lace ruffles around the edges; ties at chin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
Z.1095.6
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 x 26 1/2 in. ( 99.1 x 67.3 cm )
Description:
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace, a cream silk ribbon is strung through and ties in the back; square yoke of banded needlepoint lace in the center of the front of the bodice with two cotton ruffles trimmed with needlepoint lace on either side; long sleeves with gathered and ruffled cuffs trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waistline gathered below the yoke; extremely long skirt with bands of tucks, needlepoint lace and cotton at the base; hem trimmed with scalloped needlepoint lace; three mother-of-pearl buttons at the back below the neckline.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Hayward F. Manice
Object Number:
1978.65.9
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32146
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/2 x 31 in. ( 95.2 x 78.7 cm )
Description:
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace; triangular yoke of vertical tucks in the center of the bodice trimmed with needlepoint lace and cotton ruffles; long sleeves with whitework embroidery and two rows of tucks on the cuffs, trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waistline with gathered pleats below the yoke; two wide ties trimmed with lace and whitework embroidery attach at the sides; extremely long skirt with a wide hem and six horizontal tucks divided by a whitework vine design around the base; three mother-of-pearl buttons below the neckline in the back.
Object Number:
Z.1254
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32145
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 32 in. ( 88.9 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace; yoke of vertical tucks and whitework vines in the center of the bodice; long sleeves with folded cuffs with three rows of tucks trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waistline; extremely long skirt with a wide undecorated hem; three needlepoint lace covered buttons below the neckline in the back.
Object Number:
Z.1256
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 32 in. ( 91.4 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace; yoke of vertical tucks and white work vines in the center of the bodice; long sleeves with folded cuffs with three rows of tucks and a band of whitework vines trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waistline; extremely long skirt with a wide undecorated hem; three needlepoint lace covered buttons below the neckline in the back.
Object Number:
Z.1255
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 32 in. ( 91.4 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace; yoke of vertical tucks and whitework vines in the center of the bodice; long sleeves with folded cuffs with three rows of tucks trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waistline; extremely long skirt with a wide undecorated hem; three needlepoint lace covered buttons below the neckline in the back.
Object Number:
Z.1253
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wreath (costume)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cotton, wire
Dimensions:
Part (a): 16 × 4 in. (40.6 × 10.2 cm)
Part (b): 5 × 4 1/2 in. (12.7 × 11.4 cm)
Description:
Two pieces of a costume wreath made of cotton and wire leaves twisted together.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Object Number:
1956.170.15ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
This wreath belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 50 in. ( 61 x 127 cm )
Description:
Triangular cotton printed shawl with a red, pink, yellow, orange, green and black circle and "fish scale" pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Object Number:
1956.170.13d[dup]
Gallery Label:
This shawl was used by Ruth Draper. She wore itwhile playing Mrs. Grimmer in the monologue, "Doctors and Diets."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Boy's breeches
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Cotton brocade
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. ( 39.4 x 39.4 cm )
Description:
White cotton brocade boy's breeches with a V-shaped waistline; pleated at waist for fullness in the seat; two button holes at each side of the waist.
Object Number:
Z.1168
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gloves (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
each overall: 13 x 5 1/2 in. ( 33 x 14 cm )
Description:
Green cotton knit elbow length gloves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Object Number:
1956.170.13ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
These gloveswere used by to Ruth Draper. She wore themwlie playing Mrs. Grimmerin the monologue, "Doctors and Diets."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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