Child's dresscoat: irridescent brown/blue w/blue lining
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1770
Medium:
China silk, silk brocade
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 1/2 x 17 in. ( 57.2 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Brown silk stripe brocade child's dressing gown or "banyan" al a` anglaise; full-length with a jewel neckline; center front opening with no closure; al a` anglaise fitted through bodice and gradually flaring from waist to hem; close-fitting set-in sleeves with turn back cuffs; silk possibly of Lyons, France origin of a blue and cream foliate stripe pattern on a brown ground and lined with blue china silk; pleats at center, left and right back seams at waist creating fullness and slight train.
Object Number:
INV.12011
Gallery Label:
Children's clothes in the 18th Century were typically made to mirror adult costume from the same period.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
31712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gloves (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Synthetic textile
Dimensions:
each overall: 9 x 4 in. ( 22.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Short brown synthetic textile gloves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.16ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
These gloves belonged to Ruth Draper. They were worn in the monologue "The Art Exhibition."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31703
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1922
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 60 x 78 in. ( 152.4 x 198.1 cm )
Description:
Brown rectangular wool shawl with a fringed edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.17[dup]
Gallery Label:
This shawl was worn by Ruth Draper in the monologue "Three Generations in a Court of Domestic Relations."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1922
eMuseum Object ID:
31702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 44 x 40 in. ( 111.8 x 101.6 cm )
Description:
Square, black knit wool shawl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.21[dup]
Gallery Label:
This shawl belonged to Ruth Draper. The donor was her sister. It was possibly used in "On a Porch in a Maine Coast Village," or "In County Kerry."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31701
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cloak
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Synthetic textile, satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 54 x 20 in. ( 137.2 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Cloak made of brown synthetic textile with gold metallic thread woven through; floor length cloak has a single button at neck, no arm holes and wide collar with long hanging lapels backed with brown satin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.18[dup]
Gallery Label:
This cloak belonged was worn by Ruth Draper in the monologue "Three Women and Mr. Clifford, " by Mrs. Clifford.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31699
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1929
Medium:
Chiffon
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/2 x 51 1/2 in. ( 49.5 x 130.8 cm )
Description:
Burgandy chiffon rectangular scarf with embroidery around the edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.19[dup]
Gallery Label:
This scarf belonged to Ruth Draper. It was worn in the monologue "Three Women and Mr. Clifford," written and preformed in 1929. Ruth played Mrs. Clifford.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1929
eMuseum Object ID:
31698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 53 x 37 in. ( 134.6 x 94 cm )
Description:
Light blue rectangular rayon shawl with a slit cut up the middle to form a hole for the neck and to cover the arms; openwork shoulder seams; embroidered around the edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.20[dup]
Gallery Label:
This shawl was worn by Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31695
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cardigan sweater
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1929
Medium:
Cotton knit
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/2 x 16 in. ( 62.2 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Brown, orange and beige cotton knit cardigan sweater in a geometric pattern; brown collar and lappels with three brown buttons at the bottom; long sleeves with brown fitted cuffs; two straight pockets over the hips; cuffs and pockets have orange and beige stripes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.22[dup]
Gallery Label:
This cardigan sweater was worn by Ruth Draper in the monologue "Three Women Mr. Clifford, " by Miss Nichols. The monologue was composed in 1929.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1929
eMuseum Object ID:
31692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1868-1869
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 35 1/2 in. ( 101.6 x 90.2 cm )
Description:
White cotton and white eyelet trimmed christening gown; square neckline, gathering from CB to shoulders; triangular yoke across CF neckline; vertical shirring from yoke to empire waistline designated by attached placket with whitework embroidery in "trailing grape leaf" design at CF; attached to placket are two self-fabric ties tying at CB; short raglan sleeves; extremely long skirt; hem trimmed with scalloped whitework embroidery of "grape" design; whitework eyelet embroidered trim at neckline, yoke, sleeves, attached placket at CF waist and tie ends; pin-tucking at yoke, sleeves, tie ends and across hem; single mother-of-pearl button closure at CB neckline.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary Hallock Crocher
Object Number:
1953.337b
Gallery Label:
This christening gown was made by the donor's aunt for an expected child. The baby, however, was stillborn, and the mother died in childbirth.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1869
eMuseum Object ID:
31681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1868-1869
Medium:
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 32 1/4 x 34 in. ( 81.9 x 86.4 cm )
Description:
White striped cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with hand-made cotton needlepoint lace; long sleeves with a folded back cuff trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waist defined by two ties trimmed with needlepoint lace that attach to the front of the dress with a geometric white work band; extremely long skirt with an undecorated hem; two mother-of-pearl buttons on the back below the neckline.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary Hallock Crocher
Object Number:
1953.337a
Gallery Label:
This christening gown was made by the donor's aunt for an expected child. The baby, however, was stillborn, and the mother died in childbirth.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1869
eMuseum Object ID:
31680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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