Childs lace cap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1817
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 6 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 17.1 x 18.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Close-fitting muslin baby bonnet with overall detail of hand-embroidered whitework of padded satin-stitch and and eyelet-stitch in floral and vine motifs; constructed in two pieces, the horseshoe shaped back panel attached and gathered to body; encased drawstring around face cinching and tying at center front crown and at neck and at center back.
Object Number:
INV.11844
Gallery Label:
This cap was worn by Martha Husbands of Hartwick, New York, in 1817. She was the mother of Elizabeth Smith Deavenport of Rochester, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1817
eMuseum Object ID:
30480
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby bonnet, possibly bonnet cover
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 8 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 16.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pink silk hand stitched and quilted baby bonnet with pink glazed cotton lining; the body of the bonnet quilted in a diamond pattern and the horseshoe shaped inset panel at the center back quilted with cross-over loop design surrounding a star motif; the brim is cord-quilted and attached by running stitches to a cream silk brocade ribbon turned-back displaying a meandering ivy design; the hem of the body of the bonnet is finished in a brown tape applied by running stitches; a self-fabric shirred collar is attached to the outside of bonnet along tape around the neck edge and is quilted in a cross-over loop design; the collar is trimmed and lined with the brocade ribbon as is also used in the brim.
Object Number:
Z.1204
Gallery Label:
Handmade bonnet covers were often used by women and children in the 19th century over their best bonnets to provide a fashionable protection against wind, snow or rain.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
30478
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fedora
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1952
Medium:
Straw, silk crepe, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 11 3/4 x 13 in. ( 10.2 x 29.8 x 33 cm )
Description:
Man's Fedora-style straw with violet silk crepe band with printed pattern; depression in top of crown and on either forward side, creating a "point" in front; inner band made of leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Object Number:
1952.337
Gallery Label:
This straw fedora was worn by Dwight D. Eisenhower during his campaign for the presidency in 1952.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
30476
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1790-1795
Medium:
Satin, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. ( 64.8 x 49.5 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with cream satin front panels; pointed collar dropped into pointed lapels; two straight rectangular pockets at waistline; white linen lining and back panel; black and cream crewelwork border around collar, lapels, tops of pockets, garment opening and base; embroidered floral garland border inside of the crewlwork along collar, lapels, garment opening and base in ochre, green, teal, pink and white; four vertical drawnwork stripes down the front with cream crewelwork borders and leaves; atop the stripes are green and black embroidered diamonds with embroidered flowers in each; oxidized sequins all over.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Norreys Jephson O' Conor
Object Number:
1948.177
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
30475
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Antimacassar or handkerchief w/lace trim
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen, cotton, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 24 1/4 in. ( 61 x 61.6 cm )
Description:
Square cambric scarf with two rows of drawnwork around the border with a row of hand embroidered floral whitework between, the edge is trimmed with handmade silk bobbin lace with cordonnet floral design, the outer edge is scalloped and beaded.
Object Number:
INV.11849
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's lace cap
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 6 1/4 x 7 x 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 17.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
White cambric close-fitting baby bonnet with hand embroidered floral whitework lace, the outer edges are hemmed, a drawstring runs through the outer edge or the brim and the ties meet at the center at the top.
Object Number:
INV.11838
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby cap: embroidered
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1759
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 6 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 14.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Ecru linen close-fitting lace baby bonnet, overall hand embroidered whitework in shell and laurel leaf motif design centering from crown on drawnwork and bobbin lace net ground; a row of gadrooned oval pattern borders hemmed edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Mason Brown
Object Number:
1972.6
Gallery Label:
This was the baby bonnet of John Pintard (1759-1844), the founder of the New-York Historical Society in 1804. His deep interest in history made him a moving force in the establishment of other cultural institutions, including the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1759
eMuseum Object ID:
30445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby bonnet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 5 x 17 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 43.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Ecru baby bonnet made of handmade linen bobbin lace with cordonnet floral pattern throughout, there are tulle ties on either side at the front which have four rows of tucks at the ends.
Object Number:
Z.1462
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
30444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stockings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
each overall: 24 1/2 x 9 in. ( 62.2 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Cream cotton knit stockings.
Object Number:
Z.1290.1ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby bonnet
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 8 3/8 x 7 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 21.3 x 19.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru handmade linen bobbin lace baby bonnet, rows of condonnet and embroidered floral designs separated by rows of open dots, the outer edges are trimmed with plain edge tulle.
Object Number:
Z.1205
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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