Headscarf
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 11 x 1/2 in. ( 21.3 x 27.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru triangular headscarf of machine made bobbin-style lace, the central triangular area is made of ecru tulle with floral design lined with black tulle, this is trimmed with coral grosgrain ribbon with dark pink and black stripes, the outer edge is trimmed with ecru lace with cordonnet floral design and sawtooth plain edges.
Object Number:
INV.11465.1
Gallery Label:
This headscarf belonged to Betsy Ann Barker Miller (born ca. 1830), of Branford, Connecticut.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
30268
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of children's shoes
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1901
Medium:
Cotton, rubber, metal
Dimensions:
overall a: 3 3/8 x 6 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 16.2 x 6.4 cm )
overall b: 3 1/8 x 6 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.9 x 16.2 x 6
Description:
Black ankle-length cotton child's shoes with rubber soles, the tongues are covered with fabric which wraps around the ankle and meets near the center front, and the two sides are attached with a black metal buckle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Morris W. Abbott
Object Number:
1959.76ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
30253
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Headscarf
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 9 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 19 x 24.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru triangular headscarf of machine made bobbin-style lace, the central triangular area is made of ecru tulle studded with dots lined with black tulle, this is trimmed with purple satin ribbon bows and flowers, the outer edge is trimmed with ecru lace with floral design and scalloped beaded edges.
Object Number:
INV.11465.3
Gallery Label:
This headscarf belonged to Betsy Ann Barker Miller (born ca. 1830), of Branford, Connecticut.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
30234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Headscarf
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 10 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Ecru machine made linen lace (bobbin-style) triangular headscarf, overall floral design, trimmed around all three sides with violet satin ribbon with black and white pin stripes, a silk pansey bouquet adorns the front corner.
Object Number:
INV.11465.2
Gallery Label:
This headscarf belonged to Betsy Ann Barker Miller (born ca. 1830), of Branford, Connecticut.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
30233
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calash
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Silk, other textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 11 1/2 x 19 in. ( 12.7 x 29.2 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Green silk calash with ruffled trim with unfinished edges and wide green ribbon ties (one now missing); lined with ivory silk and beige coarse net fabric.
Credit Line:
Gift of George Wolcott Hubbell
Object Number:
1925.98
Gallery Label:
A handwritten note that accompanies this object indicates that it was owned by Mrs. Hester Van De Linde Brinkerhoff Jackson (1782-1884), grandmother of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woman's cap: light green
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 18.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Green satin boudoir cap with alternating bands of satin and machine made bobbin-style linen lace around the front half of the crown, there is shirred machine made linen tulle around the back half of the crown.
Object Number:
INV.11460
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calash
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall (collapsed): 2 x 14 x 18 in. (5.1 x 35.6 x 45.7 cm)
Description:
Purple silk calash with ruffled trim and black and white silk ties.
Object Number:
Z.1041
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag: "COX"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby boots
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Leather, metal, paper, paint
Dimensions:
overall a: 2 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.4 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm )
overall b: 2 x 4 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 11.1 x 4.1 cm
Description:
Machine-made brown leather ankle-length, slipper-style baby boots; two straps go around the ankles and meet at the front center, where they connect by a loop which fits around metal beads at the ends of the straps; there are bow-shaped pieces of leather with sawtooth edges at the toes, with a metal "buckle" at the center; the soles are made of heavy cardboard, painted buff colored on the outside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M. H. Morse, Jr., 1995
Object Number:
Z.1478ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
30208
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lace Dickey
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Linen, silk, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 12 x 19 in. ( 30.5 x 48.3 cm )
overall (unfolded): 22 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. ( 57.2 x 75.6 cm )
Description:
Cambric dickey with handmade silk bobbin lace and cotton whitework embroidery collar, the front of the bodice is open and hemmed without fasteners, the shoulders are extended and lined at the edge with facing, the bottom edges of the front pieces and the back are threaded with linen twill tape which goes around the body to secure the garment in place; near the outer edge of the collar is a whitework sawtooth pattern framing bobbin lace diamonds bordered by whitework scroll patter, the edge is trimmed with bobbin lace which is primarily tulle and edged with floral design scalloped beaded edge.
Object Number:
INV.956
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mitts
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall a: 6 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 9.2 cm )
overall b: 6 3/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 16.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Dark brown silk handmade bobbin lace fingerless mitts, the overall ground is tulle, around the wrist are hearts facing alternately up and down, separated by a row of zig-zag pattern, the palm side is plain tulle and the opposite side is studded with hearts, all edges are trimmed with loops.
Object Number:
Z.1176ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
30203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




