Sleeves
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
a: 27 1/4 x 27 1/8 in.; b: 27 7/8 x 27 1/8 in.
Description:
Pair of ecru cambric unsewen sleeves with cotton whitework embroidery, there are six diagonal rows of floral and leaf design along the bodies of the sleeves, the flowers having openwork and drawnwork centers, the cuffs have bands of matching whitework bordered above and below with rows of drawnwork, there are three cloth covered buttons on one side of each cuff and three linen fabric tape loops on the opposing sides of the cuffs.
Object Number:
Z.1171.14ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeves
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
overall a: 22 x 7 3/4 in. ( 55.9 x 19.7 cm )
overall b: 21 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. ( 55.2 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Identical white lace sleeves of hand done cambric cutwork on machine made silk tulle, the cutwork is done in an overall floral design on the sleeves and cuffs.
Object Number:
INV.11835ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
30154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lace collared bertha
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
overall folded: 23 x 35 1/2 in. ( 58.4 x 90.2 cm )
overall unfolded: 22 x 35 1/2 in. ( 55.9 x 90.2 cm )
Description:
Machine made white silk lace collared bertha, overall oval shaped, the ground is tulle, the edge of the collar is embroidered with collon floss in a floral patten with sawtooth endging finished in buttonhole stitch, the collar is trimmed with a double flounce, the top flounce embroidered in a rinceau pattern with a garland beneath, the under flounce embroidered in a smaller, less elaborate pattern as the upper, both are finished with a sawtooth edge worked in buttonhole stitch.
Object Number:
INV.11834
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
30150
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 20 x 34 1/2 in. ( 50.8 x 87.6 cm )
overall (unfolded): 20 x 34 1/2 in. ( 50.8 x 87.6 cm )
Description:
Machine made white silk lace collar (bertha collar) with tulle ground and appliquéd floral motif around the outer edges, scalloped outer edge.
Object Number:
INV.957
Gallery Label:
This bertha collar belonged to Catherine Rebecca Jewett Francis.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1856
Medium:
Silk, satin, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/2 x 15 in. ( 62.2 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with cream silk twill front panels; small rolled collar dropped into ovoid lapels over seven silk cover buttons; three pockets, two at the waist line and one at the breast; cream satin back panel with satin belt and two pronged metal buckle to cinch garment at lower back; natural linen lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elizabeth T. Agnew
Object Number:
1947.139
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was worn by Cornelius Rea Agnew, M. D., at his wedding to Mary Nash, May 15, 1856. Cornelius Rea Agnew founded the Eye, Ear & Nose hospital of New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
30085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/2 x 17 in. ( 62.2 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with a cream silk floral brocaded front panels; small rolled collar dropped into ovoid lapels; five silk covered buttons, hidden by a panel of silk covering the button holes; brown linen back panel with linen belt and two pronged metal buckle for cinching the garment at the lower back; natural linen lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary A. Rushton
Object Number:
1843
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was owned by Fredrick V. Rushton, the father of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
30083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ceremonial apron w/tassels
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1855
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/8 x 19 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 39.1 x 49.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Dark brown silk velvet ceremonial apron with flap at the top, all edges are trimmed with passementerie and there are two cords with tassels at the ends as belt.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1942.195
Gallery Label:
This apron belonged to the donor's granfather, Arthur B. H[illeg.]. It was part of his costume for his service to the International Order of Odd Fellows, a benevolent and fraternal order.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
30079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 48 1/2 x 79 in. ( 123.2 x 200.7 cm )
Description:
Machine made black silk lace shawl with overall floral design against tulle ground, scalloped beaded edges.
Object Number:
Z.1174.8
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
30072
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 10 x 33 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 85.7 cm )
overall (unfolded): 14 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. ( 36.8 x 85.7 cm )
Description:
Machine made white silk tulle scarf (fichu) trimmed with cordonneted floral lace with beaded edge, the fichu is lozenge shaped and is intended for one side to be folded over like a collar.
Object Number:
INV.1272
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
30070
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 32 in. ( 61 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
White cotton rounded collared fichu with pointed collar ends and pointed back.
Object Number:
Z.1173
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30066
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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