Jabot
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cotton, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cottom cambric whitework jabot, one end flaring slightly from the center and the other end flaring more from the center so that it is bell shaped and wider than the opposite end, the edges are scalloped, the narrow end is studded with silk embroidered dots, the opposite end has silk embroidered dots along the side edges, the outer edge is finished with buttonhole stitch; geometric openwork bobbin lace with beaded picot edge is applied around the outer edge.
Object Number:
Z.1129.7
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk, satin, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 16 in. ( 61 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with black silk front panels; small rolled collar develops into the long ovoid lapels; five silk covered buttons over the stomach area; brown floral embroidery on lapels, along garment opening and base; rectangular pockets at the waist; satin back panel with ribbon cinch above a satin belt with double prong metal buckle cinch closure; natural cotton lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reginald W. Rives
Object Number:
1941.232
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat belonged to Francis Robert Rives, Esq., father of the donor. Mr. Rives was the Secretary of the Legation in London from 1842 to 1844, a post appointed by President John Tyler.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
29997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1740-1760
Medium:
Satin, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 3/4 x 18 in. ( 73 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with cream satin front panels embroidered all over with a black and brown leaf pattern; band collar, straight rectangular pockets at the waistline; thirteen satin covered buttons; beige floral embroidering on collar, along garment opening, base and on the pockets; linen lining and back panel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laurence Timpson
Object Number:
1910.26
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this was the official waistcoat worn by Lieutenant Governor James De Lancey, 1740(?).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
29991
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat: John Hancock
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Silk twill, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 x 16 1/4 in. ( 73.7 x 41.3 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with cream silk twill front panels embroidered all over with a floral and bow-tie design, embroidered floral garlands and bow-ties decorated with gold painted metal sequins along the opening of the garment, the base and on the ogee shaped pockets at the waist in red, pink, blue, green, white and black thread; a gold thread double outline also runs around these area; natural linen back panel and interior lining; thirteen buttons covered with gold foil and gold wire in a Star of David design; slits at sides and up the back from the waist to the bottom of the garment.
Credit Line:
Gift of George Gibbs
Object Number:
1871.7
Gallery Label:
According to accession records this waistcoat belonged to John Hancock (1737-1793).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
29988
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fedora
Classification:
Date:
1940-1952
Medium:
Felt, ribbon, satin, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 11 x 12 1/2 in. ( 14 x 27.9 x 31.8 cm )
Description:
Gray felt fedora with black ribbon band; light bronze satin lining and inner band made of leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of Governor Thomas E. Dewey
Object Number:
1952.339
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inner band: "THOMAS E DEWEY"
stamped: on inner band: "Dobbs / PARK AVENUE"
printed: on satin lining: "DOBBS / D [in diamond held by a pair of lions] / Dobbs [in banner below lions] / FIFTH / AVENUE / NEW YORK / NEW YORK'S LEADING HAT
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
29979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lace tie/sash
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 30 7/8 in. ( 7 x 78.4 cm )
Description:
Handmade white silk lace sash with rounded ends and plain edges all around, the design on tulle ground is a row of medallions in the center which separates two rows of flowers.
Object Number:
INV.11691
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
29978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mitts
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall a: 14 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 37.5 x 10.5 cm )
overall b: 15 1/2 x 4 in. ( 39.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Handmade white silk crocheted lace fingerless mitts with scalloped elbow and hand and thumb edges, with horizontal bands of decorative designs.
Object Number:
INV.11916ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby slippers
Classification:
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Cotton, metal, wood, paper, leather
Dimensions:
overall a: 1 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 3.5 x 9.8 x 4.4 cm )
overall b: 1 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 9.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of white cotton twill oil cloth baby slippers, with two straps that go around the ankle and button in front with a round white wooden button, the toe is adorned with a bow-shaped piece of oil cloth with a mock metal shoe buckle; there is cardboard inside the sole, and the outer sole is applied with leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M. H. Morse, Jr., 1995
Object Number:
Z.1477ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
29974
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar and cuffs
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall collar (a): 9 x 15 in. ( 22.9 x 38.1 cm )
overall cuff (b): 4 1/4 x 10 7/8 in. ( 10.8 x 27.6 cm )
overall cu
Description:
Ochre cotton needlepoint guipure lace collar and cuff set; the collar ends are pointed and the collar comes to a point in the center at the back, the overall pattern is flowers and scroll designs with a busy pattern of bars, the edge is trimmed all around with open half-circle scallops; the cuffs are identical and have the same shape and patterns as the collar.
Object Number:
Z.1127a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
29970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar and cuffs
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall collar (a): 8 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. ( 21 x 41.3 cm )
overall cuff (b): 6 x 9 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 24.8 cm )
overall c
Description:
White cotton needlepoint guipure collar and cuff set; the collar has pointed collar ends and is pointed in the center at the back, there is a flower at each collar end and at the center in the back, the remaining pattern is a maze of knots and bars that gives it an overall floral look, it is trimmed all around with open half-circle scallops; the cuffs are identical, and have the same shape and design as the collar.
Object Number:
Z.1124a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
29969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.











