Child's bonnet
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Cotton, linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 22 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 58.1 x 22.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White cotton child's long-eared bonnet made in two panels, one panel covers the back of the head and is shirred around the panel which goes over the head from ear to ear, there is floral whitework throughout and handmade linen bobbin lace trims the edges, there are two ties at the front corners.
Object Number:
INV.11836
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
23053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar
Classification:
Date:
1850-1920
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 12 1/8 in. ( 23.5 x 30.8 cm )
Description:
Cotton crocheted lace collar, floral pattern with trifoliate leaves, plain inner edge, the other three edges are scalloped.
Object Number:
Z.1126
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
22954
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's bonnet
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 22 x 8 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 55.9 x 21 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White cotton long-eared child's bonnet with a checked pattern woven into the fabric, there is one band of machine embroidered whitework from ear to ear and two strap ties and the ears, the outer edge is sawtoothed.
Object Number:
INV.951
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
22514
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat, vest
Classification:
Date:
1908
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 17 1/4 x 23 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 43.8 x 60 cm )
Description:
Camel-colored silk waistcoat (part of Coaching Club uniform); waistcoat has lapels (no collar), with 3 yellow metal buttons at the stomach, buttons incised with "C C" and showing an image of men in top hats in a coach, placket pocket at each side at the stomach; back is made of white satin, with 2 straps at the waist which buckle at the center on rectangular metal buckle with vertical chape and 2 tongues; lined with white satin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris Fahnestock
Object Number:
1943.352b
Marks:
incised: center of buttons: "C C"
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was worn by Harris Fahnestock at Coaching Club dinners. The Society also has the dress tailcoat and trousers which go with this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
22481
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spanish American War Campaign hat: Fedora
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1895-1905
Medium:
Wool, silk, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. ( 12.7 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Light olive green wool felt fedora with 1 3/4" silk band of matching color on exterior and brown leather sweatband.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas H. Barber
Object Number:
1957.133
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inner band: "EXTRA QUALITY / REGISTERED / MOVEO ET PROFICIO / KNOX. / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this hat, which is there identified as a U.S. Army campaign hat, was worn by Colonel Thomas Henry Barber (1844-1905), the donor's father, while serving with the 1st Regiment of Infantry, New York Volunteers, during the Spanish-American War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
22122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pumps and shoe forms
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Satin, leather, wood
Dimensions:
Each (shoe): 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (14 x 8.3 x 26.7 cm)
Each (form): 4 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (11.1 x 6.7 x 24.1
Description:
Pair of brown satin slip-on pumps with low-cut, rounded throat with lattice decoration, and a medium wooden heel; leather sole; lined with beige leather with maker's marks on the arches. Wooden shoe forms with hinges at the arch and ring pulls inserted into the pumps.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.26a.1-2-b.1-2[dup]
Marks:
stamped: on each arch: "NANCY HAGGERTY/ SHOES INC"
Gallery Label:
These pumps and shoe forms belonged to Ruth Draper. These could have been used in "The Italian Lesson," or "A Children's Party."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
22071
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 54 x 7 1/4 in. ( 137.2 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Black silk scarf with nine rows of tucks along the long side at the center where the neck would be, this area has three rows of black and white bobbin plaited tulle ruffle on the outside edge, each end has two rows of tucks and three rows of drawnwork across the width of the scarf.
Object Number:
Z.1331.7
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21848
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Top hat: Disney, New York
Classification:
Date:
1885-1920
Medium:
Wool, silk, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 12 x 9 in. ( 14 x 30.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt top hat with flared crown with slightly domed top and rolled brim; black silk ribbon band on exterior; black leather sweatband and brown silk lining.
Object Number:
INV.11803
Marks:
printed in gold: inside top of crown: "EXTRA QUALITY / [heraldic emblem with monogram AJD(?) on central shield] / HATTER / DISNEY, / NEW YORK / TIMES SQUARE"
printed: on paper label stuck inside sweatband: "7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
20867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruffle collar: hat accessory
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 15 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 39.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Ecru linen double ruffled hat brim, trimmed with handmade bobbin lace.
Object Number:
INV.11468
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
20866
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening gown
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, eyelet lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/2 x 31 in. ( 95.2 x 78.7 cm )
Description:
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with eyelet lace; second low round below the shoulder "neckline" trimmed with whitework and eyelet lace; area between the necklines is filled with vertical tucks; triangular yoke of banded whitework embroidery and eyelet lace in the center of the front of the bodice with vertical pleats between and trimmed on the sides with eyelet lace; long sleeves with cuffs trimmed with eyelet lace and a second short puffed sleeve at the shoulder; band of whitework around the waistline; extremely long skirt with five bands of tucks above the hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Hayward F. Manice
Object Number:
1978.65.10
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20865
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





