Pair of black crocheted gloves
Classification:
Medium:
textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 x 9 in. ( 2.5 x 10.2 x 22.9 cm )
Object Number:
INV.11918
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
20863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Top hat
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Silk, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 13 x 11 1/2 in. ( 19 x 33 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Black beaver (silk) top hat with cylindrical crown and flat brim; tan leather sweatband.
Object Number:
X.201
Marks:
stamped in gold: inside top of crown: "ASTOR HOUSE / NEW-YORK / LEARY & Co. / Best"
handwritten in gold: on paper glued inside top: "H"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
20014
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Sash: yellow and purple
Classification:
Medium:
textile,metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 27 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 68.6 x 12.7 cm )
Object Number:
1949.303b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
20013
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Childs lace cap
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 7 x 6 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 17.8 x 15.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru linen close-fitting baby bonnet made in two panels, the panel at the back of the head is circular and is joined to the panel that goes over the head from ear to ear, there is hand embroidered floral whitework and openwork throughout, the edges are hemmed and untrimmed, the neck edge encases a drawstring to cinch the bonnet snug.
Object Number:
INV.11840
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
19945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black lace collar
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 22 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 57.2 cm )
Description:
Machine made black silk lace collar with tulle ground, inverted floral motif around outer edges, beaded edging.
Object Number:
INV.11923
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
19943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby bonnet
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Cotton, silk
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 8 x 7 x 1 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 17.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Baby bonnet with ivory cotton lace ruffles stitched to a net cap stiffened with two loops of wire(?); trimmed with lavender silk ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mata B. Roudin
Object Number:
1943.238
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this bonnet was worn by Isabella Kramer, the donor's great-grandmother, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, around 1800.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
19937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat: floral embroidery
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 19 x 50 in. ( 10.2 x 48.3 x 127 cm )
Description:
Brown cut velvet tailcoat with stand-up collar, deep cuffs with 3 buttons on each side, pockets at each hip with chevron-shaped flaps, a button at the bottom of each tail; collar, cuffs, tails, pockets and outer edge at the front embroidered in various colors of silk in ornate floral and leaf design, handmade silk point lace along the outer edges and ruffled inside the hem of the cuffs; lined with white twill-weave silk.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Object Number:
1941.1175
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
19935
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black lace shawl in box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 89 1/2 x 83 in. ( 227.3 x 210.8 cm )
Description:
Black silk chantilly lace shawl with overall floral pattern and scalloped beaded edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Coates in memory of Howard Masten and Anne Louise Canoune
Object Number:
INV.13958
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
19893
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Red shawl w/applique work
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
overall (with fringe): 75 x 70 in. ( 190.5 x 177.8 cm )
Description:
Machine woven nearly square red wool paisley shawl with fringe on all sides; pattern of vertical and horizontal rows of medallions in black, white, yellow and red, medallions designed to resemble a shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Object Number:
1978.38
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
19889
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's skirt
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, cotton, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 28 in. ( 40.6 x 71.1 cm )
Description:
Pink, black and white plaid-check silk skirt; band waistline decorated with black velvet trim; pleated and padded for fullness; knee or calf length; lined with brown cotton; black metal hooks and eyes on the back of the waist.
Object Number:
Z.1169
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
19814
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.






