Lace cap
Classification:
Medium:
textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 12 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm )
Object Number:
INV.11928
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dickey
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 15 x 13 in. ( 38.1 x 33 cm )
overall (unfolded): 25 3/8 x 33 1/2 in. ( 64.5 x 85.1 cm )
Description:
Ecru cambric dickey with lapel bodice front, front and back are pleated vertically, the edges are finished with linen fabric tape, handmade bobbin lace trims the neck region.
Object Number:
Z.1178.9
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
8293
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's hat
Classification:
Date:
1889
Medium:
Straw, horsehair, cotton, other textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 12 in. ( 11.4 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Straw and horsehair hat with high, flat-topped crown with alternating strips of black and tan, and wide black brim with tan border; underside of brim with ecru lace appliqué on black tulle ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James De Graff
Object Number:
1944.320
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this hat was once worn by the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
8289
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woman's cap: pink
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 11 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. ( 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pink satin boudoir cap with machine made linen bobbin-style lace at the center of the crown, with matching lace around the outside edge decorated with pink silk ribbon bows and roses.
Object Number:
INV.11464
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stockings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1908
Medium:
Silk, bobbin lace
Dimensions:
each overall: 34 x 5 in. ( 86.4 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of cream silk stockings with bobbin lace inserts on instep and embroidered flowers on either side; seam up the back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mabel Hoffman Brainard
Object Number:
1943.233ab
Gallery Label:
These stockings were worn by the donor to her marriage to William W. Brainard June 1, 1908 in New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
8178
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tail coat
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 3/4 x 28 x 3 in. ( 98.4 x 71.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Homespun, black, double-breasted wool tail coat with a wide collar, notched lapels, two flap pockets at the hips and two rows of wooden buttons, covered in black textile, down the front; long tails, split down the center in the back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irene Everett Fenner
Object Number:
1945.66
Gallery Label:
This tail coat was made for George Fenner, the grandfather of the donor's husband, probably in Rush, Genesse Co., NY, by his daughters, Sophia and Mary.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
8170
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fedora
Classification:
Date:
1940-1952
Medium:
Felt, ribbon, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 12 x 13 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 30.5 x 34.9 cm )
Description:
Gray felt fedora with black grosgrain ribbon band; inner band made of leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of President Harry S. Truman
Object Number:
1952.338
Marks:
stamped: on leather band: "Lee / Fifth / Avenue / Water / Bloc" (within gold circle) and "Gold Label" (outside circle)
stamped: on leather band, opposite maker's stamp: "H. S. T."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
8165
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fedora
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Felt, ribbon, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 11 3/8 x 13 in. ( 12.7 x 28.9 x 33 cm )
Description:
Brown felt fedora with brown grosgrain ribbon band; inner band made of leather.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Norman Thomas
Object Number:
1952.340
Marks:
stamped in gold: on leather band: "MADE IN ENGLAND / EXPRESSLY FOR / Brooks Brothers / NEW YORK / AND BOSTON" and, on opposite side, a triangular crest with two lions at its base and "ESTABLISHED 1818" inscribed below.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
8164
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lace-style stole
Classification:
Date:
1820-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 5/8 x 51 1/2 in. ( 19.4 x 130.8 cm )
Description:
Machine made gold silk bobbin lace-style stole, overall floral and leaf design with scalloped edges which are beaded.
Object Number:
INV.11798
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
8035
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. ( 118.1 x 105.4 cm )
Description:
White wool rectangular shawl with short fringe.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.175.11[dup]
Gallery Label:
This shawl belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in the play "Vive la France (1916)."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
8014
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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