Collar
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 19 1/4 in. ( 55.9 x 48.9 cm )
Description:
White machine made silk tulle lappet collar, the neck edge is hemmed, the outer edges are embroidered in a leaf pattern creating scallops, the back portion of the collar is a square cornered lace attachment with the same tulle and embroidery as the collar's lapels.
Object Number:
Z.1331.10
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7545
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black crocheted mitt
Classification:
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 30.2 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Machine knit black silk lace fingerless mitt, lead design surrounds the elbow, wrist and thumb and hand edges, there are vertical rows of geometric patterns the length of the mitt, one side of the hand area has a vertical slit in the center.
Object Number:
INV.11917
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scarf
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. ( 52.1 x 74.3 cm )
Description:
Machine made white silk tulle lozenge shaped scarf trimmed with inverted vertical palm leaf motif machine made bobbin-style lace.
Object Number:
INV.11799
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stole: embroidered
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 88 in. ( 40.6 x 223.5 cm )
Description:
White cotton mull whitework embroidered stole, each end is embroidered with two boteh with drawnwork and openwork, a geometric floral motif garland with openwork flowers suround the outside edges, the edge is finished with scalloped buttonhole stitch.
Object Number:
INV.11794
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
7453
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Piece of lace: Scarf
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/4 x 57 in. ( 41.3 x 144.8 cm )
Description:
Woman's woven fichu of linen warp and red silk weft, in detailed geometric Persian-style design, with linen fringe on three sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emily H. Suydam
Object Number:
INV.11785
Gallery Label:
This headscarf belonged to Lahera Ann Suydam.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
7450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Corset
Classification:
Medium:
textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 15 x 11 in. ( 5.1 x 38.1 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Red
Object Number:
1939.404
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7415
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dickey w/shirt front
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 13 5/8 x 15 1/2 in. ( 34.6 x 39.4 cm )
overall (unfolded): 19 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. ( 48.9 x 80 cm )
Description:
Ecru linen collared dickey with lapel shirt fronts and yoked back, the collar is of cambric cutwork with whitework embroidery floral design and trimmed with handmade bobbin lace with floral design against tulle ground, beaded outer edge.
Object Number:
INV.11940
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
7402
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Petticoat: embroidered w/lace & ribbon
Classification:
Medium:
textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 15 x 10 in. ( 5.1 x 38.1 x 25.4 cm )
Object Number:
INV.12101
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7389
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Frock coat
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Wool, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 x 15 x 4 in. ( 99.1 x 38.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Blue wool double-breasted frock coat with a close-fitting body and a full knee-length skirt; high, wide split tab velvet collar, lapel and cuffs; woven button covers on the two rows of five buttons; angled pockets at the hips; lined with blue and black striped satin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reginal W. Rives
Object Number:
1941.231
Gallery Label:
This frock coat belonged to Francis Robert Rives, Esq., father of the donor. Francis Rives was Secretary of the Legation in London from 1842 to 1844, and was appointed bt president John Tyler.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
7353
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat: purple w/embroidered floral pattern
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 27 x 41 in. ( 7.6 x 68.6 x 104.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.11808
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7352
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


