Piece of lace ruffle: black
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 3/4 x 33 3/4 in. ( 88.3 x 85.7 cm )
Description:
Black silk chantilly lace godet ruffle with overall floral and scroll pattern, the foot edge is scalloped with small medallions, the outer edge is scalloped with garlands, both edges are beaded.
Object Number:
INV.11686
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
6586
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 15 in. ( 6.4 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Ecru starched linen collar, the neck edge is faced with linen fabric tape, the outer edges are trimmed with whitework embroidered cut cambric, the outer edge has openwork circle creating scallops, the collar ends are squared and have floral and leaf design with either openwork or bobbin lace at the center of the flowers, there are two tabs at the top ends of the collar to pin the collar together at the neck.
Object Number:
INV.1277
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
6412
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Muff: black
Classification:
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Lambskin, satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 9 in. ( 22.9 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Black lambskin muff; tubular with black satin lining.
Object Number:
INV.11277
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
5734
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knee breeches
Classification:
Date:
Ca. 1848
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 31 x 35 in. ( 5.1 x 78.7 x 88.9 cm )
Description:
Black (now faded) silk knee breeches with horizontal flap across the front which buttons closed, 4 buttons at each knee, 4 suspender buttons, lined with white linen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Samuel M. Stanton
Object Number:
1949.164
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, these knee breeches were worn by Stephen Keyes Stanton (1826-1914), Secretary of U.S. Legation in Paris under Richard Rush from 1847-1849.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
3496
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 x 19 1/2 in. ( 66 x 49.5 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with cream ottoman doublebreasted silk front panels; no collar, long slim lapels that come together over the stomach; white silk lining and back panel; six silk covered buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Louis Cunningham
Object Number:
1943.345
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was worn by J. Louis Cunningham (1875-1932) at his wedding to Laura Herrman in the Rutger's Presbyterian Church on November 7, 1900.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2464
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Folded scarf
Classification:
Medium:
cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 12 x 12 in. ( 2.5 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm )
Object Number:
INV.998
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2459
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Veil
Classification:
Date:
1835-1845
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 27 1/2 in. ( 58.4 x 69.8 cm )
Description:
Machine made black silk veil, primarily tulle overall studded with leaf motif, long edges are plain finished, side edges are hemmed.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Rogers
Object Number:
INV.993
Gallery Label:
This veil was worn by Mrs. John Rogers, Sr.'s mother, Mrs. John Derby of Salem.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
2458
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Christening dress
Classification:
Medium:
fabric
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 13 x 10 in. ( 7.6 x 33 x 25.4 cm )
Object Number:
INV.775
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shawl: paisley
Classification:
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 121 x 57 in. ( 307.3 x 144.8 cm )
Description:
Jaquard woven wool paisley shawl with cream colored ground and blue, green and peach design; large cream rectangle at the center surrounded by a border of small boteh; the border across the fringed warp ends consists of a row of large boteh; two sides are selveged.
Object Number:
INV.768
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
2454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dress
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Satin, wool, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 53 x 34 1/2 in. ( 134.6 x 87.6 cm )
Description:
Black satin and wool dress; long satin sleeves with long split cuffs; bodice with v-neck and three decorative plastic buttons down the front; three metal snaps down the back; satin ribon around the waist; black wool ankle-length skirt, small pleats around the waist.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.175.12[dup]
Gallery Label:
This dress belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in the play "Vive la France (1940)."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
2432
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.



