Mourning corset
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Velvet, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 29.2 cm )
Part (bust): 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Description:
Black velvet corset-style boned bodice with low round off-the-shoulder neckline; high waistline to lowered pointed "V" at center front; constructed of hand-stitching; trimmed with pink satin binding around armholes neckline, waistline and princess seamlines; dark pink satin laces criss-cross at center back closure; stitched eyelets for lacing at center front closure.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edith Hamilton White
Object Number:
1936.512
Gallery Label:
This corset was worn by Mrs. Benjamin Ogden White (1841-1883) of 23 Washington Square North during a period of mourning in 1863. She may have been mourning a family member killed in battle during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
2386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby's chemise
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 17 in. ( 39.4 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
White linen baby chemise; banded scoop neckline with pleats extending at front; puffed short sleeves with narrow band cuff; falls straight to knee or hip; handstitched; repair under arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Helen Granniss
Object Number:
INV.11472
Gallery Label:
This shirt was worn by the donor's uncle.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
1418
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. ( 60.3 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with purple and blue striped silk front panels embroidered all over with a flowerbud design; back panel and lining of natural linen; two straight pockets at waistline with embroidered decoration; two rows of seven silk covered buttons (one false set for decoration only) with embroidered floral garlands between in navy, yellow, blue, white, and pink thread; pockets, base and opening outlined with yellow embroidery.
Object Number:
INV.3205
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
1367
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 32 x 26 in. ( 81.3 x 66 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with white silk front panels embroidered with blue floral stripe design; gold painted metal sequins in a scroll design along the garment opening, base and on the false pockets; linen lining and half back panel with linen tie closure; metal hook and eye closures along inside front.
Object Number:
INV.2944
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
1364
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1760
Medium:
Wool, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 26 in. ( 87.6 x 66 cm )
Description:
Red wool waistcoat with heavy gold silk and metalic floral garland embroidery along V-neck, garment opening, base, on and below ogee pockets; thirteen gold foil and embroidery covered buttons down the front and four beneath each pocket; lined with natural linen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lawrence Timpson
Object Number:
1910.27
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat belonged to James De Lancey (1703-1760), lieutenant-governor of New York from 1753-1760.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
1360
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton dimity
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 x 18 in. ( 53.3 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Double-breasted waistcoat with white cotton dimity front panels with an "X" design; split-pointed lapels; four straight rectangular pockets, two at the waistline, two at the breast; eight mother-of-pearl buttons, four on each side; lining and back panel of a thinner white cotton striped dimity; large pocket on the left interior; ties in back with buttonholes to cinch the garment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1956.35c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
1359
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Medium:
cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 11 x 30 in. ( 5.1 x 27.9 x 76.2 cm )
Object Number:
1948.159
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
1358
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. ( 64.1 x 49.5 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with brown silk embroidered front panels; all over pattern of flower buds, flower bud border along opening of garment, base and the bottoms of the two straight trapazoidal pockets at the waistline in green, pink, white, blue and ochre thread; single-breasted with two rows of nine silk covered buttons, embroidered floral garlands along each side; band collar; natural linen lining and back panel.
Object Number:
INV.2938
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
1357
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 16 in. ( 61 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with beige silk front panels; small rolled collar dropped into an ovoid lapel with four silk covered buttons below; natural linen lining and back panel; linen belt and metal two pronged buckle to cinch garment at lower back.
Object Number:
INV.2937
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
1356
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waistcoat
Classification:
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Satin, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 18 in. ( 58.4 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with green satin front panels; straight standing collar, two rectangular pockets at the waistline; double rows of eight buttons (16) and eight button holes from breast to garment base; natural linen lining and back panel.
Object Number:
INV.2935
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
1355
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





