Stickpin
Classification:
Date:
1883-1920
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Metal stickpin with the head in the form of a sunflower enameled yellow with brown at the center, inscription on reverse, pin is crimped at the middle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.8
Marks:
stamped: reverse, around outer edge: "HUGUENOT SOC. / OF AMERICA."
stamped: reverse, center: "No. 38 / MARIA D. B. MILLER"
Gallery Label:
This stickpin belonged to Maria D. B. Miller, and commemorated her membership in the Huguenot Society of America. The first permanent European settlement in the New York metropolitan area was formed in 1624. Huguenot refugees from the Netherlands and the Germanys accounted for many of the colonists who moved to New Amsterdam in the following years. The Huguenot Society of America formed in 1883 in New York City to preserve Huguenot history.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
35585
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Ivory, metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of ivory earings with metal finding at the top (no hook or screw); Egyptian-revival style with elongated urns which come to a point at the bottom tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.7ab
Gallery Label:
The opening of the Suez Canal in 1863, and the later discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1923 influenced the Egyptian-revival style in jewelry design.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
35581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Ivory, gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 in. ( 1 x 4.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Carved ivory pendant with gold frame, in the form of a formée cross, with loop finding of other metal at the top; each arm of the cross has a female head carved in high relief, center medallion missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.6
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Chalcedony, silver, gilt
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 x 6 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver gilt cannetille detachable earrings (no hook, clasp or screw); elongated diamond shape with floral and scroll design, with agate set at the center.
Object Number:
Z.2269.5ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
35575
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Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold-filled wire hook hoop earrings.
Object Number:
Z.2269.4ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
35574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Onyx, gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Pair of black onyx wire hook earrings with gold fittings; round bead at lobe suspends a horizontal rectangle with inverted gold U at the bottom with swivel fittings, the gold piece suspends 3 teardrop-shaped decorations, the center piece twice as long as the outer pieces.
Object Number:
Z.2269.3ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch and earrings (demi-parure)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1846
Medium:
Marble, chalcedonies, gold
Dimensions:
Each (earing): 1 3/4 x 7/8 in. (4.4 x 2.2 cm)
Overall (brooch): 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (5.7 x 4.4 cm)
Description:
Demi-parure suite of Florentine mosaic jewels; oval brooch with flower motif in white and green chalcedonies set into black marble; gold frame decorated with gold flowers; earrings of similar design set in gold frames with leaf decorations; pin attachments and gold fastening ear-wires.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Rothwell Shannon
Object Number:
1947.128a-c
Gallery Label:
This suite of jewels belonged to Mrs. Hiram Norris (Frances Dutcher, later Mrs. Shannon), the mother of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
35555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Dark brown plastic ring band with "COUSIN" carved at the front; band separates at the back allowing slight adjustability.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.5
Marks:
carved: center front: "COUSIN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.2 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Circular metal (brass?) brooch with hinge and hook attachments on reverse (pin missing); center of circle is hollow, a bail arches over the top center suspending a teardrop-shaped ornament inside a hollow bell shape with scalloped bottom edge and coiled wire fringe across the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.4
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
35543
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Gold, turquoise
Dimensions:
overall (each): 5/8 x 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold wire hook earrings in the form of bells suspended from turquoise diamonds at front of wire hook; bells have incised rinceau design, plain round clap inside.
Object Number:
Z.2269.2ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35539
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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