Jewelry box
Classification:
Date:
1846-1896
Medium:
Wood, leather, silk, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 7 x 3 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 17.8 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden jewelry box covered with dark brown leather which is tooled with acanthus leaf garland around the lid, lid is hinged at the back and the front has a hook and eye on both sides; the lid is lined with quilted white satin with paper maker's label at the center, the box is lined with formed red velvet; box contains 5 pairs of earrings, 2 sets of shirt studs, one ring and one bar pin.
Object Number:
Z.2269.1
Marks:
printed: inside lid, on label: "S. KIRK & SON / GOLD & / SILVER SMITHS / 172 / BALTIMORE ST. / BALTIMORE."
Gallery Label:
Based on the inside form of this jewelry box, it originally contained a set of three pieces of silverware, including one spoon, made by S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore. The Kirk company America's oldest surviving silversmiths, having been in business since 1815, established by Samuel Kirk with his partner, John Smith.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
35538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 1 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1 x 2.5 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver gilt filigree earrings (no wire hooks or screws); shield-shaped, a loop at the top interlocks with an inverted triangular piece which curves outward, with trefoil beneath; at the bottom, a lozenge-shaped piece with trefoil beneath are suspended from each side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.3ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
35515
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Chalcedony, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular onyx brooch in various shades of brown with white swirls, with pin and hook affixed to reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Object Number:
INV.12675.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35514
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stickpin
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/8 x 3 in. ( 1 x 1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Straight metal stickpin with spherical head in the form of 3 interlocking bands.
Object Number:
Z.2268.11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35506
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stickpin
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Garnet, gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Straight gold stickpin with garnet head in the form of a flower, set in other metal.
Object Number:
Z.2268.10
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35504
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stickpin
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Stone, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 7 cm )
Description:
Straight gold stickpin with chipped stone arrowhead head, attached to pin with band of gold.
Object Number:
Z.2268.9
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35503
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stickpin
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Onyx, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1 x 1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Metal stickpin which is crimped at the center, round, faceted onyx head.
Object Number:
Z.2268.8
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35502
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace and bracelets set
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall (bracelets, each): 3/8 x 7 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1 x 17.8 x 4.1 cm )
overall (necklace): 1/4 x 36 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 9
Description:
Seafoam green necklace and bracelets set; necklace is macraméd silk floss with repeating pattern of metallic beadwork flowers along the length, metal cannetille clasp fastener; matching bracelets with 10 rows of macraméd silk floss attached to metal clasp fastener at each end, with metallic beadwork between the rows, face of clasp has molded beaded floral design.
Object Number:
INV.969a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
35485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silver, paste, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Oval brooch with a row of 15 paste gems set in silver frame which is hollow in the center, hinged pin and hook of other metal attached to reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2265
Gallery Label:
This brooch belonged to Catherine Jewett Francis.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
35481
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Gold, other metal, paste
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 1.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Adjustable ring with plain band gold, circular faceted paste gems arranged in a flower at center front, set in metal bezel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Ella Juliette Sherwood
Object Number:
1936.595
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35474
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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