Clip
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Sterling silver decorative clip with obverse and reverse joined on a spring hinge; obverse has chased rinceau design, top has scalloped edge, bottom edges of both pieces have teeth.
Object Number:
Z.2173
Marks:
stamped: center reverse: "STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35269
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff link
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 1.6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cuff link with two opposing sides which share a shank between them; faces are oval.
Object Number:
Z.2172
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35268
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff link
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold, other metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval gold cuff link in two pieces joined by chain between the shanks; gold oval center surrounded with black enamel on obverse, other metal on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2171
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35267
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of earrings in case
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Gold, enamel, pearls; leather, satin
Dimensions:
Each (earrings): 2 1/2 x 1 in. (6.4 x 2.5 cm)
Case: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 8.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold and enamel earrings comprising roundel with dark and light blue enamel in concentric circles surrounding central gold foliate motif; French ear-wires; surmounting detachable tri-partite oval element of similar design, here with central pearl motifs; attached to roundel by 3 gold flat-lined chains; oval element supports swagged chain and 2 gold balls; rectangular black leather case lined with ivory satin; hinged rotating hook closure.
Object Number:
INV.12541a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35266
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff links (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1930
Medium:
Silver, other metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of oval boss silver cuff links in two pieces joined with chain between the shanks, with chased floral design along one side of each piece.
Object Number:
Z.2170ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
35265
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Carved bone ring with plain band, initials "J R P" carved across front rectangular panel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss K. A. Schlund
Object Number:
1947.239a
Marks:
carved: center front: "J R P"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this ring's maker, John Pilling, was a Union soldier in the Civil War; it is believed that he carved this ring while convalescing in a northern hospital, where he gave the ring to Miss Caroline Cox, a nurse there.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
35259
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch and earrings set
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
overall (brooch): 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
overall (earrings, each): 2 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (
Description:
Woven dark brown hair jewelry set (mourning?), with a brooch and pair of earrings having gold frame and fittings; brooch has hollow oval frame with tubular tulle woven hair surrounding, 4 points on all 4 sides with acanthus leaf on each point, hollow half sphere woven hair in center of oval with gold band surrounding, set diagonally and decorated with acanthus leaves; hollow acorn-shaped woven hair decoration suspended from the bottom, with gold fittings, hinged pin on reverse with hook on opposite side, small loop for bail of additional decoration (missing), "CLR" engraved at center of reverse; wire hook earrings have hollow spheres with gold fittings suspending three hollow teardrop-shaped decorations also with gold fittings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nellie S. Cobleigh, 1954
Object Number:
INV.12665a-c
Marks:
engraved: center of brooch: "CLR"
Gallery Label:
This brooch and earrings set was originally worn by Cynthia Longmaid Rice; it was then worn by her daughter, Martha A. Rice Cobleigh, the donor's grandmother.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
35256
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles in case
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Silver, paste, gold; wood, leather, silk, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
overall (case): 2 1/4 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm )
overall (each): 2 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 7.3
Description:
Pair of silver frame shoe buckles in case; buckles have an oval ring of paste gems with gold trim at the outer edge, oval at the center is set with rectangular gold trim, rectangular hinged chape and tongue at reverse center; box is wooden covered with dark brown leather, the lid is arched and hinged to the box at the back, with metal latches at the front, lined inside with white satin, cardboard at the center divides the case into two compartments.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1950.26a-c
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, these shoe buckles are from the Schuyler family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
35255
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt clasp
Classification:
Date:
1820-1836
Medium:
Metal, shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 9.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Vertically oriented narrow yellow metal belt clasp with shell cameo medallion at the center; scroll work at top and bottom of obverse, with scroll shaped side edges, floral garland surrounds cameo depicting a seated robed female figure with cherub; the reverse clasp fastener is hinged at the bottom and clasps at the top, vertical chape and tongue hinged at the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Courtenay Halsey Wurts and Miss Cynthia Blyth Halsey
Object Number:
1974.24
Gallery Label:
This belt buckle was used by Mary Armstrong (Mrs. Fleming James, 1805-1871). She wore it to Martin Van Buren's inaugural ball in 1836.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
35254
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 2 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 7.3 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of yellow metal shoe buckles with rectangular hinged chape and tongue at the center; a flower at the top and bottom center of the frame obverse, remaining frame with rows of beading, overlapping scallops at outer edges also beaded.
Object Number:
INV.12449ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35252
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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