Knee buckles
Classification:
Date:
1760-1810
Medium:
Gold, silver, paste
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 3.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of oval silver knee buckles with paste flower petals radiating out from gold inner frame, vertical hinged chapes with partial tongue on each.
Object Number:
INV.12442ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
35137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Coral, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 64.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
String of coral arms.
Object Number:
Z.1699
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 5/8 x 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 2.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of tortoise shell earrings with wire hook attached to carved bow, suspending hinged link chain with three carved tassels at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.2ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Coral, gold
Dimensions:
overall (fastened): 1 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Bracelet with carved coral head of Bacchus on obverse of gold clasp fastener, clasp is decorated with hieroglyphics, band is made of two chains of alternating oval coral and circular gold links.
Object Number:
Z.1696
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry fragments
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Coral, metal, string
Dimensions:
Overall (Z.1709b): 1/4 x 4 5/8 x 1/4 in. (0.6 x 11.7 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (Z.1709b): 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 3/8 in. (0.6 x 11.4 x 1
Description:
Broken piece of jewelry in two pieces; 'a' is a single strand of round coral beads with barrel shaped bead at one end with metal fittings, one-half of metal clasp fastener at opposite end; 'b' is a double strand of round coral beads with barrel shaped bead at one end with metal fittings, broken finding at opposite end.
Object Number:
Z.1709ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Plastic, metal, string
Dimensions:
overall (fastened): 3/8 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1 x 77.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Necklace of blue plastic faceted beads and metal clasp fastener.
Object Number:
Z.2181
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
35129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles
Classification:
Date:
1750-1780
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 6.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of horizontal rectangular blue leather shoe buckles on silver frame; obverse has chased scroll border; tongue across reverse has two teeth on each side, maker's stamp between.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2153ab
Marks:
stamped: reverse, center: "BOULTON & SMITHS / PATENT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
35120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirt studs
Classification:
Date:
1876-1929
Medium:
Coral, gold; leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall (case): 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 7 x 3.8 cm )
overall (each stud): 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Three matching coral and gold shirt studs in case; each stud is a coral rosette in a gold setting with circular shank on reverse; red leather case with arched lid hinged at the back and with metal clasp fastener center front, inside lid is lined with white satin, box is lined with white velvet with slots to secure each stud.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2151a-d
Marks:
stamped: inside lid, center: "BLACK, STARR & FROST / 5TH AVE. COR. 39 ST. / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
A note found inside the case indicates that these shirt studs are originally from the Edward Gilbert Schermerhorn family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1929
eMuseum Object ID:
35118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knee buckle
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Silver, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 4.8 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Oval silver buckle frame with scalloped outer edge, beaded inner edge, and vertical hinged chape and tongue the center (made of other metal).
Credit Line:
Gift of William Nichol Puffer, 1871
Object Number:
INV.12440
Marks:
engraved: reverse of frame: "Capt Stagg"
Gallery Label:
This knee buckle belonged to Captain John Stagg, the donor's grandfather. Based on the style of the buckle, it probably dates to the Revolutionary War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Gold, mother of pearl, glass, feathers, wheat, other plant material
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Circular mother of pearl brooch in gold frame with hook on reverse; obverse is set with multicolored feathers and wheat and plant material to depict two birds in the bushes, image is covered with glass.
Object Number:
Z.1701
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
35099
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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