Belt clasp fastener
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
overall (assembled): 2 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 5.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver belt clasp fastener in two parts with hook and eye at the center; each half is vertical rectangular with rounded corners, leaf design down the center surrounded with double row of studs; bars with teeth on outsides of reverse for belt attachment. Worn by Ms. Arthur Levy.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence N. Levy, 1946
Object Number:
INV.12441
Gallery Label:
This belt clasp fastener was originally worn by Louisa Barnard Levy (Mrs. Arthur Lumley Levy, 1807-1887), the donor's grandmother.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle
Classification:
Date:
1853-1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 5.7 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Vertical rectangular silver belt buckle with oval opening for tongue, applied silver chrysanthemum and leaf decoration on one side of obverse, rectangular chape and tongue on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin
Object Number:
Z.2149
Marks:
stamped: reverse, center of chape side: TIFFANY & Co. / STERLING / 2376"
Provenance:
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
35085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1831
Medium:
Silver, hair, gilt, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver rectangular mourning pin with hair woven in a Turk's knot beneath beveled glass; oculus has gilt and black enamel stripes surrounding, the outer edge is incised with geometric designs; reverse has inscription, hinged pin and hook.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2148
Marks:
engraved: reverse, center: "JPS / Oct 21st 1831"
Gallery Label:
The hair in this mourning pin was from John Peter Schermerhorn (d. 1831).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1831
eMuseum Object ID:
35084
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Suspender buckles
Classification:
Date:
1780-1880
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 2 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 4.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Set of rectangular gold suspender buckles in two parts in box; each has three hinged teeth and three buttons along back bar.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Annie L. Gebhard
Object Number:
1924.46ab
Marks:
stamped: center reverse of each buckle: "J.S"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35065
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knee buckles (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Silver, paste
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of nearly oval silver knee buckles with a row of paste gems around the frame; vertical double tooth hinged clasp at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
1955.51cd
Gallery Label:
These knee buckles belonged to Joshua Brookes (1773-1859), who came to the United States from England and established himself as a successful New York businessman. He and his wife Martha (1775-1853) were the parents of Martha Brookes (Mrs. Joseph Fernando Waller, 1812-1897) and Anna Brookes (Mrs. Ray Boynton, 1814-1874).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35061
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet and necklace clasp
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal, string
Dimensions:
overall (bracelet, fastened): 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1 x 4.8 x 5.4 cm )
overall (clasp): 1/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0
Description:
Child's bracelet and necklace clasp (broken set); bracelet has 11 strands of blue glass beads and metal clasp fastener with "MEB" engraved across obverse; clasp is studded on obverse and has "MEB" engraved across reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irene M. and Emily L. Braman, 1947
Object Number:
Z.2180a-c
Marks:
engraved: obverse of bracelet clasp, reverse of necklace clasp: "MEB"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35059
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knee buckles in pouch
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
silver, glass, foil; cotton
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 4.4 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of rectangular silver knee buckles with a single row of glass gems backed with foil for brilliance; double tooth clasps; green cotton twill weave pouch.
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Object Number:
1947.469a-c
Gallery Label:
These knee buckles belonged to John Ramage (ca. 1748-1802), an artist born in Ireland. He entered the Dublin School of Artists in 1763. He lived in Nova Scotia from 1772-1774, then went to Boston where he was known as a goldsmith and miniaturist. Ramage moved to New York City in 1777, where he lived until 1794.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35027
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles
Classification:
Date:
1740-1780
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of circular copper shoe buckles with design in relief; four flowers around the edge with studs in between, two tooth clasps.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Andrew Oliver
Object Number:
1970.70ab
Gallery Label:
These buckles belonged to the Honorable Samuel Jones (1734-1819), lawyer and New York legislator. With Richard Varick, Jones published a basic revision of New York statutes. He was recorder of New York City from 1789-1796, and comptroller from 1797-1800. He was father of New York juror Samuel Jones, Jr. (1770-1853), Chancellor of New York from 1826-1828 and state supreme court justice from 1847-1849.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
35025
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1835-1847
Medium:
Coral, metal
Dimensions:
overall (each, unfastened): 1/4 x 5 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 12.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of identical coral baby's bracelets; double stranded, beaded, with metal clasp fastener with "SSW" engraved on both.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Leroy Wyckoff, 1944
Object Number:
INV.12446b,c
Marks:
engraved: across both clasps: "SSW"
Gallery Label:
This pair of baby bracelets belonged to Sarah Snydam Wyckoff (1846-1847). Since ancient Roman times, coral has been believed to have the power to ward off enchantments, witchcraft and evil spirits. Coral jewelry has long been associated with babies, and was often given as a christening gift to keep the baby safe and healthy.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1847
eMuseum Object ID:
35021
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Coral, gold, other metal, string
Dimensions:
overall (fastened): 3/8 x 8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1 x 20.3 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Coral necklace with gold plated, barrel shaped clasp fastener; necklace has three strands of coral arms, every inch the three strings are joined with a single round coral bead.
Object Number:
Z.1698
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35017
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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