Chatelaine

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1880
Medium: 
Ivory, gold, silk
Dimensions: 
Overall: 15 x 2 5/8 x 1 in. ( 38.1 x 6.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Ivory chatelaine with gold hardware and ornamentation; the obverse of the hook has a round finial with a horizontal bar framing the top of the shield shape, which is trimmed in gold around the outer edges, and has a oval medallion in relief at the center with a fleur de lis and rinceau wreath surrounding; four chains are suspended and there is an extra hook oriented upwards for an object with a bail; the longest chain is of oval chain links with a swivel catch at the end for keys; the remaining three chains are of hollow bar shaped links with three round beads at the center of each, linked together with small circular links and with swivel catches at the ends; one chain suspends a hollow round container housing a mechanical pencil / knife, another suspends a replica of the Bible with ornate avellan cross at the center and scrollwork at the corners, which closes with a snap fastener, the other suspends two circular discs with four fleur de lis with a flower at the center, and a handle-type bail, with velvet pincushion between.
Credit Line: 
Gift of John Babcock Morris, Jr.
Object Number: 
1944.89a.1-5
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession record, this chatelaine is one of two alike, which originally belonged to Mary Morris Stevens and Abby Weld Stevens, daughters of John Austin and Margaret Morris Stevens of Newport, Rhode Island.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
34876
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Watch fob

Classification: 
Date: 
1775-1825
Medium: 
Chalcedony, gold
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 2.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Watch fob seal of low karat gold and carnelian; two wishbone shaped handles meet at the bail, attach to bezel; oval seal depicts antlered stag's head above monogram.
Credit Line: 
Anonymous gift
Object Number: 
1940.366
Marks: 
carved: bottom of seal: "TCR(?)"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1825
eMuseum Object ID: 
34874
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ring in envelope

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1865
Medium: 
Ebony, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Ebony ring with gold and blue floral garland painted across the front of the band.
Object Number: 
770
Gallery Label: 
According to a note found with this ring, it was made by James Strawbridge while he was in prison as a Confederate oficer, in Elmira, New York during the Civil War. It is said he made the ring from a coat button. Upon his release, he went to visit his first cousins in Casenovia and gave the ring to a family member there. One of the sons of Judge George Strawbridge, James and his brother Henry were in the New Orleans Washington Artillery.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
34859
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Collar buttons

Classification: 
Date: 
1884-1920
Medium: 
Gold plate
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
Pair of gold-plated circular one-piece collar buttons with larger circular shank on reverse.
Object Number: 
Z.2164ab
Marks: 
stamped: reverse of shank: "KREMENTZ / PLATE"
Gallery Label: 
These one-piece collar buttons were made by Krementz & Company in Newark, New Jersey, a company founded by George Krementz. He invented new articles and the machinery with which to manufacture them, including the one-piece collar button, in 1884.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
34858
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sleeve buttons and shirt studs in case (men's demi-parure)

Classification: 
Date: 
1870-1900
Medium: 
Tortoise shell; leather, silk, metal
Dimensions: 
overall (in case): 1 3/8 x 3 x 4 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 7.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Men's demi-parure includes set of tortoise shell sleeve buttons and shirt studs in original case; center obverse of each button decorated with applied circular medallion of griffin (one griffin missing); shanks on reverse of each button; brown leather case lined with turquoise velvet and satin; the lid is arched and hinged to the box at back, with metal clasp fastener at the center-front; interior of case slotted to accommodate each stud.
Object Number: 
INV.12392a-f
Marks: 
Underside of case lid stamped with retailer's name in gold: "UNION SQUARE / TIFFANY & CO. / NEW YORK"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
34854
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoe buckles in case

Classification: 
Date: 
1730-1760
Medium: 
Metal, paste; wood, leather, silk, metal
Dimensions: 
overall (case): 1 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 11.7 x 3.5 cm ) overall (each): 2 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. ( 5.4 x 5.7
Description: 
Pair of rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, in case; buckles have nickel frame set with single row of paste gems, bow ties at center top and bottom, hinged chape and tongue at center reverse; case is wooden covered with dark brown leather, lid is arched and hinged to the box at the back, metal latches at the front, lined inside with pink satin, cardboard separates the box into two containers.
Object Number: 
1964.36a-c
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession record, these shoe buckles belonged to Abigail Lispenard Bleecker, the grandmother of Anthony Bleecker, who was one of the founders of the New-York Historical Society.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1760
eMuseum Object ID: 
34852
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Brooch (mourning)

Classification: 
Date: 
1832
Medium: 
Gold, pearls, hair, glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description: 
Rectangular gold mourning brooch with hinged inscription, pin and hook on reverse; obverse has beveled glass oculus with hair worked in a Turk's knot beneath, bordered with chased garland, surrounded by seed pearls, scalloped outer edge is beaded.
Object Number: 
Z.2264
Marks: 
engraved: reverse: "J Derby (Oct?) / Nov 26th 1831 / AE 64 ys / M Prince (Oct?) / Jan 22d 1832 / AE 68 ys"
Gallery Label: 
This mourning brooch commemorates John Derby (d. 1831) and his sister Martha Derby Prince (d. 1832), whose hair is in the oculus. John was the father of Sarah Ellen Derby (Mrs. John Rogers, 1805-1877), and grandfather of sculptor John Rogers.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1832
eMuseum Object ID: 
34849
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Necklace

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1875
Medium: 
Immitation pearls, cardboard, metal, string
Dimensions: 
overall (fastened): 1/4 x 4 x 8 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 10.2 x 21.6 cm )
Description: 
Imitation pearl necklace with metal clasp fastener; 4 strands of beads meeting at 5 points with beaded 'flowers' sewn onto cardboard.
Object Number: 
Z.2263
Gallery Label: 
A note found with this necklace identifies it as having been in the Derby family.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
34848
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pin

Classification: 
Date: 
1775-1850
Medium: 
Topaz, pearls, mother of pearl, metal, string
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description: 
Oval faceted yellow topaz in metal setting with hinged pin and hook on reverse, surrounded by seed pearls beaded to perforated mother of pearl frame, arranged in a diamond shape.
Object Number: 
Z.2262
Gallery Label: 
A note found with this pin identifies it as having come from the Derby family.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
34846
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoe buckles in case

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1850
Medium: 
Silver, paste, gold; wood, leather, silk, cardboard, metal
Dimensions: 
overall (case): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 14 x 8.9 cm ) overall (each): 2 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 5.4 x
Description: 
Pair of oval silver frame shoe buckles set with paste gems radiating out from the inner edge of the frame, with floral design at center top and bottom; inner edge of frame lined with gold; hinged rectangular chape and tongue at center reverse; case is wooden covered with dark brown leather, the lid is arched and hinged to the box at the back (hinges broken), metal latches at the front, lined on the inside with pink satin and separated at the center with cardboard, giving each buckle its own compartment.
Object Number: 
INV.12447a-d
Gallery Label: 
According to a tag affixed to the top of the case, these shoe buckles were worn by Dr. Marx. A letter book dated 1886 is referenced to page 115.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
34825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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