Shoe buckles in case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1768
Medium:
buckles (a,b): Silver, paste stones, black velvet; case (c): wood, leather, metal, silk
Dimensions:
overall (case): 1 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 11.7 x 8.3 cm )
overall (each): 2 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x
Description:
Pair of silver frame shoe buckles set with oval paste gems radiating out from the inside edge of the frame; hinged chape and tongue at the center covered with black velvet; case is wooden covered with dark brown leather, the lid is arched and hinged to the box at the back, metal latch at the front, lined on the inside with white satin, cardboard divider creates separate compartments for each buckle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Abram Joseph Abeloff
Object Number:
1942.234a-c
Gallery Label:
These shoe buckles were reportedly purchased by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in Europe (probably France) as a wedding gift for his daughter Sally around 1768 (as referenced in a letter to Richard Bache dated August 13, 1768).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1768
eMuseum Object ID:
34821
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Locket pendant
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Gold, glass, daguerreotype
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Circular gold locket pendant with ring finding at the top, imbricated design on both sides, beaded outer edges; inside are 2 daguerreotypes of unidentified man and woman.
Object Number:
Z.2260
Gallery Label:
The daguerreotypes in this locket pendant may represent members of the Derby family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34816
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stick pins (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 8.3 x 7 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold stick pins joined with a chain between them; the larger is in the form of a scepter with a round finial and hexagonal band around the center, 4 sided pin twisted at the center; the smaller has a round top, with 4 sided pin twisted at the center.
Object Number:
INV.786b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1859
Medium:
Gold, hair, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 1 x 4.1 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Gold mourning brooch with stick pin; pin has beveled glass oculus with brown and white hair worked in a Turk's knot beneath, in gold frame in the form of a buckled belt decorated with black enamel diamonds, hinged pin and hook on reverse, with inscription; chain on hinge side of reverse suspending stick pin with round ball on top, 4-sided pin twisted in spirals at the center.
Object Number:
INV.786a
Marks:
engraved: reverse of brooch: "Mrs Ann I (?) Bromfield / Died Jan 20th 1828. Aged 78. / John Bromfield born / April 11th 1779 Died / Dec 9th 1849 / Mrs Ann Tracy / died Sept 10 1856 / AE 79"
Gallery Label:
This mourning brooch with stick pin commemorates Mrs. Ann Bromfield (1750-1828), John Bromfield (1779-1849), and Mrs. Ann Tracy (1777-1856). The Bromfield family was related to the sculptor John Rogers through his uncle, Henry Bromfield Rogers (1802-1887), son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bromfield) Rogers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1859
eMuseum Object ID:
34814
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklaces (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Coral, metal, string
Dimensions:
overall (each, fastened): 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 3.2 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of coral beaded baby's necklaces with metal clasp fasteners; one has 4 strands of beads twisted together, the other has 3 strands of beads twisted together.
Object Number:
INV.12505ab
Gallery Label:
These necklaces were worn by John Henry Cox (1860-1863). 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 babies, and was often given as a christening gift to keep the baby safe and healthy.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
34812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch and earrings set in box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Gold, other metal, coral; cardboard, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (box): 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
overall (brooch): 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 3.8
Description:
Brooch and earrings set in box; hinged pin brooch and wire hook earrings have identical pattern, beaded rings of slightly mounded gold with coral flower at the center, suspending scroll hanger with three pendular fleur de lis designs with small beads of coral at the tip; housed in white cardboard box with green trim around the edges (probably not original), jeweler's label top center of lid, lined with cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.90a-e
Marks:
printed: center of lid, on label: "NAUMAN & STRAUSS / DEALERS IN / WATCHES, JEWELRY & c. / CLINTON, LA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
34798
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1740-1780
Medium:
Silver, paste
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 4.8 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of oval shoe buckles with silver frame set with floral clusters of paste gems, vertical bar secured to reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin
Object Number:
1956.46ab
Gallery Label:
These shoe buckles belonged to David Grim (1737-1826), New York merchant and antiquarian. He was born in Zweibrücken, Bavaria, and moved to New York with his parents while an infant. From 1767-1789 he was proprietor of the Hessian's Coffee House, first on Chapel Street, then on William Street. It was a popular place for German immigrants to congregate. Grim was president of the German Society of the City of New York. After 1789 he became a merchant. He married Mary Barwick in 1781.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
34791
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry fragments (106)
Classification:
Date:
1775-1875
Medium:
Coral, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
overall (in bag): 3/8 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Collection of jewelry fragments, including an 8 stone circular pendant set in metal frame, coral, metal and plastic beads; one metal screw, one seashell.
Object Number:
Z.1712.1-106
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34785
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Amber, metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 7/8 x 2 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of amber and metal earrings (missing ear hooks), fan shaped metal attachment with two holes for ear hook attachments, with a chain on either side suspending teardrop shaped amber stone and fleur de lis.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.13ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34781
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bar pin
Classification:
Date:
1775-1875
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 4.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular gold bar pin (pin attachment missing) with grape leaf garland across obverse, hook on obverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.12
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34779
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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