Locket (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Wood, glass, hair, gold, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Circular hinged locket (mourning) with gold formeé cross inlay on one side, circular brass inlay on opposite side, round fixture at the top with circular brass bail; when opened, one side has short strands of hair set free-form beneath glass, opposite side has hairwork in the form of a monogram "HDT" at the center, surrounded with shafts of bearded wheat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen M. Turner, 1918
Object Number:
INV.12509a
Marks:
hairwork: inside locket, center of one side: "HDT"
Gallery Label:
According to a note found with this piece of mourning jewelry, it belonged to Mary H. Davidson of Louisville, Kentucky. The hair inside the locket came from Mary's sister, Helen M. Davidson Turner, in commemoration of her death near the end of the Civil War. The Davidson sisters, who also included Julia, were the granddaughters of John Pintard.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
34713
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Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Hair, gold, rhinestone
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown woven hair bracelet with metal clasp fastener and safety chain; the band consists of four strands, the central two are worked in a spiraling Jacob's ladder, the outer two consist of loops of hair woven together down the center; the clasp fittings are fan shaped with floral design, the clasp is medallion shaped and has a faceted yellow rhinestone at the center; inscription on reverse of clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Richard H. Reeve, 1960
Object Number:
INV.12511b
Marks:
engraved: center, reverse of clasp: "E.A.V.B. / from her Sister."
Gallery Label:
This remembrance bracelet was given to Emily Augusta Van Beuren by her sister, Josephine Frederica. The hair may have come from Josephine, although hair jewelry could be purchased commercially in the nineteenth century. These sisters were connected with the Van Beuren House, formerly on West 14th Street in New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34707
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Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1858
Medium:
Metal, chalcedony, malechite, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Band bracelet with chalcedony and malachite flower inlayed on enamel, set in bezel; engraved elongated arabesques with garden carpet design flank each side of the inlay; the band is adjustable with three key hole shaped perforations at one end and a head which slides into the perforations at the opposite end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1936.792
Marks:
engraved: reverse of inlay: "ABC / Jan. 1, 1858"
Gallery Label:
This bracelet belonged to Angeline Burr Corse, daughter of Israel Corse Jr. (1819-1885) and Catharine Ketchum Corse, his second wife. Angeline was the donor's mother in law.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
34706
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Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Coral, gold; leather, satin, velvet
Dimensions:
each (earing): 1 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (3.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Overall (brooch): 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 2.9
Description:
Coral demi parure (brooch and pair of earrings) in fitted case; brooch of carved beads in the form of fruit or berries and thin "leaves"; detachable drop element of similar design; gold pin attachment in the form of a branch support the brooch and acts as clasp; pendant earrings of similar design, with detachable berry and leaf elements (can be worn as 1 fruit/berry or with dangling element; gold ear wires; purple leather hinged fitted case lined with ivory satin and light blue velvet;push-button clasp closure; case damaged.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel M. Smith
Object Number:
1940.106a-d
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, this demi-parure belonged to Mrs. Sheldon Smith.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
34705
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Bracelet (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, hair
Dimensions:
overall (including safety chain): 4 3/4 x 2 x 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 5.1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Woven hairwork mourning bracelet with gold hardware; consisting of 5 woven hair beads inside open shell of spiralling gold strands, linked together with chain links; gold clasp fastener with safety chain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1936.793
Gallery Label:
This braclet contains the hair of Israel Corse, Jr. (1819-1885), the youngest son of Israel Corse, Sr. and Abigail Cornell Corse. He followed his father in the tanning business, forming the firm Corse and Thompson in 1853 located at 89 Gold Street. He married Catharine Ketchum in 1846. He died at his summer home in Sayville, Long Island in 1885.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34704
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Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Hair, metal, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 6.4 x 6 cm )
Description:
Brown hairwork bracelet with metal clasp fastener and safety clip at the center; Jacob's ladder design runs the length of the bracelet with spirals along both edges; the clasp is arabesque shaped with glass set in a bezel with woven hair beneath the glass, clasp is flanked on both sides by oval end fittings, the obverse is worked in reverse inlay with enamel in a foliate design; there is an inscription on the reverse of the clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel M. Smith
Object Number:
1940.107
Marks:
engraved: reverse of clasp: "Adela"
Gallery Label:
This bracelet is made from the hair of the two eldest daughters of the Commodore and Mrs. Henry Eagle, U.S.N.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34703
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Seal
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Chalcedony
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 3.2 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Carnelian watch chain seal set in gold bezel with 8 joints which extend to and join at the bail attachment; seal depicts a man's wide brimmed plumed hat and caduceus in front of a column ruin, with monogram "CHDL" off to the side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1941.693d
Marks:
carved: one side of seal: "CHDL"
Gallery Label:
This watch chain seal is part of a watch chain set (1941.693a-c) which belonged to Baron Charles Henri de Luze of Morges, Switzerland. He was the father of Louis Phillipe de Luze, the First Consul to the United States from Switzerland.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
34686
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Ring
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Child's adjustable charm ring with an elephant charm at the front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.10
Gallery Label:
This ring belonged to Isabella Schermerhorn (d. 1819), who wore it when she was 4 years old.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
34685
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Ring in box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Gold, pearls, paper
Dimensions:
Overall (a, ring): 7/8 × 3/4 in. (2.2 × 1.9 cm)
Overall (b, box lid): 3/8 in. × 2 5/16 in. (1 × 5.9 cm)
Overall (c
Description:
Gold ring of Ogden-Schuyler (possibly owned by Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Schuyler Ogden b. 1815) family set with 4 white pearls and 16 (ring designed for 18) smaller gray pearls; shoulders split into 2 bands chased with foliate designs; round green 2 piece box labeled "F. Marquand..." (possible makers); box has white trim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille deLuze Foley
Object Number:
1941.673a-c
Marks:
printed: on box lid: "F. MARQUAND / Successor to F. Barton & Co. / 166 Broad Way / New York / GOLD & SILVER WATCHES JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS & / Gold and Pearl Jewelry, Manufactured to order at the Shortest Notice. / Cash Paid for Precious Stones, Pearls,
Gallery Label:
The box that accompanies this ring likely comes from its maker. According to "American Jewelry Manufacturers," F. Marquand is linked with Black, Starr & Frost; as the box itself states, the F. Marquand company is the successor to F. Barton & Co.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
34681
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Brooches in box (2)
Classification:
Date:
(b) ca. 1864; (a) 1800-1850
Medium:
Gold, hair, cardboard, cotton, glass
Dimensions:
brooch a): 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.; brooch b): 1 1/2 x 5/8 in.; box (c): 3 1/2 x 2 x 7/8 in.
Description:
2 gold mourning/memorial brooches in box; brooch a) comprises central oval plaque with crystal compartment containing braided hair, surrounded by 6 smaller ovals similarly constructed; smaller ovals connected by stylized "C" motif; inscriptions on reverse of each compartment; pin attachment; brooch b) comprises oval glass-covered gold compartment containing hair of 2 persons; inscription on reverse; pin attachment; c) is box of 2 pieces of white cardboard with green rim; pink cotton interior; notes attached.
Object Number:
INV.971a-d
Marks:
handwritten: in pencil, on lid of box: "Belonged / to H. F. R.'s / granddaughter / Mary Francis / of Boston"
engraved: reverse of pin, one name per setting: "Father / Charles / Isa / David / Mary / Joseph / Kate"
Gallery Label:
These mourning brooches belonged to Harriet Moore Francis (Mrs. John Rogers, 1841-1927), wife of the famous sculptor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
34674
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