Bracelet (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Hair, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 x 1 in. ( 1.9 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brown plaited hair mourning bracelet (.1) with metal clasp fastener and security clip at the center; the overall design is plain plaiting; the clasp has a padlock style lock (.2) which opens and slips through the clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Lathrop Hunter
Object Number:
1933.137a.1,2
Gallery Label:
This bracelet is made from the hair of Sarah Eayers Davis, Phebe Ann Davis, and Matthew Livingston Davis (1783-1850), ancestors of the donor. Matthew Davis was a New York journalist, but is probably best known for his close friendship with Aaron Burr. He was present at the duel when Burr shot Alexander Hamilton; later he published Burr's private papers in two books. For many years Davis was a sachem in the Tammany Society, and was grand sachem from 1814-1815.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34670
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Glass, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 3.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Circular brooch of blue glass ground with micro-mosaic at the center, hinged pin on reverse; scene on obverse depicts ancient ruins, possibly Italian.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.35e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
34646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collector's box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 2 1/8 x 6 x 2 5/8 in. ( 5.4 x 15.2 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden box with lid containing handwritten jewelry collector's notes; 237 2" x 1 1/4" notes on manufactured tags with writing on one side only, 58 larger notes with writing on both sides; jelly label on one corner of lid, inscription in Asian writing on reverse of lid.
Object Number:
INV.13944ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
34640
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace and bracelet set
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal, string
Dimensions:
overall (bracelet, fastened): 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 x 6.7 cm )
overall (necklace, fastened): 3/8 x 2 x
Description:
Child's necklace and bracelet set; both have 11 strands of blue glass beads with metal clasp fasteners; necklace clasp is studded on obverse, bracelet clasp has "MAB" engraved on obverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irene M. and Emily L. Braman, 1947
Object Number:
Z.2179ab
Marks:
engraved: obverse of bracelet clasp: "MAB"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34638
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Hair, metal, glass
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 1/2 x 2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Light brown mourning bracelet with metal clasp fastener and security clip at the center; the design running the length of the bracelet looks like weaving, and is trimmed on both edges with narrow braiding unattached to the center piece; the clasp is rectangular with glass set in a bezel at the center with hair plaited in a Turk's knot; the clasp fastens to metal end bails at the terminus of each end with chain links; the back of the clasp and the security clip have monograms engraved.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Lathrop Hunter
Object Number:
1933.137b
Marks:
engraved: reverse of clasp: "MLD"
engraved: obverse of security clip: "PD"
Gallery Label:
This bracelet is made from the hair of Sarah Eayers Davis, Phebe Ann Davis, and Matthew Livingston Davis (1783-1850), ancestors of the donor. Matthew Davis was a New York journalist, but is probably best known for his close friendship with Aaron Burr. He was present at the duel when Burr shot Alexander Hamilton; later he published Burr's private papers in two books. For many years Davis was a sachem in the Tammany Society, and was grand sachem from 1814-1815.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
1750-1875
Medium:
Onyx, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Black and white onyx cameo pendant with bust of female in Elizabethan dress, set in gold claw-rim bezel; remnant of (broken) bail attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.35d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34618
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar buttons
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Two gold collar buttons with studs on reverse, buttons connected by chain shank, one end secured to the button by a bail, the other by a gold fitting larger than the chain hole; the buttons are designed with enamel inlay of diamond grid strip set at a diagonal across the buttons against an S-shape ground surrounded with scrolls, and a row of diagonal incisions around the outer edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.35b.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar buttons
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Two gold collar buttons with studs on reverse, buttons connected by chain shank, one end secured to the button by a bail, the other by a gold ball larger than the chain hole; the buttons are designed with enamel inlay of two opposing hearts and trifoliate pattern, and a row of diagonal incisions around the outer edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.35b.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34610
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold hoop earrings with hinged wire hook.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.22ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34607
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Charm
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver charm in the form of a barrel-shaped child's educational toy / game, with 4 rotating cylinders side by side, with letters of the alphabet stamped around them, with pincer style finding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34606
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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