Earrings
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold oval loop earrings with hinged wire hook; front has a plain half-sphere decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.21ab
Gallery Label:
These earrings belonged to Mrs. Jonathon Dayton Williamson (née Sally Shute).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34603
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Hair, metal
Dimensions:
overall (as worn): 5/8 x 3 x 1 in. ( 1.6 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Dark brown mourning bracelet, made of plaited hair with a metal clasp fastener; the design resembles a chain running the length of the braclet, with two narrow rows of plaiting along each outer edge; the clasp is medallion-shaped at the center with arabesque-shaped side pieces, all worked in acanthus leaf design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Lathrop Hunter
Object Number:
1933.137c
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:
34596
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Ebony
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular ebony ring with plain band.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss K. A. Schlund
Object Number:
1947.239c
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this is one of rings given to nurse Caroline Cox by Union soldiers convalescing during the Civil War. A note with the ring identifies Anthony Gaines, and says he was "most likely killed in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
34583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry fragment
Classification:
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Carved bone jewelry fragment in the form of a heart with a cross at the center; reverse has two findings at top and bottom with hollow centers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss K. A. Schlund
Object Number:
1947.239d
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this piece of jewelry was given to nurse Caroline Cox, made by Union soldiers convalescing during the Civil War. A note with the object identifies "Hoffman" as the maker.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
34580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Copper, gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 2 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of copper earrings with gold overlay suspended from bent wire fittings with catch-hooks for security; horseshoe shaped with three round beads suspended at the center, decorated in relief at center bottom with roses flanked by leaf garlands; lozenge shaped spangles around the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.35a.1,2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34575
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Plain gold band which has been cut through vertically at one point.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.36e
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this ring is a wedding band and may have belonged to Laura Augusta Newman Dayton.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring guard
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold ring guard with uniform vertical incisions around the outer edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.36d
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this guard was part of a wedding band set belonging to Laura Augusta Newman Dayton.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Paste, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 39.4 x 1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Chain necklace with 15 circular, faceted paste stones across the center, with bezels joined with links; chain extentions on both sides with retractable circular hook and circular eye.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12517b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34533
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Paste, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 39.4 x 1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Chain necklace with 15 circular, faceted paste stones across the center, with bezels joined with links; chain extentions on both sides with retractable circular hook and circular eye.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12517a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34528
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, jade
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Gold ring with raised bezel, holding jade with image of male (medieval dress) in relief; bearded wheat on either side of the setting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.36c
Marks:
stamped: reverse, beside setting: "B"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this ring was given to the donor's mother to remind her of home.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34506
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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