Earrings and pin set (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1819-1825
Medium:
Gold, other metal, silver, jet, glass, hair
Dimensions:
overall (each earring): 1/2 x 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 x 4.4 cm )
overall (pin): 1/4 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6
Description:
Earrings and pin set of mourning jewelry; earrings are gold plate with hinged wire hook set with 8 polished, faceted jet stones in a flower design, suspending teardrop shaped charm with same shaped oculus showing hair tied in Turk's knot beneath glass, surrounded by 12 polished, faceted jet stones; pin is silver with 8 polished, faceted jet stones surrounding oculus with hair tied in Turk's knot, inscription and hinged pin and hook on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.1a-c
Marks:
engraved: reverse of pin: "I.B.S. / 26 March 1819 / 22 y. 7 m."
Gallery Label:
This set of mourning jewelry commemorated Isabella Schermerhorn (d. 1819).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
31361
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff links
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Set of cuff links (one broken); two oblong sides with spiral grooves joined at the shank with s-shaped hook.
Object Number:
Z.2133ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31211
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
19th Century
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 4.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Metal thimble case with a hole for hanging attachment and footed base. Top cap unscrews as does the acorn shaped thimble compartment. Decorated with small incised geometric marks.
Object Number:
INV.9845ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31054
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel pin
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, rhinestone
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver colored metal lapel pin in an S-curve design; scroll of rhinestones around a single large stone at the top separating into three curving ribbons of rhinestones divided by two lines of round stones; five bands of rectangular rhinestones shoot out from beneath the top curve; clip-on fastener on underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.15[dup]
Gallery Label:
This lapel pin belonged to Ruth Draper. It was worn as a part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
30922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckles (2)
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
each: 2 3/8 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of rectangular metal shoe buckles with rounded corners, two catches each having two teeth; one of the buckles is in two peices.
Object Number:
Z.1470ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
30833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckles
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7.9 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of rectangular sterling silver shoe buckles with a bow-shaped design in the center of each side.
Object Number:
Z.1466ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
30830
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckles
Classification:
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 x 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 7.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of rectangular metal shoe buckles with rounded corners, designed with a single row of beading all around.
Object Number:
Z.1467ab
Marks:
stamped: center on one side of each buckle: "CE / CE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
30822
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckles
Classification:
Date:
1770-1775
Medium:
Gold, silver, topaz or paste
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 4.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Two matching rectangular gold knee buckles with single row of topaz or paste gems set on silver frames.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen Burr Smith and Henrietta Roger Smith
Object Number:
1955.170ab
Gallery Label:
A note with these buckles says that they belonged to Charles Cornwallis, British General in the Revolutionary War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
30820
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckles
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 3.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Set of metal buckles, one side is horseshoe shaped, the other is straight vertical, chape and tongue.
Object Number:
Z.1468ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
30781
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring and cuff button set
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony
Dimensions:
overall (each button): 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
overall (ring): 3/4 x 3/4 x 1 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gold and agate ring and cuff button set; ring has vertical oval setting with plain bezel and band; cuff buttons have circular settings and frames, circular shanks on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Millerd Morgan
Object Number:
1948.18a-c
Gallery Label:
This ring and cuff button set belonged to Dr. Moreau Morris of New York City. According to the accession record, the stones are from Plymouth Rock.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
30528
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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