Tablet
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Tablet decorated with micro-mosaic of a supine dog; some mosaic missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1939.238
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9292
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Woven hairwork brooch comprising heart circled by ring surmounting 3 dangling pendants of woven hair; heart and ring mounted in gold and decorated with acorn leaf motifs in gold; pin attachment.
Object Number:
INV.12659
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
9291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1760-1820
Medium:
Shell, metal (low-karat gold?)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Oval cameo bust depicting bust of Greco-Roman woman in profile; feather on headdress of figure carved in high relief.
Object Number:
INV.12658
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
9290
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cameo (fragment) in envelope
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 2 in. ( 1 x 4.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Partial oval unmounted shell cameo depicting a male side view bust in Renaissance costume.
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Object Number:
1940.369
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
9289
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cameo (fragment) in envelope
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 3.5 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Shell cameo fragment depicting a kneeling female figure in classical dress.
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Object Number:
1940.370
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
9285
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Gold, hair, pearls, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Oval memorial brooch with glass compartment containing woven hair; gold frame set with seed pearls; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Object Number:
1947.467c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
9282
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch/pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1856
Medium:
Ivory, porcelain, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 5.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Hand painted miniature on porcelain, depicting mother and child, set in oval frame carved in relief in grape bunch and grape vine garland design; hinged metal pin and clasp fastener at center reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Cora McDowell, Mable McDowell Williams, and Maude McDowell Kogle, 1944
Object Number:
INV.12666
Gallery Label:
This brooch belonged to Maria Mitchell (Mrs. Mathew McDowell), who purchased it in France around 1856. Mrs. McDowell lived in Wayne Steuben County, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
9281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mourning brooch
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Gold, ivory, enamel, pearls
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Oval memorial brooch comprising ivory plaque enameled with image of child with dove; framed with seed pearls; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Object Number:
1947.467a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
9280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1907-1946
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 3 1/2 x 1 in. ( 50.8 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Plastic necklace of large oval links and cameo, all resembling tortoise shell; cameo depicts bust of classical figure (Hermes?) in high relief; hook closure of same material.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy Ritterband
Object Number:
1946.156
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
9208
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch and key
Classification:
Date:
1851
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
overall (case): 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 x 11.4 cm )
overall (key): 1 3/8 x 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 1 x 0.
Description:
Gold hunting case 8-day pocket watch with silver key; lightly incised geometric design on casing; round pendant knob and bow; glass face; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and arabic numeral minutes; hour and minute hands; inscription on dial; markings on inside of both front and back of casing. Silver watch key with ovoid loop at the top; ring attached at center of key; cylindrical stem to key.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred M. F. Kiddle, 1965
Object Number:
INV.12418a-c
Marks:
engraved: in dial: "F. Kiddle / New York / Eight Days / Case 1851"
engraved: workings plate: "Fredk Kiddle. New York / Detachd Leven / Chronometer Balance / Improvd Eight Day."
Gallery Label:
This pocket watch's maker, Frederick Kiddle (1822-1872), was born in Bath, England. After emigrating to New York City, he opened his watchmaking office at 3 John Street. His brother, with whom he sailed to New York, was Henry Kiddle, the first superintendant of New York City schools.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
9206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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