Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Hair, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in. ( 3.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Woven hairwork cross brooch; metal-tipped points chased with foliate designs; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.58
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
9138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar button
Classification:
Date:
1884-1920
Medium:
Gold, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold-plated collar button with large circular shank.
Object Number:
Z.2131
Marks:
stamped: reverse of shank: "KREMENTZ / PLATE"
Gallery Label:
This one-piece collar button was made by Krementz & Company in Newark, New Jersey, a company founded by George Krementz in 1866. He invented new articles and the machinery with which to manufacture them, including these one-piece collar buttons in 1884.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
9136
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earring wires
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/8 x 1/2 x 1 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold earring wires with side hook, finding for detachable jewelry pieces at the lobe; loop and setting only
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.59ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earring
Classification:
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Metal, coral
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Single wire hook earring with metal which is wound into a circle and continues to coil into the center of the circle, securing a small coral arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.96b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
9131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of ovoid gold loop earrings; each earring has accommodation for bail top center; outer edges are beaded and there is horseshoe-shaped black enamel at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of De Witt C. Judson
Object Number:
1938.318ab
Gallery Label:
These earrings belonged to Linda B. Judson, the donor's mother.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
9130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1880-1950
Medium:
Ivory, elastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 1 x 3/16 in. ( 22.9 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm )
Description:
Segmented ivory bracelet; 10 plaques decorated with images of an elephant in different poses; plaques attached by 2 strands of elastic; belt-buckle-type ivory closure also decorated with images of elephants.
Object Number:
INV.12525
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
9128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gold pin with oval openwork design of wreath with a horizontal bow and crossed arrows at the center, gold monogram, A.C.A., inlay in red enamel beneath; pin on reverse is hinged on one side, point slides under half loop.
Object Number:
INV.2514
Marks:
inlayed: bottom obverse: "ACA"
stamped: bottom reverse: "BRAXMAR / N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
9111
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1825-1890
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 1.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Hinged metal bangle bracelet; stylized feather motif engraved on surface; on 1 side, empty quatrefoil motif, on other, empty oval motif, probably meant to be engraved (but empty here); safety chain; push-button clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12522
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
9082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1825-1890
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19 x 1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Hinged bangle gold bracelet; stylized feather motif engraved on surface; metal discolored and torn; push-button clasp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12521
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
9081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Shell, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 3/4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 45.1 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Shell cameo necklace of 20 medallions/cameos on chain depicting classical female figures, linked together at the bezel with gold loops, clasp fastener at the ends.
Object Number:
INV.12518
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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