Glove buttoner
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 14 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold glove buttoner; V-shaped gold wire with hoop terminals; gold chain strung through hoops, attached to gold ball decorated with blue and white enameled flower heads.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary W. Bangs
Object Number:
1943.191
Marks:
stamped: on gold wire: "14"
stamped: on gold wire: "JAIG......."?
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
8778
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Charm
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, metal, photograph
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Ivory charm in the form of a miniature stereoscope; views of "Eagle Cliff Falls," and "Bridal Veil Falls, Havana Glen;" round bail attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of H.W. Nickel
Object Number:
1944.301
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring (wedding band)
Classification:
Date:
1700-1950
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/16 x 5/8 in. ( 0.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Thin gold wedding band.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Object Number:
1948.12
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
8776
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1708
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold wedding/memorial band, inscription on inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mabel Bogardus
Object Number:
1959.97
Marks:
engraved: on inside of ring: "K:111 ob June 20 1708"
stamped: on inside of ring: maker's mark "X" or "XI"
Gallery Label:
The ring was found by the donor's grandmother in the Trinity Church Cemetery ca. 1859.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1708
eMuseum Object ID:
8775
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1770-1820
Medium:
Bloodstone chalcedony, diamonds, gold, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 11/16 x 7/8 in. ( 1.7 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Ring with bloodstone chalcedony intaglio with image of swan and star surrounded by 20 small rose-cut diamonds set in silver; shank is in gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild, 1929
Object Number:
1297
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
8774
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Medium:
Carnelian
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Carnelian ring with rectangular plaque at center front.
Object Number:
INV.12368
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8773
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1650-1800
Medium:
Silver, emerald, diamonds
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver ring set with shield-shaped step-cut emerald and 4 rose-cut diamonds; delicate shank pierced and chased.
Object Number:
INV.12366
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
8772
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
1821-1825
Medium:
Gold, hair, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 2 in. ( 1 x 2.9 x 4.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Circular gold mourning pendant, mourning Maria Fraser and John Fraser, with two locks of hair coiled beneath glass covered oculus, with black enamel around glass, chased rose garland around outer edge, ring finding at the top, inscription on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Catherine R. B. Mackie
Object Number:
INV.11947
Marks:
engraved: reverse: "Maria Fraser / born July 10th, 1811. / died October 15th, 1818 / John Fraser / born June 24th, 1817 / died April 1st, 1821."
Gallery Label:
This mourning pendant contains locks of hair from Maria Fraser (1811-1818) and John Fraser (1817-1821).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
8455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (mourning)
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, jet, pearls, hair, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval gold mourning brooch comprising braided hair inside glass compartment, surrounded by small pearls and faceted jet beads (4 missing, 16 remaining); pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Catherine R.B. Mackie
Object Number:
INV.11946
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1827
Medium:
Gold, hair, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mourning brooch in gold; rectangular glass compartment containing braided brown hair; frame enameled in black with gold enamel scalloped and foliate design; foliate cast design around hair compartment; reverse inscribed with name and date of death of subject; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Catherine R.B. Mackie
Object Number:
INV.11944
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "Thos. Ralfe, / ob 22 May 1827 / ae 4 Ys & 2 Ms"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1827
eMuseum Object ID:
8453
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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