Stock buckle in envelope
Classification:
Date:
1770-1790
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Vertical oval silver stock buckle with x's stamped around the edge; vertical rectangular hinged chape and tongue at the center with a row of four studs at the outer edge. Used by Captain Wm. Parker
Credit Line:
Gift of Edward H. Mabley
Object Number:
1973.24
Gallery Label:
This stock buckle was worn by Captain William Parker during the American Revolution.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
7918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, rhinestone
Dimensions:
each overall: 2 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silver colored metal screw-on earrings (pair); round rhinestone on ear with three small round rhinestones on the hinge; two circles of rhinestones on the dangle and a V-shape covered with rhinestones at the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.18ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
These earrings belonged to Ruth Draper. They were worn as a part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
7894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5/16 x 1 7/16 in. ( 5.1 x 0.8 x 3.7 cm )
Description:
Gold pocket watch with blue inlaid rim on face; white roman numeral hours and minute markings on blue rim; small glass circular face within blue rim; white enamel dial; hour and minute hands; winding cylindrical pendant knob with round bow; cypher on reverse: "IVC"; inscription engraved on movement casing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12411
Marks:
cypher: engraved on reverse of case: "IVC"
retailer's mark: on movement casing: "C.G. Frodsham/ 31 Gracechuech St./ London"
goldsmith's mark: on inside of back casing: "18K" in a rectangle/ "5455"
maker's mark: on movement: "LE COMTE/ GENEVE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
7872
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of earrings
Classification:
Date:
1840-1895
Medium:
Jet, gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pendant earrings comprising gold bow enameled with black and engraved with scrolls, surmounting clustered faceted jet beads with 1 gold-metal bead, all drilled and attached by wire.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.91ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
7843
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Gold pocket watch; side-hinged top with gold bezel (missing glass); white enamel dial with black arabic numeral hours and minute markings; second dial in center marked with days of the month; inscription engraved on back of case.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fanny Ogden
Object Number:
1923.37
Marks:
engraved: on back of case: "John Schuyler/1861/From/Van Renssalaer Schuyler."
Gallery Label:
This watch was worn by Van Rensselaer Schuyler (1773-1847), third son of General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804). It was later used by John Schuyler (1829-1895).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
7832
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stock buckle in envelope
Classification:
Date:
1725-1775
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Vertical rectangular silver stock buckle with rounded corners, vertical rectangular chape and tongue at the center with four studs along the outer edge; obverse is decorated with scrolled acanthus leaves. Used by Philip Livingston.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Jasper T. Jackson
Object Number:
1955.91
Gallery Label:
This stock buckle belonged to Philip Livingston (1716-1778), one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Stock buckles were worn at the neck near the collar.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
7746
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bar pin
Classification:
Date:
1775-1875
Medium:
Turquoise, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 1 x 4.1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cigar shaped gold framed bar pin set with turquoise on obverse, stone inlayed with gold in grape vine garland motif; hinged pin and hook on reverse.
Object Number:
INV.8217
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
7742
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch and case
Classification:
Date:
1801-1842
Medium:
Enamel, brass; tin.
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1/2 in. × 1 7/8 in. (1.3 × 4.8 cm)
Overall (b): 5/16 in. × 1 3/4 in. (0.8 × 4.4 cm)
Overall (c): 1/4
Description:
Pocket watch in cylindrical case; movement and dial have hinge to attach to case; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and arabic numeral minutes; hour and minute hands; second aperture at VI with second markings and hand; inscription below XII;engraving on back of movement. Tin casing to hold movement. Larger tin casing to hold encased movement.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.53a-d
Marks:
engraving: on movement: " 1502 Parkinson & Frodsham/ Change Alley/ London"
label: on dial: "PARKINSON & FRODSHAM/ LONDON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
7735
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt clasp
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Mirror, copper gilt, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Narrow vertical rectangular belt clasp with beveled mirror at the center framed with yellow metal worked in rinceau design; mirror decorated with floral garland; vertical chape hinged to reverse at the bottom, clasps at the top, hinged at the center with 4 tongues.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12448
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
7656
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver commemorative ring issued at the Chicago Columbian Exposition; inscription engraved on face of ring.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Sydney H. Carney, Jr.
Object Number:
1932.113
Marks:
stamped: on ring surface: "RECUERDO DE LA / ESPOSICION DE CHICAGO / 1492-1893 / F + Y / ELANILLO / YSABEL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
7646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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