Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
overall (as found): 1 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 5 in. ( 3.8 x 29.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Hairwork necklace with gold fittings; hair is braided into a thin cord with gold clasp fastener at the ends, with 2 gold cylindrical beads on the length.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.67
Gallery Label:
This necklace was among the items found in a jewelry box which belonged to Adelaide Livingston (1852-1909).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1930-1940; 1885-1900
Medium:
Gold, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 6 x 9.5 x 14 cm )
Description:
Metal gas pipe coil link necklace (1930-1940) with gold charm (1883-1900) in the form of a jockey's hat on a "belt" bail, with a picture of a hand beneath oculus on underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.41
Gallery Label:
The theme of hands in jewelry has been evident for centuries, but was very popular during the 1930s to 1940s. This necklace is from a jewelry box which belonged to Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7069
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Bracelet (wrist band) with beadwork on linen ground with gold and brass clasp; brass and gold clover motif with white background from end to end with straight borders across both sides.
Object Number:
INV.12506
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Silver, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Silver pocket watch with glass face and white enamel dial; winding pendant knob and round bow; black roman numeral hours and minute markings; second aperture at VI with arabic numeral seconds.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore, 1941
Object Number:
INV.12397
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
6993
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Gold, other metal, ceramic, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Gold pocket watch with double-cover closed face case, with knob and ring stirrup at the top; front cover is monogrammed "LSG", white ceramic watch face has black enamel arabic numeral hour and minute markings, with separate second time keeper at the bottom center; reverse cover is engraved "1888", and opens to reveal a hunter watch-style interior cover protecting the crystal over the works.
Object Number:
Z.2309.3
Marks:
engraved: center obverse: "LSG"
engraved: center reverse: "1888"
stamped: inside each cover: "CWS / 18 K / 55159"
printed: watch face, above hand pivot: "C W Schumann & Sons / New York"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
6988
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch fob
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Silver, jet, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 4.4 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Silver gilt watch fob with jet seal; bail is in the form of a hollow finial with knop attached to base with arched scroll design with scallop shell at the center, the base is vertically ribbed all around, the bezel is horizontally ribbed; the seal depicts a hand clutching three leaves above a crest with three leaves (same as above); inscription on banner across the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles R. Huntington
Object Number:
1921.12
Marks:
carved: across bottom of seal: "SUB SOLE SUB UMBRA VIRENS"
Gallery Label:
This watch fob belonged to New York author Washington Irving (1783-1859).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
6781
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold, glass, turquoise, rubies
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 1.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Gold pocket watch set with turquoise and rubies (or garnet) on bezel and reverse in foliate design; glass face; gold leaf dial with black roman numeral hours; foliate band about numerals; steel moon hour and minute hands; round pendant knob and bow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major E. Gilbert Schermerhorn
Object Number:
1936.483
Marks:
engraving: on inside of back of casing: "1203"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold, enamel, pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1/4 x 5/16 in. ( 4.1 x 0.6 x 0.8 cm )
Description:
Gold pocket watch with club (shamrock) design on back in pearl inlay; pearl ball inlaid borders around casing; round pendant knob and stirrup bow; white enamel dial with arabic numeral hours; hour and minute hands.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Harison and Mr. William Harison
Object Number:
1941.301
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6345
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watch chain
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 33.3 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gold watch chain with bail at one end, watch-hook at opposite end and watch key; chain has elongated rectangular links; watch key is suspended from two links.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Annie L. Gebhard
Object Number:
1924.43
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
6196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tiara
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Cut steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 18.4 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cut-steel tiara in the form of a floral band, set on a comb.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1920.11
Gallery Label:
This tiara is part of a parure (jewelry suite) which was worn to the ball in honor of La Fayette at Castle Garden, September 14, 1824.
Bibliography:
Olson, Roberta J. M. “A selection of European paintings and objects.” The Magazine Antiques, Vol. 167, no.1, January 2005, p.182-187.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
6124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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