Collar button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular metal collar button with circular shank on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2168
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
4336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Circular gold one-piece collar button with "EEG" engraved on obverse, circular shank on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2167
Marks:
engraved: center obverse: "EEG"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
4335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Metal, garnets
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Hinged bangle bracelet of rose-cut garnets set in metal; 4 garnets missing; push-button clasp; bales for safety chain (chain missing).
Object Number:
Z.2043
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
4266
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tie pin in case
Classification:
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Gold, seed pearls, diamonds, enamel; chamois, satin, metal
Dimensions:
overall (case): 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 3.2 x 9.8 cm )
overall (pin): 1/4 x 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.3 x 8
Description:
Gold tie pin in the form of a sword, in case; hilt end of pin has a diamond on left quillon, seed pearls in boteh shape covering handle, handle has light blue enamel in spiral patters, diamond pommel; brown chamois covered case, lid hinged at the back, metal clasp fastener front center, inside lined with white satin.
Object Number:
INV.1282ab
Marks:
stamped: inside lid: "MARCUS & CO. / JEWELLERS / BROADWAY COR. 17TH ST. / NEW YORK."
Gallery Label:
A note with this tie pin says it was worn in the 1890s by Private Charles E. Miller of Company D, 7th Regiment, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4262
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1 x 3.8 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Gold vertical rectangular (stock?) buckle with rounded corners, 4-button face plate on obverse, central vertical chape with one tongue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.33
Marks:
stamped: center of face plate: "L & V V"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
4221
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracelets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1890
Medium:
Gold, enamel, pearls
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 1.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
A pair of hinged bangle bracelets; black enamel on gold with gold foliate design decorating set seed pearls on center front;1 pearl missing on 1 bracelet; floral and scroll motifs in gold at hinges; safety chain; push-button closure.
Object Number:
Z.2042ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
4213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earrings
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold wire hook loop earrings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.32ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
4169
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeve buttons
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Ivory, paint, glue
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 1 in. ( 1.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of ivory sleeve buttons with painted landscapes (one has "Chillon;" the other, "Chapelle de Tel"); with shanks and studs on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.31ab
Marks:
printed: label, reverse of one: "Chillon."
printed: label, reverse of opposite: "Chapelle de Tell."
Gallery Label:
These sleeve buttons came from a jewelry box from Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
4166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Malachite, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Variagated green malachite cross pendant with gold ring finding at the top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.3
Gallery Label:
This pendant came from the jewelry box of Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Charms (3)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (INV.12673.16a): 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/4 in. (1 x 1 x 1.9 cm)
Overall (INV.12673.16b): 3/8 x 3/8 x 5/8 in. (1 x 1 x 1.6
Description:
Set of 3 wooden charms with metal findings, in the form of military equipment, including knapsack (a), monocular (b), and drum (c).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number:
INV.12673.16a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
4031
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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