Bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 6.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
silver figural bracelet with herringbone weave coil band terminating at rams' heads.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.34
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold plate jewelry fragment in the form of a heart, with 3 empty settings for gems on one side, interwoven rosevine on opposite side; no finding or visible remnants of finding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.52
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 30 1/4 x 3 in. ( 0.6 x 76.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Dark brown hairwork slide necklace with gold fittings; hair is woven into a thin cord; V-shaped fitting with swivel catch bail; 3 cylindrical beads along the length.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12691.70
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
3701
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirt stud
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Chalcedony, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Sard onyx cameo shirt stud in metal frame with shank on reverse; cameo depicts an upright ship's anchor with a plumed hat resting on top, framed with twisted rope design.
Object Number:
Z.2161
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pendant
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Silver cross pendant, finding at top.
Object Number:
Z.2160
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2751
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar buttons
Classification:
Date:
1884-1920
Medium:
Gold plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold-plated circular one-piece collar buttons with circular shank on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.2163ab
Marks:
stamped: reverse of shank: "KREMENTZ / PLATE"
Gallery Label:
These collar buttons were made in Newark, New Jersey by Krementz & Company, which was founded in 1866 by George Krementz. Krementz invented new articles and the machinery with which to produce them, including the one-piece collar button in 1884.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
2749
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony, glass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 x 1 1/8 in. ( 0.3 x 2.5 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Gold starburst jewelry fragment with glass covered oculus at center, with black onyx stones radiating outward.
Object Number:
Z.2162
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wrist watch
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Silver, glass, enamel; leather.
Dimensions:
Part (watch): 1 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (4.1 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Part (band): 9 3/4 x 2 x 1/16 in. (24.8 x 5.1 x 0.2 cm)
Description:
Silver watch with floral band on white enamel dial face; black roman numeral hours and minute markings; hour and minute hands; winding knob and stirrup bow; leather wrist band has pocket to hold watch; metal buckle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12394
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
2244
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1851-1876
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall (brooch): 1 x 5/8 in. (2.5 x 1.6 cm)
each (earing): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Case: 3 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 5
Description:
Enameled metal demi-parure (earrings and brooch), each in the form of a leaf; blue, green, orange enamel with incised lines; gold ear wires and pin attachment (pin is loose); black leather fitted case lined in ivory satin and light blue velvet; maker's mark printed under case lid; push-button clasp closure.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number:
INV.12546a-d
Gallery Label:
According to "American Jewelry Manufacturers," Ball, Black & Co. was the successor to Ball, Tompkins & Black in 1851, and was in turn succeeded by Black Starr & Frost in 1876. This demi-parure (jewelry suite) was among jewelry items from the Livingston family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
1639
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clasp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Cut steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.9 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Vertical oval cut-steel clasp with rosette at the center surrounded with paterae; perforation along the sides.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1920.16
Gallery Label:
This clasp is part of a parure (jewelry suite) which was worn to the ball in honor of La Fayette at Castle Garden, September 14, 1824.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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