Roller shade holder
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall (rolled): 26 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 66.7 x 4.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden roller shade with green moiré shade which winds up inside; the roller is primarily cylindrical with a slit across the bottom to release and roll the shade, and a flat back to fit against a wall, the front has wooden and brass inlay in a floral and scroll design with monogram "SC" at the center; floral brass fittings at both ends, one end has a crank handle to wind the shade; moiré fragment and fringe trim fragment, as well as metal rolling rod which has become detatched.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Jean C. Redd, 1959
Object Number:
INV.1250
Marks:
etched: center of brass inlay: "SC"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
33958
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
foot stove (foot warmer) w/tray
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall (dimension 1): 5 7/8 x 9 x 7 3/4 in. (14.9 x 22.9 x 19.7 cm)
Overall (dimension 2): 2 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (
Description:
Metal box with pierced top and sides with circular and diamond motifs within a wooden frame with four turned supports, hinged door, wire bail handle, removable tray inside.
Object Number:
N-67
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
33777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ivory ring
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Ivory ring.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1940
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Forks (4)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1820
Medium:
Steel, bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Eight two -pronged steel forks with irregularly shaped bone handles with metal caps on ends.
Object Number:
1483-1486
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
33574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ivory ring
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Ivory ring painted black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1939
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nutmeg grater
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Turned wood nutmeg grater with three parts; small cup fitted with a punctured metal rasp; knobbed screw on lid; screw on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
INV.7575a-c
Gallery Label:
This nutmeg grater may have belonged to Ann or Martha Brookes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
33196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Forks (2) and knife
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Steel, wood, bone, horn
Dimensions:
Overall (.1, Fork): 6 1/2 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (16.5 × 1.3 × 1 cm)
Overall (.2, Fork): 6 3/4 × 5/8 × 3/8 in. (17.1 ×
Description:
Two forks with two steel tines, one has a rounded bone handle set over steel, the other a brown bone trapezoidal handle with canted edges. Knife has a slightly arched steel blade with a cylindrical wooden handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
Z.1945.1-3
Gallery Label:
This cutlery was purchased at an auction in Cataumet, Cape Cod, MA. At the time they were believed to be from the Revolutionary period.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
33155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Incense burner
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890-1940
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cast bronze incense burner in the shape of an eggplant, with one tiny eggplant attached to either side; dark brown patina and polished surface; cover in the form of an eggplant stem and leaves, pierced with five holes to allow incense to escape.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Roswell Skeel, Jr.
Object Number:
1947.148ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
33024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fork
Classification:
Date:
1750-1790
Medium:
Steel, bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 21.6 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
Table fork with steel tines and ovoid bulb handle attached to a rectangular bone handle with canted edges, painted green.
Credit Line:
Gift of Misses Elizabeth Rutgers Baldwin and Margaret Bayard Baldwin, 9/29/31
Object Number:
1732
Gallery Label:
This fork and matching fork and knife were used by Robert Rutgers (1731-1796).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
33006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fork
Classification:
Date:
1750-1790
Medium:
Steel, bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Salad fork with steel tines and ovoid bulb handle attached to a rectangular bone handle with canted edges, painted green.
Credit Line:
Gift of Misses Elizabeth Rutgers Baldwin and Margaret Bayard Baldwin, 9/29/31
Object Number:
1731
Gallery Label:
This fork and matching fork and knife were used by Robert Rutgers (1731-1796).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
32963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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