Blade sharpening strap
Classification:
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Leather, textile, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 39.7 x 6.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Razor-strop consisting of a leather strap stitched at either end to a textile strap backing; with two black painted metal handles, one with a small ring that swivels.
Object Number:
INV.7742
Marks:
stamped: on one end of leather strap: "50" inside a wreath
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
12592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tree limb w/metal band
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 3/4 x 6 x 4 1/4 in. ( 101 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Tree limb with ferrule at base, painted brown and inscribed "PRESIDENT" in paint on one side.
Object Number:
INV.8951
Marks:
painted: on side: "PRESIDENT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12348
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ornament
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted pinecone-shaped ornament with an iron hook at the center top; three flat metal tabs with nails on edges of top.
Object Number:
INV.6520
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12283
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan w/ tassel; floral relief carving
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Ivory, silk
Dimensions:
closed: 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 21.6 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Ivory brisé fan with square-tipped guards and sticks, the front guard with dense floral decoration carved in high relief; plain sticks joined by ivory-colored silk ribbon; ivory handle with gold silk tassel on beige cord and beige braided closure.
Object Number:
INV.13839
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Carved screw top
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 6.7 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Carved ivory ferrule from a parasol; hollow base with threaded walls for screw attachment.
Object Number:
INV.8535
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
12218
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1836-1838
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver spectacles with oval lenses and "C" bridge; adjustable temples with pin-slider mechanism; elongated oval loops at ends of temples. Maker's mark stamped on inside of right temple.
Object Number:
Z.1678
Marks:
hallmark: on inside of right temple: "W & L. COLLINS/N.YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
12215
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
largest: 10 x 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Ivory handle and tip from a parasol, both carved to resemble three branches twisted together; in rectangular cardboard box with handwritten inscriptions on lid.
Object Number:
INV.9895ab
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on lid of box: ". . . / ivory / & handle & tip of - / parasol / May 1913" and "Miss Fanny Norris -- / dg of J Norris of / Phila & Stevens"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
11956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wig: white curly hair, netted lining
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Hair, net, cloth tape
Dimensions:
Overall (flat): 13 x 8 x 1 3/4 in. (33 x 20.3 x 4.4 cm)
Description:
Man's wig with curly white and light gray hair of short, generally even length; net foundation reinforced with twill tape.
Object Number:
INV.12174
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11851
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse w/fabric swatch inside
Classification:
Date:
1725-1775
Medium:
Wool, linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7 in. ( 10.8 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Horizonal rectangular pocketbook in multicolored woolen flame stitch on linen ground, green linen lining and fabric tape edging; top flap is curved and has a tassel attached at the center, inside has three compartments with accordioned sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Jane Austin
Object Number:
1950.139
Gallery Label:
The pocketbook belonged to Rebecca Austin.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
11030
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1830-1890
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 9 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 11.7 x 23.2 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Wood box with hinged lid, dovetailed corners, with inlaid decoration (in wood) on lid consisting of four diamonds and five-pointed star; additional inlaid decoration on sides consisting of fan and hearts; unfinished interior; brass lock.
Object Number:
INV.7326
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
10867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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