Purse
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1787
Medium:
Leather, paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 6 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 16.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Leather purse (pocketbook) with flap at the top with metal arabesque shaped clasp fastener; when opened, there are two compartments lined with marbled paper, one of which has a flap across the opening.
Object Number:
INV.11331
Marks:
handwritten: across inside flap: "Gerard Rutgers. Bo.t of Berry & Rodgers / 19th June -- 1787 --"
Gallery Label:
This was the pocketbook of Gerard Rutgers, and is dated June 19th, 1787.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1787
eMuseum Object ID:
8174
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wallet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 11.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Maroon leather wallet with tooled imbricated pattern, inside is lined with blue moiré and has one pocket on one side, two pockets on the other side, one with a top flap closure.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.27
Marks:
stamped: inside, on flap of pocket: "J. M."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glove stretcher
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Ivory, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 24.4 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Ivory glove stretcher with two prongs hinged at the center; the centers of both sides have outdoor scenes carved in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Alice Temple Parkin
Object Number:
1946.79
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
8172
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of child's gloves
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1879
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
overall a: 7 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 19.7 x 6.7 cm )
overall b: 8 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 20.6 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
White chamois child's gloves, each glove with four alabaster buttons aligned vertically at each wrist.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Object Number:
1937.283ab
Marks:
printed: inside top of b: "BEST & Co / New York"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1879
eMuseum Object ID:
8169
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Folding case w/strap
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 6 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 30.5 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Brown leather tool case which folds in thirds and closes with a leather strap which wraps around the middle and buckles like a belt; when opened, two flaps unfold to expose a vertical row of variously sized and shaped loops meant to hold tools.
Object Number:
INV.12154
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: woman and cherub
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, gilding, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 14 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 35.6 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved, black painted wooden guards with gilding, one with painted miniature bust of a woman set behind cut-out circle; shaped sticks, some with gilded floral decoration; black silk chiffon leaf with standing female figure painted at center and a cherub and foliage painted on either side; metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Modry
Object Number:
INV.8631
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "GIFT OF / MRS. A. / MODRY / 1947"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: white ostrich feather
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Feathers, plastic, ribbon
Dimensions:
closed: 18 1/2 x 8 x 3 in. ( 47 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
White ostrich feather fan with translucent amber-colored plastic guards, sticks, and handle, the guards with scattered nubs; sticks joined by orange silk ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.8734
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: plain black
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 14 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 36.5 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Fan with shaped and carved black painted wooden guards and sticks (the latter also pierced), black silk chiffon leaf, and metal handle.
Object Number:
INV.8632
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8161
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: owl design
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, linen, metal, metal sequins, paint
Dimensions:
closed: 7 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with wooden guards and pierced wooden sticks, the latter with metal inlay; sheer black linen(?) leaf with painted owl with outstretched wings and applied metal sequins scattered over surface; metal handle.
Object Number:
INV.8639
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
8160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: ostrich feather (natural color)
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Feathers, wood (possibly ebony), metal
Dimensions:
closed: 15 x 6 1/2 x 2 in. ( 38.1 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brown and white ostrich feather fan with black (painted?) wooden sticks and metal handle.
Object Number:
INV.8736
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




