Comb
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 2 in. ( 16.8 x 17.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell hair comb with nineteen teeth with a plain horizontal band above, which extends to a decorative openwork top, the design is a row of three flowers across the center surrounded by various flowers set in scalloped shaped panels, the outer edge is sawtoothed.
Object Number:
Z.1735
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7903
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket mirror
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
overall: x 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.
Description:
Round advertisement pocket mirror with glass mirror on one side and advertisement on the other side, slogan surrounds graphic of a family singing around a piano.
Object Number:
INV.2759k
Marks:
printed: around outside edges of advertisement side: "Wellington Conover PIANOS CABLE Kingsbury / Inner-Player / Pianos / Bailey's Music Parlors, Factory Distributors / ST. JOHNSBURY, VT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
7901
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lorgnette case
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal snap
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Green cardboard lorgnette (opera glass) case with a gold paper band around the base; flap over top with a metal snap closure; snap has a cross stamped in the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.175.13a[dup]
Gallery Label:
This lorgnette case belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
7897
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles (safety)
Classification:
Date:
1910-1912
Medium:
Leather, glass, textile, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 4 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 12.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Goggles with four "D" lenses set into leather mask with grommets in upper and lower corners; brown textile tape ties.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1941.1058
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
7870
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Gold, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 11.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold spectacles with oval lenses connected by crank bridge; adjustable temples with pin-sliders and elongated loops at ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean C. Redd, 1959
Object Number:
INV.7518
Marks:
stamped: on outside of right temple: "18"
stamped: on inside of left and right temple: "14K"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
7869
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles (folding) in case
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Silver, glass, leather
Dimensions:
Case: 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 14 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/4 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 10.8 x 1.
Description:
Silver wire frame spectacles with quadrangular colorless glass lenses, crank bridge, and temples with loop-to-loop slider and elongated loop at end; in red leather case with flap closure.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary L. and Miss Ellen D. Constant
Object Number:
1943.364ab
Marks:
stamped in gold: on front of case: "A. HENDERSON / 252 MAIN ST. / PO'KEEPSIE / N.Y."
stamped: on outside of left temple near hinge: "11"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
7867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Wood, paint, lace, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 14 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 in. ( 36.8 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Fan with pierced, black painted wooden guards and sticks with metal piqué, black lace leaf, and metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.8[dup]
Gallery Label:
This fan was used by Ruth Draper in the monologue, "At the Court of Philip IV." It was part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
7865
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of shoes
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 13 x 6 in. ( 15.2 x 33 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden clogs with pointed toes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
INV.5451ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7864
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles (folding)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
open: 1 x 5 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 14.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Yellow metal folding lorgnette with octagonal colorless glass lenses (one missing) and pivot bridge; short, straight handle with molded decoration and ring at end.
Object Number:
INV.7710
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
7863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decorative box:inlaid
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Brass, horn, shell, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 1.3 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Oval patch box with brass bottom and hinged horn top with inlaid grape leaf and cluster motif in gold and shell.
Object Number:
1104
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
7862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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