Purse: fur covered
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Fur, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 7/8 x 7 3/8 in. ( 35.2 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
Beaver fur purse (evening bag) with flat top and bottom, accordioned sides, single chain strap, decorative metal snap fastener, two compartments inside separated by a two-sided divider which is clasped and when opened is itself a compartment.
Object Number:
INV.11322
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7671
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: drawstring w/ribbons
Classification:
Date:
1840-1890
Medium:
Cotton, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Elongated hexagonal ocher cotton crocheted purse (reticule) with drawstring closure, fringe trim on all sides, three rows of same colored silk ribbon running from edge to edge near bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11327
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
7670
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: belonged to Mary Woods
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Brown leather purse with metal framed snap fastener, letaher strap with a square knot tied at the center, there is a pouch on one side with a plain metal medallion at the center and two metal clasp closures.
Object Number:
INV.11413
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7669
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: beaded, royal blue
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Blue crocheted cotton purse (coin purse) with metal beadwork, slightly curved, studded snap fastener, curved bottom with beadwork tassel, beadwork design is of floral motif resembling stemmed rosebuds with a leaf on each side, flame pattern around bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11308
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7668
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: beaded w/drawstring, black
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 8 in. ( 24.4 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Black silk purse (evening bag) with black silk lining, drawstring of black silk cording, straight edge top and curved bottom corners with metallic spangle and beadwork design on one side only; floral design against spangle-studded background, floral motif around all sides, all edges trimmed with silk cording, pocket inside.
Object Number:
INV.11319
Marks:
embroidered: inside on pocket, on machine-made tag: "A la Pensée / 5. FAUB. ST HONORE PARIS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7667
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: beaded floral, drawstring
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Beadwork purse (reticule) with narrowly tapering bottom, of various colors glass beads on ocher cotton ground, green cotton crochet and bead design around top; encircled with horizontal floral motif, bordered above, with leaf pattern at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11340
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7666
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse w/ring: beaded
Classification:
Date:
1830-1875
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 6 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 15.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Beige velvet metal beadwork purse (chatelaine) on silk ground with beige silk lining, straight edge across opening, top quarter of sides are vertical, then flare out to sharp bottom corners, bottom is curved between corners, a beaded velvet loop is attached to one side near the top and threads a chatelain ring; various circles and figure-eight designs fill four dome-shaped sections, one on each side and two at the bottom, connected with straight lines and chevrons between each, beadwork edging on all sides, spiral beadwork on side loop.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frank H. Griffing
Object Number:
INV.11402
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
7664
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle in 2 parts: initials A.O.
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
overall (assembled): 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silver clasp fastener in two parts, in the form of a sunflower with hook and eye closure; petals radiate from oval center with monogram initial on each half, "A" and "O".
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Ella Juliette Sherwood
Object Number:
1936.593ab
Marks:
engraved: center of assembled buckle: "AO"
Gallery Label:
This buckle belonged to Abigail Ogden (1765-1820) of Elizabeth, New Jersey, who married Ezekiel Ogden, Jr. (1765-1822) in 1787. It was donated by her great granddaughter.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
7655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle
Classification:
Date:
1869
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Gold rectangular buckle with hinged chape and tongue.
Object Number:
INV.1293
Marks:
stamped: obverse, frame: "G. & C."
stamped: obverse, chape: "SOLIDE"
stamped: reverse, frame: "1869"
stamped: reverse, chape: "PARIS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1869
eMuseum Object ID:
7654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1830-1890
Medium:
Wood, paper, lacquer
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 11 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 29.2 x 24.4 cm )
Description:
Lacquered box with lid and sides decorated with scenes of flowering trees and birds in gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Misses Eliza R. and Mary M. Greenwood
Object Number:
1942.658
Marks:
written: in blue ink on sticker on bottom: "From Greenwood Family"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
7651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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