Box for fan: B. Altman
Classification:
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 8 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 3.5 x 21.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular cardboard fan box; cream-colored, with "B. Altman & Co" and store address inscribed on top of lid.
Object Number:
INV.11667
Marks:
stamped: on top of lid: "B. Altman & Co. / FIFTH AVENUE - MADISON AVENUE / THIRTY-FOURTH AND THIRTY-FIFTH STREETS / NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
7590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wallet or book cover
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Wallet or book cover in multicolored silk needlepoint and embroidery on linen ground stitched to linen lining, no pockets, probably unfinished.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen Constant
Object Number:
1949.93
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
7589
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustache comb
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver, tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Mustache comb housed in rectangular stamped silver case with foliate borders; tortoise shell comb pivots outwards.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edgar Nathan, Jr.
Object Number:
INV.11984
Marks:
stamped: on silver case: "STERLING"
written: in pencil on envelope with object: "For Dr. Vail/From Mrs. Edgar Nathan, Jr."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7588
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wallet
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1885
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 10 x 1/8 in. ( 11.4 x 25.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Olive green leather rectangular wallet, when opened, each side has a compartment.
Credit Line:
Gift of George H. Sullivan, 1941
Object Number:
INV.11317
Marks:
printed: inside of each compartment: "FROM THE OFFICE OF / THE BANKER'S MAGAZINE / 251 Broadway, New York."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
7587
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Accordion file
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 10 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 25.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Expandable file with boxed bottom brown leather case which has a flap at the top front with a strap that wraps around the file and slips through a loop on the opposite side for closure, the inside has cardboard compartments with accordioned sides, labelled to organize by the month or alphabetically.
Object Number:
INV.12150
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature monocular with photograph
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Ivory, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Miniature ivory monocular in the shape of a spy glass ("Stanhope"); cylindrical flaring shape; photograph inside of two men (Rev. Dr. Richard Newton and his son, Rev. Dr. R. Heber Newton) visible through small end of monocular. Bail for attaching to cord or chain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Newton Jr. and F. Maurice Newton, 1945
Object Number:
INV.7458
Marks:
pencil inscription: on envelope found with object: "Miniature bone spy glass/showing photograph of Rev. Dr. Richard Newton (1813-1887)/of Philadelphia/and of his son, Rev. Dr. R(ichard) Heber Newton (1840-1914)/Gift of Richard Newton Jr. and F. Maurice Ne
Gallery Label:
Inside this monocular is a photograph of Rev. Dr. Richard Newton (1813-1887) of Philadelphia and his son Rev. Dr. R(ichard) Heber Newton (1840-1914). The object was a gift of the sons of Rev. Dr. R. Heber Newton.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7564
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: tan & white w/carved handle
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Silk, wood, brass
Dimensions:
closed: 20 x 2 in. ( 50.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Parasol with carved wooden mushroom-on-ball ferrule, light brown silk shade with ivory silk lining, collapsible wooden shaft with sliding brass collar, and carved wooden handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1945.80d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7553
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: rose carved handle & lace
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Silk, lace, ivory, gold
Dimensions:
closed: 13 3/4 x 4 in. ( 34.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Parasol with rose-carved ivory ferrule, beige lace over biege silk shade, collapsible ivory shaft with sliding gold collar, and rose-carved ivory handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emily B. Warren, 1959
Object Number:
INV.8213
Marks:
engraved: beneath shade, on gold band adjoining spokes: "VERDIER"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7552
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: peach lace w/bamboo motif handle
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Silk, lace, wood, horn, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 36 x 5 1/2 in. ( 91.4 x 14 cm )
Description:
Parasol with beige floral lace over cream silk shade, wooden shaft, handle carved to resemble bamboo, and roughly textured ball-shaped pommel.
Object Number:
INV.8411
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: green & pink plaid w/ carved handle
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850s
Medium:
Silk, ivory, whalebone, wood, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 17 3/4 x 3 in. ( 45.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Parasol with carved ivory ferrule; turquoise silk shade with pink, blue, and beige plaid borders, and whalebone ribs with ivory points; collapsible wooden shaft with sliding metal (silver?) collar; narrow, rounded ivory handle with relief carving.
Object Number:
INV.8407
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
7548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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