Hair pin: pair of wings
Classification:
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Metal, rhinestone
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 2 x 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 5.1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Wire hairpin, two prongs which are twisted at the centers, the top is decorated with a flower with a long leaf extending out each side, flower and leaves are studded with rhinestones.
Object Number:
INV.11717
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
7513
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Embroidered square: floral q/cross
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silk, linen, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 21.6 x 21 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gold colored floral silk brocade case that opens out like a book, the inside is lined with silk, the back is lined with linen; the cover has a gold thread tape cross at the center, gold floral thread tape trims all four edges.
Object Number:
INV.12102
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 14 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White cotton crocheted purse (reticule), with straight top and curved bottom, a drawstring at the top with a tassle at the end, there is also a tassle at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Sydney H. Carey, Jr.
Object Number:
INV.11539.2
Date Begin:
1860
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
6886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, lace, plastic
Dimensions:
closed: 10 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 25.4 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with shaped and carved ivory guards and sticks, beige lace leaf, and ivory-colored plastic handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number:
1942.226
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6563
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, paint, silk, lace, brass, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 10 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 25.4 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with shaped, gold painted wooden guards and sticks with incised decoration; black silk chiffon leaf with black lace edging and applied metal (gold-colored) sequins scattered over surface; brass handle and rivet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Eugenia Seal
Object Number:
1946.191
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
6559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Wood, lacquer, silk, paint, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 12 x 2 x 1 in. ( 30.5 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with pierced, black-lacquered wooden guards and sticks; pale blue silk leaf with black silk lining, the obverse with painted image of a young woman seated in a marsh-like setting; metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Object Number:
1978.41c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
6552
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Feathers, plastic
Dimensions:
closed: 15 x 6 1/2 x 2 in. ( 38.1 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Ostrich feather fan with ivory-colored plastic guards, sticks, handle, and rivet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. W. Whitehead Gilfillan
Object Number:
1943.255
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6533
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Walking-stick
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1883
Medium:
Wood, silver, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 89.9 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden cane with straight, tapered shaft with silver knob handle inscribed on top, metal ferrule.
Object Number:
INV.8758
Marks:
engraved: on top of handle: "W.H.P./1883"
Gallery Label:
This cane probably belonged to William H. Paine of New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1883
eMuseum Object ID:
6526
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 6 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 15.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brown leather purse (pocketbook) with metal frame on the two long edges only, when unfolded, each side has two compartments, and the top edge becomes a compartment lined with black silk.
Object Number:
INV.776
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
6501
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silver, silk, lace, sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 10 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 25.4 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards inlaid with small, circular pieces of silver, lace leaf with silver sequins, and metal handle with ivory-colored silk tassel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number:
1942.215
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6489
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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