Razor in case in box: initials T.E.B.
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Steel, ivory, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
case: 6 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 3.2 cm )
razor (folded): 6 1/8 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 15.6 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Folding tempered steel razor; ivory handle with monogram "TEB" inscribed on metal plate; in brown paiper mâché case with molded design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katherine W. Bohr
Object Number:
INV.11726
Marks:
inscribed: on metal plate attached to handle: "TEB"
stamped: on blade: "R. WATIF" and "PATENT TEMPERED STEEL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39365
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tooth brush: Margaret A. Babcock
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Steel, ivory, wood, bristle
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 x 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 12.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Small brush with bristles mounted in wooden base, with steel casing inscribed on reverse and ivory handle.
Object Number:
INV.11735
Marks:
inscribed: in cursive on reverse: "Margaret A. Babcock"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder puff and powder in container
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900-1930
Medium:
Wood, feather, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 in. ( 6.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical wooden powder box with slightly domed, fitted cover; scene of large house printed in black on cover and two scenes with monuments on sides; powder puff inside is made of down and leather, and has an ivory handle.
Object Number:
INV.11729
Marks:
printed: in black on cover: "ABBOTSFORD"; "MADE OF WOOD/GROWN [italics]/ ON THE LANDS OF ABBOTSFORD"
printed: in black under scenes on sides: "BURN'S MONUMENT", "SIR WALTER SLOTT'S/MONUMENT/EDINBOROUGH"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
39359
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1 1/4 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver spectacles with circular lenses connected by "C" bridge; double-hinged (Ayscough type) temples terminating in elongated loops. No mark.
Object Number:
Z.1694
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
39355
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Paper packet with ivory pins and quartz crystal
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1840-1860
Medium:
Ivory, quartz
Dimensions:
Part (crystal): 8 1/2 x 1/2 in. (21.6 x 1.3 cm)
Part (pin 2): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Part (Pin 1): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Description:
Paper packet with small, dumbbell shaped pin; pin with turned head and flat lower section pierced with two holes, and quartz crystal.
Object Number:
INV.1163
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
39095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume bottle and stopper
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Small, octagonal, cut glass perfume bottle with stopper with disk-shaped head; bottle banded around middle with incised, gold painted vine.
Object Number:
INV.1161ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39093
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hanging device
Classification:
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 41.9 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Hanging device made of black plastic; hook is attached to a 12-inch chain of oval links which in turn is attached to a triangular panel consisting of three linked sections with flap screwed to back; top section has female mask in high relief.
Object Number:
INV.11741[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
39092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Leather, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 x 1/2 in. ( 7 x 10.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
White leather souvenir card case with hand-drawn pansies on the lower left corner, and sterling silver reinforcement around the lower right corner having scroll design, when open, there is a leather card compartment on the upper side, and a leather pocket opposite with souvenir inscription and a photo insert.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas O. Mabbott
Object Number:
1949.244.2
Marks:
handwritten: inside on lower compartment: "BROADWAY / THEATRE / A. A. McCormick, Mgr. / Souvenir 100th Performance / DE WOLF HOPPER / in / EL CAPITAN / July 21st 1896"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
39055
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 26 x 26 cm )
Description:
Blue leather envelope purse with a flap across the top with no closing device, the sides are accordioned; the inside has four compartments.
Object Number:
149c[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
36733
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box with fitted cover
Classification:
Date:
1800-1812
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 4.4 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Heart-shaped wooden box with fitted cover.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Seal
Object Number:
INV.7665ab
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this heart-shaped box belonged to Julia Ann Curtis who was the donor's great grandmother. Ms. Curtis (who later became Mrs. Hugh Joseph Murray) received it from a woman while on her journey down the Hudson River to N.Y. from Newtown, Connecticut. The woman on the ship told Ms. Curtis that whenever she felt an inclination to do evil to look at the box and think of the woman who gave it to her.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1812
eMuseum Object ID:
36598
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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