Pitcher: Classical revival style
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Mother of pearl scent bottle with metal frame in the form of a classical revival pitcher; two rounded pieces of mother of pearl are joined around the edges with a thin strip of metal; there is a long-lipped spout plugged with a crown shaped stopper attached to the frame with a chain; the handle is thin and formed into an elongated loop; the base of the bottle is in the form of a flower.
Object Number:
INV.11016
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34657
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watchstand / bouquet holder with 2 flasks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1840-1875
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
overall (assembled): 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 5.7 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Watchstand / bouquet holder with two glass flasks; the holder is a collapsible metal tripod stand with decorative neck having a hook at the front to suspend a watch; one flask is milk white, the other is clear with a metal collar having a bent sharp hook at the back.
Object Number:
INV.8738a-e
Marks:
stamped: at front of stand's hook: "1 / 2"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
34623
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lorgnette and pouch
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal, glass, beads; felt
Dimensions:
Closed (without chain): 4 x 1 x 1/2 in. (10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Tortoise shell spring lorgnette with beaded chain; folded lorgnette fits into shaped tortoise shell case; when spring is released, lorgnette with hinged nosepiece folds out; lorgnette has two rectangular lenses which collapse on top of one another; long beadwork chain (not original) with silver-colored beads worked in double strand attached to lorgnette with clasp.
Object Number:
Z.2087ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34432
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bouquet holder
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 9.5 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Bouquet holder with metal cup and mother of pearl stem; the cup is decorated with alternating daisy petals and decorative medallions set between, sitting above sphere shaped base scroll openwork; the stem is baluster shaped tapering down to a small knob end; the cup has a chain suspending a straight metal pin, the stem has a chain at the bottom suspending a metal ring.
Object Number:
Z.2049
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
34408
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Metal buckle frame with tongue (probably a fragment from a fireman's belt).
Object Number:
Z.2047
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34370
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vinaigrette
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Silver vinaigrette with removable domed lid with quilt-block type geometric floral design; perforated dome cover inside; quilt-block type geometric floral design; inscription engraved around the side.
Object Number:
INV.12678ef
Marks:
engraved: around side: "M. T. McWhorter from her sister E. Lawrence."
Gallery Label:
This vinaigrette was a gift to one of the McWhorter women from her sister.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34255
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Smelling bottle with pouch
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Glass, leather, cork, wool, silk
Dimensions:
overall (bottle): 4 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 10.5 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue blown glass smelling bottle (or pungent) with cork stopper, vertical ribs around the sides, shallow neck; with kid leather drawstring pouch with silk fabric tape drawstring.
Credit Line:
Gift of anonymous donor
Object Number:
1947.479a-d
Gallery Label:
This smelling bottle belonged to John Ramage (d. 1794), an Irish miniaturist who emigrated to New York in 1777. The main purpose of smelling bottles, or pungents, was to mask unpleasant odors, and thus they usually held smelling salts. They were first stoppered by corks and eventually by screw caps. The capacity of these bottles ranges from fractions of a dram to a little over an ounce.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
34180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Egg case w/monogram
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Silver egg shaped container with screw on lid, monogram on top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.47ab
Marks:
engraved: on lid: "DP"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34074
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jewelry pouch
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Leather, wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 14 x 8.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Handmade brown leather jewelry pouch, straight across the top, curved corners at the bottom, lined with dark brown wool felt, stitched together with buttonhole stitch; there is a safety pin at the top.
Object Number:
INV.12423
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
34070
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cane tip
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Gold cane tip with inscription on top, sides are decorated with geometric floral and fleur de lis pattern.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Annie L. Gebhard
Object Number:
1924.45
Marks:
engraved: top center: "EHD / from / MHC"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34043
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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