Penknife
Classification:
Date:
1860-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 1/4 x 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Silver penknife, slightly arched at one end, rounded at opposite end; designed the same on both sides, with a bunch of grapes and grape leaves at rounded end, cartouche at the center, fleur-de-lis at arched end, swirl and scallop border at outer edge; obverse has inscription in cartouche, "I.O.L. / to / H.M.F."; blade has finger groove on obverse, beside a set of 3 hallmarks of a spread eagle, the letters "A / C", and a profile of a male head; blade folds down into hollow of knife.
Object Number:
INV.769f
Marks:
engraved: center of obverse: "I.O.F. / to / H.M.F."
Gallery Label:
This penknife was given to Harriet Moore Francis (1841-1927), wife of the sculptor John Rogers, Jr.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
33528
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pillbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 4.8 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Metal enameled pillbox with a blue base hinged to a white lid decorated with grapes, a pear and foliage; edges trimmed with metal; interior enameled white with a glass mirror in the lid.
Object Number:
Z.1955ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33242
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lazell's Jockey Club Sachet
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Perfumed powder, paper
Dimensions:
each: 3 1/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Four envelope-like paper packets containing perfumed powder; paper packaging with printed lime green ribbon and bow meant to suggest gift wrapping, with inscription, "Lazell's Jockey Club Sachet," superimposed on obverse. See also 2002.1.476, 2002.1.1449
Object Number:
Z.1949a-d
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "Lazell's Jockey Club Sachet"
printed: on reverse: "LAZELL, DALLEY & Co / MANUFACTURING PERFUMERS / NEW YORK"
printed: on tax stamp affixed to obverse of each packet: "1/4 ONE QUARTER CENT 1/4 / UNITED STATES INTER. REVENUE / SERIE
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33237
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hairbrush
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, bristle
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 21.9 x 7 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Oval wood and natural bristle hairbrush with rounded handle.
Object Number:
Z.1956
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33223
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder bag with a pocket watch and key
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Leather, brass, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall (bag): 6 x 7 1/4 x 2 in. (15.2 x 18.4 x 5.1 cm)
Part (watch): 3 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 3/4 in. (8.6 x 7.3 x 1.9 cm)
Par
Description:
Rectangular leather shoulder bag with a compartment in the center and a circular hole to hold and show a pocket watch, flap closure held shut with a leather and metal buckle on the left of the hole, to the right is a pocket to hold the watch key with a flap and brass button closure, leather shoulder strap with brass buckle. Silver colored metal pocket watch with a painted ceramic face and metal hour, minute and second hands, covered with glass; back opens revealing inner workings. Brass and metal key.
Object Number:
INV.145a-c
Marks:
painted: on watch face: "8. Days"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
32991
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature spyglasses (2)
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Brass, glass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Each (closed): 3/4 x 1 in. (1.9 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Two miniature spyglasses, each with eye-piece mounted in telescoping brass tube and object lens in barrel-shaped brass casing with an ornamental band of mother of pearl around the middle; small wire ring in the side of each spyglass for attaching to ribbon or chain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
Z.1833ab
Marks:
handwritten in blue pencil: on envelope found with objects: "Toy Spyglasses"
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag found with objects: "possibly Ann [Krug]? / 2 / SPYGLASSES / Gift of W. S. Poor"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature spyglass in leather bag
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Plastic, glass, metal, leather, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Miniature spyglass with eye-piece mounted in telescoping metal tube and object lens in casing of molded, wood-simulating plastic; in green suede drawstring bag.
Object Number:
Z.1832ab
Marks:
handwritten in blue pencil: on envelope found with object: "Toy Spyglasses"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dressing box:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1812
Medium:
mixed
Dimensions:
Box: 6 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 27.3 x 19 cm )
Part (lower tray): 2 x 6 1/8 x 1/2 in. (5.1 x 15.6 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Metal rectangular dressing box with a trapezoidal escutcheon and square lock plate; painted black with yellow oak leaves and vines painted around the top edge; brass "U" shaped handle center of the top; two hinges in the back; orange painted tray with three horizontal comparments (b) rests on the top above three compartments and a small rectangular tray (c); two of the lower compartments have hinged doors; center comparment has two round holes that may have once held cups.
Object Number:
INV.8776a-c
Gallery Label:
This dressing box belonged to Lieutenant Jonathan Church. He used it during the War of 1812.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1812
eMuseum Object ID:
32894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
baton
Classification:
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Wood, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 45.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Ceremonial, turned wood baton said to have been used at Columbia University; reel-turned ends with ball finial; fragment of ribbon wrapped around one end.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number:
1942.541
Gallery Label:
This ceremonial baton was used at Columbia College.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
32782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Oval mahogany box (possibly a pill box) with trick opening mechanism; false hinged top swings open, and then secondary top is slid off of dovetail at end and swings on same hinge.
Object Number:
Z.1847
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32713
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








