Lorgnette
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Gold, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Gold folding lorgnette with pivot bridge; when pressed, release mechanism allows lorgnette to open, revealing two circular lenses connected by hinged bridge with scrolls at lenses; small handle with long gray cord attached.
Object Number:
Z.1708
Marks:
stamped: on handle: "14"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32703
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Ivory, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Ivory whistle with short cylindrical body, open at one end; blow end has wooden insert.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Helen A. Collingswood
Object Number:
1930.21
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this whistle was used by John McComb, Jr. (1763-1855) when he served as street commissioner to call together workmen employed in outlying parts of New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Horn, beads, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Circular two-piece box with horn top and bottom covered by beadwork; top has blue and red beaded star in center with circles of blue and red beads radiating outwards; bottom has circles of blue and red beads in radiating pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Rogers
Object Number:
INV.618ab
Gallery Label:
This beaded box was probably owned by Mrs. John (Harriet Moore Francis) Rogers, Jr. (1841-1927), wife of the sculptor John Rogers. They lived in New York until 1877, when they established their residence in New Canaan, CT.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 4.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Curved tortoise shell comb with rounded top and seven teeth (one broken).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Rogers
Object Number:
INV.699
Gallery Label:
This comb was probably owned by Mrs. John (Harriet Moore Francis) Rogers, Jr. (1841-1927), wife of the sculptor John Rogers. They lived in New York until 1877, when they established their residence in New Canaan, CT.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32688
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Magnifying glass
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Horn, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Magnifying glass in horn case; circular case with two circular lobes on each end; magnifier is hinged and rotates out for use; case is dark horn and magnifier rimmed in lighter horn.
Credit Line:
Gift of M. B. Blanchard
Object Number:
Z.1844
Marks:
written: on note found with object: "This eyeglass, was my dear mothers, & came to her, from her aunt Mrs. Sarah Powell. Red (?) my cousin John Rogers. M. B. Blanchard"
written: on note found with object: "Mrs. Sarah Powells eye glass./M. B. Blanchard"
Gallery Label:
This magnifier was owned by the donor's mother, and before that her mother's aunt, Sarah Powell.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32684
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume bottle mount
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Silver mount for perfume holder; six-lobed sleeve fits over top of glass or ceramic perfume holder; sleeve has hinged pierced top with looped handle; small loop chain attached to sleeve with larger loop at end (for attaching to perfume bottle cork).
Credit Line:
Gift of the estate of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number:
1940.857
Marks:
stamped: on sleeve: illegible hallmark, possibly a lion
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuticle sticks (2)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Diameter (1956.176.8): 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (0.6 x 12.1 cm)
Diameter (1956.176.9): 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (0.6 x 12.1 cm)
Description:
Two wooden cuticle sticks tapering to points at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.176.8-9[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rabbit foot
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Rabbit foot, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 13 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
White rabbit foot with a cotton tab sewn to the ankle end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.176.6[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32671
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cane
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 5 x 1 in. ( 87.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Knobby wooden cane with crook handle and metal ferrule; floral or insect motif with inscription, "BERN," carved below handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
Z.984
Marks:
carved: below handle: "-BERN-"
handwritten in ink: on tape affixed below handle: "L4930.131"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32670
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder brush
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Bone, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Powder brush with an ovoid handle and an ovoid head set with fine white animal hairs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.176.5[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32669
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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