Protective spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Steel, glass; cardboard, leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1 3/8 x 5 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. (2.5 x 12.1 x 5.1
Description:
Protective spectacles with tinted oval lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable turnpin temples, and wire mesh surrounding lenses (to protect eyes from debris). Leather-covered cardboard spectacles case of cylindrical shape with pointed bottom and flap top, embossed with grid pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number:
1939.159ab
Gallery Label:
Protective spectacle were useful to railroad and factory workers concerned with airborne debris.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32189
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of (7) razors in case with key
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Steel, plastic, leather, satin, velvet, brass
Dimensions:
case: 1 1/2 x 7 x 3 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 17.8 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Set of seven folding razors with steel blades and dark brown plastic handles, five with blades inscribed with the name of one of the days of the week (original to set), and two replacements without such inscriptions; in rectangular, red leather covered case with rounded corners, lid with brass hardware and key, and fitted interior with blue velvet and satin lining; initials "G. P. H." stamped in gold on top of lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerardus Post Herrick, 1957
Object Number:
INV.7640a-j
Marks:
stamped in gold: on satin lining of lid: "JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY / CORPORATE MARK / 6 NORFOLK ST SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND"
stamped: on five of the blades: "JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / *+CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES / No 6 NORFOLK STREET / SH
Gallery Label:
This is one of two sets of razors belonging to New York City resident Gerardus Post Herrick (1873-1955) donated to N-YHS by his widow.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
32190
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Pasteboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Bottom half of an undecorated rectangular pasteboard spectacles case with rounded corners; top missing.
Object Number:
Z.1742
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32188
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Pasteboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 in. ( 1.3 x 13.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular two-piece pasteboard spectacles case with rounded ends; covered with paper embossed with pairs of diamonds.
Object Number:
Z.1741ab
Marks:
written: on note inside case: "I think these were my grandmother's spectacles/Aunt S. gave me."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wig and bag
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Satin threads, yarn, cotton, satin ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 1/2 in. × 16 in. × 11 in. (8.9 × 40.6 × 27.9 cm)
Overall (b): 15 1/2 × 24 in. (39.4 × 61 cm)
Description:
Matador wig made of black yarn covered with satin threads; wide short style with braided knots along the hair line; three floral decorations on each side of the front made of metallic thread, sequins and rose satin; padded and lined with black cotton; white cotton bag for storage printed with a pale blue and peach floral design; pink satin ribbon drawstring.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.13ab[dup]
Gallery Label:
This wig was used by Ruth Draper in the monologue, "At the Court of Philip IV." It was part of a Spanish costume.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume bottle
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Amethyst, white opaque and clear glass perfume bottle with overall geometric design, the hinged lid is metal and flips to open, the bottle is suspended from a chain with a ring at the top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.47d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32169
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume bottle
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical pink and white glass perfume bottle with brass hinged lid with an acanthus leaf on top that flips up to open.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.47b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32168
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Glass, amber
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 5.7 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
White opaque glass bottle in the shape of a milk bottle, with amber design of a bird amongst flowers and an apple in relief on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.42h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1834-1836
Medium:
Silver, glass; leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 13.3 x 3.8 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 11.4 x
Description:
Silver spectacles with oval lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable pin-slider temples with elongated loops at ends (left loop broken); maker's mark stamped inside right temple. Black soft leather case (of later date) with one open end and embossed gold border on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary Black
Object Number:
1980.55ab
Marks:
hallmark: stamped inside right temple: "W.B./N.Y."
stamped: on outside of left temple: "12"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
32148
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of (7) razors in case
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Steel, ivory, plastic, leather, satin, velvet
Dimensions:
case: 1 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 18.4 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Set of seven folding razors, including five with ivory handle and steel blade inscribed with the name of one of the days of the week (original to set), and two replacements, one with ivory handle and one with plastic handle, both without similar inscriptions; in rectangular, red leather covered case with rounded corners, hinged lid with push button release, and fitted interior lined with red satin and velvet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerardus Post Herrick, 1957
Object Number:
INV.7639a-h
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found inside case: "GIFT OF / MRS. GERARD POST HERRICK / 1957"
stamped: on six of the blades: "JOHN WATTS / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND" and "EXTRA / HOLLOW GROUND"
stamped: on one of the blades: "H. J. HERSKOVITZ / SHEFF
Gallery Label:
This is one of two sets of razors belonging to New York City resident Gerardus Post Herrick (1873-1955) donated to New-York Historical Society by his widow.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
32147
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.






