Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Tortoise shell, glass; leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 5 in. ( 1.3 x 4.4 x 12.7 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (0.3 x 11.4 x
Description:
Tortoise shell "wig" spectacles with circular lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable turnpin temples with pivot, tapering to ends. Brown leather case with flap top with tab that fits into slot; case (of later date) stamped with optician's name.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gardiner Pike, 1894
Object Number:
INV.7522ab
Marks:
written: on tag with spectacles: "Belonged to Mrs. Siddons/in 1810"
embossed: on spectacles case: "PIKE & SON/OPTICIANS/618.BD.WAY N.Y."
Gallery Label:
Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), a famous English actress noted for her beauty, is said to have worn these spectacles. Wigs, popular during the 1700s, presented a problem for spectacle wearers. The pressure of a wig on spectacle temples could press on the skull, causing discomfort. Wig spectacles, usually of tortoise shell, featured shorter temples which rested just in front of the ear. This pair has extension temples that could be kept folded when wearing wigs or extended to hook over the ears.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
31829
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1831-1838
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver spectacles with oval lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable pin-slider temples with elongated loops at ends; maker's mark stamped inside right temple.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Object Number:
1943.108
Marks:
hallmark: stamped inside right temple: "A G PECK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
31825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Schick Repeating Razor
Classification:
Date:
1925-1940
Medium:
Brass, steel, other metal, cardboard
Dimensions:
box: 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 1 in. ( 1.9 x 16.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Razor with brass shaving head in line with cylindrical white metal handle, the latter containing a blade clip and plunger for loading blades into shaving head; in rectangular white cardboard box containing an eight-page instruction booklet and a smaller, lidless box with cylindrical brass blade canister (now emply) and two rusty steel blades; shaving head with white metal cap for storage.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Meade, 1961
Object Number:
INV.11750a-k
Marks:
stamped: on plunger cap: "SCHICK" (below a pair of wings)
stamped: on lid of brass canister: "SCHICK" (below a pair of wings)
printed paper label: on brass canister: "20 SCHICK BLADES 7. . ."
stamped: on base of canister: "PATENTED / MAY 18 - 26"
prin
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
31818
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Wig: pony tail wrapped in linen bag; brown hair, w/hair pins
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Hair, textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (flat): 17 x 7 1/2 x 1 in. (43.2 x 19.1 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Man's wig with brown hair stitched to brown cloth (cotton?) cap with brown twill tape used for binding and reinforcement; with blunt bangs, bun curls at either side, and queue in back enclosed in a dark brown cloth bag and tied at the top with an unfinished strip of brown linen; bun curls secured with hair pins.
Object Number:
INV.12182
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31810
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Silver, glass, leather
Dimensions:
Case: 4 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 12.1 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/8 x 5/8 in. (2.5 x 10.5 x
Description:
Spectacles with silver frame, oval colorless glass lenses, "C" bridge, and temples with turnpin and elongated loop at the end; in red leather case with rounded bottom and flap closure.
Object Number:
Z.1737ab
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found in case: "My grand mothers / silver bowed 'specs'"
stamped: on outside of left temple near hinge: "26"
Gallery Label:
The number "26" stamped on the left temple indicates the focal length.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
31800
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacle case
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal, leather, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 9.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brown leather covered metal spectacles case, probably for pince-nez; case is open on three sides and contoured, with wooden divider at center.
Object Number:
INV.7539
Marks:
stamped in gold: on back of case: "A. E. Routier / 50 COTE DE LA MONTAGNE, / QUEBEC. / A. E. ROUTIER, / OPTICIEN DIPLOME."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
31797
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 15.6 x 18.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell comb with eleven extant teeth, deep horizontal top with a scallop shell design in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Esther Karst
Object Number:
1952.276h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31789
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Suitcase
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 32 x 10 in. ( 50.8 x 81.3 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Brown cardboard (fiberboard) suitcase; metal trim around the top of the suitcase; three metal closures, center closure locks; four metal hinges along the base; metal fittings at the corners and metal tacks hold the case together; arched leather handle at top center; brown cardboard tray with black canvas handles rests inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.1abc[dup]
Marks:
painted: on one side: "RUTH DRAPER"
Gallery Label:
This trunk belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31788
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles (adjustable)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Brass, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 11.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brass wire frame spectacles with oval colorless glass lenses and crank bridge; temples with pin-sliders and blunt ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of E. H. Sauer (through exchange)
Object Number:
INV.7714
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on obverse of paper tag: "SPECTACLES / EXCHANGED" and on reverse: "WITH / E. H. SAUER / JULY 30, 1923"
stamped: on outside of left temple, near hinge: "34"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
31786
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Guidebook
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.2[dup]
Gallery Label:
This guidebook was used by Ruth Draper while playing the character American Tourist in the monologue, "A Church in Italy."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31787
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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