Spring lorgnette
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Gold-plated metal, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1/4 x 1 x 3 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Gold-plated metal spring lorgnette with pivoting nosepiece; oval lenses overlap when closed and spring apart when mechanism is released; small handle with loop for attaching chain; when closed, the lorgnette can be used as a magnifying glass.
Object Number:
INV.7701
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31778
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette lighter
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 6.7 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass cigarette lighter said to have been made from German Army uniform insignia; circular form with "GOTT MIT UNS" in relief above a crown on either side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Beecher Ogden, 1944
Object Number:
INV.7555
Marks:
relief: on both sides of lighter: "GOTT MIT UNS"
stamped: on metal plate attached to base of lighter: "FINANCES(?) / MUNSTER"
typewritten: on paper found with object: "LIGHTER - Cigarette / Brought from France by Major Leroy H. Byam, / 51 Edgecliff Terr
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
31760
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Moustache comb
Classification:
Date:
1878-1898
Medium:
Silver, tortoise shell
Dimensions:
closed: 2 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Folding tortoise shell moustache comb with sterling silver handle with scrolling relief border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Beecher Ogden, 1944
Object Number:
Z.1775
Marks:
stamped: on handle: "F&B 83 / STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
31759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacle case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 14 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Lozenge shaped sheet metal spectacle case with hinged lid and green paper lining interior.
Object Number:
INV.7531
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
31754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb
Classification:
Date:
1760-1790
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 24 x 4 1/2 in. ( 32.4 x 61 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Fan-shaped tortoise shell hair comb (broken) with six teeth extant, extremely deep and wide top with elaborate openwork design which includes rosette at the center, and overall floral and leaf, areas of imbrication and geometric patterns.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Creighton Webb, 1948
Object Number:
Z.1731
Gallery Label:
This is an exagerated version of the large combs popular in the last part of the eighteenth century, when hair fashion emphasized great height, when the pompadour style was in vogue.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
31745
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 5 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Brown plastic spectacles; ovoid frames (no lens) with a "C" bridge; hinges at the temples.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.9b[dup]
Gallery Label:
These spectacles belonged to Ruth Draper. They were used in the play "In a Church in Italy."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Leather, metal, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 9 x 1 1/2 in. ( 18.4 x 22.9 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brown leather clutch purse with a rounded and elongated pentagon shape; triangle of leather decoration at the front center; metal "mouth" opening with a hexagonal clasp; leather handstrap attaches to metal rings at the top of the bag; interior lined with brown rayon; change pocket with metal clasp and opening in the center interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.13a[dup]
Gallery Label:
This purse belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31739
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 5 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown plastic spectacles with round frames (no lens); hinges at the temples.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.174.13b[dup]
Gallery Label:
These spectacles belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31738
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14 x 16.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell hair comb with twenty-five teeth and plain deep horizontal top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Esther Karst
Object Number:
1952.276b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver spectacles with circular lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable double-hinged (Ayscough type) temples with elongated loops at ends. Outside of left temple engraved with owner's initials (BB).
Credit Line:
Gift of Columbia University, 1920
Object Number:
INV.7705
Marks:
engraved: on outside of left temple: "B B"
stamped: on outside of right temple: "36"
stamped: maker's mark on inside of both temple: "TP"
stamped: on back of bridge: British lion and monarch's head
written: on tag found with object: "OLD ROUND/ENGLISH
Gallery Label:
"Preserver" spectacles were meant to preserve the wearer's vision by exercising eyesight before vision had deteriorated. These spectacles are marked "36" on the temple to indicate their focal length.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
31736
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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