Comb
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 x 5/8 in. ( 14.6 x 5.1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Sterling silver hair comb with three prongs twisted into a spiral at the center, the top is decorated with openwork rinceau design.
Object Number:
Z.1145
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31611
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lorgnette
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal chain, rhinestone
Dimensions:
Overall (open): 11 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 3/8 in. (28.3 x 12.1 x 1 cm)
Part (chain): 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Description:
Tortoise shell lorgnette with shaped handle into which spectacles fold with a carved scroll and flower design at the base of the handle; spectacles have oval lenses and an hourglass shaped bridge; loop at end of handle attaches to a metal chain studded with white rhinestones.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.175.13b[dup]
Gallery Label:
This lorgnette belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in "Opening the Bazaar."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31609
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lorgnette
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
overall when open: 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 24.1 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Folding plastic "tortoise shell" lorgnette (opera glasses) mounted on a long handle widing towards the base with a loop to hold a chain at the bottom; two ovoid eyepieces with a pointed nosepiece between and curly-que on the left eyepiece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.175.13c[dup]
Gallery Label:
These lorgnettes belonged to Ruth Draper. It was used in "Openign the Bazaar."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cufflink
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular silver cufflink (broken) with rinceau design on top, with metal links between.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.35c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31606
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scent bottle
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 3.5 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Miniature glass scent bottle with narrow vertical fluted neck and circular body with kaleidoscope-type design in multiple colors.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.42e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31605
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Razor in case
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Steel, ivory, cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions:
Case: 6 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (razor open): 22 3/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. (57.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm)
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and ivory handle carved to resemble bamboo; in rectangular case made of cardboard covered with dark brown textured paper and dark brown textile, with slide-on lid and stamped inscriptions.
Object Number:
INV.7744a-c
Marks:
stamped: on case: "H. BOKER & CO'S / UNRIVALED RAZOR"
stamped: on lid: "TRADE [tree emblem] MARK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
31592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Eyeglasses with retailer's display card
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1995-1997
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Closed (with card): 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (1.3 x 14.9 x 7 cm)
Description:
Black plastic eyeglass frames ("Shari Belafonte Enerjae") with amber-tinted lenses; large circular lenses connected by slightly curved bridge; thin temples with "S" curve near ends. Glasses fit around retailer's display card.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Zyloware Corporation, 1997
Object Number:
Z.1748ab
Marks:
printed: on retailer's display card: "E3Z MATT DEMI MAUVE 073 48-22-140/SHARI/BELAFONTE/ENEFJAE/by Zyloware"
Gallery Label:
The Shari Belafonte Enerjae line was the first nationally distributed eyewear collection with a celebrity endorsement specifically designed to cater to the multi-cultural market.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1997
eMuseum Object ID:
31590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Eyeglass frames with retailer's display card
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1995-1997
Medium:
Nylon, metal
Dimensions:
Closed (with card): 1 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (2.5 x 14.9 x 7 cm)
Description:
Black nylon "Invincible" eyeglass frames; almost-square lens frames connected by slightly curved bridge; straight temples with bend near ends; small metal ornament on outside of each temple bar near hinge. Glasses fit around retailer's display card.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Zyloware Corporation, 1997
Object Number:
Z.1747ab
Marks:
stamped: on left temple bar: "ZYLOWARE"
stamped: on right temple bar: "FRAME FRANCE NYLON"
printed: on retailer's display card: "INVINCIBLE NYLON COLOR BLACK EYE 48 BRIDGE (?)/WEIGHTLESSNESSEST/by Zyloware/Printed in France"
Gallery Label:
The "Invincible" eyeglass frame debuted in 1963 and has reappeared more recently as a "retro" look. Made of nylon, the frames are virtually unbreakable. Most frames are no longer made of nylon because the material can not be heated and it is hard to put lenses in nylon frames.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1997
eMuseum Object ID:
31589
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pocket knife
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Steel, ivory
Dimensions:
closed: 3 1/8 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 7.9 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pocket knife with four steel blades and ivory faced handle with engraved brass strip inset in one side.
Object Number:
INV.773
Marks:
engraved: on brass strip inset into ivory handle: "John Rogers."
Gallery Label:
This pocket knife most likely belonged to the sculptor John Rogers (1829-1904).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31588
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Razor in case
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Steel, ivory, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Case: 6 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (razor open): 10 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (25.4 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and ivory handle in rectangular, dark brown papier-mâché case with slide-on lid.
Object Number:
INV.7637a-c
Marks:
relief: on front of case: "WADE & BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" above "B" in a circle, an arrow, and a croix formée
engraved: on edge of blade: "Sunday"
stamped: on blade: "IBBOTSON / BROTHERS & Co / SHEFFIELD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
31587
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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