Spectacle case
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Silk, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 14 cm )
Description:
Rectangular silk-covered spectacles case with one open end; case covered with gold damask from the "great gold curtain" which hung in the Metropolitan Opera House from 1905 to 1940.
Object Number:
INV.11338
Marks:
stamped: on silk inside top of case: "LUGENE, INC./NEW YORK"
printed: on accompanying note: "THIS SPECTACLE CASE OF GOLD DAMASK/IS MADE FROM THE GREAT GOLD CURTAIN/WHICH HUNG IN THE/METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE from 1905 to 1940/AN EXCLUSVIE COLLECTOR'S PIEC
Gallery Label:
This gold damask spectacles case is made from the "great gold curtain" which hung in the Metropolitan Opera House from 1905 to 1940. Spectacles cases were made from the curtain as a promotional vehicle for Lugene, Inc. opticians on Madison Avenue.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
31386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal, paper, silk, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 9.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Card case with mother of pearl covers, an image of a deer in relief framed with an openwork metal design; the case is held shut with an ivory pencil which rests in three white moiré loops, the inside is lined with white moiré, one side has a compartment with accordioned sides, the other side has a notebook.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Catherine B. Canda
Object Number:
1979.111ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Magnifying glass and case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Glass, metal; leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 5.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Magnifying glass with circular lens and two-part metal handle with scrolled ends; two parts of handles secured with wire at base; red shaped paper case with embossed design on one side; case lined with German newspaper.
Object Number:
Z.1544a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
31347
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Magnifying glass
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 5.1 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Magnifying glass with circular lens and metal handle with scrolled ends; two parts of handle secured with wire.
Object Number:
Z.1149
Gallery Label:
This magnifying glass was found in box 1976.27, and may be associated with the owner, Martha J. Burr.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
31345
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mitts
Classification:
Date:
1852-1875
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 12.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of black cotton crocheted lace fingerless mitts, each has a floral design at the top of the hand, there are drawstrings at the wrists, and all outer edges are scalloped; they are framed with dried flowers and an inscription at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.295ab
Marks:
handwritten: bottom center: "These mittenettes presented to / Mrs. Thos. Bell / by / Madame Goldschmitt / (Jenny Lind)"
Gallery Label:
Johanna Maria (Jenny) Lind (1820-1887) was born in Stockholm and as a child began studying there at the Conservatory of Music. She studied in paris with Manuel Garcia around 1840. Known as the "Swedish Nightingale," she toured Europe in the 1840s and won a popular reputation. She came to the U.S. under the management of P. T. Barnum from 1850-1852, endearing herself to the American public.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
31333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing box w/pin cushion on lid: Old Hickory Forever
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1828
Medium:
Silk, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 7 x 12.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Sewing box with velvet pin cusion on top painted with political campaign slogan, "OLD HICKORY/ FOREVER," surrounded with floral and leaf garland; the box is covered with rainbow colored corrugated paper and the edges are trimmed with gold embossed paper; the lid is hinged at the back, and when opened, there is a lithograph portrait of Andrew Jackson, the inside is lined with pink paper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
1946.189
Marks:
painted: on top, on pincushion: "OLD HICKORY / FOREVER"
handwritten: on bottom of box: "2/3"
printed: on label on bottom of box: "from / HENRY O. HAVEMEYER / MOUNTAINSIDE FARM / MAHWAH, N. J."
Gallery Label:
Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) began public life in 1796, entering the House when his Tennessee became a state. Militarily, he became famous for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Although he lost the 1824 presidential race to John Q. Adams, he won in 1828 on his increasing popularity as a "man of the people." In fact many of his democratic principles are retained in the Democratic party.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1828
eMuseum Object ID:
31329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Eyeglass case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Wood, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 7 x 14 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden eyeglass case with rounded ends, open at one end; accordioned leather at sides and one end; embossed paper sleeve (b) fits inside case; one side painted with three-quarter length portrait of a young woman holding a fan; the other side is painted with a scene of men, women and children at leisure by the sea.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.36ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
31309
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case: Jenny Lind
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Wood, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 7 x 14 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden eyeglass case with rounded ends; sides and bottom of accordioned leather; open at top. Front painted with three-quarter length portrait of Jenny Lind wearing an off-the-shoulder red dress with lace collar and brooch; reverse of case painted to resemble sharkskin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.212
Marks:
painted: in gold letters on front of case, below portrait: "JENNY LIND"
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
31305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing set
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Metal, mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
overall (longest): 4 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 11.1 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
overall (widest): 3 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 9.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Set of five personal accessory tools including pair of metal scissors, a button hook, a crochet hook, an awl, and a pocket knife; the two hooks, and awl have mother of pearl handles, the pocket knife is encased in mother of pearl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emily B. Warren, 1959
Object Number:
INV.8218a-e
Marks:
Mark: stamped at hinge of scissors: "J D / SHEFFIELD"
Gallery Label:
This sewing set was given to Emily Braem Warren by her godmother, Mrs. Henri Braem (nee Emily Bridge).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden box in the shape of an acorn with screw on lid.
Object Number:
Z.1541.21ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31262
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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