Purse: needlepoint w/crochet trim
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Linen, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 5/8 x 6 1/4 x 1 in. ( 32.1 x 15.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Hand point embroidered linen purse (handbag) with square brass framed snap fastener, double brass beaded strap, the central design on both sides is a bouquet of roses in red and pink, there is crocheted lace trimming across the top and at the bottom corners, the inside is lined with silk and the snap fastener is trimmed on the inside with machine made metal thread lace.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. David Minton
Object Number:
INV.12048
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30228
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 4.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Multi-colored crocheted cotton purse (miser's bag) with a slit in the center cinched by two metal rings, the purse has a pattern of different colored stripes encircling it, both ends are cinched closed, one end has a beadwork tassel; originally both ends had tassels but one is missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen Constant
Object Number:
1942.464a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30227
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 6 x 10.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Dark brown leather card case with a flap across the top without a closing device, the inside is lined with red leather; when opened, the top half has an envelope pocket for cards, with a piece of leather applied to the front divided in half by stitching in the middle forming two smaller pockets, the bottom has four compartments with accordioned sides, on the front of which is an envelope pocket with a flap over the top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerard Post Herrick, 1957
Object Number:
Z.1479
Marks:
stamped: inside, on front of larger pocket: "Cards"
stamped: inside, left small pocket: "Postage"
stamped: inside, right small pocket: "Tickets"
Gallery Label:
This card case belonged to William Post (1816-1867) of New York City. He was the grandfather of the donor's husband, Gerardus Post Herrick (1873-1955).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
30213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: black and white carved handle w/open work motif
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Linen, silk, lace, ivory, wood, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 26 1/2 x 4 in. ( 67.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Parasol with ivory ferrule with gold silk tassel, black lace over white linen shade with purple silk lining, wooden shaft, and carved ivory handle with openwork design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabella Jex
Object Number:
1936.456
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this parasol belonged to the donor's grandmother, Mary Lorrain Peters (b. 1822).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
30193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: white & black w/carved handle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Silk, lace, ivory, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 19 x 4 1/2 in. ( 48.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Parasol with black lace over tan silk shade with ivory silk lining, and collapsible ivory shaft with sliding metal collar and relief carving on handle.
Object Number:
INV.8406
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan w/tassel
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Tortoise shell, feathers, silk
Dimensions:
closed: 12 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 31.8 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell brisé fan with applied tortoise shell monogram on one guard, and red feathers applied to upper half of round-tipped sticks, which are joined by brown silk ribbon; tortoise shell handle with purple silk tassel and braided closure.
Object Number:
INV.8623
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
30189
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, lacquer, gold paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 12 x 1 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 30.5 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Black lacquered wooden fan box with gold painted floral sprays and fans on lid.
Object Number:
Z.1435
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
30187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Feathers, wood, paint, brass
Dimensions:
closed: 22 1/2 x 16 x 2 in. ( 57.2 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black ostrich feather fan with black painted wooden sticks and brass handle.
Object Number:
Z.1436
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
30186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan with box
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Horn, silk, metal, metal sequins, cardboard, leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall (fan closed): 6 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. (16.2 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)
Box: 1 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 17.5 x 3.8
Description:
Fan with horn guards and sticks with metal piqué, and leaf with pale lavender cut silk appliquéd to net backing and applied metal (silver-colored) sequins; cardboard box with burgundy leather exterior and white paper interior with gold stamped inscriptions.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary W. Baugs
Object Number:
1943.189d
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inside of box lid: "BENJAMIN LACHELIN / ÉVENTAILLISTE / 32, Avenue de l'Opéra, PARIS"
Gallery Label:
This fan was owned and used by the donor's mother.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Folding fan
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1814
Medium:
Ivory, paper, paint
Dimensions:
closed: 8 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 20.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards and sticks, and paper leaf with hand-painted line engraving depicting three-masted ship full of rejoicing sailors.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Object Number:
1978.41e
Marks:
printed: on obverse of leaf: "Viva a Paz, viva a Lusa Gente."
Gallery Label:
A note attached to this fan indicates that it was carried by Lucy Jackson to a ball held on a battleship to celebrate the American victory at Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain during the War of 1812.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1814
eMuseum Object ID:
30179
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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