Wallet
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1834
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 18.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown leather wallet with a flap across the top, when opened, the top has a fold-out flap compartment, the bottom has two compartments, the front one closes with a flap at the top; all sides inside and out are tooled with the same design of hunting dogs and hunters set in medallions.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frank H. Griffing
Object Number:
1966.64
Marks:
handwritten: across top inside: "C. Crolius From Wm. F. Crolius. New York. / 1834."
Gallery Label:
Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) was a stoneware potter in New York. William F. Crolius (1808-1834), also a stoneware potter, was the younger brother of Clarkson Crolius, Jr. He gave this wallet to Clarkson when he was 26 years old, the same year that William died.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
29844
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Parasol
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Silk, bamboo, other wood, metal, paint, cord, ivory
Dimensions:
closed: 37 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 94.6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Parasol with bamboo tip; silk shade with alternating pale mauve and cream-colored bands, the latter with pink, blue and yellow flowers, and metal ribs with ivory points; painted wooden shaft with bamboo handle with slightly curved end and sheet metal cap applied to base; beige silk tassel attached to handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Ina Love Thursby
Object Number:
1944.36
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan with box
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paint, ribbon, metal, metal sequins, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall (fan closed): 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (21.6 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)
Box: 1 1/4 x 9 x 1 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 22.9 x 4.1 cm
Description:
Fan with carved and pierced ivory guards and sticks with pink and gold painted highlights; ivory-colored silk leaf decorated with floral garlands embroidered in ribbon and metal (gold-colored) sequins; metal handle; rectangular white cardboard box with gold edging and pink paper lining.
Object Number:
INV.11665ab
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inside of box lid: "FAUCON / PARIS / FABRIQUE D'ÉVENTAILS / 38 AVENUE DE L'OPÉRA / RÉPARATIONS / ANCIENNEMENT / PAS[SE?] DES PANORAMAS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29826
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ivory, wood, paper, gems, paint, textile
Dimensions:
closed: 10 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 26.7 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards, each decorated with insects formed with inlaid gems; wooden sticks with scalloped edges; paper leaf with floral design with pheasants and a butterfly painted on one side, and figures in Japanese costume painted on the other; ivory ball with inlaid insects on cord with tassel attached to rivet.
Object Number:
INV.772
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: cloth flower on purple
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, silk, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 9 x 1 1/2 x 3 in. ( 22.9 x 3.8 x 7.6 cm )
open: 14 x 9 x 1 in. ( 35.6 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with wooden sticks with gold stamped decoration, purple crinkled silk leaf with iris or pansy appliquéd at center, and metal handle; when fan is folded, flower serves as exterior ornament.
Object Number:
INV.8641
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
29824
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan with box
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, sequins, metal, shell
Dimensions:
Overall (fan closed): 8 1/2 x 2 x 3/4 in. (21.6 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm)
Box: 1 3/4 x 9 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 22.9 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved, black painted wooden guards and sticks; black silk chiffon leaf with black floral appliqué and black sequins; metal handle and rivet with shell buttons; white cardboard box.
Object Number:
INV.11663ab
Marks:
stamped: on underside of box: "FRANCE"
handwritten in ink: on underside of box: "907. / [?]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
29821
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: sequined ornate design inlaid
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, silk, metal, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 21.6 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with black painted wooden guards and sticks with metal inlay; black silk leaf with elaborate pattern composed of silver-colored metal sequins; metal handle.
Object Number:
INV.8638
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29819
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: floral design
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paint, ribbon, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 13 x 2 x 1 in. ( 33 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards and sticks and beige silk leaf; floral motif painted on sticks and leaf; metal handle with beige silk ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. R. Leighton Meserve
Object Number:
1978.41g
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29818
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silk, lace, metal, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall (fan closed): 11 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. (29.8 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm)
Box: 1 1/2 x 11 1/8 x 2 in. ( 3.8 x 28.3 x 5.1
Description:
Fan with mother of pearl guards and sticks, leaf with black lace obverse with beige silk chiffon lining, and metal handle; rectangular cardboard box covered in embossed paper with gold on white diamond grid design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary W. Baugs
Object Number:
1943.189f
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on underside of box: "46V 8bis", "RXS / 10.00 / 8.50", and "RSX / 11088"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29817
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, gilding, brass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 14 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 36.8 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved wooden guards and sticks with gilded highlights; several exposed ribs that are shaped and carved to look like cattails and partially gilded; brown silk chiffon leaf painted with gold pansies; brass handle and rivet with mother of pearl button.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number:
1942.169
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




