Purse
Classification:
Date:
19th c.
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/4 × 3 5/8 × 3/4 in. (47.6 × 9.2 × 1.9 cm)
Description:
Crocheted purse (miser's bag) of variegated silk floss in shades of yellows and reds, with rows of metal beading from end to end, there is a slit in the center cinched with two metal rings, one end has a straight edge with metal beadwork fringe, the other end is cinched closed and has a metal beadwork tassel; a small piece of seashell was found inside.
Object Number:
INV.11330a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
29744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 13 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 in.
Description:
Chocolate brown crocheted silk purse (miser's bag) with a slit in the center cinched with two metal rings, both ends are cinched closed and have matching silk tassels attached.
Object Number:
INV.1153a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29743
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 16 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 58 in.
Description:
Green crocheted cotton purse (miser's bag) with metal beadwork throughout, a slit in the center cinched with two metal rings, one end has a straight edge and has metal beadwork netting fringe attached, the other end is cinched closed and has metal beadwork tassel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the O'Conor family, 1933
Object Number:
INV.11347a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29742
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 12 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Description:
Dark brown crocheted cotton purse (miser's bag) with a slit in the center cinched with two metal rings, one end has a straight edge with metal beadwork netting in a triangular shape, the other end is cinched closed and has a single metal bead.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry O. Tallmadge
Object Number:
1936.6a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
29741
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 12 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
Dark blue crocheted cotton purse (miser's bag) with metal beadwork throughout, slit in center cinched with two metal rings, both ends are cinched closed and have metal beadwork tassels.
Object Number:
INV.1152a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29740
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 16 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Description:
Silk purse (miser's bag) crocheted in a random pattern of rows with various stitching, there is a slit in the center cinched with one metal ring, one end has a straight edge and is fringed with beadwork and spangles, the other end tapers to a rounded end and has a beadwork tassel.
Object Number:
1936.7a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29739
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Tortoise shell, ivory, metal, paper, silk
Dimensions:
box: 6 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.; card case: 4 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 in.
Description:
Hinged tortoise shell card case with c-scroll and floral design on obverse and reverse, with a tortoise shell-covered metal clasp closure; when opened, there is an ivory writing surface in the center with a removable scepter-like metal pen which rests in two metal rings attached to the side of the ivory, and the inner side of the tortoise shell covers have decorative metal clips securing printed calling cards; the case is housed in its original white satin box with white velvet and satin lining.Hinged tortoise shell card case with c-scroll and floral design on obverse and reverse, with a tortoise shell-covered metal clasp closure; when opened, there is an ivory writing surface in the center with a removable scepter-like metal pen which rests in two metal rings attached to the side of the ivory, and the inner side of the tortoise shell covers have decorative metal clips securing printed calling cards.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. M. Pingry
Object Number:
1957.66ab
Gallery Label:
The calling cards say "Mrs. Henry A. Hurlbut," but the donor says that the case once belonged to her great-great grandmother, Sarah Anne Burr.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29733
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: black w/sequins
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, paint, silk, metal, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 11 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 29.8 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved, black painted wooden guards and sticks with openwork designs, black silk chiffon leaf with silver-colored sequins, and metal handle.
Object Number:
INV.11659
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29732
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: flower, butterfly pattern
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, silk, paint, brass
Dimensions:
closed: 12 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 31.8 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with white painted wooden guards and sticks with gold stamped decoration, ivory-colored silk chiffon leaf painted with flowers and insects, and brass handle.
Object Number:
INV.11657
Marks:
handwritten in red ink: on inner face of one guard: "E. Czensy. Paris"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: black w/floral pattern
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, embroidery thread, brass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 12 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 30.5 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards and sticks with ribbed motif, black silk leaf with embroidered flowers, and brass handle and rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Object Number:
INV.11658
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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