Parasol: light blue w/carved handle w/twisted cord motif
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Silk, wood, brass
Dimensions:
closed: 20 1/4 x 3 in. ( 51.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Parasol with carved wooden tip with white silk tassel, pale blue silk shade with three scallop-edged ruffles, brass shaft, and wooden handle carved to resemble a pair of interlaced cords ending in tassels.
Credit Line:
Gift of William A. Robbins
Object Number:
1939.408
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
29492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1905-1910
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paint, brass, metal sequins
Dimensions:
closed: 8 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 21.6 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards and sticks with incised and painted decoration; ivory-colored silk leaf with painted baskets of flowers, wreaths, and garlands, and scalloped edge and cut-out sections outlined with metal (gold-colored) sequins; brass handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary W. Baugs
Object Number:
1943.188
Marks:
inscriptions: Marked: "J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this fan was made by J. E. Caldwell & Co. of Philadelphia, but this cannot be confirmed. The fan was used by the donor at her debut in 1910.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29487
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: black w/carved handle like bundle of sticks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silk, lace, ivory, brass
Dimensions:
closed: 20 1/2 x 3 in. ( 52.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Parasol with ivory ferrule with black silk tassel, black lace over black silk shade, brass shaft, and ivory handle carved to resemble a bundle of twigs bound together with twine.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William D. Brush
Object Number:
1953.50b
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this parasol was given to the donor's mother.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29486
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silk, lace, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 10 x 2 x 1 in. ( 25.4 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with mother of pearl guards and sticks, black figured lace leaf with pink silk lining, and metal handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ann Wickes Brewer
Object Number:
1970.32f
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29480
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Amber, lace, gold
Dimensions:
closed: 14 x 3 x 1 in. ( 35.6 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
open: 25 x 14 x 1 in. ( 63.5 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with shaped amber guards, one with applied gold monogram, amber sticks, and handle; beige floral lace leaf.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ann Wickes Brewer
Object Number:
1970.32e
Marks:
applied gold monogram: on face of one guard: "MAH"
Gallery Label:
This fan was formerly in the collection of Mrs. Forsyth Wickes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29479
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Umbrella frame: w/carved dog head
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, whalebone, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 40 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 102.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Umbrella frame with metal ferrule, whalebone ribs, and wooden shaft with slightly curved handle carved to resemble a dog's head.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick L. Washbourne
Object Number:
1948.173
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this umbrella once belonged to Cuthbert Ridley of New York, grandfather of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
29478
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Container
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Metal, wax
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 in. ( 1.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Tin container with removable lid containing glove wax, paper label on top of lid.
Object Number:
INV.156
Marks:
printed: on lid: "PROP... / COMFORT IN RIDING / GRIPINE / DRIVING GLOVES / Keeping them soft and supple, and preventing (illeg.) / Apply only a very small quantity / each time of going out if desired / Price 6d / BATTERY PARK ROAD, LONDON"
embossed: cen
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29473
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mitts
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
overall a: 16 3/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 41.6 x 12.4 cm )
overall b: 16 3/8 x 6 in. ( 41.6 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Ecru elbow length linen fingerless mitts with red cross stitch edging and crewel design floral embroidery on the top of the hand area.
Object Number:
Z.1454ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
29470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glove
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1824
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 55.6 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
White kid glove with image of General La Fayette.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Object Number:
1952.293
Marks:
printed: on top of hand above image: "WELCOME LA FAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST"
Gallery Label:
This glove was worn at the ball in La Fayette's honor held at Castle Garden on September 14, 1824. The engraving is by Asher B. Durand.
Bibliography:
Olson, Roberta J. M. “A selection of European paintings and objects.” The Magazine Antiques, Vol. 167, no.1, January 2005, p.182-187
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1824
eMuseum Object ID:
29469
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pouch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 14.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Brown leather reticule-type pouch with a rounded bottom and a drawstring around the upper edge, gold and copper stripes encircle the pouch at the top and bottom.
Object Number:
Z.1472
Marks:
handwritten: on circular label inside: "2154 / (illeg.)"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29460
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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