Thread winders
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Mother of pearl
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Group of seven mother of pearl thread winders in various shapes and designs; two are rectangular and monogramed "JL", three are rounded and monogramed "RL", one is round and decorated with two birds at the center, one is fish shaped.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.33a-g
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
32217
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1818
Medium:
Leather, metal, silk, paper, wool
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 2 5/8 x 4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 10.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Red leather roll-up sewing case with metal clasp fastener at the center of the front flap, the inside is lined with pink silk brocade; when unfolded, there are three sections: the top section has a single compartment with accordioned sides with a compartmentalized silk-lined card which is removable, containing a needle card with 15 needles inside; the center section has a removable notepad at the spine which is secured with a string that straps across the inside center of the notepad; the center section has a single compartment with accordioned sides, with silk loops on the outer surface which hold a pair of scissors and a bodkin; the bottom compartment unfolds from side to side and has three compartments which run in rows horizontally.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.30a-w
Gallery Label:
This sewing case was brought from England by Charles Willoughby Dayton (born ca. 1789) around 1818. Dayton was married to Jean Raveau Child.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1823
eMuseum Object ID:
32162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tatting shuttle
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Sterling silver, mother of pearl, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 6.7 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Lozenge-shaped sterling silver tatting shuttle with shuttle apparatus at the center, between top and bottom of shuttle; the top is inlaid with mother of pearl etched in a sunburst design with floral garland in an oval arrangment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.42j
Marks:
stamped: bottom right: "H [in triangle] STERLING"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, ivory, glass, silk, metal, paper, cotton
Dimensions:
overall: 6 3/4 x 7 x 5 3/8 in.
Description:
Wooden spool box with two stepped tiers, drawer inside lower section with wooden pull, and pincushion surmounting top (b) that can be lifted off, away from finials; upper section contains metal prongs to hold eight spools from which the thread is drawn through ivory eyelets on each of three sides, beneath this is a mirror with wooden frame which lies flat and can be pulled out, and the mirror pivots to be tilted at various angles; also holds 8 spools of cotton and silk thread (d-k), the drawer has a roll of cotton twill tape (c), two cards with safety pins, one with eight brass (xx-fff),and the other with three metal pins (ggg-jjj), two cards, one holding five snaps (rr-ww) and the other eight (ii-qq), a needle card holding 22 needles (i-hh), a small hollow cylindrical piece of metal (kkk), a red cotton strawberry pincushion (lll), and the top of a circular cardboard box (nnn).
Object Number:
INV.5470a-nnn
Marks:
Label on underside inscribed "Loaned by G.R. Hoyt"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, ivory, glass, silk, metal, paper, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 7 x 5 3/8 in. ( 17.1 x 17.8 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden spool box with two stepped tiers, drawer inside lower section with wood en pull, and pincushion surmounting top which can be lifted off, away from finials; upper section contains metal prongs to hold eight spools from which the thread is drawn through ivory eyelets on each of three sides; also holds 11 thread winders of various shapes and sizes, and roll of lace wrapped around wooden spool; drawer holds piece of paper with two needles stuck through it, hook with ivory handle, ivory bobbin, two metal needles, and stub of marking pencil.
Object Number:
INV.5470
Marks:
Label on underside inscribed "Loaned by G.R. Hoyt"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue glass button set in metal backing, a flower is molded onto the center of the glass.
Object Number:
Z.1720
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Jet
Dimensions:
Each: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Description:
Set of five black buttons, carved with half-circles around the outer edge, each button with two holes.
Object Number:
INV.6823a-e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
31952
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Ebony, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 7.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped ebony needle case with lid veneered on two broadest sides with ivory which has been carved with scenes of a pair of birds in a basket; bridge; man with basket of fruit.
Object Number:
INV.7606ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
31951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 11.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Carved ivory needlecase with screw-on lid, with spiralling ribs on the sides.
Object Number:
INV.9768ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
31906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Porcelain, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
White cylindrical porcelain needlecase lined with cardboard, painted strawberry, shamrocks and inscription.
Object Number:
INV.9829ab
Marks:
painted: top of lid: "Forget"
painted: on case, above strawberry: "me not."
inside: "139"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
31864
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





