Sewing case with accessories
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal, ivory
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 3 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.
Description:
Tortoise shell sewing case with a hinge on one side of the top and a metal clasp fastener at the opposite side, with metal inlay on both sides and on the top; both sides have the same design, the top has a garland swaggered over an oval with a sunburst design, the bottom part of the case has a garland draped over two scrolls and urns on either side of the scrolls; the case contains two flat metal awls, a needle threader, a (broken) pair of scissors, a two leaf ivory note pad with a metal hinge on one end, and the lid to the case's needle compartment, all objects are long and slender and fit into compartments shaped to store each item specifically; one object if missing from the case.
Object Number:
INV.13837a-g
Marks:
engraved: on top of case: "JR"
handwritten: on outer leaf of note pad: "CP Spent the day"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
30458
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing kit
Classification:
Date:
1840-1890
Medium:
Leather, metal, cotton, wool, glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 9.5 x 14.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Brown leather sewing kit with strap on the flap at top with a metal clasp closure at the end; when opened, there are four compartments, one at top contains scissors and ear spoon, one at the bottom contains a card with three white glass buttons, a paper with felt attached, and a felt sewing book with pins, there is also a length of white cotton twill tape.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas S. Constantine, 1943
Object Number:
INV.11336a-f
Marks:
stamped in gold on inside flap "ZURN & RANFTLE / N. YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
30406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing clamp
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wood, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 5.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wooden sewing clamp with blue silk pincushion atop a c-clamp with a wooden thumbscrew at the bottom to attach the pincushion to the side of a table; the outside end is circular with a sticker with a genre scene and a sentiment.
Object Number:
Z.1500.1ab
Marks:
printed: on sticker: "THIS BROKEN HEART / HOW YOU DOTH SMART"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30222
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing clamp with drawer and pincushion
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Maple, metal, wool
Dimensions:
overall (box only): 6 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( 16.2 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Maplewood sewing clamp with one drawer at the front and an embroidered wool felt pincushion on top applied with brass tacks; below is an arm which holds a thumbscrew to attach the box to the side of a table.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1610a-c
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
30000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing kit
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen, wool
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 3 5/8 x 4 in. ( 9.2 x 10.2 cm )
overall (open): 12 3/4 x 4 in. ( 32.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Linen folding sewing kit with triangular flap having linen fabric tape applied at the center for tieing the kit closed, the fabric is striped floral design, the inside is lined with ecru linen and there is one pocket opposite the flap with the remnant of a felt sewing book.
Object Number:
Z.1155
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Straight pin
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Handwrought straight pin with applied circular head, round shaft, and pointed end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. J.R. Canny
Object Number:
Z.1485
Marks:
Inscription: handwritten in graphite, on paper to which pin is attached: "Handwrought pin"
Inscription: handwritten in graphite, on envelope housing paper and pin: "Museum/Pin enclosed/Gift of Mr. J.R. Canny"
Gallery Label:
Before the mid-nineteenth century, Americans imported their pins primarily from England. Early pins were hand-forged of two separate parts-a head and a shaft. Beginning in the 1820s, pin making machines, which molded warm brass wire into the shape of a pin, paved the way for mass production of this essential sewing tool.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jenny Lind
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Brass, silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 11.7 x 6.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Dark brown velvet and brass pincushion in the form of Jenny Lind in 19th century costume with ringlets in her hair; body, bodice and trim of skirt of brass, skirt in velvet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.307
Gallery Label:
Johanna Maria (Jenny) Lind (1820-1887) was born in Stockholm and as a child began studying there at the Conservatory of Music. She studied in paris with Manuel Garcia around 1840. Known as the "Swedish Nightingale," she toured Europe in the 1840s and won a popular reputation. She came to the U.S. under the management of P. T. Barnum from 1850-1852, endearing herself to the American public.
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
29645
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Swift
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 1/2 x 4 in. ( 52.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden turned table-top swift with clamp; barrel shaped clamp with wooden screw and key mechanism, attached to a standard; on standard are thin wood strips fastened with rope which form a rack; folds together;bowl-shaped finial.
Object Number:
Z.1310
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
29279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spools (13)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Each (approx.): 4 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (11.4 x 23.5 cm)
Description:
Thirteen turned wood spools with rounded circular ends.
Object Number:
Z.1309.1-13
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
29277
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spinning wheel
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 18 in. ( 34.3 x 29.2 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden table-top spinning wheel with four tapered angled legs; hand-driven wheel held betwwenn two turned standards withh ovoid handle; at one end a screw style clamp or tension device protrudes; bulb handle.
Object Number:
Z.1308
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
29276
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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