Needle wax
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Mother of pearl, wax
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 1/2 x 1 in. ( 1.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Three mother of pearl containers of needle wax in the form of spools of thread; each has a removable cover which screws into the wax inside.
Object Number:
Z.1500.3ab-5ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
18649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pincushion
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Red velvet pincusion shaped like a tomato.
Object Number:
Z.1500.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
18648
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: in red and black dress
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1858
Medium:
Composition, textile, cardboard, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. ( 16.5 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Doll with painted composition shoulder head mounted on black, skirt-shaped pillow stuffed with cotton; red bodice with lace-trimmed sleeves; cardboard base.
Object Number:
INV.11747
Marks:
written: in ink on paper label affixed beneath base: "Liizzie [sic]/ Cilton in company/ with George Davis got this to a / levee to 'Bington' the fall'/ of 1858./ For Rom"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
14261
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing book
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, velvet, felt, wood
Dimensions:
book: 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( 9.5 x 11.7 cm )
flagstaff: 11 x 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Handmade sewing book with silk cover in the design of a U.S. flag with blue canton with thirteen embroidered stars; red velvet stripes; red fringe and red cord along the hoist tied to the woodedn flagstaff; lined with black silk; three black felt pages to hold needles.
Object Number:
INV.12339
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Portable lockstitch sewing machine
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Metal, porcelain, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 21 x 14.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Portable lockstitch sewing machine; the flywheel is turned by a white porcelain handle, turning the gears that move the needle up and down, a spool holder stands vertically at the top center, the worksurface is square; the base is painted with a leaf motif around the outer edge, and is lined with green wool felt on the bottom.
Object Number:
INV.7618
Marks:
Inscription: engraved on left side of tension mechanism: "8999 / THE DORMAN / LOCKSTITCH / SEWING MACHINE / PATENT / THE / DORMAN SEWING MACHINE / AND ENGINEERING CO / NORTHAMPTON / ENGLAND"
Gallery Label:
Dorman's compact portable lockstitch sewing machine was patented in 1886 and enjoyed great popularity through the 1890s.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
14154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Piece of strap
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red leather fragment of clasp fastener from a sewing box with an accordioned piece of metal and a fragment of linen.
Object Number:
INV.11418
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
13187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: blue
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Blue button with four holes.
Object Number:
INV.6833
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: black and silver
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal button with molded lozenge decoration around the outer edge, metal loop on the underside for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6814
Marks:
etched: back: "EXTRA [illegible] * E.H."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: black
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Black ceramic circular button with two holes at the center.
Object Number:
INV.6837
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: black
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Jet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Circular carved button with a pinwheel design on the top, metal loop on back as attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6824
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
13076
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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