Button: black
Classification:
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Wood, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Circular wooden button covered with dark brown silk brocade.
Object Number:
INV.6827
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
13075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: black
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1855-1886
Medium:
Rubber
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Flat circular black hard rubber button with two holes.
Object Number:
INV.6834
Marks:
stamped: underside of button: "N. R. Co. / GOODYEAR'S P=T. 1851."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1886
eMuseum Object ID:
13074
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1915
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Circular brass button stud with recessed center with two holes through it for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.2509
Marks:
stamped: around top edge: "THE DUPLEX / PAT. JULY 27 - 15"
Gallery Label:
This button stud was possibly manufactured by C.J. Haley & Co. as an element to one of their hose supporters, and marketed as a "Flexible Felt Button." The company was based at 373 Broadway, New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
13071
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Palm nut
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Oval shaped palm nut (vegetable ivory) button with two holes on the back side.
Object Number:
INV.2516
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13070
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Metal octagonal button with metal loop on the back for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.2517
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13069
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1705
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal coin button (Denmark 8 skilling) with armored male bust on the front, inscriptions on front and back, metal loop on back for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.2503
Marks:
molded: around outer edge of front: "FRID IIII (sic) DEI GRAT"
molded: around outer edge of back: "DAN NOR VAN GOT REX / 1705"
Gallery Label:
Frederick IV (1671-1730) was king of Denmark and Norway from 1699-1730.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1710
eMuseum Object ID:
13068
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Ivory, brass, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Ivory needle case in the form of an elongated crest, in two parts, the top slides over the collar of the case to close, on one side of the top is an oval mother of pearl medallion with an inscribed piece of brass at the center, on bottom of case and oval shaped mother of pearl medallion contains a small pansy motif, both decorations are covered with glass. Missing bottom most brass band.
Object Number:
INV.9807ab
Marks:
etched: center of top: "Don /J'a / (milie)"
Gallery Label:
Pansy motif ties this to to other needle work tools sold at the Palais Royal in Paris, France.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12810
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1810-1850
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 9.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical ivory needlecase with screw-on lid at the top, the lid has a neck and cap, the base is sperical, the case has two bands of black with a fret-like geometric design.
Object Number:
INV.9791ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12806
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Set of two circular wooden buttons covered with black silk brocade.
Object Number:
INV.6811ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12588
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
hetchel or hackle for flax
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 17 1/2 x 35 in. ( 55.9 x 44.4 x 88.9 cm )
Description:
Four-legged wooden bench with two pads with nails protruding mounted on top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
N-164
Marks:
carved: "SK" [Samuel Krom]
Gallery Label:
According to an earlier record, the initials "SK" stand for Samuel Krom.
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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