4 square baskets w/lids in larger basket w/lid
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Fiber
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Square box and lid woven together with strips of shiny purple and natural colored fiber, with four smaller boxes and lids inside, colored green, blue, and purple.
Object Number:
INV.10098
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
29074
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of (35) miniature art reproductions in storage box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Plaster, wood, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 26 x 16.5 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Thirty-five oval, oblong, and circular plaster medallions with relief images representing famous works of art; reproductions housed in a box made to look like a book, with covers that lift to reveal compartments in front and back.
Object Number:
INV.8873a-jj
Marks:
stamped in gold: on spine of book box: "PAOLETTI / IMPRONTE / MUSEI DIVERSI"
handwritten in ink: on lined paper affixed inside front cover: "Musei Diversi" with numbered list (1-17) identifying reproductions
handwritten in ink: on lined paper affixed in
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28960
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collage, Portrait in Frame: Jenny Lind
Classification:
Date:
1850-1855
Medium:
Silk, paper, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 14 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 41.9 x 36.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Vertical rectangular collage portrait of Jenny Lind, sitting with her hands in her lap and surrounded with blue velvet curtains with silver coil fringe and tassels, the bust and arms are of chromolithographed paper on satin ground, the dress is yellow satin and lace, she holds a silk lace-trimmed handkerchief adorned with paper flowers, there is a bouquet of paper flowers in the bottom right corner.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.294
Gallery Label:
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), the "Swedish Nightingale," was a soprano who toured the U.S. 1850-1852 under the auspices of P. T. Barnum. She was extremely popular in this country, noted for her piety and charity as well as her voice.
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Bibliography:
Ramirez, Jan Seidler. "A History of the New-York Historical Society." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 138-145.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
28921
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of (41) miniature art reproductions in storage box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Plaster, wood, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 26 x 16.5 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Forty-one oval and oblong plaster medallions with relief images representing famous works of art in museums in Napoli and Albani; reproductions housed in a box made to look like a book, with covers that lift to reveal compartments in front and back.
Object Number:
INV.8874a-pp
Marks:
stamped in gold: on spine of book box: "PAOLETTI / IMPRONTE / MUSEO DI NAPOLI / E ALBANI"
handwritten in ink: on lined paper affixed inside front cover: "Museo di Napoli" with numbered list (1-21) identifying reproductions
handwritten in ink: on lined p
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28851
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Presentation cannon
Classification:
Date:
1860
Medium:
Iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 15 x 6 in. ( 16.5 x 38.1 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Presentation cannon with brass barrel mounted on cast iron breech, resting on two cast iron wheels, with inscription engraved on barrel of gun.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Object Number:
1998.47
Marks:
engraved: on breech of cannon: "JULY 4 1860"; "INDEPENDENCE/76"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
28326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of (25) miniature art reproductions in storage box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Plaster, wood, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 26 x 16.2 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Twenty-five oval and oblong plaster medallions with relief images representing famous works of art by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorwaldsen (d. 1844); reproductions housed in a box made to look like a book, with covers that lift to reveal compartments in front and back.
Object Number:
INV.8871a-z
Marks:
stamped in gold: on spine of book box: "PAOLETTI / IMPRONTE / OPERE / DI / THORWALDSEN"
handwritten in ink: on lined paper affixed inside front cover: "Opere di Thorwaldsen" with numbered list (1-11) identifying reproductions
handwritten in ink: on line
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28261
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Memorial flower arrangement
Classification:
Date:
1878-1885
Medium:
Wood, glass, velvet, gilding, dried flowers and leaves
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 3/8 x 12 3/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 36.5 x 31.4 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Oval wood raised frame with glass top displaying bouquet of dried flowers including roses, bluebells, and leaves; placed on a velvet ground with gilded, oval border; paper card with black border and cross at top included.
Object Number:
INV.759
Marks:
written: in black ink on paper card: "In memory of Mrs. E. R. Livingstone/deceased May 5th 1878/in the 51st year of her age/E. A. K."
Gallery Label:
This wreath is a memorial to Mrs. E. R. Livingstone, who died on May 5th, 1878 at the age of 51.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
28235
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Visiting card
Classification:
Date:
1859
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 28.6 x 13.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Framed calling card of the Chinese Prime Minister; rectangular piece of red paper with two Chinese characters drawn in black ink, with horizontal crease across center; in black frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edward Trenchard
Object Number:
INV.1283
Marks:
written: in pencil on reverse; "Dec. 30, 1918/ Visiting card of Chinese Prime/ Minister 1859 calling on the/ american officers on their treaty visit./ (Lt. Trenchard was in charge/ Flag Lt. of party)/ Presented by Edward Trenchard/ Dec 30, 1918"
Gallery Label:
According to an inscription on the reverse of the frame, this calling card was presented by the Chinese Ambassador to American dignitaries during treaty negotiations in 1859.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1859
eMuseum Object ID:
26918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
"I Like Ike" hat
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Plastic, paper, elastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 8 3/4 x 6 in. ( 15.2 x 22.2 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Red plastic peaked cap with gray plastic elephant with wobbly head glued to yellow plastic base and stapled to top; paper strip stapled over peak inscribed "I LIKE IKE"; elastic chin strap.
Object Number:
INV.6312
Marks:
printed: on paper strip stapled to hat: "I LIKE IKE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
26498
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
"Win with Stevenson" hat
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Plastic, paper, elastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 8 3/4 x 6 in. ( 15.2 x 22.2 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Blue plastic peaked cap with gray plastic donkey with wobbly head glued to yellow plastic base and stapled to top; paper strip stapled over peak inscribed "WIN WITH STEVENSON"; elastic chin strap.
Object Number:
INV.6311
Marks:
printed: on paper strip stapled to hat: "WIN WITH STEVENSON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
26497
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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