Doll apron
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 22 in. ( 41.9 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Doll's quilted apron of lined, green silk with tape ties at waist; machine sewn.
Object Number:
INV.11088
Gallery Label:
The difference in stiching between the waist and the quilting, and the shortness of the ties, suggest that this may also be a doll's cape or may have been recycled from other garment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23645
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical box: organ grinder
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Cardboard, glass, paper, sand
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 26 x 21 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Sand toy composed of viewing box made of cardboard with glass window containing colored lithograph of City Hall Park with organ grinder and his monkey entertaining a group of children in the foreground; sand-operated mechanism inside box makes head and arm of organ grinder, monkey, and one child move.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Object Number:
1952.40
Marks:
printed: on label affixed to back of box: "MECHANICAL BOX,/WITH OUTOMATON,/DIRECTIONS FOR ITS USE./... [in English and German]/GERARD CAMAGNI"
Gallery Label:
The term "sand toy" is used in Toys in America by Inez and Marshall McClintock (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
23641
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Europe
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 8 x 6 in. ( 3.8 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Jigsaw puzzle of map of Europe housed in wooden box with sliding lid; map printed in black on plain background with countries outlined in color.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Catherine R.B. Mackie
Object Number:
1947.240a
Marks:
printed: in black on lid: "Europe"; also many place names
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this puzzle may have been brought from England by the family of Robert Mackie, the donor's grandfather, in 1849.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
23638
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical box: woman dancer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Cardboard, glass, paper, sand
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Sand toy composed of viewing box made of cardboard with glass window containing movable paper cut-out of a female dancer in a red dress; sand-operated mechanism inside box makes the dancer move.
Credit Line:
Gift of Morgan H. Seacord
Object Number:
1943.367
Gallery Label:
The term "sand toy" is used in Toys in America by Inez and Marshall McClintock (See Publications). According to accession records, this toy belonged to Sarah J. Mills (1828-1884), daughter of John Mills of New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
23637
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's beret
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Doll's crocheted octagonal pink beret.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Teresa Hamilton
Object Number:
Z.431
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23621
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's shoes (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Leather, textile
Dimensions:
each: 2 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of doll's leather shoes; brown with brown satin rosette on toe.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Teresa Hamilton
Object Number:
Z.430
Marks:
impressed: on bottom of shoes: "13"; "95"; "MODES/ H L/ DE PARIS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23620
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's bedding
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 7 in. (30.5 x 17.8 cm)
Description:
Doll's bedding including pink and ivory coverlet, pillow, and two cotton pillow cases with eyelet trim.
Object Number:
INV.8549m
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
23619
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's dress
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1920
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 12 in. ( 33 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Blue chambray doll's dress with plaid rolled collar and trim at waist, patch pockets, and sleeve hem.
Object Number:
INV.8549l
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
23618
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nut shaped container w/11 miniature dishes
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Set of eleven turned wooden miniature tablewares inclosed in a wooden pear-shaped container; tablewares include two candlesticks, teapot, bottle, pitcher, two goblets, covered bowl, and three plates; container splits open laterally at widest point.
Object Number:
INV.11200
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
23617
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's shoes (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Textile, leather
Dimensions:
each: 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. ( 2.2 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of blue satin doll's shoes with blue satin flower on front; leather soles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Teresa Hamiton
Object Number:
Z.429
Marks:
impressed: on sole of both shoes: "4"; "MADE IN GERMANY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23616
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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