Doll's necklace
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Diameter (beads): 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Part (ribbon closure): 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Description:
Doll's necklace of alternating red and black glass beads on red silk ribbon tie.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.48
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58949
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's pocket watch
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Metal, mother of pearl, paper
Dimensions:
Part (watch pendant): 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Part (chain): 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Description:
Doll's pocket watch with paper watch face in gold metal setting with silver back painted with a rose spray; immitation pearl at top of pendant; gold metal chain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.47
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58926
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll tiara
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Metal, imitation peal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 x 1 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Doll's gold metal and immitation pearl tiara ( 1 pearl missing, 1 pearl loose).
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.45
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll fan
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Bone, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
open: 2 1/2 x 4 in. ( 6.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Doll's fan with bone blades, pierced with floral design; ribbon missing; metal join.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.43
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58924
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll handkerchief
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Square white linen handkercheif with needlelace edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.41
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll handkerchief
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Description:
Circular white linen handkerchief with bobbin lace edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.39
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of doll gloves
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of pink leather doll gloves with brown stitching and white leather edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.38ab
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58921
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of doll gloves
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of blue leather doll gloves with white stitching and white leather edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.36ab
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll purse
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Leather, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 3.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Blue leather accordion style doll's purse with front flap and blue braid tie.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.35
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58919
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll parasol
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Silk, metal, bone
Dimensions:
closed: 7 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 19 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Miniature blue silk parasol with bone handle and ferrule and brass shaft, lined in white silk covering metal ribs of parasol.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.33
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58899
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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