Letter opener
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Gold, other metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Letter opener in the form of a miniature sword with curved blade and handle; decorated with gold filigree enameling.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number:
1977.42a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32218
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wax Impression of the Seal of George Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Wax, cardboard, paper, cloth tape
Dimensions:
Overall (seal impression): 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm)
Mat: 6 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. ( 17.1 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
Oval seal impression in red wax with shield surmounted by bird, said to be the seal of George Washington; hinged mat with circular window in front leaf, through which seal impression is visible.
Credit Line:
Gift of S. A. Washington
Object Number:
1864.11
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this acquisition is mentioned in the "Minutes" of the New-York Historical Society, June 7, 1864.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
32080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression in box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression with monogram "AVHS" in relief; in circular brown plastic box with screw-top lid.
Object Number:
Z.1784a-c
Marks:
monogram in relief: in oval depression in wax: "AVHS"
Gallery Label:
This seal is apparently that of Augustus Van Horne Stuyvesant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen wiper
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, linen, metal, paper, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 4 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 11.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Dark brown wool fabric and red wool felt pen wiper in a vertical rectangular shape with rounded corners, joined at the top with a brass ring; appliquéd image of a man in colonial dress on the front, wearing a navy blue velvet tricorn hat with wool hair tied in a ponytail, the face is painted on paper, the jacket is navy blue velvet with white featherstitched trim around the edges, the waistcoat is of white satin with clear glass bead buttons and shows a handmade linen bobbin lace ruff, the breeches are white wool, the stockings are silk twill, the shoes are navy blue velvet with brass spangles for shoe buckles; the outer edge is trimmed with striped silk in black and gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number:
1944.297
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31870
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression in box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression mounted in circular brown plastic box with screw-top lid (box in fragments).
Object Number:
Z.1786a-c
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed inside lid: ". . . TO HER / Majesty / Waterloo Place / London / . . ."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31749
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval red wax seal impression with paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.50
Gallery Label:
Found in a box labeled "SEALS in box W/J. BROOKS COOPER NY" with a collection of similar objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval red wax seal impression with paper backing; handwritten inscription on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.1501.49
Gallery Label:
Found in a box labeled "SEALS in box W/J. BROOKS COOPER NY" with a collection of similar objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31558
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval red wax seal impression with paper backing; handwritten inscriptions on obverse.
Object Number:
Z.1501.48
Gallery Label:
Found in a box labeled "SEALS in box W/J. BROOKS COOPER NY" with a collection of similar objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31557
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
overall: 1 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
Circular red wax seal impression with paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.44
Gallery Label:
Found in a box labeled "SEALS in box W/J. BROOKS COOPER NY" with a collection of similar objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval seal impression; paper backing.
Object Number:
Z.1501.43
Gallery Label:
Found in a box labeled "SEALS in box W/J. BROOKS COOPER NY" with a collection of similar objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31554
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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