Collection Highlights
Wedding dress
Date:
ca. 1712 with several alterations into the 20th century
Object Number:
1949.115a
Medium:
Silk brocade, needlepoint lace; silk chiffon
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Pocket watch and keys
Object Number:
1933.75
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver, enamel; brass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 1/16 in. (7.6 × 1.3 × 5.2 cm)
Overall (b): 1 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 1.3 ×
Description:
Silver pocket watch with 2 keys; cylindrical pendant stem with flat oval knob and stirrup bow; white enamel dial with roman numeral hours and arabic numeral minutes; minute hand; 2 religious figures printed on face with dove of peace in center (visitation of the holy spirit). Brass key with round loop and larger circle in center with concentric rings engraved into it. Brass key with round loop and larger ring at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary Schenck Woolman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
