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Tiara

Gold-plated tiara set with brilliant-cut clear paste stones in prong settings along top edge. Each end of the band terminates with a pierced hole. Ribbons or pins could pass through the holes to secure it to the coiffure.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating), paste (glass), gilding

GUSN: 24237

Accession Number: 1998.5121

Necklace

Woven seed pearl necklace with pale-green jade pendant. the main band of the necklace is divided in two sections: the top half is a woven band that separates at the midpoint into five individual strands. Pendant is suspended from center of those on a single strand of pearls. A rounded rectangle of j...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, carving (processes), jade (rock), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 24238

Accession Number: 1998.5122

Pocket watch

Small gold pocket watch with engraved initials on front: "JAT"; standard face with Roman numerals and smaller, inset dial with second hand.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 24239

Accession Number: 1998.5123

Watch chain and fobs

Gold watch fob consisting of a section of gold roller chain terminating at one end in a toggle bar. The other end terminates in a decorative gold cube patterned w/ raised dots, trefoils, hexagon and zig-zags suspended from gold link chains. A broken section of gold chain (possibly the associated wat...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, mesh, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24240

Accession Number: 1998.5124

Cuff link

Pair of gold cufflinks in the shape of twelve petaled daisies with bezel-set faceted round purple stones in each center. Single stem link with rounded oval end.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating), amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 24241

Accession Number: 1998.5125AB

Pendant

Gold pendant formed of Art Nouveau-style ribbons swirling around a central element of three sets of paired leaves spaced with pearls, surmounted by a round, faceted amethyst. Base of element decorated with a second faceted, tear-drop shaped amethyst set in gold. Bail for suspension from chain at top...

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral), gold (metal), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 24242

Accession Number: 1998.5126

Buttons

Each button in this set is navette-shaped with a concave center, chamfered and fluted near the pointed ends. In the center of each is a gilded, raised design of a small flowering vine. The petals of the bloom are set with blister pearls around a central red paste stone. The leaves are dark green, wi...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), jet (coal), vulcanite

GUSN: 24243

Accession Number: 1998.5127

Button

Circular black button decorated with intaglio gold boteh-shaped leaves and branches. Interior of boteh patterns embellished with alternating red and blue/white.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 24244

Accession Number: 1998.5128

Earrings

Each earring in this pair depicts a gold grape vine, chased and engraved, surmounted by a carved coral leaf. Additional twisted gold tendrils enhance the vine effect. French wires with hook closure on back. One earring missing coral leaf.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24245

Accession Number: 1998.5129AB

Earrings

Pair of butterfly-shaped wire filigree earrings. Faded/abraded gold-washed and silver colored metal wire. Attachment via silver wire hooks passed through piereced ear lobe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree, gold alloy, silver (metal)

GUSN: 24246

Accession Number: 1998.5130AB

Earrings

Each earring in th is pair is constructed from carved jet. The main pendant is an open teadrop with scallop-edged carvings that resemble ruffles. From the center interior of that oval hangs a smooth jet teardrop, suspended on small, black-enamelled jump rings. Pendants are suspended from a trefoil-s...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, jet (coal)

GUSN: 24247

Accession Number: 1998.5131AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is constructed from jet. The primary element is a scallop-edged teardrop shape covered in bas-relief dots. A three-dimensional carved flower sits at the center, from which is suspended a carved acorn on a carved jet link. The earrings attach with gold earwires.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, jet (coal)

GUSN: 24248

Accession Number: 1998.5132AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is constructed from jet. The pendant is teardrop-shaped and carved with bas-relief roses and foliage. The pendant is suspended (point down) from a pair of interlocking carved jet links. Each earring is suspended from a gold earwire.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, jet (coal)

GUSN: 24249

Accession Number: 1998.5133AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is constructed from four garnets set in gold in an X-shaped pattern, clustered around a central blister freshwater pearl. Small gold wires are interspersed between each garnet to form an equal-armed cross. A gold bead is suspended from the lower arm of the cross. Gold ear w...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: garnet (mineral), gold (metal), pearl (animal material), soldering

GUSN: 24250

Accession Number: 1998.5134AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is constructed from a briolette-cut ombré glass drop (possibly topaz, not identified), which is suspended from a gold-plated loop soldered in the center of a french ear wire. The ear wire is secured with a bent hook at base that would sit behind the ear lobe.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold alloy, plating (metal coating), topaz (mineral)

GUSN: 24251

Accession Number: 1998.5135AB

Cross

This goldstone cross is set with a series of six micromosaic roundels, each depicting Romanesque structures. The cross is capped at the top in gold, with an o-ring for suspension from a chain.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: micromosaics, aventurine glass, gold (metal)

GUSN: 24252

Accession Number: 1998.5136

Necklace

Part of set (or parure) consisting of a necklace, brooch and pendant made from multi-colored glass micromosaic medallions depicting flowers, birds and crosses interspersed with gold leaves. The medallions have gold tear-drop-shaped pendants. The necklace closes with a tongue and groove slide clasp.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), thread

GUSN: 24253

Accession Number: 1998.5137.1

Brooch

Part of set (or parure) consisting of a necklace, brooch and pendant made from multi-colored glass micromosaic medallions depicting flowers, birds and crosses interspersed with gold leaves. The medallions have gold tear-drop-shaped pendants. The brooch closes at center back with a hinged pin and C-h...

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24254

Accession Number: 1998.5137.2

Pendant

Part of set (or parure) consisting of a necklace, brooch and pendant made from multi-colored glass micromosaic medallions depicting flowers, birds and crosses interspersed with gold leaves. The medallions have gold tear-drop-shaped pendants.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24255

Accession Number: 1998.5137.3

Brooch

This salmon-colored coral brooch consists of a central large coral cabochon surrounded by two rows of smaller coral beads, all mounted with pins on a gold circular wire frame. A pair of drops depend from the bottom edge of the brooch. The central drop is now missing. The brooch closes with a hinged ...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 24256

Accession Number: 1998.5138

Brooch

Brooch made from a hollow gold tube curved into an oval shape to represent a grape vine with a bunch of pink coral grapes at center. Cut "stem" ends of the vine frame the coral, with additional gold wire curls enhancing the vine effect. The vine is chased and engraved. Repair with gold wire on one s...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24257

Accession Number: 1998.5139

Pendant

Coral pendant in the form of a bunch of grapes surmounted by a grape leaf. Gold suspension ring attached to gold "stem" on back side of coral.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24258

Accession Number: 1998.5140

Brooch

Brooch composed of a gold-filled tube formed into an oval with a coral rose at the center and two engraved gold leaves to the left of the rose. A gold ribbon engraved with lozenges and flowers winds around the top of the oval tube. Hinged pin and C clasp closure on back.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24259

Accession Number: 1998.5141

Brooch

Oval gold brooch pierced at top, bottom, and sides with a trefoil design. Surface of the plaque engraved in low relief with repeating scrolls and plumes. A coral cameo is prong-set at the center of the brooch. Carved in 3/4 profile, it depicts a young woman with her hair in a loose bun. Part of set ...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24260

Accession Number: 1998.5142.1

Bracelet

Gold mesh link bracelet with three gold plaques pierced with trefoil designs at top, bottom, and each side, surface of each plaque is engraved with low relief scrolls and plumes. The center of each plaque is prongset with a coral cameo depicting a young woman with long hair, cut facing front. Centra...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 24261

Accession Number: 1998.5142.2

Watch chain

The gold link watch chain has a toggle bar on a slide to attach to a buttonhole. A second slide, this one a faceted gold bead decorated with basse taille enamel leaves, allowed the wearer to adjust the chain swags when worn. The two chain ends are capped with catches, one a circular thumb clasp and ...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 24262

Accession Number: 1998.5143

Long chain

This long women's watch chain with a slide ends in a swivel clasp. The slide is roughly cruciform, with two ends elongated and pointed (north and south) and two shorter ends rounded (east and west). Along the vertical axis it is set with six small blister freshwater pearls and a central clear facete...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: W. & S. B. (Maker)

Material: gold alloy, paste (glass), freshwater pearl

GUSN: 24263

Accession Number: 1998.5144

Bracelet

One of a pair of plain, broad, gold-filled bracelets with push-button tongue clasp and attached safety chain.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy

GUSN: 24264

Accession Number: 1998.5145.1

Bracelet

One of a pair of plain, broad, gold-filled bracelets with push-button tongue clasp and attached safety chain.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy

GUSN: 24265

Accession Number: 1998.5145.2

Brooch

Rectangular gold brooch with central reserve filled with a braided love knot of human hair covered with a beveled oval of glass. The reserve is surrounded by three concentric frames. Innermost frame is narrow, gold, and heavily chased in repeating patterns of scrolls and foliage. The outermost edge ...

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), hair, enameling, chasing

GUSN: 24266

Accession Number: 1998.5146

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of French and Arab officers w/ a background of a fort, palm tree and mosque. Canvas backing.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Gosselin (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24117

Accession Number: 1998.5024

Fox Hounds

Chromolithograph of nine foxhounds in a kennel. Canvas backing.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24118

Accession Number: 1998.5025

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph depicting the "Funeral of Daniel O'Connell, Thursday August 5th 1847, The Hearse passing Mr. O'Connell's house in Merrion Square." Canvas backing.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24119

Accession Number: 1998.5026

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of the flight of the Mexican army "at the battle of Buena Vista, Feb 23rd 1847." Wounded soldiers in foreground, retreating soldiers and mountains in background. Canvas backing.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24120

Accession Number: 1998.5027

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of the ship Guerriere foreground, burning and w/out masts, Constitution in background w/out damage and carrying U.S. flag. Canvas backing.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24121

Accession Number: 1998.5028

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph depicting the bombardment of Vera Cruz "by the American Army, commanded by General Scott" and numbers of men and losses printed on either side of title. Scott and army in foreground, burning city and ships in background. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Baillie, James (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24122

Accession Number: 1998.5029

Chromolithograph

Hand-colored black and white lithograph of carriage "passing the Astor house, April 20th, 1846." Carriage colored in yellow, green, red and blue while buildings and spectators washed in pink. Canvas backing.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24123

Accession Number: 1998.5030

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of William Penn's treaty w/ Native Americans in 1661, "the only treaty that was never broken," w/ Indian's tents and dense forest on one side and a town, open woods, ships and male colonists on other. Colonists offering trade cloth to Native Americans. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Baillie, James (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24124

Accession Number: 1998.5031

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph depicting the Merchant's Exchange, Wall Street, New York City w/ carriages, men and children in foreground. Canvas backing.

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24125

Accession Number: 1998.5032

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of the Custom House in New York w/ men and horse and carriage in front. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24126

Accession Number: 1998.5033

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of "The Public Park of Mexico," w/ a park and fountain, men, women and children in a wooded setting. Canvas backing.

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24127

Accession Number: 1998.5034

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Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of steamer. Title, "Steamer Messenger No 2, Capt J.C. Woodward," followed by dimension of boat. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24128

Accession Number: 1998.5035

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of men, women and children and various farm animals. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24129

Accession Number: 1998.5036

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph depicting New York's City Hall w/ pedestrians. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24130

Accession Number: 1998.5037

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of the "Awful Wreck of the Magnificent Steamer Atlantic on Fishers Island in the Furious Gale, on Friday Nov. 27th at 4:12 o'clock A.M. By which terrible disaster 50 lives were lost. There were in all on board about 100 persons of whom 30 were passengers from Boston, Capt. Dustan, L...

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24131

Accession Number: 1998.5038

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph depicting a military scene w/ officers dressed in clothes of the Napoleonic era looking at a map in foreground, men negotiating and tents in background. Canvas backing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Turgis, Vve. (Maker)

Material: canvas, ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 24132

Accession Number: 1998.5039

Miniature chair

Part of set of miniature rattan chair and settee. Frames of furniture held together w/ wire nails; legs bound w/ copper straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), cutting (dividing), rattan, steel (alloy), weaving

GUSN: 24133

Accession Number: 1998.5040.1

Miniature settee

Part of set of miniature rattan chair and settee. Frames of furniture held together w/ wire nails; legs bound w/ copper straps.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), cutting (dividing), rattan, steel (alloy), weaving

GUSN: 24134

Accession Number: 1998.5040.2

Miniature woodstove

Miniature cast iron four-hob wood stove w/ one oven, decorated w/ molded circles and swirls on edges, doors and foot rest. There is a separate stove lid handle w/ molded cross hatch design on surface and an undecorated frying pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24135

Accession Number: 1998.5041

Chair

Miniature white-painted Windsor chair.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24136

Accession Number: 1998.5042