Ivory jewelry suite, 1850s
Antique carved ivory suite - earrings and brooch in original, fitted box.Carved in Dieppe, France, circa 1850-60.Brenda Ginsberg Art & Antiques
View ArticleGold repousse & aquamarine earrings, 1835-40
Early Victorian earrings. 14carat gold and aquamarine. Made circa 1835-1840. Earrings are approximately 1 1/2 inches long. Repousse gold surmount in the form of an inverted V, with scrolling sides. A...
View ArticleTurquoise day & night drop earrings, 1850s.
Victorian Day and Night drop earrings. Made of both 9 and 14 carat gold, silver, set with turquoise. Made circa 1850-60. Length:2 inches including the loops, 1 3/4 inches excluding the loops.Brenda...
View ArticleCannetille wire-work & banded agate earrings, ca. 1820.
Earrings made of 14carat gold and banded agate.Made during the Georgian era, circa 1820. Measure a tad under 3 inches long, not including the earwires. Weigh 20grams.Cannetille wire-work in bright...
View ArticleGold Mesh Bracelet, 1860-80.
Gold and diamond mesh, plaited / braided bracelet with Classic Revival clasp. Made circa 1860-80. Measures 6 7/8 inches long (not including the tongue of the clasp). Clasp is over 3/4 inch across;...
View ArticlePeterson's Magazine, March 1865.
Peterson's Magazine, March 1865. LAPL Visual Collections.
View ArticleJournal des Demoiselles, April 1865.
Journal des Demoiselles, April 1865. LAPL Visual Collections.
View ArticlePeterson's Magazine, April 1865
Peterson's Magazine, April 1865. LAPL Visual Collections.
View ArticleUnidentified Mother & Child, ca. 1850
Unidentified Mother & ChildAccession Number: 1974:0193:0646Maker: Southworth & HawesTitle: Unidentified Mother & ChildDate: ca. 1850Medium: daguerreotypeDimensions: sixth plate; 8.3 x 7.0...
View ArticleFashions for April. Harper's Weekly, March 28, 1857.
Fashions for April. Harper's Weekly, March 28, 1857. NYPL Digital Gallery.
View ArticleChildren's Fashions for April. Peterson's Magazine, April 1864
Children's Fashions for April. Peterson's Magazine, April 1864. NYPL Digital Gallery.
View ArticleHarper's Weekly, April 16, 1859.
Harper's Weekly, April 16, 1859. NYPL Digital Gallery.
View ArticleSpring Pardessus. Harper's Magazine, April 1864.
Spring Pardessus. Harper's Magazine, April 1864. NYPL Digital Collections.
View ArticleLady with a Dove: Madame Loeser, 1864
John Brett (1831‑1902)Lady with a Dove: Madame LoeserDate: 1864Medium: Oil paint on canvasDimensions: support: 610 x 457 mm frame: 785 x 632 x 80 mmPresented by Lady Holroyd in accordance with the...
View ArticleThe Sister’s Grave 1857
BROOKS, Thomas (1818-1891)The Sister’s GraveOil on canvassigned and dated ‘T. Brooks 185736 x 27 inches (91.4cm x 68.6cNicholas Bagshawe Fine Art
View ArticlePurple plaid silk dress, 1850s
1850-1859CultureAmerican, attributedDescriptionViolet and black silk plaid woven with roses. Bodice: center front closure open pagoda sleeve, (black velvet corselet added). Skirt: gathered all...
View ArticleWedding dress, 1850s
(Yes, those are the dates on the object. Yes, I transcribed them exactly. Yes, I'm as confused as you are. Meanwhile, enjoy the dress.) 1850sCultureAmericanDescriptionDress, wedding, 1850s. Worn by...
View ArticleWomen in Uniform as Civil War Soldiers: Recommended Guidelines by Wendy A. King
(Once again, I am happy to be able to present another article written by Wendy King regarding females portraying male soldiers. If there are any questions I will do my best to direct them to the...
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