Collection Highlights
A journall, with observations on my travail from Boston in N.E. to N.Y., New Jersies, & Philadelphia...
Date:
1697
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Benjamin.Bullivant
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Demi-parure
Object Number:
INV.12677a-d
Date:
1890-1950
Medium:
Smoky quartz, metal, leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
2 x 7 x 12 in.
Marks:
printed: under case lid: "MOULINIE & LEGRANDROY / GENEVE" in oval scroll
Description:
Demi-parure of smoky quartz and metal; necklace comprising alternating smaller and larger wilted floral elements grasping faceted smoky quartzes; linked with double chain of mixed metals; matching pendant earrings of pendeloque smoky quartzes surmounted by slender foliate motifs; gold earwires; burnt-orange leather case lined with bright blue velvet and ivory satin; printed with maker's mark.
Gallery Label:
This demi-parure (jewelry suite) was among the jewelry which came from the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
