Scissor-like, with box-like appendage near point into which fits flat blade to snuff wick. Pins at fingerholes and near point support piece. Large rivet holds object together.
Black stone representation of a Roman monument with multiple-tier square based with inscription mentioning Marcus Aurelius and Antoninus Pious (Roman Emperors). column itself has continuous spiraling carving telling story in picture form. Top has round pedestal with military figurine, cloaked left arm raised as if holding a lance, right hand leaning on oval shield.
Green, Peter. 'Rome: The Center of Power 500 B.C. to A.D. 200', New York.
Height (in)
17.25
Dimension Details
Base: 3.312 " square.
Object ID
W.1935.012.001
Notes
This column probably represents the column of M. Aurelius in Rome, finished. 193A.D. Very similar to Trajan's column. Base inscription is probably not an original and figure on top is inaccurate. Original had two figures (male and female) replaced in 16th century by figure of St. Paul, Simpler than actual column.
Commonly known as a lamp stand due to its principle use; its four legs made it safer than the earlier candle stands. This mahogany table top is nearly square and of a plain design. The skirt is three inches deep and contains a single drawer that is almost the full width of the skirt. The extant pull is a reproduction; the original would have been plain with a small brass knob. The table is supported by four tapered legs with a ring turning at the top of each and a raised band six inches above the end of each leg.
This frog doorstop serves as an iconic symbol of James Buchanan's attachment to his favorite spring at his Wheatland farm, and was donated because it was an appropriate piece.
Brass candlesticks have flat, octagonal shaped bases. A cone shaped turning rises to the shaft, which is in the form of a series of brass turnings, with several cone shapes in the middle. The base of the candle cups have three ring turnings, a slight flare shape terminating with cock beading. These candlesticks were mass-produced and cast in two parts; stem with socket and the base. They are fitted with internal pushrod ejectors to facilitate the removal of candle stubs.
Butter dish made up of three parts Base is a basket-like woven design, two ring handles and a holder for a knife. Tray that fits into base with space below. Punched design in diamond shape and large hole in center. Lid is dome shaped with small knob with a lip band design handle on top.
Horseshoe shaped 'Rest your feet here' in raised letters around outside. Convex, padded cushion, covered with red velvet in center. Underneath is metal and hollow, larger leg inscribed with arrow design, rest tilts down at heel position. Likely owned by George B. Willson.
Girl's Victorian Dress, Pink Dress with Velvet Trim, long sleeved with gathered skirt. Fabric is rose colored silk with alternating vertical stripes of plain satin & 4 narrow white stripes. Both hand and machine construction used to make this dress. Double construction- silk on outside tan cotton fabric on inside. On bodic: 2 wide rows of gathering at neck. 1.5-in high stand up collar attached to neck. Over shoulders and on front are flaps decorated with 2 bands of burgundy velvet. These velevet bands also on stand up collar and near bottom edges of both sleves. Bands of lace attached to both cuffs and collar. Additional stiffener sewn inside 5-in. hem. Back closure is 13 hooks and eyes.
