William Jay Iselin (1908-1951) and friend in photo booth Place Unknown early 1930s JJ.2015.20.1.c You may view the Object of the Day Archives HERE
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Dorothy Iselin’s riding jacket c.1930 wool tweed, velvet, satin, plastic JJ.1979.86 This jacket belonged to Dorothy Iselin (1905-1981), the great-great-great granddaughter of John Jay. The fitted jacket is designed for those who would ride English style. It is similar to jackets that were traditionally worn in Britain. You may view the Object of the Day…
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Reflector Oven 1825 Tin JJ.1965.533
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Hair brooch 1856 Gold, pearl, glass, human hair JJ.1966.304 This oval brooch contains the hair of William Jay (1789-1858) and Augusta Jay (1790-1857), braided in a love knot. Around the hair, the pin’s bezel is encircled by two rows of seed pearls. A seed pearl is generally defined as a small natural pearl, usually measuring…
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Letter from Alexander Crummell to John Jay II Collection of John Jay Homestead State Historic Site Gift of Friends of John Jay Homestead Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. 8th August 1853 My Dear Mr Jay, I left England, with my family according to expectation on the 24 June; and we reached Monrovia on…
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William Jay 1819 Oil on canvas John Vanderlyn JJ.1974.132? This portrait of William Jay was done in 1819 by the renowned artist, John Vanderlyn. The painting is a three-quarter length portrait of the sitter, who faces slight right and is against a dark but simple background. It depicts a young William Jay, who was 29…
Mary Jay Schieffelin (1845-1916) Atelier Adele Studio, Vienna, Austria-Hungary 1872 JJ.2015.10 Mary was the daughter of John Jay II, and great-granddaughter of John Jay. She married William Henry Schieffelin (1836-1895). A photograph of their wedding celebration at Bedford House, taken by Matthew Brady, is in the collection of John Jay Homestead. Both of these photos…
Dumbwaiter Serving table c.1780-1800 Mahogany JJ.1958.159 This type of table is called a “Dumbwaiter.” An 18th century issue of the British Gentleman’s Magazine described how the rotating trays on these tables made them a replacement for servants and butler’s in many households in England at the time A favorite form of fashionable entertainment among…
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Mary Jay Schieffelin (1845-1916) Atelier Adele Studio, Vienna, Austria-Hungary 1872 JJ.2015.10
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Child’s Muff Date unknown Brown fur, satin JJ.1999.78 This muff was used to keep hands warm in the winter when going outside. It was likely designed for a young girl because of its small size. Muffs were introduced to women’s fashion in the 16th century and was popular with both men and women in the 17th and…