Tieback

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Tieback

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.676

Description

A circular gilded brass cast tieback with a deep concave surface covered with velvet; in the center is a spherical form. This is framed by a raised ring consisting of three concentric circles, beyond which is a "rope-like" ring defining the contour of the tieback. The rounded back is of gilded brass. The shag is shaped with several knops and terminates in a steel screw.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/2 in

Diameter

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (19.1 x 11.4 cm)

Material

Velvet, Steel, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Very badly tarnished and corroded.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

In the box was found a note that read: "Very valuable 8/20/84. Gold curtain holders. Original to Montgomery Place's draperies. A.D."

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, North-Northwest Bedroom