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Joseph Dibrell, marble bust, circa 1901
Joseph Dibrell, a Texas lawyer and politician, and his wife, Ella Dancy Dibrell, were good friends and supporters of Elisabet Ney. Following Ney's death in 1907, the Dibrells purchased the sculptor's Austin studio, Formosa, to preserve her legacy.…
Wrist watch, blackened metal, circa 19th century
Wrist watch, blackened with incomplete and broken serpentine band. Removed from the frame because the framer used glue, synthetic felt, and cardboard. This was done to protect the metal. It was the suspicion of the collections manager that the…
Shirt front (two pieces), fabric, circa 19th century
Two-piece man's embroidered shirt-front, requires studs.
Pouch, chamois leather, circa 19th century
Soft chamois leather change pouch, with hole along the edge for a drawstring. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Necklace (missing chain), silver, circa 19th century
Silver necklace. Filagree of ten pieces strung together with black velvet (removed). Chain is missing. Each of the pieces are in a leaf or droplet pattern. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was…
Hat, black velvet, circa late 19th century
Black velvet, bow in front with blue silk lining. In poor condition. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Box with drawing implements, wood, circa late 19th century-early 20th century
Box with drawing implements, including charcoal and smudge tools. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Camphene lamp, brass, circa late 19th century-early 20th century
Single cylinder alcohol and turpentine burning lamp. Made of brass, this piece has three soldered feet on the underside and a threaded interior base. A large spring is housed inside between two bass tubes. The lower rounded portion is oxidizing. The…
Jug, water cooler with a single loop-handle, ceramic, n.d.
Single loop-handled jug with broken and missing portion. In optimal conditions, this jug would allow water to slowly escape in the form of evaporation, cooling the contents as much as 20 degrees. This object is part of the original 1909 collection,…
Rug beater, cane, n.d.
Cane rug beater, paddle is a clover leaf design. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Perfume bottle, ceramic, 19th century
White, green, and gold ceramic perfume bottle with a long neck and wide bottom. Bottle has its own peaked stopper. Mrs. Willie B. Rutland, the museum's first curator, claimed these had belonged to Ney's mother. This object is part of the original…
Three spoons, ivory, n.d.
Three ivory spoons. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Vase with pink Sensitive Plant motif, ceramic, 1904
White with a pink Sensitive Plant motif and gilt inside mouth of the vase. The Sensitive Plant can be found on the grounds of the museum. This was a wedding gift to Judge and Mrs McClendon. Vase said to be designed by Ney and painted by Nannie…
Pince-nez, glasses with a string, circa late 19th century-early 20th century
Framed pince-nez glasses. Like several other objects this was removed from the frame to protect the metallic piece inside. The frame contained, like the others, glues, cardboard, and plywood. These are notoriously damaging to metals such as bronze…
Francis R. Lubbock, plaster, modeled 1895
Originally from South Carolina, Francis Lubbock moved to Houston, Texas, in 1837. After managing a general store and working as a rancher, Lubbock entered a career in politics. He was elected governor of Texas in 1861 and later served as a lieutenant…
Elisabet Ney, Self-Portrait Bust, plaster, 1903
Plaster self-portrait bust. Study for the marble bust carved in 1903.
Elisabet Ney, life cast mask, 1862
Cast of Elisabet Ney's face from 1862. Lifecast of Ney's face done by someone other than herself.
Reagan Ear Cast, 1895
Reagan's left ear cast with Reagan's name on the edge. Rutland reports that Ney was asked to visit Reagan in his office to cast his ear. In making the mold she was reported to have also caught some of his hair in the mold. When she pulled the cast…
Dr. Jacob Bickler, Death Mask, 1902
Death cast of Dr Jacob Bickler. Jacob Bickler (1849–1902) was a scholar, educator and president of the Texas State Teacher's Association. He was founder of the Boys' Texas German and English Academy and the co-educational Bickler Academy, both…
Life Cast of Elisabet Ney (Head and Shoulders), 1865
Life cast of Elisabet Ney's head and shoulders with eyes clsoed and cloth over the hairline. The nose has been chipped off.
Life Mask of Unknown Person (Study for Statue of Lady Macbeth), 1902
Cast of face and neck of unknown person, eyes closed.
Death Mask of Dr. William Lambdin Prather, 1906
Death Cast of William Prather. Man with closed eyes, full moustache and beard. Mask includes the face, ears, and neck, going down to the clavicle. Ney had enlisted Italian stoncutter, Cosimo Docchi, to work for her on the Lady Macbeth piece. She…
Steiner Burleson (1892-1899), plaster, 1899
Finished marble on display in Gallery Two, Texas Gallery
Carrie Pease Graham (1851-1882), plaster, modeled 1895
Ney befriended Lucadia Pease, the widow of governor Elisha Pease, shortly after arriving in Austin. The Peases owned a large estate, Woodlawn, located west of Shoal Creek. Ney often visited Woodlawn and became close to the Pease grandchildren. This…
Giuseppe Garibaldi, portrait bust, plaster, 1865
Giuseppe Garibaldi, plaster bust, herm style, unclothed. Broken in 1952 and reassembled. Executed from life in Caprera.