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"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1

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Lithopane
1850-1875
Shaving mug
1850-1890
Chandelier
1899-1920
Water goblet
1969-1986
William J. millinery label
Sampler
ca. 1780
Figured flask
1815-1830
Mariner's Compass quilt
1830-1840
Bowl
1840-1880
Table forks (3)
1798-1809
Glass fragments
ca. 1900
Bowl
1870-1890
Flask
ca. 1862
Pitcher
1796-1820
Handkerchief
1915-1950
Ear trumpet
ca. 1800
Plate
1700-1720
Pocket watch
1900-1930
Vase
1875-1950
Section of lace
1700-1800
Tray
ca. 1830
Trumpet Creeper table lamp
ca. 1901-1906
Salt
ca. 1830-1840
Scarf: the Union Constitution and the flag...
ca. 1860
Teapot and cover
1840-1853
Sampler
1750-1810
Confection plates
1850-1870
Berry scoop
ca. 1868
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
cup
ca. 1830
Statuette: George Washington, (1732-1799)
Late 18th century-early 19th century
Tile
1725-1775
Child's plate
1854-1880
Salt spoon
ca. 1840-1850
Kerchief
ca. 1918
Coffeepot with lid
1820-1830
Measure
ca. 1850
Souvenir spoon
1886-1893
Textile fragment
1783
Plate
ca. 1755-1770
Dish
1770-1800
Candlestick
1770-1780
Champagne glass
1902-1920
Dish: fan, green
1880-1900
Scarf: Rhett and Bonnie Blue
1938
Coffeepot
1885
Hot water urn on a stand
1765-1766
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Soup ladle
ca. 1840
Plate: Souvenir Duchess Co. Socty. Banquet; Old Dutch Church
ca. 1912-1915
Commode or Washstand
1800-1815
Armchair
1785-1800
Flag
1943
Waste bowl
1823-1824
Tea cup
1850-1870
Sugar bowl: City Hall, New York
1800-1840
Ribbon
ca. 1860
Bottle
ca. 1789
Bandana: red triangular
ca. 1835
Tea caddy
ca. 1790
Dessert fork
ca. 1840
Spoon
1890-1920
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Sampler
1825
The Match Race
ca. 1823
Kettle
1874
Beaker
1800-1820
Dessert spoon
1795-1797
Writing-arm chair
1790-1805
Armchair
1800-1815
Figurine - poodle
1849-1858
Pitcher
1836
Washbowl
ca. 1860
Bandbox
1820-1830
Oil lamps (pair)
1847-1860
Kerchief
1871
Soup plate
ca. 1790
Oyster forks (6)
ca. 1905
Spoon
1897
Candlestick (electrically rigged with wire and bulb)
late 19th century
Knife rests (2)
1825-1900
Oil lamp
1840-1860
Writing desk
1810-1830
Woven tablecloth: 1841 united we stand...
1841
Daffodil and Narcissus table lamp
c. 1910-1913
Saucer
ca. 1900-1945
Tray
1870-1900
Bowl
1815-1850
Butter churn
1800-1900
Brooch
1850-1870
Anthropomorphic box
1969-1986
Scarf:
1939
Salt
ca. 1830-1840
Scarf: V-shape w/Mexican designs
1941
Creamer
ca. 1830
Mustard spoon
ca. 1850-1860
Candy container in the shape of a suitcase
ca. 1940s
Cup and saucer
ca. 1770
Fruit knives (12)
1842-1843
Cake plate
1840-1853
Dutch oven
1790-1810
Cookie mold
1840-1860
Candlesticks
1500-1600
1961.222a
1820-1840
Pitcher
1815-1840
Flag: 34 stars
1861-1862
Tray
1869
Waste bowl
1820-1843
Tray
1830-1835
Kerchief
1941
Assembled Set of Worcester blue and White Soft Paste: dish with cabbage leaves
1760-1765
Quilt
1810-1830
Teapot
1907-1925
Carving knife and fork
1878-1880
Spoon
ca. 1900
Jug
1843-1891
Teapot stand
ca. 1810
Oil lamp e/electric cord
1847-1870
Candlestand
1760-1790
Sewing course sample book
1850-1900
Inkstand
ca. 1794
Verse sampler
1820
Underplate
1884
Dish
ca. 1790
Decanter with stopper
1860-1880
Printed textile of Lindburgh
1927-1933
Cann
ca. 1775
Sugar tongs
1800-1825
Coffeepot
1825-1860
Salt
1902-1920
Plate
1914-1940
Scarf: Met. Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History
1941
Hot milk pot
ca. 1845
Meat hook
1800-1900
Spoon
ca. 1908
Cup
1815-1830
Souvenir spoon
1890-1920
Side chair
1715-1750
Bank
1830-1850
Plate
1810-1840
Creamer
1823-1824
Saucer
1850-1870
Bitters bottle: Dr. Clark N. York
1860-1890
Porringer
20th century
Firing glass
1790-1820
Kerchiefs (two uncut)
1824
Standing cup
ca. 1856
Serving spoon and fork (Rosette)
ca. 1871
Spoon
1891-ca.1920
Tablespoon
ca. 1750-1770
Plate: The Heere Gracht
ca. 1930-1939
Textile fragment: industry/happy home design
ca. 1885
Statuette
late 19th century
Egg spoon
ca. 1820 - 1835
Figured flask
1820-1840
Scarf: "Gone with the wind"
1941
Creamer
ca. 1850
Pitcher
ca. 1846
Record book, June 1908 - April 1909
ca. 1900 - 1920
Side chair
1750-1800
Armchair
1856-1857
Jug
1814-1849
Child's mug
1915
Vegetable dish and stand
1785
Plate
1932
Oil lamp
1835-1860
Stenciled quilt piece
1811-1856
Bowl
ca. 1790
Coffee spoons (6)
ca. 1910
Spoon
1891-ca.1920
Plate: Sleepy Hollow Restorations
1957
Spoon: floral design on back of bowl
ca. 1700
Pennant: blue w/red cross and star
1900-1940
Mourning ring
ca. 1795
Plate
1819-1830
Alamanda hanging lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Presentation pitcher and cake baskets (pr.)
1819
Covered dish
1830-1840
Paperweight
1850-1900
Flag: Army/Navy
1942
Cup plate: log cabin motif
after 1840-1855
Wheel box with lid
1969-1986
Roach trap
ca. 1840
Salt
ca. 1829-1835
Scarf: sorority insignia
ca. 1936
Plate
ca. 1790
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Handkerchief
1940-1945
Table lamp
1904-1931
Butter knife
1848-1853
Scarf: Great Exhibition of 1851-view of hall, portraits...
1851
Jug
1825-1875
Mourning ring
1753
condiment shaker
1770-1800
Saucer
ca. 1830
Candle holder
ca. 1850
Footed dish
1820-1845
Masonic apron
1775-1825
Waiter
1875
Magnolia floor lamp
ca. 1910-1913
Show jar with cover
ca. 1875
Fluter and base
ca. 1865-1885
Bottle: Empire bottling Co...
1880-1881
Sampler
1828
Teapot
ca. 1900
Ewers (pair)
1833
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
Champagne glass
1902-1920
Armchair
ca. 1788
Armchair
1790-1793
Tray: Hope Mill, Catskill, New York
1820-1840
Tea plate
ca. 1790
Confection plate
1853-1870
Carving knife
1887 - 1888
Plate
1840-1853
Candlestick, blue dolphin
1845-1865
The Eisenhower Toile
1952
Pitcher
ca. 1830
Ladle
1847-1850
Candlesticks
1875-1900
Teacup
Sampler
1750-1825
Jacquard coverlet
1837
Sugar bowl with lid
ca. 1800
Pie crimper
1850-1900
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
Plate
1879-1885
Kettle stand and burner
1874
1 of a Pair of Side Chairs
1820-1850
Child's rocking chair
1890-1900
Bowl
ca. 1825
Dogwood hanging shade
c. 1900-1906
Tea cup and saucer
1850-1870
Meat carving platter
ca. 1820
Brooch
1800-1900
Tumbler
1780-1820
Kerchief
1896
Hanging shade
ca. 1900-1910
Marrow scoop
ca. 1790
Spoon
1892-1898
Spout strainer
1902-1907
Pocket knives (2)
ca. 1850
Quilt
1825-1850
Waste bowl
1816-1818
Teaspoon
ca. 1825-1835
National Package Receipt Book
ca. 1900 - 1920
Porringer
ca. 1705-1724
Side chair
1780-1810
Picture Frame
1905-1920
Banner: Exempts 23rd and 24th wasd N.Y.City
1816-1865
Gravy boat and platters (2)
ca. 1885-1910
Christening bib
2003
Flag: H.F.
1909
Vase
1870-1900
Scarf: New York Worlds Fair, 1939
1939
Urn and cover
ca. 1800
Fish knives (12)
ca. 1910
Spoon
1891-1920
Plate
1892
Child's tea service set
Platter
1870-1900
Chest
1780-1830
Painting
1800-1840
cup
1750-1850
Ribbon
1897-1901
Side chair
1730-1790
Case bottle
1700-1820
Banner: orange/yellow
ca. 1898
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1891
Sherry goblet
1969-1986
Textile fragment
ca. 1800
Figured bottle
1851-1855
New York Crystal Palace
ca.1854
Teapot
ca. 1878
Ice tongs
1855
Bottle
ca. 1720-1730
Tureen
ca. 1800
Sugar bowl with cover
Souvenir spoon
1890-1910
Chest
1780-1830
Broadside
ca. 1813
sugar bowl w/lid
1875-1900
Dinner plate
ca. 1952
Doorknob
1900-1920
Vase
1840-1890
Wall clock
1780-1840
Salver
ca. 1700
Tapestry
1939
Tile
1750-1800
Handkerchief:
ca. 1941
Salt
ca. 1830-1840
Door plate
1840-1890
Watch chain
1840-1880
Pitchers (pair)
ca. 1849
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
Dish: "ice cream"
1875-1900
Tray
1875-1900
Adjustable candlestick
1775-1800
Toaster
1760-1800
Pocket watch with key, piece of lace and textile
ca. 1815
Candlestick
ca. 1830
Compote plate
1850-1870
Hair comb
1878
Fire plaque
1800-1818
Glass Tumbler with a Portrait of Dewitt Clinton
ca. 1825
Banjo clock
1821-1832
Bowl
1884
Cup and saucer
ca. 1830
Pastry jagger/crimper
1850-1900
Stenciled quilt piece
1811-1856
plate: stamped w/winged figure, ?ondon; 1901 scratched on
1780-1810
Writing desk
1770-1780
Leech jar and cover
1850-1900
Tongs
1760-1850
Spoon
1909-ca. 1920
Waistcoat
ca. 1760
Warming ladle
1750-1800
Mug
1850-1900
Tile
1725-1775
Cup and saucer
1825-1850
Tea service
ca. 1825
Dinner plate
ca. 1923
Sauce tureen
ca. 1790
Ribbon
1800-1850
The Famous Match Race, 1823
ca. 1823
Slipcover
1820-1870
Porringer and cover
ca. 1820
Communion spoon
1727-1760
Presentation bowl
1858
Teaspoon
ca. 1790
Mug
1865 - 1898
Creamer
ca. 1840
Spoons (2)
ca. 1700-1750
NYC2012 Oscar de la Renta Scarf
2005
Two-handed cup and cover
1730/31 or 1732/33
1 from set of 9 Side chairs
1828-1835
Tile
1852-1866
Ink bottle
ca. 1830
Plate: rust and blue floral motifs
ca. 1878
Vase: Eva line - medium
1999-2003
Plate
1914-1940
Butter cooler, cover, and stand
1823-1845
Flag, Civil War, First Regiment, New York Dragoons
ca. 1865
Watch fob
1775-1825
Tablespoons (5)
1824-1827
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1904
Three Owls Plate Three Owls Plate
1880-1910
Teaspoon
ca. 1840
Intaglio stone: monogram; bust of man
ca. 1777
Coverlet
1825-1850
Platter: Highlands, Hudson River
1820-1840
Apple Blossom table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Tablespoon (altered)
ca. 1680 - 1700
Figured bottle: codfish shape
1900-1930
Tile
1650-1700
Lady's hat
ca. 1883
Tablespoon
ca. 1800
Baby cup
1969-1986
Sampler
1810
Tumbler
1850-1900
"Penn's Treaty with the Indians"
ca. 1800
Dish
ca. 1790
Cotton Textile
1932
Spoon
1909-1915
Figurine: boy w/basket
ca. 1760
Serving fork and spoon
ca. 1880
Jar
1800-1900
Cup
1815-1830
Tea service
1795-1797
flask w/cover
1800-1840
Tea bowl from partial tea set
ca. 1800
Winter
1700-1800
Paperweight
1845-1850
Mug
1859-1894
Watch chain
1800-1875
Water goblet
1969-1986
Embroidery floss sample card (one of a set of five)
1960s
Textile: photograph of ship /fern design
ca. 1900
Bottle
1790-1810
Needlework picture
1800-1820
Plate
1840-1853
Table knives (21)
ca. 1855
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
Spoon
ca. 1600-1700
Dish
ca. 1900
Candlestand
1790-1830
Box on stand
1800-1850
Pocket watch
1880-1920
Seal matrix
ca. 1780
Confection plate
1850-1870
Floral Motif w/Teacup: gold border
ca. 1780-1800
Statuette: Sailor Boy
Late 19th century
Footed eggcup
1840-1860
Jug
1802-1819
Dish
ca. 1900
Banner
1977-1995
Figured flask
1835-1855
Tankard
1760-1800
Bowl
1770, re-decorated in the 19th century
Counterpane
1816
Teapot
1896
Egg spoon
ca. 1850
Spoon
ca. 1910
Stained glass panel: window hanging
1870-1900
Paper Clip
1905-1920
salt cellar
1800-1850
Child's side chair
1854
Tobacco jar
1840-1900
Poinsettia table lamp
ca. 1906-1910
Cup and saucer
1886-1889
Decorative mounts and mold cast
1800-1900
Rug
1800-1850
Decanter with stopper
1790-1830
Memorial Embroidery
ca. 1814
Set of seven saucers from partial tea set
ca. 1800
Trowel
ca. 1909
Flour sack fragment
ca. 1857
Pitcher: Lawrence/Decatur
1814-1830
Portrait plate
ca. 1814
Textile fragment
1900-1950
Teapot
1859-1860
Spoon
ca. 1780-90
Spoon
1912-26
Punch bowl
ca. 1829
Child's Recamier
1825-1900
Inlaid wooden panel
ca. 1900
Teapot
1840-1860
Teapot
1817/18
Platter
ca. 1946-1960
Hair bracelet
ca. 1870
Demijohn
1850-1880
Stenciled quilt piece
1811-1856
Child's mug
1825-1850
Child's spoon and fork
ca. 1900
Souvenir spoon
1896-1910
Mug
1810-1830
Memorial spoon
ca. 1788
Crazy quilt
1886
Textile fragment
1750-1800
Plate
1816-1829
Candle mold
1780-1830
Napkin
Painted table with drawer
1840-1860
Armchair
1810-1820
Confederate Navy Jack, or "Southern Cross"
1861-1865
Platter
ca.1788
Iron peel
ca. 1900-1930
Kerchief
1876
Coffee spoons (12) (Lancaster)
ca. 1905
Scarf: San Antonia Texas
1942
Locket (mourning)
ca. 1865
Spoon
1911
Pitcher
1890-1910
Teaspoon
ca. 1835
Souvenir spoon
1911
Secretary
1800-1815
Caster
1824-1836
Candlesticks
1800-1870
Case for bracelet
1854-1870
Platter commemorating Pickett's Charge
ca. 1870
Paperweight
1900-1910
Pitcher
ca. 1899
Favrile Fabrique table lamp
1910-1913
Dressing case
1820-1840
Hat
early 1960s
Grace Adele
ca. 1900
Figured flask
1825-1830
Embroidery of Columbian World's Fair
1893
Coffee pot
ca. 1720
Souvenir spoon
1890-1910
Glass fragments
ca. 1900
Santa Claus
1880-1890
Coffee spoons (6)
1890-1892
Flag: 42 Stars Americnan Flag
1889-1890
Hutch table
1700-1750
Mirror knobs (pair)
ca. 1800
Candlestick
ca. 1810
Plate
1700-1720
Pitcher
1792-1796
Vase
1875-1950
Flag
1915
Tray
ca. 1830
Dragonfly table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Bottle
1770-1830
Scarf: military
1930-1950
Peony hanging shade
ca. 1899-1904
Coverlet
1825-1850
Teapot
ca. 1790-1800
Souvenir spoon
1875-1940
Spoon
ca. 1892
Glass tumbler: I Like Ike
ca. 1952
Teaspoon
ca. 1800-1810
Figurine: Benjamin Franklin
ca. 1800
Tile
1725-1775
Flag and flagstaff
1940-1960
Dish
ca. 1900
Masonic apron
prior to 1794
Sugar bowl with lid
1820-1830
Match holder
ca. 1900
Nursing bottle
1820-1850

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