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Snake jug
Date:
1871
Object Number:
1906.6ab
Medium:
Stoneware

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Plate
1854-1880
Candle snuffer
1800-1850
Ear pendants (part of demi-parure)
1820-1860
Goblet
1902-1920
Firing glass
1790-1820
Pieced quilt square
1800-1850
Beaker
1589
Teaspoon
ca. 1825 - 1835
Argand lamp
ca. 1850
Plate: The Heere Gracht
ca. 1930-1939
Textile fragment: industry/happy home design
ca. 1885
Bottle stands (pair)
1770-1776
Scarf: New York Worlds Fair 1939
1939
Creamer
ca. 1835
Tablespoons (2)
1845-1853
Spoon
ca. 1913
Pendant (mourning)
1821-1825
Kerchief: blue check w/initials P.C. in corner
1820-1825
1 of a Pair of Armchairs
1890-1900
Sampler
1794
Napkin
1952-1956
Coffeepot
1824/25
Saucer
1850-1870
Druggist's jar
1830-1880
Mustard spoon
1800-1850
Plate: Residence...Lafayette
1815-1840
Democratic Crying Towel
1952
Cann(s)
ca. 1750
Spoon
1890-1920
Spoon
1909
Unfinished Sampler
1800-1850
Handkerchief
1930-1950
Waste bowl
1874
Mortar and pestle
ca. 1700-1800
Patterns for 20" Daffodil shade model 1497
ca. 1900 - 1920
Porringer
ca. 1800-1825
Junk paperweight
1930-1960
Apron
ca. 1870
Peony Border floor lamp
ca. 1910-1913
Banner
1939
Dogwood floor lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Dish
1825-1850
Cup and saucer in shadow box
ca. 1825
Salt: Pressed Glass Cover
ca. 1830-1840
Ice bucket
ca. 1900
Stenciled quilt piece
1811-1856
Tea bowl and saucer
1780-1795
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Spoon
1905
Plate: Haertger's View of Niew Amsterdam
ca. 1939
Dressing table
1760-1780
Plate
1825-1840
Tulip table lamp
ca. 1910-1913
Ribbon
ca. 1840
Grace Adele
ca. 1900
Candleholder w/candle
1750-1770
Platter
1784-1785
Yardage
1900-1950
Earrings (pair)
1800-1900
Rosary and jewelry box
1969-1986
Figured flask
1835-1855
Serving spoons (2)
ca. 1800
Textile fragment
ca. 1815
Creamer
ca. 1815
Sardine fork (Arabesque)
ca. 1871
Handkerchief
1940-1945
Vegetable dish and cover
ca. 1790
Side chair
1795-1805
One from pair of Side Chairs
1846-1847
Cruet
1820-1840
Paper lantern
1864
Porringer
ca. 1829
Tea cup
ca. 1830
Glass rummer
1840-1860
Pressing iron
1850-70
Shirt cuffs
1740-1790
Waiter
1870
Tile
ca. 1955
Footed dish
1835-1880
Teaspoon
ca. 1805
Spanish American War Campaign hat: Fedora
1895-1905
Coverlet
1840
Creamer
1874
Flag
1900-1950
Spoon
1886-1919
Looking glass
1750-1770
Armchair
1825-1845
Quilted square
1830-1850
Plate
1954
Pocket watch with calendar dial
1850-1900
Pair of bottle stands
ca. 1810
Trencher salt
ca. 1816
Saucer
1840-1853
Pitcher: creamer
1830-1840
Embroidery of woman with sheep
1790-1810
Flower Basket hanging shade
ca. 1900-1910
Teaspoon
ca. 1750-1760
Candlesticks
1800-1870
Tumbler: monogramed
1890-1920
Traveling secretary that belonged to John James Audubon
1800-1820
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Dogwood lampshade
ca. 1900-1906
Teapot
1853
Two-handled cup and cover
1762/63
Spoon
1902-1923
Salt
1830-1850
1 of set of 6 Side Chairs
1770-1790
Letter Holder Divider
1905-1920
Plate
1700-1720
Hooked rug
1850-1900
Poppy table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Tea cup and saucer
1850-1870
Vase
1870-1900
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Linen towel: Fulton's Folly
1941
Saucer: Floral Motif w/gold border
ca. 1780-1800
Tablespoon
ca. 1790
Spoon
1902
Canister and lid
1700-1750
Bandbox
1830-1850
Coffee and tea service
1816-1818
Key
1720-1790
Teapot with lid
ca. 1880
1 Sofa of a pair
1850-1860
Vase
1840-1880
Perfume bottle in case
1790-1830
Jar
1833-1861
Bonnet
1829
Butter chip
1870-1875
Pitcher
ca. 1946-1960
Pitcher from wash stand set
ca. 1900
Scarf: Spring Cotton Mills
1939
Jug
1827-1829
Fire screen
1845-1865
Bowl
1765-1785
Plate
ca. 1910
Spoon
ca. 1939
Dessert fork
1839 - 1851
Spice box
1775-1820
Whistle
1810-1840
Oil lamp
1850-1900
Advertising ribbon
ca. 1900
1 of a pair of Side Chairs
1880-1900
Plate
1914-1940
Dish with cover
1880-1890
"The Last Supper"
1820-1880
Top hat
1937
Champagne goblet
1969-1986
Salt
ca. 1830-1840
Teaspoon
ca. 1850
Bowl: china trade lotus motif
1755-1765
Scarf: Colonial Williamsburg
1941
Hot water pot
1850-1900
Cake server
ca. 1855
Wick trimmer or pincers
19th Century
Bouillion spoons
ca. 1911
Pressing iron
ca. 1852
Adjustable candlestick
1775-1800
Toaster
1760-1800
Pressing iron
1750-1850
miniature teapot
1800-1820
Plate
ca. 1870-1882
Glass Tumbler with a Portrait of Dewitt Clinton
ca. 1825
Woven coverlet: blue, orange, white
1880-1930
Plate
1790-1800
Tea bowl
ca. 1793
Circular box with lid
1969-1986
Berry spoon
ca. 1894
Tile
1640-1670
plate: stamped w/winged figure, ?ondon; 1901 scratched on
1780-1810
Sample card: BZ no. 14 w/11 samples
1850-1900
Sugar bowl with lid
1789-1796
Tablespoon and fork
ca. 1840-1860
Spoon
ca. 1918
Mug
1850-1900
Tile
1725-1775
Crane chain
ca. 1750
Pot
1838-1849
Red shawl w/embroidered border and insert
1830-1880
Pocket knife with a sheath
1700-1800
Flatware handle
1750-1800
Finger bowl
1902-1920
The Famous Match Race, 1823
ca. 1823
Mantel clock
1770-1789
Pitcher and tray
ca. 1896
Cup and saucer
ca. 1830
Pie rimmer, crimper and pastry cutter
ca. 1866
Mug
1865 - 1898
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Armchair
1785-1789
Sugar bowl with lid
1795-1797
Berry spoons (2)
1855
Spoon
1908-1920
1 from set of 9 Side chairs
1828-1835
Tile
1852-1866
Dish
1782-1788
Bouquet holder
1850-1900
Cup plate
1816-1830
Grape hanging shade
ca. 1900-1906
Whiskey bottle
ca. 1910
Butter cooler, cover, and stand
1823-1845
Pitcher
ca. 1854
Needlework picture
1808
Porringer
ca. 1769-1788
Tablespoon
ca. 1820
Kerchief
1889
Intaglio stone: monogram; bust of man
ca. 1777
Coverlet
1825-1850
Coffeepot
ca. 1840
Plate: 34th President of the U.S...
ca. 1953
Bonnet
Early 19th century
Figured bottle: codfish shape
1900-1930
Tile
1650-1700
Portrait Banner Ribbon
ca. 1890
Jug
1879-1882
Figured flask
1835-1855
Pocket watch with key
1815-1840
Covered dish
ca. 1946-1960
Tumbler
1850-1900
Teaspoon
ca. 1805-1815
Pot
1852-1872
Jug
1827-1829
Saltcellar
ca. 1790
Toaster
1830-1900
Spoon
1904-ca. 1920
Jar
1800-1900
Cup
1815-1830
Platter: Castle Garden, Battery, New York
1824-1840
Saucer: Franklin's Proverbs...Silks & Satins
1800-1850
Commemorative ribbon
ca. 1904
Winter
1700-1800
Paperweight
1845-1850
Scarf: military motifs
1941
Cup
1800-1850
Flag: graduates of the 7th Regiment 3430/350
1917-1918
Salt spoons (2)
ca. 1800
Letter opener
1969-1986
Bottle
1790-1810
Serving spoons (2)
ca. 1791
Figured bottle: eagle w/banner
1850-1870
"The Storming of Quebec"
ca. 1800
Dish
ca. 1790
Teaspoon
ca. 1830
Spoon
1910
Candlestand
1790-1830
Box on stand
1800-1850
Plate: New York from Brooklyn Heights
1820-1829
Chalice
1820-1850
Teacup
ca. 1805
Footed eggcup
1840-1860
Manhattan
1930
Flag: 34 Star American Flag
1861-1863
Punch bowl
ca. 1810
Footed box with lid
1969-1986
Cypriote vase
1898
Bowl
1770, re-decorated in the 19th century
Teaspoon
ca. 1805
Needlework picture
ca. 1912
Plate
1840-1853
Table knife
ca. 1855
Spoon
ca. 1904
salt cellar
1800-1850
Warming pan
1775-1825
Child's side chair
1854
Pitcher: blue on white floral motif
1780-1790
Mantilla
1900-1950
Salt
ca. 1780
John Kerry Campaign bandana
2004
Decanter with stopper
1790-1830
Cake or jelly mold
1840-1900
Vase
1875-1950
Platter
1820-1846
Flag of the 39th Regiment New York State Veteran Volunteers
ca. 1861
Oil lamp
ca. 1900
Portrait plate
ca. 1814
Vegetable dish
1791-1792
Coverlet
1800-1850
Vase
1893
Egg spoons (10) (Rouen)
ca. 1892
Spoon
ca. 1911
Child's Recamier
1825-1900
Inlaid wooden panel
ca. 1900
"LAWYERS" Arm Band
ca. 1900
Bottle
1790-1840
Still bank
1800-1900
Platters (6)
1795/96; 1785/86
Cake basket (one of a pair)
1819
Demijohn
1850-1880
Tea infuser
ca. 1900
Chamberstick
1840-1870
Chatelaine in case
1625-1675
Trowel
1909
Calico fragment that came through Confederate blockades during the Civil War
ca. 1861-1865
Crazy quilt
1886
Textile fragment
1750-1800
Salt
1902-1920
Bandbox
1835-1836
Milk jug and cover
ca. 1793
Plate
1914-1940
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Painted table with drawer
1840-1860
Top hat: knox; Fifth Ave., New York
1890-1920
Armchair
1810-1820
Woodbine table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Pitcher
1840-1860
Saucers
1815-1827
Salt and pepper shakers (pair)
1997
Coffee spoons (12) (Lancaster)
ca. 1905
Scent bottle with stopper
1800-1850
Jug
1820-1850
Textile fragment on backing: G. Washington
1932
Mourning bracelet with case
ca. 1854
Butter knives (8)
ca. 1911
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1891
Souvenir spoon
1911
Secretary
1800-1815
Lantern
1830-1870
Cruet set
ca. 1880
Tobacco ribbon
late 19th - early 20th century
Platter commemorating Pickett's Charge
ca. 1870
Paperweight
1900-1910
Scarf: map of US
1941
Kerchief
1952
Confederate Navy Jack, or "Southern Cross"
1914-1940
Milk pot
1770/71
Plate
1802-1828
Card case with nine visiting cards
1850-1900
Figured flask
1825-1830
Vase
1880-1900
Needlepoint primer: Eliza
1860-1890
Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure)
1840-1870
Table forks (11)
ca. 1850-1860
Spoon
1885-1905
Flag: 42 Stars Americnan Flag
1889-1890
Hutch table
1700-1750
Brooch (stick pin)
1840-1890
Necklace, 2 brooches, earrings in boxes (seed pearl parure)
1840-1880
Cup
1850-1900
Book flask
1847-1858
Vase
1875-1950
1776-1876
1876
Salver
ca. 1851
Stepped ovals box
1969-1986
Beach hat
1960
Peony hanging shade
ca. 1899-1904
Mustard spoon
1843-1849
Panel:
1866-1891
Covered urn
1870-1889
Glass fragments
ca. 1900
Figurine: Benjamin Franklin
ca. 1800
Colander
1800-1900
Tile
1725-1775
Jar: Honeypot w/lid
1880-1910
Mirror knobs (pair)
ca. 1800
Wine funnel with strainer
1838/39
Serving plate
ca. 1790
Nursing bottle
1820-1850
Printed textile of Declaration of War of 1812
ca. 1815
Flag: 38 Stars American
1876
Saucer
1810-1820
Ashtray
1940-1960
Demijohn
1825-1875
Souvenir spoon
1898
Jar
1800-1838
Rug: squares w/knotted work in star design
1860-1890
Coffee and tea service
1795-1800
Dessert knife and fork
ca. 1781
Spoon
1890-1920
Dressing box with swinging mirror
1760-1780
Side chair
1780-1810
Wastebasket
1820-1850
Vase
1832-1838
Hooked rug
1840-1870
Teaspoon
ca. 1845
1932 Presidential campaign kercheif for the Socialist Party
1932
Bowl
ca. 1900
Bitters bottle
1860-1890
Candlesticks
1640-1660
Tea bowl
ca. 1787
Partial Tea Service
ca. 1820-1840
Chamberstick with finger holder and snuffer
1825-1870
Canister and lid
ca. 1764
Bookmark
1865-1875
Salt spoons (2)
1839-1851
Needlework of George Washington on horseback
1876
Bracelet (Florentine mosaic) in case
mid-19th century
Pitcher
1833
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
Watch fob
1775-1825
Watch fob
1750-1850
One of Set of 4 side chairs
1790-1805
Footed sugar bowl with cover
1880-1910
Calash
1780-1830
Creamer
1817/18
Tea cup
1850-1870
Oil lamp
1825-1840
Waste bowl
1817/18
Fish slice
ca. 1871
Kerchief: Alexander Hamilton
1805-1806
Papboat
ca. 1840
Child's knife
ca. 1847
Spoon
1891-ca.1920
Chafing dish
1740-1760
Looking glass
1775-1795
Cruets (6)
ca. 1790
Oil lamp base
1848-1854
Dessert spoon
1795-1797
Afgan: pink and gray squares w/black trim
1900-1950
Footed bowl
1845-1865
Sample card: CB no. 1 w/9 samples
1850-1900
Oil lamp
1841-1851
Lady's hat
1830-1860
Tankard
ca. 1735
Shaving cup
1800-1900
Ladle
1784-1795
Figured bottle/flask
1851-1857
Apothecary bottle
18th century
Scarf: automobile motif
1941
Plate
ca. 1790
Presentation urn
1816
Spoon
1897
Flask
1875-1925
Side chair
1795-1805
Brooch: memorial
1750-1800
Caddy spoon
1792-1793
Cup
ca. 1900-1945
Forks (3)
ca. 1850 - 1870
Still bank
1840-1880
Cream jug
1820-1840
Cup
1800-1840
Brooch and earrings set (demi-parure)
1820-1860
Oval box
1969-1986
Garniture Vase
ca. 1814
Souvenir spoon
1912/13
Sugar spoon
ca. 1850-1860
Creamer
ca. 1810
Fish knife
1869-1888
Candy container in the shape of a rabbit
ca. 1941-1945
Kerosene oil lamp with wick and extra wicks
1875-1900
Astral lamp
1840-1850
Tilt-top table
1876-1900
Bowl
1820-1880
Campaign fan
1952
porringer
1761-1800
Soup plate
ca. 1882
Decanter with stopper
1860-1880
Panel: image of George Washington w/horse
ca. 1876
Flask
1858-1862
Tea tray
ca. 1820
Creamer
1820-1843
Champagne glass
1860-1880
Salt cellar
ca. 1830-1835
Mustard spoon
ca. 1835 - 1850
Lace Sampler
ca. 1800
Waste bowl
ca. 1840
Sugar tongs
ca. 1833-1848
Spoon
1891-ca. 1920
Set of cups and saucers in case
1825-1835
Armchair
1805-1810
Ribbon
1888
Smelling bottle
1820-1890
Plate
1894
Table bell
1796/97
Brooch (part of demi-parure)
1820-1860
Goblet
1902-1920
Champagne glass
1860-1880
Pieced quilt square
1800-1850
Berry spoon
1870-1900
Cheese strainer
1800-1850
Figured flask
1820-1840
Scarf: "Gone with the wind"
1941
Chalices (4)
1875-1900
Beadwork picture
1820-1840
Soup plate
ca. 1790
Wafer iron
ca. 1720-1820
Spoon
ca. 1915
Adjustable candle holder
1890-1920
Side chair
1750-1800
Armchair
1856-1857
Salt
1902-1920
Campaign kerchief
1888
Teapot
1823-1824
Saucer
1850-1870
Oil lamp
1835-1860
Salt
1902-1920
Sugar bowl
ca. 1795
Handkerchief
1952
Goblet
1865-1898
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1920
Spoon
1903
Pennant: blue w/red cross and star
1900-1940
Mourning ring
ca. 1795
Paisley cashmere shawl
1820-1840
Ladle
ca. 1830
Linen drawing for 22" Peony shade model 1505
1900-1904
Covered dish
1830-1840
Paperweight
1850-1900
Apron
1825-1875
Shelf clock
1857-1880
Banners
1816-1865

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