Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Dessert fork | 1850-1860 | 1944.53 |
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Handkerchief | 1940-1945 | 2009.52.155 |
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Soup tureen with cover and stand | ca. 1790 | 1984.39a-c |
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Oyster forks (11) (Cluny) | ca. 1883 | INV.14487a-k |
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Plate: Haertger's View of Niew Amsterdam | ca. 1939 | INV.13577 |
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Dressing table | 1760-1780 | 1963.73 |
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Plate | 1932 | 1957.14e |
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Caster | ca. 1800-1830 | 1922.32 |
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Tea cup | ca. 1830 | 2000.17i.2 |
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Candleholder w/candle | 1750-1770 | 1896.48 |
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Platter | 1784-1785 | X.524 |
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Waistcoat | 1780-1800 | INV.3200 |
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Earrings (pair) | 1820-1880 | 1939.199ab |
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Poppy floor lamp | ca. 1906-1910 | N84.107.1 |
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Cream jug | 1835-1865 | 1952.159 |
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Smelling bottle | 1820-1890 | 1965.766g |
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Looking West on East 20th Street from Third Avenue, New York City | 1840-1900 | 1920.121 |
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Figured flask | 1835-1855 | 1953.358 |
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Panel: printed design | 1800-1850 | INV.11648 |
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Platter | 1829-1836 | 1930.33 |
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Flag | 1900-1950 | INV.11426a |
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Spoon | 1890-1920 | 2009.28.142 |
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Miniature pitcher | 1810-1830 | 1948.203 |
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Side chair | 1795-1805 | 1963.173 |
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One from pair of Side Chairs | 1846-1847 | 1947.272b |
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Pocket watch | 1890-1930 | INV.12416 |
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Plate | ca. 1790 | INV.13132 |
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Confection plate | 1850-1870 | 1941.174 |
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Oil lamp | 1840-1880 | 1956.99 |
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Glass rummer | 1840-1860 | 1965.780b |
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Printed textile: a Joffre - la patrie, 1914-1915 | ca. 1915 | 1944.170 |
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Turtleback chandelier | ca. 1905 | N84.27.1 |
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Kettle-on-stand with a burner | 1725-1800 | INV.14135a-d |
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Candlesticks | 1860-1870 | INV.641a |
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Door strap hinge | 1800-1850 | INV.411 |
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Spanish American War Campaign hat: Fedora | 1895-1905 | 1957.133 |
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Jacquard coverlet | 1843 | 1942.407 |
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Partial tea service | ca. 1800 | 1952.110a-c |
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Pie crimper | ca. 1850-1900 | Z.86 |
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Spoon | ca. 1900 | 2009.28.63 |
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Looking glass | 1750-1770 | 1952.440 |
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Armchair | 1825-1845 | INV.14951 |
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Dragonfly table lamp | ca. 1900-1906 | N84.67.1 |
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Tea cup and saucer | 1850-1870 | 1941.152ab |
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Tablespoons (2) | ca. 1830 | 1950.117ab |
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Tablespoon | ca. 1740-1750 | 1980.21 |
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Pitcher: creamer | 1830-1840 | INV.4009 |
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Textile fragment | 1840 | 1960.74 |
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Saucer | ca. 1780-1800 | INV.13359 |
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Souvenir spoon | ca. 1900 | INV.13989 |
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Spoon | 1903 | 2009.28.345 |
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Spout strainer | ca. 1900 | 1988.57 |
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Tumbler: monogramed | 1890-1920 | INV.13630 |
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Traveling secretary that belonged to John James Audubon | 1800-1820 | 1970.1 |
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Creamer | 1816-1818 | 1939.547 |
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Door knocker | 1800-1820 | 1936.486 |
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Tiffany Studios Employees Record | ca. 1900 - 1920 | 2007.4.11.1 |
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1 of set of 6 Side Chairs | 1770-1790 | 1870.6d.deacc |
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Letter Holder Divider | 1905-1920 | 1985.25d |
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Derby in original box | 1900-1930 | 1941.1205a-c |
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Pitcher | ca. 1850 | 1983.7 |
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Baby booties (pair) | 2003 | 2003.16.6ab |
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Pitcher: Wedgewood, indigo blue | 1785-1800 | INV.13045 |
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Flag | ca. 1781 | X.64 |
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Vase | 1870-1900 | 1933.209a |
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Pillow cover | 19th c. | 1973.51b |
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Tankard | ca. 1730 - 1750 | 1976.40 |
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Ice-cream forks | 1925-1932 | INV.14467a-h |
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Spoon | ca. 1909 | 2009.28.264 |
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Kettle stand and burner | 1874 | 1920.18cd |
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Tea infuser | ca. 1900 | 1988.34 |
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Canister and lid | 1700-1750 | 1940.272ab |
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Bandbox | 1830-1850 | 1937.1616 |
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Kerchiefs | ca. 1840-1860 | 1952.296 |
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Open fat lamp | 1750-1850 | 1896.16ab |
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Advertising ribbon | ca. 1900 | INV.2859.4 |
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1 Sofa of a pair | 1850-1860 | 1954.208a |
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Vase | 1840-1880 | INV.681cd |
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Box | 1851 | 1937.1451ab |
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Teaspoons (2) | ca. 1825 | 1909.38ab |
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Sherry goblet | 1969-1986 | 2000.181 |
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Creamer | 1815-1827 | 1969.11b |
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Printed textile of William Henry Harrison | 1840 | 1944.145 |
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Scarf: Spring Cotton Mills | 1939 | 1941.895 |
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Pieced quilt squares (189) | 1930-1940 | INV.11555b.1-189 |
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Creamer | 1901 | Z.2088 |
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Plaque | ca. 1910 | 1938.251 |
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Memorial to the Hugenots: The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes | 1908 | 1908.41 |
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Porringer | ca. 1705-1724 | 1962.35 |
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Brooch / pendant, bracelets set (demi-parure) | 1820-1840 | Z.2300.24a-c |
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Dessert fork | 1839 - 1851 | 1939.136 |
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Spice box | 1775-1820 | 1937.223 |
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Plate | 1750-1800 | 1950.215 |
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Watch stand | 1780-1820 | 1944.247a-c |
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Fluted vegetable dish | 1785-1795 | INV.12869 |
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Plate | 1914-1940 | 1939.479 |
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Dish with cover | 1880-1890 | 1948.324ab |
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Jar | 1863-1879 | 1928.55 |
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Cup: China Trade Society of Cincinnati | ca. 1785 | X.72 |
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Raise octagonal box with lid | 1969-1986 | 2000.125ab |
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Tile | 1725-1775 | Z.770n |
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Tile | 1700-1800 | INV.8796 |
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Ash pan | 1800-1850 | 1937.1756 |
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Salt | ca. 1830-1840 | INV.3951 |
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Box | ca. 1918 | INV.8383 |
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Creamer | 1789-1796 | 1981.17b |
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Bowl | 1864 | 1944.39 |
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Spoon | 1939 | 2009.28.159 |
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Salt | 1780/81 | 1947.474 |
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Tray | ca. 1840 | 1969.12 |
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Bouillion spoons | ca. 1911 | INV.14276a-f |
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Pressing iron | ca. 1852 | 1931.65 |
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Baby's jacket | ca. 1900 | Z.1211 |
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Pair of candlesticks with bobeches | 1763-64 | 1964.45a.1-2 |
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Compote plate | 1850-1870 | 1941.207 |
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Expandable tong | 1760-1850 | INV.7578 |
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Tumbler with portrait of Dewitt Clinton | ca. 1825 | 1884.4 |
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Pot | 1800-1820 | 1935.113 |
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Plate: Brooklyn Ferry | 1840-1860 | 1961.351 |
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Cup and saucer | ca. 1830 | 2000.17g.1-2 |
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Pastry jagger/crimper | ca. 1850-1900 | Z.86 |
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Handkerchief: star and eagle design | 1941 | 1941.392 |
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Figured flask | 1847-1855 | 1953.390 |
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Side chair | 1755-1790 | 1983.56a |
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Creamer | 1795-1797 | 1911.37d |
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Butter cooler | 1869-1898 | 1726a-c |
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Spoon | 1891-1905 | 2009.28.79 |
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Picture frame | 1850-1870 | 1937.654 |
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chalice | 1835-1845 | 1922.91 |
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1 of Pair of Armchairs | 1870-1900 | 1952.383a |
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Plate | 1824-1840 | 1961.183 |
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Cups | ca. 1825 | INV.14383 |
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"Workbox" school desk | 2000 | 2003.90 |
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Ribbon | late 19th century | INV.2782 |
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Souvenir spoon | ca. 1900 | 1945.3 |
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Textile yardage | 1846-1848 | 1941.107 |
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Porringer | 1805-1807 | 1924.35 |
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Tablespoon | ca. 1850 | 1944.48 |
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Commemorative plate | ca. 1883 | 2010.26.51 |
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Tray | 1875-1900 | 1928.35c |
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Asparagus tray | ca. 1870-1890 | INV.14041 |
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Jacquard coverlet | 1820-1850 | 1941.744 |
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Sugar bowl with lid | ca. 1840 | 1950.259cd |
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Plate | ca. 1930-1939 | 1939.188 |
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Scarf | 2008 | 2009.3.2 |
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1 from set of 9 Side chairs | 1828-1935 | 1934.43h |
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Tile | 1852-1866 | N-387.12 |
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Cow creamer | 1800-1820 | INV.581ab |
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Bookmark | 1840-1880 | Z.2372 |
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Vase: Eva line - large | 1999-2003 | 2003.23.1 |
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Dessert dish: sherbert | 1880-1910 | 1948.346i |
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Flag: American | 1800-1850 | INV.12282 |
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Oil lamp | 1847-1855 | 1965.909a |
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General Zachary Taylor | 1848 | 1941.102 |
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Chatelaine | ca. 1880 | 1944.89a.1-5 |
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Table forks | 1846 - 1861 | INV.14269a-l |
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Spoon | 1904-ca. 1920 | 2009.28.281 |
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Warming ladle | 1750-1800 | INV.14495 |
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Teaspoon | ca. 1823 | 1980.18 |
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Tureen stand | ca. 1790 | 1984.40c |
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Spoon | ca. 1700 | 1963.154 |
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Platter: New York, Hudson River (View from Governor's Island) | 1829-1836 | 1961.237 |
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Apple Blossom table lamp | ca. 1900-1906 | N84.124.1 |
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Chest | ca. 1804 | 1947.430 |
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Card receiver: Open Hand motif | 1880-1920 | 1953.797 |
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Flag | ca. 1918 | 1944.71 |
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Ladle | ca. 1797 | 1930.31 |
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Sugar bowl with lid | 1969-1986 | 2000.201ab |
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Creamer | 1875-1900 | 1935.5a |
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Campaign kerchief | 1844 | 1952.282 |
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Shot glass: tumbler | 1850-1900 | INV.12475 |
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Kerchief | 1952 | 1952.332 |
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Teapot | ca. 1910 | 1970.3 |
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Textile yardage | ca. 1830 | 1941.94 |
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Spoon | 1911 | 2009.28.199 |
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Two-handed cup and cover | 1730/31 or 1732/33 | 1915.26ab |
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Napkin ring | 1850-1900 | 1944.43g |
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Dish | 1820-1840 | 1951.239a |
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Saucer | 1815-1830 | 1951.243l |
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Beaker | 1825-1867 | 1964.75a |
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Teacup | ca. 1805 | 1954.9g |
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Figurine: man w/letter | ca. 1814-1860 | 1911.74b |
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Paperweight | 1845-1850 | 1965.92 |
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Jug | 1820-1850 | 1937.927 |
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Plate: America Independent | 1820-1840 | 1961.113 |
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Shell box | 1969-1986 | 2000.145 |
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Embroidery floss sample card (one of a set of five) | 1960s | 2017.5.6a |
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Platter | 1817-1830 | 1961.261 |
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Textile: photograph of soldiers /ivy design | ca. 1900 | 1942.82c |
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Salt | ca. 1831-1833 | 1965.738b |
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"Innocence" | 1802 | 1937.1335 |
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Coffepot with lid | 1840-1853 | 1944.331cd |
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Table knife | 1855 | 1936.215 |
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Spoon | 1913-1920 | 2009.28.175 |
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Crock | 1797-1819 | 1937.822 |
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Sugar bowl | ca. 1815 | INV.14445 |
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Shelf clock | 1805-1815 | 1963.82 |
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Scoop | 1870-1890 | 1946.65b |
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Pocket watch with charms | 1890-1930 | 1958.80a-f |
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Caster | 1753/54 | INV.14075 |
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Confection plate | 1850-1870 | 1941.165 |
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Toasting fork | 1750-1800 | 1926.75 |
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Cream jug | 1820-1840 | INV.3744 |
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Jug | 1825-1875 | 1937.799 |
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Platter | 1829-1836 | 1961.332 |
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Banner | 1977-1995 | 1996.6b |
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Rush holder | 19th Century | 2010.6.12 |
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Tobacco jar with lid | 1840-1880 | 1938.380ab |
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Kerchief | ca. 1848 | 1941.103 |
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Charger | ca. 1860-1890 | 1911.68 |
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Quilt | 1825-1850 | 1941.610 |
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Key | ca. 1863 | 1914.18 |
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Spoons (2) | 1680-1710 | 1945.356ab |
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Spoon | ca. 1897 | 2009.28.94 |
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Flask | 1800-1900 | 1937.1448 |
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Cuspidor | 1850-1900 | INV.610 |
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Floriform vase | 1902-1920 | 1939.373 |
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Tobacco jar with lid | 1840-1880 | 1937.1546ab |
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Egg spoons (6) | ca. 1820-1830 | 1950.353a-f |
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Plate from fish set | 1870-1890 | 1996.1d |
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General William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Ribbon | 1840 | INV.6700 |
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Decanter | 1825-1865 | 1937.1090b |
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Teaspoon | 1823 - 1835 | 1942.276 |
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Bowl | ca. 1890 | 1959.113 |
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Trowel | 1908 | 1922.105 |
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Sampler made at Colored Public School No. 3, Williamsburg, Brooklyn | ca. 1845-1850 | 2012.11 |
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Salt | 1902-1920 | 1939.337 |
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Teaspoons (12) | 1795-1797 | 1911.56a-l |
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Map: Paris, printed | ca. 1950 | INV.11303 |
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Demitasse | ca. 1793 | 1927.29 |
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Plate | 1914-1940 | 1939.483 |
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Spoon | 1896-1940 | 2009.28.14 |
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Armchair | 1700-1800 | 1937.1372 |
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Inlaid wooden panel | ca. 1900 | 1950.9a |
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Teapot | 1825-1837 | 1922.66 |
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Creamer | 1791/92 | 1940.348d |
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Supper plate | 1810-1820 | 1950.36f |
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Vase | ca. 1850 | 1942.467 |
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Teaspoon | ca. 1840-1850 | 1970.74 |
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Delft Figural Salt Cellar in the Form of a Seated Boy | ca. 1673 | 1974.12 |
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Bucket | 1800-1850 | Z.1233 |
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Child's mug | 1865 | 1951.289 |
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Cream soup spoons (8) | ca. 1913 | INV.14537a-h |
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Spoon | 1909 | 2009.28.297 |
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Paper Clip | 1905-1920 | 1985.25k |
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Souvenir spoon | ca. 1900 | INV.13998 |
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Crib quilt | 1800-1830 | 1937.1388 |
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Printed textile | 1800 | 1949.104 |
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Brooch ("Tear" jewelry) | 1800-1830 | INV.12656 |
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Tablespoon | 1815-1818 | 1999.1 |
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Tie clip | 1964 | 2005.2.1 |
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Tall case clock | 1798-1812 | 1948.38 |
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Cream jug | 1830-1840 | 1952.168 |
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Fez | 1870-1910 | X.196 |
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Punch bowl | ca. 1788 | 1972.11c |
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Poffertje pan | 1800-1900 | 1937.1309 |
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Salt | ca. 1830-1840 | 1965.723a |
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Teaspoon | ca. 1830 | 1942.272b |
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Dish | 1830-1845 | INV.13362 |
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Handkerchief: bee and floral designs | 1870-1880 | 1941.380 |
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Plate | ca. 1790 | INV.13101 |
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Serving dish | 1850-1900 | INV.14078ab |
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Spoon | 1893-1907 | 2009.28.215 |
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Punch bowl | ca. 1829 | 1947.2 |
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Vase | 1850-1900 | INV.14054 |
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Junk paperweight | 1915-1965 | INV.9279 |
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Desk | 1770-1800 | 1963.170 |
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Cup and saucer | 1812-1829 | 1940.178ab |
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Bracelet, 2 brooches in box | 1750-1800 | 1942.86a-e |
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Bracelet (mourning) | ca. 1851 | INV.774a |
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Grace Adele | ca. 1900 | 1942.82s |
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Lithopane | 1850-1875 | 1942.292a |
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Shaving mug | 1850-1890 | 1937.662 |
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Chandelier | 1899-1920 | N84.12.1a-g |
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Water goblet | 1969-1986 | 2000.165 |
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William J. millinery label | 2017.63.2 | |
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Cream jug | 1800-1850 | 1953.474 |
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Sampler | ca. 1780 | 1954.183 |
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Figured flask | 1815-1830 | 1953.341 |
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Mariner's Compass quilt | 1830-1840 | 1960.54 |
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Bowl | 1840-1880 | INV.13353 |
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Table forks (3) | 1798-1809 | INV.14096a-c |
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Glass fragments | ca. 1900 | 2008.2.6a-c |
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Dessert spoon | ca. 1880 | 1982.61 |
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Bowl | 1870-1890 | 1935.20ab |
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Flask | ca. 1862 | 1937.573 |
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Pitcher | 1796-1820 | INV.13057 |
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Handkerchief | 1915-1950 | INV.310h |
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Ear trumpet | ca. 1800 | 1936.452 |
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Plate | 1700-1720 | X.521a |
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Pocket watch | 1900-1930 | 1947.103 |
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Vase | 1875-1950 | INV.3765 |
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Section of lace | 1700-1800 | 1940.967 |
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Tray | ca. 1830 | 1957.191c |
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Trumpet Creeper table lamp | ca. 1901-1906 | N84.131.1 |
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Salt | ca. 1830-1840 | 1965.743a |
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Tablespoon | ca. 1860 | 1970.26 |
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Scarf: the Union Constitution and the flag... | ca. 1860 | 1952.87 |
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Teapot and cover | 1840-1853 | 1944.331ab |
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Sampler | 1750-1810 | 1952.3 |
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Confection plates | 1850-1870 | 1941.161-180 |
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Berry scoop | ca. 1868 | 1941.457 |
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Spoon | 1891-ca. 1920 | 2009.28.110 |
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Vase | 1900-1920 | 1951.279 |
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Statuette: George Washington, (1732-1799) | Late 18th century-early 19th century | 1924.65 |
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Tile | 1725-1775 | Z.770m |
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Child's plate | 1854-1880 | INV.14374 |
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Salt spoon | ca. 1840-1850 | 1971.83 |
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Kerchief | ca. 1918 | 2003.69 |
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Tailcoat | 1800-1805 | 1951.519 |
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Waistcoat | 1780-1810 | 1951.520 |
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Breeches | 1760-1800 | 1951.522 |
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"The Chariot of Venus" mantel clock | ca. 1803-1804 | INV.235 |
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Coffeepot | 1775/76 | 1951.284 |
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Dessert knives (12) in box | ca. 1806 | INV.14119a-m |
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Cradle | 1760-1775 | 1959.89 |
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Table forks (4) | 1819 | INV.14099a-d |
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Ladle | ca. 1790 | 1951.287 |
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Serving dish with cover | ca. 1830 | 1951.285ab |
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Soup tureen | ca. 1830 | 1951.311ab |
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Sofa, 1 of a pair | 1801-1805 | INV.14802 |
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Sofa, 1 of a pair | 1801-1805 | INV.14803 |
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Dressing table | 1795-1810 | INV.14982 |
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Pier table | 1800-1810 | X.527 |
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Armchair | 1805-1810 | 1951.638b |
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Settee | ca. 1800 | INV.14952 |
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Punch bowl | ca. 1795 | 1925.28 |
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Masonic apron | 1780-1800 | 1951.523ab |
