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Portrait of two girls
Date:
Object Number:
PR.012.1.326.Box12
Medium:
Ambrotype

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Ell measure
ca. 1800-1850
Doll
1840-1880
Bowling set
1800-1900
Fireman's belt
1850-1900
Uncle Sam's Family
1876
Button
1972-1973
Spring
Tobacco
1920-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
Civil War token
1863
Brothel token
Dexterity game
1942
Fragment from the USS "Revenge"
1776
Coffee grinder
ca. 1850
Costume figurine
1950-1970
Buttons mounted on card
1860-1865
Spoon bowl
1760-1783
Printer's Block
1845
Fan
1880-1910
Optical
1945
License plate
1969
Upholstery supply
1910-1940
Lincoln Tunnel Dedication Medal
1937
cultural button
Joseph Florimond Loubat Medal
1910
Ribbon
1852
Limberjack
1900-1950
Folding Rulers (2) that belonged to John Ramage
1775-1795
Flint-lock rifle w/ bayonet mounted on wood plaque
1765-1775
I Love USA
Fan
1900-1940
Toy
1993-2000
Ornament
2001-2002
Pinback button
1896-1920
The Circle of Friends of the Medallion 10th Issue
1914
Spring Street Natural Restaurant & Bar
ca. 1960-1980
Advertising beer foam scraper
1910-1912
Doll house furniture: chest on chest
1920-1940
Doll
1820-1850
Fire helmet
1885-1900
The Doctors and the Quack: A Game
ca. 1887
Coin: half dollar, Arkansas Centennial 1935
Reduce Crime! Jail the Nixon Team!
1972-1973
Tile
1890-1930
Button hook
1890-1930
Radiant Baby
1986
Civil War token
1863
Doll's necklace
1870-1880
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Turkish flintlock rifle
1780-1820
Mortar
1800-1850
Whale's tooth
1910-1940
Ship's clock
1860-1880
Gorget
1855-1870
Button
1992
Tin/ Food
1906-1920
Bottle Cap
1920-1960
Box
1890-1920
Food spear
1950-1990
Golf tees
1956
Pin-back button
ca. 1974
River Club
1981
Walrus tusk carved w/cribbage board & sea mammals
1850-1900
Stamp
1850-1880
Ship models (2)
1900-1915
Sword, scabbard and belt in case: U.S.N., goes with "Ide" uniform
ca. 1940
Oak tree shilling
1652
Printer's Block
1890-1940
Fan
1940-1950
Travel
1940-1960
Commemorative token
1920-1950
Wm. McKinley
1900
Yama
ca. 1960-1980
"Dynatomic" radio
ca. 1946
Dollhouse furn: table
1920-1940
Doll
ca. 1880
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Button
1992
Box
1890-1920
Tin/ food
1980-2000
Food spear
1940-1960
Medallion: To Aid St. Johns Guild Fl. Hospital feb. 22, 1876
1876
Store display/ tobacco
1890-1930
foot warmer
1850-1900
American Institute Medal
ca. 1867
Matchbook
ca. 1941-1945
Benjamin Franklin Medal
1784
Ribbon
1888
Presentation sword and scabbard
ca. 1815-1816
Ballot box
ca. 1857
Palette knife
1850-1900
Lapel stud
1892
Watch Face
1880-1940
Trade sign
1880-1920
Bar Tray
1930-1950
vietnam moratorium
ca. 1969
Chester A. Arthur 1881-1885
New York City souvenir hot pad
ca. 1939
Spinner noise maker
probably 1960s
Medal w/ribbon: Grant and Colfax
Fragment of the floor of Audubon's house
ca. 1841
Tobacco box
1770-1790
Bottle: Rheumatic Syrup 1882
1885-1910
Vase
1892
Puzzle
1880-1900
Travel
1940-1960
Pin
1890-1920
39 paintsticks or tools
2002
Button
Souvenir cane
ca. 1989
Miniature ewer
1900-1930
Walking-stick
1780-1820
Spectacles
1830-1840
The Cash Boy
ca. 1885
Bowl and mortar
1810-1850
Tin
1898
Clothing hanger
1970-1990
Pen
1970-2000
Store display
1890-1930
Pencil
1900-1930
Buenos Aires Medal
1880
Camelot
Sesterius in envelope: face w/Caracalla
Roosevelt
Rutherford B. Hayes Indian Peace Medal
1879
Surveyor's instruments in case
1867-1880
Tape loom
1750-1825
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1910
Box/ bottle/ food
1906-1920
Display cabinet
1890-1920
Transportation token
1930-1960
Pinback button
1991
Major General Winfield Scott Military Medal
1849
Bank
ca. 1930
Pastry jagger/crimper
ca. 1775-1850
Pill box
ca. 1863
Apothecary bottle with cap
1875-1925
Apothecaries' weight excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
1760-1783
Badge: Arrangement Committee
1880-1920
Sewing Supplies
1876
Lotion tube/box
1912
Fire Engine, Lady Washington Engine Co. No.1 Morrisania, N.Y.
1851
Pinback button
1920-1930
Token
ca. 1863
Doll's shift
1870-1880
Campaign cane
ca. 1936
Doll
1870-1900
Lady's costume: 1665
ca. 1961
Set of plastic buildings and cast metal wrench
1920-1960
Teaspoon
ca. 1950
Box
1890-1920
Box/ Food
1980-2000
Playing card
1940-1960
Advertising/Landauer paperweight
1885-1890
Advertising token
1958-1960
Ribbon
1900-1920
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Medal
1928
Alfredo
Lieutenant Colonel John E. Howard Military Medal
after 1830
Ribbon badge
1888
Sword
1750-1775
Fork excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Mechanical pen/pencil
1860-1865
Paperweight
1890-1920
Fan
1910-1940
Box
1940-1960
Button
1980-1992
Pinback button
1896-1910
General Daniel Morgan Military Medal
1975
American Stanhope
ca. 1960-1980
Chest of drawers
1825-1875
Table for the ship model of the "Chesapeake"
1930
Rum bottle
1750-1770
Shovel blade excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Magnetic Jack Straws
1891
Medicine
1900-1930
Cup
1980-2000
Pin
1995-2000
Early American token: Peales Museum & Gallery of the Fine Arts 1825
1825
Ribbon
1888
Cartridge box badge
1760-1783
Pocket book: woven geometric design
1740-1790
Snuff container
1775-1825
Balancing Horse on Cart
1870-1880
Stamps (2) in box
1860-1890
Footlocker
1860-1865
Button
1975
Pinback button
1956-1973
Cue stick
License plate
1942
Token
1913
Bicentennial of the City of Albany Commemorative Medal
1886
Cent coin
1906
Coin: Silver Quarter, Washington, 1932
Button
Plate
1825-1850
Miniature mortar and pestle
1900-1930
Parade cap
1870-1900
Civil War token
1863
Hook
1890-1930
Badge
1890-1930
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Button
1986
Norwalk Memorial Medal
1869
Container Cafe
ca. 1960-1980
WE ARE ALL P.O.W.
1980-1990
Miniature birdcage
1900-1940
Doll's outfit (6)
1875-1925
Stirrups (pair)
1875-1925
The Darktown Fancy Ball Puzzle
1894
Mug/Shaving
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Watch box
1980-2000
Button
1985
Civil War token
1863
Theodore Roosevelt Inauguration Badge
1905
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Holster
1860-1875
Fireman's fatigue cap: President
1870-1900
Toy slant-front desk
1850-1900
Umbrella: blue w/carved horsehead handle
1850-1880
Pipe: long stem
1850-1900
Paperweight
ca. 1870-1910
Pinback button
1940-1960
Hardware/ household
1940-1960
Canning jar
1880-1910
Historical memorabilia
1946
James A.Garfield Commemorative Medal
1881
Political button
Aerial camera
Clock
1920-1940
Abraham Lincoln mourning ribbon
1865
Pills in original packaging
1850-1900
Shako
1930-1940
Fugio cent
1787
Box
1934
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ food
1900-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Major General Zachary Taylor Military Medallion
1849
Ambassador Grill
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back button
2011
Cow
1850-1900
Pedlar doll
1850-1890
Cake board
ca. 1790
Old Maid
ca. 1900
Cosmetic Bottle
1890-1920
Token
1880-1920
Medal: Church of St. John the Divine N.Y.
ca. 1900
Bottle/ medicine
1880-1910
Button
1980-1990
Hair brush
ca. 1960
World's Columbian Exposition "Half Dollar"
1893
Krazy-Ikes Building Set
1930
Medal in Box: Battle of Bennington...1777-1927
1927
Ribbon
After 1848
Fire helmet: President NY Exempt Assn., LF
1854-1880
Time capsule chest
1914
Miniature console table
1920-1940
Paperweight
ca. 1882
Fan/ invitation
1890
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Tin advertising figure
1890-1920
Bodkin
ca. 1890
Jenny Lind Commemorative Medal
1847
Plaster medal casts
1851-1900
Pin-back button
2016
Carnegie Corporation Medallion
1936
Pull toy (boat)
ca. 1820-1840
Military button samples
1826
Home ABC
ca. 1890
Medicine
1930-1960
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Tobacco premium
1900-1930
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
1968
Ribbon
ca. 1878
Cane
ca. 1883
Collection of 1 tree & 2 figures
1870-1910
Walking-stick
1850-1900
Eyeglasses
ca. 1930
The Improved Game of Fish Pond
1890
Political Asylum for Salvadorean Refugees/Stop Deportations Corpresal
1980-1995
Tin/ Candy
1906-1930
Whistle
1920-1940
Beer advertising sign
1920-1940
Pencil
1940-1960
Buttons (3) excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
1760-1783
Joseph Hodges Choate Commemorative Medal
1922
Prince George Hotel
Pilgrim Fathers Medal
1920
We Women Want Willkie
I'm for Nixon and Lodge
Medicine chest
1840-1880
Officer's coat
1898
Pin-back button
1972
Watch Face
1880-1940
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1952-1956
Coaster
1940-1970
Campaign ribbon
1888
PAUL/ CURRAN/ FOR/ GOVERNOR
1982
Paper doll
1830-1860
Forage cap
1860-1880
Medicine bottle
1850-1900
Cup excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
1740-1783
Lotto
ca. 1890
Ashtray
1940
Shopping bag
1985
Bar Tray
1900-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
The Game of Phoebe Snow
1909
Doll hat
1870-1880
Commemorative cane
ca. 1897
Pipe
1880-1920
Toy train
1900-1910
Tape measure
1840-1880
The Improved Game: Peter Coddle And His Latest Trip to New York
1875-1900
Candle holder
1900-1920
Fan
1900-1930
Gentleman's costume: 1750
ca. 1961
Sewing Needles
1890-1930
Pinback button
1944
Office supply
1940-1960
Card of buttons
1940-1980
FRANKIE and JOHNNIE'S Restaurant
Halliday Medal
1850-1880
Badge w/ribbon & pin
Tercentenary of the Purchase of Manhattan Island Medal
1926
Rotary knife cleaner
1854-1900
Mortar
ca. 1750-1850
Bottle opener
1920-1960
Token
1900-1930
Wrapper
1980-2000
Thimble/ furnace
1900-1940
Tobacco tag
1870-1930
NBC Tenth Anniversary Medal
1936
The Saloon
ca. 1960-1980
Cookie cutter
1850-1900
Garrison cap
1940-1945
Bottle: Brant's Indian Pulmonary Balsam...
1840-1860
Fireman's belt
1868-1900
Ribbons
1890
Ashtray
1940-1970
Salt and pepper shaker
1939
Novelty fan
1950-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Hard Times tokens (2)
1837
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Medal
1840
Matchbook
1940-1945
Tailcoat
1900-1920
Apple parer
1800-1830
Steam pumper
1890-1920
Stamp with display stand
1770-1820
Powder horn
1756
Figurine
1910-1940
Fan
1948
Ashtray/ coin plate
1920-1940
Button or stud
1898
Historical memorabilia
1930-1960
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
The Commercial Tercentenary of New York Medal
1914
"1964-1965 New York World's Fair Daily Dime Bank"
1964-1965
Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal
1876
Lock of hair of Tadeusz Kosciuszko
1861
Miniature candlesticks (pair)
1900-1925
Pigs in the Clover
ca. 1875
Paperweight
1890-1920
Advertising tray
1910-1930
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Travel
1989-1992
Match case
1890-1920
Captain John Paul Jones Naval Medal
1790-1863
The Palm Court
ca. 1960-1988
Thimble of Lydia Lewis
ca. 1860-1880
Pull toy (horse)
1875-1900
Doll: Spanish dancer in yellow dress on base
1890-1920
Ribbon
1844
Dissected Pucture Puzzle Series No. 2
ca. 1880
Music Box Record
1880-1920
Game
1890-1910
Medicine
1930-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Civl War token
1863
Montreal & Lachine Railroad Company Third-Class Transportation Token
1947
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Modeling tool
1850-1900
Wood scrap
1850-1900
Medal: likeness of George Washington
Lath from General Varnum House
ca. 1770
Basket
1880-1940
Stop Nuclear Power!/Demonstrate at Shoreham June 3/SHAD Alliance
1979
Fan
1900-1930
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Sign
1890-1910
Utensil
1940-1960
Cyrus Field Medal
1858
Political button
July 10, 1976
Doll handbag
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
1910-1940
Officer's field jacket
1860-1865
Bowl made of wood from Charter Oak
ca.1688
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
1910-1940
Monopoly
copyright 1936
Goatscape
2001
Calendar
1938
Cigarette holder
1890-1920
Pin-back button
1980
Shun Lee Palace
ca. 1960-1980
Shaving kit that belonged to John Pintard
ca. 1817
Toy rocking chair
1900-1925
Miniature armoire
1960-1980
Printing roller
1780-1830
Game of Authors
ca. 1890
Sewing Needles and Pins
1895-1910
Pen
1980-2000
Coin: half dollar, York County...Maine 1636-1936
Button hook
1890-1930
Plate
1900-1920
Civil War token
1863
Aero Club of America Medal
ca. 1908
Spoon
mid 20th Century
Token: Borden's Econo-way Service 1 1/2 cent
1938-1939
Sash w/badge & plaque in case:Portugal,Grand Cross of the...
Powder horn
1780-1840
Tea caddy
1820-1850
Collection box:...Victims of War, Debt to France
ca. 1914-1918
Paperweight
Jar/ Food
1950-1990
Bottle Cap
1920-1960
Tin
1890-1920
Ruler
1910-1930
1924 New York City National Democratic Convention Commemorative Medal
1924
Badge
Mason jar
Umbrella: brown w/carved handle
1880-1910
Coin: half dollar, Charter of Albany 1686, 1936
Jumping jack
1800-1820
Campaign hat
1898
Sestertius in envelope: Roman w/Hadrian on face
Printer's Block
1890-1940
Puzzle
1952
Personal item
1990-2000
Pinback button
1896-1910
Token from peep shows
ca. 1995
Ribbon
ca. 1910
Advertising paperweight
1893
Dollhouse chair
1920-1940
Coal wagon
1900-1925
Knitting sheath
1775-1825
Scarf pin
1860-1865
Beer bottle
1890-1910
Cork
1910-1940
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Insignia
1910-1920
Ruler
1948
Mechanical pen
1840-1880
Fulton National Bank Medal
1909
Golden Jubilee, Hotel Astor
Coin:...1642
Pin
Cape
1855-1875
Mortar and pestle
1750-1800
Holster
1860-1875
Paperweight
1890-1910
Tin/ Food
1906-1930
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Canister
1881-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Medal: General Lafayette
1876
AFL-CIO COPE/FOR LBJ & HHH
1974
Bottle: Dr D.Jayne's Alternative...
1850-1860
Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal
After 1880
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1880-1910
Shako with pompon
ca. 1865
The ABC of Feathers and Songs
ca. 1890
Clock part
1871
Box
1890-1920
Tobacco pipe
1900-1960
Insignia
1890-1920
Hard Times tokens (2)
1837
Pair of doll gloves
1870-1880
Commemorative cane
ca. 1892
Miniature bowl
1900-1930
Walking-stick
ca. 1840
Needle case
1800-1850
Stirrer
1950-1980
Jar
1884-1920
Tin/ washing supplies
1910-1940
Lady's costume: the late 19th century "Gibson Girl era"
ca.1957
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Medal
1983
Pin-back button
1972
Medal: NY and Brooklyn ...
1883
Tête-à-tête
Souvenir: Prince of Wales, Victoria & Albert (w/ribbon)
ca. 1850
Button w/ribbons: ribbon-PENNA; button-Wm. McKinley
Campaign button: Roosevelt Laborer's Choice
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III
1770-1776
Dress coat
1912

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