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Portrait of Six Young Women Seated in a Turkish Corner
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PR.120.1.3.SIX

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Paperweight
1890-1920
Coaster
1940-1970
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1985-1990
George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medallion
1889
Caffe Roma
ca. 1960-1980
Pin-back button
1924-1929
Coin: half dollar, Pilgrim Tercentenary, 1620-1920
Doll's skirt: embroidered
ca. 1895
Collection of 30 village pieces: buildings, people, trees
1850-1925
Tavern Sign
1810-1842
The Country Fair
ca. 1891
Mug/Shaving
1890-1930
Tin
1910-1940
Box / Candy
1896
Pinback button
1998
Hard Times token
Political ribbon
1885-1897
Pencil sharpener
1930-1948
Indian axe
17th century
Badge:...Dayton Hose No.2, Herkimer, N.Y.
1880-1920
Gentleman's costume: 1835
ca. 1963
Still bank
1880-1920
Sword belt
1885-1899
Hair Grooming
1911-1930
Pinback button
1930-1950
Hardware/ household
1980-2000
Store display
1890-1910
Ribbon
1916
Pair of lapel buttons
1892
Political button
1970
Doll jacket
Carnegie Art Insitute medal
ca. 1900
Stamp: NY ... Mutual Assurance Co
ca. 1800-1809
Washboard
1900-1950
Hudson-Fulton Celebration commemorative spade with cover
1909
Civil War token
1863
Tin/ Candy
1900-1930
Hardware/ household
1930-1950
Thimble/ laundry
1900-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
Medallion: Fort Ticonderoga NY
1900-1990
Umeda Restaurant
ca. 1960-1980
Jeweled hair comb
ca. 1920
Captain Charles Stewart Naval Medal
1819-1885
Miniature rocking horse with soldier
1875-1900
Miniature dolls (7)
1960-1980
Badge: ...Chief of Police
1845-1857
Game of Snap
ca. 1885
Shaving mug
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Swizzle stick
1920-1958
Typewriter
1886-1900
Horses Tail Rest./950 8th Ave., NYC Stir spoon
1950-1980
Ribbon
1896
Blackout
ca. 1941-1945
The Jolly Game of Old Maid
ca. 1890
Ribbon w/pin & photograph: of Grant
Percussion target rifle with scope: inscribed
1850-1880
Memo book in envel: belonged to Margaret Ann Morrison...
1850-1900
Shirt
1917-1918
Souvenir Tile/Calendar
1913
Watch Face
1880-1940
Can/ food
1950-1960
Badge/ pin
1910-1930
Souvenir spoon
1898-1900
Gilbert Stuart Medal
1848
Pin-back button
2008
Shopping bag
Walking-stick
1910-1918
Mauser machine pistol with back stock and case
Sleigh
1850-1900
Pitcher (12) excavated at a Revolutionary War military camp
1760-1783
Memorial token
1865
Medicine
1995-2002
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ insurance
1900-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
SLC [in red circle with diagonal slash]
2003
Am I Not a Woman & a Sister
1838
The New York Battleship Puzzle
ca. 1898
Menu and program: Elihu Root
1906
Lady's costume: 1720
ca. 1962
Necktie
1952
The Game of Puss in the Corner
ca. 1888
Button
1960-1970
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Shoe horn
1890-1930
Pinback button
1948-1952
Pen
1980-2000
Children's Year Medal
1919
Bull and Bear
Token: City Hall, NY.; 1856
1856-1939
No Franklin The First
Ribbon fragment: delegate
late 19th - early 20th century
Scottish Highlander
1824
Belt holster
1860-1875
Paperweight
1880-1920
Fan
1910-1930
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Pinback button
1960-1968
Button
1966
Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal
1869-1885
Rice Krispy Treat Elves Cut Outs
1955
Baseball cap
2016
Medal: Washington Memorial Chapel,Valley Forge P.A
1976 or later
Shingle from Lott homestead
ca. 1800
Chapeau bras with case
ca. 1840
"Peaseware" container with lid
1850-1890
Medicine
1890-1930
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Harvard University Medal
1907
Ribbon pin
1892
Cane
2002
Indian relic: Ax head
1500-1700
Playing card: Three Finger'd Jack
1750-1800
Trees (8)
1870-1910
Pistol holster
1860-1865
The Game of Old Maid
ca. 1932
Sewing Needles
1910-1930
Watch Face
1880-1940
Souvenir token
1893
Pinback button
1940
Office supply
1962-1980
Holland Society Medal
1904
One fifth avenue
Coin: Collection of American Pennies ...
Ribbon
1888
New-York Historical Society Commemorative Medal
1857
Eagle and Eaglets
1880-1890
Trousers
1914-1918
Paperweight
1880-1920
Pinback button
1900-1930
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Trade sign
1890-1925
Pin
1920-1940
Willkie First Voter
Chevrolet Corvette sports coupe
ca. 1980's
Cake board
1780-1830
The Game of Auction
1893
Pull toy: horse and jockey
1860-1890
Etui
1825-1875
The Young Athlete
1898
Ashtray
1910-1950
Cup
1980-2000
Hunt's Lettering & Drawing Pens
1900-1910
Pinback button
1896-1910
REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL WOMEN
ca. 1970
Doll's dress: 3 piece pink silk ensemble
1870-1880
Campaign ane
ca. 1892
Needlecase: hinged lid
1840-1880
Still bank
1880-1910
Needle case
1800-1840
Lead object
1760-1783
Paperweight
1891
Watch box
1996
Ashtray
1890-1930
Pinback button
1908
RAMSEY CLARK FOR U.S. SENATE
Thomas E. Dewey Earl Warren
1948
Le Pavillon
The Society of Medalists 5th Issue
1932
Die
1880-1930
Arrowhead-Shaped Medal on Red Ribbon
Bit and blade holders (2) with bits (4) and circular blade (1)
1775-1795
Rifle
1850-1870
Decorating Samples
1950-1970
Invitation
1910-1930
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Thimble/ vacuum
1900-1940
Tobacco tag
1870-1930
Campaign button
Paul and Jimmy's
ca. 1950-2000
Fork
1790-1825
Automatic Waltzer
ca. 1890-1910
Toy Trolley: Broadway Car Line
ca. 1895
Sword shoulder-belt-plate found in Canada
1777-1783
The Brownie's Picnic: A Picture Puzzle
1894
Optician's trade sign
1880-1920
Game
1930-1945
Printing
1928
Pinback button
1896-1910
Civil War token
1863
McKinley Tariff Object Lesson No. 2
ca. 1893
Lincoln cents (4)
2008
Bell crown cap and shoulder cord
1820-1840; 1870-1890
Apple parer
1820-1830
Model: locomotive
1850-1900
Insignia
1890-1900
Brass object
1760-1783
Figurine
1900-1930
Fan
1896
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Sign
1880-1910
Mail advertisement
1990-2000
Connecticut State Building Commemorative Medal
1926
Political button
1970
Doll sunglasses
Coin: Gold; Par.Cres. Tra. Concordia, 1802
2 ribbons
Seal w/tag: Argencia Commercial del Ymperio Mexicano
ca. 1867
Jumping jack
ca. 1850
Dress hat
1942-1945
Pin-back button
Watch Face
1880-1940
Toy
1990-2000
Travel
1940-1960
Pin-back button
1980
Shell
Hasaki
ca. 1960-1980
Advertising ruler
1885-1900
Liberty and Security Medal
1795
Swiss House
ca. 1871
Rum Bottle
1770-1780
Fire helmet
1838-1842
Columbus Scroll Puzzles
1893
Sewing Needles and Pins
1890-1930
Match Holder
1890-1930
Button hook
1890-1930
Button
1989
Token
1863
Doll sash
1870-1880
Dexterity game
1930-1950
Picture blocks
ca. 1900
Badge on block in envelope: Veteran Association, 1885 NY
ca. 1885
Fireman's fatigue cap: Exempt, late 19th c.
1870-1885
Parasol
1820-1850
Sword belt with cardboard box and badges (4)
1850-1870
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1910
Button
1990
Bottle Cap
1920-1960
Measuring cup
1890-1920
Printer's block
ca. 1960
585
ca. 1900
Rain bonnet
Mason jar
1923-1933
Pair of gloves, possibly a child's
1850-1900
Ribbon badge: Vol. Firemen's Assn. City of NY, 27th Annual Conv....
1899
Miniature curtain tiebacks (pair)
1875-1900
Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine
1863-1865
Pine tree shilling
1652
Paperweight
1895-1930
Toy
1878-1900
Thimble/ periodical
1900-1960
Campaign token
1890
New York World's Fair "Washington Hall" Medal
1939
Sushisay
ca. 1960-1980
Lincoln commemorative medal
1909
Bottle: J. Milhau Chemist New York
1860-1880
Miniature fireplace tongs (2)
1900-1930
Walking-stick
1850-1900
Hairpin excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Game of Dr. Fusby
ca. 1880
Canister
1920-1950
Bank book
1930-1940
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Elevated train sign
1870-1955
Political novelty
1988
Medal: Maj. Gen. James B. Harbord 1917-1918
1919
Tin whistle
1945-1959
Medal in box: Peace 1936
Button
1952
Still bank
1930-1950
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1880-1920
Garrison cap
ca. 1944
Box/ Food
1920-1950
Trade Sign
1880-1910
Sack
1860-1890
Badge
Win with Wilson
Captain William Bainbridge Naval Medal
1817
Spinner noise maker
probably 1960s
Soldiers (672)
1870-1910
Woodcarving (bird)
1850-1900
Chapeau bras with case
1893-1899
Button
1988
Funnel
1890-1920
Pin
1893
Travel/ food
1940-1960
Insignia
1890-1910
Embossing Seal
Badge
ca. 1916
Commemorative cane
ca. 1890's
Snuff box in box
Toy table
ca. 1725
Miniature Furniture, Wig Stand and Bowl
ca. 1983
Seal impression in box
1850-1900
What Do You Buy?
ca. 1885
Cosmetic Jar
1880-1910
Fan
1890-1920
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Insignia
1910-1920
Coin/ medallion
1939-1940
Marquis de Lafayette Commemorative Medal
1824 or later
Gaucho Room
1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal
1876
Button w/ribbon
1936
Kittanning Destroyed Medal
ca. 1875
Printing block
1830-1850
Knives
1850-1900
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1910
Tin/ Food
1900-1930
Cosmetic Box
1910-1940
Photographic equipment
1880-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
The Circle of Friends of the Medallion 11th Issue (New York Tercentenary Medal)
1914
Bookmark
1890
Bootjack
1870-1900
Miniature sewing basket
1920-1940
Fotted beaker
1800-1850
Saucer excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
1740-1783
Jerome Park Steeple Chase
ca. 1885
Button
1971
Tag
1890-1940
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1910-1930
Pin
1890-1930
Button
ca. 1962
Ribbon
ca. 1930
Commemorative cane
2003
Butter mold
1825-1875
Horse blanket
1898-1938
Lady's costume: 1855
ca. 1963
Purse w/miniature portrait
1850-1855
Sectional Animals
ca. 1900
FF Lincoln Quappe FDNY Rescue 2
2002
Chart/ Food
1935
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Medallion
1920-1940
Civil War tokens (4)
ca. 1860
Doll's shift
1870-1880
Bianchi and Margherita
New-York Historical Society Medal for Achievement in History
ca. 1931
Ribbon pin
ca. 1892
Belt buckle: eagle on anchor relief
1860-1865
Corn sheller
1825-1875
Dolls' house figurine
1920-1960
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Watch Face
1880-1940
September 11 World Trade Center Terrorist Attack Medal
2002
Travel/ medallion
1930-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
La Bonne Soupe
ca. 1960-1990
Mortar or vase
1800
Powder box
1880-1920
Man in Wheel
1800-1850
Lead pencils (3) excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Automobile Scroll Puzzle
1903
Bottle/Medicine
1912
Perfume Sample
1970-2000
Tobacco
1920-1950
Pinback button
1995-1999
Tax Tokens (2)
1930-1945
Ribbon
1888
Fastener
1775-1783
Stool
1900-1930
Metal spike mounted on wooden block w/ label and plaque
ca. 1819
Walking-stick
1880-1920
Spools
1750-1800
Broiler
1776-1783
Box
1943
Pin/ Food
1970-2000
Cue stick
Badge/ tag
1900-1940
Token
1909
Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 Commemorative Medal
1876
1964-1965 New York World's Fair
ca. 1964
Token: A Government Dollar Contains...Sept 1896
Milestone
ca. 1802
Pin: w/photo of W.J. Bryan
Doll's gloves (pair)
1860-1900
Shako with pompon
ca. 1886
Pin-back button
1936
Knife
1891
Trade sign
1890-1920
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Master Commandant Jesse D. Elliott
1820-1866
Rogers & Barbero
ca. 1960-1980
CUNY WORKS
1970-1990
Coin: half dollar, California's Diamond Jubilee, 1923
Hooded cape
1920-1950
Doll
1900-1930
Fire helmet
1868-1880
Locomotive Picture Puzzle
1887
Box/ Cuff
1866-1910
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Pinback button
1978-1980
STOP ABM
ca. 1969
Republican County Committee Captain's Badge
1901-1903
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Pestle
ca. 1800-1850
Pipe bowl
1850-1900
Dress helmet with plume
ca. 1888
Bayonet
1760-1783
Bayonet and scabbard
1898-1918
Paperweight
ca. 1900-1920
Toy/ Food
1950-1990
Trade sign
1880-1910
Shut them Down/Mobilization for Survival
1980-1985
Historical novelty
1990
United States Centennial Commemorative Medal
1874
Political button
Presentation sword
1851
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
1910-1940
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Potted plant and tree
1875-1925
Pie crimper
1840-1860
Medal
1908
Button
1980
Paint Samples
1950-1970
Cigarette holder
1890-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
New-York Historical Society Gold Medal for Achievement in History
1942
Knickers
ca. 1960-1980
Tin of mints
2007
Connecticut State Building Commemorative Medal
1926
Miniature pot and coffeepot
1875-1900
Walking-stick
1840-1860
Seal impression in box
1870-1905
Shoulder patches
1940-1950
Paperweight
1896
Medallion
1868-1900
Bottle/ medicine
1910-1930
Pinback button
1952-1956
Political novelty
1940-1950
Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Commemorative Medal
1925
The Little King
1920-1939
Transportation Tokens: Brookyn & Queens Transit Corp., Transfer
Plaque in case: Simon Bolivar
The Model Ship Puzzle
1870-1890
Child's plate
1820-1850
Trousers
1940-1945
Paperweight
1880-1920
Watch Face
1880-1940
Tin/ Food
1890-1910
Mug/ historical
1898-1910
Pencil
1940-1960
Button
Joseph Francis Lifesaving Medallion
1890
Compact
mid-twentieth century
Squeak toy (hen and chicks)
1875-1900
Easel
ca. 1887
Framed set of objects (10) excavated at Fort Solonga
1760-1783
Mother Goose Melodies Set to Music
1901
Save Grand Central/No more bites out of the Big Apple!
1975
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Sewing Needles
1952
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
A.A.S.R./CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION/HOTEL KNICKERBOCKER FEB.24, 08/1807/1907
ca. 1908
Commemorative ribbon
ca. 1892
Commemorative cane
ca. 1976
Lady's costume: 1775
ca. 1960
Miniature coal bucket
1900-1930
Lady's costume: 1818
ca. 1958
Perfume bottle
1820-1850
Peter Coddle Tells of his Trip to Chicago
ca. 1890
Button
1985-1995
Box/ Candy
1910-1940
Souvenir bag
1964-1965
Sign/ liquor
1940-1960
Button
ca. 1971
Rio de Janeiro National Library Medal
1910
United States Lines
Coin: Rexivba
Pin
1868
Gavel, casket, key
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1880-1920
Storage box for epaulets
1850-1870
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Pinback button
1910-1920
Medicine
1950-1960
Store display/ tobacco
1890-1910
Coaster
1940-1970
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
Silk ribbon from the French Revolution celebration, New York City
1830
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Game of Visit to Camp
1870-1886
Sewing basket
ca. 1832
Fowler c.1820-30, converted flintlock percussion musket: inscribed
1820-1830
Jack the Giant Killer
1890
Medicine
1900-1920
Shopping bag
1980-1995
Photographic equipment
1940-1960
Pinback button
1896-1910
Hard Times tokens (3)
1837
Ribbon
ca. 1930
Commemorative cane
2009
Die
1800-1838
moulding plane
1875-1900
Miniature center table
1920-1940
Card case
1852
Peter Coddle's Trip to New York
ca. 1890
Sewing Supplies
1950-1990
Watch Face
1880-1940
Plate
1910
Office supply
1920-1940

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