"American Cities A.D. Scenery. City Hall New York" Plate, mid-19th cen...
Brown decoration over white. There is a floral border around rim. Central design shows figures in a park overlooking City Hall.
4058 Plate, ca. 1830 (CH 18722295)
Circular form with scalloped edge and shallow well; wide rim glazed light blue, molded with five floral sprigs and scalloped edge, reserved in white; edge picked out in gilding; in center, a polychrome bouquet ... More
Apostles Jug With Lid, 1842 (CH 18707949)
Highly decorative cream jug with detail on the body, spout and handle. The center has panels depicting figures in an outdoor scene. Jug has a hinged metal lid.
Covered Pitcher (England), ca. 1861 (CH 18497623)
Body of squat pear shape, on circular molded base. Molded band between body and flare neck. Applied scrolled handle. Body with "orange skin" texture overall, glazed in mauve. Raised decoration in white of flora... More
Double Gourd Vase, 1895 (CH 18643745)
Double gourd vase with vertical yellow and brown stripes. At center, relief molded bow knot with tassels.
Figure Of A Poodle (England), 1820–40 (CH 18640165)
Textured figure of standing poodle, head turned to side, on simple oblong base; dog's features picked out in brown, tan, black, red on white ground, the curls of the hair in unglazed ceramic.
Figurine (England), early 19th century (CH 18391705-2)
Leaning forward with right hand upraised and left foot advanced, the figure of a gesturing man dressed in a violet-flowered cloak lined with yellow and with turquoise collar and cuffs, white shirt, black knee-b... More
Medallion (England), late 18th century (CH 68730617)
Circular and lozenge shaped medallions or mounts in the style of wedgwood jasperware; ornamented with medusa head, shown full face against rays arranged to for a lognge; whte on blue ground. Components a,b are on card 4
Melton Pitcher, ca. 1875–85 (CH 18669367-2)
Of slightly conical form with circular mouth and short pinched spout, the rectangular handle with curved corners. Cream-colored body with brown Japanese-inspired transfer printed deocration: wide band just un... More
Mug (England), 18th–mid-19th century (CH 18707547)
"A trifle for Charlotte" Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramics vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mug (England), ca. 1810 (CH 18707625)
Cylindrical form with loop handle; yellow ground with pink copper luster decoration of bird sitting on branch above foliage; luster band at mouth. Yellow interior.
Plate (England), 18th–mid-19th century (CH 18707601)
Reticulated border Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of ceramic museum object, free to use, no copyri... More
Photo of Plate, ca.1760 (CH 18156599) - Public domain dedication
Brown agate ware. Simple molded edge, marly decorated with alternating areas of diapering and basket-work, set apart by scrolls.
Rangoon Cup And Saucer, ca. 1878–85 (CH 18669375)
Tapered cylindrical cup (a) with squared handle, the cream-colored ground with brown transfer-printed Japanese-inspired decoration of birds in flight among a tree and flowers, above a geometric-patterned band a... More
Tile (England), 17th century (CH 18345909-2)
Square tile, blue on white. Soldier with helmet and breastplate standing with back in three-quarters view. Left arm akimbo, right hand at side, holding gun. Symmetrical scroll ornaments in the corner.
Tile (England), ca. 1780 (CH 18559459-2)
Vertical rectangle. White glazed ground; upright oval black transfer-printed frame enclosing green area against which, in black on white, is a figure of Orpheus or Apollo holding a lyre.
Vase (England), 1755–1758 (CH 18640249), Longton Hall porcelain factor...
Dish in the form of overlapping leaves. The upper leaves are left undecorated; the lower leaves are painted with pink veins and green edges. Interior is smooth with painted florals.
Vase (England), 1755–1758 (CH 18640249-2), Longton Hall porcelain fact...
Dish in the form of overlapping leaves. The upper leaves are left undecorated; the lower leaves are painted with pink veins and green edges. Interior is smooth with painted florals.
Vase (England), 1880–82 (CH 18620859-2)
Red earthenware body. Elongated ovoid shape, flared foot, flared "collar" neck. Body applied with molded iris with purple glaze, and white water lilies, both with foliage emerging from stylized water lines. Bod... More
Vase (England), ca. 1912–20 (CH 51685125)
Lead-glazed earthenware with raised slip outline; purple flowers and dark green leaves and stems and a band of small purple flowers over a mustard-colored ground.
Voltaire Bust, late 18th century (CH 18349803-2)
On ivory-colored ceramic base bearing name "Voltaire," is bust of Voltaire in long powdered wig with head turned slightly to his right. He wears a rose coat open to show rose-dotted waistcoat and white cravat e... More
Architas Medallion, 1767–1780 (CH 18177795)
Oval, with molded border. Bearded head and shoulder portrait, in profile to right, Archytas (ca. 428–347 B.C.).
Plaque, 19th century (CH 18135625)
Blue and white Jasperware plaque, a vertical panel with arched ends, containing two female figures in flowing robes, walking to the left. Figure on right carries basket of grapes which her companion turns to see.
Mug, late 18th century (CH 18640191), Worcester Royal Porcelain Compan...
Mug decorated with scattered flowers. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Armchair (USA), 1860–67 (CH 68730621)
Armchair with shaped openwork back, curved in plan; serpentine arms join back to scrolled front of seat; cabriole front legs, curved and splayed rear legs, all fitted with castors. Seat upholstered in green and... More
Armchair With Slip Seat (USA), ca. 1820 (CH 18351555)
Back legs flat-sided, front legs flat excepting rounded front face. Legs curve outward toward bottom, and back legs inclue toward each other at bottom. Back side corner posts terminate at top in an elementary... More
Ashtray (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18454051)
Iridescent deep blue. Low curved walls with undulating rim; curved rib on exterior of each of the ten undulations. Broad, low foot.
Bandbox (USA), 1765–1818 (CH 18565295)
Very small fragmentary piece, appearing to be simulated moire or wood grain design, printed in deep blue, with clusters of small stylized white flowers printed on light blue ground. At one extreme end is part o... More
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676511-5)
Design containing flag, eagle with "Union" banner, stars and moon. The large moon and star contain faces. Printed on an orange and blue plaid background. Original document for "Eagle Plaid".
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-9)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1845 (CH 18180037)
Blue field. On box, man and woman in costume of about 1835, confronted by two men in Hindu costume; brown, pink and white. Cover in same color, has two buildings with framework of daisies.
Bandbox And Lid (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18190483)
Blue field printed in pink, white and green. Varying figures set apart by trees; child riding a goat, girl standing alone; and doves at an altar.
Bandbox And Lid (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18190493)
On box, large-scale floral sprig set within a vining foliate framework. On lid, sailing vessel on ocean, with legend: Prosperity to our Commerce and Manufacturers. Printed in pink, white and olive on a yellow ground.
Bandbox And Lid, Steam Locomotive, ca. 1835 (CH 18488117)
a) Bandbox, covered with scenic wallpaper called "Steam Locomotive". Blue background, with dark green trees, hills, buildings, a couple (lady with parasol) and train. The train consists of a locomotive, passeng... More
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-21)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-22)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-32)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-62)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-69)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-77)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-82)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bandbox Fragment (USA), 1830–60 (CH 18471787-9)
Group of flattened bandbox fragments most of which are one-half the box side. A great variety of different scenes are included.
Bill For Making Coat (USA), 1809 (CH 18394601)
Bill, handwritten, for the making of a coat for a Captain Hanna [?] by Din Smith. Submitted July 1809; received payment January 1810.
Blotter (USA), ca. 1910-20 (CH 18654595)
One piece of a six-piece desk set. Rectangular blotter with button handle decorated with green grapeleaf pattern.
Border (possibly USA), ca. 1880 (CH 18559227)
Repeating design of alternating palmette-like forms composed of scrollwork and foliage, with beading and bead-and-reel along edges. Printed in yellow on black ground. Yellow on black ground, glazed.
Border (USA), 1850–60 (CH 18658355)
Border cut from a strip of wallpaper containing several of these stripes. Design consists of a repeating cluster of long pointed blue leaves with two green flowers. These clusters are placed at regular interval... More
Border (USA), 1875–1906 (CH 18650691)
Wallpaper roll. Red and gold on mustard. Public domain photograph of 19th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Border (USA), 1875–1906 (CH 18650699)
Wallpaper roll. Printed three across, large daisy-like flowers, with foliage, with small pink flowers, on orange ground.
Border (USA), 1875–80 (CH 18559231)
Alternating large and small floral rosette, the larger flanked by outstreched leaf clusters and the smaller by line interlaces, bound-rod motif along edges. Printed in brown and gold, with red-violet flock and ... More
Border (USA), 1880–87 (CH 18650705)
Wallpaper roll. Printed two across, large red and yellow roses with foliage, with small blue daisy-like flowers interspersed.
Border (USA), 1890–1900 (CH 18556621)
Two uncut identical borders. A profuse design of single five-petalled roses and sprays of leaves. In background are sprays of ferns. At bottom is a gold band with a fan-like motif. The field is entirely embosse... More
Border (USA), 1900–10 (CH 18319205-2)
Horizontal rectangle. Architectural molding, upper edge with scrolls, lower edge with arcs set with gold dots, bordered with narrow stripes of gold. Printed in gilt and grays on gray ground.
Border (USA), 1900–1920 (CH 18476231)
Vining floral with pink and red flowers, printed over background of mica-striped white.
Border (USA), 1900–1920 (CH 18476231-6)
Vining floral with pink and red flowers, printed over background of mica-striped white.
Border (USA), 1900–1920 (CH 18476255-5)
Vining foliage pattern, green leaf clusters with tiny red flowers, with the light green containing mica. Printed on ungrounded paper.
Border - Fragment (USA), 1780–1810 (CH 18467333)
Grisaille border. On gray ground simple continuous waved stem band with foliage, which appears to have been produced by printing with same block, one in white, one in black, register irregular. Narrow straight ... More
Box (USA), 19th century (CH 18409329)
Rectangular box with lid hinged in gauze. Inside and outside covered with white paper printed with small blue flowers. On sides, a row of diagonally set shells; on lid, a large haliotis shell surrounded by a m... More
Box (USA), 19th century (CH 18409329-2)
Rectangular box with lid hinged in gauze. Inside and outside covered with white paper printed with small blue flowers. On sides, a row of diagonally set shells; on lid, a large haliotis shell surrounded by a m... More
Bracelet (England or United States), ca. 1837 (CH 18431741)
Band of tightly braided brown human hair hinged with gold mounts to oval framed decoration of pearls, pailettes, hair and the initials MAS in form of horn-of-plenty
Bracelet (USA), ca. 1850–70 (CH 18806069)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Brooch (USA), ca. 1890 (CH 18649899)
Circular; portrait of a young man; gilded metal frame with double rope twist.
Brooch in the form of an Orchid Brooch, ca. 1889 (CH 18497617)
Enameled gold brooch in the shape of an six-petal orchid with diamons in the center of "flower."
Butter Pat (USA), ca. 1880 (CH 18650219)
In the shape of an artist's palette with brushes.
Butter Pat (USA), ca. 1880 (CH 18650221)
In the shape of a folded napkin with "folded corners".
Calendar (USA), 1905 (CH 18800075)
Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Carpet Fragment (USA), 19th century (CH 18423249)
Floral and lozenge design in red, green and blue. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ceiling (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500829)
Lattice pattern of four-petal floral motif with small six-petal metallic gold flower insets. Fleurons in resulting square spaces. Background of white mica dots on light beige ground. Printed in white mica and m... More
Ceiling (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500859)
White mica moiret on cream ground. Printed in selvedge: "Carey Bros. W. P. Mfg. Co. 827"
Ceiling (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500867)
White liquid mica moires on light beige ground.
Ceiling (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500919)
Floral wreaths (with berries?) and small bouquets. Ground is pink. Printed in brown mica. Reattached corner. Printed in selvedge: "Exclusive Design" "Lot. 2"
Ceiling (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500923)
Floral and foliate scrolls with interspersed fleurons. Cream ground. Printed in light green, pink, gold mica and white mica. (Gold mica has green spots.) Printed in selvedge: "Janeway & Co. 787" "2"
Ceiling Corner Decoration (USA), 1890–1900 (CH 18475267)
Stylized floral motif, set within corner gray band. Includes two diagrams for installing paper. Printed on white ground.
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1887–95 (CH 18383297)
A series of approximately circular figures, the largest of which has scrolled frame with red center motifs. Printed in gold, white and red on dull yellow embossed ground.
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890–1910 (CH 18481449)
On a textured light green ground, shiny gold scrolling foliage interspersed with alternating smaller scrolling designs; both outlined and embellished with green; small green c-shaped scrolls alternate in between.
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499207)
Overall waving scrolls pattern with individual pink roses with foliage. Ground is cream and embossed with a treillage and flower design. Printed in gold mica, green, pinks, white, and grey. Printed in selvedge... More
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500941)
Waving lag-and-feather medium grid with small pink rose and small flower motifs. Background has white mica moiret. White ground. Water damage and fading. Printed in pinks, red, greens, and white mica.
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500957-2)
Large trellis of scrolls, floral bouquets and vines with foliate wreaths in the resulting square spaces. Pink ground. Printed in pinks, light metallic green and dark metallic green. Printed in selvedge: "Howell... More
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499049)
Trellis pattern with small, diamond-shaped cells containing crosses which emanate a round border of white rays. Pattern printed in white and gold on khaki ground.
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501063)
Thick red C-scrolls that form bulbous crosses. Connecting the thick red C-scrolls to one another are metallic gold, red, and green floral designs with pin dots. In the negative space, between the repeating symm... More
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501073)
Dark pink flowers are repeated in a diagonal pattern throughout the sidewall. Each flower has light pink and green meandering sprigs. The flower bunches alternate in position and repeat every other register. Pr... More
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1907–08 (CH 18804793)
On honeycomb light peach ground, treillage of medallions in blue, cream, brown, green, and tan.
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1907–08 (CH 18804807)
On light salmon ground, treillage of white scrolls with light green highlights and pink flowers; one in wreath form and others in bunches.
Ceiling Paper And Sidewall (possibly USA), 1860–90 (CH 18491433-5)
Two sidewall layers removed from kitchen fireplace wall. Public domain reproduction of illuminated book or manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chair (USA), ca. 1812 (CH 18314483-2)
Mahogany; caned seat covered with upholstery. Rounded and reeded seat rail; rounded and reeded tapering legs. Top rail carved with "thunderbolt" design tied with bow. Below top rail, two diagonal, crossing bar... More
Chandelier (USA), ca. 1850 (CH 18565189)
Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chest Protector (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18471623-2)
Chest protector of blue velvet embroidered with multicolored beads. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chrysanthemum Mustard Spoon, 1880–91 (CH 18420011)
Deep round bowl, gilded, on angled handle; relief-decorated with design in Chrysanthemum pattern, with engraved "B" in reserve.
Chrysanthemum Teapot, 1891–1902 (CH 18497399)
Teapot of squat globular form with reeding, wavy rim, curved handle with ivory insulators, spout with chrysanthemums and foliage; base with four foliate feet; domed and reeded hinged lid with flower bud knop.
Chrysanthemum Teapot, 1891–1902 (CH 18497399-2)
Teapot of squat globular form with reeding, wavy rim, curved handle with ivory insulators, spout with chrysanthemums and foliage; base with four foliate feet; domed and reeded hinged lid with flower bud knop.
Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888 (CH 18502961)
Oblong, rounded corners and sides, featuring an overall ground of simulated alligator skin, on top of which are superimposed silver coins; front features quarter dollar coin on lower right, with American eagle,... More
Painting, Red Peonies, 19th–20th century (CH 18369133)
Vertical view of four red peony flowers with irregular margins showing the gray grounding.
Cowboy and Lasso Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18502777)
Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring raised decoration of bust of cowboy in profile surrounded by long, intertwined lasso; he has mustache, hat with chin strap, long scarf knotted at front, lasso is loop... More
Doily (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18452341)
Doily embroidered in a circular, floral Art Nouveau pattern with multi-colored silk thread.
Doily (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18452345)
Doily embroidered in a circular, floral Art Nouveau pattern with multi-colored silk thread.
Doily (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18452351)
Doily embroidered in a circular, floral Art Nouveau pattern with multi-colored silk thread.
Doily (USA), ca. 1905 (CH 18805569)
Round white linen doiley with a notched edge, embroidered in white with a pink border. In the center, a curving stem bearing one large and one small blossom embroidered in muted blues, greens, and pinks. A sig... More
Drawing, A Warehouse of the 16th Century in Pisa, Italy, October 7, 18...
Above, elevation of a slightly, obliquely disposed one-story building of eight bays, five of which contain doors; center, elevation of two of the brick bays; a pedestal with the coat of arms of the Medici rises... More
Drawing, Alpine Landscape at night, 1868 (CH 18194111)
Horizontal drawing of a village church and houses seen by the light of the full moon. Clouds hang low over mountain peaks in the distance.
Drawing, American Plains with Mountain Range in the Distance., before ...
Plains with mountain range in the distance.