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After the Hunt
A still life painting of hunting items and game animals.
Almshouse Man in a Top Hat
This graphite drawing depicts the profile of a man wearing a hat and coat.
Analysis of the Flight of a Pigeon by the Chronophotographic Method
Photographic analysis of the flight of a pigeon.
"Angelo" detachable sleeve cuffs
Four men's French sleeve cuffs of white linen. 4" wide, three button holes. Turned under 7/8" on top and bottom. Stamped on fold: Angelo / Double Reversible / Linen 10 Reversible / Collar Co. Boston U.S.A. / (?) Feb. 7 1885
The Artist's Sisters
No Description Available.
The Artist's Sisters
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Autumn in Bruges
A body of water is crossed with a bridge and buildings in the background are reflected in the water. Small brushstrokes of many colors are juxtaposed in an impressionistic manner.
Bag
Handbag for afternoon or evening use. Frame of simulated tortoiseshell, carved and with openwork, with ball/snap closure and chain. Body of bag is of beige fabric with multi-colored petit-point embroidery of a bouquet of flowers. Floral motif on bag in grey, greens, blues, pinks and rose. Lined in rose ribbed silk, and contains a change purse and mirror. French or English in origin.
Balzac and Friends at the Ville d'Avray in 1840
A group of standing men, all wearing gray frock coats, are the predominate feature of the painting. An older woman and a child are to the right and in the background are three more figures.
The Basket Chair
No Description Available.
The Battle of Love
Nude figures frolic in the wooded foreground.
Beret-style hat
Golden beige faux fur beret style hat with black velvet trim and matching golden faux fur ties. Lined with black velvet; Ties trimmed with cream lace.
Black leather baby booties
Baby booties of black leather with scalloped 5 button closure and leather soles; 11cm length.
Black straw hat
Hat in bonnet style of black straw with black satin ribbon ties with violet flowers attached to crown; soft black tulle on the underbrim; replacement ties of black grosgrain ribbon at center back of lower crown and ties underchin.
Bone folding fan
Folding fan with 17 bone sticks; white lace with round and clover leaf shaped silver sequins. Sticks carved with tiny flower and dot designs on 8 sticks and leaf and curly designs on 9 sticks. Back of fan is not decorated.
Boots
Ladies lace-up boots of black leather with stacked heels. Pointed toe with light broguing. Stamp on sole: "[illegible] / Made in Boston U.S.A."
Boots
Ladies lace-up boots of tan leather with Louis heel. Tag on heel: “1730”
Boots
Pair of boots or "high button shoes" of black leather.
Boots
Ladies lace-up boots of brown leather with low stacked heel. Slightly pointed toe cap with light brouguing. Sewn-in fabric label: "The A.E. Little / Shoe $12.50 / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." Stamped on sole: "The A. E. Little / Arch Supporting Suspension / Construction"
Boston Public Library
Beaux-Arts, Overall view of E Façade
Boston Public Library
Beaux-Arts, Closer view of E Façade with arcade and entrance
Boston Public Library
Beaux-Arts, Close-up view of E entrance arcade with sculpture, surface treatment, iron gate
Boston Public Library
Beaux-Arts, Overall view of N Façade with later addition
Boston Public Library
Beaux-Arts, N Façade detail showing surface treatment
Boston Public Library
Beaux-Arts, View of Courtyard with colonnade
Boy in a Red Waistcoat
Oil painting of a boy wearing casual clothing including a red waistcoat and a brown hat, leaning against a wall.
Boy's outfit
Boy's dress of dark blue cotton with pleated skirt and floral embroidery on center front placket, attached belt and lower sleeve. Hook and eye closure at front. Unlined. Size 3 or 4 years
Boy's Suit (Jacket, Pants, and Shirt)
Boy's suit. Coat jacket of red wool. Black revers trimmed in black braid with sailor style collar. Long sleeves trimmed with black braid. Slit pocket at left breast with black braid. Ten black silk jacquard covered buttons. Lined in black silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Sanger Bros. / Dallas / Waco" Matching trousers of red wool with black trim on sides seams. Closure of black covered buttons at sides of waistband. Cotton interior waistband with buttonholes for securing shirt to trousers. Stamp on back left waistband (mostly illegible). Accompanying shirt of red silk front panel with ivory damask cotton back panel. Sleeveless. Shirt has ruffles down center front placket with 3 circular white decorative buttons. Pointed collar. Center back opening with 3 circular, white buttons and tailored buttonholes. Shirt has 7 additional buttons around hem which attach to trousers. Front panel lined in matching ivory damask cotton.
Breton Girls Dancing, Pont-Aven
No Description Available.
Brittany Landscape
No Description Available.
The Burghers of Calais
Total view of The Burghers of Calais with cloaked burgher at right. From the Nineteenth Century.
Cape
Cape of black crepe chiffon with black lace insets in a floral motif. Crescent opening and back hem is trimmed in a 1 inch gently ruffled black chiffon. Back hemline is a soft zigzag. Large, round collar of matching chiffon with insets is trimmed in gathered chiffon and is accented with 3 chiffon flowers, one at the center and one at each side. Collar folds over to expose rows of gathered cream chiffon. Lining of cream silk with deep 8" knife pleats which peek below the hemline. The out-facing edge is trimmed in a center-stitched, gathered ribbon of cream chiffon.
Cape
Burnoose-style cape of lavender wool flannel. Mid-skirt length front and back, rounded at bottom to be shorter on each side. Fitted at shoulders. Attached hood gathered around face by use of ribbon ties woven through satin bound buttonholes around border of hood (ribbon missing). Center front opening and hem are trimmed with wide band of pastel green cording in scroll design. Closure of matching satin ribbon ties at neckline. Lined in pastel green satin.
Casa Vicens
The facade of the house shows the color and many textural patterns. The windows are dressed with a variety of balconies and grids.
Casa Vicens
The view is of the corner of the house with a close view of colored ceramic tiles and textures.
Casa Vicens
The close detail view is of the exterior facade and shows the yellow flower decorated ceramic tiles and the wrought iron fence with its flower decorations.
Casa Vicens
The view is a close detail of the winged dragon like creature atop the fence and behind can be seen the yellow flowery design on the blue-green ground of the ceramic tiles.
Casa Vicens
The view is of one of the turrets and the juxtaposition of colorful ceramic tiles laid on the rough red bricks.
Casa Vicens
The close view of the exterior of the building shows the detail of the alternating flowered ceramic tiles with plain white tiles as well as two small cupids that sit on a ledge. A vertical stained glass window is also shown.
Casa Vicens
A small cupid sits atop a window ledge with the alternating pattern of white tiles and flowered tiles behind.
Casa Vicens
In this view the rough undressed stone is visible juxtaposed next to the rough red brick and the smooth decorative ceramic tiles.
Change purse
Change purse of tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl inlay. Oval shape; palm-size. Brass frame; hinged opening. Teal silk lining; four inner pockets, one with slide closure. In alligator box. Frame of interior closed pocket stamped "Revlie / S. G. O. C." (difficult to read). Measurements: 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm
Chatelaine
Chatelaine of simulated tortoiseshell. Pendant trimmed in anchor, heart and cross design with hanging chains and diamond-shaped center from which hangs two bell-shaped dangles and center hook. Hinged brass hook for attaching to waistband.
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton. Below-knee length. Wide rounded neckline edged with bobbin lace. Very short sleeves edged with same lace. Upper part of neckline and sleeves with white bands embroidered with white floral motifs and ribbons, alternating with bands of inset lace. No labels in garment.
Child's Dress
Child's dress of taupe cotton/silk trimmed in turquoise silk. Flair silhouette with dropped, pleated waist having hip belt effect, and pleats at hem and down center front. Center back opening with 7 turquoise silk covered buttons and tailored buttonholes. Short sleeves with lace at hem. Squared neckline. Lined in brown mercerized cotton.
Cirque at Gavarnie
The almost square composition depicts a dramatic and sublime, circular mountainous landscape with a waterfall.
Claude Debussy in Rome
In the portrait, the man faces the left side of the artwork. The pastel strokes are large and loose creating the planes of his face. He wears a dark suit and has some sparse facial hair.
The Clay Mill, Norfolk
No Description Available.
Coin purse
Coin purse of bright violet/magenta velvet with brass frame and ball twist closure. Leather divided lining. Perhaps a child's purse. Measurements: 6 cm x 6.5 cm
Corn Husk Doll
The doll's dress has been dyed red and she is holding a baby also made of corn husk. The faces are drawn.
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