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Abalone Fishing in Kazusa Province: Wanting to Eavesdrop
A woman in an elaborately decorated kimono is seated in the foreground. A seascape with a fisherman is seen behind the woman. On the right side of the artwork are several insets with Japanese text.
Baby shoes
Baby shoes of aqua kid leather trimmed in aqua grosgrain ribbon; two eyelets (missing laces); leather soles; hand-sewn; 10 1/2cm length.
Beaded moccasins
Native American moccasins of buckskin leather with beaded upper in light blue seed beads with design in red and navy blue. Handmade and hand beaded.
Black chiffon hat
Black hat of layered chiffon; gathered around brim; black ribbon.
The Burnish Sisters
No Description Available.
Cake-dish
It is a vase which is made up of ceramics.It comes in the art of pottery which is used for the decorative purpose.the design of the vase is that it is divided into two parts first part is the bottom one which is supporting the whole vase it is of yellow color mainly and in the middle of it has a shape and carving making it look like a teeth.Above to it is a wide circle which is going upwards and moulded towards outside from the top.There are various kinds of colors used in it green,blue pink etc and various design are made using it including flowers and leaves.
Cake dish
It is a plate which is made up of ceramics.It comes in the art of pottery which is used for the decorative purpose.The plate used is of green color and it's surface is shiny and glittery. There is a design on the plate having a flower with pink,yellow and green and a petal with is dettached to it on one corner of the plate.
Christening Gown
Christening gown of white cotton muslin. Hand made and embroidered. Gathered waist trimmed in laisse anglais. Rounded neckline with V insert of eyelet lace. Eyelet trim at wrists, neck and hem. Scalloped insert panel down front trimmed in tatted eyelet with floral embroidery and six tiers of tatted eyelet. Center back opening is pleated with three covered buttons and drawstring at waist.
Coat
Coat of navy-blue silk satin with embroidery in polychrome silks. Round neck, opens down center front, long kimono sleeves, side slits at hem. All the embroidery on the body of the coat is in flower motifs worked in satin stitch. Round embroidery medallions at the center front, center back, over both shoulders and 4 at the hem. Scattered all-over are other smaller motifs. The round neck, the bottom of the sleeves and the hem are decorated with a band of blue embroidery and a woven ribbon trimming. The sleeves also have a wide cuff of cream satin decorated with embroidery worked in french knots and couching. The cuff embroidery is in a design that looks like various, flowers, a potted plant and a number of bats. The coat is fully lined in a brocaded cream satin, which was sewn directly over an older lining of pale blue silk. The front fastens with 4 coiled frogs which were applied after the cream satin lining. The coat is a woman's style because of the side slits, whereas a mans coat would be slit at the center front and back.
Dance of the Nymphs
No Description Available.
Dandy with Cigar
The drawing depicts a caricature of a man in profile smoking a large cigar. The drawing is mostly in black pencil with some red on the dandy's nose and some yellow in his hair.
Desiring the Favor of an Answer; Mino Province
A woman is prominent in the foreground. She wears a red patterned kimono and a white loose head scarf. Insets with Japanese text are on both sides of the artwork. Behind her is a seascape and landscape with two men.
Drawstring purse
Drawstring purse of hand-loomed or woven cotton in navy blue floral-inspired linear design. Twisted cord of white and blue. Unlined. No labels. Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 10 1/4" Depth: 1/8"
Dress
Dress of brown silk with woven horizontal stripes consisting of red borders, brown bands, and mottled bands.
Eyeglasses
Spectacles with silver wire frame and octagonally shaped lenses. Nose bridge has curled ends; temple tips on earpieces are open teardrop shaped. B) Case of textured black leather with open end. Stamped: Wm. G. Spies Jeweler and Optician 419 Market St. Steubenville, Ohio
Eyeglasses
Spectacles of silver metal with oval shaped rims; lenses missing. Case of black leather with open end. Stamped: Chas G. Lord / Manufacturing / Optician / 718 Main St. / Fort Worth, Tex.
Eyeglasses
Spectacles of copper(?) wire frames and oval shaped lenses. Right temple hinge broken and tied with black thread. B) Case of dark brown leather. Stamped: Chas. G. Lord Manufacturing Optician 718 Main St. Fort Worth, Tex.
Folding fan
Folding fan with mother-of-pearl sticks and guards. Off-white satin leaf. Gilt metal bail ring at base for suspension. Outer guards have been repaired with a "jeweler's repair" of small metal rivets.
Folding fan
Folding fan. Bone guards and sticks (14) both lightly carved. The white gauze leaf has a hand-painted rose garland design. Measurements: 38 cm. across extended; Guard: 21 cm. long x 3 cm. wide.
Formal vest
Vest of cream silk damask in lattice diamond pattern. Single breasted with closure of five self-covered buttons. Shawl collar; three welt pockets. Back and lining of cotton muslin. Adjustable waistband with metal buckle. Buckle reads: Paris /1856 / Solibe / G & [?] C 12
Geese in Flight
A landscape painting of a town below geese in flight.
George Washington
Portrait of George Washington, visible from the chest up. Washington is wearing a dark-colored military uniform with gold trim and is posed looking to his right. There is an oval-shaped frame around the portrait.
Hôki Province
A woman in a green cloak looks back over her right shoulder. She wears a loose white scarf and a landscape is beyond.
Iga Province
A woman in a heavy striped cloak and a blue scarf looks over her left shoulder. Behind her is a landscape with several people toting parcels and bundles. In the background there is a cityscape silhouette and two people at the left edge of the print. Japanese text is in the insets in the upper right portion of the print.
Ladies' batiste cap
Ladies' cap, handmade fine batiste, lavishly embroidered with lace trim.
Lake Lucerne
A landscape view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains and countryside.
Landing at Sabbath Day Point
No Description Available.
Leather boots
Childs ankle boot of tan leather; flat leather soles; lace-up; toe cap with design stitched across it; brown fabric sides with black design in the fabric. 15cm length
A Little Annoyed: Tango Province
A woman in a striped kimono is in the foreground with a window behind her. Past the window is a landscape and a man. Several insets contain Japanese text. The background is a rich blue.
Mississippi Boatman
A painting of a boatman smoking a pipe while sitting on a shipping container.
Mitts
Pair of black cotton lace mitts. The wrist-length fingerless gloves are of hand-crocheted lace, in a wide mesh. Slight frill at wrist, and separate thumb. A narrow black ribbon is threaded through the cuff, one ribbon lacking.
Motherly Love
A woman holds a young female child on her lap and another young female child to the side holds a doll. The setting is an interior domestic scene and next to the seated woman is a knitting basket.
New York Harbor
No Description Available.
Nineteenth-century Replica of Gargoyle on the Balustrade of the Grande Galerie, Notre Dame Cathedral
The sculpted creature acts as a gargoyle on the cathedral.
Nineteenth-century Replica of Gargoyle on the Balustrade of the Grande Galerie, Notre Dame Cathedral
The gargoyle is situated on the exterior of the cathedral. The sculpted creature leans on the railing and overlooks the city.
Oh, That's Cold: Lamprey from Suwa in Shinano Province
A woman seated with her hands to her mouth looks out at a landscape with four men working. Her kimono is patterned with flowers and leaves. In the upper right of the piece is some Japanese text.
Owari Province
A woman in a patterned kimono is in front of a scene of two people building a fire. In the upper right corner of the artwork is some Japanese text.
Puffy-Faced with Distress: Mackerel of Noto Province
A woman in a patterned kimono leans on a plaid fabric covered structure. She appears unhappy and her face leans on one hand. Behind her is a scene of men working and insets in the upper right of the print contain Japanese text.
Red-Tailed Hawk
No Description Available.
Reticule
Small reticule of off-white crochet with open weave clover design in center; unlined. Measurements: 9 cm x 17.5 cm
Rocks for Tray Landscapes from Bitchû Province: Wanting to Make It Bloom Sooner
A woman leans on her elbow and looks downward over a window ledge or balcony. Behind her is a scene of men working. Insets in the upper right corner of the print contain Japanese text.
Sagami Province
A woman wearing a kimono looks at herself with the aid of two mirrors. Behind her is a scene of men fishing. Insets in the print contain Japanese text.
Sea Bream from Awaji Province
A woman wearing a polka-dotted kimono rests her head on her hand and gazes into the distance. Behind her is a scene of men pulling many fish from the sea. Insets include Japanese text.
Self-Portrait
No Description Available.
She Never Told Her Love
The photograph depicts a woman reclining against two large pillows. She wears a long skirt and appears to be asleep. The tones of the photograph are brownish black and cream.
Shoe buckles
Shoe buckles of gilt metal openwork in floral vine motif. Teardrop shaped with clip on closure in embossed filigree design. Stamped "LN" at point of teardrop.
Shoulder scarf
Shoulder scarf of black cotton floral lace. Rectangular shape.
Silk corset
Corset of ivory silk with lace and woven ribbon trim at top; slim boning throughout, and boning at vent seams; lace up at back and hook and eyes at front.
Sleepy: Salamanders from Izu Province
A woman rests her head on her hand and appears to be sleeping. Her kimono is brown and striped. A scene on the wall behind her is of some men in the landscape who appear to be climbing a mountain. Some Japanese text is also part of the woodblock print.
Spectacles
Ladies spectacles with blue steel frames and oval shaped lenses. B) Case of red leather. Stamped: H. W. Hunter Optician 1132(?) Broadway(?), N.Y.
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