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At Home Ensemble
At-home or hostess ensemble.
Athena (from a colossal statue)
The view of the bust of Athena faces the viewer frontally. The bust rests on a pedestal. She wears a toga over both shoulders and on her head is a sphinx.
Athena (from a colossal statue)
The entire bust is shown in this view. It is from an angle so that the attachment of the bust to the pedestal can be seen. Athena wears a toga over both shoulders with a sphinx on her hat. Her gaze is slightly downward.
Athena from the Farnese Collection
The view of the marble statue is frontal. The figure holds a staff and wears draped clothing. On her head is the hat sporting winged animals and around her neck is a Gorgoneion amulet and coiled snakes. The figure stands on thick sandals.
Athena from the Farnese Collection
The view of the female statue is from the right side. The face is seen in profile. The marble is a creamy white with some areas darker. One winged animal is visible on her hat and the broken fingers on her right hand are visible. She wears heavily draped clothing and sandals. Her left arm is bent at the elbow and she holds a staff. The coiled snakes and the Gorgoneion amulet are visible as well.
Athena from the Farnese Collection
This detail view of the female statue shows her head to her waist. The close view of the hat shows the winged animals and the Gorgoneion amulet and the snakes are shown. The waves in the figure's hair as well as her facial features are clearly shown in this view. The marble is a creamy white with portions of it yellowish.
Atrium, House of the Vestals, with Female Statues
Atrium, House of the Vestals, with Female Statues. View E toward church of S. Maria Nova, from the Roman Imperial Period.
Attic Turbine Vent
The brooch is to be worn on the shoulder and is in the form of an attic vent. The piece spins.
Augustus as Veiled Priest
Long bust from front right (detail of drapery) of Augustus as Veiled Priest (r. 27 BC-AD 14). From the Roman Imperial Period.
Aule Metele
Total from front right. From the Etruscan Period.
Aule Metele
Total from right. From the Etruscan Period.
Aviator's Cap Hat
Hat in the form of a white leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris" Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"
Aviator's Cap Hat
Hat in the form of a black leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris" Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"
Baby booties
Baby booties of white kid leather with border trim of silk ribbon gathered into circles; laces up the front with silk cord; five eyelets; 11cm length.
Baby booties
Baby's handsewn booties of blackish brown kid leather with 5 lace holes; 11cm length. Building at top missing or possibly shoes were cut down.
Baby booties
Baby booties of pale pink and ivory crochet with scalloped edge.
Baby booties
Baby booties of hand crocheted ivory cotton with drawstring tie at ankle.
Baby booties
Baby booties of off-white linen with 2 button tab closure; buttons of white pearl; leather soles; size 2 (on tag)
Baby moccasin booties
Baby booties/moccasins of light brown kidskin (goat leather) with carteledge pleated toe. 3-hole lacing for silk cord closing. Sateen lined.
Baby sandals
Baby sandals of ivory and pink wool felt with tiny embroidered floral detail; button closure at ankle; 11cm length. Came with paper: Crawford-Scott Shoe Company/ Mattoon, Illinois/ Manufacturer's of Infant's Felt Shoes/ A Modern Shoe For Baby Too
Baby shoes
Baby shoes of tan woven straw with white grosgrain ribbon bow tie; 10 1/2cm long. Tag sewn to shoe
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.
Baby shoes
Baby booties of pink and ivory gingham cotton with ribbed ivory fabric ankle.
Bac de Roda/Felip II Bridge
View of a portion of the walkway on the Bac de Roda Bridge in Barcelona, Spain.
Bac de Roda/Felip II Bridge
View of the Bac de Roda Bridge in Barcelona, Spain.
Bac de Roda/Felip II Bridge
View of the Bac de Roda bridge in Barcelona, Spain.
Backpack
Backpack style bag of natural suede and leather with lacing in brown leather. Front patch pocket with flap; drawstring closure of leather cording with top flap of inserted beaded rose in red, orange and green. Straps sewn to the top of bag and can be adjusted with leather cord tie at bottom. Unlined; no labels.
Badami: Cave 2
This view shows a dado panel of six dwarves carved in low relief into the wall.
Badami: Cave 3
Entrance to Cave 3 is shown in this view with its six pillars. One figure is also in this view.
Badami: Cave 3
Entrance to cave 3 is shown in this view with its pillars. The massive amount of natural rock is also visible in this view. In the far lower right hand corner of this view can be seen a bit of an underground staircase.
Badami: Cave 4
In this view a relief carving of Suparshvanatha with his symbol, the cobra, is shown.
Badami: Cave 4
This close detail view shows two pillars and the carved figural element depicting Bahubali.
Badami: Cave 4
This close detail view of a pillar shows Bahubali, a Jain saint.
Badami: Cave 4
This close detail view shows a relief carving of Mahavira.
Badami Caves and Surroundings
Outer view of Hindu cave temple. The raised layered platform leads to the temple entrance with its four pillars. Some tourists are visible in this scene.
Badami Caves and Surroundings
This view of the temple shows the raised layered platform of stairs leading to the entrance.
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.
Bagonghi handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold-tone plunger-style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold-tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell framed mirror stamped “Neiman-Marcus” and card printed “Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterne Jacobus, Jr.” Stamped:"Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined"
Bagonghi-style handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of tan velvet with two intersecting dark brown velvet belts with brass belt buckle. Brass frame with keyhole detail. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone chain and “R” links.
Baguette style handbag
Baguette style handbag of patent black leather with vertical white top-stitching. Single handle; rectangular gold tone flip clip closure with decorative tab of self material on front face of bag. Inverted frame of black patent leather. Lining of black satin with two patch pockets piped in ivory, zipper pocket, and item holder. Designer stamp: Lewis Measurements: Width: 13 3/4" Height: 7 1/2"without handle Height: 12 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Baker House Dormitory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The view is of the facade and front entrance with the brick detail work on the lower story and the window arrangement of the upper levels.
Baker House Dormitory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The detail view is of the window arrangement on the upper stories.
Baker House Dormitory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The detail view is of the front entrance.
Balch House, Oak Park, Illinois, United States
The facade of the house is horizontal in orientation and the surface treatment appears to be a beige stucco with heavy wood trim.
Balch House, Oak Park, Illinois, United States
The interior of the house features heavy use of wood and brick.
Ball Gown
Ball gown of pink silk taffeta. The off-the-shoulder design has several layers of cream colored Chantilly lace around the neckline/shoulder edge. The dress itself is of bright fuchsia pink silk taffeta with ties over each arm. The bodice is seamed and fitted, with a left side seam zipper. The attached matching taffeta skirt is gathered and draped horizontally, and has several layers of Chantilly lace at hem. The skirt has three hoops under the lining.
Ballgown
Evening dress / ballgown of cream silk jersey with beaded decoration and matching belt.
Ballgown
Ensemble of red/coral/dark rose satin. The strapless dress has an empire bodice which curves up in front at bust and is lower in back. The full-length A-line skirt is pleated into the waistband with inverted box pleats. The gown has a center back zipper closure with two hook-and-eye closures and two snaps on the placket. The inner construction is complex, with red grosgrain ribbon bust and waist stays with hook-and-eye closures and a boned white horsehair inner bodice which is lined with red chiffon. Inner structure has its own center back zipper closure which is behind outer zipper. There is an attached full-length red satin petticoat with horsehair hem and nylon net inner structure to support front skirt pleats. The skirt is piece lined in red chiffon. The accompanying bolero jacket is of matching red satin with all-over quilting in a patterns of waves and arcs in a red thread. The cropped jacket is semi-fitted, and has an open curved neckline and center-front opening with no closure, all trimmed in a band of red satin. Each of the set-in long sleeves has a (non-functioning) large, red satin-covered button near the cuff; the cuffs are trimmed in a band of red satin. The jacket is lined in olive green satin, which shows the quilting, and has built-in shoulder pads. There are no labels in the garment.
Ballgown
Ballgown of pale blue Gros de Londres silk with beaded snowflakes.
Ballgown
Ball gown of white pique cotton.
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