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Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen

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Title Date Object Number
Mug 1850-1900 INV.14065
Pair of bottle stands ca. 1810 1915.22a
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 INV.13989
Patterns for Poppy shade (model 1598) ca. 1906-1910 2007.4.22a,b
Jar: Honeypot w/lid 1880-1910 1953.768ab
Ring 1825-1890 1939.201
Table forks (3) ca. 1911 1942.663a-c
Jug 1820-1850 1937.877
Small bowl 1830-1860 1957.156
Cup and saucers 1900-1930 1951.217ab
Scarf: Pan American Exposition, 1901 1901 1968.16
Camisole (corset cover) 1875-1900 Z.1171.54
Sugar bowl with lid ca. 1845 1982.8d.1-2
Teacups and saucers (6) 1851-1861 1945.238a-l
Sugar tongs ca. 1833-1848 1980.17
Dinner plate ca. 1870 1945.131k
Pitcher: copper lustre 1948.193
Hippodrome souvenir spoon 1901-1920 2017.36.9e
Box 1800-1900 INV.8546
Flag:NRA Member 1920-1940 1942.636
Set of seven cups 1820-1830 INV.12758-12764
Smelling bottle 1780-1820 1965.767e
Celery glass 1870-1900 Z.640
Box 1825-1830 1956.177
Shelf clock 1840-1850 1945.261a-c
Stopper 1830-1880 Z.1377
Dish 1740-1760 INV.6531
Marrow scoop 1785-1786 1911.61
Pendant (mourning) 1850-1900 INV.769e
Box lock and key ca. 1670-1730 1937.1199
Banner 1950-1970 2001.45
Oil/kerosene lantern 1880-1900 2010.6.8
Brooch and earring set 1820-1850 1940.85ab
Side chair 1810-1820 INV.14807
Figured flask 1825-1840 1937.746
Decanter with stopper 1860-1880 1944.58b
Tile 1640-1670 Z.799
Flag: 46 stars 1907-1912 1955.272
Baby's chemise 1868-1869 1953.337f
Porringer ca. 1800 1964.85b
Platter: Cumberland Narrows 1925-1929 1929.49
Tablespoons (2) 1852-1874 1950.118ab
Jar with cover 1870-1900 1948.301ab
Tobacco ribbon late 19th - early 20th century INV.13927.1
Embroidered cloth 1850-1900 INV.7641
Candlestick 1800-1850 1896.37
Asparagus tray ca. 1870-1890 INV.14041
Cup plate 1827-1840 1957.144
Vases (pair) 1850-1870 1960.3ab
Broadside 1841 1949.308
Flag: Erin Go Bragh 1900-1920 INV.12269m
Teapot ca. 1840 1950.259b
Pair of chambersticks with extinguishers ca. 1830 1957.193a
Tablecloth 1800-1850 1951.44
Pastry plate 1850-1870 1941.197
Demijohn 1840-1880 INV.6436
Platter 1875-1900 1971.110c
Plate: Court House Boston [?]-1890 1940.134
Watch chain ca. 1860 1942.485
Painted textile of woman writing under tree 1800-1840 1937.755
Cruet 1820-1840 1937.1701
Finger bowl 1870-1900 1937.1080c
Fireback 1825-1875 INV.301b
Lace fragment 1825-1875 1969.62.1
Campaign fan 1921-1950 INV.7413
Marquis de Lafayette, (1757-1834) ca. 1780-1800 1924.95
Stenciled quilt piece 1811-1856 INV.11490xx
Buttons 1800-1830 Z.2685a-x
Demi-tasse cup: Hotel Netherland ca. 1904 INV.13616
Spoon 1886-1919 2009.28.157
Grape shears 1875-1900 INV.14549
Teaspoon ca. 1840-1850 1970.74
Kerchief: blue check w/initials P.C. in corner 1820-1825 1952.352
Salt ca. 1830-1840 1965.733a
Decanters (2) with stoppers 1825-1865 1953.459a-d
Side chair(s), pair 1865-1875 1977.4a-b
Kerchief ca. 1815 1941.120
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 INV.479
Plate ca. 1790 1984.3
Entree dish 1785-1786 1950.255cd
Dessert forks ca. 1905 INV.14271a-l
Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton Presidential Campaign Ribbon 1888 INV.7393
Wine glass 1880-1920 1956.179c15
Armchair 1800-1810 1937.1791
Nightcap 1825-1875 Z.1095.7
Sampler 1771 1941.386
Bowl 1830-1845 INV.4007
Bed curtains and valance 1840-1870 1937.1379a-d
Stamp 1800-1838 1925.66
Coffeepot 1896 1974.27a
Plate: Constitution and Guerriere 1820-1840 1940.169
Wine cooler ca. 1825-1880 1938.211
Saucer 1850-1870 1941.160b
Miniature bottle: broom shape 1875-1925 INV.13278
Plate: Niagara Falls 1880-1930 1940.296
Pitcher or measure 1860-1890 1933.233
Tablespoon ca. 1800 1947.136
Platter 1886 INV.14530
Ladle ca. 1800 1956.40
Cordial glass 1790-1830 1911.67s
Box 1875-1890 INV.8538
Collar 1825-1850 Z.1178.2
Stopper 1850-1900 Z.1379
Souvenir butter chip ca. 1917 1984.141
Earrings (pair) 1800-1900 INV.12673.3ab
Llama figurine ca. 1875 1946.2
Wisteria table lamp ca. 1901 N84.132.1
Spoon 1908-1920 2009.28.78
Candlestick: purple 1840-1855 1965.853a
Footed sugar bowl with cover 1880-1910 1957.175ab
Creamer: copper lustre gray band 1948.226
Flag: blue & white bands w/stars in center 1900-1925 INV.12218
1 of a Pair of Side Chairs 1805-1810 X.479b
Figured flask 1835-1855 1953.362
Decanter with stopper 1820-1845 1937.750ab
Tile 1640-1670 INV.908f
Kerchief 1876 1944.271
Slippers 1770-1800 INV.13832ab
Chestnut bowl and cover ca. 1790 1984.38ab
Bowl 1716/17 1932.103
Goblet 1820-1850 1951.251
Plate 1880-1920 1942.374a
Tablecloth: George Washington /eagle design 1941 1941.646
Embroidered cover INV.359
Brooch 1825-1875 INV.8312
Cruet 1820-1840 INV.544
Scent bottle with stopper 1880-1920 INV.9890
Coverlet 1800-1850 1937.1633
Childs lace cap ca. 1817 INV.11844
Whistle 1810-1840 INV.9324
Punch bowl ca. 1810 2000.214
Betty lamp ca. 1850 1920.53
"Harmony" vase 2000 2003.42.2
"Fearful Quarrels, and Brutal Violence Are the Natural Consequences of the Frequent Use of the Bottle." ca. 1850 2010.16.14f
Jug 1854-1857 1945.459
Saucer 1830-1860 1961.219
Table knife 1900-1950 INV.14259
Pitcher 1815-1825 INV.12590
Hat: clear 1880-1910 INV.13083
Goblet 1875-1890 1937.1020
Bandbox 1830-1840 INV.8528
Tablecloth 1880-1900 1943.224a
Teacup and saucer 1939-1950 1956.171.17ab[dup]
Pin 1800-1900 INV.12667b
Platter: Harvard Yard 1815-1840 1961.291
Teaspoon ca. 1740-1750 1971.60
Plate 1880-1910 1953.787
Mug 1810-1830 INV.12485
Ribbon Z.3668
Waistcoat 1780-1800 INV.3205
Mug ca. 1815 1952.131
Sugar bowl base 1961.238b
Cuspidor (or spittoon) 1853-1858 1937.553
Plate 1750-1780 1950.216
Goblet 1860-1890 1948.347b
Tile 1640-1670 Z.825
Stenciled quilt piece 1811-1856 INV.11490mm
Flag and flagstaff (two pieces) 1900-1940 INV.11433a-c
Necklace 1800-1900 INV.12678g
Plate: Fishkill, Hudson River 1829-1836 1961.137c
Tablespoons (6) 1836-1838 INV.14090a-f
Quilt belonging to Hazel Wood Borst ca. 1880 2004.40.2
Oyster tureen 1863 1946.94ab
Vase ca. 1814-1860 INV.13553
Brazier 1800-1900 1103
Cup plate ca. 1825 1939.426
Cup plate 1830-1835 1938.41
Hat 1860-1890 INV.3747
Paperweight 1875-1950 INV.14886
Scarf: Rhett and Bonnie Blue 1938 1941.648
Gloves 1900-1940 INV.12017ab
Stopper 1820-1870 Z.1366
Necklace 1840-1880 Z.2271.9
Pitcher: mottled brown/green/cream 1800-1840 1966.5
Salt spoon ca. 1850-1870 1944.132
Bowl 1872 1937.694
Spoon 1886-1919 2009.28.273
Pickle forks (2) (Kings II) ca. 1865 1941.961bc
Pot 1807-1833 1928.61
Glass rowboat: blue 1880-1910 1953.599
Dish 1850-1870 INV.13366
Looking glass 1800-1850 INV.14345
Waistcoat 1857 1842
Pocket watch 1850-1900 1944.82
Child's cup and saucer ca. 1852 1969.24ab
Tea bowl and saucer ca. 1793 1927.21ab
Teaspoon 1865 - 1885 1949.40
Plate ca. 1890 S-247.18
Plate ca. 1930-1955 1955.177
Sash: Welcome Home Lindy 1927 INV.1789
Covered sugar bowl and creamer ca. 1866 1957.69a-c
Scarf 1850-1900 Z.1331.7
Toothpick holder 1880-1900 1953.612
Tile 1640-1670 Z.804
U.S.S. Constitution 1949 1949.143
Cream pitcher 1800-1850 1937.420
Teapot 1853 1932.87c
Saucer: Pink lustre 1800-1850 1948.267
Teaspoons (2) ca. 1825 1945.132b, d
Platter 1815-1840 1961.391
Shell-shaped dish 1785-1795 INV.12877
Hat early 1960s 2017.73.2
Finger bowl 1902-1920 1939.330
Box or pedestal 1875-1925 Z.966
Pitcher: copper lustre floral motif 1948.249
Flask 1850-1900 1953.458
Dish 1820-1845 1951.75
Scarf: 1942 1942.433
Pitcher 1800-1850 1937.539
Plan of the City of Washington ca. 1800 1960.75
Plate 1824-1836 INV.14376
Stickpin 1840-1880 Z.2268.3
Trumpet Creeper table lamp ca. 1900-1906 N84.99.1
Cordial goblet 1969-1986 2000.191
Spoon 1885-1905 2009.28.194
Creamer: copper lustre blue band 1948.183
Pitcher ca. 1824 1961.299
Goblet: gold 1830-1850 1937.1000
Cup plate 1831-1835 1940.398
Goblet 1865-1900 1948.359b
Hat 1820-1850 1965.532b
Flag: 38 stars 1876-1889 1951.72
Textile fragment 1850-1900 INV.1278.1
Jewelry fragment 1800-1880 1977.42k
Candelabra ca. 1900 INV.14159ab
Teaspoon ca. 1800 1971.65
Plate: Jeshuat Israel Tourogogue Synagogue 1954.219f
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14593d
Piece of lace 1775-1800 INV.11784
Candlestick with detachable drip guard 1840-1870 1896.47ab
Oyster fork ca. 1900 INV.14295
Pin tray 1850-1900 1971.109r
Pair of celery glasses 1845-1865 1965.836ab
Cooking pot with lid 1840-1860 N-50
Figurine 1850-1870 1945.233
Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure) 1860-1880 1950.41a-d
Mug ca. 1833 1909.33
Luncheon knife ca. 1835 1957.201d
Compote plate 1850-1870 1941.220
Pocket bottle 1770-1774 1942.503
Waste bowl ca. 1840 1939.217d
Tray 1875-1900 1928.35c
Dessert forks (6) ca. 1850-1860 INV.14521g-l
Bowl 1825-1850 1951.622
Plate: purple, scalloped rim 1830-1840 INV.12941
Tile 1800-1900 Z.722
Bandbox 1800-1840 1937.1554
Waistcoat 1840-1860 1843
Paisley border cashmere shawl 1840-1880 1978.39
Cann ca. 1760 1951.93
Teapot ca. 1840 INV.658
Goblet 1860-1890 1948.357a
Dressing case 1820-1840 2000.922ab
Spoon 1890-1940 2009.28.173
Teaspoon ca. 1810-1820 1971.66
Flag: 36 stars American 1867-1875 1948.388a
Seat 1750-1850 1947.261
Salt ca. 1830-1845 1965.733d
Goblets (6) 1850-1925 1948.351a-f
Pitcher Probably 1835-1865 1952.207
Quilt 1850-1875 Z.1321
Cup and saucer ca. 1825 1948.273ab
Sugar bowl and creamer ca. 1820 1982.13ab
Salver ca. 1800 INV.14037
Teaspoon 1860-1888 1950.163
Stephen A. Douglas & Andrew Johnson Ribbon ca. 1861 INV.2976
Pitcher 1845-1850 1945.378
Plate 1830-1860 1952.145
Crib quilt 1840-1850 1937.1322
Pair of triple hooks 1800-1899 1957.1538
Oil lamp 1847-1860 INV.3991a
Dish: footed bowl with cover 1830-1850 or 1920-1950 1965.806ab
Needlepoint 1830 INV.1084
Handkerchief 1850-1880 Z.1025.2
Brooch / pendant (mourning) ca. 1857 Z.1685
Bar pin 1840-1880 Z.2267.5
Tablespoons (2) 1845-1853 1970.12a,e
Porringer ca. 1705-1724 1962.35
Tea cup and saucer 1850-1870 1941.159ab
Candlesticks 1860-1870 INV.641a
Saucer: portrait of Franklin Roosevelt ca. 1930-1960 INV.13555
Stephen Arnold Douglas Ribbon ca. 1861 INV.2974
Salt Cellar 1870-1900 INV.13094
Cup plate 1830-1845 1961.397a
Bowl: geometric pattern 1820-1840 1937.1088
Secretary 1800-1815 1969.8
Flask 1800-1850 1937.581
Stopper 1800-1850 Z.1384
Sauceboat 1791 - 1793 1982.12a
Goblet 1820-1850 1964.68b
Tea service ca. 1840 2000.211a-d
Spoon ca. 1897 2009.28.94
Match or toothpick holder 1880-1910 1953.668
Cup plate 1830-1845 1938.27
Pitcher 1815-1820 INV.12730
Cup and saucer ca. 1927 1929.62ab
Dickey 1800-1850 Z.1178.9
Vase 1825-1925 1952.236
Cup plate 1830-1845 1971.109y
Candlesticks (4) 1845-1865 1965.899a-d
Tiles (23) 1700-1775 INV.8787a-v
Chamberstick 1800-1830 1937.1493b
Pennant 1860-1865 1946.25
Partial tea service 1793 - 1795 1982.64ab
Creamer: Christmas Eve 1819-1836 1961.369
Child's fork ca. 1900 1942.283
Serving tongs ca. 1845 1942.390
Cover 1890-1908 1951.31.2a
Salt: blue spiral 1810-1830 INV.13276
Book flask 1847-1858 1952.248
Tile INV.11754
Figurine 1790-1810 INV.9337
Egg cup 1860-1885 1953.322a
Cordial glass 1850-1950 INV.12554a
Pewterers' banner 1788 1903.12
Childs lace cap 1790-1820 INV.11841
Inkwell 1800-1880 INV.12858
Cup and saucer ca. 1853 1953.143ab
Teaspoon ca. 1825-1835 1981.21i
Garniture 2003 2003.75b
Commemorative plate ca. 1883 2010.26.51
Doorknob 1850-1890 INV.12850
sheet 1902 1947.113a
Dessert spoons (2) ca. 1790-1800 1939.222-223
Looking glass 1790-1820 1963.81
Candlestick: dolphin white 1845-1865 1965.891b
Goblet ca. 1860 1937.1023
Looking glass 1770-1800 1951.424b
Scarf 1900-1940 Z.1331.19
Hat 1900-1950 1956.170.5[dup]
Standing cup ca. 1856 1947.16
Figural group: woman and girl at water pump 1900-1950 INV.13042
Platter: Harvard Collage 1840-1860 1961.344
Sugar tongs ca. 1765 1930.32
Spoon 1896-1940 2009.28.14
Candlestick 1850-1860 1965.868b
Necklace 1900-1940 INV.114
Cup plate 1834-1840 1940.416
Printed textile: floral design 1850-1900 1942.286
Teaspoon 1892-1896 INV.14540d
Smelling bottle 1820-1890 1965.766d
Tile 1700-1750 INV.8787m
Kerchief 1912 1952.310
Waste bowl ca. 1840 1960.64
Pocket watch 1850-1900 Z.2307ab
Set of coffee spoons in case ca. 1862 INV.14118a-m
Teacup ca. 1805 1954.9c
Mug: Silver Lustre 1951.186
Plate 1800-1850 1937.436
Tablecloth 1895-1910 INV.1262
Paperweight, white underlay 1845-1850 1965.437
Wavy Base Duck 1885-1905 1953.741ab
Candlestick 1840-55 1965.857a
Paperweight 1861-1880 1965.162
Beadwork picture 1820-1840 INV.1076
Platter 1800-1840 1937.1464
Stopper 1830-1880 Z.1351
Ring 1800-1900 Z.2270
Wall sconces 1750-1800 1963.176c
Plate, The Technology Building ca. 1940-1950 INV.13464
Cup and saucer 1825-1850 1937.763ab
Spoon 1891 2009.28.289
Oil lamp 1830-1840 INV.4010
Fish slice ca. 1840 1984.64
Castor stand 1850-1880 INV.13800
Cup plate 1840-1850 1945.414a
Goblet 1860-1890 1948.347d
Pressing iron 1760-1840 INV.14871
Piece of lace 1755-1800 INV.11696
Textile fragment 1915-1940 INV.11964.5
Watch fob 1775-1825 1941.1013
Wine cooler ca. 1800 INV.14045
Trowel 1905 1922.110
Souvenir tile ca. 1964 2008.1.2
Plate 1892 1948.561c
Cruet with stopper 1875-1900 1953.307c
Pillow Cover: Branch and Flower Motif 1850-1900 INV.14630
Sugar tongs 1900-1925 1942.673
Tea table 1760-1790 1941.908
Goblet 1880-1920 1956.179a3
Tile 1750-1775 Z.773h
Bracelet 1840-1890 Z.1226
Banners: Wildesness, May 1864 1865-1875 1939.577
Kettle on stand with burner 1896 1974.27j.1-2-k.1-2
Mug 1865-1870 INV.314
Souvenir spoon ca. 1909 INV.474
Soup ladle ca. 1835 1984.60
Saucer ca. 1830 2000.17g.1
Antimacassar or handkerchief w/lace trim 1825-1875 INV.11848
Jar 1870-1908 1952.259
Hot dish cover ca. 1925 INV.14050
Cup plate 1830-1850 1940.420
Tile 1700-1800 Z.749
Sampler 1816 1935.61
Jar with cover 1800-1830 1937.716ab
Pocket flask 1790-1830 1953.444
Teapot 1815-1829 1940.963ab
Tray ca. 1840 1969.13
Platter 1770-1800 1956.142b
Plate: flowers that never fade... 1825-1875 INV.9984
Spoon 1891-ca.1920 2009.28.210
Creamer: copper lustre relief figure INV.13475
Rim lock with label ca. 1780 1870.5
Soup Plate from Lewis Pintard set of Chinese Export Porcelain (two of four) ca. 1800 1989.2b
Salt ca. 1830-1840 1965.728b
Sauce boats (2) 1775-1800 1964.70a
Tablespoons (2) 1733 1977.90ab
Pot 1863-1893 1929.42
Petticoat fragment 1850-1900 Z.1171.13
Earrings 1800-1900 INV.12673.13ab
Plate ca. 1930-1955 1955.207
Teaspoons (2) ca. 1833-1850 1941.82ab
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14593t
Pitcher: bird pattern 1951.155
Silver bag ca. 1960 Z.3210
Stamp 1800-1838 1925.68
Portrait plate ca. 1814 1952.136
Dish 1835-1850 INV.12961
Candle holder 1800-1900 1952.155a
Lock and key 1650-1700 1940.673ab
Creamer 1820-1840 1936.730
Locket 1810-1890 1940.341
Pitcher: Grand Erie Canal ca. 1824 INV.14421
Egg spoons (10) (Rouen) ca. 1892 1936.394-403
Compote plate 1850-1870 1941.210
Tile 1750-1780 Z.773x
Plaque 1800-1850 1955.45
Cameo brooch ca. 1861 INV.5
Brooch with photograph 1840-1910 1939.593
Panel: 1876 1944.215
Oil lamp base 1840-1880 1965.920a
Decanter 1825-1840 1937.1013
Fragment of a Sampler 1846 1937.345
Textile fragments 1875-1900 Z.1171.28-31
Pocket watch ca. 1874 Z.1732.3
Earrings (pair) 1850-1900 Z.2300.6ab
Candlestick 17th century base, 20th century shaft 1967.69
Creamer: copper lustre blue band w/Rose Motif 1948.241
Pitcher: diamond pattern 1951.97
Buttons 1900-1940 Z.2693a-vv
Pressed glass "jewels" ca. 1900 2008.2.1a-p
Finger bowl 1875-1900 INV.14460
Armchair 1750-1770 1952.389
Shoe: puss in boots 1880-1910 1953.593
Vase: silvered 1853-1875 INV.595
Side chair 1760-1800 1943.428a
Printed textile of Lindburgh 1927-1933 1941.443
Tablecloth 1900-1950 1956.173.1[dup]
Tea plate ca. 1790 1984.22
Dish ca. 1814-1860 1940.40
Coffee spoons (12) ca. 1900 INV.14283a-l
Buckle 1775 Z.3449
Pitcher 1890-1910 1961.418
Printed textile of William Henry Harrison 1840 1944.145
Candle mold 1780-1830 1920.81
Silver bag ca. 1900 Z.3205
Platter 1880-1920 1971.110i
Ink bottle 1825-1850 Z.764
Candle snuffer 1800-1840 1941.1189
Figurine 1850-1900 1930.24
Statuette late 19th century 1924.92
Pitcher: Washington in Glory 1800-1810 1952.152
Bitters bottle 1860-1890 1953.418
Vase 1828 1951.71ab
Cup and saucer 1872 1936.784ab
Wax jack/taper jack 1700-1750 Z.2886
Toddy ladle 1750-1800 1928.39
Glove buttoner ca. 1880 1943.191
Smelling bottle 1825-1875 1965.761b
Lamp chimney 1902-1920 INV.2182d
Cup 1810-1840 1951.242cc
flag: ...1860-1865 1889 2479
Tea urn 1790-1810 1956.199ab
Figural Group: autumn and winter 1700-1800 1911.84ab
Adjustible chamberstick candle holder 1800-1825 1896.13
Tablecloth ca. 1950 2000.802
Spoon 1891-ca. 1920 2009.28.110
Cup and saucer ca. 1825 1939.457ab
Mug 1850-1860 1945.242
1952.18b 1952.18b
Teaspoon 1853-1863 1971.36
Pennant: Vanderbilt Cup Race 1910 1910 INV.12312
Wall lamp 1850-1900 1937.1512
Flag 1863-1865 INV.12342
Vase 1875-1905 1953.583
Side chair ca. 1820 1944.225b
Stenciled quilt piece 1811-1856 INV.11490nn
Tea bowl ca. 1787 1923.22
Coffee pot ca. 1720 1911.40
Saucer: Masonic Hall, Philadelphia 1814-1830 1940.191
Coffee pot:copper lustre, color floral pattern INV.13429AB
Hot dish cover 1855 1936.14
Cover 1890-1908 1951.31.4a
Double cup w/single handle 1860-1890 1953.566
Textile: photograph of tents /fern design ca. 1900 1942.82g
Oil lamp 1840-1880 1937.1647
Dish ca. 1790 1984.28
Candlestick 1840-1855 1965.901a
Salts (4) 1890-1920 INV.9881a-d
Box 1810-1883 1951.332

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