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Portrait of two girls
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PR.012.1.326.Box12
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Ambrotype

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Title Date Object Number
Writing desk 1860-1900 2156
Waistcoat 1760-80 INV.11814b
Pocket watch, key and box 1800-1850 1941.302a-c
Pendant 1850-1925 Z.2154
Candelabra 1825-1875 INV.14177a-f
Covered jar after 1850 1951.225ab
Spoon 1909-1920 2009.28.72
Oil lamp 1835-1840 INV.11871
Pitcher: copper lustre; The Little Jockey 1820-1840 1948.237
Scarf: 1940 1941.777
Goblet 1870-1900 1948.365b
Figural Group on an Elephant 1850-1900 1911.79
Dish: footed sugar bowl with cover 1825-1845 1952.157ab
Tile 1640-1670 Z.783
Yardage 1880 1952.297
Colander 1809 Z.46
Milk pot ca. 1765 1950.344
Teapot 1823-1824 1943.181b
Ice tongs 1855 1936.93
Napkin ring 1900-1925 1942.675a
Pitcher: cottage scene 1951.106
Souvenir spoon ca. 1898 INV.13990
Platter: View of Hudson River from Fishkill to West Point INV.14433
Miniature teapot with lid 1825-1850 1937.469ab
Oil lamp 1820-1850 INV.550
Sash: yellow and purple 1949.303b
Cup plate 1835-1850 1938.33
Window pane 1825-1850 1938.48
Writing desk 1805-1820 INV.8702
Doilies 1900-1930 INV.11933a-f
Stopper 1820-1870 Z.1910
Inkwell 1700-1720 1945.325
Keys 1800-1850 1938.63-202
Sampler 1799 2003.85.1
Spoon 1891-1940 2009.28.347
Pitcher: floral pattern 1815-1830 1951.171
Plate: River View 1836-1842 INV.14437
Flag 1912-1940 2044
Bowl: footed compote 1835-1850 INV.3978
Figured flask 1835-1855 1953.366
Tumbler 1875-1925 1940.340c
Champagne glass 1902-1920 1939.323
Cradle 1756 1937.1776[dup]
Jar 1800-1814 1937.803
Jewelry box 1800-1900 INV.12694
Cup 1884 1950.168
Cup plate 1820-1846 1940.141
Teaspoon ca. 1790-1800 1971.28
Bonnet Early 19th century 2009.9.3
Tablespoons (2) ca. 1840 1941.84ab
1 of a set of 4 side chairs 1850-1870 1934.159d
Jug 1797-1819 1928.52
Sauce boat late 19th century 1941.69
Decanter with stopper 1825-1845 1971.109ee
Tile 1750-1775 Z.773w
Scarf: New York Worlds Fair, 1939 1939 1944.272
Banner w/ dowel: Oberlin College 1900-1940 INV.11644
Sugar bowl with lid ca. 1790-1810 1948.6cd
Pocket watch with keys in case 1845-1855 INV.8310a-d
Table forks (8) ca. 1819 INV.14100a-h
Plate ca. 1870-1882 1937.25
Saucer 1815-1830 1951.243j
Coffee spoon ca. 1861 INV.14286f
Dish ca. 1790 1984.26
Jug or pitcher 1850-1900 1937.1607
Cruet 1820-1840 1937.1017ab
Sugar bowl with cover 1825-1875 1952.64ab
Shaving Mug: F.K.Chandler 1892-1920 1955.254
Figured flask 1815-1830 1953.342
Ladies' writing fire screen 1850-1900 Z.1022
Box 1851 1937.1451ab
Stopper 1870-1920 Z.1352
Stickpin 1850-1900 INV.12675.10
Candle wall sconce for seven candles ca. 1870 1944.236b
Bowl 1800-1900 1937.513
Spoon 1913-1923 2009.28.267
Platter 1821-1829 1961.274
Top hat 1890-1920 INV.11375
Side chair 1805-1810 1951.639g
Glass railroad car 1880-1910 1953.606
Candlesticks (pair) 1820-1860 1965.883ab
Trivet for pressing iron 1800-1900 1937.1368
Collar 1825-1875 1973.32.13
Baby's coat 1850-1900 Z.1171.48ab
Pair of napkin rings and two thimbles Thimbles, 1810-1850; Napkin rings, 1870-1900 INV.13695a-d
Candle snuffer and tray ca. 1850 1957.186ab
Teaspoon ca. 1825 1968.41b
Bowl with lid 1750-1850 S-247.10ab
Pair of perfume bottles 1875-1900 1942.381a-d
Panel: image of George Washington w/horse ca. 1876 X.106
One of a Pair of Miniature Candlesticks 1875-1900 1965.756d
Jar 1848-1860 1937.896
Plate 1880-1910 1953.791
Tile 1750-1775 Z.773d
Handkerchief 1850-1900 1969.62.6
Flagstaff with flag tassels 1850-1900 INV.11438a-c
Waste bowl ca. 1835 1969.10d
Flask 1875-1925 INV.14048
Sugar tongs 1784-1786 1955.43
One of a pair of vases with covers and stands 1800-1820 1946.78d-f
Hat 1950-1960 2017.55
Dish 1830-1860 1948.345a
Necklace fragment 1850-1900 INV.12691.45
Saucer 1923.129a
Ink bottle 1820-1870 1937.1708
Creamer: copper lustre blue-green band floral motif INV.13462
Dish 1830-1840 1965.823
Platter 1784-1785 X.524
Handkerchief 1918 Z.1115
Figurine (dog) 1825-1875 1937.687
Tea service 1795-1797 1956.138a-d
Platter 1829-1836 1961.332
Student lamp 1863-1900 1933.229a-c
Sherry goblet 1969-1986 2000.181
Spoon 1891 2009.28.188
Sugar bowl with lid 1820-1835 1951.270ab
Table cloth: Striped 1800-1900 INV.14616
Armchair of a Parlour Suite 1850-1855 1951.281c
Boot skate 188-1910 1953.645
Wine glass 1880-1890 INV.13007c
Tile 1725-1775 Z.770s
Pot 1809-1852 1937.847
Coat 1900-1950 1956.174.7[dup]
Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure) 1840-1880 INV.12540a-d
Cup 1925-1955 1955.261h
Teaspoon ca. 1830-1840 1950.164
Cocktail or hostess apron ca. 1950-1960 2006.6
Card tray ca. 1840 1969.14
Crewel work fragment 1750-1775 1944.307
Candlestick 20th century 1941.1186
Box 1925-1944 1944.125i
Cup plate 1829-1840 INV.14395a
Finger bowl 1880-1890 1938.354a
Kerchief ca. 1819 1952.61
Berry dish and sherbert cup 1873 1952.151b
Bracelet in case ca. 1870 1941.1014ab
Pitcher: Aqueduct bridge at Rochester 1820-1846 1921.17
Frock coat ca. 1854 2417d
Compote plate 1850-1870 1941.201
Tumbler 1780-1820 1938.50
Cruet 1820-1840 INV.12455
Goblet 1873/74 INV.14166
plate 1710-1755 1952.98
Goblet 1860-1890 1948.350b
Bottle 1800-1840 1953.422
Salt cellar 1875-1900 1953.616
Lampshade 1870-1900 1943.223
Textile fragment 1800-1900 1978.65.4
Win with Rockefeller for President 1960-1968 INV.7089
Vase ca. 1886 1946.6a
Beaker 1825-1867 1964.75a
Buttons 1900-1940 Z.2690a-l
Platter 1817-1830 1961.261
Spoon 1911-1920 2009.28.167
Tablespoons (12) ca. 1791 1951.295a-l
Pillowcases (4) 1925-1950 Z.3214a-d
Armchair 1650-1750 1937.1285
Shoe 1880-1910 1953.646
Goblet 1860-1890 1948.366b
Underplate 1902-1920 1939.348
Kerchief ca. 1898 Z.1320
Cup plate 1800-1840 1928.15
Teakettle 1907-1925 INV.14165a
Teaspoon ca. 1725-1750 Z.101
Dinner knives (2) ca. 1911 1942.660ab
Saucer ca. 1805 1954.9z
Plate 1825-1846 1961.100
Vase ca. 1900-1920 1983.13
Printed fabric INV.327
Sampler: Adam and Eve 1830 1950.306
Cup plate 1830-1850 1940.450
Pair of celery glasses 1845-1865 INV.11877ab
Jacquard coverlet 1830-1850 1942.302
Jelly mold 1840-1880 1945.470d
Cruets (6) ca. 1790 1977.5b
Bar pin 1725-1800 Z.2267.2
Brand 1800-1900 Z.126
Sampler 1911 1938.220
Candlestick 1800-1850 1896.27
Dish: shoe, yellow 1880-1900 1953.577
Knife rest 1805-1806 1939.154
Bookmark: Mama 1840-1860 INV.1687
Fragrancer base: white w/silver lustre 1951.200
Candlesticks (pair) 1845-1865 1965.890ab
Bottles (5) 1750-1800 1965.771a-e
Pitcher 1815-1825 INV.12725
Lace fragment 1775-1825 INV.11698.2
Plate: Thorps and Sprague, Albany 1830-1850 1942.413
Figurine of a baby 1890-1920 1942.185
Collar button 1880-1920 Z.2165
Plate: "Louisville and Nashville" ca. 1930-1955 1955.202
Plate ca. 1806 1984.107
Souvenir spoon ca. 1911 2009.28.88
Miniature crock 1830-1880 1926.41
Plate: Broadway Chatham Street City Hall ca. 1930-1939 1939.180
Decanter with stopper 1840-1870 1926.27ab
Side Chair, 1 of a pair 1850-1860 1983.19e
Hat 1860-1890 1953.501
Wine glass 1907-1940 INV.12968a
Settee 1760-1790 1870.7
Printed cotton drape w/ curtain rings 1790-1800 1937.514
Pennant: L.I.A.C. 1900-1925 INV.12311
Plate 1840-1853 1944.331ll
Pitcher: Bonny in His New Clothes 1814-1820 1951.136
Tea tray 1864 1977.10
Cup 1942.409i
Cups and saucers (5) ca. 1870 1936.784ab-788ab
Salt 1902-1920 1939.341
Dessert forks (2) 1830 - 1846 INV.14521yz
Broiler pan 1869-1880 N-45
Ring 1830-1860 INV.12358
Oil lamp 1810-1840 INV.564
Cream jug 1825-1840 1937.996
The Death of General Washington ca. 1800 1942.536
Puzzle jug 1648 1951.366[dup]
Ring 1780-1850 INV.12362
Bowl ca. 1785 1951.333
Key 1720-1790 1879.4
Mantel clock garniture set 1870 1946.14a-c
Teaspoon ca. 1830 1981.21j
Decanter with stopper 1810-1830 1954.85cd
Rug 1850-1900 1937.969
Banner: South Mountain, Sep. 1862 1865-1875 1939.567
Pitcher: copper lustre w/ floral motif INV.12708
Tumbler 1850-1900 INV.3952
Lamp Globe 1902-1920 1942.244b
Dish 1830-1860 1948.345e
High chest 1700-1730 1960.60
flag: 44 stars; American flag ca. 1860 1975.19
Bookmarks 1800-1900 INV.1681ab
Cann ca. 1750-1765 1895.12
Salts (pair) 1741/42 1911.53a
Broadside ca. 1832 INV.1900e
Spoon ca. 1903 2009.28.8
Plate: Library Philadelphia 1814-1830 1940.190
Crocheted afghan 1846 1945.492
Presidential campaign textile of Garfield and Arthur 1900 1952.302
Figural Group, Man Pulling Woman in a Sedan Chair ca. 1890 1911.77
Tumbler 1955-1958 1958.150e
Tile 1852-1866 N-387.12
General Zachary Taylor 1848 1941.102
Pitcher 1825-1850 1937.729
Bracelet 1846 INV.12509e
Plate: Doctor Syntax disputing his bill w/landlady 1815-1840 1961.379
Sugar tongs ca. 1770 1939.230
Bottle 1890-1910 2004.43.1
Pitcher: copper lustre Sienna band 1948.222
Tongs ca. 1825 INV.14033
Trivet 1800-1840 2470
Child's plate ca. 1928-1955 1955.226
Oil lamp 1847-1860 1965.926a
Lampshade 1870-1920 INV.12953
Hat 1875-1925 1953.555
Ink bottle 1850-1875 Z.548
Embroidered cover 1800-1830 1937.938
Streamer: red, white, blue w/stars 1850-1900 1943.365a
Ring 1850-1880 INV.12364
Tureen, cover and stand ca. 1820 1985.2a-c
Candleholders (2) 1875-1925 Z.2960.1-2
Pitcher 1800-1900 1937.529
Spoon 1913-ca.1920 2009.28.283
Pitcher: copper lustre w/color flowers INV.13435
Flag: British 1900-1950 INV.11773
flared cylinder 1800-1820 INV.13696
Tea canister 1900-1930 INV.8777b.1-2
Candlesticks (pair) 1845-1855 INV.11890ab
Pitcher 1815-1825 INV.12706
Necktie 1850-1950 Z.1331.8
Cream pitcher 1815-1840 INV.3800
Paisley cashmere shawl 1850-1875 1949.117
Condiment shaker ca. 1871 1950.148ab
Plate ca. 1875 1942.447
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 INV.14478
Record book, April 1907 - June 1908 ca. 1900 - 1920 2007.4.12.2
Saucer 1840-1853 1944.331w
Pitcher 1800-1850 1937.533
Worktable ca. 1820 1957.204
Desk 1760-1780 1929.119
Drinking glass: shot glass 1860-1880 1944.58n
One of Set of 4 side chairs 1790-1805 1937.1342d
Food grater 1850-1900 1934.151
Plate 1854-1880 1961.156
Teapot 1795-1797 1911.37a
Candle snuffer ca. 1840-1860 INV.14137
Flag 1900-1950 INV.11426a
1961.222b 1820-1840 1961.222b
Miniature oil lamp 1820-1840 INV.12557
Toddy ladle ca. 1850 1942.446
Napkins (14) 1850-1900 INV.14575a-n
Shirt studs 1850-1900 INV.12691.50a-c
Cup plate 1830-1850 1945.422
Bowl 1835-1865 1952.211
Coverlet fragment 1800-1850 INV.353
Buckle 1750-1800 Z.1471
Wine glass 1880-1910 1957.21a
Coffee and tea service (5 pc.) 1859 1935.50a-h
Platter: Pennsylvania Coat of Arms 1829-1855 1961.238
Candle snuffer 1800-1840 1946.62
Letter opener 1969-1986 2000.200
Spoon 1893 2009.28.204
Underplate 1880-1890 1938.354b
Coverlet 1850-1875 INV.14642b
1 of set of 6 Side Chairs 1815-1820 1957.205e
Cup: footed salt 1810-1830 1952.161
Tumbler 1780-1820 1938.50
Cup 1810-1840 1951.242q
Gloves 1880-1900 INV.11914ab
Smock and collar ca. 1925 1956.174.5ab[dup]
Sauceboat ca. 1790 INV.13213
Cup and saucer ca. 1825 1939.463ab
Creamer ca. 1895 1941.842
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14593n
Cup plate: Indian Chief's 1830-1860 1961.208
Silver bag ca. 1900 Z.3206
Doorknob 1900-1920 1937.555a
Oil lamp 1850-1900 1896.44a-c
Candlesticks, green and white dolphin 1845-1865 1965.892b
Pitcher 1825-1840 1937.733
Printed kerchief 1840 1954.6
Buckles 1750-1800 Z.1466ab
Tea service ca. 1835 1942.243a-e
Bonbon dishes (2) ca. 1900 INV.14448a
Cape and stole 1875-1900 1949.113a-c
Compote plate 1850-1870 1941.211
Show jar with cover ca. 1875 INV.11855ab
Platter: Lake George 1820-1846 1961.249
Key ca. 1800 INV.809
Electric lamp (without shade) 1920-1940 1965.922
Mourning embroidery 1823 1916.8
Cup plate 1850-1870 1940.402
Pitcher: Robert Fulton/Apotheosis of Washington... INV.13059
Tile 1700-1750 INV.8787g
Side chair 1900-1920 1998.48
Jug 1800-1835 1937.923
Watch and lock keys and watch hand 1870-1900 1898a-i
Plate ca. 1790 INV.13120
Candlesticks 1775-1825 1967.73a
Square box 1969-1986 2000.138
Spoon 2009.28.183
Top piece to fragrancer 1957.200fr.1
Jacquard coverlet 1843 1970.9
Armchair 1856-1864 1864.6a
Boot 1880-1910 1953.643
Perfume bottle 1800-1925 INV.13280
Tile 1725-1775 Z.770a
Campaign kerchief 1864 1944.146
Skirt and apron 1900-1950 1956.175.1ab[dup]
Teapot ca. 1878 1982.59
Egg spoons (6) ca. 1820-1830 1950.353a-f
Table forks (12) 1913 1942.110c.1-12
American Centennial Ribbon 1876 INV.2970
Creamer: copper lustre gray sand pink 1948.205
Bowl 1830-1845 1940.439
Still bank 1840-1880 1937.900
Figured flask 1820-1840 1953.382
Candlestick 1840-1855 INV.11883
Poison bottle 1860-1900 Z.525
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.11197.3
Flag: Red Cross Flag of England 1880-1920 INV.12269b
Charm 1886 1941.51
Tureen and cover ca. 1790 INV.13216
Loving cup 1894 1948.135a-c
Sugar bowl with lid ca. 1946-1960 2003.56.7ab
Candlestick 1870-1890 1939.150
Glass hat 1875-1900 1953.587
Salt spoon ca. 1875 INV.14479
Ring 1650-1800 INV.12366
Door knocker with screw 1790-1810 1944.166
Oil lamp 1830-1845 INV.543b
Apothecary bottle 1850-1900 Z.662
Washstand 1830-1840 1948.32c
Collar and cuffs 1825-1875 Z.1127a-c
Double salt cellar w/handle: clear/white ca. 1830-1845 1965.744
Stopper 1830-1870 Z.1400
Set of two tea bowls from partial tea set ca. 1800 1969.18e1-2
Candlestick: classical revival 1800-1850 1896.27
Apron ca. 1950 2000.800
Spoon ca. 1903 2009.28.104
Goblet 1933 1945.406
Plate 1910-1932 1932.80
Collection of 4 napkins w/red and blue stars 1941 1941.291b-e
Shelf clock 1815-1830 1963.87.deacc
Figured flask 1835-1855 1953.351
Candlestick 1840-1850 1965.904b
Tile 1640-1670 INV.908w
Kerchief 1880-1920 INV.311b
Flagstands 1900-1950 1969.3.8ab
Milk pot ca. 1791 1951.298
The Letter Of Introduction 1819-1836 1961.370
Pot 1852 1937.852a
Plate 1942.409u
Toothpick or match holder 1875-1900 1953.654
Plate ca. 1830 INV.3829
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 1944.57a
Kitchen tool 1938.217[dup]
Blanket chest 1690-1720 1964.8
Candlestick 1880-1920 1965.781a
Vase 1880-1910 1965.825b
Kerchief 1904 INV.7410
Ring 1840-1880 1977.36b
Platter: View of Albany 1840-1843 1961.272
Bracelets (pair) ca. 1820 1920.14ab
Supper plate 1800-1820 1950.36b
Flag of Heroes 2002 2011.19
Plate: Franklin D. Roosevelt ca. 1945 1952.291
Dish 1850-1900 INV.14072
Nightcap 1825-1875 Z.1095.9
Side chair 1795-1805 1963.173
Cup plate 1835-1850 INV.3725
Pitcher: silver lustre w/ bas relief hunting scene INV.12721
Oil lamp 1830-1850 1937.1648b
Boughpots (pair) 1810-1820 1951.221a
Doily 1850-1900 Z.1120.2
Pocket watch with charms 1890-1930 1958.80a-f
Desk lamp ca. 1900-1906 N84.2.1
Salts (pair) 1758/59 1911.54ab
Sugar dish with cover and stand ca. 1830 2000.17c.1-3
Spoon ca. 1900 2009.28.24
Silver bag 1880-1910 Z.3191
Tablespoon ca. 1845 1941.954c
Teapot with warmer 1840-1886 1951.334a-d
Printing block 1892-1895 1987.5
Hat 1890-1920 1953.523
Covered dish: Deer on Fallen Tree Base 1898-1910 1953.747ab
Tile 1640-1670 Z.836
Scarf: gypsy design 1930-1945 1946.154
Flagstaff 1900-1950 INV.11430b
Plate 1840-1853 1944.331mm
Saltcellars (6) 1875-1925 INV.14557a-f
Bottle 1920-1950 INV.940a
Tea bowl from partial tea set ca. 1800 1969.18g2
Footwarmer 1850-1890 1953.727
Table fork 1828-1832 INV.14107
Wafer iron 1739 1942.370
Darning sampler 1810 1913.7
Wine glass 1860-1880 INV.13013
Hat 1860-1890 1953.494
Covered butter dish: turtle 1880-1910 1953.746ab
Cordial glass 1890-1920 INV.12550
Coverlet fragment 1800-1850 1939.3
Flag ca. 1918 1944.71
Creamer ca. 1800 1956.138c
Necklace 1800-1900 Z.2302.5
Shawl w/embroidered geometric pattern 1837 1974.23
Tankard ca. 1765 2001.277
Spoon 1886-1919 2009.28.299
Plate: Steamboat 1815-1840 INV.14418
Charm / pendant 1850-1950 INV.1292
Candlestick 1840-1855 1942.566
Inkwells (2) 1820-1840 1937.1007ab
Goblet 1870-1900 1948.362b
Looking glass 1860-1890 1956.132
Collar 1825-1875 1973.32.25
Vase 1825-1875 INV.3802
Hairpiece 1880-1930 Z.1311c
Cabbage leaf pitcher 1765-1790 1957.285
Custard cup and cover ca. 1790 INV.14991ab-14992ab
Trowel 1908 1922.105
Cradle ca. 1868 2008.21
Soup tureen with cover and stand ca. 1790 1984.39a-c
Door plate ca. 1850 INV.804
Cup 1884 1942.279
Sauce boat 1800-1820 1950.36l
Candlestick 1850-1900 1965.865c
Champagne glass 1902-1920 1939.321
Piece of lace: black 1800-1900 INV.11684
Dish ca. 1825 1937.438
Leech jar and cover 1850-1900 Z.2135ab
Cup and saucer 1825-1850 1937.767ab
Teaspoon 1716 - 1730 1971.31
Tea cup ca. 1830 2000.17h.2
Teapot and lid 1961.324ab
Pitcher 1815-1825 INV.12580
Ribbon ca. 1820-1850 INV.4357
Table fork ca. 1950 INV.14265
Oil lamp 1880-1920 INV.511
Candlestick 1840-1855 1965.875a
Chimes (5 pieces) 1775-1850 Z.1018a-e
Candle holder 1800-1900 1952.155b
Yardage 1900-1950 INV.11766a
Coffeepot with tray ca. 1860 1935.50ab
"Canton" Tea caddy 1810-1820 1956.141p
Candle snuffer 1760-1810 1956.80a
Toilet box and cover 1849-1858 1937.665ab
Spoon 1904 2009.28.220
Warming ladle 1750-1800 INV.14495
Napkins (4) 1850-1900 INV.14591a-d
Decanter 1825-1865 1937.1090a
Figured bottle 1857-1865 1953.401
Goblets (3) 1865-1900 1948.359a-c
Saucer 1810-1840 1951.242n
Scarf 1800-1875 Z.1174.4
Pocket watch and pouch 1850-1900 INV.12421ab
Tankard ca. 1700 1911.39
Saucer 19th century 1961.224b
Souvenir spoon 1901 INV.14001
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14573g
Pitcher 1957.23a
Needlework picture 1850-1900 INV.1172
Candle mold 1800-1830 1920.59

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