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Thoughts on African Colonization
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.E448.G24.1832

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Oil lamp, lamp stand, and fuel reservoir
1800-1880
Creamer: copper lustre white band w/floral motif
Tea infuser
ca. 1900
Western-style hat
ca. 1940
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1891
Fat lamp
1760-1800
Sea chest
1640-1720
Figured bottle: hand holding bottle
1880-1920
Tumbler with portrait of Dewitt Clinton
ca. 1825
Tea canister
1900-1930
Waistcoat
1850-1900
Plate
ca. 1930-1955
Saucer
1830-1860
Stockings (pair)
1848
Child's mug
1865
Plate
ca. 1790
Candlestick
1830-1850
Railroad
2008
Cup
1800-1900
Coffee spoons (7)
ca. 1900
Pitcher
1815-1825
Champagne glass
1880-1920
Goblet
1902-1920
Candle mold
1780-1830
Hooked rug
1850-1900
Teapot
ca. 1825
Plate: blue with eagle emblem
1825-1850
Cann
ca. 1810-1820
Water pitcher
ca. 1851
Pitcher
1818
Finger bowl
1890-1930
Chamberstick with bobeche
ca. 1800
Kerosene lamp
1875-1900
Spill holders (pair)
1860-1875
Traveling secretary that belonged to John James Audubon
1800-1820
Cologne bottle w/stopper
1860-1890
Child's fork
ca. 1947
Caster
1824-1836
Brooch
1850-1900
Plate warmer
1825-1900
Pitcher
1850-1870
Spoon
1895
Napkins (5)
1850-1900
Soup plate
ca. 1800
Figured bottle: Jenny Lind
1851-1857
Pitcher: landscape
Decanter with stopper
1830-1860
Hot water urn
1875-1900
Collar
1900-1930
Jewelry pouch
1853-1900
Tankard
ca. 1765
Inkstand
ca. 1794
Cordial glass
1790-1830
Pitcher
1820-1850
Child's place setting with case
ca. 1868
Napkin
1850-1900
Small toy cup
1845-1860
Silver bag
1876-1929
Cup plate
1830-1840
Tile
1625-1650
Stenciled quilt piece
1811-1856
Decanter with stopper
1810-1830
Salt
1902-1920
Tablecloth: Washington images
1941
Banner w/dowels: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1900-1940
Paisley shawl
1830-1870
Soup plate: Harvard College
1815-1840
Teaspoon
1750-1800
Confection plate
1850-1870
Tile
1725-1775
Brooch/pin
ca. 1856
Figurine: duck
Oil lamp: diamond in circle pattern
1850-1880
Perfume bottle
1850-1925
Writing desk
1840-1880
Churn
1887-1895
Platter: Highlands, Hudson River
1820-1840
Custard cup and cover
1810-1820
Teapot with lid
1815-1840
Cheese scoop
ca. 1871
Saucer: Landscape Vignette
1850-1890
Buttons
1900-1940
Glass fragments
ca. 1900
Inkwell
ca. 1900
1 from set of 9 Side chairs
1828-1835
Salt
ca. 1830-1840
Bottle: honey comb pattern
1850-1870
Side chair
1875-1900, possibly with earlier elements
Printed textile of American flag
1840
Plate, The College of New York
ca. 1940-1950
Pendant
1830-1880
Baby's chemise
1850-1900
Sugar bowl with lid
ca. 1870
Teakettle and stand
1748
Coffee spoon
ca. 1876
General Andrew Jackson Commemorative Ribbon
1845 or later
Goblet
1800-1830
Christening gown
1850-1900
Chamber pot
1790-1830
Figured bottle: U.S. Mail; mail box shaped
1890-1920
Celery glass
1845-1865
Candle box and candles
1750-1840
Handkerchief
1850-1900
Patch box
1800-1830
Hot water urn
1800-1820
Basin from wash stand set
ca. 1900
Watch fob
1775-1850
Dinner forks (10)
1773-1788
Cup and saucer
1886-1889
Pastry jagger/crimper
ca. 1780-1830
Pocket watch
1765-1800
Plate
ca. 1842
Oil lamp: twin wick w/caps
1850-1870
Vases (pair)
1875-1950
Candlestick
1880-1900
Silver bag
ca. 1900
Bowl: china trade lotus motif
1755-1765
Forks (2)
1839-1851
Waistcoat
1740-1760
Stopper
1840-1870
Brooch and earrings set (demi-parure)
1800-1875
Pair of candlesticks
1875-1900
Dragonfly table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Spoon
1892-1923
Frock coat
ca. 1840
1 from set of 9 Side chairs
1835-1845
Cup plate
1830-1860
Nursing bottle
1830-1860
Decanters with stoppers (2)
1840-1870
Side chair
1805-1810
Herb grinder
1750-1840
Flag fragment
1850-1900
Sugar bowl and creamer
1819-1825
Dragonfly table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Salt cellar: Silver Lustre
Table fork and knife in a case
ca. 1741
Saucer
1890-1908
Toasting fork
1750-1800
Intaglio stone: monogram; bust of man
ca. 1777
Demijohn
1850-1880
Salt
1890-1920
Jacquard coverlet
1840
Jar
1794-1815
Jug
1835-1849
Finger bowl
1902-1920
Handkerchief
1920-1930
Platter: Highlands, Hudson River
1820-1840
Favrile Fabrique table lamp
1910-1913
Mortar and pestle
1800-1900
Platter
ca. 1946-1960
Hairwork brooch, possibly commemorating Henry Hendricks (1804-1861)
ca. 1860-1870
Flag
1880-1900
Jug
1825-1847
Oil lamp
1840-1880
Tumbler
1790-1830
Chest
1780-1830
Collar
1920-1940
Napkins (6)
1850-1900
Saucer
ca. 1780-1800
Toothpick holder
1860-1890
Toothpick holder
1875-1900
Cup
1830-1860
Partial dinner service
1904
Plate: Brooklyn Ferry from series American Views
ca. 1834-1854
Spoon
ca.1895
Grace Adele
ca. 1900
Rocking chair
1875-1900
Portrait plate
ca. 1814
Decanters with stoppers (pair)
1815-1845
Desk set
1905-1920
Curtain
1790-1800
Veil
1835-1845
Souvenir spoon
1897
Teapot
ca. 1825
Padlock and key
ca. 1889
Platter: The Valentine
1819-1836
Dessert fork
1846 - 1861
Tea bowl from partial tea set
ca. 1800
Creamer
1900-1930
Pocket watch
1730-1790
Cup plate
1835-1850
Relish dish: dessert
1880-1910
Chest
1850-1925
Pitcher
1830-1890
Stopper
1850-1900
Pitcher
1802-1815
Creamer: copper lustre glazed sand-white
Tablespoon
1840-1847
Tea caddy with spoon
1790-1820
Commemorative t-shirt
Spoon
1891-ca.1920
Flag
1896-1907
Card table
1800-1810
Cup plate
1840-1850
Mug: bunnies motif
1880-1900
One from a set of six side chairs
1850-1860
Bowl
1820-1880
Teaspoon
ca. 1810-1820
Flag: 38 Stars American
1876
Pocket watch and key
1800-1850
Necklace
1900-1950
Plate
1819-1836
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
knife
Muff
1880-1885
Child's plate: "for my dear girl"
1825-1875
Sampler
1794
Decanter with stopper
1825-1845
Tile
1750-1775
Scarf:
1941
Banners:Port Royal Ferry, January 1862
1865-1875
Cufflinks
1830-1860
Bookmark
1840-1880
Match holder
1880-1910
Yardage
1900-1950
Soup plate
1877
Inkwell
1820-1840
Flag: red cross
1900-1940
Cup plate
1840-1850
Dish: footed sugar bowl with cover
1890-1910
Quilt
1800-1850
Pitcher: cottage scene
Plate warmer
Spittoon
1850-1890
Woven tablecloth: 1841 united we stand...
1841
Platter
ca. 1838
Garter
1890-1930
Oil lamp
1860-1900
Spoon
1897
Pocket watch
ca. 1800
High chest
1740-1780
Cruet with stopper
1830-1870
Cup plate
1830-1850
Candlestick, blue dolphin
1845-1865
Pitcher
1820-1830
Crock
1857-1896
Skirt and fragments
1898
Stick pins (pair)
1825-1875
Vase
Plateau
ca. 1790
Urn and pedestal
1830-1870
Dessert spoon
1795-1797
Nutmeg grater
ca. 1675-1775
Bust: George Washington, (1732-1799)
1820-1850
Set of glassware (decanters and drinking glasses)
1790-1830
Cream jug
1830-1840
Door plate
1860-1900
Shot glass: miniature tumbler
1840-1860
Peony hanging shade
ca. 1900-1906
Figurine (squirrel)
1800-1900
Plate
1800-1860
Teapot
ca. 1829
Cup and saucer
ca. 1825
Berry scoop
ca. 1868
Figurine: Apollo and Vulcan
1815-1830
Commemorative plate
ca. 1883
Plate: Mt. Tom Summit House, Holyoke, Mass.
Tablecloth
1950
Miniature pitcher: purple
1875-1905
Goblet
1880-1920
Sample card: BY no. 2 w/18 samples
1850-1900
Textile fragments
1875-1900
Fish platter
1870-1890
Gentian table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Plate: River Scene
1815-1830
Boughpot: silver lustre
1810-1820
Teacup: Landscape Vignette
1850-1890
Buttons
1900-1940
Candy container in the shape of a chicken
ca. 1940s
Chest
1850-1900
Blanket Chest
Chest ca. 1810, decoration ca. 1870
Glass hat
1850-1880
Decanter with stopper
1902-1920
Wine glass
1902-1920
Teapot with lid
1850-1900
Creamer: silver lustre
Printed textile: a Joffre - la patrie, 1914-1915
ca. 1915
Robe
1900-1950
Brooches in box (2)
(b) ca. 1864; (a) 1800-1850
Plate
1950-1955
Salver
1852 - 1856
Modesty piece for wedding dress
1730-50 with several alterations into the 20th century
Inkstand
20th century
Mantel clock
ca. 1880
Oil lamp
1825-1850
Crochet hook
1850-1925
"Chateau de Luxembourg"
1853-1857
Shaving mug
1800-1900
Creamer
1816-1818
Dish: Saint Nicholas Society
1936
Infuser stand
ca. 1900
Unknown metal object
1800-1899
Kerchief
ca. 1918
Vase
1840-1860
Armchair
1795-1810
Pocket perfume bottle
1780-1820
Toddy plate
1835-1850
Sphere (witch ball)
1830-1880
Looking glass
1775-1795
Candlestick
1840-1855
Lids
ca. 1800
Bracelets (2)
1820-1840
Cuff set
ca. 1865
Mirror knobs (pair)
ca. 1800
Clip
1850-1900
creamer
1850-1900
Square box with circular lid
1969-1986
Spoon
ca. 1899
Sample card: BZ no. 15 w/12 samples
1850-1900
One from a set of six side chairs
1850-1860
Plate
1840-1853
Figured flask
1835-1855
Candlesticks (pair)
1840-1850
Side chairs (8)
1805-1810
Bowl
1815-1875
Flag finial case
1900-1950
Creamer
ca. 1810
Chamberstick
1900-1910
Punch bowl
1744/45
Nipple and tube
1835-1865
Cup and saucer
ca. 2001
Campaign kercheif of William Henry Harrison
1840
Side chair
1810-1820
Oil lamp
1847-1860
Goblet
1850-1925
Paperweight
ca. 1847
Miniature perfume bottle w/stopper
1835-1855
Antimacassar or handkerchief w/embroidered trim
1900-1940
Kerchief
1930-1950
Handkerchief
1880-1920
Brooch (cameo)
1770-1858
Porringer
ca. 1875-1900
Plate
1914-1940
Tea cup
1850-1870
Adjustable chamberstick
1840-1860
Child's hat w/lace trim & ties
1870-1880
Hat: purple
1870-1900
Cup plate
1835-1850
Tumbler
1875-1900
Writing desk
1850-1900
Sleeve
1875-1910
Stole with paisley border
1820-1850
Jewelry fragments
1850-1950
Serving plate
1780-1820
Serving dish: Cheat River
1925-1929
Box lock and bolt plate
1852-1880
Pitcher
ca. 1840-1850
Banner
1977-1995
Spoon
1939
Saucer (Tea bowl)
1825-1850
Sofa
1846-1847
Plate
1910-1932
Smelling bottle
1780-1820
Tile
1640-1670
Footed salt cellar
1830-1845
Bowl
after 1850
Kerchief: Alexander Hamilton
1805-1806
Tobacco jar
1840-1900
Milk pot
ca. 1740
Jewelry box
1800-1900
Sauceboat
1855
Saucer
ca. 1805
Canister
1790-1830
Red shawl w/applique work
1850-1890
Covered dish
1889-1900
Miniature honey dish with cover
1876-1880
Centennial Art Gallery, Philadelphia, 1876
1876
Baby bonnet
1790-1830
Stopper
1850-1900
Trivet
1850-1860
Cake basket
1800-1825
Badge: Pollard Total Abstinence Society
ca. 1920
Stickpin
1800-1900
Warming pan
1750-1800
Egg cup
1840-1850
Spoon
1903
Flag: red & white stripes w/star in blue field
1900-1925
Cup: footed salt
1810-1830
Bottle
1750-1800
Goblet
1860-1890
Couch or Daybed
1722-1740
Vase: tulip-shaped
1875-1900
Waste bowl
ca. 1820
Bedsheet fragment
1880-1930
Waistcoat fragments
1775-1800
Tea bowl and saucer
1770-1790
Pair of candlesticks with bobeches
1763-64
Tablespoon
1800-1850
ladle
19th century
Teapot
1840-1900
Poppy table lamp
ca. 1900-1906
Figured flask
1847-1855
Set of glassware (15 pieces)
1860-1880
Tile
1640-1670
Scarf:
1942
Flag: Sons of Rhode Island
1862
Creamer
1930-1938
Plaque: The Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 1699
1895
Plate: Park Theatre, New York
1815-1834
Shirtwaist: silk
ca. 1890
Vase
1640-1680
Cup
1810-1840
Taper jack/ wax coil lamp
1800-1830
Cup plate
1830-1850
Wine glass
1850-1925
Salt cellar
1900-1920
Ladle
ca. 1830-1840
Chest
1826
Baby bonnet
1825-1875
Stopper
1820-1870
Pendant
1820-1880
Porringer
ca. 1800
Bitters bottle: Doyle's Hop bitters, 1872
1880-1910
Spoon
1891-ca.1920
Corset case
ca. 1886
Pitcher: Albany
1840-1850
Collection of salt cellars and shot glasses (15)
1880-1920
Decanter with stopper
1840-1880
Looking glass
1810-1820
Lace fragment
1850-1930
Baby's petticoat and chemise
1850-1900
Serving dish
1889
Dish: blue oriental motif
1700-1750
Teaspoon
ca. 1840
Plate: Columbia, King's College
1910-1932
Serving spoon
1869 - 1871
Roll of copper foil
ca. 1900 - 1920
Figurine: Johanna Marie Lind, ("Jenny", 1820-1887)
1851-1861
Cup and saucer
ca. 1825
Goblets (pair)
1880-1910
Bowl
1810-1820
Pitcher
1815-1825
Plate: Commodore MacDonnough's Victory
"The Storming of Quebec"
ca. 1800
Soup plate
1785-1790
Teapot
ca. 1835
Cup
ca. 1825
creamer
ca. 1800
Cup
early 20th century
We the People (New-York Historical Society version)
2017
Brooch/pin
1800-1850
Pitcher: copper lustre w/color flowers
Cup plate
1835-1845
Christmas ornament
1875-1900
Handkerchief
1930-1950
Lace fragment
1825-1875
Pitcher depicting Jenny Lind
1850-1870
Figured flask
1820-1870
Teaspoons (4)
ca. 1790
Ring
1800-1900
Box lock and key
1700-1750
Silver box with lid
1969-1986
Handkerchief
1940-1945
Ring
1870-1910
Deep dish
1770-1800
Figurine: girl with yellow hair
1880-1910
Tumbler
1775-1825
Footed dish
ca. 1909
Pitcher: dandelion
Pitcher: copper lustre
Flag: 36 stars
1864-1867
Scarf
ca. 1929
Bracelet (mourning)
1840-1880
Teapot stand
ca. 1800
Cheese scoop
ca. 1910
Advertising ribbon
ca. 1900
Dinner plates
1785-1795
Membership medal
1789
Candlestick
1840-1855
Vase
1850-1875
Flag mounted in frame:Amer.Flag Motif w/animal images,slogan
ca. 1844
Candlestick
1728
Waste bowl
ca. 1830
Plate: Floral pattern; ...Rock China
Pressing iron
1860-1890
Platter
ca.1788
Fork
1770-1830
Verse sampler
1820
Salt
ca. 1830-1840
Chatelaine hook
1860-1870
Center table
1800-1820
Oil lamps (pair)
1857-1870
Vase
1875-1950
Pitcher
1800-1900
Saucer: china trade
ca. 1850-1880
Necklace fragment
1800-1900
Andirons (pair)
1750-1800
Waistcoat, white
1820-1860
Soup spoons (2)
1918-1950
Teacup and saucer
1780-1810
Bull's eye watchman's lantern
1860-1890
Filigree box with lid
1969-1986
Spoon
1890-1920
Teapot and lid
1820-1846
Vase
1850-1900
Mug
Possibly 1800-1840, possibly 1920-1950
Dish
1902-1920
Textile fragment
1846-1848
Plate
1854-1880
Sugar bowl and creamer
ca. 1815

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