Abraham Lincoln Figure, 1898 (CH 18429573)
Figure of Abraham Lincoln standing upright holding a scroll of paper with "A LINCOLN" at the end of the indecipherable writing.
Abraham Lincoln Figure, 1898 (CH 18429573-2)
Figure of Abraham Lincoln standing upright holding a scroll of paper with "A LINCOLN" at the end of the indecipherable writing.
Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border Matchsafe, ca. 1886 (C...
Rectangular, rounded corners, reverse slightly concave, with polychrome enamel and etched decoration, the square central reserve features open circle with monogram, the border of which is punctuated by alternat... More
Advertisement for "Atlas Ready Mixed Paint" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 185...
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of paint can with variying type face and decorative motifs, inscribed "Atlas Ready Mixed Paint, Manufactured by George D. Wetherill & Co., ... More
Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 185038...
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of female in blouse, tie, long skirt, and upswept hair cleaning beneath range top, inscribed above "The Great White Enameled Top. Fire Kin... More
Advertisement for "Hulbert and Parker, Fashionable Footware" Matchsafe...
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring printed decoration of man's two-tone ankle boot, with lace and hook closures, inscribed on inside of boot "Stacy Adams & Co.", inscribed on boot loop at top of back... More
Advertisement for "Ludens Menthol Cough Drops" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH ...
Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "Luden's Menthol Cough Drops" on right, and "Give Instant Relief," "Trade Mark," "WHL," "Reading, PA." on left, printed in black and orange... More
Advertisement for Cigar Maker's Union -97, Boston Matchsafe, patented ...
Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring man with black hair in black suit, white shirt, blue tie; he stands behind glass counter, holding with right hand a large box of cigars; inscription above reads "Look for... More
Advertisement for the "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen" M...
Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the U.S. Affiliated with the A.F. of L., Headquarters: Rooms 109-110, Odd-Fellows Bldg., C... More
Aluminum with Glass Beads Matchsafe, ca. 1898 (CH 18504223)
Oblong, rounded top and bottom, featuring four etched frames containing flower motifs, all in grid pattern and turned slightly on the diagonal, each corner of frame puncuated with turquoise colored glass bead, ... More
American Beauty Vase, ca. 1912 (CH 18801215)
Large hammered copper vase with an elongated neck with flared lip and riveted band around the bulbous bottom resting on flared foot.
American Electrical Works Bake Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18503275)
Rectangular, curved sides and corners, each side slightly cinched at center, featuring raised decoration of clenched hand with lightning bolts radiating from within, inscribed above "American Electrical" and be... More
American Electrical Works Bake Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18503275-2)
Rectangular, curved sides and corners, each side slightly cinched at center, featuring raised decoration of clenched hand with lightning bolts radiating from within, inscribed above "American Electrical" and be... More
Architectural panels from the Western Methodist Book Concern Building,...
Large square panel of buff-colored terracotta, the surface decorated with one half of vertically oriented design of abstract vegetal motif in lozenge shape (to be set above similar panel to complete design).
Arm Band (USA), late 19th century (CH 18467345)
Arm band of hide, beaded in a geometric pattern of white, black and orange on blue.
Armchair (USA), 1860–67 (CH 68730621)
Armchair with shaped openwork back, curved in plan; serpentine arms join back to scrolled front of seat; cabriole front legs, curved and splayed rear legs, all fitted with castors. Seat upholstered in green and... More
Armchair (USA), 1885–1886 (CH 18475767)
Oblong, rounded upper frame and circular seat frame superimposed to a circular stretcher. Long, curved armrails depart from seat back and loop around in air to connect to the seat frame. Another bent wood hal... More
Armchair (USA), ca. 1870–73 (CH 18735345)
Upholstered seat and back with decorative brass nail heads, incised decoration on wood frame, the seat supported on diagonal front legs reinforced by a turned stretcher, slightly splayed back legs rise to seat back.
Armchair With Slip Seat (USA), ca. 1820 (CH 18351555)
Back legs flat-sided, front legs flat excepting rounded front face. Legs curve outward toward bottom, and back legs inclue toward each other at bottom. Back side corner posts terminate at top in an elementary... More
Ashtray (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18454051)
Iridescent deep blue. Low curved walls with undulating rim; curved rib on exterior of each of the ten undulations. Broad, low foot.
Ashtray (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18454073)
Iridescent gold. Low, curved walls with undulating rim and curved rib on each of the ten undulations. Broad, low foot.
Asian Female with Parasol Matchsafe, ca. 1895 (CH 18503883)
Oblong with curved sides, top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of woman in long, asian-style kimono, she holds parasol in left hand and reaches for planted, long-stemmed flower with right, background of ... More
Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885 (CH 18494785)
Oblong, with rounded corners and hammered surface. Front features applied sprig of foliage on body, above which are initials (F. L.?) incised in stylized, Asian inspired font, applied butterfly on lid. Reverse... More
Assorted Shells Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18494619)
Oblong, curved corners and sides, featuring over-all raised decoration of assorted shells on body and lid, including snail, mussel, clam, and conch shells, identical on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Assyrian Head Cake Saw, 1886–87 (CH 18654123)
Decorative portrait handle knife with turned detail down to the carved blade with an ornamental serrated edge.
Assyrian Head Cake Saw, 1886–87 (CH 18654123-3)
Decorative portrait handle knife with turned detail down to the carved blade with an ornamental serrated edge.
Back Handle Plate For Drawer Handle (England or United States), ca. 17...
Public domain photograph of a coin, money, currency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bag (USA), early 19th century (CH 18417863)
Small bag knitted in blue silk, interlaced with vertical bands of coral ribbon, also used for draw-string.
Bag (USA), early 19th century (CH 18571819)
Colored glass beads strung and stitched to cotton foundation, with a design of cornucopias of flowers, with twined-rope borders. Bound with ribbon at the top.
Bag (USA), early 19th century (CH 18571819-2)
Colored glass beads strung and stitched to cotton foundation, with a design of cornucopias of flowers, with twined-rope borders. Bound with ribbon at the top.
Baluster (USA), ca. 1800 (CH 18149649)
Turned baluster; square base, turned shaft twisted in upper part. Lacks square capital.
Baluster (USA), ca. 1800 (CH 18149657)
Turned baluster; square base, turned shaft twisted in upper part. Square capital.
Band (Near East), 10th–12th century (CH 18130351)
Single band of embroidery in dark blue. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Band, Cooper Union Museum Lace Study Card, ca. 1915 (CH 18572403)
Linen plain weave partially worked with linen thread to show the technique of reticella.
Bandbox (USA), 1765–1818 (CH 18565295)
Very small fragmentary piece, appearing to be simulated moire or wood grain design, printed in deep blue, with clusters of small stylized white flowers printed on light blue ground. At one extreme end is part o... More
Bandbox (USA), 1765–1818 (CH 18565297)
From the same bandbox as 1942-19-8. More of the wreath of gray petalled flowers shows and also a portion of a large center flower of gray with dark blue dots for the center.
Bandbox (USA), 1800–1810 (CH 18319437)
Vertical rectangle in blue, black and green, on neutral yellow field. An eagle with outstretched wings, perched upon an urn decked with flowers, holds an olive branch in his beak.
Bandbox (USA), 1800–1825 (CH 18575141)
A Chinoiserie design inspired probably from an 18th century one. An Asian figure is seated on a leaf of a floral branch. He is in Oriental costume and is playing a flute. The flowers in proportion are of coloss... More
Bandbox (USA), 1800–1830 (CH 18317169)
Inspired from printed chintz, design is of lilacs and roses in lavender and pink with green leaves on tan background. Lilacs in oil paints, roses and leaves in distemper. Label on inside of cover reads: "From J... More
Bandbox (USA), 1801–11 (CH 18609537)
Very small oval-shaped bandbox. Paper is probably wallpaper: chalky-white flowers and leaves picked out in bright green. Small black dots are sprinkled over a portion of the design. The cover is edged with a fl... More
Bandbox (USA), 1810–30 (CH 18575139)
Front design is composed of border of roses, rose-red with off-white high- lights. Bottom of design represents garden from which roses grow. The fieldis blue. Center design- Field is in distemper paints. Dark g... More
Bandbox (USA), 1820–35 (CH 18563901)
Box covered with an irise or rainbow paper. A textile design motif of acanthus leaves enclosing a formal floral bouquet. Foliage framework shades from yellow to orange, bouquet of gray flowers over which a seco... More
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676507)
Partial side of bandbox, with horses, riders and stables. Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676511)
Design containing flag, eagle with "Union" banner, stars and moon. The large moon and star contain faces. Printed on an orange and blue plaid background. Original document for "Eagle Plaid".
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676511-2)
Design containing flag, eagle with "Union" banner, stars and moon. The large moon and star contain faces. Printed on an orange and blue plaid background. Original document for "Eagle Plaid".
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676511-3)
Design containing flag, eagle with "Union" banner, stars and moon. The large moon and star contain faces. Printed on an orange and blue plaid background. Original document for "Eagle Plaid".
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676511-4)
Design containing flag, eagle with "Union" banner, stars and moon. The large moon and star contain faces. Printed on an orange and blue plaid background. Original document for "Eagle Plaid".
Bandbox (USA), 1820–50 (CH 18676511-5)
Design containing flag, eagle with "Union" banner, stars and moon. The large moon and star contain faces. Printed on an orange and blue plaid background. Original document for "Eagle Plaid".
Bandbox (USA), 1825–28 (CH 18429917)
Workbox for seamstress, covered with simple geometric small-scale floral pattern, cloth pocket inside.
Bandbox (USA), 1825–30 (CH 18429915)
a) Oval box covered with wallpaper. Foliate scrolls in lavender-blue with darker blue dots emphasizing the pattern in various places, on yellow ground. Margin visible at seam; b) Cover of the same as "a". Two j... More
Bandbox (USA), 1825–35 (CH 18177697)
A group of four hunters with dogs and a horse shown within a clearing in the woods. Printed in pink, white and what was probably green on a yellow field. This same design appears on the lid.
Bandbox (USA), 1825–35 (CH 18177697-2)
A group of four hunters with dogs and a horse shown within a clearing in the woods. Printed in pink, white and what was probably green on a yellow field. This same design appears on the lid.
Bandbox (USA), 1825–35 (CH 18177697-3)
A group of four hunters with dogs and a horse shown within a clearing in the woods. Printed in pink, white and what was probably green on a yellow field. This same design appears on the lid.
Bandbox (USA), 1825–35 (CH 18177697-4)
A group of four hunters with dogs and a horse shown within a clearing in the woods. Printed in pink, white and what was probably green on a yellow field. This same design appears on the lid.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-10)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-2)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-3)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-4)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-5)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-6)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-7)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-8)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1828–50 (CH 18475821-9)
Pattern of foliate scrolls in orange and yellow on now-faded mauve ground, accompanied by newspaper dated 11/01/1828, Sunbury, PA, which had lined top of bandbox from which the patterned paper was removed.
Bandbox (USA), 1830 (CH 18178125)
Conventional design of flowers and drapery festoons in pink, olive and white on yellow field.
Bandbox (USA), 1830 (CH 18178125-2)
Conventional design of flowers and drapery festoons in pink, olive and white on yellow field.
Bandbox (USA), 1830–40 (CH 18180031)
Blue field; medallion of woman driving a chariot, green and white, with small amount of pink; enframed in white conventional foliage scrolls. Inside of box lined with newpaper dated 1827.
Bandbox (USA), 1830–40 (CH 18180031-2)
Blue field; medallion of woman driving a chariot, green and white, with small amount of pink; enframed in white conventional foliage scrolls. Inside of box lined with newpaper dated 1827.
Bandbox (USA), 1830–40 (CH 18466129)
On light brown background with scattered white fill of simplified petals, large central pattern of two birds perched on basket of flowers and leaves. Printed in pinks, green and white. Vertical borders of white... More
Bandbox (USA), 1830–40 (CH 18466135)
Block print repeat design wallpaper pattern: on blue background, two salmon-colored birds on yellow limb with leaves, sprays of salmon and yellow flowers and leaves, salmon-colored bird in flight. Over-all diag... More
Bandbox (USA), 1830–40 (CH 18563899)
All-over flowing floral design, probably inspired from printed chintz from India. Pink flowers, Indian in feeling, and green leaves on mustard gold background. Cover matches.
Bandbox (USA), 1830–45 (CH 18178111)
Landscape with trees, houses and figure of a man. Next to the house a rock outcropping contains a waterfall. Dark green, red and pink on green field. Cover with unidentified chapel and buildings.
Bandbox (USA), 1830–45 (CH 18180111)
Blue field. Pink brick building: unidentified chapel and buildings. Cover: circular temple in a garden scene with boy fishing in a pool. At opposite end of garden scene is a band of roses, all on a blue field.
Bandbox (USA), 1831–44 (CH 18177691)
Ruffed ground, in pink, red and white on hilly ground with trees, Blue field.
Bandbox (USA), 1831–44 (CH 18177719)
Yellow field, with ground design of foliage scrolls in white; medallion scene, repeated, of two figures in a boat, with trees.
Bandbox (USA), 1835 (CH 18466127)
Pasteboard bandbox fragment with wallpaper: "Peacock". Blue background, peacock on a branch, in white, pink and green.
Bandbox (USA), 1835–38 (CH 18466141)
Tall cardboard bandbox covered in wallpaper of geometrical salmon and blue pattern, with brown. Squared, large diamond shapes with seaweed-like fill and symmetrical flower or leaf forms. Inside rim, fragments o... More
Bandbox (USA), 1835–45 (CH 18186943)
Box shows figures mounting into a carriage. Cover shows buildings in a wreath of flowers. Inside of box decorated with spatter of blue and white on pale blue field. Printed in pink, olive and brown on yellow ground.
Bandbox (USA), 1840s (CH 18180267)
In the shape of a top hat; covered with striped paper in white, gray and red, with portions of foliage stripes.
Bandbox (USA), 1845–50 (CH 18466139)
Cardboard bandbox covered with machine printed wallpaper. On light brown background, white and darker brown leaf design, edged with pin work, enframing castellated buildings. Bottom covered with newspaper repor... More
Bandbox (USA), 1860–70 (CH 18454655)
On light blue ground, slightly deeper blue bandings, vertical, with green pattern of: vertical lines, scrolls and leafy patterns. Over the vertical blue bandings, green pattern with leaves between paired border... More
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18177705)
Woman in Roman chariot drawn by two horses. White, pink and brown on shaded field of buff and blue.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18177739)
Blue field, with printing in brown, green, pink and white. Tempietto with setting of trees and one figure. Cover has castle on top of a mountain rising from a lake.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18177995)
Blue field, red and white trees, with figures grouped about a wagon.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18178001)
Yellow field, with macaws in blue, brown and white and branches of the same color.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18178057)
Farm scene with poultry. Chicken and rooster in foreground. Man with horse-drawn plow in distance. A large church with enclosed garden is to the left, while three additional buildings are in the further distanc... More
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18180017)
Blue field. Red house, surrounded by rail fence and poplar trees in red and white.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18180023)
Small box. Blue field, with hunters, horses and dogs in white, black, gray and brown. Name inside cover: Susan Osborne; on bottom, C.D. Cobb Bridgeport, C. Two express labels on top.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18180245)
Red, green, white and brown on a yellow field. On sides of box, squirrels and trees. On top of box, houses with trees and a border of flowers.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18204345)
Blue field; red dogs chasing red deer through forest. Public domain photograph of cabinet, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18204353)
Blue field, with trees; and horse and rider on sides, and dog and rider on cover.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18204359)
Side decorated with ducks on water, with trees and buildings on shore. Top decorated with house and mill, printed on green ground.
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18438407)
a) Oval box covered on one side with wallpaper printed in blue with orange outlines, in a bisymmetrical design; on back, a woman's hat printed in black, with legend: Wm Campbell's New York Patent Mould Band Box... More
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18438407-2)
a) Oval box covered on one side with wallpaper printed in blue with orange outlines, in a bisymmetrical design; on back, a woman's hat printed in black, with legend: Wm Campbell's New York Patent Mould Band Box... More
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18466133)
Cardboard bandbox and lid covered with wallpaper with design called "Quadriga Filled with Flowers." Deep blue background, classically draped man and woman pulling chariot (quadriga) filled with flowers, white p... More
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1830 (CH 18607111)
Two major motifs, the larger of which appears on the cover as well as on the box. A lady in flowing white robes of about 1815, seated on a bench beneath a tree, reaches towards a young man who advances proferri... More
Bandbox (USA), ca. 1831–40 (CH 18178181)
Blue field. Napolean and French soldier being challenged by a soldier with a musket. Printed in dull pink and olive, with white decoration.