Collection Highlights

Edwin Booth as Hamlet
Date:
1870-1879
Object Number:
PR.104.3
Medium:
Photograph

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Title Date Object Number
Calash 1780-1830 Z.1041
Cigarette and match cases ca. 1932 1975.34ab
Figured flask 1825-1830 1960.6
Collar 1825-1875 1973.32.21
Pitcher: copper lustre tan bands 1948.223
Jar 1800-1838 1927.54
Stenciled quilt piece 1811-1856 INV.11490pp
Teapot 1791/92 1940.348a
Dish: Abstract Design 1835-1850 INV.12930
Flag: Regt. flag 37th Regt. National Guard N.Y.S 1859-1864 1912
Counterpane 1816 1943.319
Candlestick ca. 1830 INV.14170
Sauceboat 1760-1785 1957.284b
Dressing glass 1800-1840 1952.333
One of a Pair of Armchairs 1750-1775 1952.390b
Turtleback chandelier ca. 1905 N84.27.1
Pitcher 1800-1850 1937.537
Dish ca. 1800 1922.77
Side chairs (2) 1820-1850 1920.95ab
Jewelry fragments (106) 1775-1875 Z.1712.1-106
Hospitality Czech Ribbon Z.3581
Stillman safety lantern 1902 1937.1514
Pitcher 1890-1910 1948.321b
Bracelet 1800-1900 INV.12524
Plate 1959 1959.51c
Box for collection of seals: PAOLETTI IMPRONTE 1860-1900 INV.8863
Wine glass 1880-1920 1956.179c6
Stopper 1830-1880 Z.1354
Tea cup 1850-1870 1941.153a
Ring 19th century? INV.12373
Goblets (3) 1860-1890 1948.356a-c
Lady's hat 1900-1950 1956.170.3[dup]
Hoops 1800-1900 INV.7854ab
Paisley shawl 1850-1875 INV.12120
Wine glass 1880-1920 1956.179c8
Flag 1912-1940 1940.75a
Souvenir spoon ca. 1893 INV.14475
Card case ca. 1840-1860 1947.127
Decanter and stopper 1823-1845 1936.696ab
Handkerchief 1850-1900 1969.62.7
Needlework picture 1795-1825 X.172
Tile 1640-1670 Z.779
Bracelet 1820-1880 INV.12691.71
Oil lamp 1830-1845 INV.4015b
Campaign placard 1948 Z.1426
Candlesticks (2) 1875-1900 1964.28ab
Ink bottle 1847-1875 1937.1713
Shelf clock 1800-1820 1976.53
Box w/hinged lid: Jere Van Rensselaer 1742 1945.104
Pendant and earrings set 1840-1880 1911.65a-c
Textile/bandana: "THE/ HERO/ OF/ MANILA/ ADMIRAL DEWEY" ca. 1898 1943.419
Teaspoon ca. 1830 1942.273a
Toby casters (pair) 1820-1850 1951.263ab
Scarf: St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City 1940 1941.778b
Collar buttons 1884-1925 INV.1295.2ab
Shaving mug 1879-1900 1935.17
Plate 1835-1850 INV.13363
Trunk 1868-1880 Z.911
Saltcellar ca. 1810 1924.32bc
Handkerchief 1940-1945 2009.52.152
Goblet 1860-1890 1965.788a
Tile 1640-1670 INV.908h
Bracelet 1850-1880 1933.137b
Patterns for 22" Peony shade (model 1505) ca. 1900 - 1920 2007.4.9
Plate: Virginia and Truckee R.R. 1945-1950 1955.225
Inkwell 1825-1875 Z.680
Demitasse ca. 1793 1927.27
Cabinet for vase 1946.6b
Saucer: Landscape Vignette 1850-1890 INV.13319
Small dish 1835-1850 INV.13401
Ring 1750-1800 1945.432
Vase 1820's 1938.271
Ink bottle 1840-1900 1954.221b
Three-part dining table 1790-1810 1957.219
Textile fragment 1915-1940 INV.11964.7
Pennant 1964-1965 2000.2d.2
Creamer 1900-1930 1941.864
Plate 1750-1850 Z.39
Pitcher 1816 1942.544c
Lady's hat 1900-1920 Z.1473
Caster 1875-1900 1953.307b
Trophy 1884 1973.29
Pastry jagger/crimper 1850-1900 Z.94
Sample card: BY no. 2 w/18 samples 1850-1900 INV.12026
Decanter with stopper 1860-1880 1944.58c
Candlestick 1840-1860 1967.57a
Tiara ca. 1820 1920.11
Dish 1830-1860 INV.13387
Platter: River Scene 1830-1860 INV.14441
Door knocker 1850-1900 INV.6371
Oil lamp with wick and chimney 1875-1900 1958.82
Pitcher 1840-1850 1937.544
Teapot and lid 1820-1835 1951.271ab
Hat 1860-1890 1953.498
Waistcoat, vest 1790-1804 1951.521
Plate ca. 1885 1945.398
Sugar bowl ca. 1870 1951.302a
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 INV.462
Action Between the U.S. Frigate "President" and the H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Little Belt" c.1811 1963.163
Spoon 1890-1920 2009.28.144
Plate: Road to Lake George 1820-1829 1961.81
Sifter spoon 1896-1908 1987.32a
Scarf: sorority insignia ca. 1936 1941.899
Pitcher: amusement 1810-1830 1951.148
Mantel ornament: Cat figurine on base ca. 1880 1953.760
Jar with handle 1800-1900 INV.12629
Scarf: "Gone with the wind" 1941 1941.347
Cup and saucer 1750-1775 1939.231b
Pitcher: Skenectady on the Mohawk River 1831-1835 1961.312
Candlestand 1805-1815 1948.30
Pier glass 1880-1910 Z.945
Belt buckle 1853-1910 Z.2149
Luncheon fork ca. 1835 1957.200a
Figural group ca. 1855 1945.390
Tile 1640-1670 Z.827
Sugar bowl with lid ca. 1800 1969.18b
Cigarette ribbon ca. 1900 INV.2898.3
Plate: Hudson's Half Moon ca. 1910 INV.6524
Pitcher 1835-1865 1951.370
Salver 1772-1773 1928.24
Flatware handle 1750-1800 Z.1199c
Flag: white, blue, red bands 1900-1925 INV.12191
Cordial glass 1790-1830 1911.67w
Plate 1932 1957.14l
Salt Cellar ca. 1830-1840 1937.1076a
Seminole dish 1911-1930 Z.1449
Decanter with stopper 1830-1850 1954.84a
Petticoat 1850-1900 Z.1207
Souvenir spoon 1890 - 1900 INV.13973
Pitcher ca. 1854 1928.22b
Cup plate 1835-1845 1971.109s
Banner: Hatcher's Run, Oct. 1864 1865-1875 1939.579
Salt spoons (2) ca. 1900 INV.14278ab
Card case 1835/36 INV.14143
Dish 1965.808b
Tablecloth ca. 1780 Z.1132
Tablespoon ca. 1810 1970.17d
Brooch with miniature portrait of Jane Perry (b. ca. 1828) ca. 1835-1838 2012.24.1
Cup: Railroad ca. 1927 1929.61a
Boot 1870-1910 1953.702
Lace collar 1800-1880 INV.966
Dessert spoon ca. 1840-1850 1971.101
Pair of earrings 1840-1895 1933.94ab
Textile fragment 1840 1960.74
Plate: Rio Grande ca. 1930-1955 1955.191
Staff 1850-1950 INV.11106
Flag: 33 stars 1859-1861 1936.487
Pitcher ca. 1854 INV.14152
Candlestick 1800-1850 1896.28
Dish 1826-1838 1963.124ab
Jewelry box 1846-1896 Z.2269.1
Match case 1957.118
Candlestand 1760-1790 1946.308
Caster ca. 1850 1941.999ab
Spoon ca. 1910 2009.28.65
Teapot and lid 1810-1840 1951.242ab
Tile 1640-1670 Z.820
Bracelet 1830-1860 Z.1687
Saucer 1820-1830 INV.12770
Pitcher 1815-1830 1951.170
Bottle 1880-1920 Z.610
Platter: New York from Weehawken, NJ 1820-1829 1961.244
Pastry plate 1850-1870 1941.188
Pitcher 1820-1830 INV.12745
Furniture fragment INV.1189
Bottle ticket ca. 1900- 1925 INV.55
Oval box 1969-1986 2000.119ab
Candleholder w/candle 1750-1770 1896.48
Lace fragment 1850-1900 1978.65.13
Dessert knife ca. 1849-1853 1950.160
Salt ca. 1830-1845 1965.722a
Baby boots 1800-1870 Z.1476.1ab
Child's fork and knife 1875-1900 1944.50ab
Childs lace cap 1750-1800 INV.11845
Candlestick 1850-1880 1965.871a
Poinsettia floor lamp ca. 1906-1913 N84.95.1
Spoon 1891-ca.1920 2009.28.311
Scarf: New York Public Library 1940 1941.774
Decanter with stopper 1820-1840 or 1920-1950 1952.172ab
Mustard pot 1800-1825 1951.288
Tea infuser ca. 1900 1988.39
Charger 1689-1705 1951.597
Plate 1820-1846 1940.160
Teaspoon ca. 1820 1971.21
Jug: grape vine motif 1920-1940 1948.307
Pair of children's shoes ca. 1901 1959.76ab
Cup: Silver lustre 1951.218a
Booties (pair) 1880-1910 1953.650ab
Lace fragments 1825-1875 Z.1177.3ab
Sampler 1802 1941.944
Jacquard covelet 1844 1939.590
Kerchief 1888 1949.169
Bookmark 1840-1880 Z.3594
Boot: high-heeled 1880-1910 1953.644
Crock 1863-1893 1942.584
"The House that Jack Built" 1844 1945.147
Tablespoon ca. 1800 1981.24
Teapot with lid ca.1825 1939.418ab
Looking glass 1770-1900 1947.480
High chest 1690-1720 1944.197
Cups and saucers (3) 1820-1840 1961.222a-f
Bowl: footed salt 1845-1865 INV.3956
Figured bottle: codfish shape 1900-1930 1937.1045
Child's armchair 1800-1850 INV.4493
Custard cup and cover ca. 1790 INV.13141ab
Figurine 1850-1900 1930.23
Celery glass 1845-1865 1965.835
Creamer ca. 1825 1986.14
Set of four cups 1850-1900 INV.13304-13307
Ink bottle 1858 1934.126
Dish: footed sugar bowl with cover 1880-1910 1957.171ab
Desk 1760-1780 1931.48
Saucer 1850-1870 1941.152b
Ring 1825-1890 1939.201
Toothpick holder 1890-1920 1953.688
Undersleeves (pair) 1800-1845 Z.1298ab
Elliptical box 1969-1986 2000.152
Printed textile of Declaration of War of 1812 ca. 1815 1963.184
Decanter with stopper 1829-1840 1953.464ab
Pennant: Hudson River Day Line, red 1912 1948.498a
Teaspoons (6) ca. 1850-70 INV.14533a-f
Pitcher: Robin in a corntree design 1810-1830 INV.12568
Cup plate 1829-1840 1945.417a
Pitcher 1800-1900 1937.528
Plate ca. 1940-1980 INV.13469[dup]
Wisteria table lamp ca. 1901 N84.132.1
Cup: copper lustre, white band INV.13485
Candlestick, blue dolphin 1845-1865 1965.899c
Collar 1840-1880 INV.957
Wall sconce ca. 1870 1944.236a
Plate: Pensylvania Society of New York 1901 1923.51
Bottle: brown 1800-1830 1949.144
Stockings (pair) 1800-1845 Z.1290.2ab
Teapot with lid 1850-1900 INV.13597ab
Mug 1865 - 1898 INV.14063
Stenciled quilt piece 1811-1856 INV.11490s
Cup 1840-1860 1961.233a
Fireback 1870-1900 1948.564
Nightcap 1825-1875 Z.1095.5
Desk lamp ca. 1900-1910 N84.23
Pestle 1875-1900 1948.320
Dower chest 1775-1800 1937.1298
Looking glass 1860-1890 INV.14962
Ring 1861-1865 1947.239a
Miniature lantern ca. 1900 2010.6.11
Pitcher: copper lustre floral motif after 1850 INV.13438
Teaspoon 1825-1850 1940.462
Teapot 1900-1925 INV.589b
American flag, 34-star 1861 2007.3
Platter: Louisville 1961.294
Compote candy dish: light blue w/dolphin stem 1860-1870 1953.561a
Bracelet (Florentine mosaic) in case mid-19th century INV.12507ab
Plate ca. 1870-1882 1937.19
Tumbler 1830-1880 INV.12965
Jar 1890-1915 Z.682d
Plate 1820-1840 1961.119
Pitcher ca. 1946-1960 2003.56.3
Hat 1860-1890 1953.497
Door plate INV.801
Napkins (6) 1850-1900 INV.14649a-f
Cup and spoon tray ca. 1800 1952.123ab
Cover 1825-1875 INV.356
Pitcher 1849-1858 1937.680
Table knives (12) 1913 1942.110a.1-12
Teaspoon ca. 1840-1850 1970.74
Jug 1814-1849 1937.811
Table fork(s), qty. 34 1855 1936.44
Figured flask 1835-1855 1953.350
Embroidered cloth 1850-1900 INV.7641
Candlestick Probably 1920-1930 1965.856b
Peony table lamp ca. 1900-1906 N84.83.1
Box 1800-1900 INV.8546
Plate: Cat Motif 1880-1910 1953.785
Top hat 1901 1943.311
Gravy ladle ca. 1913 1942.110p
Oil lamp 1810-1840 INV.548
Shallow bowl: Landing of Lafayette 1825-1834 1945.301
Plant holder: silver lustre 1951.206ab
Mug 1830-1860 1965.784e
Lace fragments 1820-1850 INV.11787a-f
Candlestick: dolphin, blue 1845-1865 1965.899b
Cup plate: Floral Motif, green 19th century INV.13583
Miniature spitoon 1850-1900 1953.560
Pieced quilt square 1800-1850 1940.105n
Spoon 1891-ca. 1920 2009.28.160
Snuff bottle 1780-1830 INV.13634
Sampler 1801 1968.45
Scarf: war motifs 1941 1941.390
Napkin 2005.10.2
Vase: gold w/holly motif ca. 1903 1952.235
PITCHER: bas relief grape design INV.12583[dup]
Sampler 1837 1956.97
Stickpin 1800-1900 INV.12818.3
Waistcoat ca. 1900 1943.345
Blanket chest ca. 1678 1937.1300
Porringer ca. 1719 1957.190
Spoon ca. 1650-1700 1937.373
Gaslight clock face in case ca. 1925 INV.230
The Twilight 1902-1920 INV.2182a-d
Pitcher 1833 1946.122
Rug 1895-1915 1942.118
Cordial glass 1850-1950 INV.12554c
Necklaces in case 1775-1880 Z.2044a-d
Flatware handle 1750-1800 Z.1197d
Flag: blue & white bands w/stars in center 1900-1925 INV.12218
Candlestick: green 1840-1855 1942.567b
Paper lantern with wire frame ca. 1888 1962.4ab
Mortar 1550-1650 Z.1037
Armchair 1800-1810 1937.1791
Smelling bottle 1850-1925 1965.767b
Pocket watch and chain 1810-1865 1942.602
Teaspoon ca. 1810 1971.25
Plate: Court House Boston [?]-1890 1940.134
Oil lamp: twin wick, yellow 1845-1870 1965.914a
Banner w/ dowel: Montana Club 1900-1940 INV.11641
Bonbon dish 1855 1936.39ab
Brooch and earring set 1820-1850 1940.85ab
Plate: "Erie" ca.1951 1955.210
Flower pot 1835-1859 1937.673
Sifter spoon 1770-1780 Z.116
Tobacco box ca. 1660 1967.3
Glass anvil 1880-1910 1953.605b
Collar fragment 1875-1920 Z.1183
miniature coffee pot 1800-1820 1926.22
Plate: Troy From Mt. Ida 1819-1836 1961.131
Plate 1760-1780 1955.42
Printed textile of Nelson funeral procession 1806 1950.221
Candelabra 1825-1875 1939.173b.1-6
Child's plate: Franklin's Maxims 1850-1875 INV.9981
Necklace 1880-1914 Z.1695
Apotheosis of Franklin 1944 1944.159
Plate: Portrait of George Washington ca. 1890 1948.561a
Sugar spoon ca. 1850 INV.14550
Looking glass 1735-1770 1953.309
Earrings (pair) 1875-1900 Z.2269.3ab
Cup and saucer 1830-1860 1951.128ab
Bowl with cover 1835-1845 1965.789ab
Brooch 1860-1960 Z.2126
Spoon ca. 1913 2009.28.81
Sconce 1770-1830 1965.38
Tile 1750-1775 Z.773j
Necklace 1900-1950 Z.1706
Ulysses S. Grant 1869-1877 ca. 1900 INV.2859.3
Bowl with lid 1825-1850 1937.728ab
Paperweight 1890-1920 1939.17
Platter: New York from Heights Near Brooklyn 1820-1840 INV.13564
Statuette: Jean Sans Peur ca. 1853 1935.6b
Candlestick, blue dolphin 1845-1865 1965.899a
Salt shakers (pair) 1875-1900 1961.420ab
Stopper 1850-1900 Z.1265
Water goblet 1969-1986 2000.166
Candlesticks (pair) 1840-1855 INV.671ab
Handkerchief 1900-1950 1956.175.14[dup]
Salt spoon ca. 1830 1939.384
Souvenir spoon 1890-1920 1949.204
Flag 1943 1943.392
Tablespoon(s), qty. 36 1855 1936.358
Mug ca. 1815 1952.131
Shaving basin 1780-1800 1937.378
Pitcher ca. 1846 1981.19
Spoon 1909 2009.28.327
Tablecloth: George Washington /eagle design 1941 1941.646
Bag 1900-1950 Z.1131.31
Platter: New Haven, Connecticut 1831-1845 1961.265
Tablespoon ca. 1800 1947.136
Oil lamp 1847-1860 INV.509b
Dogwood hanging shade ca. 1900-1906 N84.71.1
Grape shears 1875-1900 INV.14549
Plate 1830-1840 1965.817f
Sugar bowl with lid ca. 1788 1946.147ab
Waste bowl ca. 1825 1944.311f
Hat 1820-1850 1942.498
Serving dish ca. 1890 INV.14482
Child's fork and spoon 1884 1942.281ab
Jug 1857-1878 1945.467
Candlestick 1575-1650 1965.37
Souvenir spoon ca. 1902 2009.28.1
Tablespoons (2) 1839-1845 INV.14303ab
Silver bag ca. 1900 Z.3189
Stand 1775-1875 Z.1003
Plate 1880-1920 1942.374d
Teapot and lid 1840-1900 1951.275ab
Pitcher: Hunting Dogs, Horses and Riders in bas relief 1951.174
Covered jar 1850-1900 1951.224ab
Tea cup and saucer 1850-1870 1941.150ab
Cup plate 1835-1850 1938.263
Oil lamp 1845-1870 1965.914b
Side chair 1760-1800 1943.428b
Tankard ca. 1730 - 1750 1976.40
Stockings (pair) 1830-1880 Z.1178.10ab
Decanter: Cologne bottle with stopper 1860-1880 1948.295ab
Pitcher 1821-1833 1956.93
Bracelet 1840-1860 INV.12528
Tile 1700-1800 Z.750
Plate 1835-1845 1961.128
Sash: Welcome Home Lindy 1927 INV.1789
Decanters (pair) with stopper 1810-1830 1954.85a-d
Pumps (heeled woman's shoes) 1900-1950 1956.173.10ab[dup]
Aztec box 1969-1986 2000.157
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 2009.28.247
Vase ca. 1814-1860 INV.13553
Oil lamp w/electric cord 1850-1870 1965.927
Roller 1800-1900 1937.1483
Berry spoons (3) ca. 1891 INV.14521mm-oo
Table knife 1900-1950 INV.14259
Platter: railroad train pattern ca. 1869 1948.342b
Miniature tumbler or toothpick holder 1840-1860 INV.13097
Tablespoons (2) ca. 1911 1942.665ab
Creamer: copper lustre gray band 1948.226
Cup plate 1830-1845 1961.397c
Shelf clock ca. 1846 1941.1143
Plate 1815-1825 1952.251
Punch bowl ca. 1829 1947.2
Salt ca. 1830-1840 1948.319
Jug 1802-1819 1937.821
Dish 1820-1840 INV.14372a
Creamer: copper lustre INV.13461
Key 1790-1850 INV.810
Jug 1820-1880 1937.904
Daffodil table lamp ca. 1900-1906 N84.64.1
Plate 1880-1910 1953.789a
Dessert Bowl: Ship Motif 1830-1845 INV.14408
Scarf: N.Y. Worlds Fair 1939 1939 1941.287
Jewelry pouch 1830-1900 INV.769d
Silver bag 1906-1908 Z.3186
Porringer 19th century 1925.41
Hall bench 1870-1900 INV.14811
Lily lamp ca. 1900-1906 N84.8.1a-c
Spoon 1891 2009.28.197
Teaspoon ca. 1750 1971.23
Armchair (fauteuil) ca. 1800 1867.438
Platter ca. 1790 1984.43
Bowl 1820-1850 S-247.22
Armchair 1770-1780 1935.75a
Paperweight: shape of doorknobs (pair) 1845-1850 1942.573
Coffee and tea service 1845 1982.8a-f
Custard cup and cover ca. 1816 2004.30.5ab
Miniature bottle: broom shape 1875-1925 INV.13278
Cream jug 1815-1845 or 1910-1930 1937.995
Stopper 1820-1870 Z.1172
Pepper shaker 1999 2003.42.3b
Hat 1860-1890 1953.483
Decanters (pair) with stoppers 1850-1875 1965.772ab
Child's dress 1890-1900 Z.1318.4
Tile ca. 1955 2000.814
Goblet 1880-1920 1956.179a9
Vase ca. 1780 1969.21d
Plate 1830-1840 1965.817d[dup]
Flag: 36 stars American 1867-1875 1948.388a
Flag: 16th artillery N.Y.S.V. 1860-1865 17
Coverlet 1750-1900 1937.935
Demijohn 1825-1875 1945.471a
Piece of lace 1775-1800 INV.11784
Flag 1900-1950 INV.11423a
Peony table lamp ca. 1900-1904 N84.87.1
Finger bowl 1902-1920 1939.330
Embroidery of woman with sheep 1790-1810 1895.18
Plate ca. 1790 INV.13132
Pickle forks (2) (Kings II) ca. 1865 1941.961bc
Covered dish: bird on nest 1880-1910 1953.748ab
Dram cups (pair) 1824/25 1960.63a
Child's fork and spoon ca. 1800 - 1815 1950.270ab
Candlestick 1845-1865 1965.894a
Cup plate: California diggings 1961.186
Candlestick 1845-1865 1957.164b
Child's fork and spoon ca. 1840 - 1855 1925.96ab
Figured flask 1835-1855 1953.358
Tea bowl and saucer 1752-1765 1957.306ab
Spoon 1891-ca. 1920 2009.28.176
Vase 1850-1900 1953.298a
Large pie dish w/rabbit center INV.7878
Scarf: Protection to American labor 1888 INV.11306
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14593g
Plate 1954-1955 1955.190
Platter: Maryland 1961.256
Sampler 1796 1940.70
Fluted vegetable dish 1785-1795 INV.12870
Jug 1854-1857 1945.459
Breakfast table 1825-1835 1911.90
Cradle 1750-1800 1948.33
Teapot 1822-1831 1937.399
Still bank 1820-1880 1937.845
Porringer ca. 1800 1964.84c
Tile 1640-1670 INV.908y
Toddy kettle 1862 1941.265
Whale oil lamp 1850-1880 INV.7577
Salt 1890-1920 INV.9881b
Waste bowl ca. 1830 1942.540d
Dickey 1800-1850 Z.1178.9
Tile 1700-1900 Z.758
Pitcher 1800-1830 INV.12752
Trivet 1825-1850 1936.413
Plate 1830-1860 1952.145
Bowl: footed salt 1815-1840 1937.1084
Jewelry pouch 1853-1910 Z.2315
Pennant from the City History Club 1960-1970 2000.2e
Tray 1875-1900 1928.35c
Smelling bottle: 8-sides, blue 1820-1890 INV.13259
Essex County Court House 1900-1940 INV.11626
Vegetable dish 1855 1936.23

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