NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2016
In December 2016, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Museum Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
1947.47
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
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| Title | Related People | Date | Object Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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"A Mirror for the Intemperate" |
1850-1880 |
INV.10725 |
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"A Nation's Loss" |
1865 |
INV.8317 |
|
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"An Execution Sweeps Off the Greater Part of Their Furniture. They Comfort Themselves with the Bottle." |
ca. 1850 |
2010.16.14c |
|
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"Are you Ready?" |
|
ca. 1880 |
INV.777 |
 |
"Bell Lamp and Lotus Shade" desk lamp |
c.1900-1906 |
N84.32 |
|
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"Bookmark" floor lamp |
c. 1906-1910 |
N84.36 |
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"Bookmark" floor lamp |
c. 1906-1910 |
N84.36 |
|
 |
"Camp Ford Prisoner" |
ca. 1880 |
2012.9.1 |
|
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"Canton" Tea caddy |
1810-1820 |
1956.141p |
|
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"Chateau de Luxembourg" |
1853-1857 |
1945.93 |
