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  • Vase (France), ca. 1895

    Ovoid body diminishing to neck which flares outward then diminishes again to base of slightly flared lip. Etched decoration of apple blossoms, leaves, and twigs in reddish brown over a…

  • Vase (England), ca. 1910

    Ovoid body with wide straight neck and flared foot, both bearing etched bands of loop decoration in white to red overlay. Body bears a blackberry branch in white to red…

  • Pleated Fan, 1820–1830

    Double paper leaf with gilded hand-colored etching.Obverse: scene of three women with a lyre. Possibly an operatic scene. Reverse: plain paper with small gold ornamentation. Carved bone sticks with metallic…

  • Vase (Italy), late 19th century

    Figure of seated cat, upturned tail forming handle; top of head open; exterior body glazed black, eyes yellow, muzzle white. Interior clear-glazed over light cream body.

  • Sample Book (USA), 1948

    Contains forty contemporary designs by leading designers. The “Audubon Game Birds” is a photo-lithograph. Includes “Skeletons” by William Justema, “In Line” by Ilonka Karasz.

  • Pleated Fan, 19th century

    Folding fan with a leaf of white bobbin lace with swirling floral patterns. Sticks of plain mother-of-pearl, with a wide white silk ribbon.

  • Sample Book (France), ca. 1750

    Folded paper with twelve samples in very bright colors mounted on thin board. Probably used for uniforms. Samples are mounted on paper which reads “LONDRINS SECONDS DE LA GRAVETTE MAY…

  • Embroidery, late 18th century

    Cream-colored cotton (possibly from a curtain or skirt) with detached floral motives worked in chain stitch. Flowers small garden varieties in clusters 3″ to 4″ long; arranged in staggered rows.…

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