Works of Art (219)
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Armchair, ca. 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Peter and John Hall's Workshop,
Pasadena, California,
Honduras mahogany, ebony, fruitwood, silver, copper, and mother-of-pearl (1992.127) |
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Chandelier, 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Emil Lange,
Pasadena, California,
Mahogany, ebony, and leaded glass (1986.445) |
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Gable Ornament (P'naret), mid-20th century,
Big Nambas people, Malakula Island, Vanuatu,
Fern wood (1979.206.1584) |
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Library table, 1904
William Lightfoot Price (American)
Rose Valley, Pennsylvania
White oak, stained (1991.145) |
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Linen press, ca. 1904,
Edna M. Walker (American),
Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony, Woodstock, New York,
Oak, tulip poplar, brass (1991.311.1) |
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Mask, late 19th–early 20th century,
Probably Nissan Island, northern Solomon Islands,
Barkcloth, wood, bamboo, paint (1978.412.1518) |
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Tall clock, ca. 1900,
Charles Rohlfs (American),
Oak, copper (1985.261) |
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Adoration of the Magi, Imitator of Antwerp Mannerism, Oil on oak panel (1975.1.122) |
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"Akari E" lamp, ca. 1966,
Isamu Noguchi (American); Manufacturer: Ozeki & Co., Ltd.,
Mulberry bark paper, bamboo, wire (1990.74) |
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Altar Angels, late 13th century, French, Oak with traces of polychromy (52.33.1,2) |
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Alto Recorder, mid-18th century, Johann Wilhelm Oberlender the Elder (German), Nuremberg, Germany, Boxwood and horn (89.4.2208) |
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Alto Recorder, mid-18th century, Thomas Stanesby, Jr. (English), London, England, Boxwood (1982.390) |
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Andrew Jackson, ca. 1860, William Rumney (American), Pine, painted (1978.57) |
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Architectural Ensemble from a Jain Meeting Hall, last quarter of 16th century, India, Gujarat, Patan, Teak with traces of color (16.133) |
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"Architettura" trumeau, 1952,
Piero Fornasetti (Italian); Gio Ponti (Italian),
Screen-printed wood fiberboard, mahogany, brass, wire, electric light (1997.460.2ab) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet), 1788, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Carved, painted, and gilded walnut (41.205.2) |
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Armchair (from a set), ca. 1902–3, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), White oak (1972.60.4) |
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Armchair, 1640–1700, American; Essex County, Massachusetts, Oak (1995.98) |
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Armchair, 1765–75, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American, Mahogany, white oak (59.154) |
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Armchair, 1801, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), American, Mahogany, birch, white pine (45.105) |
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Armchair, 1805–12,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Mahogany (31.44.2) |
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Armchair, 1843,
Auguste-Émile Ringuet-Leprince (French; firm active Paris),
Ebonized fruitwood (apple or pear), beech, gilt bronze mounts, original upholstery (69.262.3) |
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Armchair, 1868–70,
Attributed to John Jelliff (American; firm active Newark, New Jersey),
Rosewood, ash, mother-of-pearl (68.133.3) |
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Armchair, 1922, Marcel Breuer (American, born Hungary), Oak, wool upholstery (1983.366) |
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Armchair, ca. 1710
French, Carved and gilded walnut, covered in late 17th-century wool, velvet (1983.526) |
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Armchair, ca. 1775, American, Mahogany, red oak, sweet gum (1984.287) |
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Armchair, ca. 1828,
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (German),
Gilded mountain ash, brass (1996.30) |
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Armchair, ca. 1850,
Chair frame by firm of Joseph-Pierre-François Jeanselme (French); upholstery by firm of Jacques-Michel Dulud,
Carved rosewood, leather, silk, serge (1995.164) |
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Armchair, ca. 1855,
Attributed to Gustave Herter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Walnut (1986.204) |
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Armchair, ca. 1891–92,
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American); Samuel Colman (American),
Oak, silk velvet (1992.125) |
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Armchair, ca. 1905,
Designer: Henri-Jules-Ferdinand Bellery-Desfontaines (French),
French (Paris),
Walnut, copper, brass, tapestry covers, brown plush (1990.213) |
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Baptism of Christ, ca. 1480–1490, Pupil of Veit Stoss, Cracow, Lindenwood (12.130.1) |
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Basket and toilet articles, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479—1473 B.C., Egyptian, Halfa grass and linen cord; Egyptian alabaster, linen, linen cord, ebony; boxwood and cypress (36.3.189,.190,.199) |
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Bassoon, ca. 1811,
John Meacham (American),
Albany, New York,
Maple, brass (89.4.884) |
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Bishop of Assisi Handing a Palm to Saint Clare, ca. 1360, German, Made in Nuremberg, Tempera and gold on oak panel (1984.343) |
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Boiserie from the Hôtel de Cabris, ca. 1775–78, and later, French (Paris); Made in Paris, France, Oak and plaster, painted and gilded; bronze-gilt, mirror glass, oak flooring, etc.; (1972.276.1)wo |
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Bookstand, 1839,
Designer: Charles-Auguste Questel (French); Maker: Georges-Alphonse Jacob Desmalter (French),
France; Paris,
Oak, maple, ebony, ebony veneer, ebonized maple, snakewood, ivory, mother-of-pearl, silk velvet, gilt bronze, and brass (2006.518)
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Bowl (upper part of a tazza), ca. 1540–50, South German (Nuremberg?), Boxwood and fruitwood (17.190.643) |
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Box, late 16th–early 17th century; Mughal, Indo-Portuguese style, Gujurat, India, Teak, ebony, ivory, and lac (2000.301) |
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Brush holder, Ming dynasty, early 17th century, Zhang Xihuang (active early 17th century), China, Bamboo (1994.208) |
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Bureau table, ca. 1765, Attributed to John Townsend (American), Made in New England, Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar, white pine (10.125.83) |
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Bust of Alexander Menshikov (1673–1729), ca. 1703–4, Swiss, Austrian, or German sculptor, active in Russia, ca. 1703–4, Red pine (1996.7) |
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Bust of Marsyas, Balthasar Permoser (German), Marble on an ebony socle inlaid with marble panels (2002.468) |
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"Butterfly" stool (model no. T-0521), 1956,
Sori Yanagi (Japanese); Manufacturer: Tendo Co. Ltd.,
Rosewood, stainless steel (1988.195) |
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Cabinet on base, ca. 1939, Charlotte Perriand (French), Aluminum, pine, and walnut (1987.461.2ab) |
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Cabinet on stand, ca. 1700–1710, Attributed to Jan van Mekeren (Dutch), Dutch; Amsterdam, Oak veneered with kingwood, tulipwood, rosewood, ebony, olive wood, holly, and other marquetry woods (1995.371) |
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Cabinet-vitrine, 1899,
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (Belgian),
Belgian (Liège),
Red narra wood, ash, copper, enamel, glass (1981.512.4) |
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Cabinet, 1861, Philip Webb (British), Designer; Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., Maker; Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (British), Painter, Made in England, Painted pine, oil paint on leather, brass, copper (26.54) |
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Cabinet, 1926, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French), Designer, Macassar ebony, amaranth, and ivory (25.231.1) |
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Cabinet, ca. 1866,
Alexander Roux (American, born France; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, tulipwood, cherry, poplar, pine (68.100.10 |
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Cabinet, ca. 1877–80,
Attributed to Daniel Pabst (American; firm active Philadelphia),
Walnut, maple, white pine, glass (1985.116) |
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Card table (one of a pair), 1817, Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French), American (New York City), Mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, basswood, ash; mahogany veneer, gilt gesso, faux-bronze patination, gilt brass (1995.377.1) |
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Card table, 1810–20,
Unidentified Maker,
New York City,
Mahogany, tulip poplar, brass (31.44.11) |
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Card table, ca. 1786, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, tulip poplar (27.161) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1570–90,
Venice,
Beech wood, partially gilded and painted rosewood veneer; gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt, bronze, and yellow metal (57.25ab) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1575–1600,
Venice,
Beech wood, painted and decorated ebony with encrustations of mother-of-pearl; gilded ivory, and gouache miniatures on parchment under glass; later textile-lining (17.190.848) |
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Cassone, 1461–65, Marco del Buono Giamberti (Italian, Florentine); Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso (Italian, Florentine), Italian (Florence), Painted and gilded gesso on poplar, set with a wooden panel painted in tempera and gold (14.39) |
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Center table, 1870–75,
Attributed to Pottier and Stymus and Company (New York City),
Rosewood, walnut, marble (68.207a,b) |
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Chair panel of Thutmose IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1400–1390 B.C.,
Egyptian,
Cedar (30.8.45) |
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Chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479–1473 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes, Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord (36.3.152) |
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Chest of drawers, 1695–1720, American; New York City or western Long Island, Gumwood, yellow poplar, pine, oak (36.112a,b) |
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Chest of drawers, 1765, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, white pine, chestnut, tulip poplar (27.57.1) |
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Chest of drawers, ca. 1762–75, American; Made in Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, Mahogany, tulip poplar, yellow pine (18.110.4) |
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Chest, 1660–80, Attributed to William Searle (American); or Thomas Dennis (American), Made in New England, Ipswich, Massachusetts, America, Red oak, white oak (10.125.685) |
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Cheval glass (psyche), ca. 1810–14,
François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French),
Amboyna on oak with gilt-bronze mounts (24.230) |
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Clock with Pedestal (Pendule sur gaine), ca. 1690, Movement by Jacques III Thuret (French) or more likely his father, Isaac II Thuret (French); Case by André-Charles Boulle (French) after designs supplied by Jean Berain (French), Case: oak, with brass and engraved pewter inlay on a tortoiseshell ground, and gilt-bronze mounts; Dial: gilt brass with enamel numerals; Movement: brass and steel (58.53) |
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Clock, ca. 1780–90, Workshop of David Roentgen (German); Movement attributed to Elie Prudhomme, German; Neuwied, Oak, pine mahogany; brass and gilt-bronze mounts, enamel (2002.237) |
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Coin cabinet, ca. 1805,
Probably by François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French); silver mounts by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French); designed by Charles Percier (French); decoration after drawings by Baron Dominique Vivant-Denon (French),
Mahogany, silver (26.168.77) |
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Collector's Cabinet, ca. 1570–90, South German or Tyrolean, Pine, walnet, ash, various fruitwoods, maple, ebony, partly stained (marquetry veneer); gilt bronze (25.135.112) |
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Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, ca. 1853, Made by Samuel Colt (inventor and manufacturer); Decorated by Gustave Young (engraver), American (Hartford, Conn.), Steel, brass, gold, walnut (1995.336) |
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Commode (commode à vantaux), ca. 1790, Stamped by Adam Weisweiler (French), Oak veneered with Japanese lacquer and European japanning, ebony, gilt-bronze mounts, violet brocatelle marble top (1977.1.12) |
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Commode, ca. 1710–32, André-Charles Boulle (French), Walnut veneered with ebony and marquetry of engraved brass and tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze mounts, verd antique marble top (1982.60.82) |
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Commode, ca. 1745–49, Charles Cressent (French), Pine and oak veneered with purplewood, mahogany, and bois satiné (bloodwood), gilt-bronze mounts, portor marble top (1982.60.56) |
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Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair), 1745–49, Stamped by Bernard van Risenburgh (French), Oak veneered with ebony and Chinese Coromandel lacquer, cherry, and purple wood, gilt-bronze mounts, Spanish brocatelle marble (1983.185.1a,b) |
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Crib of the Infant Jesus, 15th century, South Netherlandish; Made in Brabant, Carved and polychromed oak, copper gilt, silver gilt, painted parchment, and silk embroidered with seed pearls, gold thread, tinsel, and translucent enamels (1974.121) |
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Crucifix, second half of 12th century, Spanish; From the convent of Santa Clara de Astudillo, Palencia, Cross: red pine, polychromy, textured gilt, and glass; Christ: white oak and polychromy (35.36ab) |
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Cylinder desk and bookcase, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, satinwood, tulip poplar, pine (1985.236a,b) |
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Desk (secrétaire), ca. 1804–15,
French,
Amboyna on pine with gilt-bronze mounts (23.147.1) |
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Desk and bookcase, ca. 1779, Workshop of Nathaniel Gould (American), American; Salem, Massachusetts, Mahogany, white pine (10.125.81a) |
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Desk chair (fauteuil de bureau),
French,
Mahogany, gilt bronze, satin-velvet upholstery (voided, green and red) (07.225.53) |
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Desk-on-frame, 1695–1720, American; New York City, Gumwood, possibly mahogany veneer, yellow poplar (44.47) |
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Desk, 1890–92,
Designer: Mervyn Macartney (British); W. Hall for Kenton & Co., London,
Mahogany veneered with Macassar ebony, silver molding, silver-plated brass knobs (2006.4) |
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Desk, ca. 1877,
Kimbel & Cabus (New York City),
Oak, nickel-plated brass and iron hardware (2000.58) |
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Desk, ca. 1902,
Carlo Bugatti (Italian),
Walnut, copper, pewter, vellum (1970.181.3) |
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Dining Room from Lansdowne House, 18th century (1765–68), London, England, Wood, plaster, and stone (32.12) |
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Dirty Bride, or, The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa, ca. 1566, Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish), Pen and black-brown ink on white-prepared partially carved block of applewood (32.63) |
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Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, 1866, Made by J.C.A. Brun; Designed by Fannières Brothers; Engraved by Tissot, French; Paris, Steel, walnut, gold (1993.415) |
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Drop-leaf dining table, 1756, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, maple (L.2001.53.1) |
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Drop-leaf Pembroke table, 1790–1800, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, satinwood, chestnut (1980.293) |
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"Dutch" door, 1772, American, Gumwood, oak (34.79a,b) |
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Easy chair, 1758, Caleb Gardner (American), American; Newport, Rhode Island, Walnut, maple (50.228.3) |
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, 1210–1220, Said to be from the priory of Oignies, Belgium, Oak with traces of paint (41.190.283) |
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, French; Made in Burgundy, Birch with paint (47.101.15) |
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Enthroned Virgin, late 12th century, Scandinavian, perhaps from Gotland, Poplar with remains of polychromy (17.190.716) |
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Fife, ca. 1780–90,
Thomas Cahusac, Sr. (British),
London,
Maple, brass (2000.365) |
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Firescreen, 1771, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany (49.51a,b) |
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Fontainebleau: Oak Trees at Bas-Bréau, 1832 or 1833, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French), Oil on paper, laid down on wood (1979.404) |
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Frame, ca. 1765, American, White pine (08.1a) |
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Grand piano, 1868,
Steinway & Sons, New York,
Wood, metal (1985.407) |
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Grand piano, ca. 1840,
Érard & Co., London,
Wood, various materials (59.76) |
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Guitar, 1912,
Manuel Ramírez (Spanish),
Madrid, Wood (1986.353.2) |
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Guitar, 1937,
Hermann Hauser (German2),
Munich, Wood (1986.353.1) |
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Guitar, ca. 1780,
Possibly Joseph de Frías (Spanish),
Seville, Wood, various materials (1992.279) |
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Guitar, ca. 1835–40,
Johann Anton Stauffer (Austrian),
Vienna, Wood, various materials (1979.390) |
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Hanging cabinet, ca. 1890,
Émile Gallé (French),
French (Nancy), Beechwood, various marquetry woods (1982.246) |
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Hardanger Fiddle, 1756,
Isak N. Botnen/Skår (Norwegian) and Trond Isaksen Flatebø (Norwegian),
Pine, birch, and other woods, bone, lignum vitae and mother-of-pearl inlay (46.34.7) |
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Harpo-lyre, ca. 1830,
André Augustin Chevrier (French),
Mirecourt (France), Wood (1992.117.1,.2) |
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Harpsichord, 1666, Girolamo Zenti, Rome, Italy, Wood and various materials (89.4.1220) |
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Hooded Wall Clock with Calendar, ca. 1660–65, Movement by Ahasuerus I Fromanteel (English), Case: oak veneered with ebony; gilt-brass mounts; Dial: gilded and silvered brass with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1974.28.93) |
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Incense holder, late 16th–early 17th century, Zhu Sansong, China, Bamboo (1995.271) |
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"Java" armchair, ca. 1930, Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary), Teak wood (1983.228.5) |
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Jewelry casket, 1857,
Pietro Giusti (Italian),
Carved walnut, ebony, lined with red velvet (1998.19) |
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Kast, 1650–1700, American; New York City or vicinity, White and red oak (1988.21) |
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Kast, 1690–1720, American; New York City, Yellow poplar, red oak, white pine (09.175) |
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Koto, 17th century,
Metalwork by Goto Teijo (Japanese),
Paulonia and other woods, ivory, horn, tortoiseshell, gold and silver alloys, silk (2007.194a–f)
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LCW side chair, 1946, Charles Eames (American), Birch plywood, pony skin, rubber mounts (1984.556) |
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Longcase Clock, probably ca. 1675–78, Movement by Thomas Tompion (English), Case: oak, veneered with oystershell-cut olivewood and marquetry panels of green-stained bone, ivory, and various woods, gilt-brass mounts; Dial: brass, partly gilded and partly silvered; Movement: brass and steel (1999.48.2) |
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Longcase Regulator with Equation Work and Calendar (Régulateur à equation), ca. 1768–70, Movement by Ferdinand Berthoud (French); Case by Balthazar Lieutaud (French), Case: oak veneered with ebony, with gilt-bronze mounts and glass panel; Dial: white enamel with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1982.60.50) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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Lucretia, early 16th century, Circle of Conrad Meit (German), Boxwood (17.190.582) |
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Lute, 1596; converted into a guitar, 19th century, Made by Sixtus Rauchwolff, Augsberg, Germany, Spruce, ebony, and rosewood (89.2.157) |
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Lyre-guitar, early 19th century (ca. 1805), Pons fils (probably a son of César Pons), Paris, France,Mahogany and spruce (1998.121) |
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Mandora or Chitarino, ca. 1420, Northern Italy, Boxwood, rosewood (64.101.1409) |
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Mantel Clock (Pendule de chiminée), ca. 1757–60, Movement by the Workshop of Julien Le Roy (French); Case by Joseph Baumhauer (French), Case: gilded and patinated bronze, on a base of oak veneered with ebony; Dial: white enamel with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1991.8) |
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Mechanical game table, ca. 1780–83,
David Roentgen (German),
Germany; Neuwied,
Partially stained oak, mahogany, maple, and fruitwood, felt, partially tooled and gilded leather, iron and steel fittings, brass (2007.42.1,2)
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Mechanical table, 1778
Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with bois satiné (bloodwood), holly, black stained holly, amaranth, berberis, stained sycamore, and green lacquered wood, gilt-bronze mounts (33.12) |
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Mechanical table, ca. 1761–63
Stamped by Jean-François Oeben and Roger Vandercruse Lacroix (French), Oak veneered with mahogany, kingwood, and tulipwood with marquetry of mahogany, rosewood, holly, and various other woods, gilt-bronze mounts (1982.60.61) |
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Meridienne (Couch), 1837,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, pine, ash (66.221.1) |
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Model No. 41 lounge chair, 1931–32, Alvar Aalto (Finnish), Laminated birch (2000.375) |
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Music stand, 1962, Wharton Esherick (American), Designer, Cherry wood (1979.320) |
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Oboe, ca. 1800,
Jacob Anthony (German),
Philadelphia,
Boxwood, ivory, brass (1997.272) |
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Pair of snaphaunce pistols, ca. 1690,
Matteo Cecchi, called Acquafresca (Italian),
Italy; Bargi,
Steel, silver, ebony (2006.471.1,2) |
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Panel, Marquetry, second half of 8th century; cAbbasid, Egypt, Fig wood and bone (37.103) |
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Paneling and chimneypiece, 17th century (ca. 1600), From a room in a house on the Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, Oak and stone (65.182.1,.2) |
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Pendant Triptych (with Scenes of the Passion), 16th century, Mexican, Boxwood, feathers, gold, enamel (10.141.2) |
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Pendant, 16th century, Probably Mexico, Crystal, enamel, gold, pearls, boxwood (17.190.886) |
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Pendant, ca. 1550–75, Flemish or German (Cologne?), Boxwood and various woods for marquetry, partly stained (17.190.310) |
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Picnic basket, Qing dynasty, 19th century, China, Zitan wood with metal corner mounts, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and semiprecious stones (1977.262a-g) |
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Pier table, 1815–19,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Rosewood, white pine, ash, marble, lead, brass (53.181a,b) |
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Pietre dure cabinet, 1615–20, Court workshop of the grand dukes of Tuscany (Italian, Florence), Various exotic hardwoods veneered on oak, with ebony moldings; plaques of hardstones and slate; pietre dure work of various hardstones, colored marbles, and rock crystal (1988.19) |
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Portrait Medallion: Carchesius, dated 1541, Attributed to Hans Kels the Younger, South German (Augsburg), Boxwood (17.190.487) |
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Portrait of a Young Man, ca. 1482,
Hans Memling (Netherlandish),
Oil on oak panel (1975.1.112) |
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Print table, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Manufactured by William E. Nemmers, White oak (1972.60.8a,b) |
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Quillwork shadow box, ca. 1817,
Myra Bates Willcutt (American),
Cohasset, Massachusetts,
Paper, mica, silk, maple, pine, and glass (2006.45) |
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Room from Kirtlington Park, 1742–48, English, Wood, plaster, and marble (32.53.1) |
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Rosary Bead, early 16th century, South Lowlands (Brabant), Boxwood (17.190.475) |
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Saint Anthony Abbot, ca. 1500, Attributed to Niclaus of Haguenau (German), German; Made in Strasbourg, Upper Rhine Valley, Walnut (1988.159) |
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Saint Barbara, ca. 1500, French, probably Strasbourg), Lindenwood and polychromy (55.166) |
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Seated Bishop, ca. 1495, Tilman Riemenschneider (German), Lindenwood, black stain (1970.137.1) |
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Secrétaire à abattant, ca. 1815–20, with later additions, Austrian, Walnut, parcel-ebonized and mounted with gilt bronze; leather, glass, brass (1991.470)
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Secretary (secrétaire à abattant), 1783, Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with ebony and black and gold Japanese lacquer, tulipwood, holly and black stained holly, amaranth, gilt-bronze mounts, white marble (20.155.11) |
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Secretary bookcase, 1795–1805, Philadelphia, Mahogany, mahogany and satinwood veneers, holly stringing and inlay, white pine, yellow pine, tulip poplar, and cedar (67.203) |
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Secretary, ca. 1776, Attributed to Martin Carlin (French), Paris, Oak; tulipwood, purplewood, holly, and sycamore veneer; porcelain and tôle painted to imitate porcelain; gilt bronze (1976.155.110) |
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The Seehof garden furniture, ca. 1763–64, German, Painted and gilded lindenwood (1974.356.114-.121) |
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Settee, 1760–90, American, Mahogany, maple, cedar, birch, white pine (30.120.59) |
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Settee, ca. 1876–85,
George Hunzinger (American; firm active New York City),
Ebonized cherry, fabric-covered steel mesh (1992.269) |
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Sgabello, ca. 1489–91, Italian (Florence), Walnut, maple, ebony, ebonized wood, and fruitwood, traces of gilding and red paint (30.93.2) |
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Shrine of the Virgin, ca. 1300, German; Made in Rhine valley, Oak, linen covering, paint, gilding, gesso (17.190.185) |
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Side chair (chaise) (one of a pair), 1784, Georges Jacob (French), carved by Jules Hugues Rousseau (French) and his brother Jean-Siméon Rousseau (French), Carved and gilded walnut (1977.102.13,14) |
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Side chair (from a set), 1760–70, American, Walnut, white oak, white pine (39.184.3–8) |
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Side chair (part of a set), ca. 1899,
Édouard Colonna, for L'Art Nouveau Bing, Paris
French,
Palissander wood, damask upholstery (26.228.5) |
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Side chair, 1690–1720, American; New York City or vicinity, Cherry (1997.68) |
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Side chair, 1765–75, American, Mahogany, yellow pine (51.140) |
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Side chair, 1790–1800, Hartford, Connecticut, Mahogany, chestnut, poplar (1982.223) |
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Side chair, 1794–99, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), Made in New England, Salem, Massachusetts, America, Mahogany, ebony, ash, birch, white pine (62.16) |
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Side chair, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, maple, birch, white pine, brass (60.4.4) |
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Side chair, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City
Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar (65.188.2) |
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Side chair, 1870,
Edward Welby Pugin (British),
Stained oak, ebony, and brass (1993.134) |
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Side chair, 1901–2, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Oak (1978.189) |
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Side chair, ca. 1770, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany, northern white cedar (1974.325) |
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Side chair, ca. 1830,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Rosewood, ash (68.202.1) |
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Side chair, ca. 1857, Designer: Alexander J. Davis (American); Manufacturer: Probably Burns and Brother (New York City), Walnut (replacement upholstery) (1995.111) |
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Side chair, ca. 1870,
Attributed to Pottier and Stymus and Company (New York City),
Walnut, mahogany, rosewood, cedar (1983.68) |
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Side chair, ca. 1904, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Oak (1981.437) |
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Side chairs, 1765–90, American, Mahogany, maple, white pine (39.88.1,2) |
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Side table, 1871,
Edward William Godwin (British),
Walnut and brass (1991.87) |
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Sideboard, ca. 1853–57,
Alexander Roux (American, born France),
Black walnut, pine (1993.168) |
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Slipper chair, 1850–60,
John H. Belter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, ash (51.79.9) |
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Small desk (bonheur-du-jour), 1768
Martin Carlin (French), Oak veneered with tulipwood, amaranth, stained sycamore and mahogany drawers, gilt-bronze mounts, Sèvres plaques (58.75.48) |
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Snaphuance hunting rifle, dated 1722, Jonas Schertiger the Younger (Swedish), Swedish (Stockholm), Steel, walnut, brass, and horn (1997.356) |
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Sofa and armchairs, ca. 1832–35,
Filippo Pelagio Palagi (Italian),
Mahogany with maplewood and mahogany inlay, upholstered with modern silk (1987.62.1,.2,.3) |
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Sofa, 1800, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), American, Mahogany, birch, white pine (46.171.1a,b) |
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Sofa, 1850–60, John H. Belter (American, born Germany), American; New York City, Rosewood (1999.396) |
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Sofa, ca. 1856,
Ringuet-Leprince and L. Marcotte (French and American),
Ebonized maple, gilt bronze (68.69.1) |
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Sofa, ca. 1898,
Ernest F. Hagen (German),
New York City,
Mahogany, cane (61.254) |
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Soprano Recorder, ca. 1700, Thomas Boekhout (Dutch), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Ebony and ivory (89.4.912) |
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Spoon holder, ca. 1878–81,
Christopher Dresser (British),
Silver-plated brass, ebony (1988.164) |
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Staircase, ca. 1677–80, Attributed to Edmund Pearce (English), From Cassiobury Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, England (destroyed 1922), Pine, ash, oak (32.152) |
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Standing Virgin and Child, probably ca. 1470, Attributed to Niclaus Gerhaert von Leiden (North Netherlandish), Made in Vienna, Boxwood, tinted lips and eyes (1996.14) |
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Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio, ca. 1479–82, Possibly designed by Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian, Sienese); Executed by Giuliano da Maiano (Italian), Made in Gubbio, Italy, Walnut, beech, rosewood, oak, and fruitwoods on walnut base (39.153) |
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Table Clock with Calendar, ca. 1720, Movement by Daniel Delander (English), Case: oak, with burl walnut veneer and stained wooden moldings, brass fittings; Dial: gilded and silvered brass with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1974.28.94) |
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Table, 1912–15, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), White oak (1972.60.3) |
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Table, ca. 1850–60,
American, probably New York City,
Walnut, marble (1986.78) |
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Table, ca. 1940, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Cyprus plycore, cyprus veneer (1981.438.2) |
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Tall clock, 1789, John Townsend (American) and William Tomlinson (British), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar, maple (27.57.2) |
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Tea and coffee service, 1773, Johan Henrik Blom (Finnish), Russian; Saint Petersburg, Parcel-gilt silver, enamel, ebonized fruitwood (47.51.1–.5) |
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Tea infuser and strainer, ca. 1924, Marianne Brandt (German), Silver and ebony (2000.63a–c) |
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Tea service, ca. 1910, Josef Hoffmann (Austrian), Silver, ebony, amethyst, carnelian (2000.278.1–.9) |
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Tea table, 1765–75, American, Mahogany (25.115.31) |
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Tenor Recorder in C, end of 16th century, Germany (?), Maple (89.4.3133) |
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Traveling tea set, ca. 1879,
Christopher Dresser (British); Hukin & Heath (Birmingham),
Gilt and silver-plated white metal, split bamboo, leather-covered wood with velvet and glazed cotton linings (2000.594.1a,b–.8) |
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Tula center table, ca. 1780–85
Russian; Tula, Imperial Armory, Steel, silver, gilt copper, birch (2002.115) |
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Upright secretary (secrétaire à abattant), ca. 1786–87, Maker: Guillaume Beneman (French) (1971.206.17) |
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Vanderbilt Mantelpiece, ca. 1881–83, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American), Marble, mosaic, oak, and cast iron (25.234) |
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Violin "The Antonius", 1717, Antonio Stradivari (Italian), Cremona, Italy, Spruce and maple (34.86.2) |
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Violin "The Francesca", 1694, Antonio Stradivari (Italian), Cremona, Italy Spruce and maple (34.86.1) |
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Violin, 1669, Nicolò Amati (Italian), Cremona, Italy, Spruce, maple, other woods (1974.229) |
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Violin, ca. 1570, Made by Andrea Amati (Italian, Cremonese), Cremona, Italy, Maple, spruce, and various other materials (1999.26) |
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Virgin and Child in Majesty, 1150–1200, French; Made in Auvergne, Oak, polychromy, gesso, linen (16.32.194) |
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Visitation, ca. 1310, Attributed to Master Heinrich of Constance, German; Made in Constance, Walnut, paint, gilding, rock-crystal cabochons (17.190.724) |
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Wardrobe, Ming dynasty, 16th century, China, Wood (Huanghuali/Dalbergia odoriferal) (1976.193.8) |
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Washstand (athénienne or lavabo), 1804–14,
Design attributed to Charles Percier (French); mounts attributed to Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French),
Yew wood, gilt bronze (26.256.1) |
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Washstand, 1904, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (Scottish), Designer, Oak, ceramic tile, colored and mirror glass, and lead (1994.120) |
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Woman Fixing Her Hair, 1993, Elizabeth Catlett (American), Mahogany and opals (1993.217) |
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Woodblock for Samson Rending the Lion, ca. 1497–98, Albrecht Dürer (German), Pearwood (19.73.255) |
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Work and writing table (table en chiffonnière), ca. 1760, Stamped by Bernard van Risenburgh (French), Oak and pine veneered with tulipwood, kingwood, purplewood, and bois satiné (bloodwood), gilt-bronze mounts (1984.471.1) |
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Writing table (bureau plat), 1759, Gilles Joubert (French), Red and gold japanning on oak, gilt-bronze mounts, leather top (1973.315.1) |
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Writing table, 1760–85, American, Mahogany, sweet gum, yellow pine, white cedar (32.125.1) |
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