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Photographs of historical items such as sculptures, lace samples, and furniture, highlighting artistic craftsmanship from past eras.

Rectangular purple border tile, lilac-like background, encircled decor, surrounded column, with dark purple parallel lines as border decoration, yellow-brown pottery, border tile wall tile tile sculpture ceramic earthenware glaze, baked 2x glazed painted
Rectangular purple border tile, lilac-like background, encircled decor, surrounded column, with dark purple parallel lines as border decoration, yellow-brown pottery, border tile wall tile tile sculpture ceramic earthenware glaze, baked 2x glazed painted
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Japanese stringed instruments: Siamisen (shamisen), kokiu (fiddle) with long bow and biwa (lute). The Siamesin is the commonest Japanese stringed instrument and is played by the singing girls, geisha. The Kokiu is a kind of fiddle, in its construction very like the Siamesin, only that it is played with a bow (kiu) instead of a plectrum or striker (batsi). The Biwa is a four-string lute-like instrument in the shape of a divided pear, becoming narrower upwards. It is played with a bill-formed batsi, 6 1/2 inches long, made of horn, wood, tortoiseshell, or ivory. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins' "Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique," Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was an English musicologist who specialized in the history of the pianoforte and other instruments. William Gibb was a master illustrator and chromolithographer and illustrated "The Royal House of Stuart" (1890), "Naval and Military TroStill life with dead bird and pumpkin.Berndtson, Gunnar, work, Sketch book, 1876, pencil and black chalk, drawing, 12 cm x 20 cm, Berndtson, Gunnar, 1876, pencil and black chalkFragment (France); silk; Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-70-cGay new Lam bubble diffusers and lamps , Light fixtures, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesScent Bottle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 23 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Ward.Pueblo of Walpi, Adam Clark Vroman, c. 1900 playing card. photograph Play card from box with 53 playing cards with images in carpie from Native Americans. The content contains a complete set of playing cards including joker. United States of Americapublisher: Los Angeles paper ArizonaStill Life; Nature Morte. Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1957. 40.6 x 45.8cm.Photo production of two unknown men and a woman in an interior, 1851 - c. 1900 photograph This photo is part of an album. paper albumen print adult man. adult womanPin Money !, 1880s, maker unknown.Silverspring. Watering Trough.. Unknown maker, AmericanPiece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece 66607Campania Caserta Capua Museo Campano63. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Byzantine architectural fragments; parchment fragments with miniatures (12th century) from Montecassino; painted wooden crucifix (13th century); Carolingian crucifixes; Bishop's miter (11th century) of gold and silver damask; fresco (13th century). Post-medieval: Architecture (15th century). Formerly the Palazzo Antignano. Unusual Catalan/Moorish-style portal; Paintings on panel and canvas (15th-18th centuries); marble intarsia (16th century); marble sculpture: busts of Christ and Mary (17th century); sculpture of saints in marble and in wood (15th century); painted and gilded sculpture in wood; marble grave sculpture (16th century); sarcophagus with allegorical carvings; gold reliquary "Rosa d'Oro"; crucifix made of elephant tusk Specific Location: Pianterreno Antiquities: Italic sculpture (seated women holding babies); inscription. Photo campaign #1: 533 photos. Roman relief and sculpture; cinerary urns; Greek anImperial porcelain baths. Plates 7-D and 8-D.. text. Illustrations. 1884. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plumbing , Equipment and supplies , Catalogs, Bathtubs & showersShirt collars. Paul Wolff, photographer (German, 1887 - 1951) Dr. Wolff & Tritschler OHG, photographer (German, founded 1927, dissolved 1963) 1930 For white shirt collars lined up in a row. Two additional shirt collars are stacked in the box at the end of the row. (Verso, print) upper right, pink pencil: "K crossed out";Patriottenlintje, , c. 1795 ribbon (material) Ribbon on which the Dutch Virgin with staff and hat for a column on which two shields hang (compare NG-695-17), under the crowned French weapon, on which a chain and a cross hangs. Below that the inscription: Alliance / with / Vrankrijk. Netherlands silk printingHot air balloon with advertising for 'E. Brandsma', floating in the air. Part of family album including photos of Wijnhandel Kraaij & Co. Bordeaux-Amsterdam.Design for an Ewer 19th century Anonymous, French, 19th century French. Design for an Ewer 356096Still life with five apples, 1900 - 1930 photograph Netherlands paper. photographic support gelatin silver printWJ Goodacre, Fragment from Original Architrave of Mission Church Facade, c 1937 Fragment from Original Architrave of Mission Church FacadeFrance. Galerive V Matieres Premier. Unknown maker, French29 Glass Stereographs 1850s-00s Various. 29 Glass Stereographs. Various. 1850s-00s. Glass stereographs with applied color. PhotographsVintage Photograph. Silhouette of a flower vase against a textured background.pile of old postcards with quill pen isolated on white backgroundComposite drawing of the artist's lamp collection, 1876, Lanterns, Pen and ink, Paper / Sheet 4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (11.5 x 19 cm), Mat / 7 11/16 x 10 1/4 in. (19.5 x 26.1 cm). In red ink, left center HCG Henri-Charles Guérard (Lugt 1157); in gold metallic ink, lower right of painted border HCG Henri-Charles Guérard (Lugt 1157)Muzbee Sikhs, low caste, Lahore.. Photographs. 1868 - 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. India, Indigenous peoples , India, Manners & customs , IndiaDescription: Cyprus Antiquities Location: Cyprus Date: 1876-1942 mediterranean, mediterraneanthroughalensTable Valance with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques" 18th century China A rich array of vessels and objects in many mediasuch as bronze, ceramic, and carved rhinoceros hornare depicted on this valance, which was likely meant for the front of a large table.The bronzes, especially the tall ceremonial wine vessel (gu), seen at the center of the middle group of objects on the lower panel, and the square four-legged ceremonial food vessel (fang ding) at the left, feature a naïve rendition of the mask decoration on archaic bronzes (which can be seen in the Galleries for the Arts of Ancient China downstairs).Ceramics are scattered throughout the valance: one at the lower left features a crackled glaze, a highly desirable effect among late Ming connoisseurs. The craft of carved rhinoceros horn is represented by the flaring cup seen at the lower right. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7374. Table Valance with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques" Supported by BlMartin Partyka, Side View of Guilford Painted Chest, c 1936 Side View of Guilford Painted ChestTable with a cross between the legs, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph photographic support tableStereo-daguerreotype from 1852 by Hermann Krone depicting a still life composition with objects arranged for photographic study.Elizabeth Johnson, Branding Iron, c 1942 Branding IronDesign for Two Square Tables with Carved Legs. Artist: Anonymous, British, 19th century. Dimensions: sheet: 10 13/16 x 15 1/16 in. (27.4 x 38.2 cm). Date: early 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.VII vitrine room with Chinese porcelain; Exhibition Oriental treasures: 4000 years Asian art. .Outdoor bathtubs at a hotel in Jericho. Part of travel album from a Dutch family with sights in Europe, Egypt and New York.Groucho Glasses In A Picture FrameRoom with objects from the old empire; 5000 years of art from Egypt from the museums of Cairo, Alexandria and Leiden. On the left the obelisk of Chenoe from the sixth dynasty, in the vitrine second from the left, has probably the fifth dynasty.Dolly For Pigeon Hole Garage. undefined.Still life with a skull. .Still life with poultry, jugs and plants ..SOMBREROS ANOS 50. Author: CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA (1895-1972). Location: EXPOSICION BALENCIAGA. Lyon. France.Description: Archaeological excavations at Athit, 1920s. Location: Athit, Palestine Date: 1920-1929Stanley Chin, Toy Figure, c 1941 Toy FigureBronze and others. DuTUIT, BUST Bronze and others. Collection Dutuitus. Child bust (Venice, 16th century). Black and white projection plate. 1900-1930. Photograph of Jacques-Ernest Bulloz (1858-1942).Close-up of framed photograph of thirties movie starFourteen objects, including a Chinese boiler, Chinese and Japanese vases, Ghémar Frères, c. 1870 - in or before 1875 photograph photographic support albumen print container of ceramics: jar, jug, pot, vase. sculpture. kitchen-utensils: cauldronCampania Caserta Capua Museo Campano26. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Byzantine architectural fragments; parchment fragments with miniatures (12th century) from Montecassino; painted wooden crucifix (13th century); Carolingian crucifixes; Bishop's miter (11th century) of gold and silver damask; fresco (13th century). Post-medieval: Architecture (15th century). Formerly the Palazzo Antignano. Unusual Catalan/Moorish-style portal; Paintings on panel and canvas (15th-18th centuries); marble intarsia (16th century); marble sculpture: busts of Christ and Mary (17th century); sculpture of saints in marble and in wood (15th century); painted and gilded sculpture in wood; marble grave sculpture (16th century); sarcophagus with allegorical carvings; gold reliquary "Rosa d'Oro"; crucifix made of elephant tusk Specific Location: Pianterreno Antiquities: Italic sculpture (seated women holding babies); inscription. Photo campaign #1: 533 photos. Roman relief and sculpture; cinerary urns; Greek anLazio Viterbo Viterbo Museo Civico99. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of paintings (Middle Ages through 18th c.), frescoes, a tabernacle, coffin, sculpture reliefs, portal fragments, busts, sculpture, tapestry found in the Pinacoteca, Second floor gallery and Second floor cloister sequences. Antiquities: Many views of Etruscan and Roman fragments, sculpture, sarcophagi, pottery, masks, jewelry and other objects found in the Storeroom sequence (inventory numbers on back of prints), and the Cloister, Second floor Cloister, Valle Giulia, Sala Romana and Sala Etrusca sequences. General Notes: There are eight separate numerical sequences for this location. The cloister as an architectural structure, rather than museum site, is documented in the record and file for S. Maria della Verita, Cloister, all views of which are stored in Medieval core collection. Five views from the Museo Civico Second floor cloister sequence are stored in Medieval. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-Vintage Photograph. Globe with holy bible on lit backgroundChurch Army behind Rex Cinema, July 26, 1943, Jerusalem, IsraelFamily Portrait; American; 1850-1855; DaguerreotypeDixfield. Unknown maker, AmericanChristmas and New Year cards depicting flowers in an assortment of colors. 1876, L. Prang & Co., BostonMonocle and Eye (blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Jocular Oculars" series (N221), issued ca. 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Monocle and Eye (blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyStill life with Vanitas symbols such as a scale, an empty bottle and a skull, Henri Magron, c. 1885 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype 'Vanitas' still lifeIn a tack with a keyboard; Voss, Karl Leopold (1856-1921); beginning of the 20th century (1901-00-00-1910-00-00);gift (provenance), musical instruments, keyboards, German painting, interiorsElsevier photo collection. Coffins actors Greta Lobo-Braakesiek David Jessurun Lobo, died railway accident De Vink Leiden. September 1926. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandFlag Pole Holder. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.7 x 35.7 cm (9 3/4 x 14 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arthur Stewart.Crib. Heliogravure from Camera Work, Number 1, 1903. Collection of JuhlTwo Children with Toys, c. 1855. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, quarter-plate; image: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); case: 12.1 x 9.4 cm (4 3/4 x 3 11/16 in.); matted: 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.).Description: Firework display, Nicosia Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Date: June 1953 mediterranean, mediterraneanthroughalensThe goldfish glass. Heliogravure from the magazine "Photographic Messages", born 1905. Collection of JuhlVignette with two leaf vines, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1512 - 1560 print Ornament with two leaf vines, ending in a volute. The leaf vines come from a horseshoe -shaped ornament in the middle. Germany paper engraving ornament derived from plant formsPortrait of an unknown man, Anonymous, c. 1840 - c. 1860 photograph copper (metal). glass. velvet (fabric weave) historical persons. adult manMiniature portrait of Archduke Rudolf van Austria, Anonymous, 1858 - 1889 photograph This photo is part of an album. paper albumen print nobility and patriciate; chivalry, knighthoodShields - property of army , Seals Insignia. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph CollectionH Langden Brown, Bishop Hill Wooden Screw Cutter, c 1939 Bishop Hill: Wooden Screw CutterTinsmith in Front of Painted Outdoor Backdrop. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 11.3 x 7.5 cm (4 7/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Mount: 15.2 x 10.1 cm (6 x 4 in.). Date: 1860s-70s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Portrait of an unknown woman, Anonymous, 1855 stereograph copper (metal). glass. leather historical persons. adult manThree Children, One Seated Holding an Open Book, the Other Two Standing, in Front of a Light Background ca. 1845 Unknown. Three Children, One Seated Holding an Open Book, the Other Two Standing, in Front of a Light Background. Unknown (French). ca. 1845. Daguerreotype. PhotographsHenri Poncan. "House where the Duke of Orleans died, July 13, 1842". Wood, cardboard, cork, mica, polychromy. 1842. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 71738-20 Tree, Carton, Liege, Model, Mica, Polychrome, 19th XIXth 19th 19th 19th 19th century, Wood, House, MiniatureUntitled. circa 1850. Photographs. Daguerreotype (1/6 plate) with scallop brass matPortrait of an unknown man with a mustache, Anonymous, 1840 - 1860 photograph copper (metal). glass. velvet (fabric weave) historical persons. adult man. moustacheFlag of Tripolitania, Anonymous, 1667 - 1670 drawing Flag of Tripolitania (Tripolitania). Green flag with three half moons, with a rounded flight side. Flag on flagsteng and mast foot. Shown on folio 134r. Part of a flag book with flags from Europe, North Africa, Near and Far East. France paper. ink. watercolor (paint) pen / brush flag, colours (as symbol of the state, etc.) TripolitaniaChilds Porridge Spoon. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 35.6 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" long; 2 1/4" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Milton Bevier.Chris Makrenos, Toy Bank, c 1938 Toy BankPhotograph. Date/Period: 1850-54. Photograph. Glass stereoview. Author: Frederic and William Langenheim.Eileen Knox, Coverlet Eagle Coin, 1938 Coverlet: Eagle CoinParts of design for a watch chain, Mathieu Lauweriks, 1874 - 1932 drawing Cut out parts of a design for a watch chain. The loose clippings are stored in an envelope. paper. pencil watch. ornaments, jewelsFlag of Sweden, Anonymous, 1667 - 1670 drawing Flag of Sweden. Yellow cross on a blue field. Flag on flagsteng and mast foot. Shown on folio 47r. Part of a flag book with flags from Europe, North Africa, Near and Far East. France paper. ink. watercolor (paint) pen / brush flag, colours (as symbol of the state, etc.) SwedenFisherman's luck is great , Fish, Fishing & hunting gear, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesFrear's Troy Cash Bazaar.. Frear's Troy Cash Bazaar.Drawing, Turkenbund: Navy; Designed by Anny Schröder (Austrian, 1898-1972); Made for Wiener Werkstätte (Austria); 6.4 × 21 cm (2 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.) Mat: 30.5 × 45.1 cm (12 in. × 17 3/4 in.)Portrait of Two Metalworkers; Unknown maker, American; 1855; Daguerreotype; 1/6 plate in Mascher magnifying case, Image: 6.8 x 5.7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/4 in.), Mat: 8.3 x 7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.)Signs - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic HistoryModel of Ancient Egyptian Chariot, About 300 B.C. Original caption: National Museum. Model of ancient Egyptian chariot. Time about 300 B.C. State: Washington, D.C.Portrait of an unknown baby, 1880 - 1900 photograph. frame leather. glass. baryta paper. cardboard. metal infant, baby. anonymous historical person portrayedDo you want to buy some household goods from me / So don't have to walk into a neighbor! / Achetez des Objets de Ménage, / vous n'Aurez plus Besoin du Voisinage. Leaf with 48 performances of various household objects. Under every performance a caption in Dutch and in French. Numbered in the middle above: n. 121.Habit of Coriolanus in the Tragedy of Coriolanus. Coriolan dans la tragédie de Coriolan.. Prints. 1757 - 1772. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , History, Theater , England , Costume, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 , CostumeTile Wall Facing (Netherlands); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeEnglish family of seven, c. 1840s-1850s. England. Daguerreotype, half-plate; overall: 10.8 x 14 cm (4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.).Portrait of an unknown young woman, anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1940 photograph glass. metal. velvet (fabric weave). wood (plant material) ambrotype historical persons - BB - woman. adolescent, young woman, maidenTires with decorative patterns, 1876 - 1924 drawing chalk ornaments ~ artVignette with dragonflies and Mug, Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, 1893 print paper other ornament derived from animal forms. insects: mosquito. insects: dragon-flyH. Spear's tree, Dec. 25th, 1873. Christmas tree with toys around, including a tricycle. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Pa.)Memorial badge of the Strzelecka Regional Competition in Basel Huguenin Frères & CoBrocade Shoes. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Gordon.Maker of paper umbrellas and lanterns in Japan, circa 1890Miniature portrait of King Victor Emanuel II of Italy, Anonymous, 1851 - 1878 photograph This photo is part of an album. paper albumen print kingPortrait in the list of Frans Jacob Broers, officer of administration at the Navy, Anonymous, c. 1850 - c. 1860 photograph Salesiguur, sitting. Netherlands copper (metal). glass. silver (metal). paper