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Album quilt, by Members of the First Reformed Churches of Fishkill and...
Album quilts were extremely popular in the mid-nineteenth century and were made in every part of the country. They often commemorated a particular event such as a birth, marriage, retirement, or...
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The Window Seat, 1861
The Window SeatObject: Oil paintingPlace of origin: Great Britain, Uk (painted)Date: 1861 (painted)Artist/Maker: G.F.Watts, born 1817 - died 1904 (artist)Materials and Techniques: oil on...
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Clamping pin cushion, ca. 1850
This clamp was used to hold a piece of fabric firmly to a table. The fabric could then be held taut while it was sewn by hand. The top of the clamp is fitted with a pin cushion.Ownership &...
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Sugaring Off at the Camp, Fryeburg, Maine: Eastman Johnson - circa 1864-1866
Sugaring Off at the Camp, Fryeburg, MaineEastman Johnson - circa 1864-1866Private collectionPainting - oil on canvasHeight: 50.17 cm (19.75 in.), Width: 86.36 cm (34 in.)Image via the Athenaeum
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St. Valentine's Morning, 1863
St. Valentine's Morning, 1863, Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903) / © Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK / Bridgeman Images
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Ice skating: Harper's Weekly, Feb. 16, 1861.
Harper's Weekly, Feb. 16, 1861. via Sonofthesouth.net
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Skating Carnival in Brooklyn, Feb. 10, 1862. Harper's Weekly, Feb. 22, 1862.
Skating Carnival in Brooklyn, Feb. 10, 1862. Harper's Weekly, Feb. 22, 1862. Via sonofthesouth.net
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CDV, Mrs. Oscar Peterson, ca. 1860s
From the page's photo description:This subject is described on the back of the photo (no logo or other identification) as Mrs. Oscar Peterson in the same handwriting as was used on the Urelius/Urualeus...
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Thoughts of the Past, ca. 1859.
Thoughts of the PastJohn Roddam Spencer-Stanhopecirca 1859Painting - oil on canvasTate Britain - London (England)Image via the Athenaeum
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Dress in three parts American, about 1865.
Dress in three partsAmerican, about 1865Object Place: United StatesDIMENSIONS: 67.5 x 64 cm (26 9/16 x 25 3/16 in.)ACCESSION NUMBER: 50.3988aMEDIUM OR TECHNIQUE: Silk taffeta, silk satin, bobbin...
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Lilac Tartan Moire Taffeta Gown with Matching Day & Evening Bodices c. 1860
From the merchant's listing: Lilac Tartan Moire Taffeta Gown with Matching Day & Evening Bodices c. 1860The day bodice has a button center front closure and is adorned with black braid trim around...
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Grace Before Meal - Samuel Baruch Halle, 1859
(Anyone else thinking the bodice on Mama is way, *way* earlier...?)Grace Before MealSamuel Baruch Halle1859Painting - oil on canvasPrivate collectionImage via the Athenaeum
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Papier-mâché workbox, mid-19th century
Papier-mâché workbox, mid-19th centuryPlace of origin: Great Britain, Uk (made)Date: 1840-1870 (made)Artist/Maker: Unknown (production)Materials and Techniques: Papier-mâché, with painted...
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Carl-August Matveevich Schreinzer (Russian, 1819-1897) : Portrait of a Lady,...
Carl-August Matveevich Schreinzer (Russian, 1819-1897)Portrait of a ladysigned and dated 'C. Schreinzer 1860' (centre right)pencil and watercolour on paper34 x 27cm (13 3/8 x 10...
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Unidentified portrait, ca. 1860
Unidentified portrait, ca. 1860British School, 19th centuryPortrait of a lady, oval, circa 1860, oil on canvas, 64cms high, 55.5cms wide, together with a small, oval watercolour of the same sitter,...
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Garnet Briolette Earrings, ca. 1860
Garnet briolette earringsDate: Circa 1860.Measurements: 2-3/16 inches (5.8 cm) in length including ear wire and 1-13/16 inches without (4.5 cm) by 3/8 of an inch (1.0 cm) at the widest. Weight of 9.6...
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Micromosaic dog brooch, ca. 1840
Micromosaic broochDate: Circa 1840.Measurements: 2 inches (5.0 cm) in length by 1-5/8 of an inch (4.0 cm) in width. Weight of 23.4 grams.Condition: Near Mint.Origin: Italian.A micro mosaic utilizes...
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Acorn earrings, ca. 1860
Acorn earringsDate: Circa 1860.Measurements: Length of 1 5/8 of an inch (4.2 cm) with the ear wire 3/4 of an inch (2.0 cm) wide. Weight of 4.1 grams together.Condition: Excellent, modern ear wires of...
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Antique Provincial Gold Hoop Earrings, ca. 1860
Antique Provincial Gold Hoop EarringsDate: Circa 1860.Measurements: 1-3/4 inches (4.5 cm) in length including ear wire by 1/2 of an inch (1.2 cm) in width. Weight of 9.5 grams. for the pair.Hallmarks:...
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