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Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1

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Title Date Object Number
Perfume bottle ca. 1900 Z.1843ab
Whale oil lamp 1800-1850 1937.1497
Smelling bottle 1850-1900 INV.571
Tumbler 1861-1865 1945.396
Pitcher 1820-1830 1951.159
Lace fragment 1825-1850 INV.11698.3
Campaign pennant 1940 INV.7415ab
Child's cup and saucer ca. 1852 1969.24ab
Tea bowl and saucer ca. 1793 1927.21ab
Teaspoon 1865 - 1885 1949.40
Plate ca. 1890 S-247.18
Measure or mug 1750-1850 INV.8746
Plate: Fraunces Tavern INV.13576
Scarf: 16 American Indian portraits 1945 1946.194
Tumbler 1790-1830 1911.67o
Salt ca. 1830-1840 1937.941
Wine glass 1907-1940 INV.12968b
Side chairs (2) 1820-1840 X.481a-b
Bookmarks (qty. 3) 1850-1900 INV.1684a
Souvenir spoon 1890-1920 1949.189
Teapot 1853 1932.87c
Saucer: Pink lustre 1800-1850 1948.267
Teaspoons (2) ca. 1825 1945.132b, d
Ink bottle 1840-1900 1937.1707
Shell-shaped dish 1785-1795 INV.12877
Hat early 1960s 2017.73.2
Spoon mold 1750-1800 1927.47ab
Plate: Iron Bridge, Central Park ca. 1930-1939 1939.187
Pickle jar and stand ca. 1870-1880 1935.158a-c
Dessert knives (12) 1825-1846 INV.14523a-l
Mug 1800-1900 INV.12856
Oil lamp 1830-1850 INV.12479
Cream jug 1825-1840 INV.12461
Textile fragment ca. 1815 1942.537
Baby shoes 1900-1930 1978.65.7ab
Mourning ring 1798 INV.12354
Stickpin 1840-1880 Z.2268.3
Trumpet Creeper table lamp ca. 1900-1906 N84.99.1
Cordial goblet 1969-1986 2000.191
Spoon 1885-1905 2009.28.194
Teaspoon ca. 1805 1971.20
Bread and butter plate ca. 1825 1939.447
Pitcher: copper lustre w/ floral border INV.12709
Case bottle 1700-1820 1953.408
Candlestick 1850-1865 1965.885a
Dressing table 1760-1780 1963.73
Napkin 1900-1950 Z.1331.20
Nightcap 1825-1875 Z.1095.6
Jewelry fragment 1800-1880 1977.42k
Candelabra ca. 1900 INV.14159ab
Teaspoon ca. 1800 1971.65
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14593d
Footed glass 1850-1925 Z.638
Plate: Doctor Syntax turned nurse 1820-1840 1961.383
Frying pan 1780-1820 1945.486
Jug 1810-1840 1937.916
Figural Group, Family Scene ca. 1870-1900 1911.78
Tumbler 1955-1958 1958.150a-f
Tile 1852-1866 N-387.3
Collar 1825-1875 INV.11929
Woman's dress 1875-1890 Z.1332ab
Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure) 1860-1880 1950.41a-d
Mug ca. 1833 1909.33
Luncheon knife ca. 1835 1957.201d
Compote plate 1850-1870 1941.220
Pocket bottle 1770-1774 1942.503
Salt ca. 1875-1900 1953.607
Lamp base 1860-1900 1965.928
INV.13650-13659 1935-1939 INV.13650-13659
Pendant 1840-1880 Z.2300.20
Trivet 1860-1890 1956.144b
Pendant in case 1860-1880 INV.12388ab
Oil lamp 1830-860 1965.926a-d
Ink bottle 1850-1875 Z.545
Bandbox 1835-1840 1937.1621ab
Baby bonnet 1880-1910 INV.14574.10
Ring 1800-1940 1941.47
Cann ca. 1760 1951.93
Teapot ca. 1840 INV.658
Dressing case 1820-1840 2000.922ab
Spoon 1890-1940 2009.28.173
Pitcher: copper lustre w/color flowers 1948.253
Flag 1900-1940 INV.11775
shaker lid 1750-1850 INV.13698
Scarf: Spring Cotton Mills 1939 1941.895
Decanters (pair) with stopper 1840-1880 1954.81a-d
Pitcher 1824-1830 INV.14360
Piece of lace 1775-1800 INV.11689
Lady's watch with clasp in case ca. 1882 1940.86ab
Sugar bowl and creamer ca. 1820 1982.13ab
Salver ca. 1800 INV.14037
Teaspoon 1860-1888 1950.163
Stephen A. Douglas & Andrew Johnson Ribbon ca. 1861 INV.2976
Plate: Souvenier of Lakewood, N.J. 1905-1920 INV.13534
Teabowl ca. 1853 1953.143a
St. Patricks Cathedral 1940 1941.778a
Child's plate 1830-1880 INV.9978
1 of set of 4 Side Chairs 1880-1920 1945.118d
Bowl ca. 1900-1920 1983.15
Chairs (three) 1800-1815 1944.221a-c
Stenciled quilt piece 1811-1856 INV.11490k
Shirtwaist: lavender colored w/lace 1870-1900 INV.11793
Bar pin 1840-1880 Z.2267.5
Tablespoons (2) 1845-1853 1970.12a,e
Tea cup and saucer 1850-1870 1941.159ab
Candlesticks 1860-1870 INV.641a
Printed textile ca. 1815 1963.122
Picture frame 1850-1870 1937.654
Sugar tongs 1791/92 1940.348e
Campaign ribbon 1896 1940.104
Souvenir spoon 1890-1910 INV.13985
Cup plate 1830-1845 1940.419
Bottle 1840-1870 Z.541
Bandbox 1840-1850 1937.1624ab
Figurine 1850-1890 1937.671
Plate 1824-1836 1940.176
Sauceboat 1791 - 1793 1982.12a
Goblet 1820-1850 1964.68b
Tea service ca. 1840 2000.211a-d
Spoon ca. 1897 2009.28.94
Tea infuser ca. 1900 1988.21ab
Baby bonnet: embroidered floral pattern 1790-1830 INV.11484
Side chair 1715-1750 1929.45
Figured flask 1858-1875 1960.4
Tumbler 1780-1820 1937.736
Cup 1810-1840 1951.242u
Flag: Artillery Flag ca. 1860 1951.23
Slip 1900-1950 1956.174.4[dup]
Partial tea service 1793 - 1795 1982.64ab
Creamer: Christmas Eve 1819-1836 1961.369
Child's fork ca. 1900 1942.283
Cover 1890-1908 1951.31.2a
Trivet/hot plate INV.13030
Jar 1810-1830 1942.496
Toaster 1770-1800 1937.1748
Door plate 1860-1900 1946.50
Candlestick 1860-1900 1896.45
Cup plate ca. 1841 1945.412
Vases (pair) 1880-1910 1933.207a-b
Coverlet 1850-1875 INV.14621a
Bowl: Gold w/Holly Motif ca. 1903 1952.234
Cup and saucer ca. 1853 1953.143ab
Teaspoon ca. 1825-1835 1981.21i
Garniture 2003 2003.75b
Commemorative plate ca. 1883 2010.26.51
Bowl ca. 1918 1965.48b
Platter: Indian Creek 1927.47
Hasp lock 1700-1780 1937.1182
Brooch 1800-1900 1941.300
Sampler 1826 1941.385
Oil lamp 1813-1830 Z.472
Pocket bottle 1800-1840 1942.503
Tilt-top table 1850-1860 1951.283
Flag: 34 Star American Flag 1861-1863 1953.200
Plate 1932 1957.14e
Standing cup ca. 1856 1947.16
Figural group: woman and girl at water pump 1900-1950 INV.13042
Sugar tongs ca. 1765 1930.32
Spoon 1896-1940 2009.28.14
Salt Cellar: Silver lustre 1951.205a
Earring ca. 1952 INV.6720
Saucer: State House ca. 1816-1830 1961.182
Cup plate 1830-1845 1961.397b
Candlestick 1840-1855 1965.886b
Tile 1725-1775 Z.770b
Pieced quilt square 1800-1850 1940.105b
Apron 1900-1950 1956.175.2[dup]
Waste bowl ca. 1840 1960.64
Pocket watch 1850-1900 Z.2307ab
Set of coffee spoons in case ca. 1862 INV.14118a-m
Teacup ca. 1805 1954.9c
Lampshade 1870-1900 INV.12951
Creamer: copper lustre gray sand pink 1948.258
Paperweight with medal: Edison Pioneers 1847-1925 ca. 1925 INV.3505
Candelabra ca. 1830-50 1950.124ab
Pitcher ca. 1910 1961.342
Bottle with stopper 1860-1890 Z.485
Mourning embroidery ca. 1810 1968.2
Figured flask 1835-1855 1953.352
Coffee urn stand and burner 1874 1920.18gh
Ring 1800-1900 Z.2270
Wall sconces 1750-1800 1963.176c
Cup and saucer 1825-1850 1937.763ab
Spoon 1891 2009.28.289
Plate 1837-1860 INV.632
Cream ladle 1875-1900 INV.14480
Ring INV.12368
Key to St. Luke's Church 1800-1820 292
Oil lamps (pair) 1830-1845 INV.543ab
Tile 1700-1750 670
3 Tier Table 1875-1890 INV.121
Baby slippers 1820-1860 Z.1477ab
Stopper 1820-1870 Z.1402
Watch fob 1775-1825 1941.1013
Wine cooler ca. 1800 INV.14045
Trowel 1905 1922.110
Souvenir tile ca. 1964 2008.1.2
Waiter 1770/71 1954.40
Piece of netting 1800-1900 INV.11837
Cup depicting log cabin 19th century 1961.232a
Cup plate 1830-1850 1940.441
Dish 1750-1850 1942.508
Armchair 1785-1800 1945.117
Coverlet 1850-1875 INV.14619
Flag belts (holsters) and fragments 1900-1950 1969.3.9a-d
Kettle on stand with burner 1896 1974.27j.1-2-k.1-2
Mug 1865-1870 INV.314
Soup ladle ca. 1835 1984.60
Saucer ca. 1830 2000.17g.1
Lampshade 1850-1880 1936.790a
Smelling bottle 1820-1890 1965.766c
Goblet 1870-1900 1948.370
Souvenir spoon 1895/96 1944.57d
Ladle ca. 1830-1845 1937.376
Child's plate 1825-1875 INV.9964
Candlestick 1880-1920 1965.781b
Vases (pair) 1880-1910 1965.825a-b
Box 1840-1870 Z.3ab
Flag 1901 1948.23a
Plate 1835-1845 1961.127
Tray ca. 1840 1969.13
Platter 1770-1800 1956.142b
Plate: flowers that never fade... 1825-1875 INV.9984
Spoon 1891-ca.1920 2009.28.210
Tea caddy 1850-1900 INV.14077
Flag 1861-1865 1926.74
Armchair ca. 1788 1837.8
Cup plate 1835-1850 INV.3974
Oil lamp 1800-1830 Z.480
Pitcher ca. 1824 INV.12728
Doily 1850-1900 Z.1120.1
Pocket watch and key 1851 INV.12418ab
Earrings 1800-1900 INV.12673.13ab
Plate ca. 1930-1955 1955.207
Teaspoons (2) ca. 1833-1850 1941.82ab
Napkin 1850-1900 INV.14593t
Jug ca. 1850 1937.796
Salt spoons (2) 1839-1851 1941.959ab
Tea infuser ca. 1900 1988.43
Souvenir spoon ca. 1900 1987.7
Teapot and cover 1840-1853 1944.331ab
Candlestick 1840-1855 INV.3769b
Armchair 1880-1920 1945.349
Stenciled textile fragment 1811-1856 INV.11490yy
Flagstaff 1900-1950 INV.11431b
Locket 1810-1890 1940.341
Pitcher: Grand Erie Canal ca. 1824 INV.14421
Egg spoons (10) (Rouen) ca. 1892 1936.394-403
Compote plate 1850-1870 1941.210
Tile 1750-1780 Z.773x
Jelly mold 1860-1890 1945.470a
Tablespoon ca. 1860 1970.26
Textile fragment 1800-1900 1978.65.3
Teaspoon ca. 1850 INV.14268
Oil lamp 1840-1880 1956.99
Vase 1850-1870 1960.3a
Jar: Honeypot w/lid 1880-1910 1953.768cd
Drinking glass/goblet 1800-1850 1942.500
Man cut-out: embroidered 1840-1860 1945.63a
Lady's hat ca. 1883 1943.3
Nail 1800-1900 Z.1948
Earrings (pair) 1850-1900 Z.2300.6ab
Candlestick 17th century base, 20th century shaft 1967.69
Buttons 1900-1940 Z.2693a-vv
Pressed glass "jewels" ca. 1900 2008.2.1a-p
Extinguisher 1800-1860 INV.6556
Charm / pendant 1800-1900 INV.1294
Flask 1825-1875 1953.454
Hat 1820-1835 1937.990
Goblets (pair) 1870-1900 1948.362a-b
Parlor suite (5 pieces) 1850-1855 1951.281a-e
Collars 1825-1875 1973.32.23
Pocket watch with extra dial and key ca. 1841 1979.114a-h
Tea plate ca. 1790 1984.22
Dish ca. 1814-1860 1940.40
Coffee spoons (12) ca. 1900 INV.14283a-l
Buckle 1775 Z.3449
Mold 1850-1900 INV.13029
Waistcoat ca. 1800 1939.539
Sugar bowl with lid ca. 1787 1976.29cd
Figurine 1800-1900 1937.669
Decorative sash w/ star pattern ca. 1825 INV.11290
Teapot whistle 1880-1920 INV.9333
Candlesticks (pair) 1840-1855 1965.853ab
Tile 1640-1670 Z.806
Fat lamp ca. 1850 1924.123
Flagstaff 1912-1940 1940.75cd
Pitcher: Washington in Glory 1800-1810 1952.152
Vase 1828 1951.71ab
Cup and saucer 1872 1936.784ab
Wax jack/taper jack 1700-1750 Z.2886
Oil lamp 1820-1830 INV.4022
Teapot with lid 1948.276ab
Pitcher: fish scale pattern 1810-1825 1951.160
Hat 1820-1850 1965.532a
Teaspoon ca. 1840-1850 INV.14285
Bitters bottle 1865-1890 1953.414
Candlestick 1840-1855 1965.876b
Bandbox 1820-1830 1937.1620ab
Banner w/dowel: Detroit Public Library 1900-1940 INV.11624
Sugar bowl with lid 1859-1862 1935.50ef
Figural Group: autumn and winter 1700-1800 1911.84ab
Adjustible chamberstick candle holder 1800-1825 1896.13
Tablecloth ca. 1950 2000.802
Spoon 1891-ca. 1920 2009.28.110
Jewelry fragment 1800-1900 Z.2368
Napkins (7) 1850-1900 INV.14573a-g
Dish: floral motif 1755-1770 1874.7
Figured flask 1855-1860 1953.384
Lamp Shade 1902-1920 1942.244a
Saucer 1810-1840 1951.242r
Shelf clock 1875-1910 INV.239
Child's dress 1870-1890 1953.132a
Coffee pot ca. 1720 1911.40
Saucer: Masonic Hall, Philadelphia 1814-1830 1940.191
Pitcher/creamer: silver lustre 1951.260
Needlework fragment 1850-1925 INV.14654a
Flag: 36 Star American Flag 1864-1867 1941.620
Dish: footed salt 1820-1840 INV.3807
Mug 1790-1810 1921.15
Saucer 1810-1840 1951.242bb
Flag: 42 Stars American ca. 1889 INV.12345
Child's cloak 1850-1900 Z.1246
Teapot with lid ca. 1800 1969.18a
Pocket watch with case 1770-1790 1941.936a-c
Salt 1875-1900 1953.586ab
Bouillon cup 1890-1908 1951.31.1b
Decanter with stopper 1840-1860 1954.87ab
Crock 1849-1875 1942.582
Saucer 1810-1840 1951.242l
Wall candleholder w/candle 1860-1890 1947.571
Cup plate 1830-1840 INV.14399c
Hotel keys (2) 1890-1920 INV.7459a-b
New York Crystal Palace ca.1854 1951.83
Baby bonnet: embroidered floral pattern 1820-1880 INV.11485
Serving dish with cover 1813-1825 1951.285ef
Padlock 1840-1900 1937.1190
Supper plate 1800-1820 1950.36i
"Camp Ford Prisoner" ca. 1880 2012.9.1
Pitcher: silver lustre w/ bas relief hunting scene INV.12721
Footed salt cellar 1880-1900 1953.707
Tea infuser ca. 1922 1988.47ab
Brooch 1760-1820 INV.12658
Serving dish: Connecticut 1961.282
Cup plate 1829-1840 INV.14395b
Footed jar with stopper 1875-1900 Z.629ab
Handkerchief 1930-1950 Z.1104
Flag 1861-1863 INV.12244
Paper lantern with wire frame ca. 1876 1954.55ab
Pin (mourning) 1831 Z.2148
Caster 1753/54 INV.14075
Cup and saucer ca. 1830 2000.17j.1-2
Souvenir spoon ca. 1920 2009.28.31
Oval dish: Horsedrawn Car 1830 1925-1929 1929.65
Locket (memorial) ca. 1860-1890 1948.49
Trestle table 1775-1850 1937.1288
Cup plate 1829-1840 1940.386
Celery glass 1845-1865 1953.562b
Plate 1830-1870 1945.373
Textile: photograph of waterfall /lace design ca. 1900 1942.83j
Napkins (7) 1850-1900 INV.14587a-g
Charm 1840-1880 1939.198
Plate ca. 1976 INV.13526
Table fork ca. 1910 INV.14267
Teacup ca. 1805 1954.9q
Wine glass 1860-1880 INV.13013
Pitcher: copper lustre blue bands 1948.192
Wine glass 1902-1920 1939.309
Candle snuffer 1800-1840 1920.78
Plate ca. 1832 1992.5a
Dishes (17) 1875-1920 1971.110.a-q
Vases (pair) 1850-1875 1952.230a-b
Log cabin quilt 1875-1900 1953.306
Handkerchief 1850-1900 Z.1026.13
Earrings 1825-1850 Z.2030ab
Ring 1850-1900 INV.12818.2
Vest: Wedding Vest...W.H. Livingston 1842 1842 1979.109
Saucer ca. 2001 2002.12c
Spoon 1891-ca.1920 2009.28.306
Vase 1825-1875 INV.3802
Garniture (5 pcs.) 1750-1800 1954.20a
Pitcher 1750-1800 1964.48
Candlestand 1790-1830 1942.98
Miniature mug 1840-1860 INV.13271
Cruet set stand 1870-1880 1948.326a
Writing desk ca. 1795 1895.14
Jabot 1890-1920 Z.1129.7
Stopper 1820-1870 Z.1405
Caster ca. 1790-1800 1983.2ab
Snuff box 1813/14 1941.273
Souvenir spoon 1892 - 1894 1987.4c
Trinket box 1939 2008.30.2
Pitcher: copper lustre INV.13443
Tea infuser ca. 1900 1988.42
Table easel 1850-1900 INV.10807
Footed bowls (pair) 1870-1880 1942.338a-b
Side chair 1805-1810 1951.639c
Flags (27) 1900-1950 Z.1313.1-27
Rug 1850-1900 1937.973
Paisley shawl 1850-1880 1956.153
Table lamp 1890-1930 N84.34.1
Tablespoons (2) ca. 1850 1970.29ab
Dinner plate 1877 1943.331c
Candle holder 1800-1900 1952.155b
Fish knife ca. 1835-1845 1911.63
Tablespoon ca. 1750-1770 1947.508
Oil lamp 1840-1880 1937.1524
Serving dish ca. 1790 1984.50
Flag 1900-1930 2048
Paperweight: fruit 1860-1880 1965.292
Quilt top 1825-1875 INV.4885a
Baby bonnet 1880-1920 Z.1034.4
Padlock and key 1850-1950 Z.1934a-c
Trays, set of 3 ca. 1830 1957.191a-c
Candlestick 1900-1930 1967.68
Jug 1858-1878 1937.790
Spoon 1897 2009.28.227
Teaspoon ca. 1815 - 1830 1971.24
Pair of buckles 1775-1825 1944.294ab
Napkins (18) 1850-1900 INV.14578a-r
Flag 1867-1876 INV.12341ab
Champagne glass 1875-1925 INV.3822f
Library bookcase 1795-1820 1903.15
Flag: 35 stars 1863 1946.320
Hat 1900-1950 1956.170.4[dup]
Saltcellar 1875-1900 INV.14071a
Decanter set 1850-1900 INV.14082a-d
Souvenir spoon ca. 1909 1987.6b
Teaspoon ca. 1790 1983.31c
Pitcher: Milky White w/blue spots 1850-1880 INV.13636
Candlestick INV.622a
Textile: photograph of bridge /ivy design ca. 1900 1942.83e
Hat 1875-1925 1953.524
Assembled Set of Worcester blue and White Soft Paste: creamer 1775-1790 1957.289
Stemware: goblet 1864-1870 1965.786f
Tile 1725-1775 INV.8787u
Kerchief 1880 1952.309
Plate 1825-1850 1937.773
Teapot ca. 1845 1982.8b
Pitcher 1848 INV.322
Child's fork ca. 1830 1937.76
Confection plate 1850-1870 1941.179
Tea bowl and saucer 1780-1795 1957.306qr
Serving platter 1810-1820 1956.141h
Plate 1879-1885 1971.110g
Log cabin flask 1800-1900 1953.735
Creamer 1820-1830 INV.12755
Bowl INV.572
Napkins (3) 1850-1900 INV.14586a-c
Cup plate 1835-1850 1938.22
Dish 1875-1900 1953.684
Jacquard coverlet 1843 1942.407
Textile fragment 1900-1940 INV.13819
Bottlecap 1800-1900 Z.1950
Ring in box 1825-1875 INV.769n.1-3
Candlesticks (4) 20th century 1967.56a-d
Buttons 1900-1940 Z.2702a-jj
Candy container in the shape of a car After 1945 2009.52.10
Cup: copper lustre blue band INV.13493
Candlestand 1700-1800 1924.132
Souvenir spoon 1891 1949.218
Pocket bottle 1800-1840 1953.447
Tumbler 1815-1840 1938.51
Hutch table 1720-1760 1944.203
Lace fragments 1825-1875 Z.1177.1a-c
Pie plate 1900-1950 1956.171.7[dup]
Footed dish 1890-1920 Z.3182
Plate: "Northern Pacific" ca. 1930-1955 1955.183
Table forks (2) ca. 1840-1860 1941.979ab
Ribbon 1800-1900 INV.3080
Hat 1860-1890 1953.486
Dish: footed compote 1830-1860 1965.797e
Tile 1700-1800 Z.756
Sphere filled with colored thread 1825-1900 1940.281
Sugar tongs ca. 1880 1937.208
Desk ca. 1788 1837.2
Pitcher: creamer 1830-1840 INV.4009
Tile 1750-1775 Z.773q
Handkerchief 1920-1940 1944.232
Souvenir pillowcase 1940-1950 Z.1566.1
Mug: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England ca. 1939 1945.386
Pie crimper ca. 1780-1830 Z.95
Plate from fish set 1870-1890 1996.1l
Fat lamp 1830-1880 2010.6.5
Salt 1826-1830 1965.749a
Saucer 1810-1840 1951.242v
Glass cradle 1880-1910 1953.601
Ribbon ca. 1848 INV.2811
Mug 1905-1913 INV.6518
Flag: red & white bands 1900-1925 INV.12216
Plate: "The 400" 1950-1955 1955.211
Bowl 1900-1950 INV.515
Kerchief 1930-1940 1973.41
Banner w/ dowel; St. Louis Union Bank 1900-1940 INV.11627
Stopper 1820-1870 Z.1264
Brooch and earrings set 1825-1875 INV.12665a-c
Cup bowl: Ship Scene 1820-1840 1940.139a
Spoon 1891-ca. 1920 2009.28.127
Goblet: silver lustre, copper lustre inside 1951.252e
Cape (costume) 1900-1920 1933.32c

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