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1992 Joyce Marquess Carey's "Art Gecko" Pieced and Appliqued Hanging

Maker:
Carey, Joyce Marquess  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric; cotton, synthetic (overall material)
thread (overall material)
filling (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 39 in x 55 in; 99 cm x 140 cm
Object Name:
Hanging
Art quilt
quilt, art, hanging
Place made:
United States: Wisconsin, Madison
Date made:
1990 - 1992
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Rita J. Adrosko
ID Number:
2017.0320.02
Accession number:
2017.0320
Catalog number:
2017.0320.02
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Data Source:
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1850 - 1890 Mary Matthews Album Quilt

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
cotton (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 81 in x 79 in; 206 cm x 201 cm
Object Name:
quilt
Place made:
United States: Missouri, New York
Date made:
1850 - 1890
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Missions  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Virginia Capan and Shahnaz Sahnow
ID Number:
2019.0246.01
Accession number:
2019.0246
Catalog number:
2019.0246.01
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Exhibition:
Artifact Wall
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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1802 - Mary Mitchel's Applique Quilt

Maker:
Mitchel, Mary  Search this
Physical Description:
thread, linen, cotton (overall material)
fabric, cotton (overall material)
printed cotton, applique, stuffed work, quilting (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 104 in x 95 in; 265 cm x 240 cm
Object Name:
Quilt
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Dilltown
United States: Pennsylvania
Date made:
1802
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Stabler Ralston Smith
ID Number:
2018.0230.01
Accession number:
2018.0230
Catalog number:
2018.0230.01
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National Museum of American History
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1830 - 1835 - Thamsin Janney's Applique Quilt

Maker:
Janney, Thamsin  Search this
Physical Description:
thread, cotton (overall material)
fabric, cotton (overall material)
printed cottons, applique, quilted (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 113 in x 122 in; 287 cm x 310 cm
Object Name:
Quilt
Date made:
1830 - 1835
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Stabler Ralston Smith
ID Number:
2018.0230.02
Accession number:
2018.0230
Catalog number:
2018.0230.02
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Pitcher, "George Washington"

Physical Description:
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 5/8 in x 9 1/4 in x 6 1/4 in; 26.9875 cm x 23.495 cm x 15.875 cm
Object Name:
pitcher
Place made:
United Kingdom: England
Date made:
1800
Credit Line:
Robert H. McCauley
ID Number:
CE.63.077
Accession number:
248881
Catalog number:
63.077
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McCauley Liverpool Pottery
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Blue Bull's Eye for a Railroad Lantern

Maker:
Macbeth-Evans Glass Company  Search this
Physical Description:
blue, deep (overall color)
glass, transparent (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in; 4.445 cm x 13.97 cm
overall: 1 3/8 in x 5 3/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 13.6525 cm
Object Name:
glass, bull's eye, railroad lantern
signal, railroad
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Charleroi
Date made:
est. 1899
1914-1915
circa 1899-1915
Credit Line:
Macbeth-Evans Glass Company
ID Number:
CE.919
Catalog number:
919
MT919
Accession number:
58571
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Clear Bull's Eye for an Automatic Signal

Maker:
Macbeth-Evans Glass Company  Search this
Physical Description:
"colorless" (overall color)
glass, transparent (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/4 in; x 13.335 cm
overall: 1 3/8 in x 5 3/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 13.6525 cm
Object Name:
Bull's Eye, Automatic Signal
device, visual signaling
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Charleroi
Date made:
est. 1899
1914-1915
cica 1899-1915
Credit Line:
Macbeth-Evans Glass Company
ID Number:
CE.921
Catalog number:
921
Accession number:
58571
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Meissen Böttger porcelain coffee pot (Hausmaler)

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
gilt (overall production method/technique)
chinoiserie (joint piece style)
Measurements:
overall: 6 7/8 in; 17.4625 cm
overall: 7 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in x 3 11/16 in; 17.93875 cm x 12.3825 cm x 9.36625 cm
Object Name:
coffeepot
Date made:
1715-1720
ca 1715-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.66.170ab
Catalog number:
66.170ab
Collector/donor number:
611
Accession number:
270694
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Meissen red stoneware kendi

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
ceramic, stoneware, refined (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/2 in; 16.51 cm
Object Name:
bottle
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1710-1715
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.68.169
Catalog number:
68.169
Collector/donor number:
659
Accession number:
281777
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Meissen underglaze blue vinegar pot

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
blue (overall color)
monochrome, blue (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 3/4 in; 12.065 cm
Object Name:
coffeepot
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1730-1735
Subject:
Manufacturing  Search this
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.71.203
Catalog number:
71.203
Accession number:
297499
Collector/donor number:
402
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Meissen red stoneware coffeepot

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, rust (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, stoneware, refined (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 7/8 in; 20.0025 cm
Object Name:
coffeepot
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1710-1715
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.75.182ab
Catalog number:
75.182ab
Collector/donor number:
738
Accession number:
319073
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Meissen red stoneware head of Vitellius

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, rust (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, stoneware, refined (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 in; 10.16 cm
Object Name:
bust
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1708-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.75.184
Catalog number:
75.184
Collector/donor number:
678
Accession number:
319073
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen red stoneware tankard

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, rust (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, stoneware, refined (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 8 1/4 in; 20.955 cm
Object Name:
tankard
Meissen tankard
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1710-1715
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.61.68
Catalog number:
61.68
Collector/donor number:
684
Accession number:
240074
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen red stoneware tankard

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
ceramic, stoneware, refined (overall material)
monochrome, rust (overall surface decoration color name)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in; 19.05 cm
Object Name:
tankard
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1710-1715
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.75.183ab
Catalog number:
75.183ab
Collector/donor number:
1173
Accession number:
319073
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Meissen red stoneware tea caddy

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, rust (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, stoneware, refined (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in; 12.7 cm
Object Name:
caddy, tea
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1710-1715
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.68.168
Catalog number:
68.168
Collector/donor number:
658
Accession number:
281777
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen Böttger porcelain tankard

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 7/8 in; 17.4625 cm
Object Name:
tankard
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1713-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.75.185
Catalog number:
75.185
Collector/donor number:
958
Accession number:
319073
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen Böttger porcelain rinsing bowl

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
polychrome (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 7/8 in x 5 7/8 in; 7.3025 cm x 14.9225 cm
Object Name:
bowl, rinsing
Date made:
1713-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.61.70
Catalog number:
61.70
Collector/donor number:
784
Accession number:
240074
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen Böttger porcelain teapot and cover

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 5/8 in; 9.2075 cm
Object Name:
teapot
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1713-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.68.174ab
Catalog number:
68.174ab
Collector/donor number:
711
Accession number:
281777
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen Böttger porcelain coffeepot

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 5/8 in; 14.2875 cm
Object Name:
coffeepot
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1713-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.70.642ab
Catalog number:
70.642ab
Collector/donor number:
695
Accession number:
292238
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National Museum of American History
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Meissen Böttger porcelain coffeepot

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
monochrome, (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/2 in; 16.51 cm
Object Name:
coffeepot
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Date made:
1713-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.75.187
Catalog number:
75.187
Collector/donor number:
1466
Accession number:
319073
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