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Bottle, Figure of Carrie Nation https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/605
Colorless pressed glass bottle molded into the shape of the standing figure Carrie Nation (1846-1911). Her body and head are somewhat bulbous; her hands are crossed over her stomach holding a large purse (in proper left hand) and closed umbrella with hooked handle (in proper right). Her tall top hat forms the neck and mouth of the bottle.
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Fork, One of Set https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/108078
Fork, One of Set
February 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Stool https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/64032
Stool
February 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Plate https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/822
Round, highly polished shallow pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center of plate and around edge of rim. CONDITION: Good; some scratches and pitting; several dark spots of discoloration and dings, especially on bottom.
February 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Butter Knife https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/97166
Butter Knife
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Child's Bentwood Rocking Chair https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/116709
Frame: a. Materials: Bentwood, b. Finish: Ebonized with gold stenciling; III. Upholstery: a. Cover: Brussels carpet, b. Trim: Gimped galloon with supplementary warps; c. Structure: One panel slung seat; textile only, I. Webbing: None, ii. Springs: None, iii. Edges: None, IV. Cake: None. (Mellon Project, 1997): TEXTILE: Cover and trim are the only textiles. Seat is a Brussels carpet fragment of black, red, gold, blue, green wool uncut pile in a floral pattern. Symmetrical floral design. TRIM: Cross-reference trim on 1991.199 Folding Armchair and 1990.203 Folding Armchair. Inexpensive cotton gimped galloon with supplementary warps. One cone shaped brass tack in corner-probably not original. FRAME: Ebonized bentwood rocking chair with machine-made carpet textile seat. The back is composed of two opposed elongated bent C-shaped round elements attached to the gently curved back stiles. A thin, centered, elongated, inverted U-shape round member arches above the opposed C-shape back, passes through the tops of the C's and terminates in the lower curve of the C's. The bent arms are attached to the front of the back stiles and the set on the two gently curved runners. There are two round cross stretchers at the front of the runners, one in the center, and one towards the back. A pair of cross stretchers support the rounded-corner square seat frame between the scrolling arms; the front of the back elements and the front of the top back stiles are decorated with painted gold lines and leaves. FINISH: Ebonized with gilded stencil. INTERPRETATION: Very inexpensive upholstery, thus poor quality trim, could be period/original. Cone-shaped tack is later effort to stabilize trim. ELEMENTS OF UPHOLSTERY THAT APPEAR TO BE ORIGINAL: Carpet seat and possibly trim. (Mellon Project, 1997): General Condition: Fair, general surface soils and wear throughout. Textile is in poor condition. Consists of one layer of carpeting and trim, stretched, worn and pulling away from tacks at fabric edge. Trim no longer exists at front rail. Frame is stable but loose. Bentwood construction is in good condition. Finish is generally worn but gilded highlights remain. Finish is especially worn at stretchers in front. TREATMENT RECOMMENDATION: Vacuum and surface clean, stabilize textile to edges of seat if put on display. CONDITION - Generally good condition. The ebonized finish is rubbed on top curve of back crest, of arms, and front cross stretchers. The fabric seat is worn and soiled and has become unattached across the front, Gimp across front is missing.
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Portrait Medallion https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/69320
Portrait Medallion
February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Hanukah Menorah, Candle Holder https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/87896
Hanukah Menorah, Candle Holder
February 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jug, Roger Williams Pattern https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/212129
An earthenware pitcher with cream ground, the wide rim along the outer neck decorated in the Aesthetic style with a polychrome pattern of sunflowers on the sides and corncobs at the spout against a terracotta ground, with a thin black line at the top and bottom. The top rim with a thin gilt line. The curved handle decorated with a motif of abstracted leaves in terracotta and brown, with a thin gilt line running along the outer edges. The body of the pitcher decorated on three sides with elaborate black transfer-printed decorations. One side with a full-length portrait of Roger Williams, holding a book in his left hand with his right hand outstretched, flanked by single corn plants either side. The other side shows Roger Williams and his men arriving in Rhode Island and greeting a Native American chief. The scene is capped by a flowing ribbon at top inscribed: “WHAT CHEER.” Below is a rectangular scrolled plaque inscribed: “1636.” At center, below the spout, is an anchor in a scrolled cartouche floating in the ocean, with “HOPE” inscribed above. Below is the transfer-printed inscription: “I having made covenant / of peaceable neighborhood / with all the Sachems and / natives round about us; / and having in a sense of God’s / merciful providence unto me in my / distress, called the place Providence / ROGER WILLIAMS.” CONDITION: Very good condition.
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Clock, Albatross https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/115770
Clock with rectangular frame ornamented with cast Chinese cloud motifs sits on attached brass fretwork base. Front and side panels of clock set with glazed earthenware tiles in dark blue with molded decoration of bees, leaves and vine, asymmetrically arranged. Face of clock, inset into front tile, is flanked by brass diamond lozenges and has a circular cover of beveled glass, framed in brass. Inside cover clock face is surrounded by brass border of modified egg-and-dart motif. Arabic numerals painted in black on face; center of face recessed and exposes part of mechanism. Top of clock has rectangular tile cushion panel of dark blue with stylized cloud motif set in brass fretwork frame. Rear of clock has circular opening exposing works; this opening is surrounded by brass border with cloud motifs flanked by diamond lozenges. CONDITION: Working order but some oxidation to works. Especially chime coil. Two hairline cracks to face, through 6 and between 9/10. X-shaped scratch, upper right of front tile. Normal wear.
February 10, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Covered Dish, U.S. Battleship Maine https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/592
White milk glass dish (a) with lid (b) pressed into shape of the U.S. battleship Maine. CONDITION: Good; tiny chips around edges and dirt in crevices.
February 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Two Single Crewel Bed Curtains https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/10250
Two Single Crewel Bed Curtains
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Teapot https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/78257
Teapot
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Magazine Holder https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/2287
Whimsical, heart-shaped magazine holder made of chromed metal and painted-black wood parts. Base is a low, rectangular piece of wood with rounded sides and a scooped top; five square-grooved channels run across the center of the base's top from side to side. Two thin sheets of metal attached to center of base symmetrically arc upwards and curve over into scrolled ends, forming a heart shape. Another, narrower strip of metal forms semi-circle that hugs underside of heart. Tall, metal rectangular post with rounded edges bisects the heart from top to bottom; it resembles an arrow stuck into the heart. Attached to sides at top of post are two wooden pieces forming a handle; they are in shape of parallelogram with curved top and bottom sides; outer sides of handles decorated with three square-grooved channels; this handle evokes the feathers on the end of an arrow. All parts attached with screws. CONDITION: Fair; all-over spotting and some tarnishing in chrome; scratches in wooden handle and base, especially along edges; some rusting around screws.
February 9, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Bonbonnière in Form of a Cat https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/108018
Bonbonnière in Form of a Cat
February 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Bill of Sale of T. Brooks & Co., Nos. 127 & 129 https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/66590
Bill of Sale of T. Brooks & Co., Nos. 127 & 129
February 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Goblet https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/2242
Silverplate goblet; part of set with pitcher and stand (1994.119.2a-c) and a matching goblet (1994.119.4). Downward tapering polished cylindrical bowl, with cup-shaped bottom. Asymmetrical incised floral decoration in the Japanese taste on one half of bowl; molded segmented horizontal band around lower portion of bowl with alternating stylized floral motifs. Tripartite flared stem with central knob, resting on broad polished, flat, slightly raised base.
February 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Plaque https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/78782
Plaque
February 8, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Sugar Bowl https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/111413
Sugar Bowl
February 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Goblet https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/154393
Goblet, stands on base of octagonal form. Stem tapers to molded ring and then flares to the underside of the basin, which is decorated with foliate panels. Deep gothic-style panels decorate sides of piece, which has molded lip. Condition: Good with tarnish
February 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Latin Cross https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/46076
Latin Cross
February 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Waste Bowl from a Twelve Piece Tea Service https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/149313
Waste Bowl from a Twelve Piece Tea Service
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Teapot and Lid https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/164974
Teapot and Lid
February 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Teapot https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/36333
Silver teapot, oval-shaped body with straight sides, beaded around the foot, shoulder and lid. Wood finial and handle. Rivets as well as solder attach handle and spout. It is decorated with bright-cut foliate chain around the base and shoulder and is engraved with oval vacant cartouche centered on front. CONDITION: Good, lower portion of finial is damaged and partly missing.
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Plate https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/839
Small, round, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center of plate. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with deep scratches, especially in center; long crack along inner edge of rim (opens into hole); few dark spots of discoloration and patches of pitting; rim is bent / misshapen.
February 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM