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Balustrade panel from an interior stairway. Stylized leaves and berries form a symmetrical arrangement.

Schlesinger and Mayer Department Store Balustrade Panels, 1903–1904
cast iron.
Gift of Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company.
1974-13-1-a,b

This object was made by Winslow Brothers Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A rectangle textured copper tray with the impression of a fish and two small crabs framed in wood with handles on opposite sides.

Tray Mounted In Frame (USA), 1909
copper, semi-precious stones.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1990-158-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Thrown, thin-walled body of attenuated ovoid form with double neck rising from shoulder; double mouth with ruffled and crumpled edges; two applied double-loop handles on left and right; low, spreading circular foot; the whole covered in dark blue glaze, portions mottled in shades of purple and green silver metallic blotches in slight relief.

Double-handled Vase (USA), ca. 1893–1909
glazed earthenware.
Gift of Marcia and William Goodman.
1984-84-33

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Doorplate (USA), ca. 1895

Doorplate (USA), ca. 1895
Overall: 24.5 x 9 x 6.5 cm (9 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.).
Gift of Roger G. Kennedy.
1979-77-8-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

One of three matching bracket pilaster mounts. Empire style with pendant tongues decorated with palmetto below a frieze of rosettes

Mount (USA), mid–late 19th century
gilt bronze.
Gift of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander.
1907-1-57

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rococo style cartouche on curved banded stem

Curtain Tie-backs (USA), ca. 1850–70
gilded copper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1916-19-13-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Terminal (USA)
wood, gilded.
1908-13-4-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Gold iridescent pitcher with diamond pattern, applied light blue handle.

Pitcher (USA), ca. 1900
favrile glass.
Bequest of Joseph L. Morris.
1966-55-32

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oil Lamp (USA), 19th century
steel.
Gift of the Estate of Natalie K. Blair.
1952-66-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Bottle green glass. On one face, bust of Washington, with gueue, facing left. Inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY". Reverse, bust of Taylor, in uniform, facing left. Inscription: "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" "DYOTTVILLE GLASSWORKS PHILAD.A." with sheared mouth.

Housing recommended

Flask (USA), ca. 1850
glass.
Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.
1931-40-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Two-tiered square base with two rows of beading, of silver. Blue glass column shaft, capped by silver capital hung with three bead swags. Candleholder in the shape of a fluted urn, silver. No marks.

Candlestick (USA), 19th century
silver, glass.
Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
1931-66-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Triangular-shaped vase with three long applied glass ribs; dark smokey yellow to light yellow color.

Vase (USA), ca. 1900
favrile glass.
Bequest of Joseph L. Morris.
1966-55-30

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Whale's tooth incised on one side with clipper ship flying American flag, three small buildings at one side, large 5-pointed and wreathed star overhead; on other side, a tree with red fruit. Tip of tooth decorated with leaf and berry design; base of tooth has cross-hatched band with serrated pattern on edge, each point having a central red dot.

Scrimshaw (USA), mid-19th century
whale tooth, india ink.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-a-813

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Bunch Of Grapes (USA)

Bunch Of Grapes (USA)
glass.
1926-37-51-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Slightly flairing cylindrical body on circular foot; clear with pressed assymetrical patterns, bamboo shoots and figure with parasol; handle moldedas stem of bamboo.

Pitcher (USA), 1880–85
glass (pressed).
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1995-148-1

This object was made by Duncan Glass Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

One piece of a six-piece desk set. Letter file of favrille glass and bronze in a grapevine pattern. File has three compartments in a stepped configuration.

Letter File (USA), ca. 1910-20
favrile glass, bronze.
Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee.
1997-11-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Lamp (USA)
blown and pressed glass, tin, cork.
1942-26-1-a/d

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Cylindrical body with high, concave neck, open on top. Opening covered by ivory button fastened to wire which goes through the opening. Pivoting on center axis on bottom three radiating feet ending in ivory knobs. Pivoting cover for opening through which pepper corns are put in. Marked Gorham three marks 'G'.

Pepper Mill (USA), 1874
silver, ivory, metal.
Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand.
1953-143-47

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Optical Device With Stand (USA)

Optical Device With Stand (USA)
glass, metal (stand).
1960-251-1-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Light (USA), 1912

Light (USA), 1912
Overall: 13.2 x 15 x 9.2 cm (5 3/16 x 5 7/8 x 3 5/8 in.).
Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris.
1994-118-21

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Squat cylindrical form with applied gold edges and chased with elaborate Chinese landscapes; two handles. Tapering conical lid with stepped knop.

Sugar Bowl And Lid (USA), ca. 1915
silver, gold.
Gift of Shirley Seid in memory of Lauraine and Emanuel Kaplan.
1996-58-3-a,b

This object was made by Sweetser Co., New York.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular box with hinged cover domed from front to back. Ring bail handle on cover, and hinged harp fastening. Painted black with horizontal band of dull gray and upper half of body on front and two ends only. On the front of band and extending below are sprays of acorns and leaves; on each end a small branch of cherries. Colors are vermillion red, yellow, and green, with black lines. Cover has two double sprays of yellow fond-type leaves, with some red, and yellow lines across ends. A continuous border of repeated 3-leaf motif in yellow extends across ends and front.

Box (USA), early 19th century
tôle (painted tin).
Giff of Mrs. Henry B. duPont.
1954-26-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Baluster-form mug with scroll handle. Engraved "WEF" with asterick under the E.

Mug (USA), ca. 1760
silver.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-134

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cylindrical form with applied gold edges and chased with elaborate Chinese landscapes, deep spout, and shaped handle opposite.

Cream Jug (USA), ca. 1915
silver, gold.
Gift of Shirley Seid in memory of Lauraine and Emanuel Kaplan.
1996-58-4

This object was made by Sweetser Co., New York.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Conical shape, slightly flaring rim, and angular handle terminating in leaf scroll. Whole body, except for circular cartouche with engraved "R", covered with repousse and chased flowers, leaves and butterflies on granular ground.

Mug (USA), 1879
silver.
1957-36-9

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Pickle Dish And Spear (USA)

Pickle Dish And Spear (USA)
silver, gilt silver.
1993-48-4-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

One piece of a six-piece desk set. Rectangular blotter with button handle decorated with green grapeleaf pattern.

Blotter (USA), ca. 1910-20
glass, bronze.
Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee.
1997-11-8-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

One piece of a six-piece desk set. Box of favrille glass and bronze in a grapevine pattern. Box stands on ball feet and has beaded edges.

Box (USA), ca. 1910-20
favrile glass, bronze.
Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee.
1997-11-6-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

pottery in the form of a scarab, green

Paperweight (USA), 1904–09
earthenware, glaze.
Gift of Marcia and William Goodman.
1983-88-9

This object was made by Grueby Pottery and Grueby Faience Company, Revere, Massachusetts.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Circular bowl with perforations in shape of a six-pointed star. Flaring edge with raised cord rim. Ebony handle.

Tea Strainer (USA), late 19th–early 20th century
silver, ebony.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-152

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

One piece of a six-piece desk set. Pen tray of favrille glass and bronze in a grapevine pattern. Tray is shallow and rectangular and divided into three sections, the middle being the largest.

Pen Tray (USA), ca. 1910-20
favrile glass, bronze.
Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee.
1997-11-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Square tile with brown to maroon marbleized design.

Tile (USA), 1880–90
glass.
Museum purchase through gift of Gertrude Crownfield.
1958-48-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Green, blue and yellow, central four-leaf clover.

Tile (USA), 1880–90
glass.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John E. Alexandre.
1958-47-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Burgundy glass, abstract design.

Tile (USA), 1880–90
glass.
Museum purchase through gift of Clementina Furniss.
1958-50-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Green glass, yellow circle, brown infill, abstract design.

Tile (USA), 1880–90
glass.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. J.G.K. Duer.
1958-49-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Red and mustard yellow background with dark central four-leaf clover.

Tile (USA), 1880–90
glass.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John E. Alexandre.
1958-47-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.