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Set of Commedia dell’arte marionettes, each with facial masks and costume of stock character. Pulcinella shown with a drooping mask. White suit with ruffled collar. Black coots. Wooden hands sewn into sleeves.

Pulcinella Puppet, 18th century
carved and painted wood, glass and woven cloth.
1921-7-8

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

Trophy composed of musical attributes: harp, tambourine, sheets of music, with garland of flowers.

Fragment (France), ca. 1725
carved wood covered with gesso and gilded.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1923-22-73

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

Left portion of the base of a pilaster, with two decorated mouldings.

Fragment, Capital (France), ca. 1720
oak, carved.
1923-33-1

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This object has not been digitized yet.

Tile Panel, 1760–1770
tin-glazed earthenware, painted wood.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1924-7-1

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

Box (probably France), 1860

Box (probably France), 1860
paper.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1925-1-48

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

This object has not been digitized yet.

Plaque (France), 1777
plaster, wood, metal.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1925-1-12

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Purse of red velvet with drawstring of colored silks. On the bottom, a coat of arms and on sides, panels embroidered in metallic thread.

Gaming Purse (Italy), 17th century
silk, metal thread.
Gift of Charles W. Gould.
1926-11-16

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 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.

Candlestick, 1878–1879

Candlestick, 1878–1879
silver.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-132-a,b

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

(a) Square base with bead molding and anthemion motifs on corners. Urn-shaped candleholder with four repoussé figures of Victory with palm leaf and laurel wreath above flower swags. (b) removable bobêche.

Candlestick (England), 1878–1879
silver.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-133-a,b

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

Porcelain cup and cover with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.

Cup And Lid (China (for export)), late 18th–early 19th century
glazed and gilt porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-150-a,b

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

Porcelain cup and cover with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.

Cup And Cover, late 18th–early 19th century
porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-151-a,b

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

A bust portrait of Benjamin Franklin in biscuit porcelain on a gilded underglaze-blue waisted socle.

Benjamin Franklin Bust, 1790–1795
unglazed porcelain (bisque).
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-447-a,b

This object was made by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Clock (France), late 18th–early 19th century
marble, onyx, bronze, gilding.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-547-a/e

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

A pair of glass grape bunches

Bunch Of Grapes (USA), 19th century
glass.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-51-a,b

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

Porcelain cup and cover with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.

Cup And Lid, late 18th–early 19th century
porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-149-a,b

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

Two cherubs under a tree on a mound of rocks with a waterfall and sea life. The seated cherub transfers fish from a small bucket to a net held by the standing figure.

Cupids Fishing (Water), from a group called The Elements Figure Group,...
unglazed (biscuit) porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-523

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 cage (a) with animals and birds among leafy scrolls, in cut-out silver. Strap handle, flat on top. Hinged cover with shell thumbrest, and hole for spoon. Cylindrical, dark blue glass insert (b).

Mustard Pot, late 18th century
silver, glass.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-163-a,b

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

Figure of a crouching white rabbit with ears laying flat against its head; eyes, nose, muzzle, mouth and interior of ears picked out in shades of pink.

Rabbit Figure, 20th century
glazed porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-210

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Porcelain cup and cover (Pot de Crème) with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.

Pot de Crème Cup And Lid, late 18th century
gilt and glazed porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-142-a,b

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

Porcelain cup and cover with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.

Cup And Lid (China (for export)), late 18th–early 19th century
glazed and gilt porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-148-a,b

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

Porcelain cup and cover (Pot de Crème) with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.

Pot de Crème Cup And Lid, late 18th century
glaze and gilt porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-152-a,b

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

Semi-ovoid, with domed top, raised strap handles and square base. Geometric design on body with square reserve on front, containing flowers. Floral bands about foot, foot bolted to body, top and cover. Gilding throughout.

Pair Of Vases And Cover, ca. 1795
porcelain, polychrome and gilt decoration.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-454-a/d

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

Two cherubs under a tree on a mound of ricks with clinging vegetation. Standing cherub at left sharpening an Arrowpoint on a grindstone. Seated cherub holds a torch in an upraised hand.

Cupids Grinding (Air), from a group called The Elements Figure Group,...
unglazed (biscuit) porcelain.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-522

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

Clock (France), ca. 1785

Clock (France), ca. 1785
marble, bronze, ceramic.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-99-a/f

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.

Barrel-shaped body with pointed spout, ribbed strap handle. Body ribbed, and stiped in green.

Pitcher (England), 1775–99
lead-glazed earthenware with green underglaze decoration.
Gift of Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt.
1931-44-19

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

Square pierced and shaped mount, hammered and wrought lines at four corners to form quadrated designs of leaf-like elements. Nail with notched square head and square shank.

Decorative Door Boss And Nail, ca. 1550–1700
wrought iron.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-88-18-a,b

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

Square type, pierced and embossed with wrought lines. Quadrant leaf design based on old examples. Square, pyramid-shaped nail head on a square shank.

Doorplate Fastener Knobbed Post, ca. 1550–1700
steel-plated wrought iron.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-88-35-a,b

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

Frame (Italy), ca. 1660

Frame (Italy), ca. 1660
wood, carved, gilded, painted.
Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
1931-66-104

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

Circular shape with pinched spout and handle in form of snake.

Oil Lamp (possibly India), ca. 1880
raised, repoussé, chased silver.
Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
1931-66-3

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

Block for printing textiles with a carved design of a thin, serpentine stem with flowers and leaves. Wire rods massed around pattern and set as diagonals in open spaces. Grooves in the sides for handling.

Printing Block (France), late 18th century
wood, metal.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-71-26

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Formed like a conch shell on a domed foot of irregular outline. Handle composed of two crossed strips, with thumb rest in the form of a leaf. Raised diamond border at both foot and rim.

Sauce Boat, 1775–1790
tin-glazed earthenware ("cream ware").
1931-82-33

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

Oval, with vertical walls and hinged lid, depressed in center. Hinged brass handle on lid. At base, alternating flowers and triple leaves in gold on black ground. Sides buff, with village scenery and two fishermen painted in brown on front. Top of lid buff, sides black with gold leaves and flowers. Simple lock (key missing).

Box, ca. 1800
enameled tôle, brass.
Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
1931-84-19

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

Standing cow with head turned to the left. On an elongated octagonal base with beveled sides. Painted decoration including a blanket and sprays of flowers in green, pink, red and gold.

Cow Figure, ca. 1690
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-41-22

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