Initial Collection (#8)

MS Hunter 229 f. 3v June, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675689 MS Hunter 229 f.3v June, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Ms. 392 fol. 149 The Triumph of Love, from Sonetti, Canzoni e Triomphi by Petrarch (1304-73) 1470 (vellum)
XIR194147 Ms.392 fol.149 The Triumph of Love, from Sonetti, Canzoni e Triomphi by Petrarch (1304-73) 1470 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 23x16 cm; Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras

MS Hunter 229 f. 5v October, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675694 MS Hunter 229 f.5v October, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Carved Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Carved Chair, 1935/1942

Silver Coffee Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Silver Coffee Pot, c. 1936

Butter Mold, c. 1940. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Butter Mold, c. 1940

Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: John R. Towers
Silver Teapot, c. 1936

Rawhide Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Rawhide Chest, c. 1937

Initial Letter V (Satyr) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Satyr) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Initial Letters (Vulture) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letters (Vulture) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Initial Letter M (Venus) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter M (Venus) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Johnsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Initial Letter V (Elephant) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Elephant) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Butter Box, c. 1938. Creator: William Spiecker
Butter Box, c. 1938

Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Foot Warmer, c. 1936

Sampler, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Sampler, c. 1936. (Initials H. R. dated 1733)

Door Knocker, c. 1936. Creator: Jack Staloff
Door Knocker, c. 1936

Coronation Ribbon, England, 1761. Creator: Unknown
Coronation Ribbon, England, 1761

Box, c. 1936. Creator: Isidore Sovensky
Box, c. 1936

Carved Wood Book Cover, c. 1936. Creator: Natalie Simon
Carved Wood Book Cover, c. 1936

Silver Spoon, 1935 / 1942. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Silver Spoon, 1935/1942

Watch Fob, c. 1936. Creator: Bertha Semple
Watch Fob, c. 1936

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gaius (Caligula), 37-38. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gaius (Caligula), 37-38

As (Coin) Portraying Agrippa, 27-12 BCE. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Agrippa, 27-12 BCE

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 22-30. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 22-30

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-35. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-35

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius, 22-23. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius, 22-23

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Drusus, 22-23. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Drusus, 22-23

Coin Depicting Hand with Scales, 41-54. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Hand with Scales, 41-54

Spoon, 1779 / 85. Creator: Benjamin Halsted
Spoon, 1779/85

Sestertius (Coin) Depicting an Elephant Quadriga, 34-35. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Depicting an Elephant Quadriga, 34-35

As (Coin) Portraying Drusus, 21-22. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Drusus, 21-22

Beaker, 1820 / 57. Creator: Gerardus Boyce
Beaker, 1820/57

Wall Hat Rack, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Wall Hat Rack, c. 1937

Valentine, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Valentine, c. 1937

Shaker Glove, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Elizabeth Moutal
Shaker Glove, 1935/1942

Tea caddy, 1790 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Tea caddy, 1790/1800. Decorated with motif of allegorical figures; Liberty with bell, and Justice with scales. Made in Qianlong, China, for the American market

Tea Bowl and Saucer, 1790 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Tea Bowl and Saucer, 1790/1800. Decorated with motif of allegorical figures; Liberty with bell, and Justice with scales. Made in China for the American market

Wallet, c. 1939. Creator: Ralph Morton
Wallet, c. 1939

Pa. German Jug, c. 1937. Creator: Frances Lichten
Pa. German Jug, c. 1937

Pa. German Pie Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Pa. German Pie Plate, c. 1936. (Plate dated 1808)

Shaker Kerchief, c. 1937. Creator: Charles Goodwin
Shaker Kerchief, c. 1937

Bowl, 1938. Creator: Grace Halpin
Bowl, 1938

Chest, 1936. Creator: John Dieterich
Chest, 1936

Representation of Saint Claire (Chiara) of Assisi (c. 1192-1253)
GIA4794906 Representation of Saint Claire (Chiara) of Assisi (c.1192-1253), founder of the religious order of the Clares. Miniature from a 15th century manuscript

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