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Material Collection (#11)

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Background imageMaterial Collection: Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for December, 1860. 1. Visiting Dress. Robe of plain colour, having near the bottom of the jupe a wide band of black velvet

Background imageMaterial Collection: Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. The sale of the valuable presents received during the late tour of his Excellency the Right Honourable the Governor-General

Background imageMaterial Collection: Yellow, between circa 1847 and circa 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada

Yellow, between circa 1847 and circa 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Yellow, between circa 1847 and circa 1852. From Costumes in Five Different Colors

Background imageMaterial Collection: Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696. Creator: Elias Christoph Heiss

Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696. Creator: Elias Christoph Heiss
Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696

Background imageMaterial Collection: Dyers, c1802. Creator: Hokusai

Dyers, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Dyers, c1802

Background imageMaterial Collection: Poetess (image 2 of 2), c1800. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Poetess (image 2 of 2), c1800. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Poetess (image 2 of 2), c1800. From Thirty-six Immortal Poetesses (detail)

Background imageMaterial Collection: Poetess (image 1 of 2), c1800. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Poetess (image 1 of 2), c1800. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Poetess (image 1 of 2), c1800. From Thirty-six Immortal Poetesses (detail)

Background imageMaterial Collection: The Paris Fashions for August, 1860. Creator: Unknown

The Paris Fashions for August, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Paris Fashions for August, 1860. 1. Walking Dress...silk dress trimmed with lace...the mantelet-pelisse is cut square in front, and is composed of two rows of Chantilly lace

Background imageMaterial Collection: Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard

Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch

Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Other Title(s): Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Background imageMaterial Collection: Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Creator: Hendrik Johannes Haverman

Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Creator: Hendrik Johannes Haverman
Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Portrait of Dutch Major General and politician Willem Rooseboom (1843-1920), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1899-1904

Background imageMaterial Collection: Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Creator: Hannké

Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Creator: Hannké
Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Portrait of J. B. van Heutsz (1851-1924), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1904-1909

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Villageoise de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Villageoise de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Villageoise de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Man's suit, Europe, c.1790, altered c.1805. Creator: Unknown

Man's suit, Europe, c.1790, altered c.1805. Creator: Unknown
Man's suit, Europe, c.1790, altered c.1805

Background imageMaterial Collection: Yantra of Panchanguli, c1425. Creator: Unknown

Yantra of Panchanguli, c1425. Creator: Unknown
Yantra of Panchanguli, c1425

Background imageMaterial Collection: Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Portrait of the Envoy now in Paris, sketched from a miniature painted by a Persian artist

Background imageMaterial Collection: A Vaishnava Scroll, between 1650 and 1700. Creator: Unknown

A Vaishnava Scroll, between 1650 and 1700. Creator: Unknown
A Vaishnava Scroll, between 1650 and 1700

Background imageMaterial Collection: Christina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, née Löwenhielm, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom

Christina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, née Löwenhielm, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Christina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, nee Lowenhielm, c18th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of a Man, c.1795. Creator: Francois-Andre Vincent

Portrait of a Man, c.1795. Creator: Francois-Andre Vincent
Portrait of a Man, c.1795

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fredrik IV, 1671-1702, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, married to Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden, 1690

Fredrik IV, 1671-1702, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, married to Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden, 1690

Background imageMaterial Collection: Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century

Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century. Creator: Anon

Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century. Creator: Anon
Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of Ernest Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, 1650. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Ernest Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, 1650. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Ernest Gunther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, 1650

Background imageMaterial Collection: Andreas Burckardt, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Andreas Burckardt, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Andreas Burckardt, c17th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666. Creator: David Frumerie

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666. Creator: David Frumerie
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666

Background imageMaterial Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558. Creator: Anon

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558

Background imageMaterial Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageMaterial Collection: Castles in the Air, 1885. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn

Castles in the Air, 1885. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Castles in the Air, 1885

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. It is unfortunate that so little is known about this vividly portrayed personality, this Mrs. or Miss, Sackett

Background imageMaterial Collection: Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin

Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777

Background imageMaterial Collection: Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin

Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777

Background imageMaterial Collection: Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin

Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Gustav III, 1746-1792, King of Sweden, 1777

Background imageMaterial Collection: Suburban home of Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr. sleeping room, Port Washington, New York, c1900-1910

Suburban home of Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr. sleeping room, Port Washington, New York, c1900-1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Suburban home of Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr. sleeping room, Port Washington, New York, between 1900 and 1910

Background imageMaterial Collection: Still Life With Cherries And Peaches, between 1885 and 1887. Creator: Paul Cezanne

Still Life With Cherries And Peaches, between 1885 and 1887. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Still Life With Cherries And Peaches, between 1885 and 1887

Background imageMaterial Collection: Incroyable Doll, c.1885 (fashion c.1794). Creator: Unknown

Incroyable Doll, c.1885 (fashion c.1794). Creator: Unknown
Incroyable Doll, c.1885 (fashion c.1794)

Background imageMaterial Collection: Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660. Creator: Mattia Preti

Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660. Creator: Mattia Preti
Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn

Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Here John Pigott is posed before a depiction of the harbor of Hamilton, the two sloops alluding to his position as customs collector

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott, between 1740 and 1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn

Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott, between 1740 and 1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Fannie Pigott, Mrs. John Pigott, between 1740 and 1763. Joseph Blackburn visited Bermuda, which had come under British domination in 1684

Background imageMaterial Collection: Miss Charlotte Papendick as a Child, 1788. Creator: John Hoppner

Miss Charlotte Papendick as a Child, 1788. Creator: John Hoppner
Miss Charlotte Papendick as a Child, 1788

Background imageMaterial Collection: Fashion Plate (Last Full Dinner and Evening Dresses), 1822. Creator: Unknown

Fashion Plate (Last Full Dinner and Evening Dresses), 1822. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Last Full Dinner and Evening Dresses), 1822. From The Lady's Magazine

Background imageMaterial Collection: Standing young woman, leaning against wall, 1869-1892. Creator: Pieter Haaxman

Standing young woman, leaning against wall, 1869-1892. Creator: Pieter Haaxman
Standing young woman, leaning against wall, 1869-1892

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de Navarre, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de Navarre, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de Navarre, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Kirguisienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kirguisienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kirguisienne, c1797

Background imageMaterial Collection: Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress... 17 March 1841, (1841)

Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress... 17 March 1841, (1841). Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress on the occasion of her marriage to Jan van der Hoop, 17 March 1841, (1841)

Background imageMaterial Collection: Miniature Portrait with Overlays (image 2 of 2), c1650. Creator: Anon

Miniature Portrait with Overlays (image 2 of 2), c1650. Creator: Anon
Miniature Portrait with Overlays (image 2 of 2), c1650

Background imageMaterial Collection: The Duke of Chartres, later Duke of Orléans, c1770s. Creator: Alexander Roslin

The Duke of Chartres, later Duke of Orléans, c1770s. Creator: Alexander Roslin
The Duke of Chartres, later Duke of Orleans, c1770s

Background imageMaterial Collection: Still life, c.1644-c.1666. Creator: Jan Albertsz. Rotius

Still life, c.1644-c.1666. Creator: Jan Albertsz. Rotius
Still life, c.1644-c.1666

Background imageMaterial Collection: Portrait of Abrahamina Henriëtte Wurfbain (1808-1883), wife of Jacob de Vos Jz, 1837

Portrait of Abrahamina Henriëtte Wurfbain (1808-1883), wife of Jacob de Vos Jz, 1837. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Portrait of Abrahamina Henriette Wurfbain (1808-1883), wife of Jacob de Vos Jz, 1837. Jacob de Vos Jacobszoon (1803-1878) was an Amsterdam art collector and owner of the Gallery de Vos




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