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An Austrian cold-painted bronze table lamp, in the manner of Franz Bergmann (1861 -1936), Vienna; retailed by B. Altman & Co., late 19th/early 20th century
stamped B. Altman & Co. New York
height 15 in., width of base 6 in.
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An Austrian cold-painted bronze and figural lamp by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1910
bearing an impressed B amphora mark
height 17.5 in., width 8 in.
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Bear figure and spill holder
ca. 1850–75
Possibly Parker Pottery Pennsylvania
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Shaker sampler
1844
Mariah Boil American
Few samplers were made in Shaker communities. This example is a sweet and simple piece of work, finely made and laid out in a clear composition. It illustrates the well-known Shaker mission to produce architecture and decorative arts that were functional but beautiful and that depended on the bare essentials of form for their decorative appeal.
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Sampler with geometric patterns, lettering, and various motifs
mid-17th century
Dutch
This Dutch sampler is an of example a practical working document, with various small patterns and motifs scattered across the surface of the cloth in different orientations making the best use of the available space on the foundation fabric. Apparently the women of Marken Island kept their samplers in or near their kitchens for handy reference. This practice has caused the samplers from this area to be discolored from exposure to the fumes and residue from cooking fires.
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