biglam/cooper-hewitt-alt-text huggingface dataset:
Button
, ca. 1880

1925-2-372-a: On card 4150;     1931-59-320-a: button with cast decoration in flower pattern.

...;     1931-59-321-a: On card 4150;     1931-59-322-a/c,e: buttons ornamented with woven pattern made up of e...;     1931-59-323-a/c: circular buttons with small knobs on edge and cent...;     1931-59-324-a: cast brass button with ornament in design of flowe...;     1931-59-325-a: flat circular buttons with cast ornament in design...;     1931-59-326-a: Domed, circular buttons with ornament of leaves on...;     1936-49-6-a: On card 41
Geometric design, embossed, of concent...;     1938-58-940-a,j: 2 circular brass buttons; flat ; plain - for other...;     1941-102-21-a: On card 4150;     1942-2-11: On card 4150;     1942-2-8-a,b: On card 4150;     1943-4-3-b: On card 41, was incorrectly labeled 1943-3-9b50;     1943-4-3-c: On card 4150;     a-a-498: On card 4150;     a-a-499: On card 4150;     a-a-500: On card 4150;     a-a-501: On card 4150;     a-a-502: On card 4150;     a-a-503: On card 4150;     a-a-504: On card 4150;     a-a-505: On card 4150;     a-a-506: On card 4150;     a-a-507: On card 4150;     a-a-508: On card 4150;     a-a-509: On card 4150;     a-a-510: On card 4150;     a-a-511: On card 4150;     a-a-512: On card 4150;     a-a-513: On card 4150;     a-a-514: On card 4150;     a-a-515: On card 4150;     a-a-516: On card 4150;     a-a-517: On card 4150;     a-a-518: On card 4150;     a-a-519: On card 4150;     a-a-520: On card 4150;     a-a-521: On card 4150;     a-a-522: On card 4150;     a-a-523: On card 4150;     a-a-524: On card 4150;     a-a-525: On card 4150;     a-a-526: On card 4150;     a-a-527: On card 4150;     a-a-529: On card 4150;     a-a-530: On card 4150;     a-a-531: On card 4150;     a-a-532: On card 4150;     a-a-533: On card 4150;     a-a-534: On card 4150;     a-a-536: On card 4150;     a-a-539: On card 4150;     a-a-540: On card 4150;     a-a-541: On card 4150;     a-a-542: On card 4150;     a-a-543: On card 4150;     a-a-544: On card 4150;     a-a-545: On card 4150;     a-a-547: On card 4150;     a-a-548: On card 4150;     a-a-549: On card 4150;     a-a-550: On card 4150;     a-a-551: On card 4150;     a-a-552: On card 4150;     a-a-553: On card 4150;     a-a-554: On card 4150;     a-a-555: On card 4150;     a-a-556: On card 4150;     a-a-557: On card 4150;     a-a-558: On card 4150;     a-a-559: On card 4150;     a-a-560: On card 4150;     n-a-10162: On card 41, was incorrectly 1925-2-110a50
Album of Trophy Designs
P. Moithey, French, active 18th century, mid- 18th–late 18th century
Album

Album of hanging ornamental trophy designs and a design for the letter ‘B'. Three of the trophy designs are copies, printed in red and black ink. Many of the designs are signed by Moithey l'ainé, some also include a publisher's address, a title and plate number.
Border
, 1800–1825
Block-printed

Floral border printed two across. Printed in colors on cream-colored paper.
Bedroom of King Pedro IV of Portugal (Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil), Palace of Queluz
Ferdinand le Feubure, German, 1815 – 1898, 1850
Brush and watercolor, graphite, gum arabic on white wove paper
Drawing

The palace was built in 1747-1752 in Portugal by Mateus Vicente de Oliveira (1706-1786) for the Infante Dom Pedro in homage to Versailles.  The bedroom of the Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil (the King's Bedroom) represents a remarkable example of Rococo decoration.  The circular room is decorated by Manoel da Costa with episodes from the story of Don Quixote. Da Costa was influenced by the French Rococo designer, Jean Pillement.  A rendering of Apollo and the Muses is partially seen on the ceiling.  The bed is draped in the French style; however, the rest of the furniture appears to be English.  The radiating patterned floor is probably of Brazilian hardwood.
Sampler
, August 8, 1837
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: running stitches on plain weave

Text in black stitching on a natural linen ground. Made at the Cheltenham Female Orphan Asylum.
Plate, from a Dessert Service
Spode Ceramic Works, English, established 1776, 1821–1833
porcelain (feldspar), vitreous enamel, gold
plate

1959-155-1-l: Circular form with scalloped edge and shallow well...
Ornament Design with Seaweed and Shells
, 19th century
Brush and watercolor, traces of graphite on white wove paper, mounted around edges
Drawing

Design for a medallion composed of leaves, coral and shells.
Sidewall
, 1860–80
Machine-printed on paper

Brown cartouche set within diaper or trellis framework. Cartouche contains acanthus rosette. Printed in rust-color, orange and gray on off-white ground. Travel diary or journal written in pen and ink on verso, dated 1845; possibly a liner.
Embroidered picture
, 17th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation, peacock feathers Technique: embroidered in tent and half cross stitches on plain weave foundation

Floral slips on a blue background with bugs.
Border
, early 18th century
Technique: bobbin lace

Bobbin lace sample, scallop and triangle repeat; early 18th century Maline
Border
, 1800–1825
Block printed on handmade paper

A band of laurel with berries above, with a band of anthemion and palmettes below. Three bands of dentilling, at the top and bottom edge and in the middle. Printed in shades of brown.

H# 660
St. Jerome Reading in an Italian Landscape
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Dutch, 1606–1669, ca. 1653
Etching on off-white laid paper
Print

The saint is seated at lower left, reading a book, his left arm resting on a large rock. A lion stands beside him, turned away from the spectator. Buildings in the background, a bridge, right.
Designs for embroidery
, ca. 1890
Black crayon on tracing paper.
Drawing

Vertical rectangle. Designs of abstract floral patterns for panels and borders. Each drawing stamped at top: "Dessin original a broderie." Designs numbered 154 (D)
Fragments
, 18th century
wool on cotton Technique: chain, stem, satin embroidery on ribbed tabby weave

Ribbed tabby cotton embroidred in polychrome wools in chain, stem, satin stitches.
Textile
, 11th–12th century
silk, metallic thread Technique: compound plain weave

Fragment of dull rose, red, blue-green, dark yellow and metallic threads. Center has a band with Kufic inscription. Right and left show part of a roundel with additional inscriptions.
Sampler
, 1796
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation

Isolated motifs with Jerusalem in the center.  Coat of arms of Hamburg.  Spinning monkey and Martin Luther.  10/cm warp and weft count.
Plate 22, from Recueil d'ouvrages curieux de mathématique et de mécanique, ou description du cabinet de Monsieur Grollier de Servière
Etienne Joseph Daudet, French, 1672 - 1730, 1732
Engraving on paper
Print

Plate 22, from Recueil d'ouvrages curieux de mathématique et de mécanique, ou description du cabinet de Monsieur Grollier de Servière.
Decor Pastoral
Jules Desfossé, French, active 1851 - 1863, 1851–64
Block-printed paper
Frieze

Rococo shell and scroll motif, in green and yellow, at center. This interrupts a sepia animal frieze, portions of which can be seen to left and to right. To be used with 1955-12-3 in outlining panels.
Pair of Earplugs
, probably 19th century
Brass, glass-setting
earplugs

Pair of brass ear-plugs, round. Red Setting of glass on composition. Ornament, concentric circles (4) of grain-like pattern with holes punched to emphasize separate grains.
Carpet fragment
, ca. 1832
wool, bast fiber Technique: uncut loops of a printed warp secured in a plain weave foundation

Rectangle of "Tapestry Brussels" carpeting with large flowers and leaves in deep rich colors in blurred impressionistic style.
Pleated fan and case
, late 19th century
Painted silk leaf, pierced, gilded and painted ivory sticks, paste jewel and metal bail at rivet

Leaf of painted buff silk. Obverse: three medallions, the central one containing landscape scene; ground decorated with brown and red lines and appliquéd with sequins. Reverse: medallion of ribbon and music trophies. Pierced, gilded and painted ivory sticks. White paste jewel and metal bail at rivet. In box painted in similar manner as fan with wreaths of roses, blue ribbon, trophies and green vine, with light blue lining. Marked in gold, "Creusy 28 Rue Meslay Paris".
Tweezers from Traveling Dressing Case
Asprey & Son Co., London, England, 1872 - 1879, 1875
mother-of-pearl, steel, brass
tweezers

Tweezers with mother of pearl handle.
Dessert Spoon with Toad
Charles Victor Gibert, French, ca. 1890
silver
spoon

Oval bowl with plain narrow stem. Stem continues to form needle-shaped leaf handle, with terminal turning downwards and then upwards at tip. Toad applied as if perched at base of leaf, with tail oustretched along stem towards bowl.
Plate
John Sutton, English, active 1668 – 1707, 1691
silver
plate

Silver plate with broad rim and shallow basin with reeded rim.
Fork and Knife with Carved Oak Handles
, 18th century
steel, oak, brass
fork and knife

Knife (a) with elongated blade, slight swelling in midsection and tapering to a point. Brass banded ferrule joining steel blade with oak handle. Oak handle tapering towards terminal, half spherical socket (likely formely surrounding brass ball finial). Oak handle decorated in carved diamond pattern, with alternating diagonal hatching. Brass beads inset at intersections of each diamond shape. Fork (b) with three elongated tines, baluster shaped neck, brass banded ferrule joining steel tines with oak handle. Oak handle tapering towards terminal, half spherical socket (likely formely surrounding brass ball finial). Oak handle decorated in carved diamond pattern, with alternating diagonal hatching. Brass beads inset at intersections of each diamond shape.
Advertisement for Cigar Maker's Union #97, Boston
Whitehead & Hoag Company, patented 1905
Plated metal, printed celluloid
Matchsafe

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring man with black hair in black suit, white shirt, blue tie; he stands behind glass counter, holding with right hand a large box of cigars; inscription above reads "Look for the Union Label on the Box." Right side panel inscribed "Compliments of Cigarmakers Union #97, Boston, Mass." in black on orange ground. Left side panel inscribed "Not made by the Trust" in black and red on orange ground. Reverse inscription "Honesty, Skill & Cleanliness, Your Protection, Smoke Union Made Cigars," in black and red on orange ground flanks green facimili of "Union-made Cigars Local Stamp." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Architectural Details at Lisieux Cathedral
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1883
Graphite and white heightening on brown paper
Drawing

Window stained glass pattern, left; stone work, right; window lower center; capital, lower right.
"Vues d'Italie" [Bay of Naples]
Dufour et Leroy, 1815–20
Block printed on handmade paper
Scenic

In sepia tones. Large architectural structures next to pond or harbor. Houses seen on opposite side of lake. Trees around.
Band
, 1740–55
linen Technique: needle lace

Needlepoint lace border of Venetian Point. Curving intertwining vine and foliage flower design.
Fragment
, 16th–17th century
linen Technique: withdrawn element work

Fragment of a border with the Lamb of God or Paschal lamb.
Beach Study of Trees in Wind and Birds
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, 1870–85
Graphite on cream wove paper, bound
Sketchbook folio

In left foreground, a hill with several trees swept back by the wind. In right middleground, the beach, with several bird flying over it. Ocean in distance at right.
Sampler
, 19th century
cotton Technique: embroidered in running, satin, and stem stitches on machine-made net foundation

Diamond grid with patterns.  Mounted on red silk, red woven tape bows at each corner.
Sleeves
, 19th century
linen Technique: crochet

Pair of sleeves crocheted in white linen with a design of roses.
Ceiling border
, 1875–1906
Block-printed

Wallpaper roll.
Two different syles of ceiling border corners. Both corners styles contain beading . Printed in gold and brown on tan ground.
Sketchbook Page: Caricature in Profile
Kenyon Cox, American, 1856–1919, 1883
Graphite on paper
Sketchbook folio

Caricature of a man with a hat and mustache in profile, facing left.
Ceiling paper
Janeway & Co. Inc., New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1848 - 1914, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Thin foliate scrolls create large trellis pattern of diamond shaped cells.  A rose blossom surrounded by leafy sprays sits at the center and four intersecting points of each diamond cell. Roses are printed in beige, leaves in light green, foliate scrolls in metallic gold on tan background.
Cap streamer
, 1700–1750
linen Technique: bobbin lace, Binche ground

Binche-style lace design composed of symmetric pattern of foliated and floral forms, set within medallions of varying shapes, connected by serpentine garlands outlining medallions.
Architectural Details From house of Diane de Poiters
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1883
Graphite on paper
Drawing

Above, detauils of house. Below, lead pattern of window in the Château de Blois.
Collar
, late 17th century
linen Technique: needle lace

Long narrow scarf or collar of Point de France with elaborate floral and scroll designs in a symmetrical arrangement with figures of people scattered throughout. Figures include a woman with a long staff and a fan, boys with baskets of fruit on their heads and dolphins. The design is arranged so that the woman's figure is in the center in a medallion frame. From the center point, on the left and right, design motifs descend in an arrangement vertical with the length. Commonly called "Point de France."
Dog
, 1662–1722
Glazed stoneware
Figure

a) On grey-white cloud-shaped base, the animal stands with mouth open, one foreleg raised with lion cub as support. A small vertical tube at rear of animal for joss stick. Predominantly yellow glaze, with brown, green and black details. 
b) Almost identical; raised foreleg is supported by a rod from which ball is missing. Read vertical tube missing.
Border
, 1890–1910
Machine-printed, cut-out

Arts and Crafts- or Mission-style border, with stylized floral motif set within square framework, printed over background of brown and green stripes forming mesh. Printed in browns, green and mustard. Die-cut edge.
Border
, 1810–25
Block-printed on paper

Floral arrangement set within a Greek Key framed oval, with anthemia between. Printed in colors on brown ground.

H#615
Sidewall
, 1860–80
Stamped and flocked paper

Stamped gold foliate motifs, with two different motifs alternating in vertical rows. Printed on deep burgundy flock ground.
Edge
, mid-18th century
linen Technique: bobbin lace (Valenciennes ground)

Border showing freely spaced floral garlands forming continuous intertwining serpentine.
Sidewall
, 1880–90
Machine-printed

In one flat shade of mauve on pink, geometricized sunflower, foliate medallion, pomegranate and carnation-like flowers and foliage joined by sinuous vines.
Curtains
, 19th century
cotton Technique: woven

Roughly pentagonal-shaped pieces of thin white muslin with stripes of denser weave. Cotton tape hand-stitched all around the edges.
Stand for Oil or Vinegar Cruets (Porte Huilier or Porte Vinaigrier)
Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory, French, active 1735 – 1773, mid- 18th century
soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel
cruet stand

A low, oblong dish with blue rim and scattered flowers. Two openwork vessels with blue glaze on the undulating rim and outlining the lattice work.
Knife with Triangular Pattern Ivory and Bone Handle
London Cutler's Company, ca. 1610
steel, silver, gold, ivory, bone
knife

1985-103-87: Blade with straight sides and leaf-shaped point, h...;     1985-103-88: Blade with straight sides and leaf-shaped point, h...
Oni Demon
, late 19th century
Patinated copper
Matchsafe

In the form of the demon Oni, with small upright horns, curly hair, broad  nose, wide, toothy grin, clawed fingers and toes, holding lantern; body rust-red in color, with facial features, lantern, garments and claws in copper. Head hinged at back, flips open as lid. Striker on bottom.
Frieze
Imperial Wallcoverings Inc., American, founded 1901, 1900
Machine-printed

Urn-shaped dark red motif in dark green cartouche surrounded by gold scrolls and ivy. Green and red band and secondary motifs, on beige ground imitating textile.
Figure Toy
Harriet Blackstone, American, 1864–1939, 1922
Brush and oil, graphite on board
Paper doll

Paper doll of a female figure wearing a yellow skirt and read blouse, identified as "Suzanne."
Sampler
Maria Jesus Castaneda, 1837
silk and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in running, cross, and double running stitches on plain weave foundation

Bands of geometric and floral pattern in bright colors.
Monument of the soldiers, sailors and marines
Christian Francis Rosborg, 1881 – 1953, 1910–20
Pen, brush and black ink, brush and watercolor, wash on paper
Drawing

Plan of a monument. In upper margin: COMPETITION FOR A MONUMENT IN / HONOR OF THE SOLDIERS SAILORS AND / MARINES WHO SERVED IN THE WAR FOR / THE SUPRESSION OF THE REBELLION. Lower right: 195.
Christ on the Mount of Olives (The Agony in the Garden), from The Little Passion Series
Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471–1528, ca. 1509–1511
Woodcut on paper
Print

Christ is seen kneeling, facing left in profile.  Three of the disciples are asleep in the foreground. An angel with a cross appears at upper left. Monogram of Dürer on tablet, lower left.
Borders
, 1822
Block-printed on handmade paper

Two identical borders included in one width of papers. Four colors on light tan ground. Stripes in cream and orange-brown in varying widths and tones.
Design for a Watchcase
Jacques Vauquer, French, 1621–1686, 1660–1670
Engraving on laid paper
Print

Design for the lid of a circular watchcase, decorated with a biblical scene representing Christ surrounded by angels; flanked by two rondels of ornament wreathes of flowers. The plate is signed.
The Dove-Cote, A Sea-Side Turn-Out, Illustrations for Scribner's Monthly (XVIII, No. 5, September 1879, p. 649)
Frederick Stuart Church, American, 1842–1924, September 1879
Printed in black ink on paper
Ephemera

Article clipping from Scribner's Monthly on the history on Sandy Hook. On the top left, a dove-cote with birds perched on it and flying to and fro. On the bottom, a humanoid miniature creature with antennas and wings rides a horseshoe crab being dragged by a crab.
Bandbox
, ca. 1840
Block-printed paper, pasteboard support

Blue field, printed in pink, white, brown and green with repeating design of peacock with flowers, foliage and grapes.
Pocketbook
, 18th century
metal-wrapped silk threads and flat gilt wire on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in padded couching stitches on damask foundation

Pocketbook with metal thread embroidery on green damask ground.
Fragment
, 17th century
silk, metallic threads Technique: plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry or k'ossu)

Fragment of silk tapestry in pale orange with one roundel containing a 5-claw gold dragon surrounded by blue cloud bands.
Balcony Balustrade Designs
Jean François Forty, active 1775 – 1790, late 18th century
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Print

Two designs for ornamental ironwork balcony balustrades featuring rosettes, crown, palm leaves, oval, trophy with a flaming torch and a quiver of arrows, scrolling leaves (rinceaux), foliate scrolls, fleurons, c-scrolls, and s-scrolls. The plate is numbered and signed.
Design for Letter ‘B’
P. Moithey, French, active 18th century, mid- 18th–late 18th century
Etching on laid paper
Print

A design for the letter ‘B', with a possible small ‘c' intertwined. The letter is made up of flowers, leaves, palm leaves and scrolling leaves, topped with a crown or headpiece with beads. The plate is signed and numbered.
LE CHEVAL FONDU / LA MAIN CHAUDE
Jacques Bacheley, French, 1712 – 1781, mid- 18th century
etching on paper
Print

Second plate from a series of twelve scenes depicting children's games, framed within decorative rococo cartouches, two per plate, side-by-side. The left-hand scene shows a group of children playing with one child on the back of another, within a landscape with a church in the background. The right-hand scene shows a group of children playing with one child kneeling forward with his head in the lap of a seated girl. They sit in a landscape with a building in the background. The titles are lettered below each cartouche, the plate is signed and numbered.
Button
, 19th century
Steel

1931-59-258: Circular button with face in design of Maltese cro...
Neumagen sur la Moselle (Neumagen on the Moselle)
Eugène Edouard Soulès, French, 1811–1876, 1828
Black crayon, brush and wash, white gouache on green-brown paper
Drawing

Scene of groups of houses along a town street, hills in the distance at left, rocks in the foreground.
Fragment
, 17th century
linen Technique: lace of early premade tape with needlework fillings

Insertion fragment showing a floral pattern with birds in the style of "mezzo punto" lace - a combination of bobbin made tape with needlework filling stitches.
LA CHAMBRE DES COMPTES
Gabriel Perelle, French, 1604–1677, late 17th century
Etching on laid paper
Print

View of a square with buildings and a church to the right. In the center, figures, horseman, horse drawn carriages and sedan chairs. The plate is titled with a description below.
Trophies
Louis-Marin Bonnet, French, 1736 - 1793, ca. 1775
Pastel manner engraving in various colors on paper
Print

Suspended from a nail and a bow knot. Framing lines. Bottom margins: "A Paris, chez Bonnet, rue St. Jacques, au coin de celle de la Parcheminerie No 692". Pastoral attributes. A quiver and arrows are included.
Notch, Mt. Mansfield
Daniel Huntington, American, 1816–1906, August 29, 1864
Graphite and white crayon on grey paper
Drawing

Large boulders around a gap or cave, center. Heavily shaded. Perhaps a stream, center, with trees beyond.
Title Page
Jacques Fouquet, French, active 1685 – 1704, 1707–44
Etching on laid paper
Print

Title page for a series of allegorical prints and verses. The title is lettered within a shell, c-scroll and acanthus leaf framed cartouche, supported on a sculpted ornamental pedastal by male figures, mascarons, female winged herms, drapery, and a putti holding a cornucopia. The plate is signed.
Design for Six Metal Book Clasps
, 1780-1800
Engraving with etching on paper
Print

The designs are numbered 7 to 11; the first two belonging together. They represent Aaron and Moses and the four Evangeslists. Design 8 includes three medallions with female heads. Design 9 shows three medallions with urns. Designs 10 and 11 include three rosettes each.
Sidewall - fragment
, ca. 1870
Block-printed paper

Ground alternatively plain and banded with close-set vertical stripes; drop-repeating arrangement of alternatively large and small flower clusters. Printed in colors on glazed cream ground.
Sampler
Harriot Jones, 1810
silk embroidery, wool foundation Technique: cross, tent and satin stitches on plain weave

Verse "on Education" at top with a stag hunt at bottom and a Crucifixion.  Designs of buildings, ships, animals, birds, trees and flowers throughout.  Signed "Harriot Jones aged 13 years."  Bordered with an angular floral pattern.
Textile
, late 18th–early 19th century
silk Technique: plain compound satin

Two fragments of border pattern of baroque foliage forms with birds and insects perched on the branches or hovering about them. Pattern in extra wefts of white on green satin ground.