biglam/cooper-hewitt-alt-text huggingface dataset:
Trimming fragment
, ca. 1830
silk Technique: woven

Curving scroll with flower in white on red.
Ribbon
, late 19th century
silk, cotton Technique: plain weave

White ribbon with ornamented stripes.
Sidewall
, ca. 1820
Block-printed paper, flock

Green flocked alternating with wider white band. Repeating motif of stylized three-petal foliage. Green flock is overprinted with darker green. Printed in green flock and gray on white satin ground.
Textile
, ca. 1800
cotton Technique: block printed on plain weave

Alternation of two stripes, one in straight repeat, the other in half-drop offset. The straight repeat is a curving vine, the offset a scene of lovers.
The Antikamnia Calendar, September and October, 1899: Practicing – At The Bar
Louis Crusius, American, 1862 - 1898, 1898
Chromolithograph on paper with string binding
Calendar

September and October, 1899.
Design for a Round Table of Mahogany "A" (elevation and plan)
A.N. Davenport Co., 1900–05
Graphite on thin, cream paper
Drawing

In the upper center of sheet, the elevation of table shows molded top sitting on column-like support raised on flat molded base with knurl feet.  Below, in lower segment of sheet at center, the plan shows round table top raised on molded rectangular base with a circular element at center indicating column-shaped support.
knife
Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, founded 1818, 1875–80
gold plated, silver

Fish knife engraved on both handle and blade. On blade: abstract and floral pattern; handle decorated with dragonflies and a character in a circle; crown-like terminal on handle.
Partial Design for Sideboard in Elevation and Plan
A.N. Davenport Co., 1900–05
Pen and black ink on thin cream paper
Drawing

Elevation view [left half only]: elaborate oblong sideboard with cabriole legs and niche at center, flanked by 2 doors; top shelf supported by raised backsplash and pair of short columns; upper left, sketches of wall paneling with fluted pilasters of composite order and a pilaster.
Plan view: semi-circular top with convex front.
Sidewall
, ca. 1880
Machine-printed paper

Aesthetic or Anglo-Japanesque pattern with overlapping geometric forms such as circles, rectangles, lancet arches, and quarter-circles framing motifs such as vases of flowers and cattails, owls, birds, fish, flowering sprigs, and stylized suns; color scheme of yellow, black, tan, pale green, dark red, and pale orange on dark green ground
Button
, 19th century
Steel

1931-59-250-a: Flat buttons with central knob and edges cut in fa...
Album of Prints: Book of Tables by Pierre Lepautre
Pierre Lepautre, French, 1652–1716, late 17th–early 18th century
Album

Album of prints containing five of the six plates of the Livre de tables (spelled on the title page "LIURE") by Pierre Lepautre. Lepautre's name, as well as that of the publisher, Chez Daigremont, has been burnished out.
Sidewall
, ca. 1880
Machine-printed paper

1970-26-4-caa: Aesthetic neo-Renaissance all-over pattern of scat...;     1970-26-4-cdd: Aesthetic or Anglo-Japanesque pattern with overlap...
Plate 6 from "Stuben-Ofen"
Johann Jakob Schübler, German, 1689–1741, ca. 1728
Engraving and etching on off-white laid paper
print

Schematic diagram of previous stove (pl. 5) showing stacking arrangement of globes on left and at right section view of stove showing updraft through globees to flue pipe at top right.  Diagrams are numerically and alphabetically annotated.
Sidewall
, 1880–90
Machine-printed paper

Stylized floral or pomegranate design printed ti imitate a textile. Printed in brown and mauve on weave-embossed metallic gold ground. Aesthetic style design.
Album of Festival Prints
François Baillieul, French, 1697? – 1754, mid- 18th century
Album

An album of festival prints depicting ephemeral structures built as part of festivities, illuminations and fireworks given by the city of Paris in honor of various events, including a royal marriage, and military victories.
Design for Rolling Serving Table with Two Legs
A.N. Davenport Co., 1900–05
Graphite on thin cream tracing paper
Drawing

Narrow rectangular body fitted with top tray with its own handles, shelf at front raised on 4 straight turned legs; conforming lower shelf attached and supported by 2 large bicycle wheels on left and 2 baluster-like legs on right; long horizontal steering handles attach at side of body.
Textile
, 19th century
cotton Technique: pieced and quilted plain weave

Incomplete medallion and diamond formed of patches of various small-patterned 19th century printed cottons, glazed and unglazed. On reverse, cotton printed in dark purple with large basket of flowers and fruit on swirling picotage ground.
Frieze
, 1890–1910
Machine-printed

Stylized peach, yellow and olive green flowers.
Printing block
, late 19th century
wood

Outline block from a set of five for printing textiles. This would have been the first block in the sequence.
Sidewall
, 1800
Block-printed on joined sheets

All-over pattern of stylized hexagonal rosettes separated by stylized leaves and dots in a continuous hexagonal design. Blue and yellow on brown.
Textile
, 19th century
cotton, silk and metal Technique: embroidery

Sheer red muslin embroidered in floral border design in colored silks and metal strips and metal wound on silk in a variety of stitches.
Invitation to an Opening at 14 Wigmore Street, 1839
Crace & Son, British, 1768 – 1899, ca. 1839
Engraving, pen and ink
Print

Left margin, swirling vertical floral motif.
Scene of Ocean Chop
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, ca. 1900
Graphite on white wove paper, lined
Album page

Quick sketch in hatched strokes of ocean waves beneath cloud-filled sky.
Border
, 1815–30
Block-printed and flocked on handmade paper, joined

Two widths of a multi-colored quatrefoil design. The background is flocked,and the edgings consist of a simplified cable or striped line. Black flocking, yellow, orange, red, pink, green and blue over a white base; printed in imitation of a textile.

H# 498
Spoon
, 1864
Copper

Ovoid bowl with straight, long handle ending in hook.
Designs for Wallpaper and Textiles: Pink Blossoms in Wreath
, 19th century
Brush and gouache on paper
Drawing

Dark red background with wreath of pink blossoms and green foliage at center. Foliage in gold surrounds composition. Brush strokes in gold on four sides of wreath resemble Asian calligraphy.
Sampler
, 19th century
cotton, glass beads Technique: embroidered with beads on plain weave foundation

Two small, incomplete beadwork samplers joined with needlework. Each has rectangles with floral borders executed in colored beadwork.
Vase
George E. Ohr, American, 1857–1918, ca. 1893–1909
Glazed earthenware

Vase with spout. Red-buff colored clay body, thrown. Globular body with folded vertical spout, incised line demarcates shoulder, turned-down flat ruffled rim with jagged edges; low flat foot. Around back of body is applied ribbon-like ruffled "apron." Exterior covered with variegated dark brown glaze mottled with darker splotches. Areas of exterior, particularly the lower half of body, have a dark film fired over the glaze. Interior covered with black glaze. Bottom partially glazed.
Plaque
, 1820–30
Wood, carved

Pattern for architectural molding
Frieze
York Card & Paper Co., 1891, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Borders printed two across the width (not mirrored). Repeating vines with clusters of small purple flowers. Top and bottom have thin and thick white liquid mica and green stripes. Grounding is shaded from light blue (bottom) to cream (top). Background of liquid white mica bands and scroll- and fleur-de-lys motif. 
Printed in selvedge: "York Card & Paper Co. York. PA." Pattern No. "2922 L 15"
Sidewall - floral
Ericson & Weiss, 1855–1900
Block-printed on paper

Grisaille on gray ground: isolated cluster of daisies and phlox.
Folding Fork with Brass Handle
, late 17th century
brass, steel
fork

Fork has four curved tines, rounded shoulders. Plain flat neck which is hinged. Centre of handle made of steel, brass along the sides, top has flat round shape. Simple engraved floral decoration on front and back.
Frieze
, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

Tall floral bouquets in acanthus medallions across center of frieze. Band of smaller bouquets across lower edge. Background shades from light tan at the top to deep red at the bottom.
Carceri Series, Plate V
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720–1778, 1745
Etching
Print

Vertical rectangle. Interlacing vaulted arcades, with massive classical sculpture in the foreground. Figures haul in ropes in the center. Upper right, Calcografia number 353.
Quick Sketch of Waves Breaking on Beach and Near Cliffs
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, after 1878
Graphite on cream wove paper
Sketchbook folio

Rough ocean crashing against two cliffs in left middleground and background.
Textile
, 17th–18th century
silk Technique: 7 &1 satin damask; warp float face of satin as background

Vertically symmetrical pattern of finely drawn flowers and foliage. Color: off-white.
Button
Agostino Brunias, Italian, ca. 1730–1796, late 18th century
Gouache paint on tin verre fixé, ivory (backing), glass, gilt metal

Button depicting scene of figures in a landscape with a building. A shirtless man wearing a red turban and white pants fighting with a wooden stick with another man wearing white pants and striped turban as he looks to a woman who is facing both men. She wears a striped red and white scarf around her neck, orange and white skirt.
Case
Tiffany & Company, American, established 1853, ca. 1880
Gold, diamonds

Box for lorgnon in form of snakes; those in handle compose initials "S.D.B." Eyes are made of diamonds.  Dark green leather exterior, ivory fabric interior with incision on lid reading "Tiffany + Co / New York / Paris / London."
Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew
Vespasiano Strada, Italian, 1582 - 1622, ca. 1600
Pen and ink, brush and red wash on paper, laid down.
Drawing

The semi-nude figure of an elderly man, tied to a tree, is being skinned by three men.
Singeries Amouresuses, Plate 2
Nicolas Guérard, French, ca.1648–1719, ca. 1700
Engraving with black ink on paper
Print

Horizontal rectangle. Groups of monkeys on a monumental platform, in the foregound. At the center, one monkey, wearing a sword, kneels before another dressed as a royal personage, seated on a tabouret facing right. Enclosed in frame. Title above, center.
Sampler
, late 18th–early 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave

At bottom center, Adam and Eve are flanking a large tree. Directly above the tree is a basket of flowers. On either side, urns with flowering trees, embroidered in bright colors, are symmetrically arranged to completely cover the ground. A verse is embroidered in varied colors at the top, and a stylized floral border surrounds all. 
The verse reads: 
On God for all events depend you cant want when
Gods your friend weigh well your part and do
your best leave to your maker all the rest the 
Hand that formd thee in the womb guides from 
The cradel (sic) to the tomb
Pair of cachepots and liners
, Ca. 1765
Painted tôle, wire

Cylindrical container curving inward to a low foot. Wire handle at each side. Gold ground with chinoiserie decoration.
Fragment
, 17th century
silk Technique: brocatelle

Narrow band with red flowers, leaves and berries on a beige ground and borders of green leafy zigzags.
Sidewall - fragment
, 1880–90
Machine-printed

Very faded, with scrolling foliage design printed in gold and mica highlights.
Sidewall - fragment
, 1775–80
Block-printed

"a": Irregular horizontal rectangle. Diagonal rows of small closely spaced blue cornflowers with green leaves and stems; "b": vertical rectangle of same.
Sidewall
, 1840
Block-printed, machine made paper

Large sprays of camillias in beige, enclosed by sprays of gray foliage, against white ground.
Knife with Red and Blue Enamel Handle
, ca. 1680
silver, enamel, semi-precious stone
fork

Small fork with two pointed tines. Baluster-shaped neck. Handle has gold enamel ground with floral pattern in red, white and blue. Blue rozette with red facetted stone on the top.
Dedication page, from Neüw Grotteßken Buch (New Grotesque Book)
Christoph Jamnitzer, German, 1563 - 1618, 1610
Engraving on laid paper
Print

An elaborate composed of cartilage-like ornament with grotesques, containing the title. Below, figures purchase ornamental objects at a show.
Pillow cover
, 19th century
cotton embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitches on plain weave foundation

A rooster in the center of a square, bordered by roosters and swags, with the text:
Quand ce coq chantera mon amitie finera (When the rooster crows my friendship will end)
Vase
Arthur Eugene Baggs, American, 1886–1947, 1913
Earthenware

Vase with carved geometric decoration.
Carpet fragment
, 1860–70
wool Technique: machine made

Floral design in shades of brown, cream, gray, and dull orange.
Button
, 19th century
Cloisonne enamel, metal

Enameled button with dragon
Sidewall - sample
, 1906–08
Machine-printed

Pink flowers on stems. Printed on mottled green background.
Traveling Cutlery Set with Antler Handle
, ca. 1780–1820
antler, steel, leather, silver plated, nickel
traveling cutlery set

Set consisting of: knife (a) with blade having straight top edge and cutting edge tapered to a point, mounted on curved bone handle with baluster ferrule and metal end. Tapered stitched leather sheath (b) with metal tip guard and reeded metal end collar to hold knife and two-pronged fork (c) with short neck and tapered pin. Sheath's tip guard fitted with screw pocket to accept fork pin and become fork's handle.
Design for a Gate, Two Hounds
William Hunt Diederich, American, b. Hungary, 1884–1953, ca. 1920
Black crayon on tracing paper
Drawing

Design for a gate to be executed in iron, the top decoration composed of two overlapping hounds.
Countryside with Trees, Haystacks, and Dramatic Clouds
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, 1870–85
Graphite on cream wove paper, bound
Sketchbook folio

Field with haystacks beginning in left foreground and extending back to a line of trees in the far distance. In middleground at right, a stand of trees. Sky at left is full of dark, stormy clouds.
Sidewall
, ca. 1850
Block-printed and flocked

Against a gray ground are printed large blossoms and foliage in three values of gray, very close in value to the ground color, with details printed in gold. At the top is a portion of cut-out border, partially flocked in deep red and with printed gold details. Fringe and tassels below and oval molding above.
Bag
, 1260–1500
wool Technique: Section A) complimentary warp, plain weave; Section B) warp-faced plain weave with warp stripes; warp selvage for opening of bag; sides intact

Flat bag woven in red stripes, alternately decorated in geometric pattern, similar to a game board.
Study of landscape, Spezia, Italy
William Stanley Haseltine, American, 1835–1900, ca. 1855
Graphite on paper
Drawing

Sketch of a city along the sea.
Sampler
Jesualda Gallego, 1821
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in running, satin, knot, four-sided, chain, cross, buttonhole, reflected element work, and withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation

Long horizontal sampler with vertical stripes of floral pattern, spot motifs, alphabet and numerals.  Bound with yellow silk ribbon.
Yugoyoji Temple (Fugisawa), in The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido Gojusan Tsugi-no Uchi)
Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797–1858, ca. 1834
Woodblock print in colored ink on paper
Print

Four blind men are about to stroll through the torii, a wooden gateway entrance to the Enoshima Benzaiten Shrine. The legend of Sugiyama Kenko, a blind man, mastered the skill of acupuncture after praying to the deity, Benzaiten. It is said that many who were blind visited this shore town to acquire a skill. On the Daigiri Bridge, across the Sakai River, are sightseers on their way to the island of Enoshima. Far off on in the middle of the mountain is the view of Yugyoji Temple (Shojoko-ji). Today this is still a popular tourist destination regardless of the steep climb.
Pleated fan and case
, late 18th–early 19th century
Painted paper leaf, bamboo sticks

Pleated fan. Painted paper leaf showing flowers and red clouds against a gold background. Bamboo sticks.
Child's stomacher
, 18th century
silk Technique: embroidered on taffeta

Pale orange silk taffeta worked in a symmetrical floral design.
Sampler
, ca. 1800
cotton on linen Technique: running, stem and looping plain weave foundation with counted stitches

Bands of geometric pattern in red, blue and natural color.
Window shade
, 1875–1900
Block-printed

Support is printed on both sides. On recto: three separate elements, each showing the bottom portion of a framework. Printed in metallic gold on a green support. On verso: four separate elements, each showing either the top or bottom portion of a framework. Printed in metallic colors on green support.
A Votive Image of a Boy Presented by his Parents to St. Nicholas of Bari
Francesco Saverio Mergolo, Italian, 1746–1786, late 18th century
Brush and brown and gray wash, pen and brown ink on paper
Drawing

The Saint is sitting on clouds, with book and three balls, blessing.  Surrounded by angels, two of them with mitre and crozier.  Below, at left:  The father standing, mother and son kneeling.  At right a tub surrounded by three children.
Design for a Baptismal Font
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, ca. 1775
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper
Drawing

The bowl has a plan of a rectangle, the short sides of which are supported by half circles. It is supported by an octagonal base, consisting of a plinth and moldings, the main one being fluted. The bowl has a rededing neck, with a garland lying upon the shoulder, at te front, and hanging down as festoons. The lid has the shape of an octangonal, curved pyramid roof, with a cross on top. Below, in front of it, is a circular medallon with the representation of the baptism of Christ, laterally framed by two cornucopias, and with two cherubim above it. Usual background.
Album of Prints: Architecture and Ironwork Designed by Various Artists
Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, French, b. Italy, 1695–1750, late 18th century
Book

Album of prints containing plates from the Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier, published by Gabriel Huquier, Emmanuel Héré's Recueil of buildings in Lorraine and Jean Lamour's ironworks designs for the Duke of Lorraine, and re-editioned plates from Germain Boffrand's Livre d'architecture.
Title Page
Jean-Baptiste Fay, French, active 1765 – 1790s, late 18th century
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Print

Title page and design for a wrought iron gate with central double doors topped with a crowned blank coat of arms surrounded by scrolling leaves and fleurons. The gates feature running patterns of scrolling leaves, beads, rosettes, gadrooning, and fleruons. The title is lettered below the design. The plate is signed and numbered.
Elevaon du costé de la cour de l’Hostel de la Basignere (Upper Plate) / Elevation du costé du Jardin de l’Hostel de la Basignere (Lower Plate)
Jean Marot, French, 1619 - 1679, ca.1635–ca.1660
Etching on laid paper
Print

Two plates printed on a single sheet, (one above the other) depicting exterior architectural elevations of the hôtel particulier (grand house) de la Basignere, from the garden and from the courtyard. Scales below each design. The plates are signed and titled.
Steeple in Gothic Style
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, late 18th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash
Drawing

view of a steeples with clustered columns and lancet windows.
Edging
, 19th century
linen Technique: bobbin lace, Chantilly style

Chantilly-type black lace of curving floral sprays within a scalloped border.
Sketch of Carolina Palombo, Study for "The Goldsmith's Daughter"
Daniel Huntington, American, 1816–1906, June 5, 1883
Graphite, white chalk on grey wove paper
Drawing

Head of a woman facing frontally, with eyes lowered slightly to the left. Verso: Right hand.
Fragment
, 17th century
linen Technique: bobbin lace and filet brodé

Hemstitched linen square with five squares in filet brodé set in. On one edge a pointed border of bobbin lace. On opposite edge a panel of ribbon-like serpentine flowering vine design.
Differents Compartimens à l’usage des Ciseleurs et orfevres ou autres
Jean-François de Neufforge, Flemish, 1714 – 1791, 1763
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Print

Twelve designs for framing devices decorated with neoclassical motifs featuring repeating patterns, lamb's tongue, egg and dart, leaves, and meander or Greek key motifs. The designs vary in shapes and sizes - round, oval, and rectangular. The plate is titled, numbered, and signed.
The New Theatre Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
William Birch, 1823
Black ink engraving on paper
Print

Horizontal rectangle. Oblique view of the facade with two groups of people upon the sidewalk in front of it, three are beside the upper right corner. Caption: built 1822 The New Theatre in / Chestnut Street / Philadelphia / Published by Wm. Birch 1823. Taken down 1856.
Sketches of a Caribbean Lily and the Moon, Jamaica
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, May–September 1865
Graphite on gray-green wove paper
Drawing

Botanical and atmosphere sketches from Jamaica showing, at left, the base of a Caribbean spider-lily and, separately, one of its blossoms with the plant's distinctive thin petals, and at right, a view of the moon glowing through thin cloud cover.
Study of Seated Woman for "The Republican Court" (Lady Washington's Reception Day)
Daniel Huntington, American, 1816–1906, 1860
Graphite, white chalk on grey wove paper
Drawing

Woman seated in an armchair, her body turned slightly to the left and her head to the right. She is looking down, her arms on her lap, and her shoulder bare.
Architectural Studies, Petra
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, February 1868
Graphite on gray-green wove paper
Drawing

Architectural studies around Petra, in present-day Jordan, showing the contour of a column base, at left, and a structure carved into a stone cliff face, defined by the latticework of recessed, rectilinear pigeon holes across its facade.
Design for the Letter D of a Pictorial Alphabet: Dieu (God)
Victor Vincent Adam, French, 1801 – 1866, ca. 1830
Graphite, pen and bistre ink, brush and ink wash, with white heightening on cream paper
Drawing

Letter above, flanked by intertwining rinceau. God, the father is seen seated on a crescent moon and adored by angels.
Costé des croisées d’une chambre a coucher dont le lit est en niche
Jean Mariette, French, 1660–1742, 1686–1740
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Print

A design for an interior bedroom wall elevation featuring a commode (chest of drawers) in the center with a panel mirror on the wall above and large double windows or doors on either side, with small glass panels. The wall is decorated with paneling and a cornice with rococo ornament, fleurons, scrolling foliage, rinceaux, rosettes, strapwork, feathers, and palm leaves. The over-mirror panel features a roundel with a male profile portrait. The chest of drawers has three long frontal drawers and is decorated with similar motifs as the paneling. There is a scale below the design and a sectional view of the paneling and molding to the lower right. The plate is titled, numbered, and signed.
Valley with McAllister's Saw Mill, Colombia
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, June 1853
Graphite, brush and white gouache and oxidized white gouache on tan wove paper; verso: graphite
Drawing

Landscape sketch showing a view of a sawmill on a wooded hillside in a wide mountain valley in Colombia. In foreground, a sawmill with falling water and other thatched buildings are visible at left. At right, animals graze on the hillside near wooded dell. In the middle distance and background, the opposite face of this valley is visible, with many undulating slopes and ridges, rising gently toward to composition's right margin.

Verso: Partial landscape sketch of a rugged and heavily wooded river basin in Colombia, visible at extreme right. In foreground, the river curves through the landscape while hills and cliffs rise abruptly along its right bank.