The Virtue in Vice
This exhibition was on display from September 06, 2017 to April 15, 2018.
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- Playing Card, Three of Spades
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
- 1955-78-14-3
- This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Playing Card, Four of Diamonds, late 19th century
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
- 1955-78-14-24
- This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Playing Card, Five of Diamonds, late 19th century
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
- 1955-78-14-25
- This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Playing Card, Six of Clubs, late 19th century
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
- 1955-78-14-36
- This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Cakestand (France), ca. 1880
- porcelain, enamel decoration.
- Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts....
- 1993-124-7
- This object was made by Pillivuyt & Cie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Plate (France), ca. 1880
- porcelain, enamel decoration.
- Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts....
- 1993-124-1
- This object was made by Pillivuyt & Cie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Plate (France), ca. 1880
- porcelain, enamel decoration.
- Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts....
- 1993-124-3
- This object was made by Pillivuyt & Cie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Plate, from the "The Secret Village of Mice" Set Plate, ca. 1867
- hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold.
- Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts....
- 1993-124-4
- This object was made by Pillivuyt & Cie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Plate (France), ca. 1880
- porcelain, enamel decoration.
- Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts....
- 1993-124-5
- This object was made by Pillivuyt & Cie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Miser's Purse (France)
- silk, metal.
- Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.
- 1953-106-91-a
- Box For A Miser's Purse (France)
- cardboard, paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.
- 1953-106-91-b
- Tudor Coin Encrusted Table Table, 1992
- wood, enamel, copper leaf, coins, brass, gold leaf.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1993-9-2-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 11 images of this object.
- Scabbard And Sword, 1596–1615
- steel, cord, iron, silver, gold, shibuichi.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1941-59-7-a/c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Tea Tray (Netherlands), ca. 1903
- brass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1986-14-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Tea Kettle And Stand (Netherlands), ca. 1903
- brass, copper, glass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1986-14-2-a/f
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 8 images of this object.
- Sugar Bowl And Lid (Netherlands), ca. 1903
- brass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1986-14-3-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Jug (Netherlands)
- brass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1986-14-4
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Spoon Vase (Netherlands)
- brass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1986-14-5
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Tea Caddy (Netherlands)
- brass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1986-14-6
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Medal (USA), 1906
- engraved bronze.
- Gift of Victor David Brenner.
- 1906-33-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Snuff Box, early 19th century
- painted tôle.
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Jones Taylor.
- 1912-18-22
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Cricket Cage And Base (Japan), late 19th century
- rattan, bamboo, lacquered wood (base); fiber, paper, silk, feathers....
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1916-40-3-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Cricket Cage (Italy), ca. 1903
- wood, bamboo, metal wire.
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1916-40-6
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Cricket Cage (Italy)
- metal wire, stained wood.
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1916-40-7
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Painting, Sunlight and Shadow
- brush and oil paint on canvas.
- Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..
- 1917-14-7
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Cavagnole Game Board
- papier mache, painted and gilded decoration.
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1921-22-199
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Gaming Purse (Italy), 17th century
- silk, metallic yarns.
- Gift of Charles W. Gould.
- 1926-11-15
- Ice Cream Cooler (Seau à Glace; One of a Pair) Cooler With Lining And Cover,...
- porcelain (possibly soft paste), vitreous enamel, gold.
- Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
- 1926-22-468-a/c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Textile (France), 1760–1769
- silk and metal-wrapped silk-core threads.
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, from the textile collection of Mrs. Abram....
- 1931-4-25-a/c
- Snuff Bottle (China)
- glass, ivory (spoon).
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1931-64-49-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Drawing, Journey by Sedan Chair
- black chalk, pen and black ink, brush and watercolor on paper.
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1931-73-6
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Urn
- glazed earthenware.
- Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.
- 1938-57-559
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Scabbard And Sword, 1596–1615
- steel, cord, iron, silver, gold, shibuichi.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1941-59-7-a/c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Sidewall (USA)
- block-printed paper, hand-rubbed oil finish.
- Gift of Birge Co., Inc..
- 1944-79-15
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Sidewall (Belgium)
- machine printed on paper.
- Gift of Jones and Erwin, Inc..
- 1945-13-1-a/c
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
