http://collections.mfa.org/collections/314109/objects/rdfAmerican Decorative Artshttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1444364/resize%3Aformat%3Dfullhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/735365/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCabinetabout 1880Herter BrothersMaple, bird's-eye maple, pine, possibly mahogany, possibly tulip poplar, stamped and gilt paper, with gilding, inlay, painted and carved decoration; original brass pulls and keyLarge rectangular cabinet supported on four short front legs terminating in animal-paw feet and four straight rear legs; main body of cabinet contains an arched niche at each side, with a small drawer above and below, flanking a central door with inlaid Asian motifs, including irises, flowers, reeds, dragonflies, and a painted butterfly, and with a bird's-eye maple panel at top; carved and pierced panel below cupboard; lower section with a flat, slightly projecting top with molded edge; upper section includes a large box at center decorated at front with carved and gilt columns; splash board has rounded ends and, along with the entire back, is covered with stamped gilt paper with painted/stenciled rosettes; brass mounts, pulls, and key.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/268950/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1381017/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDesk and bookcasemid 18th centuryInlaid woods and incised and painted bone, maque, gold and polychrome paint, metal hardwarehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/559997/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1020832/resize%3Aformat%3DfullGoddess of Liberty weather vane1860–80William G. HenisCopper, gildinghttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/315902/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1778130/resize%3Aformat%3DfullModel for garden gates1961Claire FalkensteinPainted copper wire and glass© Falkenstein Foundation, By Permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/33776/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1088317/resize%3Aformat%3DfullOlla (water jar)about 1880Earthenware with red, brown, and black slip paintThis large piece was badly broken and lined with plaster, but it was repaired and is now new looking. The water jar is painted with red and black geometric designs on an off-white slip ground. A brown band encircles the interior of the rim. The interior of the vessel has not been decorated.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/37467/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1494850/resize%3Aformat%3DfullParakeets1889Louis Comfort TiffanyGlass, lead, copper, bronze chainhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/509329/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/895701/resize%3Aformat%3DfullPunch bowl from the "Jazz Bowl" seriesdesigned 1930, made 1930-31Viktor SchreckengostGlazed porcelain with sgrafitto decorationCowan Pottery form X-38, with flared shape.Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/42177/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1214079/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSecretary1841Thomas DayMahogany veneer, mahogany, maple; pine, yellow poplarhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/549493/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961490/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSide chairabout 1765–85Mahogany, soft maple, red oakhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/44019/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1105158/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSide chair with porcupine quillwork panels1860–80Ebonized mahogany, porcupine-quillwork with vegetal dyes on birch bark; porcelain, iron, and brass castersSide chair with turned front legs and curved rear legs terminating in porcelain, iron, and brass casters; columnar stiles flanking the back panel, and carved c-scrolls on the crest rail, all embellished with gilt striping; seat and back panel consist of porcupine quillwork with geometric designs in shades of brown, white, and beige.Side chair: Nova Scotia or Maine, 1860-1880Quillwork: Algonquin, Micmac, Nova Scotia or Maine, 1860-1880http://collections.mfa.org/objects/44246/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1444364/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSons of Liberty bowl1768Paul Revere, Jr.Silverhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/39072/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/957758/resize%3Aformat%3DfullStorage jar1857Dave (later recorded as David Drake)Stoneware with alkaline glazeLarge bulbous food storage jar with open neck, handles on each side, brown alkaline glaze with irregular greenish streaks.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/45055/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/957741/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSugar boxabout 1680–85John ConeySilverOval with four scroll feet. Body repousee & granulated; cover more elaborate with acanthus & wreath, knotted serpent forms handle. Pierced sheild-shaped hasp.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/37949/rdf