http://collections.mfa.org/collections/315152/objects/rdfAOA.Decorative Arts of the Americashttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/957741/resize%3Aformat%3Dfullhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/863713/resize%3Aformat%3DfullBureau dressing table1765–85Edmund TownsendMahogany, red cedar, yellow-poplar, chestnut, pinehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/44526/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/794148/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCommode1809Thomas SeymourMahogany; mahogany, crotch-mahogany, crotch-birch, rosewood, and bird's-eye-maple veneers; satinwood and rosewood crossbanding; eastern white pine, white ash, maple; brasshttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/44403/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/917359/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCourt cupboard1685–90Oak, maple, white pinehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/44557/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/1529649/resize%3Aformat%3DfullNecklace1910–18Josephine Hartwell ShawGold, jade, glassPendant of two white jade tear-shaped carvings with nine squares and three rectangular green stones on a four strand chain interrupted by four groups of five and two groups of three rectangular green stones. Carved white jade clasp.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/41496/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/988791/resize%3Aformat%3DfullNecklace1941Alexander CalderSilverNecklace of 36 flattened silver lobes linked with bent silver wire.© 2020 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New Yorkhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/474086/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/rdfScreen1952Greta Magnusson GrossmanWalnut, lacquered wood, steel piano wirehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/670390/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/1018234/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSnake pitcher1885Gorham Manufacturing CompanySilverThis raised body and functional elements, such as the handle and spout, are formed by the coiled bodies of two intertwining snakes, created through repoussé work. The handle is soldered in place.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/41344/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/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/993726/resize%3Aformat%3DfullThree-panel folding screen1927Wharton EsherickWalnut, ebonyWalnut three-panel folding screen, extensively chiseled and chip-carved with alternating geometric patterns, depicting a landscape of three birds in ebony flying over sheaves of wheat and corn.© On behalf of Wharton Esherick's childrenhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/493203/rdf