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Large colored lithograph issued for Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee. It portrays the entire English royal family at that date. This event was celebrated worldwide due to the importance of the British Empire at that time.

From Burke Hodgson:
"This…

Print of writer Washington Irving (ca. 1870s). This bust length portrait is in the original Eastlake frame with has incised carving typical of the small portrait frames of this period.

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"I don't know where this picture of…

Round mirror with gilded frame. Deeply beveled original plate glass mirror. Acanthus leaves are intricately molded around the frame.

From Burke Hodgson:
"This large mirror was one of a pair of reflecting mirrors that sat in niches in each of the…

Large hand-colored lithograph of a girl with a pet spaniel. This Victorian young girl remains in the original simple bright gilded frame. Early/original glass covers the print.

From Burke Hodgson:
"My mother was very fond of this Victorian…

Small portrait of a young lady in a gilded laurel leaf flame. This style of clothing on the young lady and the stylized cap are typical of the late 19th century depiction of colonial era clothing. Pieces such as this framed portrait were often…

Four lithograph fashion prints. These hand-colored prints were used decoratively and as patterns for dressmakers in the mid-19th century. The bell-shaped skirts were popularizing the newly fashionable crinolines. Unframed.
Titles: Cauchoise;…

Empire ogee flame mahogany veneered rectangular mirror with original glass and silvering. The corner blocks with applied rosettes. All wood surfaces gilded.
This popular style mirror was used as a hanging wall mirror or often hung between mirror…

Small rug, handmade with natural vegetable dyes. Large center panel incorporating a repeating organic motif. The border with a repeating geometric motif. Blue and red fields, with gray. Well worn. Origin unknown.
This style area rug was often used…

Black metal coal bin. The cast metal feet and handles are well molded and indicate that this piece was probably used in a parlor room or better bedroom. The bin has flower decals, typical of the later third of the 19th century.
Such coal bins were…

Ivory satin wedding dress worn by Moselle Lyndon at her wedding in the Lyndon House in 1897. This dress, fashioned by a local noted dressmaker, shows a train and intricate tucks in its design. Dress has elaborate lace around nape and down the front…