Collection

Our collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design dating from ancient times to today. 748 of these objects are on view in the museum now. 84,693 of them are available online. There are 1,596 recent acquisitions. All of our collection records are living documents. These records are frequently revised and enhanced.

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Unknown Maker, Cameroonian

Man's hat

Unknown Maker, Cameroonian

Man's hat

Woodblock print of a woman gazing at a bird on a perch connected to a basket of fish. A second bird is perched on-top the frame surrounding her face.

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎

Cover Design for Snow-blown Chains of Fate (花雪吹縁柵 Hana fubuki en no shigarami), Edo Period

A three paneled woodblock print of three women in intricate kimonos among tree branches with small white flowers. The beige background features calligraphy script at the bottom of each panel.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Plum Trees at Night (夜の梅 Yoru no ume), Edo Period

Dynamic sketch of a samurai in a determined stance with a stern look. The male presenting figure wears traditional Japanese armor and holds a katana, looking to the side.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Preliminary Sketches, Edo Period

A richly-colored Japanese woodblock two-paned print of a samurai in battle. The figure, centered on the first panel, has a stern expression and wears traditional armor, against a patterned background.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

The Wada Rebellion: Asahina Saburō Yoshihide Attacking with Fierce Courage and Strength (和田合戦　朝夷三郎義秀猛勇怪力之図 Wada kassen Asahina Saburō Yoshihide mōyū kairyoku no zu), Edo Period

A richly colored woodblock print of a samurai wielding a sword over his head. The male presenting figure wears traditional Japanese patterned attire and determinedly looks forward.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Nakamura Kansuke Masatatsu (中村勘助正辰), Edo Period

Desaturated, three-paned, traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting nobility and warriors in elaborate kimonos heavily patterned. The figures are set against a background of detailed fabrics and a larger mouse motif.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Onoe Kikugorō III as Tenjiku Kaja Conjuring Up Rats, Edo Period

Gray tweed choker with black and white geometric patterning against a white background. A silver metal clasp is on the right side with silver attachment hooks on the left.

Emme Studio

Bklyn 90s Choker

Top view of a gray tweed circular hat with a bold, black and white diamond-shaped center motif surrounded by a black-bordered white zig-zag design, displayed flat against a white background.

Emme Studio

Brooklyn Beret

Gray tweed skirt with black and white geometric pattern throughout. The top of the skirt is a lighter gray with a singular black button in the center.

Emme Studio

Ari Mini

Emme Studio

Carry a Little Handbag

Buttoned red and green plaid long-sleeved shirt with two front pockets and a collar, laid flat.

Pendleton Woolen Mills

Woman's Shirt

Mannequin dressed in a gray tweed black and white geometric patterned blazer with a matching hat, choker and bag. The skirt rests above the knee, and blazer reveals mannequin's chest.

Emme Studio

Ari Jacket

Utagawa Toyohiro 歌川豊広

Beauty Stepping into a Ferryboat, Edo (Japanese period)

Isoda Koryūsai 礒田湖龍斎

A Courtesan Representing Jūrojin, Edo Period

Edward Mitchell Bannister

Portrait of Christiana Carteaux Bannister

Felix Bonfils

Karnak Avenue Centrale de la Salle Hypostyle, Egypte

Unknown Maker, German

Leaf from a Bible

Gaetano Gherardo Zompini

Metal Polisher (Sabion)