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Attributed to John Goddard, cabinetmaker, Desk and Bookcase (detail), 1760-1785. Bequest of Mr. Charles L. Pendleton 04.042

Introduction

18th and 19th-Century American Galleries

The Charles Pendleton House features period rooms filled with American decorative arts, paintings, and sculpture.

Selected Objects

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Edward Mitchell Bannister

At the Oakside Beach, 1877
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Winslow Homer

On a Lee Shore, 1900
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Alonzo Chappel

The Landing of Roger Williams in 1636, 1857
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Henry Ossawa Tanner

The Wailing Wall, ca. 1898
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George Inness

Autumn, 1800s
No Image Available

Chinese, China

vase, ca. 1840
No Image Available

Chinese, China

vase, ca. 1840
No Image Available

American, Probably New York City New York

Sofa, ca. 1875
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Italian, Italy

mantel, 1868
No Image Available

Attributed to John Henry Belter

Meridienne (small sofa), ca. 1863
No Image Available

Attributed to John Henry Belter

Meridienne (small sofa), ca. 1863
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Sanford Robinson Gifford

Lake Geneva, 1875
No Image Available

England

Lamp, ca. 1830
No Image Available

Unknown artist

Lamp
No Image Available

England

Lamp, ca. 1830
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American, Probably New York City Possibly Boston

Center table, ca. 1850
No Image Available

William Bradford

Arctic Sunset, 1874
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Winslow Homer

Fishin', 1879
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Julian Alden Weir

Face Reflected in a Mirror, 1896
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Attributed to William B. Savage

Spinning Wheel Armchair, ca. 1886
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Herter Brothers

Side Chair, 1877-1879
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John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Manuel García, 1905
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American, Maryland

Tall Clock, 1760-1770
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Chinese, China

Lidded Vase, Late 1700s
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Chinese, China

Lidded Vase, Late 1700s
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Cecilia Beaux

Portrait of Sarah E. Doyle, ca.1902
No Image Available

S. & J. Rawson, Jr., cabinetmaker

Card Table, ca.1828-1835
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William F. Shaw, manufacturer

Pair of Candlesticks, 1849
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William F. Shaw, manufacturer

Candelabrum, 1849
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William F. Shaw, manufacturer

Pair of Candlesticks, 1849
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Simeon Hazard, cabinetmaker

Workbox, 1845
No Image Available

American, United States of America

Andirons, ca. 1820
No Image Available

American, United States of America

Andirons, ca.1820
No Image Available

American, United States of America

Andirons, ca.1820
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Samuel Gragg

Elastic Armchair, 1808 (patented)
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American, probably New York City

Side Chair, ca. 1790-1815
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American, probably New York City

Side Chair, ca. 1790-1815
No Image Available

Everett Howard

Portrait of the Rev. Stephen Gano, ca. 1820
No Image Available

Attributed to John Wesley Jarvis

Portrait of Mary Brown Gano, ca. 1820
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Joseph Rawson I, cabinetmaker

Chest of Drawers, ca. 1806
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Attributed to Thomas Seymour

Lady's Writing Desk, ca. 1795-1800
No Image Available

American, Probably Boston Massachusetts

Fancy Side Chair, ca. 1830
No Image Available

Thomas Maxwell Parker

Side Chair, 1831-1845
No Image Available

Attributed to John Seymour

Sofa, ca. 1800
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Joseph Rawson and Sons, manufacturer

Card Table, ca. 1815-1828
No Image Available

American, New England

Work Table, ca. 1790-1810
No Image Available

Nicholas Geffroy

Looking Glass, ca. 1800
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David Williams

Patent Timepiece, ca. 1815-1820
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John Carlile, Jr.

Desk and Bookcase, desk 1785; bookcase ca.1800
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American, West Newbury Massachusetts

Drop-Leaf Table, ca. 1700-1735
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American

Fireboard, 1700s
No Image Available

American

Dish, ca. 1800-1840
No Image Available

American

Dish, ca. 1800-1840
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American, New England

Joint Stool, ca.1680-1730
No Image Available

American, Pennsylvania

Deep Plate, 1802
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American, New England

Desk, ca.1710-1740
No Image Available

American

Pair of Andirons, 1800s
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Samuel Troxel

Dish, 1827
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American, Massachusetts Boston

Side Chair, ca.1660-1700
No Image Available

American

Dish, ca. 1800-1840
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William Jennys

Portrait of Israel Ashley, ca. 1800
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American, Massachusetts, Possibly Sudbury or Marlboro

Chest with Drawer, ca. 1710-1740
No Image Available

Attributed to Stephen Jaques, cabinetmaker

Joined Table, ca. 1700
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Attributed to Bell Family pottery

Figure of a Dog, ca. 1850
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American, Boston Massachusetts

Side Chair, ca. 1720-1740
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American, probably Pennsylvania

Rooster Vase, ca. 1800
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American, Rhode Island

Turned Chair, ca.1680-1700
No Image Available

Willoughby Smith

Dish, ca. 1865-1880
No Image Available

Danish, Kellinghusen

Charger, early 1800s
No Image Available

American, United States of America

Ornament of Fruit and Flowers, 1800s
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American, Boston Massachusetts

Side Chair, ca. 1690-1720
No Image Available

American

Bowl, 1800s
No Image Available

Dutch, Probably Delft

Charger, ca. 1700
No Image Available

Dutch, Probably Delft

Charger, ca. 1700-1725
No Image Available

John Leidy

Dish, ca. 1800
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Attributed to Frederick Kemmelmeyer

Emblem of the United States of America, ca. 1800
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American

Sporting Scene (Overmantel), ca. 1800
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American, probably Boston Massachusetts

High Chest of Drawers, ca. 1710-1735
No Image Available

American

Trencher, ca. 1800-1840
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American

Figure of a Cat, 1800s
No Image Available

American

Dish, ca. 1800-1840
No Image Available

American, New England

Dish, 1800-1840
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American, Southeastern Massachusetts

Great (Arm) Chair, ca.1660-1720
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American, Boston Massachusetts

Side Chair, ca. 1650
No Image Available

American

Dish, ca. 1800-1840
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American, New Hampshire or Massachusetts

Armchair, ca. 1730-1800
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William Claggett

Tall Case Clock, ca. 1730-1740
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Attributed to Patrick Stevens, cabinetmaker

Desk on Stand, ca. 1900
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Attributed to Amariah T. Prouty, cabinetmaker

Work Table, ca. 1820 - 1830
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Chinese, China

Teapot, ca. 1780-1785
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Chinese, China

Coffeepot, ca. 1780-1785
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Chinese, China

Covered Sugar Bowl, ca. 1780-1785
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Chinese, China

Creamer, ca. 1780-1785
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Chinese, China

Tea Canister, ca. 1780-1785
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Chinese, China

Cup, ca. 1780-1785
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Chinese, China

Saucer, ca. 1780-1785
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American, Probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts

Bedstead, ca. 1800 - 1815
No Image Available

Chinese, China, for export markets

Pair of Covered Urns, ca. 1800
No Image Available

Chinese, China, for export markets

Pair of Covered Urns, ca. 1800
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American, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Chamber Table, ca. 1800-1810
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American, United States of America

Astral Lamp, ca. 1850
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American, United States of America

Looking Glass, ca. 1810-1820
No Image Available

American, probably Providence Rhode Island

Dressing Glass, ca. 1800
No Image Available

Adrian Webb, cabinetmaker

Card Table, ca. 1825
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Attributed to John Carlile, Jr.

Pembroke Table, ca. 1800
No Image Available

Chinese, China, for export markets

Two Armchairs, ca. 1830
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American, Boston Massachusetts

Desk and Bookcase, ca.1790-1820
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Edward Greene Malbone

Portrait of Lydia Allen, 1803
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Chinese, China, for export markets

Two Armchairs, ca. 1830
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Chinese, China, for export markets

Armchair, ca. 1805
No Image Available

English, probably England

Pair of Andirons, ca.1770 - 1790
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Attributed to Joseph Rawson I, cabinetmaker

Dressing Bureau, ca. 1813
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William Stanton

Tall Clock, 1816
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American, New England

Corner Basin Stand, ca. 1800-1810
No Image Available

English, probably England

Pair of Andirons, ca.1770 - 1790
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Chinese, China, for export markets

Settee, early 1800s
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American, probably Providence Rhode Island

Side Chair, ca. 1790-1815
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John Brewster

Portrait of a Young Girl, ca. 1808-1821
No Image Available

English, probably United Kingdom

Pair of Andirons, ca .1760-1780
No Image Available

American, United States of America

Easy Chair, ca. 1725
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American, probably Providence Rhode Island

Pair of Side Chairs, ca. 1790-1815
No Image Available

Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, manufacturer

Pair of Obelisks, ca. 1790
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American, Newport Rhode Island

Tea Table, ca. 1730-1750
No Image Available

American, Newport Rhode Island

Pembroke Table, ca. 1790-1800
No Image Available

English, probably United Kingdom

Pair of Andirons, ca. 1760-1780
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American, Rhode Island

Chair, ca. 1760-1770
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American, New London County Connecticut

Chest on Chest, ca. 1765-1785
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American, probably Providence Rhode Island

Pair of Side Chairs, ca.1790-1815
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American, Rhode Island

Tea Table, ca. 1765-1790
No Image Available

Irish, probably Ireland

Pole Screen, ca. 1750-1770
No Image Available

American, Rhode Island

Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800
No Image Available

American, Rhode Island

Bedstead, ca. 1815
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American, United States of America

Clayton's Ascent Bandbox, ca. 1835
No Image Available

Dutch, Probably Delft

Wall Plaque, 1860-1880
No Image Available

Dutch, Probably Delft

Wall Plaque, 1860-1880
No Image Available

English, England, Probably English

Looking Glass, ca. 1740
No Image Available

Chinese, China

"Bataviaware" Teacup, 1736-1795
No Image Available

Chinese, China

"Bataviaware" Teacup, 1736-1795
No Image Available

Chinese, China

"Bataviaware" Saucer, 1736-1795
No Image Available

Chinese, China

"Bataviaware" Saucer, 1736-1795
No Image Available

Chinese, China

Covered Jar, ca. 1760-1780
No Image Available

Chinese, China

Covered Jar, ca. 1760-1780
No Image Available

American, Massachusetts Boston

Side Chair, ca. 1740-1760
No Image Available

English, Probably English

Pair of Andirons, ca. 1770 - 1790
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American, Boston Massachusetts

Side Chair, ca. 1740-1760
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American, Newport Rhode Island

Square Tea Table, ca. 1750-1780
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American, Boston Massachusetts

Side Chair, ca. 1740 - 1760
No Image Available

English, Probably English

Pair of Andirons, ca. 1770 - 1790
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John Goddard, cabinetmaker

Desk and Bookcase, 1761
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Jacob Hurd

Teapot, ca. 1735
No Image Available

European, Continental

Chandelier, ca. 1850
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Probably Townsend and Goddard School

Bureau Table, ca. 1760-1785
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American, Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Side Chair, ca. 1740-1760
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Attributed to John Townsend, cabinetmaker

Chest on Chest, ca. 1765-1795
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Caleb Wheaton

Tall Clock, ca. 1785-1810
No Image Available

American, Boston Massachusetts

Side Chair, ca. 1740-1760
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American, Probably Boston, Massachusetts

Roundabout (Corner) Chair, ca. 1740-1760
No Image Available

Sanders Pitman

Teaspoon
No Image Available

English, Liverpool

Pitcher, ca. 1840
No Image Available

English, Whieldon

Plate, ca. 1760
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English, Worcester

Mug, ca. 1760
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English

Basket
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William Hancock

Side Chair, 1820-25
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English, Whieldon

Coffeepot
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English, Whieldon

Teapot, Late 1700s
No Image Available

English, Rockingham

Tulip Vase, ca. 1830
No Image Available

English, Staffordshire

Coffeepot, early 1800s
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Possibly John Shorthose

Mochaware Coffeepot, ca. 1820
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English, Whieldon

Tea Caddy
No Image Available

English, Derby

Plate, 1786-1795

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