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Under the Metro, Paris
Harry C. Ellis American, 1857-1928
Two Border Fragments
Spain
Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy
Chicago
Harry Callahan American, 1912–1999
Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751
"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022
Window
Design attributed to Harvey Ellis (American, 1852–1904)
A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956
Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965
Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula
Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945
Rocking Chair
Harvey Ellis American, 1852–1904 Made by United Crafts American, founded 1897
Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace
Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia
Fragment
Egypt
Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92
J. Ellis Bonham
William Bonnell American, 1804–1865
Altarpiece with Crowned Buddha
Thailand or Cambodia
Detroit