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Quill Basket, 1999

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Works from the American Decorative Art Collection
Quill Basket, 1999 Mega Megaplanet, 1999 Portrait of Sarah Erving Waldo, ca 1765 Miniature High Chest of Drawers, ca. 1780
Painted Side Chair, 1740–1760; Japanned decoration, 1790­­­­­–1820 Dwarf Clock, 1790 William Bowen and His Dog, ca. 1780-1790 Creamer, ca. 1850

The American decorative art, folk art, and costume collection represents more than 300 years of New England art and culture. It features exceptional examples of regional furniture, portraits, and needlework. Period furniture illuminates all aspects of society, from the elite to the working class. The folk art collection is rich and diverse. The costume collection ranks among the top ten in the nation.

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