Civic Leader and Art Collector: Sallie Casey Thayer and an Art Museum for KU

Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

Civic Leader and Art Collector: Sallie Casey Thayer and an Art Museum for KU
Civic Leader and Art Collector: Sallie Casey Thayer and an Art Museum for KU
Celka Straughn, curator
Galleries 315, 316, and 317, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Japanese prints, American paintings, Bohemian glass, ancient Coptic textile fragments, Chinese snuff bottles, glass door pulls, and 19th-century trade and valentine cards are just a few of the objects from around the globe acquired by Kansas City philanthropist Sallie Casey Thayer. Donated to the University of Kansas in 1917, her extensive collection forms the basis of what is today the Spencer Museum of Art. This centenary exhibition celebrates her founding gift and explores Mrs. Thayer’s collecting practices and motivations, in particular her commitment to women and their role in civic affairs and municipal culture.

Civic Leader and Art Collector will also draw on materials from f the Spencer’s archives that document Mrs. Thayer’s correspondence with art dealers. Gallery talks and art activities will hone in on specific art objects and explore what motivated Mrs. Thayer to collect objects from particular regions across the globe.

Exhibition images

Works of art

Chippendale chair
circa 1700s
Chippendale chair
1700s–1800s
William and Mary cabinet
circa 1690–1700
Kyūden zushi (palace-style shrine)
late 1800s–early 1900s
Nyōirin Kannon Star Mandala
late 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Ten Thousand Men’s Canopy
Guangxu 11 (1885)
collar
early 1900s
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), Microscope
circa 1800–1805, Edo period (1600–1868)
藥師佛 Yaoshi fo (Medicine Buddha)
late 1500s–early 1600s, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888), sparkling whale oil lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888)
circa 1827–1830
Bennington Pottery, book flask
Bennington Pottery
1850–1900
flask
late 1800s
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888), glass color slugs
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888)
circa 1825–1888
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888), glass color slug
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888)
circa 1825–1888
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888), door pull
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888)
circa 1830–1850
snuff bottle with stopper
1780–1880, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Lesan (active late 1800s–early 1900s), double snuff bottle with stoppers
late 1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with jade stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1900–1925, Qing dynasty (1641–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
1850–1925, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
1720–1925, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
1700s–early 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1900–1925, Qing dynasty (1641–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
1900–1925, Qing dynasty (1641–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
Guangxu period (1875–1908), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1700s–1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1900–1925, Qing dynasty (1641–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
Jiaqing period (1795–1820), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1700s–1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1700s–1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
unknown maker, scent bottle
unknown maker
1850–1925
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
late 1700s–early 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
late 1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
snuff bottle with stopper
late 1800s–early 1900s, Meiji period (1868–1912) or Taisho period (1912–1926)
snuff bottle with stopper
1780–1880, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1780–1880, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
late 1700s–1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
coffee cup
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
tea bowl
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
saucer
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Jozef Israëls (1824–1911), interior with children
Jozef Israëls (1824–1911)
late 1800s
unrecorded Cheyenne artist, pair of beaded moccasins
unrecorded Cheyenne artist
late 1800s–1915
Charles Louis Napoléon d'Albert (1809–1886); Sarony, Major, & Knapp (active circa 1846–1892), The Garland Polka
Charles Louis Napoléon d'Albert (1809–1886); Sarony, Major, & Knapp (active circa 1846–1892)
1851
John Henry Bufford (1810–1870), Jenny Lind's Songs
John Henry Bufford (1810–1870)
1852–1855
Richard Emile Miller (1875–1943), La Toilette
Richard Emile Miller (1875–1943)
circa 1910
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (founded 1759), plaque
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (founded 1759)
late 1700s
Jonas Lie (1880–1940), After the Concert
Jonas Lie (1880–1940)
1900
Valentine card
circa 1890
netsuke (Octopus and Monkey)
1700s–1800, Edo period (1600–1868)
unknown maker, portrait of woman
unknown maker
circa 1850
Elizabeth Neave (Lingenfelter) Lincoln (1876–1957); Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967), tulip vase
Elizabeth Neave (Lingenfelter) Lincoln (1876–1957); Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967)
1900
kushi (comb)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
kushi (comb)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
kushi (comb)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
Sela Sibley (died 1875), Wrought by Sela Sibley Aged 11... sampler
Sela Sibley (died 1875)
1817
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
1600s, Edo period (1600–1868)
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
1600s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Masanaga, tsuba (sword guard)
Masanaga
Edo period (1600–1868)
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
Sōten School, tsuba (sword guard)
Sōten School
1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
kushi (comb)
1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
water jar
1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
hanaire 花入 (flower container)
circa 1730, Edo period (1600–1868)
chawan 茶碗 (tea bowl)
late 1700s–early 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
茶碗 chawan (tea bowl)
Meiji period (1868–1912)
Miyagawa Kōzan (1842–1916), bowl with chrysanthemums
late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
garlic-bulb vase
late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
shawl
mid 1800s
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, jug
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
jug
1800s
kushi (comb)
1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
kushi (comb)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
kushi (comb) with butterflies
Edo period (1600–1868)
kushi (comb)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
kushi (comb)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
hair ornament
date unknown
incense burner
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
hen
hen
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
kozuka (knife handle)
Edo period (1600–1868)
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
化粧箱 Keshobako (cosmetic box)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Ishiguro School, kozuka (knife handle)
Ishiguro School
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
kozuka (knife handle)
Edo period (1600–1868)
kozuka (knife handle)
Edo period (1600–1868)
Kashmir shawl
circa 1870
woman's vest
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
three Coptic textile fragments
Coptic period (300–700 CE)
Coptic textile fragment
Coptic period (300 CE–700 CE)
Coptic textile fragment
Coptic period (300 CE–700 CE)
Coptic textile fragment
Coptic period (300 CE–700 CE)
Coptic textile fragment
Coptic period (300 CE–700 CE)
Coptic textile fragments
Coptic period (300 CE–700 CE)
Coptic textile fragment
Coptic period (300 CE–700 CE)
brisé fan
mid 1800s
sampler
1804
sampler
circa 1838
gunsen (war fan)
mid-late 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
brisé fan
late 1700s–1800s
unknown maker, portrait of man
unknown maker
circa 1850
unknown maker, portrait of baby
unknown maker
circa 1855
unknown maker, portrait of woman with flowers
unknown maker
circa 1850s
unknown maker, untitled
unknown maker
circa 1850
ginger jar vase with wooden lid
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
bottle-shaped vase
early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
plate
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
bowl
1900s
vase
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase
early 1900s, Republic of China (1911–1949)
pitcher
date unknown
Léon Brard (1830–1902); Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590), platter with fish and eels
Léon Brard (1830–1902); Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590)
circa 1865–1895
Copeland (1850–1867), bowl
circa 1850–1867
Coalport Porcelain Works (founded circa 1795), plate
Coalport Porcelain Works (founded circa 1795)
1891–1920
vase
date unknown
tureen and cover
circa 1840, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
bowl
1875–1909, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
De Porceleyne Fles (founded 1635), fireplace-shaped clock stand with clock in chimney
De Porceleyne Fles (founded 1635)
1850–1900
pitcher
date unknown
vase
date unknown
観音 Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
ushabti (funerary sculpture)
1539–30 BCE, possibly 1800s
mitt
early 1900s
vase
1700s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase with lid
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase
Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase
Kangxi period (1662–1722), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
plate
Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
chawan 茶碗 (tea bowl)
late 1700s–early 1800s, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
vase
1736–1795, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
small dish with two fish
early 1900s, Republic of China (1911–1949)
bowl
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase
circa 1900, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
covered box
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Inoue Ryōsai (1828–1899), vase
Inoue Ryōsai (1828–1899)
before 1893
vase
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
bowl
1890–1910, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
bowl
Song dynasty (1000s–1100s)
libation cup
1700s–early 1900s
vase
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
covered box
Kangxi period (1662–1722), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Guanyin seated on a lotus pod
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Satsuma tea bowl
circa 1820, Edo period (1600–1868)
vase
early 1900s, Republic of China (1911–1949)
jar
jar
1700s, Kangxi period (1662–1722), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
unknown maker, bottle
unknown maker
1800s
glass ball
date unknown
compote
late 1800s
barber bottle
late 1800s
vase
mid 1700s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
vase with lid
early 1900s, Republic of China (1911–1949)
vase
1700s–1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Villeroy & Boch (founded 1748), vase
Villeroy & Boch (founded 1748)
1852–1872
Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967), pitcher
Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967)
1882
dish
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
vase
Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888), door pull
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888)
1826–1840
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888), door pull
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888)
circa 1830–1850
doorknob
date unknown
doorknob
date unknown
button
circa 1800s
button
circa 1800s
tumbler
late 1880s
unknown maker, toy dish
unknown maker
early 1800s
salt cellar
circa 1870
salt cellar
circa 1870
salt cellar
circa 1870
Keene Marlboro Street Factory (active 1815–1841), inkwell
Keene Marlboro Street Factory (active 1815–1841)
circa 1820–1840
Enoch Wood and Sons, Shakespeare bust
Enoch Wood and Sons
1820–1840
mug
mug
1800s
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, commemorative pitcher "Success to the British Fleet"
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
circa 1812
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, puzzle jug
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
circa 1810
pitcher
mid 1800s
Staffordshire or Leeds, England, United Kingdom, mug
Staffordshire or Leeds, England, United Kingdom
mug
circa 1810–1815
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, teapot with lid
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
1805–1820
teacup and saucer
circa 1820–1880
Dixon Phillips & Co., Thou God Seest Me
Dixon Phillips & Co.
1840–1865
creamer
1820–1880
unrecorded Ka’igwu (Kiowa) artist, cradleboard
unrecorded Ka’igwu (Kiowa) artist
late 1800s–1928
Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1864), courtesans and attendants under a plum tree
circa 1820s–1830s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Jumbo
1882
Gerrit Hendrik Göbell (1786–1833), Winter Scene: skaters on a canal
Gerrit Hendrik Göbell (1786–1833)
1824
Theodore Robinson (1852–1896), Macherin Landscape
Theodore Robinson (1852–1896)
1885
John Francis Murphy (1853–1921), Afternoon in October
John Francis Murphy (1853–1921)
1913
A. M. Cuytis, Workmen on a Boat
A. M. Cuytis
1889
piecrust tip table
mid-late 1800s
bowl
Kangxi period (1662–1722), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
ecclesiastical vase
1600s–1700s
vase
1600s–1700s
Nicholas Lutz (1835–1906); Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888), scent bottle or perfume bottle
Nicholas Lutz (1835–1906); Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825–1888)
late 1800s
bowl
late 1500s
bottle
1800s
bottle
1800s
scent bottle
late 1800s
Kashmir shawl
circa 1875–1899
Kashmir shawl
circa 1875–1899
vase
circa mid 1800s
compote
late 1800s–early 1900s
goblet
1800s
goblet
late 1800s
goblet
circa 1800s
pitcher
mid 1800s
ewer
late 1800s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
wine glass
early 1850s
C. M. Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory (founded 1814), Josephine I Gemahlin Napoleons (Josephine I, Wife of Napoleon)
C. M. Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory (founded 1814)
1890s
C. M. Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory (founded 1814), Napoleon in Ornat (Napoleon in Regalia)
C. M. Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory (founded 1814)
1890s
C. M. Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory (founded 1814), Napoleon I und Franz II (Napoleon and Emperor Franz II)
C. M. Hutschenreuther Porcelain Factory (founded 1814)
1890s
Okamoto Shūki (1807–1862), Peacock on a Rock
Okamoto Shūki (1807–1862)
early 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Twenty-Four Beauties
circa 1736–1795, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
plate
1800s
unknown maker, textile fragment
unknown maker
date unknown
textile fragment
1800s or early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), Naruto Rapids in Awa Province
circa 1840, Edo period (1600–1868)
kanzashi (hairpin)
late 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, George Washington chimney ornament
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
early 1800s
vase
early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Ninsei or nomura Seisuke, hand warmer
Ninsei or nomura Seisuke
circa 1655, Edo period (1600–1868)
Kōzan (active late 1800s), vase
late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Tsuji Hitachi Family, one of a pair of incense burners
Tsuji Hitachi Family
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
Tsuji Hitachi Family, one of a pair of incense burners
Tsuji Hitachi Family
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
wine cup
1850–1900, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
water jar with lid
late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
bowl
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
cup
cup
date unknown
vase
1800s–1900s
jar with cover
Meiji period (1868–1912)
W. Schiller and F. Gerbing (active 1829–1885), cup and saucer
W. Schiller and F. Gerbing (active 1829–1885)
circa mid 1800s
Namikawa Sōsuke (1847–1910), vase with crane
1890–1915
bitters bottle
1865–1875
rummer
date unknown
Delft JT & L, vase
Delft JT & L
1900s
Miura Kenya (1825–1889), tea bowl
Miura Kenya (1825–1889)
circa 1850, Edo period (1600–1868)
Itō Tōzan (1846–1920), long necked vase
Itō Tōzan (1846–1920)
circa 1893, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Kōzan, dish
Kōzan
circa 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
saucer
circa 1850, Edo period (1600–1868)
vase
1900s
vase
Meiji period (1868–1912)
Midoriyama (1868–1912), incense burner with lid
Midoriyama (1868–1912)
Meiji period (1868–1912)
bowl
Meiji period (1868–1912)
wine cup
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
wine cup
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
Hotoda shop, miniature teapot
Hotoda shop
late 1800s–early 1900s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
vase
Meiji period (1868–1912)
casket with cover
late 1800s
cuneiform tablet
Akkadian Empire (circa 2334–2154 BCE)
cuneiform tablet
Akkadian Empire (circa 2334–2154 BCE)
tumbler
1800s
salt cellar
circa 1870s
Genjudo, two painted fans
Genjudo
circa 1810s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Keisai Eisen (1790–1848), painted screen and New Year's offerings
mid 1820s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Keisai Eisen (1790–1848), women sewing and ironing
circa late 1820s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Totoya Hokkei (1780–1850), two fans and a bowl of Adonis flowers
early or mid 1830s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Utagawa Kunihiro (active circa 1816–1835), Onoe Baikō as Ghost of Oiwa [at a spinning wheel]
Utagawa Kunihiro (active circa 1816–1835)
circa 1820, Edo period (1600–1868)
Yanagawa Shigenobu (1787–1832), puppy with kite and ball
1826, Edo period (1600–1868)
Yoshimi Shūri (active 1810s–1820s), Kara monogatari (Stories of China)
Yoshimi Shūri (active 1810s–1820s)
circa late 1810s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Elijah Chapman Kellogg (1811–1881), Eugenie Empress of the French in her Bridal Costume
Elijah Chapman Kellogg (1811–1881)
circa 1853
unrecorded Potawatomi artist, wearing blanket
unrecorded Potawatomi artist
late 1800s
inro, netsuke, ojime
early 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Yamada Jōkasai (1811–1879), inro, netsuke, ojime
Yamada Jōkasai (1811–1879)
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
inro, netsuke, ojime
date unknown
inro and netsuke
early 1900s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuō) (1663–1747), inro, netsuke, ojime
1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
netsuke
date unknown
Deme Uman (active 1772–1780), netsuke (fox mask)
Deme Uman (active 1772–1780)
circa 1772–1780, Edo period (1600–1868)
netsuke
early 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
netsuke
early 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
netsuke
early 1900s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
netsuke
mid 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Yan Yihe (late Qing dynasty (1644–1911)), gui-shaped vessel with recumbent deer
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
bottle with lid
1800s, Qing dynast (1644–1911
seated Buddha
late 1800s
Buddha's hand citron
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Guanyin
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
tsuba (sword guard)
Edo period (1600–1868)
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
Edo period (1600–1868)
Takanao, tsuba (sword guard)
Takanao
date unknown
tsuba (sword guard)
1600s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Yashinitsu, tsuba (sword guard)
Yashinitsu
circa 1700s
toad
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Ayoshiro, kozuka (knife handle)
Ayoshiro
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (hilt ornament) in the shape of a rooster
probably Edo period (1600–1868)
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
menuki (sword trim)
date unknown
snuff bottle
late 1800s–early 1900s
dish
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
landscape
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
brush rest with deer figurine
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
brush rest with rocks, plants, and pine trees
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
pendant
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
jade carving
date unknown
Daoist altar
circa 1800s
tripod censer
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
lotus brush washer
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
woman's tunic (aba)
1800s–early 1900s
unrecorded Akimel O'odham (Pima) artist, bowl
unrecorded Akimel O'odham (Pima) artist
late 1800s–1917
Frost Photo Supply Company, photograph of baskets
Frost Photo Supply Company
late 1800s–1909
Valentine card
date unknown
Valentine card
circa 1850
Valentine card
date unknown
Valentine card
circa 1860
Valentine card
circa 1890
Banko covered bowl
late 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)
tassel
date unknown
tassel
date unknown
tassel
date unknown
tassel
date unknown
tassel
date unknown
tassels
date unknown
Mandarin duck tassel
date unknown
Mandarin duck tassel
date unknown
tassels
date unknown
tassels
date unknown
tassel
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
tassels
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
tassel
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
four-legged urn
circa 1880, Meiji period (1868–1912)
vase
Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
jug
jug
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Heng Shengzhan (active 1800s), teapot with lid
Heng Shengzhan (active 1800s)
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
snuff bottle with stopper
late 1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) or Republic of China (1911–1949)
card case
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
unknown maker, bottle for scent or snuff
unknown maker
late 1800s–early 1900s
snuff bottle with stopper
1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Yan Yihe (late Qing dynasty (1644–1911)); Zhang Yilin (1867–1943), peach-shaped covered dish
1900, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Liang Yuhe (active late 1800s), round box with lid
Liang Yuhe (active late 1800s)
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
teapot with lid
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
netsuke (oni)
date unknown
netsuke
1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
beaded bottle
late 1800s–1928
tsuba (sword guard)
date unknown
Cai Xinchun, hair ornament
Cai Xinchun
late 1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
tachi (slung sword) in saya (scabbard)
1880–1895, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Shirvan rug
late 1800s
Jim Miller; Robert Hickerson, Art and Artists through Time and Space
Jim Miller; Robert Hickerson
2017
C. Bechstein (founded 1853), grand piano
C. Bechstein (founded 1853)
circa 1885–1886
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888), door pull
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888)
1826–1840
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888), door pull
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888)
1826–1840
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888), door pull
New England Glass Company (active 1817–1888)
1826–1840
portrait of man
circa 1855

Events

March 8, 2017
Talk
6:00–7:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 318, Jack and Lavon Brosseau Center for Learning
October 25, 2017
Performance
7:00–8:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 317, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court
October 26, 2017
Performance
7:00–8:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 317, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court
November 5, 2017
Talk
2:00–3:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Rm 305, Stephen H. Goddard Study Center
November 9, 2017
Social
6:00–8:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art
November 11, 2017
Activity
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 317, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court
November 12, 2017
Talk
2:00–3:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 317, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court, Gallery 316, Gallery 315
November 15, 2017
Screening
5:30–7:30PM
Spencer Museum of Art Auditorium, Rm 309
November 16, 2017
Talk
5:00–6:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Room 211
November 19, 2017
Performance
4:00–5:30PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 317, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court
December 14, 2017
Talk
10:00–11:00AM
Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 317, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court
January 19, 2018
Talk
12:00–1:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Dolph Simons Family Gallery, 316
January 20, 2018
Activity
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court, 317
February 1, 2018
Talk
5:30–6:45PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Sam and Connie Perkins Central Court, 317, Spencer Museum of Art, Dolph Simons Family Gallery, 316, Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401
February 4, 2018
Talk
2:00–3:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art

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