European to 1900

The majority of the decorative arts in the permanent collection are European, with English objects predominating. This includes Paul Storr silver, a large selection of 19th-century lustreware, 18th-century furniture, such as a George Tyler long-case clock, and Worcester porcelain, including a complete set of American Birds by Dorothy Doughty. The extensive lace collection, which dates from the 16th to the 20th-centuries, includes early Italian, Belgian, and Austrian examples, as well as the bed curtains of Empress Marie-Louise, one of the largest known pieces of French point d’Alençon lace. Other notable objects include the 14th-century Spanish Processional Cross, an 18th-century English boy’s waistcoat, and the late 15th-century German stained glass panel of the Mocking of Christ.

Spanish (Barcelona) Processional Cross, ca. 1390 Silver and enamel over an oak core 28 1/2" x 19 7/8" x 1 1/16" Memphis Brooks Museum of Art purchase; funds provided by the Morrie A. Moss Endowment, the Decorative Arts Trust and Mrs. Lula Coffey 97.9

English Harlequin Writing Cabinet, 1790 Satinwood and rosewood 33 ¾" x 25" x 211/2" (closed) Memphis Brooks Museum of Art purchase; funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bernsen, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Reiter, Dr. and Mrs. Justin H. Adler, Mrs. Roscoe Guilford Browne, and Mrs. C. M. Gooch 83.13

Italian Altar Frontal, 1575-1625 Burrato lace 18 1/2" x 54" Gift of Mrs. Andre Blumenthal 57.18

Edward Feline, English, active 1723-1750 Kettle And Stand, 1738 Silver with raffia handle 14" x 9" x 7" Gift of the Decorative Arts Trust in honor of the opening ofthe new wing and in grateful appreciation of its founding members 89.29a,b

English Young Boy's Waistcoat, ca. 1720 Linen with silk embroidered appliques 21" x 21 1/2" Gift of the Decorative Arts Trust 95.2

John Wait, English, active 1742-1746 Longcase Clock, ca. 1745 Burl walnut 96" x 20 5/8" x 10 1/8" Bequest of Dr. George William Huckaba in the name of the Decorative Arts Trust 99.5

English Worcester, Flight, Barr & Barr Soup Tureen, ca. 1820 Porcelain 10 7/8" x 11 7/8" x 11" Gift of the Decorative Arts Trust with funds donated by Thomas C. Lee, Jr. 87.17a-c

English Side Chair, ca. 1725-1750 Walnut 39 ¼" x 24 ¼" x 24 ¼" Gift of the Decorative Arts Trust 86.1

Dorothy Doughty, English, 1892-1962 Worcester Royal Porcelain Company Pair of Yellow-Headed Blackbirds and Spiderwort, 1952 Porcelain 11"x 9" x 7" (male) 10 1/2" x 8" x 6" (female) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Morrie A. Moss 59.59-60