Eagle on Uncle Sam’s Hat, c. 1870, carved polychromed wood, found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where it was used as a sign outside a veteran’s boarding house. Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Maker Unknown, Fish with Flag, Trade sign fragment, found in central New York, 10th century, painted wood and sheet iron, 34” wide by 61” wide, depth ¾”, date unknown. Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Unknown Amish Maker, Quilt, early 20th century. Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Carrie M. Carpenter (b. 1835), Sunflower Quilt, Northfield, Vermont, 19th century. H: 77 ½, W: 84”. Collection of Shelburne Museum

Edouard Manet (1832-83), The Grand Canal, Venice (Blue Venice), 1875, oil on canvas. Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917), L'Ecole de Dance (The Dance Class) 1873-79, oil and tempera on canvas. H: 17 1/4", W: 23". Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) Soaring, 1942-50, tempera on masonite, 48” high, 87” wide. Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) Milking,ca. 1875, oil on canvas.

Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma) Mosses (1860-1961) Old Home, 1957, oil on masonite. Collection of Shelburne Museum.

Josiah Spode II (1754-1827), compote, Staffordshire, England, 1805-20. Pearlware with polychrome decoration. Collection of Shelburne Museum.