62 The New -York Historical Society Gift of James Lenox Banks Telescope, made by Spencer, Browning and Rust. Belonged to William Banks (1782-1848) Gift of Lenox Banks Sextant, made by W. Hooker, New York. Belonged to William Banks (1782-1848) Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair 100 pieces of English Staffordshire depicting early American views 65 Sandwich glass cup-plates 5 miscellaneous ceramic items Gift of Miss Mary Clinton Brown American Victorian material of the 19th century including 2 gold- leaf mirrors, 1 marble-top table, 1 girandole set, pair of vases and pair of pitchers Gift of Cunard-White Star Line Painting-"S. S. OLYMPIC" by Fred Pansing Gift of Dr. Thomas Darlington Silver salver, made by Bailey and Biddle, Philadelphia, Penna., 1907— Presented to Dr. Darlington by some friends of the American Clima- tological Association Gift of Miss Adelade Milton de Groot Quilt, American, late 18th century Lap writing desk, English, early 19th century Both items are from the Hawley family Gift of Mrs. Walter Durbrow Silver sugar bowl, made by Tiffany and Co., New York, c. 1863-65. Presented to Alban C. Stimers, Chief Engineer U. S. N., to commemorate important services rendered to his country on board "The Monitor" before and during her memorable conflict with the "Merrimac" in Hampton Roads, March 9th, 1862. Bequest of Wilberforce Eames Two gold medals awarded to Mr. Eames by the Bibliographical Society in 1929, and The New-York Historical Society in 1931