Engineer lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1890
Medium:
Iron, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 33 x 14.6 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Eight-sided metal lantern with flat base, pierced elongated gothic arches and letter on each faceted side, fitted with brownish translucent inserts; gadrooned
chimney with oval strap handle; hinged door, reservoir, and burner inside.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1563[dup]
Marks:
pierced: around sides, near top, spelled out in letters: "ENGINEER"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
38932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wafer irons
Classification:
Date:
1750-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 78.1 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron wafer iron; hinged circular plates ( or 'baker') and taper handles which terminate in spheres; interior of one plate is a grid pattern and interior of the opposite plate is a symmetrical arrangement of tree, pineapple, bird, and other motifs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edwiene Schmitt
Object Number:
1950.320
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this wafer iron belonged to her mother, Catherine Gaatje of Brooklyn, N.Y. and was used for New Year's cakes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
38916
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wafer iron
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
closed: 4 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 80 x 14.6 cm )
open: 5 3/4 x 29 1/2 x 24 in. ( 14.6 x 74.9 x 61 cm )
Description:
Cast iron wafer iron with two circular plates impressed on both sides with great seal of the United States with sixteen stars, attached to wrought iron handles; one ending in a bulb finial; the other with a loop hook.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1958.78
Gallery Label:
This wafer iron was made for the White House Kitchen in 1820. Only approximately 20 existed and they provided the Presidents with patriotic ice cream wafers. This wafer iron was bought by a dealer from Thomas Boardman of the Boardman family of Hartford, Conn. Boardman used an eagle touchmark similar to the Great Seal depicted on this wafer iron.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
38915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baking pan
Classification:
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 10 in. ( 1.6 x 26 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Square, molded sheet iron baking pan with sixteen shallow, circular cups, each with sailing ship in low relief on flat bottom.
Object Number:
Z.1859
Marks:
stamped: on one side: "MARIE LETANG / RUE MONTMARENCY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
38885
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wafer iron
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1750-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. ( 80 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Wrought wafer iron; circular plates and tapering handles; each plate is engraved with a shield and German words around the circumference.
Object Number:
Z.2731
Marks:
engraved: on both interior plates: German words and "1563"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
38882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waffle iron
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall (handles closed with clasp): 3 1/8 x 9 in. (7.9 x 22.9 cm)
Description:
Cast iron waffle iron with two rectangular plates with heart, diamond, and flower shaped grids, attached to wrought iron handles with eight shaped clasp at handle terminis.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1179
Marks:
cast: in relief on waffle iron exterior: "1"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
38880
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate warmer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 11 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 11.1 x 28.3 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Brass trivet with cut-out scrolling design on extension rods attached to iron frame with hooks. Bracket meant for hanging on a grate.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.91
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
38877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Meat hook
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 16 in. × 13 1/2 in. × 1 1/4 in. (40.6 × 34.3 × 3.2 cm)
Overall (b): 12 1/8 in. × 1 1/8 in. (30.8 × 2
Description:
Wrought iron meat hook with bisecting wooden handles at right angles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.298ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38874
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Meat hook
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 13 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 40.6 x 34.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron meat hook with bisecting wooden handles at right angles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.298a
Date Begin:
1800
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38875
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wafer iron
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1720-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 73.7 x 16.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron wafer iron; rectangular plates and tapering handles; one plate interior is engraved with two large and two small circular images of Jesus on a cross and the other plate interior is unmarked.
Object Number:
Z.2732
Gallery Label:
This wafer iron was used to make communion wafers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
38872
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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