Mask
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 29.5 x 22.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mask in relief of horned devil with deep wrinkles, pointed ears (pierced) open mouth with teeth and beard; painted red.
Object Number:
Z.2885
Gallery Label:
The mask is purported to be one of the many that adorned the Park Theatre.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
37908
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil can with spout
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Cone-shaped can with long spout with crooked end, strap handle on side, cylindrical cap-all of sheet tin.
Object Number:
1963.31
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
37907
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1760-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass scissor like snuffer with rectangular wickends with box with faceted top, wide lip, pointed tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Canny
Object Number:
1956.80a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
37904
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate warmer
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. ( 69.8 x 34.9 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Arch-shaped sheet metal plate warmer; open on one side, with two vertical metal bars; closed on opposite side, with arch-shaped door; cabriole legs and pad feet; traces of paint.
Object Number:
1945.472
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37895
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 x 11 1/2 in. ( 68.6 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with large platter base with ball feet and baluster turned shaft with large cylindrical socket; candlestick consists of four separate pieces that screw together (base, lower shaft, wax catching saucer, and shaft of socket).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1967.58a-d
Gallery Label:
While the base is probaby from the early eighteenth century, the other parts are from the twentieth century; there are four separate parts that screw together.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
37883
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Open fat lamp
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 4 in. ( 14 x 4.8 x 10.2 cm )
with hook: 13 1/4 in. ( 33.7 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron fat lamp (or twin pan crusie lamp) with spiraling hook.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.16ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
37882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wall sconces (2)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-40
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. ( 24.1 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Circular tinned and painted sheet iron wall sconce with faceted tin reflectors cast on cut-glass fixtures; removable candle socket.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.932ab
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:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
37880
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 13.3 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Tin oil lamp has a flat pan base with crimped edges and drain spout; the cylindrical lamp is supported on a narrow cylindrical shaft with a loop handle with prick on chain.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1499
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 5.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Steel snuffer with rectangular wick end box with molded fluting on top, slightly curved handles and three teardrop shaped feet.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.385
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 in. ( 18.4 cm )
Description:
Steel candle snuffer with dome shaped wick-end box with pointed oval molded top, continous loop handles that end in a heart shape, on three tear drop shaped feet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1946.62
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this snuffer is from the home of Reverend Samuel Jones, near Philadelphia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37866
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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