Coffeepot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1860
Medium:
Tin, ebony
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 6 in. ( 31.1 x 26.7 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Baluster-shaped tin coffeepot with seam at middle, molded, semi-fluted spout, reinforced strap handle, semi-domed hinged lid with turned ebony finial; body decorated with punched, stippled image of pot of flowers and interweaving bands around body.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.467
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:
Purchased from John Barrett Kerfoot (Ehrich Galleries, 1925?); The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
29225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bell
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1921
Medium:
Brass, wood, copper, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 23.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Brass bell engraved with turned wood baluster handle with copper terminus, with wrought iron hook and cast iron clapper.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Thomas Hunter Association (of Grammar School No. 35)
Object Number:
1936.623
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, Thomas Hunter (1831-1915) came to New York in 1850 and obtained a position as a teacher at Grammar School No. 35, where he later became the principal in 1857. He organized the Normal College in 1870, which became Hunter College in 1914. The Thomas Hunter Association, organized in 1897, was made up of the graduates of Grammar School No. 35.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1921
eMuseum Object ID:
29224
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Grill
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 17 x 13 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 43.2 x 33.7 cm )
Description:
Cast iron gridiron with two peg feet, a groove and oval loop handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.88
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29220
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candelabra
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Brass, glass, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 6 in. ( 57.8 x 47 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Candelabra with three candle holders on bronze gilt scrolling acanthus leaf arms; blue glass stand with pink, blue, and red rosettes, surrounded by gold scrolling cartouche; cut glass tray below arms and bronze acanthus leaves below candle holders to support glass prisms (missing); marble base.
Object Number:
INV.11859a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
29214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mold
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Copper, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. ( 10.5 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Circular tinned copper cake mold with pierced interior center section and riveted bracket for iron loop on exterior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.73
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
29181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chafing dish
Classification:
Date:
1740-1790
Medium:
Brass, copper, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 11 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 12.4 x 29.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Copper chafing dish or brazier with bowl set on pierced brass stand and wood baluster handle attached on side; bottom of bowl pierced with mum and diamond shapes; three round brackets attached to side of bowl.
Object Number:
1101
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
29179
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coffeepot
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 21 cm )
Description:
Lacquered sheet iron (toleware) coffeepot with attached lid and straight, tapered spout, decorated with yellow, green, and red flowers.
Object Number:
INV.7569
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trivet
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 28.6 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Oval wrought iron trivet with four curved legs and pad feet.
Object Number:
INV.14877
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
29173
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tinderbox
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Round tin tinderbox with separate cover painted green with strap handle; cover with strap finial and ruffle edge; shows remains of green japanning; star-shaped paper stamp on bottom.
Object Number:
INV.6365ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
29170
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1575-1650
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with baluster-shaped shaft and socket with square removal holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1965.37
Marks:
stamped: on base of candlestick: "P : R"
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this candlestick came from the Curtis tavern in Granville, MA, which was an antiques shop.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
29141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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