Tea caddy

Classification: 
Date: 
1900-1930
Medium: 
Iron, tin
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron tea caddy, round with impressed scenes of Japanese women dressed in kimonos, one pair carrying objects through a pastoral landscape and another pair preparing a meal in a courtyard, separated by banners with abstract characters based on Japanese writing; lid tightly screwed on, with impressed decoration of abstract motifs repeated around edge; inscription on bottom.
Object Number: 
INV.8777.2
Date Begin: 
1900
Date End: 
1930
eMuseum Object ID: 
27505
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Container

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1875
Medium: 
Brass, copper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 14 x 12 x 8 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 30.5 x 21.6 cm )
Description: 
Bulbous sheet brass container and lid with handle, flanged base, and two side handles; all handles joined with copper rivets.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.403
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: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
27499
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: 
Z.958
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
27440
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Parlor stove

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1852
Medium: 
Iron, ceramic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 25 1/2 x 14 x 14 in. ( 64.8 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Cast-iron parlor stove; octagonal columnar form on tiered, square skirt with rounded edges; four removable cabriole legs fit into slots below skirt; urn-shaped water heater with domed lid and octagonal base fits into top of stove; molded, overhanging rim around top of stove; circular opening for chimney on one side and small door opposite; cartouches with relief busts of Jenny Lind on side panels above cartouches with relief baskets of flowers on side panels; rectangular drawer for ashes fits into front of base; interior lined with fire bricks.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number: 
1945.260
Marks: 
in relief: on top: "DESIGN PATENTED. 1851/ ABBOTT & LAWRENCE. PHILADa" in relief: on front panel: "IMPROVED"; "JENNY/ LIND/ 1852"; "2"
Provenance: 
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Bibliography: 
Denker, Ellen Paul. "Collector' legacies." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 176-180.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1852
eMuseum Object ID: 
27329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fluting iron

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Iron, wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 1/2 x 13 x 6 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 33 x 17.1 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron fluting iron painted black, with two ribbed rollers controlled by turned wooden hand crank; fluting iron is attached to cast iron base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Edwiene Schmitt
Object Number: 
1950.321
Gallery Label: 
According to accession records, this fluting iron came from the family of Catherine Gaatje of Brooklyn, mother of donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
27304
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Spice box

Classification: 
Date: 
1775-1820
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 31.4 x 24.1 cm )
Description: 
Rectangular tinned sheet iron box with beveled edges, plain molding, flat, hinged lid, oval mount with bail handle, and latch, all painted green; inside divided into eight compartments, each covered with hinged flap, with paper label with handwritten inscription "Nutmegs." "Mace." etc.; stencilled inscription on inside of lid.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin (Mrs. J. Harper Skillin)
Object Number: 
1937.223
Marks: 
stencilled: in blue pencil on inside of lid: "SPICE/BOX" written: in black ink on paper labels: "Nutmegs."; "Mace."; "Mustard."; "Cloves."; Allspice."; "Cinnamon."
Gallery Label: 
According to accession records, this spice box descended from David Grimm.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
27234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dutch oven

Classification: 
Date: 
1790-1810
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. ( 29.2 x 48.9 x 40 cm )
Description: 
Sheet iron reflecting oven (or "tin kitchen" or Dutch oven) with domed top, hinged door with stamped molding, two handles riveted beneath door and two handles riveted above door, and wrought iron spit.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Adelaide Mills, 1932
Object Number: 
1897
Marks: 
written: on tag: "Presented by Dr. Adelaide Mills May 26, 1832" written: on tag: "Dutch Oven [underlined]/used by the great aunt of/donor about 1800-1825,/at Stapleton, Staten Island."
Gallery Label: 
According to tags found with this object, this Dutch oven was used by the donor's great-aunt about 1800-1825 at Stapleton, Staten Island. It was presented to the Society by Dr. Adelaide Mills on May 26, 1932.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1810
eMuseum Object ID: 
27126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Candle box

Classification: 
Date: 
1773
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 10 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 26 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Rolled sheet brass candle box with hinged door and clasp; door decorated with wired edges and punched design of swags and circles forming floral motif with engraved name and date; two hanging brackets extend from back.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. Edmund Astley Prentis
Object Number: 
1954.168
Marks: 
engraved: on door: "B. WILKES/1773/ASHTON"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1773
eMuseum Object ID: 
27123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Hanging match box

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 x 5 x 1 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description: 
Painted cast iron hanging match box in the form of a trophy.
Object Number: 
INV.294
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
27122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Chopper

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1869
Medium: 
Iron (possibly steel), wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/4 x 10 x 6 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 25.4 x 15.9 cm )
Description: 
Chopper with iron (possibly steel) shaft and blades, and turned wood handle; blades arranged in such a fashion as to cut apple or other fruit in six sections.
Object Number: 
1480
Marks: 
stamped: on handle: "PATENTED APR. 7. 1869"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1869
eMuseum Object ID: 
27081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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