Milk can and lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 1/2 x 14 x 8 3/4 in. ( 44.4 x 35.6 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical, 10-liter milk can; sheet brass sides, spout, lid, and handle; sheet iron base; lid, bail handle, and stamped square with clipped corners are probably later additions.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1361ab
Marks:
stamped: on brass disc: "10L"
stamped: on handle: "CFB"
stamped: on square: "FDA / AT"
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
18502
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Door plate from the Schuyler Mansion
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 12.4 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brass door plate with six attachment holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nanette Bryan
Object Number:
1961.25
Gallery Label:
This door plate came from the Schuyler Mansion in Albany, which was built by Philip Schuyler in 1761. It was acquired by John Bryan, a prominent merchant and furrier, in 1815.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
18332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key to St. Luke's Church
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Iron, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Iron key with oval handle and baluster shaped arm, and rectangular tooth.
Object Number:
292
Marks:
painted: in red on tooth: "292"
hand written: in black ink on tag: "Original key of St. Luke's Church/ Hudson St. Opp Grove/ This church was erected in 1821/ and is still in use as St. Luke's/ Chapel of Trinity Parish/ presented by the estate of John P.
Gallery Label:
This is the original key to St. Luke's Church on Hudson Street. It was erected in 1821 and is still in use as St. Luke's Chapel of Trinity Parish.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
18281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Door knocker with screw
Classification:
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 4 x 1 in. ( 16.8 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Door knocker with screw. Label reads, "From No 32 Clarkson St. obtained while old houses while being razed for the construction of the General Electric Building. Hudson St. N.Y.City Philip Cone 22". Urn-shaped brass door knocker with U-shaped handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Louise I. Corell
Object Number:
1944.166
Marks:
typed: tag attached to object: "Removed by Philip Corell from No.32 Clarkson Street, N.Y.C., when it was about to be razed to make way for the General Electric Building."
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this door knocker was removed from 32 Clarkson Street, New York City. The Electric Company went on to occupy this space.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
18280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1800-1890
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cast metal key with ear-shaped handle and molded knops on arm; fretwork in tooth. Tag attached reads: on front, "From W.V.A. Keeler " ; on reverse, "Key to strong box of 76th Frederick Van Amminge of N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Harold E. Gillingham
Object Number:
1950.32
Marks:
hand written: in black ink: "Key to strong box William Frederick Van Amringe [sp?] of N.Y."
obverse: "From W. Va. Keller"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
18279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Spun brass candlestick with knopped and baluster shaped shaft, screwed into saucer base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1933.89
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18217
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whale oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 6 in. ( 19 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Tin cone top whale oil lamp with slotted cylindrical shaft and loop handle; only one square hole for wick.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1497
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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18216
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
early-mid 19th century
Medium:
brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 6.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with square base, baluster shaft with multiple turnings and topped with rimmed socket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
1945.324
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Adjustable candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. ( 26.7 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron candlestick; base of candle socket spirals vertically; sheet iron bobeche; wrought iron tripod base.
Object Number:
INV.6357
Gallery Label:
This sheet iron bobeche may indicate that the object was made or repaired in the later nineteenth century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
18207
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 21 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass whale oil lamp; circular molded base; baluster stem and fuel reservoir.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1961.3b
Gallery Label:
This oil lamp is attributed to William Holmes Webb.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
18154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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