Candlestick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/8 x 4 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 23.2 x 12.4 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with an oval molded base and a baluster shaped shaft with rim bobeche.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1490
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:
18153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Brass push up candlestick with square molded base; fluted conical shaft and socket with square rim bobeche.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.28
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18151
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Brass push-up candlestick with rectangular base, baluster shaft with multiple turnings, topped with a rimmed socket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.10
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18152
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stove plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1600-1700
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 1 in. ( 102.9 x 47 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cast iron stove plate divided into four panels; single figure in each panel; upper panels each have bishop with hat and crook and lower panels have robed figures holding Bible.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1205
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:
1700
eMuseum Object ID:
17934
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Argand lamp
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 3/4 x 12 x 5 3/8 in. ( 45.1 x 30.5 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Brass single arm Argand lamp with removable frosted and cut shades, with original font mechanism and partial wick holder; central section consists of pedestal with urn at top; perpendicular arm supports wick holder and shade. Lamp now electrified.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1988.7ab
Marks:
stamped label: on base of wick holder: "J.B. JONES & CO./BOSTON/WARRANTED"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
17450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Argand lamp
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 3/4 x 12 x 5 3/8 in. ( 45.1 x 30.5 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of brass, single-arm Argand lamps with removable frosted and cut shades, with original font mechanism and partial wick holder; central section consists of pedestal with urn at top; perpendicular arm supports wick holder and shade. Manufactured by "J.B. JONES & CO. / BOSTON / WARRANTED" second quarter 19th century. Lamps now electrified.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1988.6ab
Marks:
stamped: on brass plaque applied to font arm: "J.B. JONES & CO. / BOSTON / WARRANTED"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
17449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wall Matchbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1868-1880
Medium:
Cast iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 4 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 14.3 x 11.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cast iron match holder with pocket with hinged lid and wide vertical opening from top to bottom; two raised diamonds on front of pocket and two on lid; shield-shaped backing with diamond-shaped piercing centered above pocket and circular hole at top for wall mounting.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1533
Marks:
cast in relief: on front: "C. PARKER / PAT / OCT. 6 1868"
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:
16979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wall lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Iron, tin, brass, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 3 x 5 5/8 in. ( 25.1 x 7.6 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Tin sheet iron oil lamp; painted box-shaped section which attaches to wall contains fuel reservoir; brass wick socket and shade (shade missing).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1512
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:
16978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle mold
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 26.7 x 7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Tinned candle mold with four molds and a handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.65
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
16977
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 5.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cast and spun brass candlestick with knop on shaft and hexagonal base; shaft screws into base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
1943.296
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
16976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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