Wafer iron
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1740-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 34 x 7 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 86.4 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Iron wafer iron with circular faces with a formal six-pointed flower on one side and small formalized flowers within a border on other; oval loop at end of long handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1180
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
11701
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Canister
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 19 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron (toleware) canister, cylinder-shaped with hinged lid; painted with flowers and leaves on black ground.
Object Number:
INV.8774
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
11693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Can opener
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Metal can opener with a hinged blade on one side.
Object Number:
INV.4185
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cloak pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1850
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Circular iron cloak pin with traces of green paint and screw and square nut attached to back.
Object Number:
INV.808
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11670
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Warming pan
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Iron, wood (possibly cherry), brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 45 x 12 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 114.3 x 31.1 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Brass warming pan with a fitted lid decorated with chase decoration in a radiating pattern and a ring pull; lid is riveted to handle with flat tab attached to turned wood handle.
Object Number:
2158
Marks:
painted: in red underneath lid: "2158"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waffle iron
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 3/4 x 6 x 2 in. ( 60.3 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cast iron waffle iron; rectangular plates and hinged tapering handles; plate interiors have grid pattern and maker's mark is raised on exterior on each plate.
Object Number:
INV.1252
Marks:
cast: on exterior of each plate: " BW / CHATHAM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bell
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Brass, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Turned cast brass ball with wood handle and iron clapper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Object Number:
1941.605
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this bell was purchased at an auction in Berryville, VA, at the home of Betty and Virginia Washington, daughters of a Dr. Washington. The sisters were descended from George Washington.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
11565
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron ring
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 in. ( 20.3 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron ring composed of iron tubing.
Object Number:
INV.154
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11545
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wafer iron
Classification:
Date:
1739
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 74.9 x 19.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron wafer iron; rectangular plates and hinged tapering handles; plate interiors have engraved images of trees and initials surrounded by a diamond pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.370
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1739
eMuseum Object ID:
11507
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Betty lamp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 9.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Covered sheet iron fat lamp (or betty lamp) with round shallow reservoir, hinged cover for spout, upright hooked armature with hook, chain, and spike attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.52
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this betty lamp was found on a Southern battlefield.
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11503
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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