Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880-1886
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 16.5 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Molded porcellaineous spouted vessel with domed body and wide base, scrolling handle and reticulated mask with open mouth forming spout, both molded in medium relief and painted in gold, band on neck sponged gold, hand painted assymetrical decoration with stylized yucca (?) plant, outlined in gold relief and hand- colored in pink and green, imposed over view of watery landscape; hand painted in mauve.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Mott Frasre and Mrs. C. G. Parker in memory of their mother, Martha Mott Fraser
Object Number:
1951.32b
Marks:
printed: on base in orange/brown; scrolling serpent in shape of "W"/"Willets"
hand painted: in lavendar, conjoined monogram: "YSC"
impressed: "l (script)"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1886
eMuseum Object ID:
36135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a: Teacup): 1 3/4 in. × 3 in. (4.4 × 7.6 cm)
Overall (b: Saucer): 1 3/16 in. × 5 in. (3 × 12.7 cm)
Description:
Porcelain "mandarin palette" teacup and saucer; each hand painted with multi-colored Chinese figures and landscape and incorporating cartouches containing flowers and landscapes; saucer has molded ribs with scalloped edges; interior rim of cup has three black bands surrounding pink wave.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Sarah E. Mower
Object Number:
1919.11ab
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup and saucer belonged to the Kip family and was once used by George Washington.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
36133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Group of teacups, saucers, and one chocolate cup (28)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Each (saucer): 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (13.7 x 2.9 cm)
Each (tea cup): 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. (5.4 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm)
Overal
Description:
Group of 28 porcelain pieces comprising 12 teacups, 15 saucers, and 1 chocolate cup with fissure pattern in red on peach-colored ground; border with stylized plant motif in gilding on white ground on rims of saucers and cups; saucers have coat of arms at center; cups have monogram in gilding; gilding on cup handles and on cup and saucer rims.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bradford Boardman
Object Number:
1954.9a-bb
Marks:
stencillled: in red on some saucers: "NAST/PARIS'
printed: in gold beneath coat of arms at the center of each saucer: "MENS CONSCIA RECTI"
printed: in gold on exterior of each cup: "C"
Gallery Label:
The coat of arms represents the Beekman family; this set most likely was made for Isaac Beekman Cox (1780-1846) and Cornelia Beekman (1770-1847), who were married December 14, 1805.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1805
eMuseum Object ID:
36132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chocolate cup
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cylindrical chocolate cup and loop handle with fissure pattern in red on peach-colored ground; border with stylized plant motif in gilding on white ground of cups; cups have mongram in gilding; gilding on cup handles and on cup.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bradford Boardman
Object Number:
1954.9y
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1805
eMuseum Object ID:
36131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Each (saucer): 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (13.7 x 2.9 cm)
Description:
One of a group of 15 porcelain saucers with fissure pattern in red on peach-colored ground; border with stylized plant motif in gilding on white ground on rims of saucers; saucers have coat of arms at center; gilding on saucer rims.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bradford Boardman
Object Number:
1954.9b
Marks:
stencilled: in red on some saucers: "NAST/PARIS'
printed: in gold beneath coat of arms at center of each saucer: "MENS CONSCIA RECTI"
Gallery Label:
The coat of arms represents the Beekman family; this set most likely was made for Isaac Beekman Cox (1780-1846) and Cornelia Beekman, who were married December 14, 1805.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1805
eMuseum Object ID:
36128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacups and saucers (6)
Classification:
Date:
1851-1861
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Each (cups): 3 1/2 x 3 in. (8.9 x 7.6 cm)
Each (saucers): 6 x 1 1/4 in. (15.2 x 3.2 cm)
Description:
Mauve transfer print pearlware cups and saucers shwoing figures in a pastoral scene with a castle in the background; the border pattern of grapevine and a building with triangular pediment appears at quarterly intervals; the cups have no handles.
Object Number:
1945.238a-l
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the castle pictured belonged to Jenny Lind.
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
36127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
cup: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 6 x 9.5 cm )
saucer: 1 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") handleless cup and saucer decorated in blue sponged-on underglaze and with a hand- painted abstract peacock outlined in black, with blue and yellow body and red tail on each.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.779ab
Marks:
impressed: on back of saucer: "STONEWARE/B & T"
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:
36120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Part (saucer): 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (3.2 x 14 cm)
Part (cup): 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (5.7 x 8.9 cm)
Description:
Hand painted pearlware handleless cup and saucer in gaudy dutch style with 'King's Rose' pattern ; decorated in pink, yellow,green, red-brown, and black overglaze; around the inside of the rim is a pink band with lozenge and there is a small red-brown flower.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.425ab
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:
36119
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 9.2 cm )
saucer: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Hand painted pearlware handleless cup and saucer in gaudy dutch style with 'Warbonnet' pattern, showing feathers and grapes; they are decorated with a blue underglaze and red-brown, green, brown, and yellow overglaze; inside the rim are four red-brown flowers(?) seperated by blue and yellow bands.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.432ab
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:
36118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.4 x 7.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Hand painted cup with scrolled handle in gaudy dutch style decorated with a blue underglaze, and red-brown, copper luster, and purple luster overglaze; the pattern is composed of abstract fruits, leaves, and geometric shapes.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.272
Marks:
marked: on bottom: small blue mark [unclear]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
36117
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.







