Buttons (8)

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1880
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
largest: 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Eight red earthenware buttons, three with an olive green glaze and five with a mottled brown "Rockingham" glaze; each button has recessed center with four holes.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
INV.6800a-h
Marks: 
written: on adhesive collector's label on back of each button: "1173"
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: 
32442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tobacco jar with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
1740-1750
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
overall, with lid: 15 1/2 x 9 in. ( 39.4 x 22.9 cm )
Description: 
Tin-glazed earthenware turned bulbous-shaped tobacco jar with brass lid; lid has ball finial and stepped dome shape; jar has everted rim, bulbous shape, and cobalt blue painted decoration on front consisting of cartouche with flowers and vines, topped with fruit, and central inscription, "RAPPE DE DUINKERKE."
Credit Line: 
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Object Number: 
1968.32ab
Marks: 
painted: on underside of base in cobalt blue: "CpK" painted: within cartouche in cobalt blue: "RAPPE DE DUINKERKE."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1750
eMuseum Object ID: 
32321
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Figurine of a baby

Classification: 
Date: 
1890-1920
Medium: 
Porcelain, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/8 x 3 x 2 5/8 in. ( 7.9 x 7.6 x 6.7 cm )
Description: 
Painted biscuit porcelain figurine; seated infant wearing hooded white snow suit, white gloves, and brown shoes.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number: 
1942.185
Marks: 
incised: on base: "9916"
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, this object was given as a favor at a dinner held in New York City in honor of the Arctic explorer Admiral Robert E. Peary (1856-1920).
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
32311
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teacup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1939-1950
Medium: 
Ceramic
Dimensions: 
Overall (a): 7/8 in. × 5 5/8 in. (2.2 × 14.3 cm) Overall (b): 2 3/8 in. × 3 7/8 in. (6 × 9.8 cm)
Description: 
White teacup and saucer printed with floral garlands in pink, yellow, green and blue, the image appears three times on the upper surface of the saucer and once on each side of the teacup; the rims of both are decorated with and ochre and blue floral scroll design; edges decorated with gold leaf; saucer has fluted sides that curve up from the base to the rim and has a small foot; teacup has a flared lip, rounded foot and an ovoid handle decorated with a gold stripe.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number: 
1956.171.17ab[dup]
Marks: 
printed: on base of teacup and saucer: "ADLINE CHINA/ MADE IN OCCUPIED/ JAPAN"
Gallery Label: 
This teacup and saucer belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
32133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1900-1950
Medium: 
Ceramic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 0.6 x 15.6 cm )
Description: 
White ceramic plate (possibly five petal daisy pattern).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number: 
1956.171.16[dup]
Gallery Label: 
This plate belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
32096
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1932
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm )
Description: 
Roughly square earthenware plate with slightly serpentine sides and scalloped corners; center with green transfer-printed image of rear porch of Mount Vernon with two standing male figures (identified as George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette) at center, with seated women and children surrounding; flower and scroll pattern on rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Object Number: 
1957.14d
Marks: 
transfer printed: on obverse, below central image: "Washington and Lafayette / at Mount Vernon" transfer printed: on reverse: "George Washington / Bicentenary / Memorial / Plates / 1732-1932 / First in War / First in Peace / First in the Hearts of His Co
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1932
eMuseum Object ID: 
32037
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pair of vases

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1830
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 x 3 3/4 in. ( 21.3 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Pair of identical porcelain vases amphora shape with gilding on neck and base and claret-colored body; blue panel with gold border on either side, one with mask and one with lyre; swan handles.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number: 
1933.208ab
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
31997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1932
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm )
Description: 
Roughly square earthenware plate with slightly serpentine sides and scalloped corners; center with green transfer-printed image of assembly meeting with standing male figure (identified as John Adams) in center of a large room with fireplace at left, two large sash windows in one wall, and high ceiling with chandelier suspended from center; flower and scroll pattern on rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Object Number: 
1957.14c
Marks: 
transfer printed: on obverse, below central image: "John Adams proposing Washington / for Commander-in-Chief of / the American Army" transfer printed: on reverse: "George Washington / Bicentenary / Memorial / Plates / 1732-1932 / First in War / First in
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1932
eMuseum Object ID: 
31807
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tray: Hope Mill, Catskill, New York

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/4 x 14 x 10 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 35.6 x 27.3 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware tray for soup tureen with dark blue transfer print of Catskill, Hope Mill, New York; oval tray with projecting handles at sides; raised oval in the center of a dished area; shell border with central image of river, water fall, and village, with figure in row boat in foreground. (Larsen, 3rd ed. no. 17)
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.255
Marks: 
transfer-printed: in blue on underside of tray: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and eagle, with "HOPE MILL CATSKILL/STATE OF NEW YORK" below printed: on adhesive label on underside of tray: "215" [collector's label]
Gallery Label: 
Hope Mill was one of the oldest paper mills in the United States. It was located near the town of Catskill in Jefferson hamlet on Catskill Creek.
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
31646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1825
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall (cup): 2 1/2 × 3 5/8 × 2 7/8 in. (6.4 × 9.2 × 7.3 cm)
Description: 
Hand painted cup and saucer with scrolled handle in Gaudy Welsh style, decorated with a blue underglaze and red-brown, copper luster, and purple luster overglaze; pattern composed of abstract fruits, leaves, and geometric shapes; large blue underglaze balluster shape in foreground.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number: 
1948.273ab
Marks: 
painted: by hand on cup on bottom in red brown: 2 small parallel lines, one solid and one broken
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1825
eMuseum Object ID: 
31581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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