Teapot
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 11 x 5 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 27.9 x 14 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware teapot printed in red with view of sailing ship flying American flags and steam boat near craggy shore with anchor and spread eagle with laurel branch on one side and red printed view of steamship on opposite side; two views of house and castle on either side of cover, rimmed with purplish gold luster of metallic oxide.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.13047ab
Marks:
marked: on base in purple: "11"
marked: on base in black: "2785"
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the ship is the "Cadmus" and the boat is the "Clermont."
Bibliography:
Denker, Ellen Paul. "Collector' legacies." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 176-180.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
31204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware still bank with brown underglaze in the form of a dog, with slot (for coins) in back; dog reclining on pedestal decorated with molded grape leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1396
Marks:
written: on collector's label on underside of still bank: "938/Eng"
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:
31201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware bank in the shape of a beehive on a square base; mottled brown and green splotches under clear glaze; slot (for coins) on top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1394
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:
31198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware still bank in the form of square house with brick walls, grid-patterned roof, and tall chimney; buff-colored slip with patches of iron brown and transparent glaze; horizontal slot (for coins).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1032
Marks:
written: on collector's label on underside of still bank: "425/Amer."
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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 23.8 x 22.2 x 19 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware octagonal bulbous, footed pitcher with small hearts in relief near top of each spine under scalloped rim, faceted spout, angular handle; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with yellow, green, and blue streaks.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.680
Marks:
impressed: faint illegible mark on underside of base
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:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
31196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Book flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1854
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 8 in. ( 27.3 x 8.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in shape of a book with banded spine, rimmed circular opening at top; mottled brown, green, and yellow clear glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.650
Marks:
impressed: on spine: "BENNINGTON / COMPANION"
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:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
31195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 24.4 x 20 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware platter with names of 15 states written in swags around the border; central image is of a large house with sheep on the lawn; on either side is a female figure on a pedestal; figure on the left is of Justice, who has masonic symbols on her apron, is only partially blindfolded, and holds a portrait of George Washington; figure on the right is on her knees and holds a staff with a cap with inscription; two pedestals with inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.267
Marks:
impressed: on back: circular stamp with crown at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" written along edge
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
31178
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (cup): 2 in. × 3 1/8 in. (5.1 × 7.9 cm)
Overall (saucer): 1 in. × 4 5/8 in. (2.5 × 11.7 cm)
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") cup and saucer with splayed walls with sponged-on red underglaze decoration and stylized, hand painted blue and yellow tulip flower with green stem, leaves, on cup side and saucer center.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.765ab
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:
31176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 12 in. ( 4.4 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware plate with wide flat base and flaring walls; with all over mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with additional yellow splotches.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.656
Marks:
impressed: on base in oval: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED./1849/BENNINGTON Vt."
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:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
31156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soup plate
Classification:
Date:
1675-1775
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. ( 7 x 29.5 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware soup plate hand-painted with stylized lavender flower with green center, green and mustard yellow foliage in center; zig-zag geometric border in lavender and green, mustard yellow band on rim, all on white ground; glazed interior.
Object Number:
Z.38
Gallery Label:
This technique is sometimes termed tin-glazed earthenware or Delftware.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
31155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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