Cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 10.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware flaring cylindrical cup with applied rounded handle; decorated with two incised bands and mottled brown and white slip under lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.494
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:
30754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knob
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 4.8 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Molded solid whiteware eight-sided form (knob) with three-notched end and mottled dark brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Probably purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
INV.12852
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:
30752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving mug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 10.5 x 14.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown and assembled redware mug with upper bowl pierced six times in center stop a spouted, cylindrical base; applied grooved handle; slip decorated surface with iron brown and copper green splashes under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12644
Gallery Label:
This mug resembles other slip and stain decorated redware attributed to Solomon Bell and others working in Strasburg, VA. It 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:
30750
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 in. ( 12.1 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Earthenware pitcher with silver luster resist decoration in vine and leaf pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.168
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 1/2 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware pitcher, bulbous with strap handle and tiny spout off bottle neck; marbled green, white, and dark brown slip decoration under lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.528
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:
30706
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 7 x 6 in. ( 17.8 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown baluster-shaped pitcher with applied, grooved strap handle; slip-decorated with iron brown rings and green under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.530
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label attached to bottom of pitcher: "242/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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30705
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar with cover
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 8 in. ( 29.8 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Wheel thrown cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder, with one incised band, flared rim with large domed lid, banded, with flat, circular finial, both with dark brown splotches under a lead glaze giving an overall orange surface color.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12634ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ink bottle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical stoneware ink bottle with cylindrical neck with white slip on exterior and brownish glaze with incised marks and paper label.
Object Number:
INV.7778
Marks:
incised: in rectangle on side: "WRITING/BLACK [in circle] [illeg.] STATION [illeg.] FLUID/INK/NEW-YORK"
printed: on paper label: "WRITING/[in circle] FELT STATIONERS HALL [on coat of arms] ESSE QUAM VIDERE/BLACK FLUID/[illeg.] Quill or Steel Pen/INK/[ill
Gallery Label:
David Felt, stationer, was listed in NYC directories from 1827 to 1835; Willard Felt & Co., stationers, were listed from 1835 to 1887.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30697
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cow creamer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14.3 x 18.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware creamer in the form of a cow, with opening in mouth and on top of back with looped tail and curling horns standing with a seated calf on a rectangular base with canted corners; sponged brown decoration and geometric motifs in yellow and blue under high gloss glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.581ab
Marks:
collector's label: on underside of base: "1415/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:
Philip Suval, Inc., New York City, November 1930; The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
30696
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jelly mold
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 8 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Molded oval glazed earthenware jelly mold with fluted sides and base; image of a cow, calf, and tree.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1945.470d
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this mold came from the Rodgers family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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