Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 x 5 in. ( 14 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher with molded grapevine pattern, purple luster background, white, black, green enamel highlights, Herringbone rim; edge of rim and handle outlined in mustard yellow.
Object Number:
INV.12743
Marks:
printed: in purple on bottom: "DAVENPO[RT]" with anchor above it
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
26029
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot with lid
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 7 x 4 in. ( 21 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (whiteware) teapot, silver luster resist with floral patterns and medallions containing purple tufted bird.
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:
1951.192ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26028
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1820-1826
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Molded lead glazed earthenware (creamware) plate painted in silver luster resist technique with stylized central flower with 6 small sprigs and stylized vine border, all on silver ground.
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:
1951.237
Marks:
impressed: on base in arch: "DIXON, AUSTIN & CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1826
eMuseum Object ID:
26027
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 6 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) bowl, silver luster with underglaze blue transfer print of dancing couple and musician in country landscape, diapering and floral transfer print on inside of neck, rural house on inside bottom.
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:
1951.125
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
26026
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1640-1670
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 13 x 13 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted blue and white decoration; red earthenware body with pinkish-white glaze with pin pricks in upper left and lower right corners; diamond-shaped frame with sawtooth border containing flower with two drooping buds (Snake's head) in center with fleur-de-lis corner designs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.721
Gallery Label:
The flower depicted here is a snake's head, or "Fritillaria meleagris," which was brought to Europe at the end of the 16th century from Turkey.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1670
eMuseum Object ID:
26008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with polychrome painted decoration; buff-colored body with pinkish-white glaze; image of yellow bird on blue and green branch; blue floral corner motifs; left one-fifth of tile cut away.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.761
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:
25979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Classification:
Date:
1725-1775
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 13 x 13 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white painted decoration; buff-colored body; circular rondel containing image of the disobedient prophet on a horse being atacked by a lion (I Kings ch. 13 v. 24); ox-head corner motifs; upper right corner broken off.
Credit Line:
Gift of S. and A.C. Loveland
Object Number:
INV.8794
Marks:
written: reverse of tile; "From/ S. + A.C./ Loveland/ from parlor +/ kitchen LI/ House/ this kitch?"
Gallery Label:
According to an inscription on the reverse, this tile is from the parlor or kitchen of an old farm house on Long Island.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
25975
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with purple and white painted decoration; buff-colored body; circular rondel containing image of man and woman with chicken in front of arched gate (probably a biblical scene); ox-head corner motifs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr., 1890
Object Number:
INV.8791
Marks:
written: on paper formerly on reverse of tile; "Tile from the Somerindike house (taken down in 1868) on Broadway between 75th and 76th Streets Where Louis Philippe is said to have taught school (Stone's Hist of NY p. 597). Presented by Daniel Parish Jr.
Gallery Label:
According to a piece of paper formerly glued to the reverse, the tile came from the Somerindike (or Somerindyck) House on the west side of Broadway between 75th and 76th Streets, NYC. Louis Philippe (King of France 1830-1848) is said to have lived and/or taught school in the house, which was demolished in 1868. The tile was given to NYHS September 22, 1890.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
25974
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1625-1650
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted blue and white decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin prick in upper left corner; tazza or footed bowl of fruit in center with chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.718
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:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
25969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1625-1650
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted blue and white decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin pricks in upper left and lower right corners; tazza or footed bowl of fruit in center with chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.717
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:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
25968
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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