Figurine: George Washington, (1732-1799)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 20.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Full-length porcelain portrait of George Washington in brown coat and black trousers, with scroll in right hand and left hand raised; octagonal base with stack of four large books located behind figure.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles Allen Munn
Object Number:
1924.70
Marks:
impressed: on front of base in gold lettering: "WASHINGTON"
marked: on rear of pedestal: "C" and "M" separated by a cross, with crown above.
Gallery Label:
This figurine is related to 1924.57.
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
22458
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pot
Classification:
Date:
1829-1871
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 13 in. ( 33 x 33 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled crock with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue eagle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1942.583
Marks:
impressed: on front beneath rim: "WM. E. WARNER. / WEST TROY"; "6"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1871
eMuseum Object ID:
22407
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plates (2)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1890
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
Circular plate with gold bands and blue brim; hand painted bust of a woman at center in blue, brown, gray, and red enamel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Manfred Nathan
Object Number:
1939.412
Marks:
painted: in blue on back: diamond shape
painted: at lower right hand corner of portrait: "E. Roy"
painted: in brown on back: "Henriette d'Angleterre"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from a service that was owned by New York City mayor Hugh J. Grant (1889-1892).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
22406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: A Noe Amie Americaine
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1917
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Circular molded earthenware plate decorated with transfer printed image of soldier and hand painted border and details in blue and brown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.368
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "MCMXVII/A NOS AMIS AMERICAINS"
printed: on reverse: "JFB"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1917
eMuseum Object ID:
22280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate: Robinson Crusoe
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 14.9 cm )
Description:
Octagonal pearlware plate with molded brim with two narrow band of blue enamel; at center, transfer-printed scene from Robinson Crusoe with spots of green, blue, yellow, and violet overglaze enamel.
Object Number:
INV.9987
Marks:
typed: affixed to reverse: "700----/Eng----"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
22209
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Plate: boy & girl w/alphabet
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron plate with rolled rim and letters of the alphabet stamped on brim; at center, stamped image of two women reading newspaper with "LIBERTY" on masthead.
Object Number:
INV.9726
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
22208
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate: "for my dear girl"
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Pearlware plate with molded floral pattern on brim and serpentine rim; at center, black transfer printed cartouche with flower and arabesque border and inscription.
Object Number:
INV.9975
Marks:
printed: at center of plate: "For my dear/Girl"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
22205
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine: Mendelssohn
Classification:
Date:
1851-1861
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 18.4 x 8.6 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware figurine on square base with canted corners; seated male figure in blue coat and orange trousers, holding curled piece of paper in proper right hand; name of subject impressed on front of base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.234b
Marks:
impressed: on front of base: "R. GOLDEN[?]"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this figurine represents the musician and composer Felix Mendelssohn.
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
22182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 x 7 in. ( 21.6 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Pearlware pitcher with narrow spout and broken scroll handle; dark blue transfer printed flower and bead border and oval view of Lafayette's Castle Garden landing repeated twice within plain border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss M.K. Pidgeon
Object Number:
1966.63
Marks:
printed: in oval floral frame opposite handle: "LANDING/OF/GEN. LAFAYETTE/At Castle Garden/NEW YORK/16, August 1824"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
22175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horse and rider whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 15.6 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware whistle; mounted figure with tall hat and plume; mottled blue underglaze decoration.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9336
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
22145
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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