Mug
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5 x 3 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Wheel-thrown redware mug with clear glaze; cylindrical shape with loop handle.
Object Number:
INV.12856
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: bust of Lafayette
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1824
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 25.1 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware tea plate with slightly scalloped edges and molded decoration on the brim; the central view is a bust of Lafayette with an inscription around it.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.132
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and 'CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
inscribed: around central image: "WELCOME LAFAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST, AND OUR COUNTRY'S GLORY"
typed: affixed to back: paper label: "Mr & Mrs/Merritt"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1824
eMuseum Object ID:
20149
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Steamboat
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 in. ( 2.5 x 27.9 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13591
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
20141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher: copper lustre w/color flowers
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 6 x 5 in. ( 20.3 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13434
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
20086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Portrait Plaque of George Washington.
Classification:
Date:
late 18th century-early 19th century
Medium:
porcelain.
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 in. ( 9.8 cm )
Description:
Circular black transfer portrait of Washington, gold rim, mahogany and brass frame.
Object Number:
1924.83
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
19978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar with cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. ( 19.7 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware fluted, cylindrical jar with molded circular foot and rim, flange handles in shape of looped ribbon, and a fluted and domed cover with scalloped edge and leaves in relief encircling faceted finial; dark brown mottled glaze (Rockingham) over smear glazed ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.332ab
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:
19975
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Classification:
Date:
1650-1750
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/16 x 5 1/16 x 1/2 in. ( 12.9 x 12.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with bluish-white glaze and pin-hole at lower left; scene of dune or hillock with a cow on either side; spider-head corner motifs.
Object Number:
INV.13930
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
19930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1650-1700
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 12.4 x 12.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with white glaze; scene of robed figure holding aloft two leafy branches; infill on edges.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.738
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:
1700
eMuseum Object ID:
19928
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 in. ( 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Barrel shaped porcelain tobacco jar with blue and gilt horizontal lines; central gilt name "Segars" in rectangular foliate surround.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.337
Marks:
gilded: on exterior: "Segars"
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:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
19850
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Whiteware saucer with green printed leaf and berry border and intertwined initials with stylized floral surround.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.867
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "O.P.Co./SYRACUSE/CHINA"
impressed: on reverse: "79"
printed: on obverse: "HN Co" (intertwined)
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
19845
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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