Rib for shaping vessel
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden rib with central finger hole.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.73
Gallery Label:
Potters used ribs to smooth the outside surface of lines created by throwing. This rib was made from the wood of a cigar box.
Bibliography:
Denker, Ellen Paul. "Collector' legacies." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 176-180.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
12882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware stamp with six-petaled flower, with "C C" inscribed on one side of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.68
Marks:
inscribed: on handle: "C C"
Gallery Label:
Stamps were used by potters to decorate unfired pottery. Flowers are found on many examples of Crolius pottery.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
12867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1914-1940
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate; black transfer printed flower and acanthus leaf border with overglaze enamel; central view of Old Washington Market.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1939.479
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "OLD WASHINGTON MARKET-1859/OLD NEW YORK/FIRST STOCK EXCHANGE 1730/UNDER THE BUTTONWOOD TREE/ MADE EXCLUSIVELY/FOR/Bloomingdale's/NEW YORK CITY/EST. 1657/ENGLAND"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
12845
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware twelve-sided saucer with deep cavetto, printed in grey/blue with central view of walled city on body of water, mountains in distance, couple in foreground on terraced, lush bank; border with medallions of central view.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rocellus S. Guernsey and her daughter Mrs. Eva Guernsey
Object Number:
1933.26
Marks:
impressed: on base: "6"
printed: on base: "7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
12837
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 10.8 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Slightly flared cylindrical cup with handle; black transfer printed images of George Washington and General Taylor with a gold inscription in between; gold bands around rim and foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.377
Marks:
printed: in gold on body: "A Present/from/Boston"
printed: in black on body: "Washington"; "General Taylor"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
12708
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Redware bowl with clear lead glaze in interior; rolled or thickened lip protrudes out at one point to form a spout.
Object Number:
INV.9653
Marks:
written: on side (exterior): "X[A-X A"
written: beneath base: "32/... [illegible]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
12698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dinner plates
Classification:
Date:
1785-1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
One of a set of 23 porcelain dinner plates; blue underglaze around rim and blue underglaze flowers; decorated with gilded bands, swags, flowers, and other embellishments; all pieces have scalloped edges.
Object Number:
INV.12776
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "5"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
12685
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 3.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed redware bird-shaped whistle with head mouthpiece and vent hole on back.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9329
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of whistle: "730 / 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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
12612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware whistle molded in the form of a bird; areas decorated with cobalt and purple underglaze; tail functions as mouthpiece with two holes and top of head has hole.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9325
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of whistle: "1236 / 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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12611
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dragon-shaped whistle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Molded porcelain dragon-shaped whistle; clear glaze and remains of red, yellow, and blue enamel overglaze; tail function as a mouthpiece.
Object Number:
INV.9328
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12610
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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