Figurine (squirrel)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 10.5 x 8.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Hand molded redware squirrel in seated position with round nut between hands, being brought to mouth; impressed circles around base and for eyes.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.688
Marks:
incised: on bottom: "8."
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:
7048
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pottery fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1899
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 6 x 1 in. ( 10.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Triangular redware fragment of the rounded rim, wall and tiny portion of the foot of a bowl or plate simplified wave pattern border in brown on obverse and geometric border pattern around exterior wall with green, blue, brown, and dark brown rim pierced six times.
Object Number:
Z.51[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
7005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washbowl
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 31.8 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware washbowl with brown transfer print; interior of washbowl has central image of medieval figure in landscape with castle in background; images of the seasons alternating with floral reserves printed around interior sides of bowl; exterior of washbowl printed with images of summer and winter alternating with floral reserves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.353b
Marks:
painted: in red on underside of washbowl: "E.P-706/S-123" [collector's marks?]
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
6990
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") plate with slightly faceted brim and correspondingly angled rim; brim covered with sponged-on blue underglaze and at center is a handpainted stylized red flower with green leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.771
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:
6962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1816-1842
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 49.5 x 37.5 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware platter with lobed corners; blue transfer printed flower and mottled shell border; rectangular scene of naval battle in center (engagement between U.S. frigate Chesapeake and H.M.S. Shannon 1813).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1955.264
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this scene was taken from a drawing done by Michaele Felice Corné (1757-1845); the engraving was done by Wightman; it was published by Abel Bowen in "Naval Monument" in 1816.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
6936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine (fiddler with dog)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 18.7 x 14 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Modeled and incised redware image of a man seated on a stump, playing a fiddle, with a dog sitting on his haunches on an oval base with dark mottled green and brown under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.670
Marks:
incised: on base: "3 I."
Gallery Label:
This fiddler with dog, probably made by a Pennsylvania potter in imitation of Staffordshire figures, 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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
6906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 7 in. ( 24.8 x 8.9 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Redware figure of a monkey modeled in full relief, dressed in livery and cap, seated on a stump, with both arms out in front holding a ring, with mottled slip decoration in spots, blackened face on an oblong base; lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.669
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:
6905
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask (pig)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7 x 18.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in the shape of a pig lying down, with small opening at rear end; mottled dark brown glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.676
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:
6900
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toby pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1852
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 5 in. ( 14.9 x 10.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware pitcher in form of head and torso of cloaked man holding a cup, his tricorn hat forming lid and spout; handle in form of molded bent leg with boot thumbpiece; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.648
Marks:
impressed: on base: "Lyman Fenton & Co. / Fentons / ENAMEL / PATENTED. / 1849 / BENNINGTON, Vt"
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:
1852
eMuseum Object ID:
6899
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Porcelain saucer decorated with silver luster borders of abstracted leaf and vine and fine red bands enclosing border; silver luster motifs on handle.
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:
1951.242p
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
6887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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