Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 17.1 x 14 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware pitcher, bulbous with three incised bands at shoulder, applied handle with rosette thumbpiece with iron brown and copper green streaks under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman,1937
Object Number:
1937.533
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:
6875
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Fishkill, Hudson River
Classification:
Date:
1829-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 27 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware plate with scalloped edges; the central view depicts a cottage overlooking a river; a man and a boy stand between the river and a country road that runs parallel; the border pattern is composed of birds, flowers, and scrolling acanthus leaves. (Fishkill, Hudson River)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.137e
Marks:
printed: on back in blue: "Picturesque Views/ [W?]Fishkill/ Hudson River" in cartouche with image of boat, river, and trees behind; "6"
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Clews' "Picturesque Views" Series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
6872
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Hand painted molded pearlware plate in gaudy dutch style with grape pattern; blue underglaze with red-brown, green, brown, black, and yellow; the rim is encircled by a blue band with yellow decoration and brown border.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.436
Marks:
painted: on back in red-brown: "2/1036" with four dots beneath configured in a diamond shape.
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:
6842
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Book flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. ( 26.7 x 14 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Yellowware bottle in form of rectangular box; hole on top; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham), and inscription on top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.651
Marks:
incised: on top of bottle: "J Beech/L [or S] A July 15th/1870"
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
6837
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cup 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:
1951.242s
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
6836
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup
Classification:
Date:
1815-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 10.2 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Applied handle cup molded with high spout and handle; hand painted exterior with red stylized lion enclosed in blue-banded medallion, surrounded by silver luster resist pattern of small trefoil leaves, border of red spirals and blue and red flourishes, silvered rim.
Object Number:
INV.12912
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
6834
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plaque depicting George Washington
Classification:
Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 4 in. ( 12.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Oval transfer-printed portrait in black
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles Allen Munn
Object Number:
1924.82
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6829
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soup dish: Hudson River, near Hudson
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 3.5 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Scalloped edge glazed pearlware soup dish decorated in light blue transfer print of landscape view with sailboats, figures, border of roses, bords, scrolls, and brackets on rim. ( Hudson river, near Hudson) (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 151)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.153
Marks:
impressed: on back in circle around crown: "[C]LEWS WARRANTED_____"
printed: in blue ink on back: image of rock, ships, and fir trees, "Picturesque Views/ Near Hudson/Hudson River"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
6810
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot and cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 32.4 x 26.7 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware octagonal teapot with fluted sides, footed with angular handle, S-shaped spout, domed and faceted lid with finial; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with additional streaks of blue/green.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.645ab
Marks:
impressed: on base in oval: "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:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
6794
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1814-1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 in. ( 13.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain vase with spherical base extending into a baluster upper hand-painted with underglaze blue leaves and flowers and detailed overglaze with gilding and orange.
Object Number:
INV.13553
Marks:
hand painted: on base: blue crossed swords
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
6788
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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