Saucer
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 15.2 cm )
Object Number:
1940.41a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish and cover
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1814-1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 4 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Deep leaf-shaped porcelain dish and cover with molded branch shaped handle decorated with dark pink and gold abstract floral sprays; gilded rims and details on handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number:
1940.45ab
Marks:
printed: in blue on bottom: crossed swords
impressed: on bottom: " B 131 a"
Gallery Label:
This dish and cover are part of a tea set which includes 1940.37-45.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
3634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Iron Bridge, Central Park
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1939
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate; blue transfer printed flower and leaf border at center scene of pre-20th century New York (Iron Bridge, Central Park in 1861).
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1939.187
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "IRON BRIDGE, CENTRAL PARK, 1861/OLD NEW YORK/Commemorating the/ inauguration of/George Washington at/ Federal Hall/ April 30, 1789 and the New/York World's Fair 1939/WEDGWOOD/ETRURIA/ENGLAND"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
3633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cups and saucers (5)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Each (cups): 2 1/8 x 3 x 2 1/8 in. (5.4 x 7.6 x 5.4 cm)
Each (saucers): 4 3/8 x 7/8 in. (11.1 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Set of five cups with black handles and gold rims, each with a humorous figural scene in black silhouette, perhaps relating to marriage; five saucers, each with three black silhouettes of animals such as lobsters, insects, or birds.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1936.784ab-788ab
Gallery Label:
Miss Dawson was a bridesmaid for Angelena Burr Corse (Mrs. Lena Cadwalader Evans); she decorated the cups and saucers as a gift for the bride.
Date Begin:
1870
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
3632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Porcelain saucer with grisaille decorated ship with furled sails and two American flags; floating on green water; the border inside is composed of a purple wavy line with floral sprays and a rust band around the rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.118c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
3628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Demitasse
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain demitasse cup with interior rim band of blue enamel linked diamonds and gilt circles, exteior rim band of blue enamel with gilt stars above gilt scallop and dot band; the front has an oval cartouche containing two birds facing each other, each holding a flower.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.28
Gallery Label:
This cup was given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Elizabeth Meyer (d. 1858) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politican.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1793
eMuseum Object ID:
3627
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 19 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware plate (Gaudy Dutch style) with hand-painted center with "King's rose" pattern and border of rosettes, vine, linear banding in pink, red, yellow, green, and brown overglaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.427
Marks:
impressed: on base: "10"
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:
3626
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chinese Rice Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 4 in. ( 3.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain lid with rice grain piercing; blue underglaze swag with fringe border, rice-grain pattern at base, and five bats encircling fretwork symbol.
Object Number:
INV.13601
Marks:
painted: in blue underglaze beneath foot: square with lines
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
3621
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 7 1/8 in. ( 2.2 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Molded ("Gaudy Dutch") pearlware scalloped hand painted center with "King's Rose' pattern and border of rosettes, vine, linear banding in pink, red, yellow, green, and brown overglaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.426
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:
3619
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Part (saucer): 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. (2.9 x 13.7 cm)
Part (cup): 2 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. (5.4 x 8.3 cm)
Description:
Hand painted pearlware handleless cup and saucer in gaudy dutch style with 'King's Rose pattern and vine and rosette bands; the edges of both the cup and saucer are fluted; decorated in pink, yellow, green, and red-brown overglaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.424ab
Marks:
hand painted: on bottom of cup and saucer: "112" and below the 2, a small wavy line
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:
3618
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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