Scoop
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1725-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 13.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Hand-formed redware scoop with circular bowl and tapered cylindrical handle with hollow shaft; unglazed.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.13034
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label attached to bottom of the bowl: "735 / 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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
3167
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
St. Paul's Church: Boston
Classification:
Date:
1821-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 24.1 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware molded oval platter with dark blue transfer print decoration of a view of St. Paul's Church in Boston and a border of roses in medallions.
Object Number:
1961.279
Marks:
printed: in blue ink: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/ST. PAUL'S CHURCH/ BOSTON/ J & W RIDGWAY"
typed: affixed to back: paper label "St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Built in 1819 on Common Street. The architects were Alexander Parris and Solomon Willard, the latter
Gallery Label:
The building was consecrated in 1820.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
3166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Louisville
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 13 x 10 in. ( 5.1 x 33 x 25.4 cm )
Object Number:
1961.294
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3164
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Chillicothe
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 24.1 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Oval glazed earthenware platter with irregularly scalloped edge; medium blue transfer-printed pastoral vignette with two reclining and one standing cow in foreground with farm building in distance; floral border of large roses and stylized decorative motif on edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.258
Marks:
printed: on base in blue in medallion: "CHILLICOTHE"
impressed: "6" "1"
Gallery Label:
Chillicothe was the former capital of Ohio.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: Uintah Railway
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with black line border and "UINTAH RAILWAY."
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number:
1955.245
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "UINTAH RAILWAY"
typed: paper label on reverse: identifies railroad
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
3156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: Smallest Locomotive in World...
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with overglaze black transfer printed and enamelled scene of miniature train.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number:
1955.244
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "WHEELOCK/MADE IN GERMANY/DRESDEN"
printed: on obverse: "Smallest Locomotive/Old Orchard"
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
3155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 14 x 14 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware plate, eight-sided with scalloped edge and scrolling geometric borders in low relief around printed black center with vignette of stout man in hat, vest, frock coat, and breeches with cow and sheep, man on horseback; painted black inscription on brim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.13544
Marks:
printed: in black on front of plate: "NOW I HAVE A SHEEP AND A COW EVERYBODY/BIDS ME GOOD MORNING"; "DR. FRANKLIN"
Nadelman collection sticker: "696 / Eng"
Gallery Label:
Benjamin Franklin represents America's prototypical self-made man, rising from humble tradesman to revolutionary thinker and world leader through a combination of hard work and thrift. In his Poor Richard's Almanack, published serially between 1732 and 1757, Franklin printed a steady offering of aphorisms and proverbs counseling industry and frugality, which captured the attention of a society bent on self-improvement. Beginning in the 1830s, Franklin's sayings were frequently printed, and imaginatively illustrated, on plates and mugs presented to children as a reward for good behavior and achievement.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
3152
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks
Classification:
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 14 x 14 cm )
Description:
Eight-sided pearlware molded with scalloped edge and scrolling and geometric borders in low relief around printed black center with vigentte of male figure resting on ax near felled tree with two small figures building in background; painted black border on brim; some blue and orange splotches on brim as well.
Object Number:
INV.13542
Marks:
printed: in black on front:"Little Strokes fell Great Oaks"; "Dr. Franklin" (worn)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
3151
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware cup plate
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup plate with muddied blue transfer print decoration view of woman and young boy seated in garden and border of various floral sprays on brim.
Object Number:
INV.13541
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3150
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ashtray: Durango & Colorado
Classification:
Date:
1948-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Whiteware ashtray with red transfer printed railroad track border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number:
1955.239
Marks:
typed: paper label on reverse: identifies railroad
printed: on reverse: "THE SAN JUAN/.../by/Vernon Kilns/U.S.A/Sketch from photographs by/ Lucius Beebe and the /Denver & Rio Grande Western R.R./Manufactured for/Jackson Hardware, Inc./Durango, Colorado"
Gallery Label:
This ashtray is part of the Hotel Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
3149
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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