Coffeepot
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Pewter: britannia metal; enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 5 in. ( 25.7 x 24.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical ceramic body ornamented with blue, green, and red floral decoration; britannia metal rim, spout, handle foot and lid (all stamped or rolled, rather than cast) decorated primarily with reeding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Edel
Object Number:
1945.448ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
2732
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 x 10 in. ( 43.2 x 25.4 cm )
Object Number:
INV.1055
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2720
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup
Classification:
Date:
1840-1853
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 10.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Part of a porcelain tea and coffee set; teacup with bulbous form; panels in low relief; scattered floral design with gilding on rims and handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.331j
Gallery Label:
This object was purchased for the donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
2700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup
Classification:
Date:
1840-1853
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 10.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Part of a porcelain tea and coffee set; teacup with bulbous form; panels in low relief; scattered floral design with gilding on rims and handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.331r
Gallery Label:
This object was purchased for the donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
2695
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1840-1853
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Part of a porcelain tea and coffee set; saucer with panels in low relief; scattered floral design and gilding on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.331q
Gallery Label:
This object was purchased for the donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
2694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1840-1853
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Part of a porcelain tea and coffee set; saucer with panels in low relief; scattered floral design and gilding on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.331ee
Gallery Label:
This object was purchased for the donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
2693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1840-1853
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Part of a porcelain tea and coffee set; saucer with panels in low relief; scattered floral design and gilding on rim..
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number:
1944.331cc
Gallery Label:
This object was purchased for the donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
2692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate, The School Of Business
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940-1950
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 in. ( 2.5 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate with lobed edges; red transfer printed border central view of building on campus of the College of the City of New York (The School of Business).
Object Number:
INV.13466
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "RESPICE ADSPICE PROSPICE/COLLEGIUM.....NOVIS URBI...EBORACI"
printed: on reverse: "Townsendstam's/THE CITY OF NEW YORK/The School of Business/WEDGWOOD OF ETRURIA & BARLASTON MADE IN ENGLAND/ JONES MCDUFFEE & STRATTON CO./BOSTON/SOLE
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
2691
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 14 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware vase with eight fluted sides and deeply scalloped, flaring rim on high eight-sided foot; mottled dark brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.729
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2689
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Covered jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1852
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 6 in. ( 16.5 x 16.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Squat, bowl-shaped jar with cylindrical neck and two erect loop handles; band on shoulder of incised rope pattern; flat lid has three-dimensional figure of a seated sheep; lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.561ab
Marks:
incised: on top: "1852"
incised: on underside of top: "62"
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of lid: "1179 / Am"
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:
2686
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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