Pitcher: Robert Fulton/Apotheosis of Washington...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 26.7 x 19 cm )
Description:
Molded creamware pitcher with applied handle rimmed in gold and printed in black on side with image of a sailing ship flying American flag with green, yellow, red, and blue overglaze and printed with oval medallion with scene of George Washington being summoned to heaven by angels, printed under spout with spread eagle and shield under spout; there is a tag on the base which reads "Dec 17, 09. on it.
Object Number:
INV.13059
Marks:
printed: on side in black: "Apotheosis"
printed: on opposite side in gold: "Robert Fulton"
printed: under spout in black: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Gallery Label:
This pitcher was also known as a Liverpool jug; the view is of the frigate the 'Robert Fulton'.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jelly mold
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 6 in. ( 11.4 x 11.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Octagonal glazed earthenware jelly mold designed with fluted edges and rose base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1945.470a
Marks:
impressed: on side: "WEDGWOOD/N/UU/6"
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this mold came from the Rodgers family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
2548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knob
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Molded solid whiteware rounded disk form (knob) with three-notched end and mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12853
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:
2545
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knob
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Molded solid whiteware rounded disk form (knob) with three notches near end and mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12851
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:
2544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doorknob
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 6 cm )
Description:
Molded solid whiteware rounded doorknob with mottled dark brown glaze (Rockingham); end has square-shaped hollow and is pierced at side with lead strip inside.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12850
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label attached to side of door knob: "1392/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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
2543
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1910
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 9.2 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Molded stoneware figure of a cat wearing a bow tie seated on an oval pedestal; opening in back of head; mottled brown rockingham glaze down to base of plinth.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12648
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
2536
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 18.4 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware bottle with flattened sides giving it a diamond shape; glazed with high gloss black down to base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.576
Marks:
impressed: on base: "THOMPSON"
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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
2534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1839
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 3/4 x 12 in. ( 42.5 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with hand-incised mark and date and decorated with cobalt blue leaves and flowers.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.842
Marks:
incised: beneath spout: "Luke Sclovey / 1839"
incised: on bottom of jug: "Made by / Thomas Cotterill [?]"
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:
1839
eMuseum Object ID:
2525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Classification:
Date:
1854-1857
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 9 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue flower.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1945.459
Marks:
impressed: on front: "LEHMAN & RIEDINGER/POUGHKEEPSIE NY"; "2"
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1857
eMuseum Object ID:
2513
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Porcelain saucer decorated with blue transfer printed Nanking border surrounding pastoral Chinese scene; two gilt bands encircling border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1936.735
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
2503
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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