Cup

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 10.5 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") with splayed walls with sponged-on red underglaze decoration and hand painted stylized yellow, blue, red, black overglaze rooster decoration.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.724
Marks: 
impressed: on cup base: "X" painted: on cup base in black : "11"
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: 
45187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
cup: 2 3/4 x 4 in. ( 7 x 10.2 cm ) saucer: 1 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 14.3 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") handleless cup and saucer; the cup's exterior is entirely covered with blue sponged-on underglaze and has a single red rose with black stem and green leaves painted on the inside of the bottom; the saucer has the same rose painted at its center and has blue underglaze sponged around the brim.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.763ab
Marks: 
impressed: on bottom of saucer: small round pinwheel 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: 
45186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bottle

Classification: 
Date: 
1790-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 in. ( 16.8 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid wheelthrown redware bottle slightly flattened on two sides, with high gloss black glaze, underdeveloped and pitted, down to within an inch of the base.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.575
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: 
45183
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dish

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 x 9 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 23.2 x 13.3 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") shell-shaped oblong dish with sponged-on underglaze decoration and a hand-painted peacock in green, red, blue, and black.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.760
Marks: 
impressed: on back: "ADAMS"
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: 
45182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Pearlware ("spatterware") bowl and lid; sponged on blue and purple and hand painted red and green flowers underglaze decoration; high, flaring lip and concave collar.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.758ab
Marks: 
typed: glued to lid: collector's label
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: 
45181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup (Tea bowl)

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 10.8 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") cup with exterior covered with sponged-on red underglaze;a stylized peacock with a blue and gray body and green tail is hand painted on the side.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.787
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: 
45180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/8 x 14 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 36.8 cm )
Description: 
Wheelthrown redware bowl with flat base, with wavy texture, flaring walls, and banded rim; interior decorated with wide brushstrokes of oxide over slip and under lead glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.698
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: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
45179
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 11.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Wheelthrown baluster-shaped redware pitcher with applied rounded strap handle decorated with one incised band on neck; dark green lead glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.529
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: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
45177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall (cup): 2 7/8 × 3 5/8 in. (7.3 × 9.2 cm) Overall (saucer): 1 3/8 in. × 6 in. (3.5 × 15.2 cm)
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") cup and saucer with splayed and faceted walls with sponged-on red and blue underglaze decoration and stylized red rose with green foliage; hand painted decoration on cup side and saucer center.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.762ab
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: 
45133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1825
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall (cup): 2 3/8 × 3 5/8 in. (6 × 9.2 cm) Overall (saucer): 1 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (3.2 × 14 cm)
Description: 
Molded pearlware cup and saucer (Gaudy Dutch style) with flared walls, erect rim on saucer; hand-painted with overglaze enamels with central large red rose, potted; flower, yellow and blue oblong band, partial yellow ground, corresponding border with underglaze blue ("oyster" pattern).
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.439ab
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: 
45132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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