Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Part (saucer): 1 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. (3.2 x 14.3 cm) Part (cup): 2 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (7 x 9.2 cm)
Description: 
Molded pearlware cup and saucer with flared walls hand-painted with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels; red rose, yellow and blue flower in blue semi-circular pot with blue and yellow oblong band overlaid, wide band of pink with swag motif in brown; Gaudy Dutch style, recorded as combination of "King's rose" and "oyster" patterns.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.422ab
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: 
45127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Figurine (bird)

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 6.7 x 8.3 x 3.5 cm )
Description: 
Hand modelled redware goose with incised feathers on wing and tail, and impressed circles around base, on tail, and for eyes.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.31
Marks: 
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of figurine: "184 / 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: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
45126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Inkwell

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 in. ( 3.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Wheelthrown redware inkwell with concave sides and top, rounded edge, central top opening, and pierced at side; mottled iron brown under lead glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.567
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: 
45125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Curtain tiebacks (pair)

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1890
Medium: 
Earthenware, iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (14 × 10.8 cm)
Description: 
One of a pair of molded yellowware curtain tiebacks consisting of shaft with domed fluted head; lustrous dark brown mottled glaze (Rockingham) with blue streaks; fitted in base with metal streaks.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.668a
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: 
45124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1880
Medium: 
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 x 9 1/2 x 8 in. ( 30.5 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm )
Description: 
Salt-glaze stoneware pitcher with ovoid body and tall neck; strap handle and pouring spout; neck with two incised lines around center and capacity mark stamped below spout; decorated with large tulips painted in cobalt oxide.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.853
Marks: 
stamped: on neck: "1 1/2"
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: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
45064
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
1872
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 7.3 x 14 cm )
Description: 
Redware bowl, slightly flaring and footed, with painted iron oxide decoration on exterior, over slip with pale patches of green under lead glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.694
Marks: 
incised: on base: "Solomon/Miller/Jan #22/1872"
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: 
1872
eMuseum Object ID: 
45063
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teapot and cover

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1890
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. ( 24.1 x 26.7 x 18.4 cm )
Description: 
Molded yellowware panelled teapot and cover with raised vignette of young woman standing with urn at stone well ("Rebekah at the Well"), molded naturalistic motifs on handle and spout, domed notched lid with molded leaves, flower finial, dark brown mottled glaze (Rockingham); unglazed base has six pad feet radiating from center.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.549ab
Marks: 
impressed: on either side: "REBEKAH AT THE WELL"
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: 
45062
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Still bank

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1850
Medium: 
Stoneware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 7 cm )
Description: 
Salt-glazed stoneware still bank with a bulbous base with scalloped edge, and slot (for coins) on side; hand-painted cobalt leaf decoration; smaller bulbous upper terminating in five-pointed finial.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1393
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: 
45061
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Still bank

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1890
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 9.2 cm )
Description: 
Wheel-thrown yellowware beehive-shaped bank with finial and horizontal slot (for coins) on one side; mottled yellow and brown under clear glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1039
Marks: 
written: on collector's label on underside of still bank: "451/Fr."
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: 
45060
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 9 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 23.8 cm )
Description: 
Tin-glazed earthenware bowl with scalloped edge and red and yellow enamelled flowers; two holes pierced in foot rim.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.513
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: 
45055
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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