Wine keg
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1821
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 11 1/2 in. ( 45.7 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware keg or cooler (for water or liquor) with incised mark on top; elaborately decorated with incised and cobalt blue painted fish, bird, and leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.910
Marks:
incised: by hand on keg top: "Oliver Dubois / Zanesville Ohio / Sept. 11 1821 / Price $200"
Gallery Label:
Potter Oliver Dubois was born in New York and likely trained there before moving west to Ohio. By 1819, he was in partnership with George Kinsey in Zanesville, manufacturing "Stone & Queens-Ware." Dubois did not remain long in Zanesville and was living in New Orleans by 1850.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1821
eMuseum Object ID:
44463
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 in. ( 3.5 x 15.2 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:
1937.774
Marks:
impressed: on saucer: "11" (?)
painted: on saucer in black: three dots
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:
44461
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toilet box and cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 19 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware rectangular toilet box with canted corners and two interior dividers, corresponding lid with eight-sided, pointed finial; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with blue splashes on cover.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.665ab
Marks:
impressed: in circle on base: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED./1849/BENNINGTON Vt."
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:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
44460
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in form of a mermaid with stunted, crooked tail with a flared bottle opening coming out of her head, with incised decoration including fish scales; exterior with dark brown mottled glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.678
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:
44459
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 19 x 14 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Ovoid salt-glaze stoneware pitcher with Albany slip-coated interior; strap handle and pouring spout; decorated with two flowers painted in cobalt oxide, brush strokes of cobalt on neck, and circles of cobalt at handle attachments.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.525
Marks:
stamped: on side: "R. C. R./PHILA."
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
44456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cake mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware tube cake mold decorated with cobalt blue flowers.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.557
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:
44455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1835-1849
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 10 in. ( 35.6 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue waves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.813
Marks:
impressed: beneath spout: "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER"
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:
1849
eMuseum Object ID:
44411
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Churn
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1860
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 36.8 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled churn with impressed maker's mark and eagle and decorated with cobalt blue at handle junctures.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.843
Marks:
impressed: beneath one handle: "O. S; CADWELL, & CO. / HARTFORD"; "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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
44410
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Crock
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar decorated on one side with an incised and cobalt-blue decorated eagle with shield belly, laurel leaf, and arrows in his talons, and an incised and painted leaf on reverse.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.859
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label attached to bottom of jar: "796 / 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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
44409
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Churn
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1861-1881
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 47 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled churn with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue flowers on front.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.908
Marks:
impressed: beneath rim: "E & L P NORTON / BENNINGTON VT"; "6"
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:
1881
eMuseum Object ID:
44408
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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