Tile
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1955
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 x 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 15.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Ceramic tile silkscreened with an image of a female chef preparing crepes over an open flame; inscribed below the image, "Crepes Suzette;" recipe for crepes suzette printed on a paper label on the reverse.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Oscar Fabres through the estate of Francine Salmon
Object Number:
2000.809
Marks:
silk-screened: below the image: "Crepes Suzette"
silk-screened: in the lower left corner: "fabres"
Gallery Label:
Oscar Fabres (1894-1959) was a Chilean artist and illustrator who lived in New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
41802
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ashtray
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Circular ceramic ashtray with match holder; painted black; inscribed three times on the side "STORK CLUB" in white; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Michael Buckley
Object Number:
2000.38
Marks:
painted: on the side: three times, "STORK CLUB"
stamped: on the base: "HALL" in a circle above "MADE IN USA"
Gallery Label:
This ceramic ashtray with match holder was made for and used in the Stork Club in New York City. Mr. Buckley aquired it while cleaning out an abandoned house in Brooklyn. Sherman Billingsley, the proprietor of the Stork Club, was famous for merchandizing the Club through souvenir items like this ashtray.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
41754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine
Classification:
Date:
1815-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 3 in. ( 19.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Silver luster figurine of woman with sickle and sheaf of grain, possibly representing agriculture or autumn.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.266
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Covered jar
Classification:
Date:
after 1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 in. ( 23.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Creamware jar, silver luster resist decoration with grape leaf, vine and cluster motif in yellow, orange and blue-green enamel; zig-zag motif with diagonal hatching on shoulder just below rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.225ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
41743
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot: grape vine pattern
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 19.7 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Pearlware teapot, silver luster resist decoration with stylized grape leaf, vine and cluster motif.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.195ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41742
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and spoon tray
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.; spoon tray: 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.
Description:
Porcelain cup with molded handle terminating in molded leaves; black, green and gold lappet border at rim and gold and rust husk border around foot; the central decoration is a grisaille coat of arms of Pennsylvania consisting of an oval encircling a three-masted ship above three sheaves of grain; the oval is surrounded by two horses, an eagle above, and an inscribed banner below; colors include red, rust, gold, green, and black. Molded porcelain spoon tray with flat base and scalloped, flaring sides; black green and gold lappet border at rim and gilded rust husk secondary border; grisaille coat of arms of Pennsylvania at center with central oval with three masted ship above three sheaves of grain, surrounded by horses and with eagle above; banner below with inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.123ab
Gallery Label:
This cup and spoon tray are rare examples of Chinese porcelain decorated with the arms of Pennsylvania.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41621
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 47 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware octagonal platter with dark blue transfer print of New York Esplanade and Castle Garden; leaf and flower border with cabling at rim; central image of esplanade in front of Castle Garden with figures strolling; Castle Garden, river and ships visible behind.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.14381
Gallery Label:
The maker, Ralph Stevenson, printed the monogram of his firm on the sail of the boat to the right of Castle Garden.
Date Begin:
1825
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41528
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earthenware vase
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 in. ( 24.8 cm )
Description:
Earthenware vase with bulbous body and narrow neck; polychrome painted decoration of grapes, grape leaves, and vines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Warren Galli
Object Number:
1999.5
Gallery Label:
This vase was made by Vincent Primavera, an Italian immigrant to New York City, for his nephew Warren Galli (the donor). Vincent Primavera came to New York from near Lake Garda in northern Italy as a teenager, worked as an apprentice, and founded Florentine Craftsmen ca. 1920. His shop, which produced Italian-style garden ornaments, was located at 253 Church Street and later on First Avenue across from Bellevue Hospital. The firm still operates in Long Island City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
41360
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Pearlware "Pratt ware" pitcher with relief molded decoation; one side has heart-shaped reserve with image of two children, one with doll and one with dog, inscribed "SPORTIVE" and "INNOCENCE"; other side has heart-shaped reserve with children playing, inscribed "MISCHIEVOUS" and "SPORT"; molded foliate decoration at neck and base; blue, yellow, green, and light brown highlights.
Object Number:
INV.12751
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41352
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher: bas relief portrait: Duncan
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14 x 13 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Pearlware "Pratt ware" pitcher; bulbous body narrowing at neck and base, with molded decoration; one side has figures of women in classical dress, other side with bust of man inscribed "DUNCAN" and ships on either side; neck with decoration of grapes and grape leaves, base with leafy motif; molded decoration highlighted with blue, green, and light brown paint.
Object Number:
INV.12748
Marks:
pencil marking: on sticker on underside of pitcher: "#83"
pencil marking: on sticker on underside of pitcher: "6L"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41351
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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