Saucer: Landscape Vignette
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Saucer decorated with hand painted enamel scene of a brown tree standing next to a boulder; brown, yellow, blue, and green enamel; gold bands.
Object Number:
INV.13312
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37597
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup: Oriental Floral Design
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Saucer decorated with hand painted enamel scene of a solid yellow fence with a tree behind; brown, yellow, and green enamel; gold bands.
Object Number:
INV.13308
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 3 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 7.9 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm )
saucer: 1 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Molded, cylindrical cup with faceted exterior, rounded base and one molded handle which corresponds with faceted saucer, each with gilded bands at rim, a wide gilded band inside cup's rim; handpainted stylized pink and blue flowers, with red flowers on cup and scrolling vines in gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1942.48ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
37564
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Punch bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1760
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 15 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 39.1 cm )
Description:
Hard-paste porcelain "famille rose" punch bowl painted in overlapping lotus leaves in variegated pink, with gilded floral reserves; interior decorated in gold and iron red with leafy vines around rim and flowers, leaves, and grass at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Gouverneur Kemble
Object Number:
1921.13
Gallery Label:
Known as the "Salmagundi" punch bowl, this bowl belonged to New York City merchant Isaac Gouverneur (1749-1800). His nephew, Gouverneur Kemble (1786-1875) inherited it and used it at Cockloft Hall, the family mansion at Newark, NJ on the Passaic River, charmingly described in Washington Irving's "Salmagundi Papers." Among the young literati often assembled at Cockloft Hall were Washington Irving and the "Salmagundi set," including Henry Brevoort, James K. Paulding, and Henry Ogden.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
37505
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 13 x 7 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware baluster-shaped vase with sgraffito decoration of crossed laurel branches with monogram and copper green exterior under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12638
Marks:
incised: in scrolling script: "C · S"
Nadelman collection sticker: "801 / Amer"
Gallery Label:
This vase belongs to a group of objects made in Chester County, PA and attributed to the Caln pottery of Thomas Vickers. All objects have white slip with sgraffito carving and covered with copper green glaze. Vickers referred to these as "green enamel ware." Related objects can be found at the Winterthur Museum and the Chester County Historical Society. The initials "E.S." on this vase probably refer to a young girl who received it as a gift.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
37501
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900-1930
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 6 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jar; half- dipped dark brown upper and white lower; paper retailer's label affixed to belly.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.375
Marks:
typed: paper label: "RAILROAD MILLS,/SWEET/SCOTCH SNUFF/WARRANTED/GOOD./GEORGE W. HELME CO./HELMETTA,/NEW JERSEY" and "FACTORY 4, 5TH DIST. N.J./ THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS TOBACCO HAS COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAW. EVERY PERSON IS CAUTIONED, U
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:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
37418
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1860-1871
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup plate with red transfer printed pastoral view of male and female figures fishing; beaded border.
Object Number:
Z.25
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "FISHERS/C.E. & M"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1871
eMuseum Object ID:
37417
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1828-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup plate with dark blue transfer printed floral and scroll border, flowers, and fruit at center on stippled ground.
Object Number:
Z.23
Marks:
impressed: on reverse: "STUBBS & KENT/LONGPORT" (in circle with beaded border with flower in center)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
37376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup plate with shaped rim; dark blue transfer printed floral and acanthus leaf border with floral center at stippled ground.
Object Number:
Z.22
Marks:
impressed: on reverse: "TAMS ANDEROSN & TAMS POTTERY" (in circle with star at center)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
37375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (cup): 2 5/8 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. (6.7 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm)
Part (saucer): 1 x 5 3/4 in. (2.5 x 14.6 cm)
Description:
Porcelain cup and saucer with half-inch band of fuschia enamel and narrower bands of gilding on saucer and inside cup; fuschia has accents of pink and gilding; exterior of cup has three bands of gilding and stylized floral motif also in gilding, plus molding bands of rosettes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.35ab
Marks:
marked: on saucer in sepia: "2/3228 9"
marked: on cup: "2/ 3228"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37167
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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