Table
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 32 x 82 3/8 x 25 7/8 in. ( 81.3 x 209.2 x 65.7 cm )
Description:
Oak refectory-type table with two front drawers and one end drawer; drawer front with diamond-shaped panel and round knob drawer pull; heavy vase-and-ring-turned legs on bun feet; turned side and medial stretchers joined just above feet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1768
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:
17269
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1 of a set of 4 side chairs
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Rosewood, oak, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. ( 87.6 x 44.4 x 52.1 cm )
Description:
Rosewood Rococo Revival side chair; rounded open back with leaf-carved crest rail with lozenge-shaped hole in center, and shaped slat with carving similar to that of crest rail; seat with serpentine edge upholstered over the rail with gold-colored damask; front seat rail carved with leaf and scroll decoration; cabriole front legs with leaf-carved knees and scroll feet; slightly back swept rear legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1934.159a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
17268
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Armchair
Classification:
Date:
1750-1770
Medium:
Walnut; textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 x 29 x 24 in. ( 106.7 x 73.7 x 61 cm )
Description:
Walnut Louis XV-style armchair; upholstered square back raised above seat with serpentine crest rail; upholstered open arms with curved supports; upholstered spring seat with shaped skirt; cabriole legs terminating in French feet; frame carved with rococo shells and "C" scrolls; upholstered in tapestry.
Credit Line:
Bequest of A.E. Gallatin
Object Number:
1952.389
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
17267
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chest
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Cedar
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/4 x 38 x 21 1/4 in. ( 59.1 x 96.5 x 54 cm )
Description:
Rectangular cedar chest with dovetail joinery; applied base molding; casters, brass hinges and lock; black-painted metal handles on ends; molded brass shield with two deer grazing beneath a tree in relief (DePeyster insignia) affixed to inside of lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle De Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.124b
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this chest belonged to Frederic De Peyster and later his grandson, Johnston Livingston De Peyster.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
17266
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Settee
Classification:
Date:
1785-1800
Medium:
Oak, mahogany, caning
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 3/4 x 80 x 25 1/2 in. ( 85.7 x 203.2 x 64.8 cm )
Description:
Oak Federal settee; back with serpentine crest rail continuing to scrolled arms, each ending in a carved rosette; caned seat and back; eight square, molded legs with shaped brackets.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1957.42
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
17264
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rocking chair
Classification:
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Maple, birch
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. ( 86.4 x 42.2 x 54 cm )
Description:
Maple Shaker rocking chair; ladder back with three slats and rounded stiles with acorn-shaped finials; trapezoidal splint seat; rounded legs with two rounded stretchers in front and at either side, and one rounded stretcher in back; rockers fitted into slot in bottom of each leg.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1941.906
Gallery Label:
Chairmaking was a major industry of the Shakers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
17261
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Armchair
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1690-1720
Medium:
Maple
Dimensions:
Overall: 43 x 23 1/4 x 18 in. ( 109.2 x 59.1 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Maple ladder back armchair with three arched slats and ring-turned stiles with ball-reel-acorn finials; rounded arm with ball-shaped handhold and ring-turned arm support; trapezoidal splint seat; ring-turned legs joined by two ring-turned stretchers in front, two plain, round stretchers at either side, and one plain, round stretcher in back.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1283
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:
1720
eMuseum Object ID:
17260
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Armchair
Classification:
Date:
1856-1864
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 x 26 x 22 in. ( 116.8 x 66 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Oak Renaissance Revival armchair made of relic wood from Washington's New York City residence; open back with arched crest rail with molded cornice surmounted with carved cartouche with "1 VP" in gothic script, pierced splat with central circular panel, and a tri-lobed lower back rail; open arms with upholstered arms with curved supports; upholstered spring seat with serpentine front rail; turned front legs raked rear legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Benjamin Robert Winthrop
Object Number:
1864.6a
Marks:
carved: in cartouche; "1VP"
engraved: on brass plaque on back; "The Gift of/ Benjamin Robert Winthrop/ 1864."
Gallery Label:
This chair, one of a pair made of relic wood from Washington's New York City residence, was presented to the N-YHS in 1864 for the use of the Vice-Presidents of the Society.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
17230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Armchair
Classification:
Date:
1740-1760
Medium:
Cherry
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 1/4 x 28 1/4 x 22 in. ( 99.7 x 71.8 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Cherry Queen Anne armchair with yoke-shaped crest rail, vase-shaped splat, bowed stiles and scrolled arms with curved supports; trapezoidal needlepoint- covered slip seat, scalloped front rail; cabriole front legs with pad feet, chamfered rear legs, turned side, rear, and medial stretchers.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.172
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
17229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Writing desk
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Wood, brass, textile, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 12 x 9 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 30.5 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Wood writing desk with brass cartouche and escutcheon; interior writing surface covered in velvet, and several compartments; base covered in leather.
Object Number:
INV.8703
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
17227
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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