Kas
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Cherry
Dimensions:
Overall: 77 x 66 x 21 1/2 in. ( 195.6 x 167.6 x 54.6 cm )
Description:
Cherry baroque kas; rectangular case with overhanging molded cornice; two raised-panel doors with center stile attached to right-hand door, front and center stiles each ornamented with two applied panels; one long drawer beneath doors with attached upper and lower base moldings, drawer facade decorated to look like two drawers divided by a center stile; two platform feet with straight rear feet and depressed-ball shaped front feet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irene M. Braman
Object Number:
1955.164a-c
Gallery Label:
This kas was owned by Samuel (1741- 1810) and Mary Hitt (1772-1849) of Hyde Park, NY, and descended from them to the donor. A kas is a large, freestanding wooden cupboard or wardrobe, generally with two doors. Inside are two or three widely spaced shelves, with usually a drawer below for additional storage. Dutch in origin, they were made in America exclusively in the Dutch cultural areas of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
28018
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tall case clock
Classification:
Date:
1795-1800
Medium:
Mahogany, poplar, oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 100 x 20 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 254 x 52.1 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Federal tall case clock; hood has broken scroll pediment with central gilded ball finial surmounted by gilded eagle; gilded ball with spire atop each scroll; colonettes flank arched glass door in front of clock; clock has circular dial painted with Roman numerals and spandrels with gilded borders around polychrome floral vignettes; waist has quarter columns flanking rectangular door with arched top; base has square front with square frame of applied molding around interior; bracket feet.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Lathrop Colgate Harper
Object Number:
1957.207
Marks:
painted: on face "Edwd Meeks/Junr/New York"
written: in ink on label affixed inside door: "New York May 17 1891-/ This clock originally belonged to Samuel B. Harper. 'its [sic] has been in the family at least 75 years and probably more' says nrs. S.E[or
Gallery Label:
According to accession records and a label affixed to the inside of the clock's door, the original owner of this clock was Samuel Barker Harper (1777-1860). Edward Meeks, the maker of the clock, was a watch and clock maker in New York City between 1795 and 1798, and the brother of Joseph Meeks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Looking glass
Classification:
Date:
1735-1770
Medium:
Walnut, glass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 49 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 2 in. ( 125.7 x 48.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular Chippendale looking glass in walnut veneer frame; arched top with intricately shaped edge and applied carved and gilded openwork scroll ornament at center; mirror plate consisting of lower rectangular section and upper section with serpentine top, the whole surrounded by molded border with gilding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Woodhull Overton, in memory of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1953.309
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
27992
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Writing desk
Classification:
Date:
1840
Medium:
Wood (probably mahogany), brass, metal, felt, ivory, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 8 x 23 7/8 x 12 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 60.6 x 31.1 cm )
open: 6 1/2 x 24 x 24 5/8 in. ( 16.5 x 61 x 62.5 cm )
Description:
Wood writing desk edged and inlaid with brass, flush brass handles on sides, with shaped brass medallion on top; opens into writing surface with hinged surfaces, lined with purple velvet, fitted wood compartments with ivory pull on lid; glass bottle in one compartment.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society
Object Number:
INV.8704
Marks:
typed: on two slips of paper: "Camphor-wood inlaid desk used by Commodore John D. Sloat, U.S.N. on the Flagship Savannah 1846."
written: in black ink on piece of paper: "Travelling Desk of Commodore John D. Sloat, U.S.N., used by him on his flagship Sava
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
27898
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Chest of drawers
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 5/8 x 22 5/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 27 x 57.5 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden chest of drawers painted dark brown; shallow full-width top drawer with convex face projects above two tiers of three smaller drawers of equal size, with each projecting corner supported by tapered cylindrical column with disk-like capital and base; the whole mounted on flat, rectangular base.
Object Number:
Z.954
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
27866
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tilt-top table
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Papier-mâché, wood, mother of pearl, shell, lacquer, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 24 3/4 in. ( 72.4 x 62.9 cm )
Description:
Papier-mâché and wood octagonal tilt-top table with black lacquer finish and gilt decoration; top with mother of pearl and shell inlay; shaped apron with faceted lantern-shaped drops at each corner of octagon and elaborate gilding; pedestal base consisting of vase-shaped column above a shaped horizontal tripod base supported on bracketed and scrolled feet with casters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mrs. L. R. Burch, in memory of John R. and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.283
Gallery Label:
Papier-mâché furniture was popular in England and America during the Victorian period. Most papier-mâché furniture was manufactured in England, the best-known manufacturer being Jennens and Bettridge of Birmingham.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
27862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Side chair
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/2 x 19 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. ( 95.2 x 50.2 x 47 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Federal-style side chair with shield-shaped back and splat carved with central urn with carved wheat sheaves above extending to crest rail; carved leafage on bottom of urn and three bellflowers below; five ribs below urn; shaped seat; molded, tapered front legs, flared back rear legs; plain stretchers. Modern upholstery over the rail secured by brass tacks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kugelman
Object Number:
1998.48
Marks:
branded: on underside of front seat rail: "REPRODUCTION BY/TIFFANY STVDIOS"
Gallery Label:
Although well-known today for stained-glass windows, lamps, and blown glass, Tiffany Studios also had a thriving interior decorating business. Their Madison Avenue showroom included examples of interiors in a variety of styles, including exotic and traditional styles. Furniture such as this chair may have been made elsewhere and then branded with the Tiffany Studios mark.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
27861
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trunk
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Leather, iron, brass, oak, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 19 x 12 in. ( 24.1 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden rectangular trunk with wrought iron bail handle and rectangular escutcheon, covered with brown leather held in place by brass tacks that form decorative motifs and borders; front escutcheon flanked by two large flowers; interior lined with paper printed in blue and white with large serpentine foliage and pomegranate pattern; braided and knotted string forms safety catch.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1324
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:
27860
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Chest
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. ( 17.1 x 24.1 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Painted chest with lid attached by wooden cleats; front of box has two doors that open to reveal five drawers with painted decoration consisting of tulips and various other flowers.
Object Number:
Z.5
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
27854
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box or chest
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 19 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. ( 31.1 x 48.6 x 33.7 cm )
Description:
Wood box with curved hinged lid, rectangular metal escutcheon; painted decoration consisting of flower buds, leaves, and ribbons in green, red, and white; unfinished interior.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.4
Marks:
Adhesive label printed "Nadelman Collection" and "227".
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:
27853
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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