Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1812-1827
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 26 x 8.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass oil lamp with blown font and standard and pressed base; spherical font has mercurial line and is separated from standard by circular collar; standard encircled by applied chain pattern formed with two thick threads of glass; pressed base consists of dome with interior ribs ("lemon squeezer") on square base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1091b
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:
1827
eMuseum Object ID:
24561
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle: Pig Shape
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 4 in. ( 4.8 x 3.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass flask in shape of pig; blown in two part mold.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1652
Marks:
molded: in low relief beneath base: "C.F. KNAPP/ PHILADA"
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:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
24560
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1812-1827
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 26 x 8.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass oil lamp with blown font and standard and pressed base; spherical font has mercurial line and is separated from standard by circular collar; standard encircled by applied chain pattern formed with two thick threads of glass; pressed base consists of dome with interior ribs ("lemon squeezer") on square base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1091a
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:
1827
eMuseum Object ID:
24559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1829-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Indigo blue pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, three-masted side-wheel steamer (the Benjamin Franklin) with stippled rigging, with inscription in arc over ship and initials in flag at left; eagle at top, with pattern of anchors, scrolls, and stars, on stippled ground, along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 619).
Object Number:
INV.14395a
Marks:
pressed: in well, top: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN"
pressed: in well: "BF"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24558
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1829-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, three-masted side-wheel steamer (the Benjamin Franklin) with stippled rigging, with inscription in arc over ship and initials in flag at left; eagle at top, with pattern of anchors, scrolls, and stars, on stippled ground, along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 619).
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.1017
Marks:
pressed: in well, top: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN"
pressed: in well: "BF"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24557
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass plate with scalloped edge, alternating hearts and sheaves on rim, and eight-pointed star with flower inside at center.
Object Number:
Z.470
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: grape motif
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 31.8 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; circular form with two scrolled handles; rim impressed with lettering that reads "IT IS PLEASANT TO LABOR FOR THOSE WE LOVE"; base is decorated with bunch of grapes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number:
1971.110L
Marks:
impressed: around rim: "IT IS PLEASANT TO LABOR FOR THOSE WE LOVE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
24554
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt Cellar
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 4.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass salt in form of brid and nest on branch; bird stands on branch facing nest; nest is well for salt.
Object Number:
INV.13283
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24553
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with rope edge; eight-pointed star in well (with floral motif at very center), surrounded by rope ring and enclosed by larger eight-pointed star, with tiny stars around edges, on stippled ground; alternating pattern of distorted hearts, stars, and petal-like shapes along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 78).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.38
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature bathtub
Classification:
Date:
1875-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 13.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue pressed lead glass miniature bathtub with four legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.680
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
24550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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