Oil lamp base: nutmeg
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue pressed glass oil lamp (possibly kerosene) with short cylindrical body with molded inscription "NUTMEG"; threaded brass collar.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1526
Marks:
in relief: on body; "NUTMEG"
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:
24154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Compote
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 in.
Description:
Yellow pressed lead glass compote; flat bowl with two inch band of opaque white glass around rim, tooled, unevenly scalloped edges with one section folded over; underside of bowl has uneven ribs emanating from center; dolphin standard with circular, domed base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.785b[dup]
Gallery Label:
Compotes such as this one, with a dolphin standard were often referred to as "petticoat dolphins." (see publications)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 10 in. ( 4.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass bowl with princess-feather medallions and geometric motifs on sides and stylized floral motif with surrounding diamonds at center.
Object Number:
INV.3996
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24152
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp base
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed glass oil lamp; septagonal bell-shaped font with pressed pattern of vertical lozenges; applied loop handle with crimped end; threaded brass collar.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.920a
Gallery Label:
These lamps are known as hand lamps or night lights. According to the accession records, this is a camphene lamp that burned a fluid made from a distillate of camphor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
24151
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamps (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1847-1870
Medium:
Glass, brass, marble
Dimensions:
overall: 9 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Description:
Pair of oil lamps with pressed glass font, cast brass standard, and square marble base; spherical font has vertical ribs and is encircled by vine with leaves and flowers; standard has domed base and annular knop in center.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.925ab
Gallery Label:
The domed top of this lamp's font was formed by using the Magoun Patent method. This method, invented by Joseph Magoun of the New England Glass Company in 1847, eliminated moldmarks by using a hinged, three-part mold to form the sides of the font and a one-piece cylindrical mold to form a cylinder that was then tooled to form the dome.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24150
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp w/electric cord
Classification:
Date:
1847-1870
Medium:
Glass, brass, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Oil lamp with pressed glass font, cast brass standard, and square marble base; spherical font has vertical ribs and is encircled by vine with leaves and flowers; standard has domed base and annular knop in center.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.925a
Gallery Label:
The domed top of this lamp's font was formed by using the Magoun Patent method. This method, invented by Joseph Magoun of the New England Glass Company in 1847, eliminated moldmarks by using a hinged, three-part mold to form the sides of the font and a one-piece cylindrical mold to form a cylinder that was then tooled to form the dome.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24149
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass bowl; oval shape with scalloped rim, with diamond between crossed peacock feathers at either end, diamond between two circles on either side, waffled center, and beaded foot ring.
Object Number:
INV.3715
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24148
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 3 x 3 in. ( 22.9 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; ogee-shaped font decorated with wheel-engraved swags and tassels joined by annular knop to square base with two downward sloping tiers on plinth; pewter and tin collar and double wick holder for burning whale oil.
Object Number:
INV.4016
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24147
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
1813-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass oil lamp with spherical font with vertical lip joined by solid stem with annular knops to short trumpet-shaped base with upturned rim with downward folded edge and pontil mark.
Object Number:
Z.472
Gallery Label:
Known as button stem lamps, these lamps with up-turned base rims (intended to catch dripping oil) were made at the South Boston Flint Glass Works, Pheonix Glass Works, New England Glass Works, and the Boston and Sandwich Glass Works.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
24146
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Faint amethyst pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, two heads (of a man and a woman) facing each other, one wearing frilly cap and collar, the other wearing cap and high collar, with hair detailed, surrounded by inscription along edge of well; vine with leaves and flowers (roses, lilies) running along interior rim (Lee-Rose 697).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.402
Marks:
pressed: around edge of well (backwards): "AND THREE WEEKS AFTER THE WEDDING DAY."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24143
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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