Dish: shoe, purple
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 7 x 2 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 17.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Amethyst pressed lead glass shoe with low heel; pressed decoration composed of narrow band of horozontal ribs extending from heel to rim and around toe; remainder, including sole, covered in faceted medallions and circles ("Daisy and Button" pattern).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.596
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24007
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter or bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 in. ( 18.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Olive green glass decanter or bottle blown in a full-size three-part mold (McKearin GIII-16) with a tapered cylindrical neck with a hand-tooled flared lip, barrel-shaped body with sloping shoulders molded with a geometric design consisting of vertical ribbing above and below a two-part band of diagonal ribbing over alternating panels of sunburst and diamond diapering, and a flat molded base (McKearin Rayed Type VI-A) with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1058
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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter or bottle
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3 in. ( 19 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Olive green glass decanter blown in a full-size three-part mold (McKearin GIII-16) with a tapered cylindrical neck with a hand-tooled flared lip, barrel-shaped body with sloping shoulders molded with a geometric design consisting of vertical ribbing above and below a two-part band of diagonal ribbing over alternating panels of sunburst and diamond diapering, and a flat molded base (McKearin Rayed Type VI-A) with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.473
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter or bottle
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 in. ( 18.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Olive-amber green glass decanter or bottle blown in a full-size three-part mold (McKearin GIII-16) with a tapered cylindrical neck with a hand-tooled flared lip, barrel-shaped body with sloping shoulders molded with a geometric design consisting of vertical ribbing above and below a two-part band of diagonal ribbing over alternating panels of sunburst and diamond diapering, and a flat molded base (McKearin Rayed Type VI-A) with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.472
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle or decanter w/ stopper
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 14 cm )
Description:
Opaque white glass decanter with stopper, the decanter blown into a full-size mold with four vertical parts and a base plate; the stopper blown into a full-size three-part mold; decanter of spherical shape with flaring neck and beaded rim; decanter and stopper both with foliate decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.739cd
Marks:
in relief: on base: "3"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
24002
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 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; tiny daisy at center of well, with four large broad leaves radiating from center, with two bunches of grapes and two roses facing each other; pattern of stars and curlicues on stippled ground, along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 267).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Object Number:
1957.145
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horseradish Jar
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 10.2 x 7 cm )
Description:
Amber pressed lead glass horseradish jar; cylindrical, with sides impressed with brick pattern, and horse stable with two horse heads protruding from opposite sides; lid scalloped, with knop and notch for spoon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.629ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Opalescent pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of three small scallops alternating with larger point; eight-pointed star at center of deep well, filled in with diamonds; pattern of linked circles, every other (larger) circle filled in with diamonds, along interior rim (Lee-Rose 254).
Object Number:
INV.13408
Gallery Label:
Collectors call this pattern a variation of the Roman Rosette pressed glass pattern, but its original name and manufacturer are unknown (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
23999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Opalescent pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of three small scallops alternating with larger point; eight-pointed star at center of deep well, filled in with diamonds; pattern of linked circles, every other (larger) circle filled in with diamonds, along interior rim (Lee-Rose 254).
Object Number:
INV.13406
Gallery Label:
Collectors call this pattern a variation of the Roman Rosette pressed glass pattern, but its original name and manufacturer are unknown (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
23998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick: amber, clear
Classification:
Date:
1845-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 28.3 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Pressed lead, amber and colorless glass candlestick with dolphin standard; colorless hexagonal petal socket and baluster stem with six petals at bottom; stem joined by wafer to amber dolphin standard mounted on square, stepped plinth with incurving pedistal with swags.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.898b
Gallery Label:
Due to the popularity of dolphin candlesticks, glass houses began to manufacture them in a variety of colors and with a range of different bases and sockets. Dolphin lamps and dishes were also produced. Because of their popularity among modern collectors, they have also been produced in the twentieth century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
23997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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