Figured flask: J.K.B. eagle insignia, green
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1815-1836
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 x 2 in. ( 18.4 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Green lead glass figured flask blown in full-size two-part mold (McKearin GIV-3) with hand-tooled flared finish, rectangular body with rounded shoulders, Masonic arch and Masonic symbols on obverse, American eagle with banner above and cartouche below containing the text "JKB", and flat base with slight pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.959
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "JK/B"
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:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
23682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of booties (attached)
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 7 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass pair of attached booties; pressed decoration consists of laces in front and frosted toes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.624
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
23681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured bottle
Classification:
Date:
1857-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 6 x 5 in. ( 27.9 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Light green, non-lead glass bottle blown in a full-sized three-part mold (McKearin GI-104) embossed with a portrait bust of Jenny Lind within a wreath with the inscription, "JENY[sic] LIND" on the obverse with a two-story building with a central chimney on the reverse; bottle is calabash-shaped with a an applied and tooled collar and a blow-pipe mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.290b
Marks:
embossed: on obverse; "JENY LIND"
Gallery Label:
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), the "Swedish Nightingale," was a soprano who toured America in 1850-1852 under the auspices of P.T. Barnum. Noted for her singing as well as her piety and charity, Lind was incredibly popular in America.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
23679
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured bottle: Jenny Lind
Classification:
Date:
1857-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 15.2 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Light green, non-lead glass bottle blown in a full-sized three-part mold (McKearin GI-104) embossed with a portrait bust of Jenny Lind within a wreath with the inscription, "JENY[sic] LIND" on the obverse with a two-story building with a central chimney on the reverse; bottle is calabash-shaped with a an applied and tooled collar and a blow-pipe mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.290a
Marks:
embossed: on obverse; "JENY LIND"
Gallery Label:
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), the "Swedish Nightingale," was a sporano who toured America in 1850-1852 under the auspices of P.T. Barnum. Noted for her singing as well as her piety and charity, Lind was incredibly popular in America.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
23678
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1829-1835
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass salt; rectangular with columnar sides; eagle with shield flanked by stars on sides and willow tree with four tulips on ends; sunburst on base; four tapered cylindrical feet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1077
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:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
23677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt: Pressed Glass Cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 9.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue pressed lead glass salt; oval form decorated with stylized peacock feathers around sides; flower inside eight-pointed star on base; oval foot (Neal PO4).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.944
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:
23676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating bulls' eyes and points; undecorated rim curved in to flat circular well; American eagle with shield on breast, wings spread and head raised to right, clutching arrows and laurel wreath (Lee-Rose 671).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.448
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
23675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; American eagle with shield on breast, with wings spread and head facing right, clutching arrows and laurel wreath, with arch of 13 stars above, in well; 6 large stars on interior rim (Lee-Rose 675).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.437
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
23674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 x 2 in. ( 5.4 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Opalescent pressed lead glass salt; rectangular with slightly sloping sides; vertical fluting on four sides; rectangular foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.721b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
23673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 x 2 in. ( 5.4 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Opalescent pressed lead glass salt; rectangular with slightly sloping sides; vertical fluting on four sides; rectangular foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.721a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
23672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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