Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1865-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 4 in. ( 24.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Green, non-lead glass bottle blown in a three part mold with embossed lettering; bottle has cylindrical neck with hand-tooled finish with a down-turned lip and V-shaped string rim, rounded shoulders, and a cylindrical body embossed with a large "C" within an arch formed by the inscription "CONGRESS & EMPIRE SPRING CO./ SARATOGA NY" on the obverse side, "CONGRESS WATER" in an arch on the reverse side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.306
Marks:
embossed: on obverse side; " CONGRESS & EMPIRE SPRING CO./ C/ SARATOGA NY"
EMBOSSED: on reverse side; : "CONGRESS WATER"
Gallery Label:
This bottle was made at the Congressville Glass Works (in operation 1865-1890) for the Congress and Empire Spring Co. of Saratoga, NY. The "C" and "CONGRESS WATER" refer to the Congress Spring in Saratoga, NY, which was a source for bottled water from the early 19th century onward.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
23494
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle: Congress & Empire Spring Co.
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 4 in. ( 24.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Green, non-lead, glass bottle blown in a three-part mold with embossed lettering; bottle has a cylindrical neck with hand-tooled finish with a downturned lip and V-shaped string rim, rounded shoulders, and a cylindrical body embossed with a large "E" within an arch formed by the inscription CONGRESS & EMPIRE SPRING CO./ SARATOGA NY" on the obverse side, "EMPIRE WATER" in an arch on the reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.420
Marks:
embossed: on obverse side; "CONGRESS & EMPIRE SPRING CO./ SARATOGA NY"
embossed: on reverse side; "EMPIRE WATER"
Gallery Label:
This bottle represents the pint style that was made by the Congressville Glass Works (in operation 1865-1890) for the Congress & Empire Spring Co., of Saratoga, NY. The "E" and "EMPIRE WATER" refers to the Empire Spring, which was a source for bottled water in Saratoga starting in 1848.This brand was one of the most popular of the Saratoga mineral waters; somewhere between 75,000 and 100,000 bottles sold by the company in 1878, including to many parts of the world (McKearin & Wilson 1978).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
23493
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass hat
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 in. ( 5.4 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Pale greenish-yellow pressed glass hat with faceted decoration and plain brim; gilding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.548
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
23477
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1847-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. ( 20 x 14 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Olive green non-lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-46) with hand-tooled flared lip, oval body with bust of George Washington and inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" on obverse, bust of Zachary Taylor and inscription "GEN. Z. TAYLOR" on reverse, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.960
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
in relief: on reverse: "GEN. Z. TAYLOR"
Gallery Label:
This flask reflects Taylor's growing popularity as a hero of the Mexican War and as a potential presidential candidate (see Kenneth M. Wilson, "American Glass, 1760-1930," vol. 1, p. 126).
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
23467
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Footed salt: blue
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue lead glass footed salt blown in a one-piece dip mold with twelve vertical ribs; double-ogee bowl joined to the slightly sloping circular foot with a solid ribbed knop drawn from the same gather; pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.162
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
23466
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 in. ( 21 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Amber blown glass bottle with handle; sloping cylindrical neck with a flattened string rim; loop handle with crimped and curled back end; flattened spherical body with an oval base with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1044
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23465
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Slipper
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 10.8 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Amethyst pressed lead glass slipper with open top; pressed decoration consists of faceted medallions and circles ("Daisy and Button" pattern).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.597
Gallery Label:
Bryce Bros was purchased by United States Glass Company, but this popular model continued to be made after the transition.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
23464
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Footed salt
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue non-lead glass footed salt blown in a one-piece dip mold with eighteen vertical ribs; double-ogee bowl joined to the sloping circular foot with a solid knop drawn from the same gather; pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.533
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
23463
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1770-1830
Medium:
Glass, pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Blue, non-lead blown glass bottle pattern-molded in a dip mold with sixteen ribs and twisted and pinched in the center; bottle has a pewter collar and a compressed spherical body with a ridge around the shoulders formed by a second gather of glass, circular base has a push-up and pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1041
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:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
23462
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Footed salt
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue non-lead glass footed salt blown in a one-piece dip mold with twelve vertical ribs; double-ogee bowl with ribs twisted slightly to the right near the lip joined to the slightly sloping circular foot with a solid ribbed knop drawn from the same gather; pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.12471
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
23461
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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