Salt
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 5.7 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass salt; trapezoidal form; two eagles flanking patrioic shield on sides and star-filled diamond on ends; twelve-pointed star on base; four feet formed from eagles' feet (Neal EE3a).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.405
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 13.7 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown glass jar; cylindrical body with folded rim; push-up and pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1942.496
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
3927
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
One of a Pair of Miniature Candlesticks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Amethyst pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal, with incurving base leading to cup with flat, hexagonal top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.756c
Date Begin:
1875
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkwell: dark brown
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Olive amber bottle glass inkwell blown in three part mold (McKearin G. III-29); cylindrical, with band of diamonds with four smaller diamonds inside and band of vertical ribs below; ribbed band around top and hole in center; hollow pontil mark resulting from use of blow pipe.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1007a
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:
1820
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3919
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume Bottle: blue
Classification:
Date:
1820-1890
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 7.9 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Deep amethyst lead glass smelling bottle blown in two-part mold with elaborate metal cap in the shape of a crown with repousséd floral ornamentation and knob on top; hexagonal shape with faceted sides.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Object Number:
1948.14
Date Begin:
1820
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
3917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature perfume bottle w/stopper
Classification:
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass, cork
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless perfume bottle made in three part mold, with hand tooled neck hand tooled neck; violin shaped body with molded foliate decoration on sides; cork stopper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.435
Date Begin:
1835
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
3910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toothpick holder
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Green pressed lead glass toothpick holder; cylindrical form, mug shape; sides decorated with hobnail pattern.
Object Number:
INV.13270
Date Begin:
1880
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
3906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkwell
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-50
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Olive non lead glass inkwell made in two part mold; cylindrical with sloping shoulders leading to cylindrical neck with flanged lip; inscription on side; pontil mark in base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1709
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:
1820
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
3905
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt shaker
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Yellow lead glass salt shaker blown in a multi-part mold; threaded circular collar on square body with a molded "X" with faceted designs on each side; pierced metal domed top with threaded collar and finial.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.420a
Date Begin:
1875
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3904
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 15.6 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Sapphire blue pressed (probably lead) glass goblet with undecorated bowl, octagonal baluster stem, and plain circular foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.788a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
3665
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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