Decanter
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 20 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass decanter blown in three-part mold; plain bulbous body with sloping shoulders and cylindrical neck; flange lip; pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1089
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:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
3041
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass decanter blown in three-part mold (McKearin GII-18); bulbous body with flange lip, cylindrical neck encircled by three double rings with rigaree decoration, and sloping shoulders; molded pattern consists of a wide band of vertical ribs separated by a horizontal ring from a wide band of diamond diapering; vertical ribbing around base; bottom molded with diamond ring (McKearin diamond type XIV); pontil mark; stopper has sunburst at top, band of diamond diapering, and vertical ribs around bottom (McKearin plate 144, no. 3).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.403ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: Canoe, Green
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 13 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 34.6 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Pale green pressed glass dish in the form of a canoe in Hobnail Diamond pattern (also called Daisy and Button).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.575
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3037
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Opaque swirled brown tumbler; truncated cone shape with three large anthemeon leaves below band of curved "C" scrolls.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.284c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3036
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Opaque swirled brown tumbler; truncated cone shape with three large anthemeon leaves below band of curved "C" scrolls.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.284b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3035
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured flask: cello, clear
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 in. ( 15.6 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass pocket flask blown in a multi-part mold, with flat collar, cylindrical neck, body shaped like a cello, and rounded rectangular base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.376
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
3033
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase: gold w/holly motif
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 in. ( 15.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Honey amber pressed glass vase; tapered cylindrical shape with bands of opalescent glass edged with beading alternating with clear bands with meandering holly pattern on sides (Golden Agate pattern).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.235
Gallery Label:
This pattern is called Holly Amber by collectors.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
3034
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 21.3 x 11.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Amber bottle blown in a two-part mold, in the shape of a cello with narrow base and incurved sides; shallow panel on back of bottle, surrounded by pressed frame; straight finish and fire-polished lip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.375
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3032
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter with stopper: Green-Blue
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 23.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Emerald green mold-blown glass decanter with wide flange lip, short cylindrical neck, nearly horizontal shoulder, cylindrical body with twelve ribs twisted to the right, ground heel, and ground and polished pontil mark; stopper has spherical top with pattern of twisted ribs.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.232ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
3028
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 17.8 x 14 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass pitcher; bulbous body with upsweeping spout, applied handle crimped and curled at end, and pedestal foot; botton third of body molded with diamond diapering.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lynn Poole
Object Number:
1956.84
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
3026
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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