Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 in. ( 9.5 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Red pressed glass tumbler; truncated conical shape with twelve molded flutes below band of diamond diapering below plain rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1940.340f
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tumbler was probably made in Austria.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
2657
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Compote
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Light green blown glass compote; straight-sided bowl with folded-over rim drawn down to form pedestal base; pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1649
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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
2652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead pressed glass bowl with octagonal rim, two opposing side panels with a shell, two with a thistle, and two with a sunflower; sunflower surrounded by two thistles and two roses at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Clare Adams
Object Number:
1972.21b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
2650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar: blue rim
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass jar with applied blue grall band around rim; cylindrical form with push-up and pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.165b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
2649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1953
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 12.1 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless mold-blown lead glass tumbler; tall, slightly tapering cylindrical form; printed in red, white, and blue with inscriptions relating to the 25th anniversary of Eastern Airlines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Eastern Airlines Inc.
Object Number:
1953.296a
Marks:
printed: in red, white, or blue: "25th ANNIVERSARY/ Experience Inspires Confidence/ EASTERN AIRLINES/ 25 YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE"; "Compliments of Eddie Ruskibaekio[?]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1953
eMuseum Object ID:
2647
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Drinking glass: monogramed
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass drinking glass; tall, narrow, cylindrical form; initials "W de G" engraved.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1941.1018a
Marks:
engraved: "W de G"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this glass belonged to William de Groot (1825-1898).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless cut lead glass tumbler with two encased enamel medals; cylindrical tumbler heavily cut with band of peacock eye or comet pattern deocration with oval medallion containing two polychrome enamel medals with illegible inscriptions (one with crown) with base cut with star pattern.
Object Number:
INV.12965
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
2645
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: footed salt
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass footed salt with peacock eyes around sides and pedestal foot with concentric rope-patterned rings on underside.
Object Number:
INV.4006
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
2643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl: possibly dessert; keyhole pattern
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass bowl with small four-petaled flower with radiating hairpin motif at center and hairpin design on rim.
Object Number:
INV.12960
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
2642
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nursing bottle
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 3 in. ( 15.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass nursing bottle; pear-shaped body with down-turned lip and hole in side on pad foot with ground pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1933.220
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
2636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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