Candle holder
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Emerald green pattern-molded glass candle holder; cylindrical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-over rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.475
Gallery Label:
Candle holders like this, also known as Christmas or Vigil lights, were probably intended to be hung or placed in a rack or frame.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle holder
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pattern-molded glass candle holder; cylindrical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-over rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1951.357
Gallery Label:
This type of candle holder, also known as a Christmas or Vigil light, was iprobably intended to be hung or placed in a rack. This candle holder was purchased from Renwick C. Hurry in November, 1918 for $34.00.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25996
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle holder
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Emerald green pattern-molded glass candle holder; spherical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-in rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.410
Gallery Label:
Candle holders like this, also known as Christmas or Vigil lights, were probably intended to be hung or placed in racks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25992
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream jug
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Blue nonlead glass cream jug blown in a four-part mold (McKearin G V-14); cylindrical body with straight sides, neck flared at rim and pulled out for spout; applied handle with crimped and upturned lower end; geometric pattern of scrolls and floral devices; rayed bottom (type I); pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.168
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
25991
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless, nonlead glass cream jug blown in a four-part mold (McKearin G V-14); cylindrical body with straight sides, neck flared at rim and pulled out for spout; applied handle with crimped and upturned lower end; geometric pattern of scrolls and floral devices; rayed bottom (type I); pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.730
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:
25990
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Small amethyst lead glass vase pressed in single mold; hexagonal form with flaring, trumpet-shaped upper portion with scalloped rim, and globular lower portion with molded protruding oval on each panel; hexagonal base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.842ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25989
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Small amethyst lead glass vase pressed in single mold; hexagonal form with flaring, trumpet-shaped upper portion with scalloped rim, and globular lower portion with molded protruding oval on each panel; hexagonal base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.842b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25988
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Small amethyst lead glass vase pressed in single mold; hexagonal form with flaring, trumpet-shaped upper portion with scalloped rim, and globular lower portion with molded protruding oval on each panel; hexagonal base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.842a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
25987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 29.2 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed glass vase with hollow base pressed separately and attached with wafer; elongated conical shape with fluted rim and six elongated ovals above six shorter ones surrounding bowl (Bigler pattern); base consists of annulated knop above hexagonal baluster on square foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.830
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 8 x 5 in. ( 22.9 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass; pressed. Pitcher; cylindrical form with ogee-curved rim with spout on pedestal base with curved handle; body molded with cornucopia in relief on one side and floral spray on the other.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.321a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
25985
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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