Cup
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 9.8 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup; bucket shape with scalloped relief border just below edge of slightly flared rim; Gothic arches on stippled ground around sides, band of waffle patterning surrounding foot rim, and fine ribbing spiraling outward from center of base; angular scroll handle with ribbed surface.
Object Number:
INV.12494
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wine glasses (2)
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 5 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless non-lead glass wine glasses; round funnel-shaped bowl with slightly flaring rim and engraved with abstract flower, leaf and fern motif; plain cylindrical stem and circular base.
Object Number:
INV.13011ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
25710
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wine glass
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless non-lead glass wine glass; round funnel-shaped bowl with slightly flaring rim and engraved with abstract flower, leaf and fern motif; plain cylindrical stem and circular base.
Object Number:
INV.13011b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
25709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream jug
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. ( 7 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass cream jug blown in a three-part mold (McKearin GIII-18); flared rim pulled out to form spout, squat cylindrical body with rounded shoulders molded with band of ribbing at neck over band of diamond diapering over band fluting at base; base molded with diamonds (Diamond Type) with pontil mark; applied ribbed handle with crimped end.
Object Number:
INV.12461
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
25708
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream jug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass cream jug blown in a three-part mold (McKearin GIII-18); flared rim pulled out to form spout, squat cylindrical body with rounded shoulders molded with band of ribbing at neck over band of diamond diapering over band fluting at base; base molded with diamonds (Diamond Type) with pontil mark; applied ribbed handle with crimped end.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.996
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:
25707
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wine glass
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless non-lead glass wine glass; round funnel-shaped bowl with slightly flaring rim and engraved with abstract flower, leaf and fern motif; plain cylindrical stem and circular base.
Object Number:
INV.13011a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
25706
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Light amber pressed glass tumbler; octagonal shape with plain rim; on one side, portrait bust (profile) of Napoleon III, below inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR" inside oval medallion with rope edge; on other side of tumbler, shield with eagle at center and crown at top, flanked by drapery.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1073
Marks:
pressed: along inside edge of medallion: "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR"
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
25705
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 in. ( 4.8 x 9.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass miniature sugar bowl with sawtooth rim, heart-shaped medallion on either side, and two ear-shaped handles.
Object Number:
INV.9884
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
25694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1835-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 8 x 5 in. ( 19.7 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown non-lead glass pitcher with "lily-pad" decoration; tapered body with rounded shoulders and neck pinched in to form spout, second gather of glass tooled up into six peaks, trailed thread of glass around neck, applied handle with curled end, slight push-up with blow pipe mark on underside.
Credit Line:
Exchange with George S. McKearin
Object Number:
1951.370
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this pitcher was attributed by George S. McKearin to Redford, NY, 1831-1870.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
25693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature creamer
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass miniature creamer with heart-shaped medallion on either side and ear-shaped handle.
Object Number:
INV.9885
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
25692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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