Canister and cover
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 in. ( 14.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass canister with cover; cylindrcial form with six "X"-shapes cut just below shoulders and six vertical ribs separating "X's"; short cylindrical neck and flange lip; flattened spherical stopper with six lines cut across top forming star, with circle cut in center and six circles between lines.
Object Number:
INV.12610ab
Gallery Label:
A handwritten note found inside one bottle reads, "This is one of a pair of Livingston bottles to go to the...[note cut off]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustard pot with cover
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 in. ( 15.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Blue lead glass mustard pot blown in a three-part mold; cylindrical sloping neck, striaght-sided waist, inset lip below waist and cylindrical body; white metal hinged domed lid with finial and cut-out for spoon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clyde W. Heath
Object Number:
1953.307e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cruets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 6 3/4 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless lead glass cruets blown in a mold with cylindrical neck tapered to pillar-molded (with notches in ribs) barrel-shaped body with sloping shoulders, flanged lip, hollow handle, and pontil mark; pillar-molded pressed glass stopper.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.294a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25382
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Finger bowls (2)
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 3 7/8 x 5 in. ( 9.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of amethyst mold-blown finger bowls; deep, slightly tapered spherical body.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair
Object Number:
1965.777ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
25381
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cruet with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 in. ( 22.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Blue lead glass cruet blown in a three-part mold with a colorless pressed glass stopper; cruet has flared and folded in rim, cylindrical neck, sloping shoulders, inset lip at waist and cylindrical body; stopper has faceted tear-shaped knop and ground plug.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clyde W. Heath
Object Number:
1953.307d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Caster
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 in. ( 20.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Blue lead glass caster blown in a three-part mold; concave cylindrical neck, sloping shoulders, concave body above inset lip at waist and cylindrical body below; white metal collar and domed cover with piercings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clyde W. Heath
Object Number:
1953.307b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25379
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter: Cologne bottle with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 18.7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass cologne bottle with flanged lip, short cylindrical neck, horizontal shoulder, cylindrical body decorated with fans and strawberry diamonds (meant to resemble cut glass), and sunburst on underside of base; pressed stopper with faceted ball finial.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.292ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Finger bowl
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 7.9 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass finger bowl with serpentine rim, allover hobnail pattern on sides, and pedestal foot with thumbprints on outer edge and hobnails on underside.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1080c
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25377
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter: Caster with shaker top
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass caster with pierced metal cap; baluster shape with diamond patterning around neck, etched floral pattern on lower sides, and sunburst on underside of base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.311
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 7 x 5 in. ( 17.8 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine non-lead blown glass pitcher; conical form (widest at base) with rolled-over rim pulled out to form spout; applied handle crimped and curled at end; push-up and pontil mark on base. Condition: Cracked
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.987
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
25375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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