Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1840
Medium: 
Wood, cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 x 19 1/4 x 15 3/8 in. ( 30.5 x 48.9 x 39.1 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid wooden bandbox and lid, with cardboard lap joints (edge of lid) stitched to wooden surface; bandbox covered with blue paper printed with repeated scenes of Castle Garden in front of harbor, with American flag flying in background, with people strolling among strips of lawn and flowers, with several tall trees, in foreground in brown, green, yellow, and white; lid printed with scene of stone house and church surrounded by wreath of daisy-like flowers, in brown, green, and white on blue ground; edge of lid printed with geometric sawtooth pattern in pink, white, and green; parts of box and lid reinforced with pieces of wood and cardboard.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1627ab
Marks: 
printed: on side of bandbox: "CASTLE GARDEN"
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: 
28332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1835-1836
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 13 1/2 x 22 1/4 x 19 in. ( 34.3 x 56.5 x 48.3 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid cardboard bandbox and lid covered in blue paper printed with three different scenes on each side and lid in brown, green, and white; on one side, scene of column of figures in colonial dress carrying various implements and pulling hand pumper in foreground, with houses in background, one with smoke billowing out of roof; on other side, line of horse-drawn coaches with drivers and passengers in foreground, with houses (possibly inns) and trees in background; on lid, Castle Garden depicted in background with American flag flying, with trees, lawn, and narrow road in foreground; edge of lid covered with paper printed with geometric pattern in brown on white ground.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1623ab
Marks: 
printed: on lid, above building: "CASTLE GARDEN" printed: on side of bandbox, on hand pumper: "13"
Inscriptions: 

circular adhesive label: attached to underside of lid: inscribed in black ink: "2733 / Amer".

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: 
1836
eMuseum Object ID: 
28295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1847-1850
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 7/8 x 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. ( 25.1 x 39.4 x 29.8 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid cardboard bandbox and lid covered with paper printed on each side and lid with historical scene of camp with several rows of tents and row of marching soldiers in background, with large mounted figure of General Zachary Taylor and smaller figures in foreground, in desert landscape, in brown and white, on blue ground; printed inscription at top of box; edge of lid covered in paper printed with geometric pattern of abstract patterns in several shades of blue, on white ground; lap joints secured by stitching; paper maker's label pasted to inside of lid.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1625ab
Marks: 
printed: on box, near top: "OLD ROUGH AND READY. GEN..L - TAYLOR OLD ROUGH AND READY. GEN..L TAYLOR" printed: on maker's paper label affixed to inside of lid: "N. G. HINCKLEY./No. 277 North Main-St.,/HARTFORD, CONN./Manufacturer of/Hat, Cap, Muff and Ban
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: 
28210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1840
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 11 in. ( 26 x 39.4 x 27.9 cm )
Description: 
Oval cardboard bandbox and lid covered in blue paper block printed with scene of the Capitol building in Washington D.C., also with lawn extending to bottom and flanked by several rows of trees, with several figures riding horses or walking, in white, green, and brown; edge of lid printed with geometric pattern in brown and white.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1626ab
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: 
28206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1830
Medium: 
Pasteboard, wallpaper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 x 15 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. ( 27.9 x 38.7 x 29.8 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid cardboard bandbox and lid, sides of box covered with paper printed with pattern of parrots perched on branches in various poses, with palm trees and bunches of growing flowers in the background, in brown, green, and white, on blue ground; lid covered with paper printed with tropical scene of seated woman in shepherdess' costume, with crook, next to ram, under fruit tree, in green, brown, and white on blue ground; edge of lid covered in paper printed with geometric pattern consisting of repeating loops and circles in brown on white ground; lap joints secured with stitching.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1620ab
Marks: 
circular adhesive label: attached to underside of lid: inscribed in black ink: "2485 / Amer". graphite inscription on underside of lid: "Mrs. F.C. Sheal [?]"
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: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
28204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1850
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 3/4 x 13 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 34.6 x 26.7 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid cardboard bandbox and lid covered in light blue paper printed with scenes from lower Manhattan in the background, such as the spire of Trinity Church, the harbor, and City Hall, with elaborate cut-out arches and blue flowers in the foreground, in brown, gray, and blue; edge of lid covered in paper printed with leaf motifs and circles, in brown, green, pink, and yellow on white ground; lap joints secured with stitching and covered with textile strip, pasted on; twine handle at side, threaded through holes.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1624ab
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: 
28176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Hatbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1850
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 x 13 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 33.7 x 27.3 cm )
Description: 
Cardboard hatbox in the shape of a high hat with curving brim facing up, covered in paper printed with bunches of flowers (hand-painted) and geometric patterns traced in tiny dots across box, in green, yellow, and brown on off-white ground; edge of lid covered with paper printed with geometric pattern consisting of abstract forms traced in brown; edge of lid and inside of lid covered with printed paper with text from the Bible, paper label pasted to top of lid; lap joints secured with stitching.
Object Number: 
X.202bc
Marks: 
printed: on paper label pasted to lid: "FROM/GARDEN & BROWN'S/CHEAP/WHOLESALE & RETAIL/HAT & CAP/WAREHOUSE,/No. 196 MARKET STREET,/Second door below Sixth,/PHILADELPHIA."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
28173
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1840
Medium: 
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 6 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 16.2 cm )
Description: 
Cylindrical cardboard bandbox and lid covered in paper (possibly pink) printed with geometric patterns consisting of overlapping tiles contained within diamonds leaning towards one another to form peaks, with abstracted gingerbread trim, in black and green; edge of lid covered in paper printed with geometric pattern consisting of straight lines arranged in patterns in black.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1615ab
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: 
28169
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Box

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1830
Medium: 
Wood, paper, metal, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 29.8 x 16.5 cm )
Description: 
Rectangular wooden box and lid (attached with two woven hinges) covered in paper, lid covered with paper lithographed with scene of woman filling urn at fountain and French soldier sitting on edge of fountain holding rifle with dog at his feet, in black, blue, red, and yellow; scene overlaid with second layer of paper pasted onto lid, lithographed with decorative border of grape vine in black, with center oval cut out to frame scene at fountain; edge of lid and sides of box covered in paper block printed with geometric pattern consisting of vertical panels filled with leaf and other motifs in blue and white; inside covered with plain paper; staples used to reinforce construction.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. Robert W. G. Vail
Object Number: 
1944.231ab
Gallery Label: 
According to accession records, this box belonged to Luther Vail, great-grandfather of the donor. Mr. Vail lived in Middletown and then moved to Romulus, New York.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
28131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bandbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1855-1860
Medium: 
Wood (probably spruce), paper, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 15 x 17 1/4 x 13 in. ( 38.1 x 43.8 x 33 cm )
Description: 
Ovoid nailed wooden bandbox and lid covered in paper printed with geometric pattern consisting of repeating pattern of three-petaled flower surrounded by green area placed at regular intervals on tan (probably discolored) ground among pattern of floral sprigs in darker brown; inside of box and lid covered with newspaper, with maker's label attached to inside of lid; box constructed using spruce shavings nailed together.
Object Number: 
INV.8534ab
Marks: 
printed: on maker's label attached to inside of lid: "WARRANTED NAILED/BAND BOXES,/MANUFACTURED BY/HANNAH DAVIS,/East Jaffrey, N. H." printed: on newspaper covering inside of lid: headings including "THE ADVOCATE./CLAREMONT, NOV. 27, 1855./[illeg.] Soil,
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
28130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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