Powder Horn: Abner Eley (R-131), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of Bacchus with a Wine Cask
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1890
Medium:
Brown and black ink and wash, watercolor, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 15/16 x 14 9/16 in. ( 27.8 x 37 cm )
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number:
1907.36.309
Marks:
inscriptions: signed left center: Rufus A. Grider of / Canajoharie/ N.Y. August 5/ 1890
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at middle left below horn in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider of / Canajoharie / N.Y. August 5. / 1890"; inscribed at lower right: "The ABNER ELEY.", followed by an extensive history of the horn; at lower left: "In 1769. Castle Island Fort then called Ft TRUMBALL..."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
16239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder Horn: Zebulun Dodge (R-130), with Vignettes of Both Sides of the W. Simmonds Tavern Sign, Lexington, Massachusetts
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1890
Medium:
Brown and black ink and wash, watercolor, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/8 x 14 7/16 in. ( 28.3 x 36.7 cm )
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number:
1907.36.308
Marks:
inscriptions: signed bottom center: Rufus A. Grider Augt. 1890
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower center below horn in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider Augt 1890."; inscribed at lower right: "The ZEBULUN DODGE.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at upper right beside vignettes: "TAVERN SIGN / near LEXINGTON Mass. / date 1810..."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
16238
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
An Assinneboine Robe (Facsimile
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: Catlin's reproduction of the markings on an Assiniboin buffalo skin robe; tassels along the center separate two images: a war scene with men smoking pipes, scalping enemies, and fighting with bows, axes and spears next to a line of buffalo; and a large pipe with buffalo mating, a warrior smoking a pipe and stylized sunbursts
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.199
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper center in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 199. / A Assinneboine Robe. (fac-simile)"
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16237
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
A Sioux Robe (Facsimile)
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: Catlin's reproduction of the markings on a Sioux warrior's buffalo skin robe; a single battle scene is portrayed on this robe studded with tassles: women and children stand to the side watching a horrific scene of men attacking a being attacked with rifles, spears, knives and bows and arrows while others scalp the fallen and hold scalps up in victory
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.198
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper center in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 198. / A Sioux Robe. (fac-simile)"
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16236
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
A Shyenne Robe (Facsimile) (Cheyenne)
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: Catlin's reproduction of the markings on a Cheyenne warrior's buffalo skin robe; several painted scenes decorate this robe: a village with a mounted chief and warriors with dogs; a rifle battle; two lines of warriors facing off with spears and bows; men in Euro-American clothes shooting rifles at fallen warriors with a line of Native warriors in retreat.
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.196
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper center in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 196. / A Shyenne Robe. (fac-simile)"
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16235
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
John Anderson (1733-1798)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1795
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and graphite on oval paper, laid on a second sheet, inlaid into a third
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 3.5 cm )
mat: 14 x 11 in. ( 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Portrait: Father of artist
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number:
1912.13
Marks:
inscriptions: Inscribed bottom right: John Anderson
Inscriptions:
Inscribed below oval in brown ink: "John Anderson"; verso inscribed vertically in graphite: "Father of Dr…[cut]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
16234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jane Anderson (Mrs. Edwin Lewis)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1840-45
Medium:
Pastel, watercolor, and graphite on blue paper inlaid into a larger sheet
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 5 in. ( 17.1 x 12.7 cm )
mat: 14 x 11 in. ( 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Portrait: Daughter of the artist
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number:
1912.12
Marks:
Inscribed: on reverse: "M / Jane Anderson / Mrs. Seores"
Inscriptions:
Verso inscribed along lower border in graphite: "Ms / Jane Anderson / Mrs Lewis"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
16233
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miss Anderson
Classification:
Date:
1799
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and graphite on paper inlaid into a larger sheet
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7 x 6 cm )
mat: 14 x 11 in. ( 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Portrait: Cousin of the artist, daughter of Dr. Anderson of St. Vincent
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number:
1912.16
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed bottom edge: By Dr. Anderson
Inscriptions:
Inscribed along lower border in graphite: "by Dr. Anderson"; verso inscribed along upper border in graphite" Cousin of Dr. A A. / daughter of Alexander / Anderson of St. Vincent"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1799
eMuseum Object ID:
16232
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Bridewell Prison, New York City
Classification:
Date:
before 1838?
Medium:
Black ink and wash on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/16 x 6 3/4 in. (11.3 x 17.1 cm)
mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number:
1910.40
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed, lower left: A. Anderson, del. Title, bottom center: Bridwell, New York
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left outside border in graphite: "A. Anderson del."; inscribed at center below border in graphite: "Bridewell New-York"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
16231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mrs. John Anderson (?-1798)?
Classification:
Date:
c. 1798
Medium:
Watercolor and black chalk on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
mat: 14 x 11 in. ( 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Object Number:
X.113
Marks:
inscriptions: none
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1798
eMuseum Object ID:
16230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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