Palette knife
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass or bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 2.2 x 16.5 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Ovoid, pointed, flat blade with raised handle with elongated tear-drop shaped terminus.
Object Number:
INV.8603
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letter set
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 9.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Set of ornate letters cut from cardboard, in rectangular cardboard box with the letter "R" outlined on top.
Object Number:
Z.155
Gallery Label:
It is likely that these letters were used by a sign maker.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39021
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Slant-front desk
Collections:
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Highlight:
Display this item in the highlights
Date:
1777-1794
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 3/4 x 27 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. ( 108.6 x 70.5 x 54.6 cm )
Description:
Mahogany slant-top desk with top opening in two parts to reveal a center section fitted for tools; working surface flanked on either side by three tiered drawers above three stacked drawers; below is a central drawer over three smaller drawers in line, all of which are flanked by a deep drawer on one side and a compartment with a door made to look identical to the drawer front on the other side; scalloped apron; square legs and stretchers; approximately 165 tools housed separately.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number:
1947.461
Gallery Label:
This desk and set of goldsmithing tools belonged to acclaimed miniaturist John Ramage (ca. 1748-1802), who was active in New York City between 1777 and 1794. The tools were used by the artist to create and decorate the delicate cases that frame his elegant portraits. The Historical Society's extensive collection of miniatures, comprising nearly 800 examples, includes thirteen portraits by Ramage.
Provenance:
Purchased by the donors from the Hobby House, Hollander Brothers, 103 West 43rd Street.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1794
eMuseum Object ID:
37803
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Block press
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 23.8 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with pattern of striped bands alternating with bands of stylized leaves carved in relief on obverse; reverse with rectangular indentation carved on one edge and three brass strips screw-mounted (so that they swivel) to three opposite edges.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7567
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2560 / Fr."
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33623
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Press mold fragment: floral pattern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 16.8 x 17.1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden printing block (probably for textiles) shaped for corner design, with curved side opposite right angle; floral motif carved in relief on obverse.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.6423
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33622
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Print block: leaf design
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 11 x 1 1/8 in. ( 19.7 x 27.9 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with two bands of stylized leaves carved in relief and two troughs of similar width on obverse; two indentations carved on reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7583
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to obverse: "2558 / Fr"
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33621
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Triangular shaped print block: floral
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 10 x 1 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 25.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with outlines of floral pattern carved in relief on obverse; three indentations carved on edges of reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7585
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2037 / Swiss"
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
33534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, metal, canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/2 x 22 x 2 3/8 in. ( 62.2 x 55.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Roughly rectangular laminated wooden printing block with outlines of floral pattern carved in relief and/or outlined in metal strips on printing surface; strip of canvas nailed to center of reverse to serve as handle.
Object Number:
Z.1925
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
33445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Letters in box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 9.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular cardboard box containing 2-inch high cardboard letters (L, E, A, D, B, &, S, O, N, P, and three fragments); "Leadbeater" handwritten in ink on label affixed to bottom of box.
Object Number:
Z.1942a-o
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on label affixed to bottom of box: "Leadbeater"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
33046
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 x 22 x 2 1/4 in. ( 63.5 x 55.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Roughly rectangular laminated wooden printing block with flat areas for first-run printing of a floral pattern; strip of canvas nailed to center of reverse to serve as handle.
Object Number:
Z.1902
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
32892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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