Printing plates (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 in. × 10 3/8 in. × 1 in. (29.2 × 26.4 × 2.5 cm)
Description:
One of two relief printing plates for cardboard packaging of Leadbeater's Lubricating Liniment, both with metal printing surfaces applied to wooden backing; one plate (a) with flat printing areas for colored backgrounds, borders, and block lettering, and one plate (b) with linear detailing and full text.
Object Number:
Z.1899a
Marks:
relief: on obverse of plate "b": "L. L. L. / LEADBEATER'S / FOR MAN AND BEAST / LUBRICATING LINIMENT / . . . / FOR RHEUMATISM, / SPRAINS, BRUISES, / [etc.] / Prepared by / E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS / WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS / 101 TO 107 FAIRFAX ST. / ALEXANDRIA
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
32890
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 7/8 x 7 1/8 x 1 in. ( 42.9 x 18.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with parallel ridges covering entire printing surface; two rectangular indentations on edges of reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1892
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2553 / 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:
32809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/8 x 9 1/4 x 2 in. ( 35.9 x 23.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular laminated wooden printing block with stylized floral pattern carved in relief; metal spikes used for some outlining and details; two deep, rectangular indentations in reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1891
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2066 / Swiss"
carved: on reverse: "34"
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:
32807
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with short, parallel strips of metal of varying length embedded in surface, forming an irregular linear pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1890
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2413 / 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:
32805
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 19 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular laminated wooden printing block with evenly staggered arrangement of metal spikes embedded in printing surface; two indentations carved on reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1887
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2404 / 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:
32761
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing roller
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/2 x 5 in. ( 54.6 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden roller for textile printing; floral design outlined in metal applied to surface of wooden roller, with printed pattern visible on surface areas between and surrounding metal strips.
Object Number:
Z.1884
Marks:
relief (inverted): along one edge of printing surface: "The F. E. James Co. . . . 438"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
32724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing roller
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/2 x 5 in. ( 54.6 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden roller for textile printing; floral design outlined in metal applied to surface of wooden roller, with some spaces in design filled with pasteboard, felt, or similar material.
Object Number:
Z.1883
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
32723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 x 1 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 12.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with dense, all over pattern of metal spikes embedded in printing surface; indentations carved on two sides of block to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1886
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2412 / 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:
32722
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing roller
Classification:
Date:
1770-1820
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 x 4 in. ( 71.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden roller for textile printing; all over floral design with outlines carved in relief on outer surface.
Object Number:
Z.1882
Marks:
carved: on one end: "B18"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
32695
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 6 5/8 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 16.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block (probably for textiles) with pattern carved in relief; corner design with stylized flowers in scattered arrangement.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1881
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2563 / 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:
32694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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