Miniature plate
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass miniature plate with letters of the alphabet impressed on rim; at center, representation of dish with mound of ice cream (in outline, with floral decoration along collar of dish), with "ICE CREAM" impressed below.
Object Number:
INV.9882a
Marks:
Impressed: letters of alphabet; "ICE CREAM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
25685
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sealed envelope with beans
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Paper, ink, beans
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 14.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Sealed paper envelope containing one or two beans; child's drawing of stamp in upper right corner; child's inscription at center.
Object Number:
INV.11530
Marks:
written: in black ink: "[?]SeRt/ Beans 25 1881./ Blans"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23789
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's first writing
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Paper, ink
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Small paper envelope with printed image of man and woman shouting at running figure on flap; handwritten inscription on other side.
Object Number:
INV.11529
Marks:
written: in black ink: "HA[?]C first writing/ 4 years old"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23788
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate
Classification:
Date:
1804-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 20 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate with molded brim with two blue bands and serpentine rim; at center, a series of black transfer-printed images forming a rebus puzzle.
Object Number:
INV.9969
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "25"; "LES"
printed: on reverse: "Les grands mangent/les petits."
marked: "1/2 PORCELAINE/DE CHOISY" in oval frame with "H & B" at center
Gallery Label:
Label affixed to bottom.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
22207
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Pearlware plate with two bands of purple luster and black transfer-printed image of three children at play at center; inscription appears below image.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9965
Marks:
printed: below central image: "AMUSEMENT"
Nadelman collection sticker: "706 / Eng"
Gallery Label:
Label affixed to reverse reads, "706/Eng" ("Eng" inscribed over "Amer"). This plate may be part of the Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
20398
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5 in. ( 1.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware child's plate decorated with black transfer-printed image of two men making horseshoes surrounded by a shell and foliate rim pattern in relief; inscription surrounds central image.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9990
Marks:
printed: above and below image: "DR. FRANKLIN'S MAXIMS/He that hath a trade hath an estate. At the working man's house hunger looks in but dares not enter/Industry pays debts while despair increaseth them."
Nadelman collection sticker: "690 / Eng"
Gallery Label:
Label affixed to reverse reads, "690/Eng". This plate may be part of the Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
20396
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( 0.3 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron plate with rolled rim and letters of the alphabet stamped on brim; at center, stamped portrait bust of Louis Kossuth surrounded by inscription.
Object Number:
INV.9730
Marks:
stamped: on obverse: "KOSSUTH GOVERNOR OF HUNGARY AND GUEST OF AMERICA, THE FRIEND AND ADVOCATE OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM"
Gallery Label:
Louis Kossuth (1802-1894), leader of the unsuccessful Hungarian revolution of 1848, toured the U.S. in 1851-52 seeking support for Hungarian independence.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
20347
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate
Classification:
Date:
1804-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 20 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate with molded brim with two blue bands and serpentine rim; at center, a series of black transfer-printed images forming a rebus puzzle.
Object Number:
INV.9970
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "27"; "C'"; "T"; "Q'"
printed: on reverse: "La folie et la sagesse se hennent/quelque fois la main"
printed: "1/2 PORCELAINE DE CHOISY-LE-ROI" printed in circular (belt) frame with "H. B" at center
Gallery Label:
Label affixed to bottom.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
20346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hand held black board slate
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Slate, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 26 x 18.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular slate with wooden border with rounded corners.
Object Number:
INV.7612
Marks:
scratched: in slate: "Eliza Bogert/born 1859/died 1941"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13678
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rattle
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. ( 14 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Drum-shaped rattle made of sheet iron, with American eagle and inscription "FOR A GOOD CHILD" in relief on either face and alphabet in relief on sides.
Object Number:
INV.1455
Marks:
in relief: on either face: "FOR A GOOD CHILD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
13433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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